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Are you dreaming of launching the next unicorn startup? Before you quit your day job and pour your life savings into that brilliant idea, you might want to listen to this episode. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein is joined by Scotty Allen, startup advisor and founder of The Product Bus, to dive deep into the realities of startup funding, the risks of bootstrapping, and the importance of knowing which "game" you're playing as a founder. In this episode, you will: Understand the risks and challenges of bootstrapping vs seeking funding Learn why validation is crucial before building a full product Recognize the importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses as a founder Discover how to "know the game you're playing" in the startup world Identify the dangers of falling into the sunk cost fallacy Gain perspective on realistic startup success rates Appreciate the value of failing fast and learning from failures Explore strategies for efficient idea validation and prototyping Consider alternative paths to building successful businesses outside the VC model The Pact Honour The Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please: Follow, rate, and review us in your listening app Subscribe to the TSP Mailing List at https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Secure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/ Follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@startup-podcast Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media following. Key links The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. For a limited-time offer of US$1,000 off, go to www.vanta.com/tsp. Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A The Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.show Learn more about Chris and Yaniv Work 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/ Credits Editor: Justin McArthur Content Strategist: Carolina Franco https://www.linkedin.com/in/francocarolina/ Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang
Apple is rumored to have a smart lock in the works. Is this the next step in their take on the smart home space, or is it too little too late? How smart solutions are being utilized to maximize utility in small spaces. And Henry Clifford writes about curiosity and its use in catching interest for customers.Every week we look at what integrators need to know about the residential industry around them. We gather the biggest news and discuss it with a panel of experts. Joining us this week is Scotty Allen from Josh.ai and Jason Knott from D-Tools.Host: Matt ScottGuests:Jason Knott – D-ToolsScotty Allen – Josh.aiLinks to sources:CE Pro – Apple's Smart Doorbell Might Be In ProductionResidential Tech Today – Maximizing Small Spaces Through AVResidential Systems – Utilizing Curiosity For Your BusinessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If you work in tech and or with startups and you haven't heard a dozen people say a version of “we need to add AI” ot “I'm building an AI product”, then well weve been in different meetings. It can feel like a mess of talk and buzzwords, and honestly a lot of it is, so how does the average founder navigate all the noise and work out what we really should be focusing on when it comes to AI? is here to help try to asnwer that question. Gavin is the founder of Tactic AI and the developer of the Airtok AI Token.--------The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and edited by Sammy Perryman. Original sound design by Rob Clarke. Executive Producers are Natalie Ellis and Scotty Allen for Hieland Road.If you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What influences the decision to bootstrap a startup as opposed to going down the fundeaising route, and if you decide to go that waty, how do you do it? My guest for this episode, Tom Bruining, stepped out of a long histopry of working in funded startups and decided to do just that. Along with his co-founders, Tom started HowdyGo, a product that allows you to easyilu Capture real, interactive product demosTo share that journey and help us learn from it, Tom joins us now.--------The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and edited by Sammy Perryman. Original sound design by Rob Clarke. Executive Producers are Natalie Ellis and Scotty Allen for Hieland Road.If you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Most founders don't see themselves as sales people, and many either try to avoid taking on that role altogether, or offloading it as soon as possible. What is the best way for founders to approach sales when its not a comfortable pair of shoes, how do you know when it's time to transition away from founder-led sales, and how do you do it?To help me unpack this host Scotty Allen is joined by Gavin Tye. Gavin is the founder of sales market fit where he helps founders, and their teams create a repeatable sales framework that delivers real results for their business.