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This week on The AI Report, Liam Lawson talks with Nick Jain, former IdeaScale CEO and founder of Content Hurricane, about how he used AI to completely replace traditional marketing and scale his funnel 50x.Nick shares how a $25 AI agent outperformed his in-house team, created content that outranked McKinsey on Google, and helped him build one of the most efficient B2B funnels in SaaS. He breaks down how he did it, why most marketers are missing the shift, and what the future looks like when AI runs most of your company's creative output.Also in this episode: • Building a 90% AI-powered inbound funnel • Why content teams will be replaced, not reskilled • The new role of product managers in an AI-led org • How Content Hurricane scales enterprise-quality assets with no human input • The future of education, work, and intellectual leverageThis is not a “how to write prompts” episode. It's a front-row view into what happens when a founder goes all in on AI and doesn't look back.Subscribe to The AI Report:https://theaireport.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin the community:https://www.skool.com/the-ai-report-community/aboutChapters:(00:00) Why Content Marketing Is On Its Way Out(01:14) A $25 Agent vs a Whole Marketing Team(02:26) Nick's Moment of Clarity in Amsterdam(03:28) Scaling Content With ChatGPT in 30 Minutes(05:21) Running Mandatory AI Training at IdeaScale(06:45) Who Actually Adopted the Tech(08:17) From Harvard MBA to Startup CEO(09:00) Inside a 90% Automated Marketing Funnel(10:00) What Good Content Actually Means for SEO(12:31) Why Algorithms Are Not the Point(14:13) Tracking True ROI Across All Content(16:13) The Channels That Still Work(17:08) Nick's Favorite Prompt Strategy(18:34) The End of the Content Marketing Role(20:21) CEO Ethics in the AI Age(22:04) Why Sales and Product Still Matter(24:03) The Future of Product Management(25:31) Why Generalists Have the Edge Now(27:05) What Happens to Traditional Education(28:10) The Chips Are Coming: Post-Human Thinking(30:13) How Content Hurricane Operates(32:01) Awareness to Action With AI(33:36) The Simplicity Advantage in UX(35:09) Prompting for Depth, Not Generic Output(36:03) Product With Purpose(36:22) Massive Growth Metrics From the Funnel(38:12) Why Nick Keeps Building(39:05) How to Connect With Him

What if security wasn't something developers had to think about at all? That's the vision Travis McPeak—former Netflix and Databricks security leader—is building at Resourcely. In this episode, he breaks down why most security tools fail, how trust between security and engineering got broken, and what it really takes to fix cloud misconfigurations before they hit production. Travis also shares what compliance is getting wrong, why developer experience is non-negotiable, and what he learned going from big tech to startup CEO. Travis: www.linkedin.com/in/travismcpeak Resourcely: www.resourcely.io Jon: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan Sasha: www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich YSecurity: www.ysecurity.io

In this episode, Guillaume Luccisano, founder of Yuma AI, shares his journey of building his third startup. Yuma AI is revolutionizing customer service automation for ecommerce businesses, specifically large Shopify merchants, by leveraging cutting-edge AI technology. Before launching Yuma, Guillaume was an early member of Twitch (formerly Justin.tv) and went on to co-found Socialcam, which was later acquired by Autodesk. From 2015 to 2021, he was the co-founder and CTO of Triplebyte, a company that also went through Y Combinator. With a deep background in startups and a keen eye for innovation, Guillaume has invested in over 70 startups, continuously seeking the next big idea. Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you a are growing AI Startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com

In this conversation, Michael Fisher, founder and CEO of Rotten, shares his journey of building a candy brand from scratch with zero experience in the industry. He talks about the initial trap that many startup CEOs fall into, himself included, of chasing the symbols of success instead of focusing on the business fundamentals. Michael then shares his personal connection to candy and the creative process behind building a brand narrative that emotionally resonates with consumers. During the conversation, we touch on the power of learning from advisors, the role of Kickstarter in validating his product concept, and his focus on healthier ingredients while maintaining great taste. Michael also shares insights on creative collaboration, the challenges of competing in the candy industry, including navigating legal issues with larger brands, and his vision for a better world through diverse product options.Key points from this episode:Transitioning from a startup CEO mindset to a real business is crucial.Learning from advisors and networking is key to success.Kickstarter served as a validation tool for Rotten's concept.A personal connection to candy inspired the brand's focus.Building a brand narrative is essential in a competitive market.World-building with engaging characters enhances brand identity through rich and engaging storytelling.The candy industry is brand-dominated, requiring strong branding to compete for loyalty.A significant portion of consumers are purchasing less candy due to health concerns.The brand aims to attract consumers who have never purchased better-for-you candy before.Formulation challenges are common when creating healthier candy options.The brand has undergone multiple reformulations to improve product quality.Legal challenges from larger brands can be daunting, but also indicate market presence.The goal is to provide consumers with better options that taste great.A better world means offering diverse food options, including healthier choices. Sound Bites:"It's really hard to remember that there isn't a playbook. What's going to work for your brand is going to be a unique path.""I stopped buying a lot of candy, actually, and I missed it. I missed the experience of eating candy.”"I really wanted to have a focus on building a strong brand that people could love.""We have worlds that haven't been explored, you know, Freektopia and all these fun places.”“More than a third of consumers in our category, non-chocolate candy, reported purchasing less candy over the last year. And the number one reason they report that is health and diet concerns."“We are showing that there is demand from people and people are willing to pay a premium for candy that still tastes incredible and gives them some of these health benefits.”“We're gonna win here is if someone eats our candy and it's their favorite candy, regardless of the health benefits.""So that was a fun time for me to play around in my kitchen, but I quickly learned that it's a very technical product to make." Links:Michael Fisher on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fisher1/Rotten - https://eatrotten.com/Rotten on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eatrotten/Rotten on Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@eatrottenRotten on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@eatrottenRotten on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/eatrotten/posts/…Dr James Richardson - Evolve CPG episode 74 - https://modernspecies.com/brands-for-a-better-world-podcast/focus-on-your-fans-dr-james-richardson-premium-growth-solutions?rq=rampingRamping Your Brand Book - https://www.rampingyourbrand.com/…Brands for a Better World Episode Archive - http://brandsforabetterworld.com/Brands for a Better World on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-for-a-better-world/Modern Species - https://modernspecies.com/Modern Species on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-species/Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/…Print Magazine Design Podcasts - https://www.printmag.com/categories/printcast/…Heritage Radio Network - https://heritageradionetwork.org/Heritage Radio Network on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heritage-radio-network/posts/Heritage Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRadioNetworkHeritage Radio Network on X - https://x.com/Heritage_RadioHeritage Radio Network on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heritage_radio/Heritage Radio Network on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@heritage_radio Chapters: 03:00 Introduction to Michael Fisher and Rotten06:09 The Transition from Startup CEO to Real Business08:49 Learning the CPG Landscape12:00 The Role of Advisors and Networking14:59 Kickstarter: A Launchpad for Validation18:11 Personal Connection to Non-Chocolate Candy21:05 Building a Brand with a Narrative23:55 World Building in Brand Development28:31 Creative Collaboration in Candy Design31:49 Building Emotional Connections with Consumers33:01 Competing in the Candy Industry39:05 Formulation Challenges and Product Development47:42 Navigating Legal Challenges with Big Candy53:39 A Vision for a Better World through Options

