Podcasts about founding team

Munster Technological University (MTU) has partnered with Cyber Skills and Research Ireland to announce the launch of its free Cyber Security Academy for 4th and 5th-year secondary school students across Ireland. The week-long programme, which will run from Monday, 9th June to Friday, 13th June, will be conducted online by the Nimbus Research Centre. The Cybersecurity Academy is one of the few programmes in the country that is designed to stimulate interest among young minds in cybersecurity and STEM careers. From learning about key topics such as ethical hacking, cryptography, and vulnerability analysis, students will get to experience them through expert-led workshops as well as hands-on lab experience. The labs will be delivered using Cyber Skills' advanced cyber range infrastructure, which will allow students to explore a range of cyber environments in a safe, sandboxed and nationally accessible environment. The academy will also give students the opportunity to interact directly with real-life cybersecurity professionals and to better understand the different career paths that are currently available in the industry and beyond. Dr Hazel Murray, Lead Instructor and Founding Team member of the Cybersecurity Academy, said, "This unique programme is specially curated to provide students an easy and non-complex insight into the world of cybersecurity. The module and topics we've shortlisted for the week will ensure that the students not only gain technical confidence but also use them in their day-to-day lives, ethically. The goal is to inspire young minds to explore career paths beyond what they know and to see themselves as future cyber professionals one day." The Cyber Security team at MTU includes Dean Brennan, Dr Abdullah Bin Masood, and Dr Ashley Sheil, who helped finalise the programme module. To know more, students can register for the Academy through www.cyberfutures.ie, and can direct queries to info@cyberfutures.ie. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

In this episode, Amir sits down with Girish Mirchandani, Head of Talent at WestBridge Capital, to unpack the nuances of executive recruiting across stages and geographies. From Series A scrappiness to global scale-ups, they explore what makes a successful hire, how founders should engage in the process, and why hiring for today often trumps hiring for tomorrow. Girish also offers a behind-the-scenes look at managing cross-border buildouts and aligning stakeholders on both sides of the globe.

Most used car dealers in the U.K. get their stock from auctions, and one startup is moving the process online to make it easier for both car owners and car dealers. This week, Becca and special co-host Kirsten are talking with Harry Jones, the co-founder of Motorway, a U.K. startup helping professional car dealers to bid in an auction for privately owned cars for sale. Motorway has seen rapid success, with a car sold every three minutes and a GMV of £2.2 billion last year. In this episode, Becca, Kirsten and Harry chat about the importance of focusing on a core market and how he and his co-founders built a strong and lasting partnership.00:00 - Introduction and overview of Motorway03:03 - Early days and initial ideas for Motorway05:50 - Pivot to its current model08:08 - Working with dealerships10:18 - U.S. vs U.K. and market focus15:05 - Initial traction, challenges and demand from dealers25:39 - The co-founding team and their long-term collaboration30:31 - Lessons learned from previous companies 36:04 - Motoway's futureFound posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each week.Connect with us:On TwitterOn InstagramVia email: found@techcrunch.com Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us:On TwitterOn InstagramVia email: found@techcrunch.com

Sennder ist eine digitale Spedition, die Ende diesen Jahres nach einer erfolgreichen Akquisition 1,4 Milliarden Euro Umsatz machen wird. Und das obwohl die Firma vor ihrem Pivot fast im Nichts verschwunden wäre, weil ein Mitgründer abgesprungen ist.Heute, fast 10 Jahre später, arbeiten mehr als 1000 Leute für das Scale-Up, Investoren haben mehr als 300 Millionen Dollar investiert, u.a. Der LKW Hersteller Scandis, die Risikokapitalfonds HV Capital, Project A, Accel, Lakestar, Earlybird und weitere.Vor kurzem hat Sennder bekannt gegeben das Europa Geschäft von CH Robinson zu kaufen und damit auf 1,4 Milliarden Umsatz zu wachsen und in die Top 5 der Speditionen aufzusteigen. Mitgründer David Nothacker hat es später als Aufstieg aus dem Sandkasten in die Speditions-Elite beschrieben.David gibt in dieser Folge tiefe Einblicke in die schwierigen Zeit von Sennder, wie er sich heute reflektiert, um zu verstehen, ob er noch CEO bleiben sollte und auch wie er die Organisation designt, um eine skalierende Organisation auf IPO Readiness vorzubereiten. David spricht offen über die Herausforderungen beim Aufbau eines globalen Unternehmens und gibt praktische Tipps für Gründer, die ein schnell wachsendes Startup aufbauen wollen.Was du lernst:Wie man als Gründer mit extremen Wachstumsphasen umgeht und dabei die richtige Balance zwischen operativem Geschäft und strategischer Ausrichtung findet.Warum die Zusammenstellung des richtigen Founding Teams und der ersten Mitarbeiter entscheidend für den Erfolg ist und worauf man dabei achten sollte.Wie man eine starke Unternehmenskultur aufbaut und pflegt, auch wenn das Unternehmen schnell wächst und sich internationalisiert.Welche Rolle strategische Partnerschaften und Investoren beim Aufbau eines Startups spielen können und wie man diese Beziehungen am besten managt.Wie man als CEO mit der zunehmenden Komplexität des Unternehmens umgeht und welche Strukturen und Prozesse helfen, um den Überblick zu behalten.Jetzt dein Crowdinvesting mit Tokenize.it starten. Geh auf https://tokenize.it und sag dem Team, du kommst von Unicorn Bakery, um 50% Rabatt auf die Setup Fee zu erhalten.ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY:https://zez.am/unicornbakery David Nothacker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-nothacker/ sennder: https://www.sennder.com/de Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter:2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach:https://newsletter.unicornbakery.deMarker:(00:00:00) Warum Sennder fast nie entstanden wäre(00:06:31) Wie Sennder überlebte(00:09:50) Funding-Historie von sennder(00:14:38) Warum strategische Investoren für Sennder funktionieren(00:19:22) Davids Learnings aus 300+ Millionen eingesammelter Finanzierung(00:32:57) Davids Framework für persönliches Wachstum(00:41:04) Priorisierung als Gründer(00:45:20) CEO-Office & Support Funktionen(00:47:53) C-Level-Management & Entscheidungsfindung(00:57:53) Talente fördern und halten(01:00:58) Tipps für Neugründer: Founding Team(01:03:36) Beziehungspflege im Gründerteam(01:07:59) How to: Energiemanagement(01:10:55) Bedeutung der CH Robinson Europa Akquisition für Sennder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Embracing Erosion, Devon chats with Alex Pattis, the General Partner of Riverside Ventures and founding team member of Hampton. They discuss how to scale a company from concept to 9-figure exit, how to break away from the traditional consulting model and apply product approaches, why it's important to iterate quickly and often with messaging, the pros and cons of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) investing vs the traditional VC fund model, what signals are important to pay attention to when investing in startups, and much more. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/devon-orourke/support

Jo Harley has co-founded two businesses: Korero, a tech platform which enables leaders to have great career conversations with their teams and gives organisations the data they need to plan for success; and Hendrick and Hyde, a consultancy which helps organisations to build authentic cultures through diagnostics, analysis and strategic advice. Jo, her technology and her colleagues are behind Best Places to Work in Hospitality and Best Workplaces in Travel and work with many amazing clients on their employee surveys. Jo regularly judges The Best Employer Catey, The Hotel Cateys, The Food Service Cateys, The Springboard Awards for Excellence, HR in Hospitality Awards and The Purple Umbrella Awards.In this episode of the First-time Founders Podcast, Jo shares a wide range of insights relating to her recent implementation of the Entrepreneurial Operating System.Interested viewers can reach Jo via https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-harley/ or jo@hellokorero.co and Rob (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/) at Rob@mission-group.co.uk (or to book some free time with Rob, visit https://www.eosworldwide.com/rob-liddiard). Alternatively, if you'd prefer Rob to send you a free copy of Traction (the book by Gino Wickman which explains The Entrepreneurial Operating System) just complete the form here: https://www.eosworldwide.com/traction-giveaway?implementer_email=rob.liddiard@eosworldwide.com

Ali Ghodsi is the CEO and co-founder of Databricks, a leader in data and AI. He pioneered the data intelligence platform built on a lakehouse architecture, revolutionizing analytics and AI for global organizations. Prior to becoming CEO, he served as the VP of engineering and product management. In this conversation with Stanford adjunct lecturer Ravi Belani, Ghodsi Shares lessons he's learned from being one of seven co-founders at Databricks and leading a company that began with open-source software.