--------The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and edited by Sammy Perryman. Original sound design by Rob Clarke. Executive Producers are Natalie Ellis and Scotty Allen for Hieland Road.If you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When you hear the word crowdfunding you might think about that Kickstarter you backed for that groovy new gadget that you may or may not have ever received, or the GoFundMe that you donated to help someone going through something terrible, but until recently you may not think of it as viable option for funding your startup.One person who done much more than think about it is Kane Jackson, Kane is the cofounder and CEO of Maslow. A new fintech that is aiming to create a majority customer owned financial instution that serves and represents customers rather than profiting from them, and Maslow has just completed a very successful crowdfunding campaign. So, how does crowdfunding for startups work, who should try it, and what should you watch out for? We discuss this and more.You can find Kane Jackson on LinkedIn and Maslow at Maslow.com.au --------The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Original sound design by Rob Clarke. Executive Producers are Tiffany Ashdown and Scotty Allen for Hieland Road.If you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
At the start, every business is a bootstrapped business. Founders inject their own capital and/or sweat to get things rolling, and then work out what funding model or models is most likely to work for their idea.It's easy to want to skip through the hard bits and get to the moment where cash is raining down from the sky, but there are things about bootstrapping that give you insights into building businesses that you don't get anywhere else.To talk about the ways that bootstrapping can make you a better founder, we're joined by Yaniv Bernstein. Yaniv has had long tenures at Google and Airtasker and is co-host of The Startup Podcast which focuses on building Silicon-Valley style startups.--------The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Original sound design by Rob Clarke. Executive Producers are Tiffany Ashdown and Scotty Allen for Hieland Road.If you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bootstrapping a startup is not for the faint of heart. If you really commit to the journey, there are plenty of lows and setbacks to face before you reach a high - if you ever do.We know the success stories, but not always the pivots and failures that came before them. So what is building a startup really like in 2024?Our guest for this episode is right in the thick of it. Jo Agresta is the CEO and Founder of Abodey, the Ultimate AI Home Buyer's agent. --------The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Original sound design by Rob Clarke. Executive Producers are Tiffany Ashdown and Scotty Allen for Hieland Road.If you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Software as a service, or SaaS, has been responsible for much of the explosive growth of tech as we know it. What is it like to found and build in the world of SaaS startups? How does your approach as a founder have to change if you know you're going to be entering the world of Software as a Service?To help us unpack this we're joined by Kirk Drage, tech veteran and founder and CEO of LeapSheep. --------The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Original sound design by Rob Clarke. Executive Producers are Tiffany Ashdown and Scotty Allen for Hieland Road.If you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You may have heard the term "Impact Startup" and wondered what it really means. In broad terms, an impact startup is a business that is designed to solve major societal problems, But what does that look like in reality? What are some examples of impact startups and how do you start? To help us unpack this, we're joined by Annette Rose, founder of the Impact Startup Kids Get Money is a fun, easy to use online program that gives kids money skills for life. Annette joins us to share her journey and what impact startups mean in general.--------The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Original sound design by Rob Clarke. Executive Producers are Tiffany Ashdown and Scotty Allen for Hieland Road.If you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Getting a startup up and running seems to come with an endless to do list, and while some things are exciting, others are just plain necessary. Knowing when you need to formalise the legal structure of your business, what to choose and how to do it can be overwhelming, so we've invited Talt Anast from Allied Legal to help us work out w2hat is whatAllied Legal is a Melbourne-base firm that focuses legal solutions and advice to innovative businesses and entrepreneurial minds.