Welcome to Culture Rebooted. A podcast from HR Rebooted. As a fractional Chief People Officer, Michelle Strasburger helps CEOs of fast-growing companies realign leadership actions with the culture you want to build. She enables your teams to re-engage, your leaders to unite, and your company to scale without losing its identity. On this podcast, Michelle and her guests share their insights on how to establish a winning organizational culture. Today we met with Dominique St. Fleur from Intramark.  Dominique shares his insights on culture, growth and scaling while keeping culture strong.  He also shares some nuggets for Startup CEOs.  Learn more about Intramark at www.intramark.io or on their LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/company/intramark

In this episode, Amir sits down with Zach Barney, Co-founder and CEO of Mobly, the system of record for event marketers. Zach's story takes us from his early ambitions of joining the NSA to a career-altering injury, a serendipitous fall into sales, and eventually the founding of Mobly. This episode explores not only the career pivots that led Zach to entrepreneurship, but also the mental, financial, and strategic challenges he faced along the way.If you've ever thought about switching paths or launching your own thing — especially from a non-technical background — Zach's journey is proof that drive, vision, and grit can get you there.

Squire Technologies CEO and cofounder Songe LaRon joined Forbes senior writer Jabari Young at the Nasdaq MarketSite to update the New York-based software company. In 2021, Forbes reported Squire reached a $747 million valuation after a $60 million raise that attracted investors, including NBA star Stephen Curry and entertainer Trevor Noah.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it take to go from engineer to founder, from startup CEO to scale CEO? In this special live episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Managing Director Karan Mehandru sits down with Mohit Aron, founder of Nutanix and Cohesity, to uncover the lessons behind his success. Mohit shares his unique hiring strategy, how to identify product-market fit, and the power of balancing vision with execution. Whether you're navigating your first company or scaling your third, Mohit's advice is a masterclass in resilience, grit, and building a legacy. Full Transcript: https://bit.ly/42xnyD9 Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction  (02:04) Traits of Successful Founders  (05:03) Challenges in Transitioning from CTO to Startup CEO to Scaling CEO  (07:51) Effective Hiring Strategies (13:42) Defining Product-Market Fit 15:55 Balancing Vision and Focus  (17:48) The Importance of a Bigger Vision  (20:12) The Role of a CEO Post Product-Market Fit  (22:00) Delegation and Leadership Strategies  (24:23) Generative AI: Hype vs. Reality  (27:09) Crafting a Vision and Minimum Lovable Product  (28:56) Choosing the Right Investors and Building a Board  (32:15) Framework for Startup Success

Alex Kantrowitz of Big Technology weighs in on what Microsoft and Meta's reported job cuts and hiring freeze means about the broader landscape for Big Tech.  Plus, the CEO of AI chip startup Blaize discusses the decision to go public through a SPAC merger.  And, Gabelli Funds Co-CIO Chris Marangi highlights one financial name that offers an alternative entry point into the sector.

