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Is the new age of AI agents about to kill niche B2B SaaS businesses? Many first-time founders worry that tools like ChatGPT or custom AI builders will make off-the-shelf SaaS products obsolete, but it could simply herald a new evolution of SaaS.In this episode, Yaniv is joined by Rob Walling, serial founder, investor, and author of The SaaS Playbook, to break down why B2B SaaS still outperforms other business models and how founders can build defensible products – even in an AI-driven world.They explore the fundamentals of recurring revenue, why vertical SaaS wins over horizontal competitors, and the real opportunities AI creates for startup builders.In this episode, you will:Understand why recurring revenue outperforms one-off sales for stability and growth.Learn how vertical and orthogonal SaaS niches beat large horizontal players.Discover the importance of high margins and why bootstrapping B2B SaaS is often possible.Evaluate how net revenue retention and negative churn can exponentially increase enterprise value.Apply Rob's 2-20-200 framework to validate and launch your own SaaS idea.Explore how to use AI as a feature or an enabler rather than seeing it as a threat.Gain insights on positioning, pricing, and finding your ideal customer profile in crowded markets.Learn more about Rob Walling and his work here: https://robwalling.com The Pact Honor the Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:Follow, rate, and review us in your listening appSubscribe to the TSP Mailing List to gain access to exclusive newsletter-only content and early access to information on upcoming episodes: https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Secure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/ Follow us here on YouTube for full-video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjm1MTdjysRRV07fSf0yGg Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media followingKey linksGet your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A The Startup Podcast website: https://www.tsp.show/episodes/Learn more about Chris and YanivWork 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/ Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/ Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/Producer: Justin McArthur https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthurIntro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang https://web-strategist.com/
Michael Nov, Co-Founder and CEO of Prime Security, reveals how ignoring the design stage creates costly security gaps later. He shares hard-won lessons from building at OwnBackup and launching a startup during crisis. Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-nov Prime Security: https://www.primesec.ai Jon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan Sasha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich YSecurity: https://www.ysecurity.io
Grant Chapman is no stranger to failure, and that's exactly what makes his story compelling. As the CEO and co-founder of Glassboard, Grant opens up about his long, messy path to building a successful business, including multiple startups that didn't pan out and lessons learned the hard way. From founder-led sales to finally building a team that can sell without him, this episode dives into what it takes to stay in the game long enough to win. If you've ever felt like you're one mistake away from closing shop, Grant's unfiltered honesty will feel like a lifeline.
When should you really talk to a lawyer? In this episode, we speak with Jeff Holman, founder of Intellectual Strategies, a fractional legal team built to give startups affordable, strategic legal guidance—without the bill shock.
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In Part 2 of our conversation with Nick Khonyasser, founder of Vently, we go deeper into the startup mindset and what it really takes to build wealth by launching your own business. This episode also features Akhil Gutta, the face of Vently, who brings a creator's perspective to the table.We dive into:Startup secrets that don't get talked aboutHow to position your brand for growth and wealthWhat every creator should know to succeed in today's attention economyHow Akhil built a personal brand while being part of a startupThe power of storytelling, consistency, and communityWhether you're a founder, creator, or someone with a big idea, this episode is packed with real-world tips to help you turn your hustle into long-term wealth.
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Mary and Tim break down the three essential asks every nonprofit leader needs to master—Time, Money, and Resources. Drawing from their own experiences and real-world examples, Mary and Tim share practical strategies to help you confidently approach donors, volunteers, and partners to meet your nonprofit's needs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your impact, this episode will equip you with the tools to make your asks effectively and maximize opportunities for your mission. We'll discuss: Time: Why asking for volunteers' time is often the hardest—and most valuable—ask. Money: The importance of clarity in financial needs and how to confidently make the financial ask. Resources: Leveraging connections and partnerships to secure the resources your organization needs. Being Prepared: The value of having a clear vision, mission, and specific needs to share when opportunities arise. Practical Tips: How to build relationships, communicate your needs, and be ready for the right moment to make the ask. To download the free checklist and see our other resources, visit our website. To visit and join the Start & Grow Your Nonprofit private Facebook group, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/startandgrowyournonprofit. Have a question for our coaches? Visit our podcast page. For more information about Nonprofit Academy, visit http://startandgrowyournonprofit.com/. To contact Tim, email tim@startandgrowyournonprofit.com. To contact Mary, email mary@startandgrowyournonprofit.com.
