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This is Trailblazing Entrepreneurs, a new podcast series from Salesforce AppExchange. Join Sandra Peignaux - Director, ISV at Salesforce - as she celebrates world-class entrepreneurs and founders, diving into their journeys and lessons learned along the way. Buckle up and get ready to learn about strategy and practical tactics to build successful businesses and achieve growth even faster. 

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    • Dec 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    How to build a successful product

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 28:37


    In this episode, we spoke to Matt Fairhurst, CEO & Founder of Skedulo, about his experience of designing and launching a successful product. He shares tips on gaining investment, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people at the right time along your journey, and why everyone needs an anchored value system to return to when times get tough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Venture Capitalist Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 29:49


    In this episode, Nowi Kallen, Principal of Salesforce Ventures, breaks down the process of investing in startups, from what constitutes the perfect pitch, to the key criteria VCs are looking for, and how to persevere in order to drive success. Nowi shares what the strongest startups have in common, and the one question he wishes all founders would ask. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Trick to Building A Successful Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 26:44 Transcription Available


    In this episode, we spoke to Raphael (Rafi) Epstein, Founder & CEO of StrataVAR, about the importance of building a team based on trust, and how to empower employees through accountability. Rafi shares his experience of sourcing talent, addressing cultural differences, and why dedication and hard work is the key driver of success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Building Your Personal Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 31:12


    In this episode, we spoke to Tiffanie Stanard, Founder & CEO of Stimulus (as well as TV & radio host, producer and technology influencer) about how she built her personal brand alongside growing her business. She shares why it is important to showcase your passions and authentic self, and how establishing strong relationships can accelerate your entrepreneurial journey.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Authenticity Factor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 31:41


    In this episode, Chris Hall - Founder and Chairman of Bynder - shares why authenticity is a superpower, and how wearing your heart on your sleeve can lead to entrepreneurial success. From taking major risks, to sharing big wins with others, Chris discusses how commitment to a startup, and belief in its potential, can accelerate growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Creating Connections That Count

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 24:17


    In this episode, we spoke to Julie Trell, Country Lead, Australia at SheEO, about the career she has carved out as a ‘Human API’ - helping to connect founders, programs and ecosystems. Julie discusses dismantling broken systems and structures, why being adaptable is the key to survival, and the importance of investing in companies that are trying to change the world through a different lens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    From Entrepreneur to Venture Capitalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 25:05


    In this episode, Pascal Petit, CEO of Thynk Cloud, shares insights from his experience of running a successful company and working for a tech Venture Capital (VC). Find out about the investor perspective - what they are really looking for in a startup, how to stand out from the crowd, and why the support of VCs extends far beyond monetary investment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fail Fast, Succeed Faster

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 26:17


    In this episode, we chat with Doron Sitbon, Founder and CEO at Dot Compliance, about why failure is a key part of the journey to entrepreneurial success. He talks about why every founder needs a support network, how experimentation is the key to great ideas, and developing the grit and resilience to fail fast and learn quick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    From Startup to Scale Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 27:02


    In this episode, we speak to Hiroki Takeuchi, Founder and CEO of GoCardless, about how he scaled his business - fast! The young entrepreneur shares his experience of dealing with imposter syndrome, sourcing talent in the tech ecosystem, and how changing the trajectory of his business helped accelerate growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Key to Founding and Growing a Successful Software Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 26:42


    In this episode, we chat to award-winning entrepreneur David Schmaier, former founder and CEO of Vlocity, and recently appointed CEO of Salesforce Industries. He shares his top tips for achieving growth, why risk-taking is an important part of business growth, and maintaining purpose and vision in times of change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trailer - Season two

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 1:11


    We're back with season two of Trailblazing Entrepreneurs! Get ready for more inspirational conversations with world-class entrepreneurs from around the globe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Importance of Lifelong Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 24:37


    In this episode, award-winning entrepreneur Jaswinder Chadha (Jassi), President and CEO of Axtria, shares why lifelong learning is the key to entrepreneurial success. Listen to how Jassi turned his passion for maths and data analytics into business and how investing in personal and professional development helps him to keep ahead of the curve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Art of Fundraising

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 23:01


    In this episode, serial entrepreneur and investor Max-Michael Mayer, CEO, ISV App shares his top tips for finding investors (that are the right fit for you) and other steps SaaS startups can take to raise funds and achieve growth. He also reveals the key factors he looks for in an investment opportunity and the essential components of a successful exit strategy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Value of Mentorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 28:28


    In this episode, we chat with UK Tech Entrepreneur of the Year, Victoria Peppiat, CCO, and Co-Founder of Phrasee. She shares the importance of soft skills and the advantage of having a mentor early on in your entrepreneurial journey. Join this engaging conversation as we discuss how to best champion female entrepreneurs and ways to combat bias while raising capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Scaling Your Business Internationally

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 29:28


    In this episode, Timo Olkalla, Founder and CCO of Flowhaven talks about the strategy behind international expansions and conquering new markets. He also shares tips on finding the right Venture Capitalists (VCs) and the importance of aligning them with your goals to achieve accelerated growth.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Idea to Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 28:41


    How do you go from idea to entrepreneur? In our first episode, Dominic Dinardo, CEO and Co-founder of Aforza, talks about his entrepreneurial journey of starting an industry cloud company in 2019. Learn more about ways to validate ideas, the concept of pattern matching, and skills that make entrepreneurs successful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 0:47


    Welcome to "Trailblazing Entrepreneurs" from Salesforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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