--------The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Original sound design by Rob Clarke. Executive Producers are Tiffany Ashdown and Scotty Allen for Hieland Road.If you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's no end to the list of things a founder needs to think about at the start of the startup journey. Operations might be seen as something that comes later, but laying the groundwork in the early days, without overdoing it, can lead to a much easier path to scale. Tiffany Ashdown, experienced Operations Manager and Co-Founder / COO of The Product Bus, joins us to discuss. --------The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Original sound design by Rob Clarke. Executive Producers are Tiffany Ashdown and Scotty Allen for Hieland Road.If you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do Startups have an Ageism Problem?We recorded our discussion with Kirstin Hunter prior to the WGEA gender pay gap report release, but the discussion couldn't be more timely.One element of the WGEA report showed that the pay gap for women increases by age range. While you might look at that stat and say it shows the gap is closing generationally, it's a stark reminder of the additional barriers that older women face in the workforce. Kirstin Hunter the Managing Director (NSW) at Techstars - a longtime mentor for Black bird giants and Startmate, and one of the creators of Grapevine, the platform created earlier this year that empowers individuals in Australia's tech scene by spotlighting personal stories and insights. --------The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Original sound design by Rob Clarke. Executive Producers are Tiffany Ashdown and Scotty Allen for Hieland Road.If you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Building the right team is an essential part of early stage startups. Finding a balance of skills, experience, and personalities can truly be a make or break factor.To discuss the best ways to approach talent acquisition when you're bootstrapping, I'm joined by Steve Grace, founder and CEO of The Nudge Group, a specialist recruitment company focusing on the startup space. The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Original sound design by Rob Clarke. Executive Producers are Tiffany Ashdown and Scotty Allen for Hieland Road. If you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the outside, achieving investment in your startup feels like a peak achievement, but the reality is its the start of a much steeper climb that has its upsides and its downs. Someone who knows this journey very well is Nick Chang, who has founded and successfully exited more than one company, and this episode he joins us to help shed some light on what you mightn't know about being funded,. -----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As a product focused startup podcast, it's impossible to spend too much time talking about market positioning. What is it and what simple and affordable strategies can bootstrapping founders use to find it, reassess it, and find it again? To unpack that I'm joined by Michelle Picoto, Michelle is the Co-Founder of Deepstar Strategic. She's spent the last 17 years driving business growth through positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies, across tech startups, agencies, and enterprises in Europe and Australia.-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode, we're joined by Kim Kerton from Good Side of The Bed - and the host, creator, and producer of Unemployed & Afraid - a small business podcast for the brave self-employed with 100 episodes. Kim is also a creative and commercially minded podcast strategist, helping brands and business owners build themselves big podcasts.There's a lot to learn from Kim's entrepreneurial journey, which started at the age of 21, and we're going to cover it all, with a lot for early stage founders to consider and learn from on the topic of Founder Wellbeing and Growth.-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back for 2024 with brand new episodes starting this week! In our first show of 2024, we're joined by Jane Del Rosso of The Business of Food to talk about "Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap".When do you know it's time to take the lead and follow your entrepreneurial dream? Can you leave it too late? What are the pitfalls to look out for? We talk about this and much more. We also look at how so much of the product mindset and strategy is the same across both digital and physical products. -----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With new startups popping up every other minute standing out is important. Beyond a memorable brand identify is the experience that your prospects and customers have with your business. In this episode we're joined by Garry Williams, the Director of Engagement at Tractor Ventures. Over the last three years Tractor Ventures has built a recognisable brand and voice as the premier alt-capital funding solution for Australian and New Zealand Startups, and Garry has had a pivotal role in shaping the brand and the customer experience. We're going to unpack that experience, as well as cover the basics of revenue based funding, and most likely Lego is going to get a mention as well!-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you know the difference between a product mindset and a project mindset? Which one you apply to your startup can have a major impact on your chances of success.On this Bootstrap Bites, we're discussion "How a project mindset can kill your startup". What's the difference between product / project mindset, how can you use the strengths of each at the right times in the startup journey, and what are the traps to avoid? We have the answers!