Navigating startup taxes can be challenging, but this comprehensive guide simplifies the process. Learn how to handle 1099 filings, leverage R&D tax credits for significant savings, and strategically use tax extensions to reduce stress. Discover practical tips for managing financial books, avoiding common tax pitfalls like Delaware franchise tax panic, and handling remote employee tax implications. Whether you're pre-revenue or scaling quickly, this article provides actionable insights to help startups stay compliant, optimize financial resources, and focus on growth.Links:Book: The Fundraising RulesInterplay: LinkedIn, Twitter, WebsiteMPD: LinkedIn, TwitterKate Kelly: LinkedInChelsea Capital: LinkedIn, Website
These simple cybersecurity resolutions can help keep your startup protected from most malicious hackers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of my Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will share with you "7 freight broker tips" that are critical for every freight broker and freight agent startup. Enjoy! Download the FREE Cheat Sheet Here!: www.FreightBrokerBootCamp.com/StartUpTips Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:34] Tip #1 - Find Your Niche [02:13] Tip #2 - Keep Your Expenses Down [03:10] Tip #3 - Start Building Your Online Presence [04:56] Tip #4 - Focus on HVA Vs. LVA [06:21] Tip #5 - Focus on Relationships Over Transactions [07:25] Tip #6 - Leverage Your Existing Connections [09:21] Tip #7 - Find A Mentor [10:55] Download the FREE Cheat Sheet Here!: www.FreightBrokerBootCamp.com/StartUpTips [11:18] Get Your Freight Broker Training NOW! - www.FreightBrokerBootCamp.com ---------------------------------- If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE / REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to ensure you never miss an episode. Connect w/ Dennis & Learn More! Connect with me on LinkedIn Learn to Become A Freight Broker/Agent in 30 Days or Less! Watch Freight Broker Training Videos FREE
Pod-fessions of a founder's pup, Vergola, while taking a walk with mom, a startup founder and content entpreneur. Because who could talk our life better than our own pups? [#StopWhining audio toolkit]
On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we engage in a compelling conversation with Adam Frankl, a seasoned expert in the tech startup world. With over two decades of experience, Adam shares his insights on the current state of tech startups, particularly in light of the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). In our conversation with Adam, we delve into actionable advice and thorough explanations to guide aspiring entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts, so stay tuned to learn more about the current state of startups. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go. Adam Frankl on The Current Startup Landscape Adam Frankl begins by highlighting the paradox of the startup environment in 2024. On one hand, launching a tech startup has never been easier due to the availability of advanced tools and resources. Entrepreneurs now have access to productivity tools, social media for distribution, and the ability to build audiences quickly. This democratization of technology allows startups to reach potential customers and create impactful products more efficiently than ever before. However, this ease of entry has led to intense competition. The number of startups has surged, making the market more crowded. Founders must navigate not only the challenges of building their products but also the pressures of macroeconomic trends, such as fluctuating valuations and the uncertain IPO landscape. Adam Frankl on Transformative Impact of AI They then move into the topic of the transformative impact of AI on startups. Adam observes that every startup he has worked with in the past year has integrated AI into their operations, not just in product development but across all aspects of the business. This integration allows startups to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and innovate at an unprecedented pace. He emphasizes that the speed at which startups can achieve traction today is remarkable. For instance, he shares a story about a relatively new startup that has already generated revenue and is on track to become a billion-dollar company, all within a year of its founding. This rapid growth is largely attributed to the use of AI in various functions, from coding to marketing. Focusing on Problems, Not Products A key insight from Adam is the importance of focusing on the problem rather than the product. He argues that successful founders prioritize understanding the pain points of their target audience. By concentrating on the problem, startups can create solutions that resonate deeply with potential customers. This approach aligns with the principles of the lean startup movement, which advocates for validating problems before developing products. Adam explains that when founders articulate the problem they aim to solve, they attract the attention of those who experience that problem. This creates a community of potential customers eager to engage with the startup, even before a product is fully developed. He stresses that the first product may not be perfect, but if it addresses a significant pain point, customers will be willing to invest in it. To hear more about Adam Frankl's thoughts on the current landscape of startups, download and listen to this episode. Bio Adam Frankl is the author of "The Developer Facing Startup," a guide dedicated to helping developers navigate the complexities of launching and scaling their own tech startups. With over a decade of experience in software engineering and entrepreneurship, Frankl combines his deep technical expertise with a passion for innovation. He has successfully co-founded multiple startups and understands the unique challenges faced by developer-entrepreneurs. His book distills practical advice, actionable strategies, and real-world insights to empower developers in their journey from coding to company ...