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comOften the most important transformation to your business is transforming yourself. In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth speaks with Julia Grace Samoylenko, founder and CEO of Asteri AI. They speak bluntly about how Julia navigated her transition from big corporate to founding Asteri, an AI startup in Silicon Valley focused on upskilling the workforce. They discuss finding the right environment, putting yourself first, paying attention to emotions – and how to ensure that perseverance and determination work for you, and don't undercut you.SHOW NOTES:Julia's one hard truth about entrepreneurshipThe price of perseverance and determination3 keys to “Picking the right environment” that gets you real feedback and brings you energyHow rational people can benefit from paying attention to emotions – and treating that as a skill to be developedWhat do others want to see from their leaders?Putting yourself firstAvoiding burnout: looking at your schedule and your built environmentGetting the right people in your orbit: How Julia met KellieHow to identify and communicate when speaking to investorsHow Julia's “intrapreneurship” most served her as a start-up founderJulai's 5 points on becoming an entrepreneur BIO AND LINKS:Julia Grace Samoylenko is founder and CEO of Asteri AI, a startup unlocking workforce potential with AI-driven, industry-specific “skills inference” at scale. Julia's career has spanned the globe in supply chain, IT, finance, channel management, commercial, and marketing, enabling her to build and deploy innovative IT solutions worldwide. Prior to Asteri, Julia spent 15 years leading transformation for Fortune 500 companies, including Director of Commercial Transformation at Medtronic, where she spearheaded a 100-member global team, secured over $10 million in funding, and was instrumental in setting up an IT hub in Shanghai that drove $50 million in inventory cost reductions. Medtronic recognized her contributions with 7 company-wide awards, including the coveted CIO awards and the Star of Excellence. Julia has lived in Europe, Asia, and the US, and now calls the Silicon Valley her home. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-samoylenko/Asteri AI: https://www.asteri.aiAsteri and Julia in the news: https://www.asteri.ai/companyKellie Romack, VP at ServiceNow https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellieromack/Michael's book, Get Promoted: What Your Really Missing at Work That's Holding You Back https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The biggest outcomes tend to be founder-led, and building anything great is a long and hard journey. In this episode, Mark MacLeod,, Startup CEO Coach and host of the Startup CEO Podcast, shares his framework for generating long term sustainable results without burning out and without sacrificing company performance.Mark has spent over two decades helping high-growth technology companies achieve their potential. As a former CFO for industry leaders like Shopify and FreshBooks, a venture capitalist, and the founder of an investment bank, Mark has navigated everything from failures to driving hundreds of millions in financing and exits. Mark balances his professional achievements with his passions as a yoga instructor, CrossFit enthusiast, and electronic music producer.Specifically, Mark discusses:- How founders can align personal and professional goals for sustained success.- The seven personal practices that foster peak performance for startup CEOs.- Why founders must reinvent themselves to match their company's growth.- The importance of building intentional boundaries to balance work and life.- How to leverage senior leadership to amplify organizational impact.- Why connecting with peers and advisors is crucial for overcoming isolation.- The role of fun and personal passions in reducing stress and enhancing creativity.- Strategies for maintaining mental and physical health in high-growth environments.Resources Mentioned:​​Mark MacLeod | Website -https://markmacleod.me/Mark MacLeod | LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/themarkmacleod/Ikigai Explained -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai“Why We Sleep” by Matthew Walker -https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144324Five Minute Journal -https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journalThis episode is brought to you by:Leverage community-led growth to skyrocket your business. From Grassroots to Greatness by author Lloyed Lobo will help you master 13 game-changing rules from some of the most iconic brands in the world — like Apple, Atlassian, CrossFit, Harley-Davidson, HubSpot, Red Bull and many more — to attract superfans of your own that will propel you to new heights. Grab your copy today at FromGrassrootsToGreatness.comEach year the U.S. and Canadian governments provide more than $20 billion in R&D tax credits and innovation incentives to fund businesses. But the application process is cumbersome, prone to costly audits, and receiving the money can take as long as 16 months. Boast automates this process, enabling companies to get more money faster without the paperwork and audit risk. We don't get paid until you do! Find out if you qualify today at https://Boast.AILaunch Academy is one of the top global tech hubs for international entrepreneurs and a designated organization for Canada's Startup Visa. Since 2012, Launch has worked with more than 6,000 entrepreneurs from over 100 countries, of which 300 have grown their startups to seed and Series A stage and raised over $2 billion in funding. To learn more about Launch's programs or the Canadian Startup Visa, visit https://LaunchAcademy.caContent Allies helps B2B companies build revenue-generating podcasts. We recommend them to any B2B company that is looking to launch or streamline its podcast production. Learn more at https://contentallies.com#startupleadership #founderjourney #ceoinsights #product #marketing #innovation #startup #generativeai #AI

Anna-Liisa Palatu is the co-founder and CEO of Woola, an Estonian startup transforming waste wool into sustainable packaging to replace plastic. Under her leadership, Woola has gained recognition across Europe, securing high-profile clients like LVMH and raising €2.5 million to scale operations.On this episode we talk about:Why plastic is harmful, from fossil fuel origins to its lack of recyclability.The challenges of pricing sustainable packaging in a plastic-dominated market.How end-user demand is driving companies to adopt eco-friendly solutions.Why founders are the best salespeople and how Woola built its customer base from day one.Staying true to company values while navigating crises and rejecting unethical opportunities.==Find all episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTAConnect with us on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/===============