Daniel Khachab hat im Interview einige spannende Perspektiven zu seinem Ansatz das Founding Team zusammenzustellen geteilt, die ich unbedingt nochmal hervorheben möchte.Dabei sprechen wir über die folgenden Fragestellungen:Suche ich nach Generalisten oder Spezialisten?Wie seniorig soll mein Founding Team sein?Welche Fähigkeiten sind besonders wichtig?Warum war Choco so lange im Stealth Modus und wie hat das die Kultur und das Hiring beeinflusst?Wie kreiere ich einen Mythos und eine Kultur aus dem Founding Team?In den nächsten Wochen wird es weitere Ingredients geben, die entscheidend für den Aufbau einer erfolgreichen Firma sind.Ingredients sind Ausschnitte aus den vollständigen Interviews bei Unicorn Bakery.Zum vollständigen Podcast mit Daniel: https://lnk.to/daniel-khachab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tushar Ahluwalia hat zusammen mit seinem Gründerteam in 2020 die Razor Group gegründet. Seitdem hat die Razor Group mehr als eine Milliarde Dollar als Investment und Kredit bekommen, viele Amazon FBA Businesses und zuletzt einige Amazon Aggregator, wie gerade erst Perch, gekauft und konsolidiert.Heute ist die Razor Group nach Umsatz der größte verbliebene Player am Markt und bedient einen Produktkatalog von ca. 40.000 SKUs.Die Vision: E-Commerce revolutionieren und mit herausragenden Produkten vor den Verbrauchern zu glänzen. Ein Konzept, das während Corona brillierte, mittlerweile aber eher ein Anti-Hype ist. Dennoch hat Tushar mit seinem Team geschafft, extrem schnell zu skalieren. Was seine Tricks und Learnings sind und was sein Geschäftsmodell so besonders macht, das verrät er Fabian im Interview.Was du lernst:Fast Scaling: Worauf musst du dich beim Hyperscaling einstellen? Welche Stolpersteine gibt es??Was war das A-Team der Razor Group? Wie wurde das Founding Team zusammengestellt??Ist ein Unternehmen jemals “too big to fail”?Warum straucheln so viele der Buy & Build Modelle aus dem Amazon FBA Space?Warum ist es für Razor attraktiv, diese strauchelnden Player zu konsolidieren?Wo soll sich die Razor Group in Zukunft hin entwickeln?ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY:https://zez.am/unicornbakery Tushar AhluwaliaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tushar-ahluwalia/ Razor Group: https://www.razor-group.com/ Unicorn Bakery Whatsapp Broadcast:Hier erfährst du alles, was du als Gründer wissen musst: https://drp.li/jrq5S Unser WhatsApp Broadcast hält dich mit Einblicken in die Szene, News und Top-Inhalten auf dem Laufenden.Marker:(00:00:00) What are the good and the hard things about hyperscaling?(00:04:09) What made the perfect founding team for Razor, and what were the first steps to create momentum?(00:16:34) What must we know about the aggregators (like Perch, Stryze and others) you bought and why they sold to you?(00:27:58) How exposed is Razor to leverage?(00:34:06) Is the Razor Group too big to fail after consolidating with Perch?(00:36:59) What is the vision for the next few years for the Razor Group? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to have a cofounder to start a company. But, that may work for or against you if you're a business cofounder, depending on whether or not you have the technical chops (or lead on your side) to manage a development team.After two previous startups, Melissa was sick of (not doing a good job) managing engineers and thought she could start eWebinar by hiring a dev shop to build their v1 before outsourcing to a team in Vietnam.That experience was a disaster, but it led her to her now cofounder and CTO, David, who's also her life partner.Melissa shares her perspective on what a great founding team looks like and how to go about convincing people to join you before there's even a product.Contact ProfitLed Tweet us at @profitledfm. Find show notes of each episode on ProfitLed.fm. Connect with our host, Melissa on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Thanks for listening!This podcast was brought to you by eWebinar.

Sheena Gill, President & CEO, Americas & Founding Team Member, Quantiva Health joins the podcast to discuss key insights into her background & organization, her passion for improving health outcomes, what she is most focused on and excited about going forward in 2024, and more!

Did you know that mature entrepreneurs bring a wealth of diverse experiences to the table?  In this episode of Figure Eight, Jackie Dinsmore highlights the value of founders with life experience. Her venture capital firm, Extra Innings Ventures, embraces this philosophy by investing in seasoned individuals. Jackie and Julie also discuss how letting go of the helm to become an employee and eventually selling one's ownership requires adaptability and emotional preparedness. Her story provides invaluable lessons on the often-overlooked human side of business transactions.Jackie was a corporate lawyer at Blakes in Toronto, and subsequently worked as Assistant General Counsel at The Toronto Star. Originally intended as a side project to satisfy her non-legal creative side, Jacqueline launched FlapJackKids, a company that focuses on all reversible products for women and children. Jacqueline's products were featured in swag bags for Emmys and Oscars pre-parties, and can be found in thousands of stores in North America and worldwide. She has been named Top Mompreneur by Mompreneur Magazine and appeared in Forbes Magazine alongside Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama. Her company was featured numerous times in top press and media including The Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, Ok Weekly, Us Weekly, Woman's World, USA Today, The Huffington Post and Woman's Day.Jacqueline was also one of the original owners of Caravel Law and since its sale, now acts as its Co-Managing Partner. Caravel Law is a revolutionary law firm of over 100 lawyers that has disrupted the legal services industry in Canada, by making big firm trained and in-house experienced lawyers available as fractional counsel to start-ups, F500 companies and everything in between. Its low overhead model ensures access to great lawyers at a reasonable cost. Jacqueline has had three successful exits and most recently started Extra Innings Ventures, a venture capital firm focusing on under-represented founders with life experience.Jackie's Transition from Law to Serial Entrepreneurship (00:01:24) Jackie's journey of practicing law before founding and exiting multiple companies, including her current venture capital firm.Challenges of Exits, New Partnerships, and Extra Innings Ventures (00:12:37) The emotional and strategic challenges of exiting businesses and finding the right partners for future ventures, including her venture capital firm focused on investing in underrepresented founders.Lessons from Product-Based Business (00:20:36) Reflections on mistakes made, managing inventory, and staying relevant in the fashion industry.Building a Founding Team (00:24:29) Lessons learned from building a founding team, scaling up, and managing people.Continuous Learning and Community (00:29:55) The importance of continuous adapting and surrounding oneself with a supportive community in entrepreneurship.More about Jackie: www.caravellaw.comwww.extrainningsventures.comConnect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-ellis/Connect with Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejulieellis/Read Julie's blog: https://www.julieellis.ca/blogOrder Big Gorgeous Goals: https://www.julieellis.ca/bookWhat did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!