In this episode of Feel the Boot, host Lance Cottrell delves into the concept of 'secret sauce' for startups. Learn why identifying and protecting your unique differentiator is crucial for attracting investors and maintaining a competitive edge. Cottrell shares insights on developing a valuable and defensible secret sauce, using trade secrets and patents, and the importance of articulating it effectively in your pitch deck. This video is a must-watch for early-stage founders seeking to innovate and secure their business's future. Blog https://ftb.bz/109BVideo https://ftb.bz/109VNewsletter https://ftb.bz/joinAdvising https://ftb.bz/advising
In this episode of "Only Business," we explore ten pivotal questions every entrepreneur must be prepared to answer to build a thriving business. From identifying the core problem your product solves to defining your target market and crafting a unique value proposition, we delve into the foundational elements that set successful businesses apart. Discover the keys to crafting an effective revenue model, developing a go-to-market strategy, and understanding your competition. We also cover essential metrics for measuring success, the importance of a clear business model, and the vision that drives your enterprise forward. Finally, we discuss anticipating and mitigating major risks. Tune in for actionable insights and thought-provoking advice that will inspire and guide you on your entrepreneurial journey.
Consumer startups have taken a hit when it comes to venture funding. But according to Eurie Kim, partner at Forerunner Ventures and founding member of All Raise, consumer is where it's at.The investor joined Mary Ann Azevedo on Equity to talk through the intricacies of the space. She pointed out that last year, just 7% of seed capital went to consumer startups. Yet, research shows that consumer company performance has outpaced enterprise, Kim contends. Forerunner itself has backed the likes of Oura, Chime and Prose, among others. Kim also talked about the advantages of being dedicated investors in a space that has seen a number of tourist VCs drift in and out. In addition to discussing the state of consumer investing and what consumer investors are looking for, the venture capitalist shared her thoughts on the investment landscape as a whole, what's up with IPOs and why every startup should have AI in their pitch deck.Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts.You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes over at Simplecast. Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.
Growth is the biggest challenge for any startup, no matter what stage it may be at. And in today's world, where customers are surrounded by brands vying for their attention, growth is even more challenging. So what can businesses do to effectively attract, acquire and retain customers? In today's episode, I'll be discussing five of the most impactful growth hacking techniques that startups can leverage to achieve rapid and sustainable growth. So whether you are a founder, a marketer, or just curious about the world of startups, buckle up for some top strategies to accelerate growth!SHOW NOTES: https://themichellefernandez.com/podcast/267FREE LIVE TRAINING: How To Get More Customers & Revenue In A Predictable Way (without throwing money away on ads!)Connect with me on InstagramConnect with me on FacebookVisit my website
Unlocking the Power of AI in Entrepreneurship (Recorded Live on Clubhouse September 15, 2023) In this episode, we explore how entrepreneurs can leverage AI resources like Otter.ai, Jasper.ai, and Personal.ai to streamline their operations, enhance productivity, and boost their bottom line. Discover the practical applications of these tools for meeting notes, content creation, customer relations, and PR, and learn how they can give entrepreneurs a competitive edge in today's fast-paced business landscape. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg Guest: Nicole Donnelly
We talk about DHH's post on 'unreasonable urgency', how startups continually need to inject risk, and how that pace setting can come from folks other than the founder. — We mentioned: - DHH article (https://world.hey.com/dhh/don-t-lose-your-unreasonable-sense-of-urgency-b381699c) — ⚡️ This episode is brought to you by Earlywork Academy. Applications are open for their next tech sales cohort → https://bit.ly/3KwIiBZ — Connect with Us: Michael Momsen (linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen) Kai Lovel (linkedin.com/in/kailovel)
This week's guest is Adrian Parlow. Adrian is a lawyer turned startup operator, with experience as a corporate attorney, general counsel, and now product designer and growth hacker. He and his team at Capitalize are rethinking fundraising from the ground up, modernizing and simplifying the product experience for founders and venture investors. You can connect with Adrian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianparlow/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uncharted1/support