In this episode, Susannah de Jager welcomes Lily Elsner, CEO and Co-Founder of Jack Fertility. The conversation explores Lily's journey from the US, to becoming a startup founder in Oxford. Lily shares her experiences across various roles in Oxford, highlighting how the support ecosystem within Oxford helped to shape her entrepreneurial path. The conversation also focuses on Jack Fertility, how the service aims to address male infertility, the hurdles faced by female founders, the potential for more integrated ecosystems in Oxford and the importance of gender inclusivity in business leadership(00:00) - Introduction to Male Infertility (00:26) - Meet Lily Elsner: CEO and Co-Founder of Jack Fertility (01:51) - Lily's Journey to Oxford and Career Path (03:20) - The Oxford Ecosystem and Its Opportunities (04:25) - Challenges and Opportunities in Oxford (08:56) - Founding Jack Fertility: The Inspiration and Journey (15:17) - Breaking Taboos and Technological Innovations (18:44) - Barriers to Male Fertility Treatment (21:16) - Innovative Postal Fertility Testing (23:53) - Direct-to-Consumer vs. B2B Models (25:07) - Challenges in the UK Investment Landscape (28:03) - Current Fundraising Efforts (31:52) - Gender Bias in Venture Capital (37:44) - Strategies to Mitigate Gender Bias (41:52) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts About the guest:Lily Elsner is the CEO and Co-Founder of Jack Fertility, the first postal sperm testing service. With a background in Biological Sciences and Philosophy from Wellesley College, Lily's career began in global M&A before moving to the UK for an MBA at the University of Oxford. She has held strategic roles in the biotech industry, rediscovering her passion for science and innovation. Co-founding Jack Fertility, Lily is committed to providing accessible and stigma-free fertility solutions and advocating for more gender inclusivity in the tech and health sectors.Connect with Lily on LinkedinAbout the host:Susannah de Jager is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in UK asset management. She has worked closely with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and government officials to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital.Connect with Susannah on LinkedInVisit our website to learn more and subscribe to our newsletter - oxfordplus.co.ukIf you have a question for Susannah, please get in touch - oxfordplus.co.uk/contactOxford+ is hosted by Susannah de Jager, supported by Mischon de Reya and produced and edited by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

Summary Riggs has a net worth of $14.5 million. He is in his early 70's. He is currently the CEO of OriginClear, a water treatment company. He shares his journey from working in the nonprofit sector to becoming a startup CEO and eventually leading a company to the NASDAQ. Riggs talks about the challenges and successes he has faced in the industrial water space and the innovative solutions his company is providing. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance and the desire to make a positive impact in the world. Riggs discusses the company's focus on retail fundraising from accredited investors and their plans to help launch future companies. He emphasizes the importance of having a hot idea with differentiation, strong organizational development, and a path to financial success. Eckelberry also highlights the need to provide investment opportunities for both accredited and unaccredited investors. In the rapid-fire questions segment, he shares anecdotes about his first job, expensive purchases, and changing beliefs about Russia.  

In my recent Fireside PM podcast interview with Rahul Mehendale, an old friend and former classmate, we delved deep into the transformative impact of AI across various sectors. Rahul's diverse background—ranging from his early work in quantified skin health to his recent ventures in AI—gave us a lot to discuss.

Mit Wachstum kommt Komplexität. Vor ca. 5 Jahren habe ich die Firma Cellumation für ein Inhousetraining besucht. Damals war es noch ein frisch gebackenes Startup mit einem sehr innovativen Produkt, das mich als Ingenieur sofort begeistert hat. In der heutigen Folge ist CEO Hendrik Thamer bei mir zu Gast, und wir sprechen unter anderem über Wachstum, Führung und sein Erfolgskonzept. Viel Spaß! -- Besuche Cellumation online: https://cellumation.com/de/  Hier kommst du zum exklusiven Praxisleitfaden für Zeitmanagement: https://podcast.projekt-performance.info/exklusiver-praxisleitfaden-f%C3%BCr-effektives-zeitmanagement-in-projekten  Folge mir online: E-MAIL: bkalman@projekt-performance.info LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/burak-kalman/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/burak.kalman/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@burakkalman

In this engaging episode, we sit down with Mark Macleod, a seasoned CFO, VC, and angel investor whose career has significantly impacted high-growth technology companies. Mark takes us through his extensive experience, from his roles at FreshBooks and Real Ventures to founding SurePath Capital Partners. He shares invaluable lessons on the evolution of the CEO role, emphasizing the critical aspects of communication, team building, and financial management. In episode 10 of season 2, Mark explores the importance of maintaining boundaries and preventing burnout, offering practical advice on time management and self-care. He introduces the concept of the 24-hour rule for decision-making and discusses the necessity for CEOs to shift from working in the business to working on the business. Mark's insights on creating optionality for startups and navigating uncertain times provide listeners with robust strategies to enhance their leadership skills. As a coach to high-growth company CEOs, Mark brings a unique perspective on balancing professional demands with personal well-being. He highlights the importance of being authentic and designing roles that align with your strengths and passions. Mark's ability to distill complex ideas into actionable advice makes this episode a must-listen for anyone aiming to excel in leadership positions. This episode is filled with practical tips on preventing burnout, managing time effectively, and building high-performing teams. Tune in to gain Mark's wisdom on leading with intention and navigating the challenges of high-growth environments. . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [04:31] Career experiences and leadership, mistakes [07:55] The Importance of pausing and avoiding panic [11:45] The CEO's role in communication, vision, and values [14:18] Burnout and time management as a leader [21:58] Calendar audits = key to avoiding burnout. [23:53] Design your role for personal happiness [29:30] The roles and focus areas of a CEO [34:23] Dealing with uncertainty and layoffs [39:42] Be your authentic self to avoid burnout  

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins Jon Hansen to talk about how meditation can help you be a stronger business leader, and how employees can talk about mental health with managers and ways managers can create a mentally healthy workplace. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, National Editor, American Inno, talks to Jon about […]

Part 2 of 3. My guest for this week's episode is Grant Aarons, Co-Founder and CEO of FabricNano, a London-based biotech whose mission is to transform industrial chemical processes using cell-free biomanufacturing. FabricNano empowers users with the world's most advanced, flexible, and easily scalable biocatalyst platform, providing highly stable and performant biocatalysts to enable profitable production of sustainable and biobased chemicals. Their approach starts with novel immobilization engineering for enzyme stabilization, followed by budget-conscious protein engineering and process engineering to reach their clients' targets for commercialization of their new biochemical production process.