Stephan Schambach hat in den 90ern Intershop gegründet, für Milliarden an die Börse gebracht und ein paar Tage später gesehen, wie der neue Markt und damit auch sein Baby abstürzt. Intershop gibt es bis heute, zwischenzeitlich hat Stephan jedoch Demandware gegründet, an die Börse gebracht und für mehrere Milliarden an Salesforce verkauft.Seit ca. 9 Jahren arbeitet er an Newstore und bringt damit die Apple Store Experience in die Stores anderer Top-Marken.Stephan liefert einen tiefen Einblick in seine unternehmerische Laufbahn und Erfahrungen. Stephan spricht auch über die Bedeutung von Unternehmertum und Innovation, besonders in der Technologie- und Softwarebranche, und betont die Notwendigkeit, sich auf globale Märkte zu konzentrieren, insbesondere in den USA. Ein globaler Player made in Europe ist seiner Meinung nach kaum machbar, aber nicht unmöglich.Was du lernst:Welche Unterschiede herrschen im Amerikanischen vs. deutschen Ökosystem, die den Erfolg deines Startups beeinflussen?Wie steht es um die deutsche Entrepreneurship-Education und wo gibt es Nachholbedarf?Welche grundlegenden Tipps solltest du als First Time-Founder beim Aufsetzen deines Boards beachten?Welche Qualitäten sollten gute Unternehmer mitbringen und wie passt man sich über die Jahre als Unternehmer neuen Marktgegebenheiten an?ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY:https://zez.am/unicornbakery Stephan SchambachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanschambach NewStore: https://www.newstore.com Unicorn Bakery Whatsapp Broadcast:Hier erfährst du alles, was du als Gründer wissen musst: https://drp.li/jrq5S Unser WhatsApp Broadcast hält dich mit Einblicken in die Szene, News und Top-Inhalten auf dem Laufenden.Marker:(00:00:00) Was sollte man über deine Unternehmen und über Newstore wissen?(00:07:26) Wie seid ihr beim MVP vorgegangen und wie lange hat es gedauert, den ersten Kunden zu überzeugen?(00:13:10) Wie hast du dein Team bei Newstore aufgebaut, worauf hast du geachtet und wie hast du dein Founding Team incentiviert?(00:19:27) Was sind dir für Unterschiede zwischen dem amerikanischen und dem deutschen Ökosystem aufgefallen?(00:22:35) Welche Krisen musstet ihr schon meistern?(00:26:08) Welche Qualitäten sollten gute Unternehmer mitbringen und welche Probleme siehst du bei Entrepreneurship-Education?(00:32:58) Wieso bist du der Meinung, man könne keinen global relevanten Player aus Europa heraus gründen?(00:39:09) In welchen Bereichen musstest du dich beim Bau einer Firma über die Jahre an neue Gegebenheiten anpassen?(00:50:22) Remote Work vs. hybrid vs. office culture - wie stehst du dazu?(00:53:51) Wie validierst du Ideen und neue Geschäftsmodelle?(00:57:37) Worauf achtest du bei deiner Investorenwahl und wie aktiv managst du dein Board?(01:00:36) Was sind grundlegende Tipps für ein gut funktionierendes Board? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you find reputable non-emergency healthcare services when you're traveling to a different country? Dana Le is the Founder & CEO of Wander Health, a medical concierge startup that connects travelers while abroad to vetted, English-speaking urgent care doctors. She previously was on the Founding Team and Head of Operations at KidsX, one of the world's leading digital health ecosystems focused on accelerating pediatric innovation. She built, designed, and managed the KidsX Accelerator, AWS Healthcare Accelerator, VaxUp Innovation Challenge with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Press Ganey KidsX Accelerator, and other prominent entrepreneurial programs. Prior to this role, she was building payment models at ECG Management Consultants and co-founded a community ventures program at Dell Medical School. She has a Master of Health Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin. Le is a Forbes 30 Under 30 lister, TEDx speaker, and LinkedIn Top Voice.

Dash0 beschäftigt sich mit Observability für Entwickler und sammelt dafür Daten der Nutzer, um Probleme im Code der Software zu erkennen und zu beheben.Zuvor hat Mirko Novakovic Instana gegründet und nach ca. 6 Jahren für eine 9-stellige Summe an IBM verkauft.Wir sprechen im Podcast darüber, ob Mirko Instana zu früh verkauft hat und warum er in die USA gezogen ist, um das US-geschäft für Instana aufzubauen.Mirko betont die Bedeutung, die richtige Balance zwischen Wachstum und finanzieller Stabilität zu finden und dass es keine allgemeingültige Antwort darauf gibt, wann der richtige Zeitpunkt für einen Verkauf ist. Nach dem Verkauf an IBM nahm Mirko zunächst eine Auszeit, entschied sich dann aber, mehrere Angel Investments zu tätigen und anderen Gründern mit seiner Erfahrung zu helfen. Mirko erklärt auch seinen Prozess der Ideenvalidierung für sein neues Unternehmen Dash0 und wie er Ideen sammelt und anhand bestimmter Kriterien überprüft, wie er als Seriengründer das Founding Team incentiviert und mehr.Was du lernst:Wie evaluierst du neue Ideen am besten, bevor du etwas gründest (von der Idee bis zum Product Market Fit am Beispiel Dash0)?Wann empfiehlt es sich als deutscher Gründer, US-Market first zu gründen?Muss ich als Gründer in die USA ziehen, wenn der US-Markt für mich entscheidend ist?Warum hat Mirko Instana nach nur 6 Jahren verkauft?Ist es möglich, ein großes, marktbestimmendes Softwareunternehmen auch aus Europa heraus zu bauen?Wie baut man intern ein Setup, dass das Gründerteam möglichst langrfristig funktioniert?ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY:https://zez.am/unicornbakery Mirko NovakovicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirkonovakovic/ Dash0: www.dash0.comUnicorn Bakery Whatsapp Broadcast:Hier erfährst du alles, was du als Gründer wissen musst: https://drp.li/jrq5S Unser WhatsApp Broadcast hält dich mit Einblicken in die Szene, News und Top-Inhalten auf dem Laufenden.Kapitel: (00:00:00) Wie sehr schadet der frühe Verkauf einer Firma dem Startup Ökosystem Deutschland?(00:06:40) Wie war dein Entscheidungsprozess für den Exit von Instana und was waren deine Gefühle "danach"?(00:14:43) Wie evaluierst du deine neuen Gründungsideen bevor du etwas startest?(00:19:02) Wie ähnlich sind sich Instana und dash0 und wo liegt für dich der Unterschied zwischen Product Lead Growth und Enterprise Vertrieb?(00:31:00) Welches Setup nutzt ihr intern, um Gründerkonflikten vorzubeugen?(00:36:56) Wie geht ihr die Themen Go-To-Market und MVP an - was ist nötig, damit Dash0 funktioniert?(00:42:37) Was sind die Vor- und Nachteile davon, als Deutscher US-Markt first zu gründen und wem würdest du das empfehlen?(00:53:44) Kann man große Software-Player auch aus Europa heraus bauen und welche "Opfer" müsste man dann in Konsequenz bringen, wenn man den Markt wechselt?(01:02:20) Was sind deine Learnings aus der Zeit als Angel Investor und wie hilft dir deine Investorenerfahrung beim Bau einer neuen Firma? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of the podcast I, Sal Daher, review important lessons I learned in seven years of interviews and decades of investing. In my voice and in the voice of my guests, I recapitulate the discoveries most salient to me and invite listeners to find their own nuggets in the sound archive which will remain available on Apple Podcasts and other platforms. AngelInvestBoston.com will have 250 episode pages with sound, notes, and in most cases, annotated transcripts. I'll be publishing new content at Substack.com focused on keeping fit as we age. You can find me there under Sal Daher or under Aging Fit. Startups will show up occasionally. Here's a link to the Substack: Sal Daher's Substack - Aging Fit Thanks for listening. Highlights: ·      Lesson 1: Company-Specific Risk – The Bad & The Good – Why It Matters in Startup Investing ·      Lesson 2A: “You know nothing, Jon Snow” – The Need for Tight Risk Control ·      Lesson 2B: “You Know Nothing, Jon Snow” – Whence a Real 400X Return ·      Lesson 3A: What to Look for in a Startup? What to Look for in a Founding Team? ·      Lesson 3B: The Most Significant Results from Ed Roberts' Research ·      Lesson 4A: It's Important Not to Keep Your Idea Secret but to Talk to Many People About It ·      Lesson 4B: The Google Problem – Why Founders Should Be Open About their Ideas ·      Lesson 3B Recapitulated: Robust Finding: Larger Teams Do Better; Startups Tend to Have Teams that Are Too Small ·      Lesson 5A: Focus, Focus, Focus ·      Lesson 5B: Focus, Focus, Focus ·      Lesson 6: Take the Money & Run ·      Lesson 7:  It's a Long Way from the Lab to the Clinic ·      Why I Am Ending the Podcast – Archive Available – See You at Substack.com     Guest: Sal Daher      Topics: angel investing strategies, co-founders, biotech, exits, pivots, partnerships with strategics