Miguel Fernandez is the founder of Capchase, a fintech platform that provides financing for software-as-a-service ("SaaS") companies. Miguel shares some of the biggest mistakes he made as a startup founder, and how those lessons helped Capchase raise almost $1 billion in financing. He also shares how growing up in Spain influenced his views on risk aversion, and who he is supporting in this World Cup.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendras books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendras books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendras books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendras books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendras books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed:The business of venture capitalThe philosophy of building meaningful companiesThe importance of putting the right Board in place; andThe importance of building resilience as a founder.To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendra's books here on Amazon:The Business of Venture CapitalThe Resilient FounderStartup BoardsTo my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Don't keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn. Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendra's books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Don't keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn. Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendra's books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Don't keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn. Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendras books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendras books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendras books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendras books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendras books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendras books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendras books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendras books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.Join me next Friday for another episode.
Investor Shares What Every Startup Founder Should Know About Structuring a Successful Board with Mahendra Ramsinghani S5 Ep.9Mahendra Ramsinghani is the author of two books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder and co-author of Startup Boards with Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. He is also the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in San Francisco and led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs.In this episode, we discussed: The business of venture capital The philosophy of building meaningful companies The importance of putting the right Board in place; and The importance of building resilience as a founder. To learn more about the business or venture capital, resilient founders, and startup boards, you can find Mahendras books here on Amazon: The Business of Venture Capital The Resilient Founder Startup Boards To my listeners, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Dont keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with others. Click here to review: Podkite link:https://kite.link/where-E2-80-99s-the-funding-3FSubscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn.Join me next Friday for another episode.
In this episode, John Majeski, CEO of Portola Valley Partners talks about how a strong culture is essential to breaking down silos in early-stage companies. This enables engineering, product management, and sales to work collaboratively, which in turn fast-tracks company growth. John Majeski bio: John has a history of being a founder and large IT company exec. He has been a partner in companies that have successfully exited to larger companies. He has worked as an executive with companies like HP, Dell, and Lenovo and helped scale business units organically and through M&A. He is now the CEO of Portola Valley Partners located in Silicon Valley.
Episode 108: Gary Ditsch is on a mission to help others live happier and healthier lives. He utilizes technology, data analysis, entrepreneurship, and education as his tools to empower those around him to make behavioral changes and meet their personal goals. Gary is currently the Director of Product at VividCharts, which is a Lexington-based company that makes reporting and data visualization with ServiceNow data much easier for their customers. When not building products or teaching others how to program, you will likely find him out on a run training for an upcoming race. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: • Gary Ditsch on Linkedin • Vivid Charts website Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message