-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The venture capital space is a world unto its own, and when founders misunderstand what it is and isn't the results can be disastrous.What are the basics you need to know, and how should a bootstrapping founder navigate it? To unpack we're joined by Sramana Mitra. Sramana is the founder and CEO of the global virtual incubator and accelerator One Million by One Million, and a highly regarded Silicon Valley entrepreneur and strategist.-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does the language you use in your startup pitch communicate what you intend, or does it send the wrong message altogether?On this Bootstrap Bites, we talk through five of the biggest red flags that our host Scotty Allen keeps an ear out when listening to startup ideas. Are you guilty of any of these? Listen to find out, and discover better things to say instead!-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guest Kyle Wiens Panelist Richard Littaueropen-source Show Notes Hello and welcome to Sustain! Richard is in Portland at FOSSY, the Free and Open Source Software Yearly conference that is held by the Software Freedom Conservancy. In this exciting episode, Richard welcomes Kyle Wiens, the driving force behind iFixit, a large open source collection of user-generated repair manuals. Born out of a response to Apple's stringent copyright regime on their service manuals, iFixit has grown into the most extensive collection of medical service manuals for hospitals. Kyle shares his journey from combating copyright laws to working on right to repair laws for everyday devices like tractors. From discussing locks on toasters to exploring the use of Linux and WINE on John Deere tractors, Kyle offers an insightful glimpse into the world of repair, open source contributions, and the potential futures of hardware. Press download now to hear more cool stuff! [00:00:46] Kyle explains that iFixit is a large open source collection of repair manuals. The manuals are created by the users, not sources from other companies, and they are the largest collection of medical service manuals for hospitals, from ventilators to vital sign monitors since the COVID-19 pandemic. [00:02:08] Kyle explains that iFixit is a for-profit company that sells parts and tools. He also mentions his friendship with Scotty Allen from Strange Parts. [00:03:08] Richard brings up the topic of legal implications surrounding iFixit and Kyle explains that while they do receive takedown notices, they've never been sued. He discusses how they deal with these notices, providing a detailed analysis of fair use. [00:05:27] Richard asks about LEGO building guides on iFixit, to which Kyle mentions a separate website dedicated to it. [00:06:04] We hear about the “Right to Repair” laws they are advocating for in various states. Kyle discusses the success of passing four bills in three states, focusing on electric wheelchairs and tractors, a consumer electronics bill passes in New York, and a law passed in Minnesota. [00:09:00] Kyle tells us his perspective about the intersection between right to repair and open source. [00:11:07] Richard asks Kyle if he collaborates with groups like Software Freedom Conservancy to circumvent these protections, and he confirms and gives an example of their work with “Right to Repair” laws for tractors. [00:12:46] What's exciting for Kyle about this conference? Kyle expresses optimism about the conference and the potential of transferring the momentum from the right to repair movement to the open source world. [00:13:33] Kyle suggests that open source contributors can help by assigning their copyrights to the Conservancy, aiming to get GPL software into as much physical hardware as possible. [00:14:46] You can go to iFixit.com for guidance on fixing their devices and find out where you can follow Kyle online. Links SustainOSS (https://sustainoss.org/) SustainOSS Twitter (https://twitter.com/SustainOSS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) SustainOSS Discourse (https://discourse.sustainoss.org/) podcast@sustainoss.org (mailto:podcast@sustainoss.org) Open Collective-SustainOSS Contribute (https://opencollective.com/sustainoss) SustainOSS Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/tags/sustainoss) Richard Littauer Twitter (https://twitter.com/richlitt?lang=en) Software Freedom Conservancy (https://sfconservancy.org/) Open OSS (https://openoss.sourceforge.net/) Kyle Wiens Website (https://kylewiens.com/) Kyle Wiens Twitter (https://twitter.com/kwiens?lang=en) Kyle Wiens LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylewiens?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F) iFixit (https://www.ifixit.com/) Strange Parts (https://www.strangeparts.com/author/scotty/) The Repair Association (https://www.repair.org/) The End of Ownership: Why You Need to Fight America's Copyright Laws by Kyle Wiens (Wired) (https://www.wired.com/2014/01/174071/) Credits Produced by Richard Littauer (https://www.burntfen.com/) Edited by Paul M. Bahr at Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Show notes by DeAnn Bahr Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Special Guest: Kyle Wiens.