Have you been to Tahoe?  Well, let me introduce you to my friend & colleague Brandon Walsh.  Brandon moved to North Lake Tahoe in 2009 to join the Squaw Valley Ski Patrol. He took his talents to real estate in 2014 and joined the family-owned Tahoe Real Estate Group, then in 2018 became part of the founding team of Compass.  Brandon has sold more than $80 million of real estate to date and continues to excel in his career as a real estate broker, servicing clients locally and from across the world.     DID YOU KNOW?  1.  Lake Tahoe is over 2-3 million years old. Tahoe is considered an ancient lake and is counted among the 20 oldest lakes in the world. 2.  Most of Nevada's side of Tahoe is a National Forest, thus housing supply on that side is limited.   3.  The stored heat in the Lake's massive amount of water compared to its relative surface area prevents the Lake from reaching freezing temperature under the prevailing climatic conditions. 4.  Tahoe's clarity has impressed visitors since the time of Mark Twain in the 1880s. Historical accounts indicate the water may have been as clear as 120 feet during that time.    Please follow Brandon's life journey at @brandon.walsh_tahoe    Locals Corner! Favorite current Tahoe restaurant or establishment?  Old Range Steak House  IG: @oldrangesteakhouse  The All Time go to Tahoe restaurant or establishment?  Moodys Bistro IG:  @Moodysbistrobarbeats   Guest Questions Corner  Guest Question from Tim Rothman of Compass NYC:  Being that you work and sell in vacation areas, when would you say is your busy season and when you are not busy, what do you do to keep yourself busy aside from drinking, smoking and doing other fun stuff?    Guest question from none other than Lane Johnson from Aspen Colorado: How does it feel to live and work at a place that, in comparison to Aspen, Colorado, is considered subpar?   I'll rephrase… where Tahoe ranks among ski resorts in the continental United States???   Guest Question from Levi Meyer of Compass Miami: Brandon, I referred you a buyer for Lake Tahoe and you sold him a house in Nevada! I wasn't expecting that. Can you elaborate for us on the crossover from Tahoe to Nevada and how that works for you as an agent?     Deep Dive Questions:  I'd like to think the 20s are a struggling time for young professionals.  (lots of videos on social media posted from Gen Z who are complaining about housing costs, income, buying groceries, etc.). How did you get into the business?  What hurdles did you have to overcome? When did things start to ‘click' for you?  Is there an affordable housing crisis in Tahoe? Meaning, are typical middle-class workers having a hard time getting into first-time home ownership? If so, what are your ideas of solutions that must be implemented to satisfy both consumers & and builders?  Can you get into home ownership if you're working full time on the mountain?  Construction Costs:  Describe the typical costs and processes, that buyers have to think through when purchasing non-new development. What about costs as a developer? (and this is a general question, but if you know specifics, please go deep!)  interest rates are at an all-time high in our modern lives. What are your buyers saying? sellers? And please forecast what your market will look like at the end of 2024.  What advice can you give to the following First-time home buyers  first-time sellers  Brand new real estate agents  veteran real estate agents  Please follow me:  IG Twitter SPOTIFY Apple   

Dan Keene is the Chief Business Officer and on the Founding Team of Portal Foundation. Portal is the universal gaming ecosystem, powered by $Portal. Through market-leading tech products and a world-class network, Portal is bringing blockchain gaming to mainstream audiences.   Why you should listen Portal is a universal gaming platform with a mission to onboard the first billion gamers into Web3. Portal provides a single, seamless point of entry into blockchain gaming for both Web2 and Web3 gamers, giving games access to millions of gamers worldwide in the process. The global games market is set to hit US$334.00 billion this year, witnessing extensive growth in game studios and player numbers. While Web3 gaming holds immense disruptive potential, current challenges include player education, onboarding, and distribution. Gamers struggle to transition due to the complexities of multiple chains and tokens, limiting blockchain game developers from reaching the broader traditional gaming community. These are the problems that Portal solves. Portal is at the forefront of the Web3 gaming revolution, with 180+ games already signed to integrate with the platform in just four months. This includes Web3 gaming giants such as Star Atlas and Space Nation. Powered by LayerZero, the leading interoperability protocol, Portal enables seamless integration between games on various chains. The integration allows gamers to access and use $Portal for game assets on Portal - regardless of their Web3 familiarity or the game's chain. Portal gives gamers a sleek, intuitive experience of jumping into blockchain games, reminiscent of traditional gaming experiences. The underlying tech and integration of LayerZero mean that Portal can facilitate an entry point for any gamer into any ecosystem or game, effectively making the blockchain aspect of Web3 gaming invisible. This bypasses the large learning curve and multiple steps required for gamers to jump into Web3 gaming, allowing Portal to better cater to traditional gamers looking to enter blockchain gaming. Portal has also established a distribution partnership with Magic Eden, the leading cross-chain NFT platform, enabling users of Portal to purchase any NFTs using the $Portal token. This makes the token a Magic Eden-verified currency and allows for additional utility. With a shared vision for facilitating seamless, cross-chain interaction for digital assets and gaming, the partnership simplifies the NFT aspect often associated with Web3 gaming. Go to Crystal Dash on the link below to earn Portal Rewards.  Supporting links Bitget Bitget Academy Bitget Research Bitget Wallet Portal Crystal Dash Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin   If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.  

Timestamps: 3:20 - Solo founding or co-founder team? 8:37 - “Why are we doing this?”  11:58 - Hiring in the early days 16:50 - Knowing when to pivot 26:47 - Early stage startups are falling apart About Markus Witte: Markus Witte is the chairman and co-founder of Babbel, the market leading app for language learning, as well as a partner at Wachstumsbegleitung, which offers coaching and consulting for scaling startups. He holds an MA in Cultural Studies from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and previously worked as a university professor in Germany and the US before founding Babbel in 2007. In his second conversation with our host, Silvan, Markus shared his thoughts on co-founder relationships and managing an early stage startup. Here is a summary of his takeaways: Statistics tell us that solo founders tend to be more successful, but that might just because the sheer determination it takes to start something on your own is also very useful in seeing the project through to the finish line. Whenever possible, start ventures with 1-3 other people; When looking for potential co-founders, watch closely for ego issues: does it bother this person if they're not always number one? If so, that's not someone you want to partner up with; Co-founding companies with relatives or romantic partners certainly isn't a setup Markus would recommend, but there are plenty of documented cases of people doing it successfully; A founding team breaking apart with time is not a sign of failure. People develop other interests and move on — that's perfectly normal; As a startup founder, you'll rarely if ever have clear indication to pivot your product. Nay-sayers will always be telling you no, and it's hard to understand to what extent your traction is the result of pure luck. So you have to keep going and find out. One thing to consider here is: How long can you afford to do this, both financially and emotionally? In the beginning of a startup venture, rules are your enemy. You have to break them to make your own path. But when you start scaling up, rules become necessary, otherwise your promising operation descends into chaos. Don't be afraid to change things and set up proper frameworks. Don't forget to give us a follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, so you can always stay up to date with our latest initiatives. That way, there's no excuse for missing out on live shows, weekly giveaways or founders' dinners.