FinTech is both an undeniable tech movement, as well as, an ambiguous buzzword that founders can use for caché. So what is it and how can startups truly utilize tools from the FinTech world to give their own companies superpowers. Our guest today, Joe Keeley, is the Co-Founder and CEO of JustiFi, a platform that allows Vertical SaaS companies to add sophisticated FinTech to their service offerings and how that can save companies in processing fees and give customers more flexibility in payments. We also discuss how startups should think about choosing third-party service providers when entering the embedded fintech arena and why it may not be the smartest choice to build your own in-house payments team from scratch. They recently announced a Seed+ round led by our good friends at Crosslink Capital aligned with existing investors Rally Ventures and Emergence Capital.About Joe Keeley:Joe is the CEO and Co-founder of JustiFi Technologies, a venture-backed fintech business providing payments and fintech infrastructure and strategy for vertical SaaS platforms.Prior to JustiFi, Joe founded and grew College Nannies, Sitters & Tutors (CNST), the nation’s largest in-home childcare and tutoring company. He led CNST to over 200 franchises in the USA and United Kingdom (a milestone less than 5% of franchisors achieve) and over 13,000 employees. In 2016, College Nannies, Sitters & Tutors was acquired by Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE: BFAM), the largest corporate-sponsored childcare operator globally.He has been named the prestigious Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of The Year”, the “Global Student Entrepreneur of the Year”, “Top 25 under 25 to Watch” by Business Week Magazine, “20 under 30 Who Will Change the World” by Citizen Culture magazine, one of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s “Young Entrepreneurs” and “40 under 40”, Glass Door’s Top 100 Companies to Work For, Minnesota Business 100 Best Companies to Work For, and Entrepreneur Magazine's top 100 Franchise concepts many years running.A word from our sponsor:At Ripple, we manage all of our fund expenses and employee credit cards using Jeeves.The team at Jeeves helped get me and my team setup with physical and virtual credit cards in days. I was able to allow my teammates to expense items in multiple currencies allowing them to pay for anything, anywhere at any time. We weren’t asked for any personal guarantees or to pay any setup or monthly SaaS fees.Not only does Jeeves save us time, but they also give us up to 3% cash back on our purchases including expenses like Google, Facebook or AWS every month. The best part is Jeeves puts up the cash, and you settle up once every 30 days in any currency you want, unlike some other corporate card companies that make you pre-pay every month.Jeeves also recently launched its Jeeves Growth and Working Capital initiative for startups and fast-growing companies to enable more financial freedom for every entrepreneur. The best thing of all is that Jeeves is live in 24 countries including Canada, the US and many other countries around the world. Jeeves truly offers the best all-in-one expense management corporate card program for all startups especially the ones at Ripple and we at Tank Talks could not be more excited to officially partner with them.Listeners of Tank Talks can get set up with a demo of Jeeves today and take advantage of our Tank Talks special with a $700 sign-on bonus and skip the waitlist that already has thousands of companies by visiting tryjeeves.com/tanktalks - Use Referral Code - TankTalks to get setup today!In this episode we discuss:02:42 Joe journey to creating CNST04:19 How Joe embraced technology as a solution for childcare and tutoring05:42 Why Joe’s first company was bootstrapped07:51 Why Joe and his co-founders decided to launch JustiFi11:21 Solving the processing fee problems for small business13:06 The history of FinTech and embedded FinTech16:05 How smaller businesses can benefit from embedded FinTech18:53 Why startups benefit from outsourcing FinTech tools21:02 How businesses should choose an embedded FinTech partner23:45 Choosing a generalist vs specialist service partner26:40 Why being the best at what you do is the most important thing as a startup28:32 Why Vertical SaaS is JustiFi’s current target market31:48 What lowering fees has meant to JustiFi’s customers34:12 How bigger is JustiFi’s Total Addressable Market35:58 Plans for JustiFi’s recent fundraiseFast FavoritesPodcastThe BBC MinuteNewsletter/BlogMorning BrewTech GadgetSonosNew TrendBack to officeBookThe Giving TreeLife LessonWork Hard and Be NiceFollow Matt Cohen and Tank Talks here!Podcast production support provided by Agentbee.Agency This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com