Looking for the best Startup CEO insights?SUBSCRIBE TO MARK MACLEOD'S NEWSLETTER: https://markmacleod.me/newsletter/----------------------------------------------In this episode, Mark MacLeod sits with Stephany Lapierre, the founder and CEO of Tealbook, as she recounts her journey from a background in consulting to becoming a trailblazing female founder in the tech industry. They explore the evolution of Tealbook, emphasizing the importance of using feedback to drive decisions, the challenges of scaling technology, and the unique difficulties she faced as a solo female founder. The conversation also delves into the crucial support systems for women-led technology companies and the importance of community in fostering startup growth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the highs and lows of startup leadership, especially from the perspective of a resilient entrepreneur working to bridge gender gaps in the tech industry.-------------------------Key moments:00:00 Introduction to Stephany Lapierre and Tealbook.04:15 Discussing the transition from consulting to tech startup.09:22 The role of feedback in decision making.12:37 Challenges in scaling and technology development.17:45 The support from Fresh Founders and Stand Up Ventures.22:30 Gender challenges in the startup ecosystem.27:00 Insights into hiring and building a company culture.31:55 How the COVID-19 pandemic influenced business operations.38:10 Navigating underfunding and technology scalability.43:03 The importance of staying informed and understanding technology.48:15 Final thoughts on leadership and future aspirations.----------------------------------------------Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themarkmacleod/Connect on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/markmacleod_Contact Mark: https://markmacleod.me/

My guest today is Sanjit Biswas, the co-founder and CEO of Samsara, a platform that helps companies digitize their physical operations. In 2023, Samsara reached $1 billion in ARR, making it one of the fastest startups in history to hit this milestone. But this wasn't Sanjit's first major success. Before starting Samsara, Sanjit left his Ph.D at MIT to build Meraki, a cloud networking company that Cisco acquired for $1.2 billion in 2012.In our conversation, Sanjit shares his journey from grad school research to bootstrapping Meraki in the early days. He reflects on the lessons he learned from Meraki's pivot to the enterprise, the decision to sell to Cisco, and the insights that led him to start Samsara. We then turn to how Samsara found product-market fit, Sanjit's philosophy on allocating capital, and the areas where he believes generative AI will have the biggest impact. It was a really fun and insightful conversation that I think you'll enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:16) Sanjit's background and the genesis of Meraki(06:25) Meraki's pivot to the enterprise and rapid growth(09:45) Lessons from building Meraki's enterprise sales motion(16:15) The decision to sell Meraki to Cisco(20:05) Founding Samsara and its mission(27:11) Defining Samsara's product strategy based on customer feedback(31:00) Samsara's unique journey to $1B in revenue(39:16) Sanjit's "70/20/10” framework for allocating capital(43:13) The importance of board alignment and company culture(50:58) Sanjit's thoughts on AI and hype cycles(54:22) Sanjit's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

In this episode, Charles Allan at MY01 and Duane Mancini discuss his background in the Medtech industry, what MY01 is working on, the Medtech Innovator program, focus on collecting clinical data for commercialization support, fundraising strategies as you advance rounds, the Canadian Medtech ecosystem and so much more.

Episode #334 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Don Bulens, 5 time Startup CEO and Executive Chair at CloudZero. This episode was recorded live at Suffolk University which was so much fun! We recorded 3 interviews with Suffolk alums on April 2nd, so this is the first conversation and we'll have two more coming in the following weeks. And just a side note about Suffolk, the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well at the school. I was blown away by how many students attended the sessions and how many came up to me afterward with great questions. Back to this episode... Don has had lots of success throughout his career including being the CEO at EqualLogic which exited to Dell for $1.4B in cash, which was the largest cash transaction of its time for a venture backed company… but what I admire about Don is his transparency about his failures. His first two CEO positions didn't quite work out and he shares the details of this experience of getting knocked down and losing confidence, but how he got back at it and ultimately persevered. Today, Don is the Executive Chair at CloudZero, a venture backed cloud cost intelligence platform, which raised $41M last year in one of the most difficult markets to raise capital. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * Why the success of a company is all about the people. * Don's background story and how he got into sales, plus the importance of learning how to sell. * A journey down the tech industry across the companies he led as a CEO - that being Radnet, Trellix, EqualLogic, Unidesk, and CloudZero. * Don's 3 secrets to success. * The story of the EqualLogic exit. * All the details about CloudZero and how they found product market fit. * Meeting his wife, Lynne Capozzi at Suffolk, who was the Chief Marketing Officer at Acquia. * And so much more.