Gaurav Vohra is the Head of Growth at Superhuman, where he created the fastest email experience ever with his brother as part of the founding team nearly 9 years ago. Gaurav is the child of immigrant parents and decided not to follow in their footsteps at a young age. He is a husband and a father of one toddler!   In this episode we discuss: The influence of immigrant parents on his own work ethic and values Not following in your parents footsteps The challenge and reward of starting a family when each parent has a demanding career Starting a company with a sibling and balancing each other out Frameworks for days! Vertical Responsibility Management and Delete - Automate - Delegate Division of labor in their household using these frameworks Developing a system for getting great childcare Rapid fire! — Where to find Gaurav Vohra: - Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/gauravvohra1 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gvohra/   Where to find Adam Fishman - Newsletter: https://startupdadpod.substack.com/ - Newsletter: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/ - Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/fishmanaf - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/ — In this episode, we cover: [1:49] Welcome Gaurav! [2:14] Professional background [6:25] Personal background/brother co-founder [11:42] Pressure from his parents [13:59] Family life [15:03] Partner's career [17:05] Decision to start a family [18:45] Full vertical responsibility management [23:45] Expectations align/verticals [25:05] Earliest memory of being a dad [27:27] Most surprising part of being a dad [31:14] Frameworks for raising your kids [38:31] Systematically getting great childcare [44:52] Areas where you don't align [48:13] Mistake made as as a Dad [51:55] Parental leave as a founding team member [56:07] Follow Gaurav [56:45] Rapid fire round — Show references: Chevy Bolt - https://www.chevrolet.com/electric/bolt-ev How To Have A Baby - By Natalie Meddings - https://www.amazon.com/How-Have-Baby-Mother-Gathered-Guidance/dp/1527207366 Adjustable Height Kitchen Step-stool - https://www.amazon.com/SDADI-Adjustable-Kitchen-Learning-Mothers/dp/B07YJLHXPQ KiwiCo - https://www.kiwico.com/ Lovevery - https://lovevery.com/products/the-play-kits Thomas The Tank Engine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_the_Tank_Engine Winston Churchill - https://winstonchurchill.org/ Superhuman - https://superhuman.com/ Oliver Wyman - https://www.oliverwyman.com/index.html Command & Conquer - https://www.ea.com/games/command-and-conquer Rapportive - https://rapportive.en.softonic.com/web-apps The Emperor's New Groove - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120917/ Aristocats - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065421/ Fair Play by Eve Rodsky - https://www.amazon.com/Fair-Play-Game-Changing-Solution-When/dp/0525541934 The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman PHD - https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0553447718 Upchoose - https://www.upchoose.com/ Parenting By Design - Lyndall Schreiner - https://www.lyndallschreiner.com/parenting-by-design Lyndall Schreiner's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndallschreiner/ — Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ Episode art designed by Matt Sutherland at https://www.mspnw.com/  

In this episode, Silas Mahner (@silasmahner) speaks with Mike Jung from the ICF Climate Center. Given Mike's work across a wide variety of clients currently + his experience in the utility space, we had a lot of interesting things to talk about. Of all the things, perhaps the most interesting, were his insights on selling to utilities. So, if you're selling to utilities, listen up this one is for you. Enjoy the Episode!

Why you should listen:Learn how to hire a founding teamFind out the secret to properly structured incentives to achieve repeat transactions when working in emerging marketsLearn how to communicate your offering to non-climate-nerdsNot already a subscriber…subscribe today and support us either financially or through sharing the post.In this episode, Silas Mahner (@silasmahner) & Somil Aggarwal (@somil_agg) speak with Kevin Kyer, the Co-Founder, and CEO of Pyrpose - a direct lending platform that, using the crowdfunding laws, allows individuals to lend to companies creating clean solutions in order to deploy their technology, the user is also getting a return on their money. They specifically focus on emerging markets because of how high the cost of capital is and the unwillingness of large lending institutions to operate in those markets currently. Enjoy the Episode!

In this episode Silas Mahner (@silasmahner) interviews Eric Rubenstein about his journey into climate tech, the importance of partnering with Energy Majors in the Climate Revolution, the role of Houston in that movement, Eric's discovery framework, and his ideal founder traits. Overall, a super good episode packed full of insights. Enjoy the Episode!

In this episode, Silas Mahner (@silasmahner) and Cody Finke (@cody_finke), the Co-Founder of Brimstone discuss Cody's journey into climate and how they are revolutionizing the cement space. They have created a cement product that has just been approved as certified Portland Cement - This is the main cement used in the construction of buildings. The best part, it's carbon neutral in many cases negative (depending on the energy source used). This is a truly revolutionary technology and we can't wait to see it at commercial scale in the next few years. Enjoy the Episode!

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.li/Q01YFCP90 FOUR ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Start your executive meetings with the top 2-3 priorities, then be quiet and let them explain why they took your call. At the end of the executive meeting, ask them to sponsor you and make intros to each department lead. Test pricing throughout the sales cycle with each department lead so that when the big proposal lands, it can be justified. Not sure if the deal is a waste of time? Ask: is this above or below the line if your budget gets cut? PATH TO PRESIDENT'S CLUB Founding Team-GTM Lead @ Superblocks Enterprise Sales Director @ Snowflake Strategic Account Executive @ Pure Storage District Sales Manager @ Dell EMC THE LATEST FROM 30MPC Tactic TV Toolkits & Templates Twitter YouTube THINGS YOU CAN STEAL Prospecting Lavender: Sales Email Frameworks ZoomInfo: 5 Plays, 30MPC Style Woodpecker: Nick's Sales Cadence Orum: 5 Cold Call Objection Talk Tracks Owler: 4 Multi-Channel Prospecting Touchpoints Boomerang: Tactics for Peak Productivity Discovery & Demo Clari: How to Sell to the CFO Sales Process Demandbase: 6 Templates to Accelerate Deals Gong: Master Class Qwilr: Multithreading Power Plays Outreach: 1 Sequence to Create and 5 Templates to Close Accord: Business Case Template Prolifiq: Relationship Mapping Playbook ONE ASK You know we feel a bit awkward asking, but if you made it this far, it would mean the world if you joined our newsletter. It will increase your chances of making President's Club by 227%. Okay maybe not, but we'd still really love you for it :)

You guys know how much I love Olipop & today I got to sit down with the only guy who knows more about my favorite drink brand than me, haha. We spill all the tea, I mean Olipop ; ) and talk more about how my dream company started working with me. Sit back, crack open an Olipop and enjoy this fun episode!

Dana Le is a healthcare innovation expert and Founder at Wander Health. She was previously on the Founding Team and Head of Operations at KidsX, one of the worlds leading digital health ecosystems focused on accelerating pediatric innovation. She built, designed, and managed the programming for the nation's most prominent healthcare entrepreneurial programs. Prior to this role, she strategized innovative payment models at ECG Management Consultants and cofounded a community ventures program at Dell Medical School. Dana received her Master's of Health Administration from Columbia University and Bachelor's of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin. Dana was recently selected as a Forbes 30 Under 30 in Healthcare and a TEDx speaker. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Dana Le about how she came up with the idea for Wander Health and why talking to your customers is the best strategy for remaining relevant. We also discuss the intersection of healthcare and travel and the importance of having access to the right medical care when traveling. What You Will Learn in this Episode: Dana shares more about the evolution of her company and how she took Wander Health from idea to solution She steps us through how she did her research into what travelers need from a health care plan The problem with relying on a telehealth appointment with a US primary care physician or a credit card concierge The three services that Wander Health provides and how people access care when they're abroad How using Wander Health can enhance the experience for a travel agent or tour operators customers Dana discusses what a greenfield market is and shares her experience of innovating in the travel tech space Staying Healthy When Traveling In the latest episode of the #DOTL podcast, guest Dana Le sheds light on an issue that can be a huge concern for many travelers: the limitations of travel medical insurance. She shares her personal experiences, highlighting how she encountered this ongoing issue every time she went abroad. One of the key insights Dana discovered was the alarming statistic that 40% of people fall ill or sustain injuries while traveling. Considering that approximately 81 million Americans traveled abroad last year, a staggering 33 million individuals face health challenges during their trips. This disruption is significant, regardless of whether people are traveling for business or leisure, as it dampens the overall experience. How Wander Health Helps Dana shares the three essential solutions Wander Health offers to address the limitations of travel medical insurance. Their booking service enables travelers to schedule urgent care appointments while abroad. The upcoming chat feature connects users with local doctors via text or WhatsApp, providing guidance on healthcare issues and medication queries. Wander Health also allows travelers to search for and purchase over-the-counter medication equivalents, even offering delivery services. These comprehensive offerings ensure real-time care and support for individuals navigating healthcare needs while traveling. Innovating in the Travel Healthcare Space To foster innovation, it's essential to listen to customers and understand their needs. Stagnation can be seen in industries like travel and healthcare, where customer experiences often fall short. However, companies that prioritize the customer and adapt to their needs, like certain airlines, can create exceptional experiences and build strong reputations. By actively seeking to improve and innovate, travel healthcare providers can make a significant impact on patients' lives, even with small changes. Resources: Website: https://www.wander.health/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wanderhealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wanderhealthco We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