Total Addressable Market, or TAM, is an important validation metric that is often misunderstood and misused, so how do you navigate TAM without getting lost in the numbers, and how relevant is TAM to bootstrapping founders?To unpack this, we're joined by Alex Urquhart - a growth and product marketing specialist and the founder of Market Science, helping businesses understand, prioritise & action the next steps in growing their business.The Bootstrap is your twice-weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. The Bootstrap is now coming to you twice a week! Our Thursday episodes will follow the format we've been using so far, with startup news and a discussion topic with a guest, but on Tuesdays we'll be releasing what we're calling “Bootstrap Bites”.These episodes will be a bit more informal, and they are going to include our producer, Declan Magee, and from time to members of The Product Bus team to break down some key tips for founders from a product manager's viewpoint.To kick this off, producer Declan put our host Scotty Allen in the hot seat, so if you've every wondered how a Disney Kid turned educator turned product manager became a startup coach, this one is for you!-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Roann Junio-Hartmann of Cobber to share her inspiring first-time founder story, which has plenty of tips for boostrapping founders. -----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Andrew Sharpe - Tech and Scaleup Advisor / Early Stage Investor - to discuss "Selling without a product"How much of a product do you need before you start selling? Some startups spend too long in development without testing the waters of the market, while some over promise and underdeliver, if all. How do you strike the balance? -----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Erin Clark from The Exchange Collective to look at Market Positioning for Bootstrapped Startups.Market Fit, or Positioning, is the first key milestone on the startup journey, and for bootstrapping founders it's an incredibly important and challenging undertaking. With a limited budget for research and testing and shorter runways, many of the examples from the venture capital world simply don't fit the brief, so how does a bootstrapping founder approach finding market fit while navigating the wider startup ecosystem?-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Kirstin Hunter of Techstars and Nikki Tugano of SeenCulture to discuss the impact of the Startup Muster Report and Sam Joel's LinkedIn attacks on women in Australia's tech industry. What does it say about the state of the Australian Startup Ecosystem, and what can we do about it? -----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.This episode, we're joined by Sean Grealy of Sell Anything to discuss Finding Your First Customers. Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. -----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.This episode, Founder, Tech Executive and Podcaster Yaniv Bernstein joins host Scotty Allen to ask - Can you Bootstrap a Unicorn?Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. -----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Founder, Advisor, and Podcaster Preethi Mohan joins host Scotty Allen to ask - What is a Founder Mindset?Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. Find out more about Preethi Mohan at https://www.linkedin.com/in/preethzzz/-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Transformation Consultant and Coach Jason Jestin joins host Scotty Allen to look at the right timing and strategies to use when considering your startup competitor analysisEach week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. Find out more about Jason Jestin at https://career-clarity-coaching.com/-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Amanda Walker (Aussie Holiday Stays) joins host Scotty Allen to unpack the challenge of finding the right problem to solve in the right way, using her experience building a two-way marketplace as an example. Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. Find out more about Amanda and Aussie Holiday Stays at https://aussieholidaystays.com.au/-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and edited by Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Matt Ainsworth (Startup Founder Mindset) joins host Scotty Allen to look at the main reasons startups fail - not finding product market fit, and how good strategies in idea validation can help.Each week we'll look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. Find out more about Matt and Startup Founder Mindset at https://sfmindset.com-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced by Declan Magee with assistance from Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.In our first episode, host Scotty Allen joined by business innovation expert, founder, and author Gavin Reddrop to unpack what bootstrapping a startup really means, and whether or not it's for you. Each week we'll look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. -----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced by Declan Magee with assistance from Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You don't have to worry about where in the world is Matt Scott, because Tim is here to take over. We are looking at the latest news and information surrounding the residential side of the AV industry along with a panel of experts. Joining us this week is Manager of Software Development for BlackWire Designs Seth Johnson, Chief Operating Officer for Josh.ai Scotty Allen and Owner of TruMedia Home Amanda Wildman.An extended discussion on voice control systems within the residential space, and how those voice assistants are evolving with technology.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It hasnt been your scotty allen day your month your week or even your year Full episode at https://www.patreon.com/ChapoFYM
Sit down and listen to Allen Autosports, and Dallas County Speedways very own Scotty Allen discuss USRA/POWRi, The Racers reunion, and life of a racer/chassis builder!