Episode 316: Upshift CEO Ezra Goldman joins us for this podcast to discuss his startup, Upshift Cars. Upshift offers a subscription-based partial car ownership experience, aiming to improve upon the standard rental car experience. Ezra and Francie discuss the background of the company as well as its experience offering EVs to its customers. Upshift faced numerous challenges, both expected and unexpected, with fleet electrification. Join us to hear all the details!Learn more about Upshift at https://www.upshiftcars.com/Sources used to support today's show:https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/climate.shtml#:~:text=Highway%20vehicles%20release%20about%201.5,year%20for%20a%20typical%20vehicleIntroductions: 0:00Electrification of fleets: 1:02What is Upshift? 3:35Rental vehicle vs vehicle ownership: 7:53How to create a good system for an electric/hybrid fleet: 11:35What does a mobility hub look like?: 17:27Who are the key partners?: 21:21Working with cities and regulation can be a challenge!: 24:32The unique obstacles of fleet electrification: 30:05Even hybrids can be a challenge!: 41:36What needs to happen to allow fleet electrification?: 43:04Let's be clear on the importance of residuals: 45:08Unintended consequences of incentives: 49:12How incentives could help fleet electrification: 51:51Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a serial entrepreneur behind 5 companies and over $200 million in revenue Jeff Mains is now helping other founders achieve rapid growth through an operating system for alignment, ROI-focused decision-making, and monopoly control of niche markets. Enjoy his key insights on avoiding dilution, tight focus, strategic use of AI, and indispensable tools like Reclaim.ai and Slack. Join 2,500+ readers getting weekly practical guidance to scale themselves and their companies using Artificial Intelligence and Revenue Cheat Codes.   Explore becoming Superhuman here: https://superhumanrevenue.beehiiv.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS Avoid giving away too much equity too soon to co-founders or investors. This dilutes your ownership early on. Founders often don't delegate enough as the business grows. Hire strong leaders and let them own areas. Clearly define your ideal customer profile and niche down as much as possible to own the market. Use AI strategically where it adds value to the user, not just because it's new and trendy tech. To protect against fast copycats, shrink your niche and own the market rather than going broad from the start. Having an operating system drives alignment on vision and consistent tracking of KPIs across the organization. AI and Slack are indispensable tools for managing his schedule, communication and productivity. BEST MOMENTS "I don't think I've ever given anything away without leaving claw marks all over it." "You can only be as big as you are small, so if you want to get big, go small." "Everybody in the organization has visibility, alignment. They understand their roles, their KPIs, and managing their own goals." "If you think about, you know, we work with B2B SaaS companies, we don't do B2C, we don't do, you know, all of these other things and, and, and that's it." "When you can get into that community and, you can say, we're one of you, you're one of us, then it's a lot easier to expand out from there." Ryan Staley Founder and CEO Whale Boss ryan@whalesellingsystem.com www.ryanstaley.io Saas, Saas growth, Scale, Business Growth, B2b Saas, Saas Sales, Enterprise Saas, Business growth strategy, founder, ceo: https://www.whalesellingsystem.com/closingsecrets

Frank Sondors is an AI startup CEO and is booking 60-80 meetings per week, by sending 6000 emails per day at 75-80% open rates.*Join other top performes getting SDR Hire insights in their inbox: https://sdrhire.com/#newsletterAfter years of leading sales teams, he realized the only way to scale is to hire more people. Believing there had to be a better way, he built SalesForge: a tool that uses AI to send cold emails at scale, making every single email unique to every prospect.Frank talked about:• How he came up with Salesforge • His frenemy relationship with Outreach and Salesloft • His growth strategies for the product • The future of cold email in 2024 and beyond • The launch of their cold email infrastructure product Mailforge on Product Hunt • How SDRs and AEs can use Salesforge to crush their quotaHope you enjoy and subscribe.- Connect with Frank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franksondors/- Connect with Stefan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-conic/ --------------------------------------- Frank's resources and recommendations:- Send personalized and unique emails at scale with Salesforge: https://www.salesforge.ai/ - Set up your cold email infrastructure to unlimited with Mailforge: https://www.mailforge.ai/ --------------------------------------- Taking too long to hire a sales rep? Access vetted, trained and experienced SDRs. Cold calling, cold emailing, social selling, sales automation. Cut your hiring to a few days and pay 50-60% less in salaries. Hire with sdrhire.comListen on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Google podcast.

Episode 111: In today's episode, I talk about transitioning from early-stage founder to late-stage CEO. I read the essay, The second job of a startup CEO by Ali Rowghan, Managing Director at Y Combinator, the former COO of Twitter, and CFO of Disney. Ali breaks down the three distinct jobs of a startup CEO and how to go from being a stage 1 doer-in-chief to a stage 2 company-builder-in-chief. Original Essay: https://www.ycombinator.com/library/3k-the-second-job-of-a-startup-ceo Send us an email and let us know what you think of the idea! foundersjournal@morningbrew.com #FoundersJournal #Startups #Entrepreneur Listen to Founder's Journal here: https://link.chtbl.com/OV4W93_W Watch Founder's Journal here: https://www.youtube.com/@FoundersJournal/  Subscribe to Morning Brew! Sign up for free today: https://bit.ly/morningbrewyt Follow The Brew! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morningbrew/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MorningBrew Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@morningbrew Follow Alex! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jeremy Burton is the CEO of Observe and a board member of Snowflake. He has a background in product management and marketing, with experience at companies like Oracle, Symantec, and Dell.In this episode of the Revenue Builders Podcast hosted by John McMahon and John Kaplan, Jeremy Burton, CEO of Observe, shares insights from his transition from working at large companies to leading a startup. He emphasizes the importance of introspection and humility, building a culture of open feedback and discussion, and understanding the continuous process of product-market fit. He also discusses the potential of AI to transform industries and increase productivity, while acknowledging its limitations.Tune in to this conversation with John McMahon and John Kaplan on the Revenue Builders podcast.HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT[00:09:01] Importance of optimism and comfort with the unknown in a startup[00:10:53] Importance of being prepared to make mistakes and learn[00:13:11] Pride is detrimental, need to readjust and reassess decisions[00:19:42] Look for a startup that could become a big company[00:21:50] Importance of humility and listening to customer feedback[00:26:01] Building for larger enterprises can have a stronger value proposition[00:29:30] Focusing on solving customer problems rather than cool features[00:40:31] Skill sets of sellers and understanding users and enterprise[00:47:38] Generative AI can automate troubleshooting tasks and improve efficiency[01:00:00] Marketing's role in making sales successfulADDITIONAL RESOURCESLearn more about Jeremy Burton and about their company:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jburton0/https://www.linkedin.com/company/observe-inc/Download our Sales Transformation Guide for Leaders:https://forc.mx/3sdtEZJHIGHLIGHT QUOTES[00:54:33] "And I think all of those kinds of industries where a domain expert is required to explain, they're sort of the gatekeeper and you've got to pay them a lot of money. I think that interface is changing. It's going to be blown wide open. And so, if your value is in doing this translation from complicated domain specific language to layman's, you find somewhere else to add value because that's not going to be it."[00:55:52] "But the number of people that can then interact with that is going to be an order of magnitude greater. And so you better make sure your system can scale because more people are probably going to engage. There's a whole bunch of sort of caveats that I think almost every software company is going to have to think through, which is why, if you don't have someone really important in your company working on this, then you're making a mistake."