In this Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex talk about the rise of open-source LLMs and what it means for education, Sam Altman's Congressional testimony and coming AI regulations, and  systemic changes affecting the entire Edtech venture landscape.We also speak to Hussainatu (Hussa) Blake, who leads Edtech and Workforce for the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation about global AI and Edtech We check in with Arman Jaffer, Tom Whitnah and Corey Crouch, the founding team of the powerful AI Teaching tool Brisk Teaching.

In this interview with Charlie Harary and Dean Noam Wasserman, Waze cofounder Uri Levine delves into the inception of the idea, the difficulty but importance of focusing on solving a problem rather than pushing a solution, and founding-team dynamics. Produced by Uri Westrich 

Today's conversation is with Jessica McKellar, co-founder and CTO of Pilot, which is the largest accounting firm for startups. She's been working on Pilot for the last 6 years with her two co-founders, Waseem Daher and Jeff Arnold. But what makes this founding trio super unique is that they've stuck together in not just one, but three different startups.  As repeat founders, the Pilot team has learned a ton from their first two ventures, K Splice and Zulip, and both netted some positive outcomes. But as Jessica will share today, there were mistakes the team made along the way that prevented both products from becoming an outsized success.  So she unpacks what they did differently with Pilot — particularly when it came to picking an acute problem and a huge market to tackle. Jessica also shares the tedious process for building the early version of the product, which included looking over Waseem and Jeff's shoulders as they manually did the bookkeeping for early customers, while she wrote code alongside them.  Even going back to the earliest days, Pilot had some really strong product-market fit signals, with customers agreeing to pull out their credit card and pay for the product right away when it was just an idea on paper and eventually pulling the Pilot team into expanding their product suite. Make no mistake about it — being a founder is incredibly difficult — but choosing the right problem to tackle can drastically smooth the path ahead of you. 

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In this episode, Bryan Enriquez shares his experience as a founding team member of Hallow, the #1 app for Catholic meditation and prayer. In the midst of pursuing a career as a lawyer, he explains how he and his friends became introduced to Catholic meditative prayer. They quickly noticed a gap in the accessibility of this method of prayer and set out to create an app that translated those prayer techniques into a modern and approachable interface. His story is a powerful example of entrepreneurship and discernment of God's will each step of the way. Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @corporatecatholicpod TikTok: @corporatecatholicpod

Every industry has problems that must be solved, and innovation transforms these problems into new opportunities. A good example is MADE's founders, who saw a need for fitting outdoor apparel and launched what is now an award-winning brand with tens of satisfied customers. What did they do and how? In this episode, you'll discover how the founding team from MADE transformed from an idea to a well-known brand (and how you can do the same). Listen now! Show highlights include: How you can leverage the limiting size problem in the outdoor industry to build a booming brand using a custom-made method. (8:48) How to avoid running a net loss apparel brand using the “custom made” approach. (so that you don't go bankrupt) (10:46) The "many options" system for satisfying your customers and keeping them coming back for more. (11:50) How to keep your refund rate low to zero by double-checking these 2 things before shipping. (15:46) The uncommon mindset of CEOs that gives you consistent customers that throw their wallets at you every time. (18:11)

[Seed Investor in Paypal & Co-Founder of Eventbrite] Kevin Hartz, GP at A* Capital; what does he look for in a founding team?Biggest learnings -->  - Show investors that you have grit & intellect - how? It should be obvious from your background. 

Another amazing episode of Just FlexIt™ is live! Austin Cohen and Justin Turetsky were joined by Michael Tannenbaum for a Fintech Special. Michael is the Chief Operating Officer of Brex. He joined the Founding Team in 2017 and has been instrumental to Brex's meteoric rise within the industry. Before Brex, Michael served numerous roles, including Chief Revenue Officer, with SoFi, the online lender. He has been regarded by numerous publications and has a special relationship with the FlexIt leadership team as former fraternity brothers. Don't miss a fantastic episode where the guys discuss Michael's esteemed career and the evolution of the FinTech industry.Three Accounts:

In this episode you will learn:How did Puiyan break into the VC industry despite having an engineering background?According to Puiyan, should a startup founder engage with a big corporation as their initial customer or should he/she go after the SMB & Mid-Market segment?What are the core values of Vertex Ventures?What does it take to raise a Series A?How do Vertex Ventures assess Series A startups? How do they go about evaluating the founding team?Does it make sense for startups to raise as much funds as possible in series A? What are some downsides of doing this? The creator economy is on a boom, but at the same time, there are very few creators creating sustainable businesses. Will the creator economy expand, and sustain at the same time?What are the opportunities that Puiyan sees in the creator economy?What is climate tech and how do VCs look at it?AboutPuiyan Leung serves as Partner, Investment in Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India, and focuses on opportunities in Southeast Asia. Prior to joining Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India, Pui Yan was an Investment Director at Singtel Innov8, the CVC arm of Singtel.  Prior to that, she assumed a range of operating roles, including Business Development, Product Marketing, and Strategy. Pui Yan is a Kauffman Fellow and graduated with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree from the National University of Singapore. 

Philip is passionate about helping e-commerce entrepreneurs realize the full value of their brands. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of Opontia, the only digital-first consumer goods group in EEMEA. Opontia was one of the fastest companies in MENA to raise over 40 million dollars in under 9 months. The company was featured as #12 on the Forbes Top 50 Most Funded Startups list in 2021. Prior to founding Opontia, Philip worked for 2 years at McKinsey in their Dubai office on e-commerce strategy, private equity, and post-merger integration. He also spent 2 years working in venture capital across Africa and 5 years in banking between London, Singapore, and New York. He holds an MPA from Harvard University, an MBA from The Wharton School, an MA in Mathematics from Columbia University, and is a CFA Charterholder. In this episode, Philip shares with us his journey of founding Opontia by reflecting on his past and present. Key Timestamps: - [00:46] Introducing Philip and Opontia - [03:10] Philip's Educational Investment - [06:40] Opontia Launch - [10:25] The Founding Team - [12:10] Breaking Records   - [14:20] What VCs Look For - [15:40] Leading in Chaos - [19:10] Startups, Governance, and Leadership - [23:00] Fire Round Key Quotes from Philip Johnston: - “Your chance of founding a unicorn if you do go to an ivy league is 500 times higher” - “I looked at all the companies which produce the highest number of unicorn founders” - “It took a week to raise $3.5M in seed from scratch with no deck or model” - “You should be looking for the idea that best fits with your founding teams' skill set” - “You need either an extremely credible founding team or a lot of convincing traction” - “Leadership is a choice; anyone can be a leader if they decide to be” --- About Ally Salama: Forbes 30 Under 30:https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/lists/30-under-30-2021/ally-salama/ Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/allysalama/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/allysalama/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/allysalama About Philip Johnston: Website:https://opontia.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnstonphilip/ TechCrunch:https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/08/opontia-gets-42m-to-buy-more-e-commerce-brands-in-eastern-europe-middle-east-and-africa/ --- Support the show by dropping us a rating and review! ©Ally Salama 2022 | Produced by https://www.empwrhouse.com/ ( EMPWR House)