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In this episode Kevin talks with Scotty Allen from the youtube channel strange parts. we Talk to Scotty about his origin Story , his nomad lifestyle and how he came up with the strangeparts channel.you can find his youtube channel below(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8DQrSp5yEP937qNqTooOw) please like comment and subscribe to this site as it really helps our podcast. http://www.anythingbut925.com
Scotty Allen is the man behind the hugely successful YouTube channel, Strange Parts. He joins Joerg and AJ for Scene World's Repair Month to talk building and repairing your own hardware, China's unique electronics marketplace, and why preserving older hardware is important for future generations. (Interview begins at 14:42)
Elliot Williams and Mike Szczys take a look at advances in photogrammetry (building 3D models out of many photographs from a regular camera), a delay pedal that's both aesthetically and aurally pleasing, and the power of AI to identify garden slugs. Mike interviews Scotty Allen while walking the streets and stores of the Shenzhen Electronics markets. We delve into SD card problems with Raspberry Pi, putting industrial controls on your desk, building a Geiger counter for WiFi, and the sad truth about metal 3D printing.Take a look at the links below if you want to follow along, and as always, tell us what you think about this episode in the comments! https://wp.me/paBn4l-1u53
Our guest this week is Scotty Allen. Scotty is a nomadic engineer, entrepreneur, adventurer and storyteller who orbits around San Francisco and Shenzhen, China. He runs a YouTube channel Strange Parts, a travel adventure show for geeks where he goes on adventures ranging from building his own iPhone in China to trying to make a manhole cover in India. For show notes visit: http://kk.org/cooltools/scotty-allen-strange-parts
Discover more tech podcasts like this: Tech Podcast Asia. Produced by Pikkal & Co - Award Winning Podcast Agency. [03:10] An introduction to the book Shenzhen Superstars by Johan Nylander and the story of Silicon Valley veteran Scotty Allen [17:10] Is the shift to Asia a real thing and will Shenzhen be the new New York? What's hype and what's reality in the emergence of one of the most exciting megacities in the world? [37:55] The Greater Bay Area: An introduction to the Pearl River Delta Integration Plan introduced by the Chinese Government. Is this megacity construction project going to be a game-changer felt globally?
[03:10] An introduction to the book Shenzhen Superstars by Johan Nylander and the story of Silicon Valley veteran Scotty Allen [17:10] Is the shift to Asia a real thing and will Shenzhen be the new New York? What's hype and what's reality in the emergence of one of the most exciting megacities in the world? [37:55] The Greater Bay Area: An introduction to the Pearl River Delta Integration Plan introduced by the Chinese Government. Is this megacity construction project going to be a game-changer felt globally?
[03:10] An introduction to the book Shenzhen Superstars by Johan Nylander and the story of Silicon Valley veteran Scotty Allen [17:10] Is the shift to Asia a real thing and will Shenzhen be the new New York? What's hype and what's reality in the emergence of one of the most exciting megacities in the world? [37:55] The Greater Bay Area: An introduction to the Pearl River Delta Integration Plan introduced by the Chinese Government. Is this megacity construction project going to be a game-changer felt globally?
Welcome to the first Episode of the second season of Stories Connecting Dots. Listen to Peter Bihr, telling the tale of Shenzhen, where hardware is software is hardware. And everything is hardware is software is hardware. And where cycle time is close to zero. Shenzhen is a place where you can go and order anything from ideation on your product to a 3D print in industry quality and all of that in days rather than weeks or months. "The future is already here, it is just not very evenly distributed" - William Gibson, of course, 1999 Listen to Peter help us understand what this means and what the consequences are. And what we can learn from it. As a side aspect, understand the role of WeChat in China and how a future of a platform-that-integrates-everything already exists. Join us onto this little excursion into one of the futures that are already present. And not just as a Gibson-eqsue Blade-Runner-like-fantasy but in the real world and in cinemascope. References and background Peter's written report on Shenzhen: View Source Shenzhen A flickr album (hey, flickr! - still around!?) on Peter's travels to Shenzhen. Ben Thompson (of Stratechery fame) writes on the magnitude of integration of WeChat (which is beyond imagination to our culture) Scotty Allen] on how he "made his own iPhone in China" - just a great idea and video on the fringe of what's possible in tech today. Also great Shenzhen impressions. A must watch. And of course, Peter Bihr is The Waving Cat for work. Reach out to him. He is just great. If you want to get more into hardware and the IoT, join [thingscon], the conference that Peter helps to organise and roll out globally. Finally Thanks for listening to this episode. If you liked, please spread the word and leave a 5 star review on iTunes. If you have complaints and suggestions, please give me a nudge! I love it!
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