Today's episode is with Kaitlyn Knopp, founder and CEO of Pequity, which automates HR workflows to make compensation more equitable and scalable. Prior to starting Pequity, Kaitlyn built compensation programs and teams at companies like Instacart, Cruise, and Google — bringing a deep well of experience to this often complicated topic. We start our conversation with her advice on the traps founders need to avoid when they're making their first hires. She sketches out a lightweight framework of how to think about comp at this early stage, from broad levels to an initial comp philosophy. We then get into the pros and cons of negotiating offers, as well as creative approaches you can bring to other aspects of comp outside of salary, such as the exercise window. Kaitlyn also shares tons of tips around how to communicate the value of equity, especially with candidates who've never worked at a startup before. In the back half of our conversation, we dig into the comp challenges that come up as a company starts to grow quickly. Kaitlyn shares advice on retaining existing employees through techniques like equity refreshes. We also get into the psychology of bonuses, as well as how to navigate inflation and salary adjustments. Kaitlyn shares her take on the recent trend of offering very individualized packages, and she ends on the importance of helping employees to fully understand their comp, and not shying away from topics like dilution and tax considerations. You can follow Kaitlyn on Twitter at @KaitlynKnopp. You can email us questions directly at review@firstround.com or follow us on Twitter @firstround and @brettberson. For more information on Cocoon, visit http://meetcocoon.com/
On this episode, we talk to David Sacks of Craft Ventures, on what every startup leader needs to know in the current business landscape. If you didn't know, I recently talked with David Sacks about a variety of topics, including business, current affairs, and how the two are interconnected. Even when we don't always see it. If you want to check that out, go to Follow Your Different episode 267. This episode is a certain portion of that, which I thought bears highlighting here on Lochhead on Marketing. So listen up, and listen good. Welcome to Lochhead on Marketing. The number one charting marketing podcast for marketers, category designers, and entrepreneurs with a different mind. How 2022 will play out for VCs and Startups The conversation starts on how 2021 was for venture capitalists and startups, which saw great growth on new businesses and new deals. Though the question that remains, according to David Sacks, is how sustainable it will be. He notes that the huge growth was caused by certain situations in 2021, and how the public market reacted to it. But it seems that the market is slowly correcting itself, so we might expect to see a “slump” this year. “Well, it's gonna be very different than 2021, for sure. There's a HUGE CORRECTION that's been underway really since November, the public markets started correcting in November.” – David Sacks Part of the huge growth was that there was an enormous liquidity injected into the markets as a result of the government reacting to COVID to act as a stimulus for the economy. The issue lies on the fact that they seem to have overdone it. To correct it, the market has seen inflation rise to new heights over the past months. It will seem erratic for now, but as the demand goes back and the excess stimulus wears off, we will see the market stabilize once more. Consolidations and Mergers One of the things that you often see during this time of sudden rise and slump in the market, is that a lot of acquisitions and mergers happen. It is because company's valuation tends to drop during this time, so you could probably acquire one for far lower its original, especially compared to the high-rise last year. One example is Salesforce, who acquired Slack on the height of the market boom last year. If they were to buy it at this current market, they might have gotten it for about 75% or less of what they originally paid for. That goes for everybody. On paper, this should be the best time to acquire or merge with new assets. Yet that's not what always happens because… Prices are Sticky On the other hand, it can be hard to get a lot of deals happening because they are still clinging onto the prices of the past. “One of the reasons why there's not a lot of deals happening right now is because in VC land is because prices are kind of sticky. I mean, all the founders remember the glory days, just six months ago, 100 times ARR. They're still anchored on that. And they don't believe that, like, there's been this giant repricing, and that things could really be at 20 times ARR.” – David Sacks They cling to this because most of them know that all they need is just one VC that is still willing to drink the Kool Aid and pay for 100 ARR, and they're all set. So there's going to be resistance to these changes and price levels. To hear more from David Sacks and know what most startups need to know now, download and listen to this episode. Bio David Sacks is co-founder and general partner at Craft. He has been a successful founder and investor for over two decades, building and investing in some of the most iconic companies in tech. He has invested in over 20 unicorns, including Affirm, AirBnB, Bird, ClickUp, Eventbrite, Facebook, Houzz, Lyft, OpenDoor, Palantir, Postmates, Reddit, Slack, SpaceX, Twitter, Uber, and Wish. David is also co-host of the popular “All-In Podcast” with Chamath Palihapitiya, David Friedberg, and Jason Calacanis. David first got involved in the technology industry in 19...