Board meetings are hard to get right as a CFO—that's why we brought on Dave Kellogg, who's sat on both sides of the table, to give you the ultimate run-down of how to execute a great board meeting. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics --- SPONSORS: NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than thirty-six thousand companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform ✅ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics and defer payments of a FULL NetSuite implementation for six months. Tropic is the next-generation Procurement Platform that's helping modern CFOs take control of their budgets and bottom line. By combining approval workflows, supplier management, and pricing benchmarks all in one place, Tropic makes savings opportunities easy to find and act on.

En este nuevo episodio del Pódcast de Webpositer, Luis M. Villanueva entrevista a Cesc Llauradó, emprendedor, triatleta, cofundador y CEO de Welme, una start up que está revolucionando el mundo del streamer. Descubre cómo este joven con solo 19 años ha fundado Welme, cómo ha pasado a facturar millones o con qué famosos streamers cuenta. Dale al play y aprende de un joven con las ideas claras, qué dificultades ha encontrado por el camino, qué objetivos de futuro tiene y qué plan de marketing digital ha diseñado para seguir creciendo.

Board meetings are hard to get right as a CFO—that's why we brought on Dave Kellogg, who's sat on both sides of the table, to give you the ultimate run-down of how to execute a great board meeting. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics --- SPONSORS: NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than thirty-six thousand companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform ✅ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics and defer payments of a FULL NetSuite implementation for six months. Tropic is the next-generation Procurement Platform that's helping modern CFOs take control of their budgets and bottom line. By combining approval workflows, supplier management, and pricing benchmarks all in one place, Tropic makes savings opportunities easy to find and act on.

Becoming a parent is a seismic pivot in itself. Add the societal pressure to breastfeed — with virtually no support and sleepless nights — and you have a rocky six months. But it doesn't need to be this way.   Andrea Ippolito, CEO of SimpliFed, created a community to help women navigate everything from finding an insurance-covered lactation consultant to exploring different formulas to scoring the best-quality breast pump. Ippolito offers free classes and directories of allies and providers and works with workplaces and insurers to help parents get the support they need.  As a mom herself, Ippolito knows firsthand the paucity of resources for parents who need support to do what's best for their new baby and her nutrition. With her background working with the Department of Veteran Affairs and launching and selling her first product (an AI-driven health appointment scheduler), Ippolito has the track record to make a difference. Show highlights How Ippolito pivoted from biomedical engineering to creating her first product, an AI-driven scheduler, which she successfully sold to a healthcare company The arc of Ippolito's entrepreneurial journey and how engineering and healthcare intersect Ipollito recalls her experience as a new mother and how it informed her decision to create SimpliFed. Ippolito's crusade for workplace support for parents and breastfeeding working moms Why it's essential to challenge gender biases that stand in the way of women providing nutrients to their babies. Yes, really! How her past experiences in healthcare and understanding systems helped Ippolito conceive SimpliFed Why support should start well before the baby is born What challenges breastfeeding working mothers continue to face Why access to networks and supportive infrastructures are essential for women entrepreneurs Ippolito on motherhood: “Moms are often discarded as the wrapper and moms deserve more help and care.” How the SimpliFed platform helps individuals, companies, and insurers work together. Why it matters to not only be a visionary but also a doer, one willing to execute tedious tasks integral to startup success. Why should every family educate themselves about their rights under the Affordable Healthcare Act? How to find out what your insurance covers in terms of postpartum care and baby-feeding assistance Telehealth can play a key role in supporting new parents and/or those seeking treatment for mental health. Ippolito suggests everyone stay informed about healthcare innovation and transformation efforts by following the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the General Services Administration. Why it is essential for healthcare to continue to innovate — and our role as consumers. How to find out more about Ippolito and SimpliFed