Philip is passionate about helping e-commerce entrepreneurs realize the full value of their brands. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of Opontia, the only digital-first consumer goods group in EEMEA. Opontia was one of the fastest companies in MENA to raise over 40 million dollars in under 9 months. The company was featured as #12 on the Forbes Top 50 Most Funded Startups list in 2021. Prior to founding Opontia, Philip worked for 2 years at McKinsey in their Dubai office on e-commerce strategy, private equity, and post-merger integration. He also spent 2 years working in venture capital across Africa and 5 years in banking between London, Singapore, and New York. He holds an MPA from Harvard University, an MBA from The Wharton School, an MA in Mathematics from Columbia University, and is a CFA Charterholder. In this episode, Philip shares with us his journey of founding Opontia by reflecting on his past and present.Key Timestamps:- [00:46] Introducing Philip and Opontia- [03:10] Philip's Educational Investment- [06:40] Opontia Launch- [10:25] The Founding Team- [12:10] Breaking Records - [14:20] What VCs Look For- [15:40] Leading in Chaos- [19:10] Startups, Governance, and Leadership- [23:00] Fire RoundKey Quotes from Philip Johnston:- “Your chance of founding a unicorn if you do go to an ivy league is 500 times higher”- “I looked at all the companies which produce the highest number of unicorn founders”- “It took a week to raise $3.5M in seed from scratch with no deck or model”- “You should be looking for the idea that best fits with your founding teams' skill set”- “You need either an extremely credible founding team or a lot of convincing traction”- “Leadership is a choice; anyone can be a leader if they decide to be”---About Ally Salama:Forbes 30 Under 30:https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/lists/30-under-30-2021/ally-salama/ Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/allysalama/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/allysalama/Twitter:https://twitter.com/allysalamaAbout Philip Johnston:Website:https://opontia.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnstonphilip/TechCrunch:https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/08/opontia-gets-42m-to-buy-more-e-commerce-brands-in-eastern-europe-middle-east-and-africa/---Support the show by dropping us a rating and review!©Ally Salama 2022 | Produced by https://www.empwrhouse.com/ ( EMPWR House)

I chatted to Alexandra Thur, Founder of Tollington Group and former founding team member at Blackstone-backed Invitation Homes and B2R about the emergence of Single Family Rental as an institutionally-accepted asset class. We covered: The market conditions needed to make Single-Family Rental work in the US The growth of US Single-Family Rental, to ⅓ of homes in some cities What European investors can learn from the US experience, from technological capabilities to considering the needs of local communities up front Guest website: https://www.tollingtongroup.com/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrathur/ Sponsor website: immo.capital Sponsor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/immoinvesttech/ Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/ Host website: annaclareharper.com

On the show this week we welcome Eric Ly, co-founder of Linkedin and their founder CTO. He's now leading his new business Karma Check. We find out how they're using Blockchain to give power back to users. Our second guest is Milan Juza, CIO at TUI, and author of an article on organisational maturity. Connect or follow him on Linkedin and read the full piece, plus blogs on uncertainty and productivity. Fancy letting a piece of AI draw you? https://portrait.vana.com/ Also don't forget to sign up to 'Tech Talks Extra': https://www.nashsquared.com/the-hub/tech-talks-extra-signup-form

In this episode, we cover: Intersectional experience as a cancer survivor across sex, sexuality, and dating. Nuances of cancer stigma in South Asia and how to navigate it.  The need for creating resources specific to the South Asian Young Adult community. About the guest: Sanjay is a Learning Designer who currently leads L&D at Pride Circle. He has previously worked as a part of the Founding Team of Harappa Education and the skilling team of NASSCOM Foundation. He is passionate about mental health, queer rights and cancer advocacy. He got diagnosed with incurable brain cancer at the age of 29 the day he landed on Harvard University's campus to start his Master's program in September 2021. He's currently leading an effort to write & publish a first-of-its-kind book on Adulting with Cancer called ‘Don't Ask Me How I'm Doing: Life, Death and Everything in Between' -- to chronicle the experiences, raise awareness and create a resource for Indian and South Asian young adult cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. He is an incoming graduate student at Harvard University, a postgraduate of the Young India Fellowship program at Ashoka University, and a Valedictorian and Student of the Year from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Key Moments:  2 mins and 3 seconds So my understanding of privilege was very different. Because even if I identified myself as a queer person, it came with many safety nets around me. That went away when I got diagnosed with cancer. Now not only was I disadvantaged because of my sexuality, but I was at a disadvantage because of my cancer experience. 6 mins and 23 seconds So there is this generation of queer people who have just realized that they can be themselves. They are in that phase where they're trying to explore things. They're trying to be openly themselves. There's that frog in the pond syndrome. There are so many fish in the sea, why do you want to settle for one, so everyone's trying to experiment and like, you know, like, find their own feet. 25 mins and 32 seconds The worst thing is when you reveal in a public sort of space, and that public, I don't even mean like a huge stage or like in like a large audience, even when it's just five people together, and you just say that. No, I'm sorry, I can't do this because I'm a cancer survivor. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have, and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manta-cares/support

In this podcast we cover - How to live a life with an incurable cancer Using creativity in moments of darkness Creating a cancer support community for South Asians About Sanjay Deshpande: Sanjay is a Learning Designer who currently leads L&D at Pride Circle. He has previously worked as a part of the Founding Team of Harappa Education and the skilling team of NASSCOM Foundation. He is passionate about mental health, queer rights and cancer advocacy. He got diagnosed with incurable brain cancer at the age of 29 the day he landed on Harvard University's campus to start his Master's program in September 2021. He's currently leading an effort to write & publish a first-of-its-kind book on Adulting with Cancer called ‘Don't Ask Me How I'm Doing: Life, Death and Everything in Between' -- to chronicle the experiences, raise awareness and create a resource for Indian and South Asian young adult cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. He is an incoming graduate student at Harvard University, a postgraduate of the Young India Fellowship program at Ashoka University, and a Valedictorian and Student of the Year from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Key Moments:  4 mins and 1 second: In response to the question “how are you?” When you ask that to a cancer patient or survivor, the expectation is that you're likely wanting to hear the truth. But in my experience, most people aren't ready to hear the truth. They don't want to know that you're struggling, they don't want to know that you're having a mental breakdown. They don't want to know that you are in pain. 18 mins and 23 seconds: Living life with cancer Earlier before cancer, the way I used to usually socialize with my friends was over drinks or over a smoke or going out dancing or to a party. Almost all of them I'm not allowed to do. I can't drink because they tried to trigger my seizures. I can't smoke because, hello cancer. I can't go dancing because my skull hasn't healed from my surgery. I can't stay up late at night because it triggers my cancer and triggers my seizures. So how do you then re-enter this world that you were once a part of, and still live a life right? 30 mins and 3 seconds: About that moment post-treatment. It's kind of like you've you're like running really fast to get to this destination and then you realize the destination is actually a cliff and you're jumping off and you're like ‘oh god I am falling.' Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have, and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manta-cares/support

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ZenCon0 was our first-ever summit to celebrate what we have achieved, share ideas for growth, and envision the future of the broader Horizen ecosystem. We welcomed partners, advisors, and community members on stage to discuss visions and expertise in the area.  You can view the full list of speakers at ZenCon0 on our website at https://zencon.events/ ***** Twitter: https://twitter.com/horizenglobal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horizenglobal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horizenglobal/ Reddit page: https://www.reddit.com/r/Horizen/ Discord channel: https://horizen.global/invite/discord Telegram channel: https://t.me/horizencommunity Website: https://horizen.io Horizen on CoinMarketCap – https://bit.ly/ZENCoinMarketCap Horizen on CoinGecko – https://bit.ly/ZENCoinGecko