Pitch, plays, proof, and plans are the four Ps of product marketing that Kevin Murray, VP of Product Marketing at Freshworks uses to elevate a brand's marketing. In this episode of The Orbit Shift Podcast Kevin walks us through each of these four Ps and how companies can leverage them. He talks about how companies can perfect their pitch with the right messaging, how to set up plays with repeatable sales motions, how to build analyst relations and get proof in the marketplace and how to avoid random acts of marketing by having a comprehensive plan that brings all stakeholders together. Get $10,000 free credits to use Freshworks products (including the brand new Freshworks CRM packed with AI-based lead scoring, phone, email, and activity capture) by joining the Freshworks for Startups program. Click here to check eligibility.About the GuestKevin Murray joined Freshworks in June 2021 to lead the global product marketing team. Kevin joined Freshworks from Automation Anywhere, and prior to that, spent 5.5 years with ServiceNow from 2014-2020. Kevin has also led product marketing teams at top technology companies such as Symantec and VMware and has expertise in IT operations, security, and enterprise mobility. Sign up for regular updates from The Orbit Shift Podcast.The Orbit Shift Podcast is powered by Freshworks Inc, a global SaaS company headquartered in San Mateo, California. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, consider giving us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. Host and Producer - Jayadevan PKAssistant Producer - Shashwath JAudio Engineer - Rajesh Subramanian
Startup companies are faced with many decisions at the start of their business. In this episode of CalCurrent, partner Bill Kastin discusses six general corporate and tax issues every startup should consider at formation, and how those issues could impact the business and its owners over time.
Last year, Jibo—“the world's first social robot for the home”—began to lose its mind. First came memory problems. The bot started to spend less time swiveling its head like the animated Pixar lamp and more time staring blankly at the wall. Its cognitive demise was slow, then fast. At one point, Jibo itself delivered the fatal diagnosis: “The servers out there that let me do what I do will be turned off soon,” it said in its computerized voice.
Why does every startup need a financial model? What is the purpose of a financial model, and how can it help a business grow, obtain finance and avoid bankruptcy? Find out in this podcast on financial modelling for entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses!
Phil Singleton is a web designer, an SEO expert and an award-winning author. Phil co-wrote SEO for Growth: The Ultimate Guide for Marketers, Web Designers & Entrepreneurs. SEO for Growth is an Amazon bestseller and has been listed as a top marketing book by Mashable, MSNBC, Entrepreneur and Search Engine Journal, and was named by Forbes as the #1 SEO book on its list of “Essential SEO Books for Every Startup to Read”. He is also the author of a popular WordPress SEO plugin that has been downloaded over 200,000 times in the last year. Phil's latest startup venture, Podcast Bookers, is a service that helps marketers and executives get booked on established podcasts as way to develop authority and personal branding, improve SEO, and most importantly, generate new leads and sales. Thank you to our show sponsor Abby Connect, the live receptionist service loved by small businesses. Get your 2-week free trial and $95 off your first month at http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy What You'll Learn in this Episode: Can you please briefly describe who you are and what you do Basics of Search Engine Optimization (“SEO”) - on page and off page SEO, Timeline for SEO, Reviving old content, Local SEO, online reputation and building citations, How writing a book can help with your SEO and authority Resources: Kansas City Web Design SEO for Growth Podcast Bookers Blog Writing Services My WordPress Schema Plugin Grade.us Review Funnel Google Search Quality Evaluator Guidelines (GSQEG) Contact Information: Kansas City Web Design® Kansas City SEO® LinkedIn Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening! I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. A special thanks to our sponsor Abby Connect, the leading live receptionist. Get your 2 weeks free trial and $95 off your first month using this link: http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. If there is any topic you'd like us to cover or guest you'd like us to have on the show, you can email me at: karima@genwhylawyer.com Also, please don't forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it'll automatically show up in your phone.
Phil Singleton is a web designer, an SEO expert and an award winning author. Since 2005, Phil has owned and operated a digital agency based in Kansas City. In 2016, Phil and John Jantsch, of Duct Tape Marketing, co-wrote, SEO for Growth: The Ultimate Guide for Marketers, Web Designers & Entrepreneurs. SEO for Growth is an Amazon bestseller and has been listed as a top marketing book by Mashable, Oracle and The Huffington Post. It's also been featured on MSNBC, Entrepreneur and Search Engine Journal, and was named by Forbes as the #1 SEO book on its list of "Essential SEO Books for Every Startup to Read in 2017". Phil and John are currently entering the next phase of their partnership by offering a training and SEO certification program to marketers and web designers, and creating a national network of certified SEO consultants.