Parker Jay-Pachirat is Head of Community and on the Investment Team at Fintech Collective, a DeFi investment firm. She is also part of the Founding Team of Boys Club, a community and DAO helping women and non-binary individuals navigate web3. Parker had a pretty untraditional journey into web3, with a background in humanities and having studied critical theory at a liberal arts college. However, when Parker first learned about blockchain technology, she was so hooked that she decided to pursue a career as a crypto VC, and against all odds, she broke into her dream industry. We dive right into the episode by discussing off chain influences on DAO governance. Parker believes that code isn't law (despite popular belief) and embraces the nuances of humanity in complex decision making. She believes that by utilizing off chain influences for the greater good of the DAO, you can actually create healthier governance models and more authentically represent the will of the DAO. We discuss the pros and cons of anonymous voting, and issues surrounding social capital, voter apathy, and token voting in general. Parker believes that there's no one right way to structure a DAO, but instead thinks deeply about how DAO structure and governance can be implemented differently to best serve the unique purpose of individual DAOs. At Boys Club, Parker is directly overseeing the process of turning Boys Club into a DAO and she's spent the last 11 months researching, creating, and implementing a structure and governance system that is specifically tailored to Boys Club. Parker's shares what she's most excited about as a VC - zero knowledge proofs and rollups. We also dive into how Parker distinctly differentiates marketing from community, with marketing being something you can purchase and community being something that is priceless. Parker shares her thoughts on post humanism as it relates to blockchain technology and inadvertently discloses that she is a Neuralink maxi. Through some fun closing questions we learn a little bit more about Parker personally - she loves StarkNet, her job(s), Boys Club forking, and the city of Berlin.  

Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 194 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Trina Chanl on this week's show. We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday and Saturday, so stay tuned! Trina Chan is the co-founder of No. 8, an Asian-Founded brand that specializes in natural nootropic gummies. The No. 8 team works closely with a network of board-certified doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, clinicians, therapists, and clinical social workers to deliver effective products and reliable information on brain health and mental health. Before founding No. 8, Trina was part of the Founding Team at Museum of Ice Cream, spearheading multi-million dollar partnerships with brands like Target, Sephora, Adidas and American Express. Trina identifies as Chinese-Korean-American, born & raised in Singapore, and a first-generation immigrant to the United States. She currently resides in San Francisco. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asianhustlenetwork/support

Today, David is talking to Elizabeth Brooks. Elizabeth Brooks has senior-level (CMO, CSO, GM) experience in business strategy, the full cross-platform marketing mix, team leadership, marketing data and analytics, and digital marketing strategy and execution. Creative and a digital native. Unusual skill set derived from management positions in venture-backed startups, established high-tech and eCommerce businesses, sports teams and arenas, and media/content corporations. Consumer-facing entertainment, gaming, fashion, lifestyle, and technology experience. Experienced in visual/IoT experience tech - VR, AR, 3D. Passionately interested in technologies and ideas that change consumer behaviors, positively impact communities and the planet, and cause us to look at the world differently. What You'll Learn: Media Business VS. Software Business Music Industry and its Digital Revolution Move from Working on a Startup to Working with a Family Office Portfolio Early Stage Marketing and its Challenges Brand Recognition and Finding Marketing Path Angel Investing and Syndication B2B and B2C Marketing Importance of Content Favorite Quote: “If I think I will make a difference, am I more inclined to invest? Yes!” The Capital Stack All Things Tech Investing and Value Creation Early growth investor David Paul interviews the world's most excellent ecosystem, learns how to start and scale your own business, and finds an edge in today's capital markets. To connect with David, visit: Twitter - https://twitter.com/davidpaulvc (CLICK HERE) Substack - http://davidpaul.substack.com/ (CLICK HERE) LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/Davidpaulvc (CLICK HERE) IG - https://www.instagram.com/davidpaulvc/ (CLICK HERE) DISCLAIMER: David Paul is the founder and general partner at DWP Capital. All opinions expressed by David and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of DWP capital. This podcast is for formational purposes only and should not be relied upon for decisions. David and guests may maintain positions in the securities discussed on this podcast.

Kyle Samani is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner @ Multicoin Capital, one of the leading crypto native funds of the last decade with positions in Solana, FTX, Fractal, and Helium to name a few. As for Kyle, before moving to the world of venture and crypto, he founded Pristine, a health IT startup that raised more than $5M in VC, and was acquired by Upskill. In Today's Episode With Kyle Samani We Discuss: 1.) The Founding of Multicoin Capital: How did Kyle make his way from a healthcare startup to founding Multicoin? What was his a-ha moment with the realization of the opportunity we have ahead of us in crypto? What does Kyle know now that he wishes he had known when he started Multicoin? 2.) Crypto Investing in 2022: Why does Kyle believe the crypt investing landscape is less collaborative than ever? What are the biggest challenges of token issuances today? How does the option of liquidity help and hurt Kyle's investor psychology? Is Kyle concerned the volatility in the market will harm institutional investor sentiment for crypto? 3.) Constructing a Crypto Portfolio in 2022: Why does Kyle not believe in temporal diversification? Why does sector-centric company diversification suck? Why are the loss ratios in crypto so much lower than in traditional venture? Why does Kyle believe a no reserves model is optimal in crypto? 4.) Multicoin vs Traditional Venture Firms: Why does Kyle believe that every person over 10 people in a venture firm is a net negative towards the investment decision-making process? What do Kyle and Multicoin do reach the truth together? How do they aggressively use writing and word docs to progress their thoughts? Their discussions are "brutal", how brutal can one be in a discussion on a deal? How does one make team members feel safe but also really push them for the truth and debate? Item's Mentioned in Today's Episode: Kyle's Favourite Recent Reading: Eugene Wei Kyle's Most Recent Investment: Delphia

Andrew Munday is the cofounder and COO of Local Kitchens - a digital food hall. Before that, he was employee #1 at DoorDash.In this episode, we talked about strategies for supply acquisition and retention in a marketplace, how to iterate manually before you have a robust product team, how to hire well, how to scale culture, and much more.--- Execs is a show for founders, operators, and pioneers who want to understand the playbooks, frameworks, and tactics that leading tech companies today have used to scale.  To engage further:  Check out the On Deck job board Share your thoughts with us on Twitter:  Hosted by: @eriktorenberg Featuring guest: @andrewRM3Produced by: @jacksonsteger Brought to you by: @beondeck 

Austin is Founder & CEO of FlexIt Inc., whose mission is to create exceptionally flexible and empowering fitness experiences for consumers across the world. FlexIt provides flexible access to gyms, as well as personalized training sessions virtually. Austin is an entrepreneur with broad-based experience in strategy, business development, finance, and capital raising. He's worked across the consumer health & wellness, sports, entertainment, transportation and technology verticals. Over the years Austin has developed strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Therabody, DoorDash, American Express, 24 Hour Fitness, Gold's Gym, among others. Austin began his career in startups before progressing to venture capital. He is a partner, Founding Team member and former Chief of Staff at industry-leading private aviation unicorn Wheels Up, which IPOd in July 2021 through a SPAC. A proven fitness industry leader, he was named a 2020 IHRSA Rising Star - an accolade that recognizes the top talent, under 35 years of age, in the fitness industry. He regularly advocates on behalf of the fitness industry as a featured guest speaker. Among other University related initiatives, Austin is on the board of Columbia Business School's Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center. He is also a Lang advisor/coach, as well as a Columbia Business School Startup Track Advisor. Austin is a frequent guest lecturer at Columbia Business School, where he talks about entrepreneurship, founding a business, leading a startup, and related subjects. Austin was valedictorian of Roslyn (NY) High School. He is a graduate of Columbia University (BA) and Columbia Business School (MBA).   Links:   Pocketsuite: https://pocketsuite.io/register/future  FlexIt https://www.instagram.com/flexit_fitness   https://flexit.fit/