“It's so important to start with a problem and make sure you understand it is a big market. Many tech founding teams end up building a technology that is still in search of a problem." Jothy Rosenberg is a serial entrepreneur who has founded 9 startups with exits of over $100 million. He is the author of an upcoming book “Think Like a Tech Founder: Anecdotes of an Incorrigible Entrepreneur”. In this episode, Jothy shared his valuable lessons learned on founding and managing a startup, such as why and when you should decide to startup, valuable advice for founders (including letting go founders who don't work out), dealing with failures, being the CEO of your own startup, and traits of a bad CEO we should avoid. Towards the end, Jothy shared inspiring message about his story overcoming physical disability that resulted in a foundation “Who Says I Can't”, and described his formula why people with physical disability so often overachieve.   Listen out for: Career Journey - [00:04:48] Jumping into Startup - [00:12:34] When to Start a Startup - [00:16:36] Definition of Founders - [00:19:01] Advice for Founders - [00:21:44] Letting Founders Go - [00:24:20] Dealing with Failure - [00:26:47] Lessons from Big Companies - [00:30:20] Being a Startup CEO - [00:34:16] Bad CEOs - [00:38:18] Who Says I Can't Foundation - [00:44:31] Who Says I Can't Formula - [00:49:10] 3 Tech Lead Wisdom - [00:54:00] _____ Jothy Rosenberg's BioJothy Rosenberg has been an entrepreneur since 1988, and has founded and run nine technology startups—two of which had exits of over $100 million. He was the general manager of Borland's Developer Division from 1992-1997, where he led Borland's Languages division, including Delphi, C++Builder, and JBuilder. He has a PhD in computer science, and has authored two technical books, a business book, memoir, and childrens book. Jothy is the creator of the series Who Says I Can't on YouTube, and established and runs the The Who Says I Can't Foundation. Follow Jothy: LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/jothy Who Says I Can't – whosaysicant.org Dover Microsystems – dovermicrosystems.com Email – jothy@dovermicrosystems.com _____ Our Sponsors Are you looking for a new cool swag? Tech Lead Journal now offers you some swags that you can purchase online. These swags are printed on-demand based on your preference, and will be delivered safely to you all over the world where shipping is available. Check out all the cool swags available by visiting techleadjournal.dev/shop. And don't forget to brag yourself once you receive any of those swags. Like this episode? Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/140 Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

Our guest this week is Matt Blumberg, CEO and Co-founder at Bolster. He's the author of the books “Startup CEO,” “Startup CXO,” and most recently “Startup Boards.” That last one was why we wanted to have him in for a special masterclass with the founders from the StartUp Health community. As you'll hear, Blumberg has developed a detailed strategy for maximizing your startup's board. It's a time-tested framework for making sure your board is an asset to your business not a tax. Drawing on his own experiences as a CEO and board member, Matt discusses the importance of diversity in leadership and decision-making and provides practical tips and strategies for building a board that represents the full range of perspectives and experiences of your stakeholders. As a startup leader looking to build or scale your board, this chat will provide valuable insights and actionable advice to help you grow. This conversation was held in front of a live audience of entrepreneurs, so you'll get to hear some very practical questions on board management during our Q&A. Founders: Health Transformer University fuels your health moonshot Funders: Become a Health Moonshot Champion Want more content like this? You can subscribe to the podcast as well as other health innovation updates at startuphealth.com/content. Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox. Looking to break down health barriers? If you're an entrepreneur or investor, contact us to learn how you can join our Health Equity Moonshot. Passionate about Type 1 diabetes? If you're an entrepreneur or investor, contact us to learn how you can join our T1D Moonshot.

Matt Blumberg is a technology entrepreneur, business builder, and CEO of Bolster, an on-demand executive talent marketplace that helps accelerate companies' growth by connecting them with experienced, highly vetted executives for interim, fractional, advisory, project-based or board roles. Matt has been recognized as one of New York's 100 most influential technology leaders by Business Insider, by Crain's as one of New York's Top Entrepreneurs, and by Ernst & Young as an Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. Before Bolster, Matt built businesses and worked in marketing, consulting, and venture capital. He is the author of Startup CEO, Startup CXO, and Startup Boards. In this podcast for managers, Audrey, Lee and Matt discuss:  ·      How boards work and definitions of a good board vs. a bad board ·      Why should a startup or company in growth stage create a board of directors and what are the benefits? ·      How boards increase credibility ·      Creating a board including size, composition, roles of VCs and independent directors, what to look for in a director, and how to recruit directors ·      Celebrities on boards "The top problems CEOs have when building boards are (a) not adding independent directors, and (b) saying they want diversity on the board…but then saying they only want to add independent directors who have already been board members before (by definition a very small pool…and by definition not expanding the pool of available underrepresented directors).”– Matt Blumberg Build Credibility and Effective Leadership with the Manage Smarter Podcast Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales.   Connect with Matt Blumberg https://bolster.com/ https://twitter.com/mattblumberg https://www.linkedin.com/in/blumbergmatt/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bolstertalent  Connect with Manage Smarter Hosts ·         Website: ManageSmarter.com  ·         LinkedIn: Audrey Strong                                                            ·         LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith    Connect with SalesFuel ·         Website: http://salesfuel.com/  ·         Twitter: @SalesFuel  ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Locomo is a Coder, Writer, Cook, Thinker, Podcaster, Ex{Googler, Director, Teacher, Author} and is also a Startup CEO. In this episode locomo and Raam do a follow up live episode on youtube to continue their discussion on mental health, wellbeing and the meaning of success.***Masty o Rasty is not responsible for, or condone, the views and opinions expressed by our guests ******مستی و راستی هیچگونه مسولیتی در برابر نظرها و عقاید مهمان‌های برنامه ندارد.***-------------------------King Raam Tour:Milan, Italy - April 28Vienna, Austria - April 29Budapest - Apr 30Stockholm - May 5Zurich - Mary 20London - May 28Toronto - June 23Montreal - June 24Vancouver - July 1kingraam.com/tour-------------------------Social Media: @kingraam Voice Messages: www.t.me/mastyorasty Merch: www.kingraam.com/merch NFT: www.foundation.app/kingraam Donations: paypal.me/raamemami Venmo: @kingraam

Locomo is a Coder, Writer, Cook, Thinker, Podcaster, Ex{Googler, Director, Teacher, Author} and is also a Startup CEO. In this episode locomo and Raam scratch the surface of some of life's biggest mysteries.***Masty o Rasty is not responsible for, or condone, the views and opinions expressed by our guests ******مستی و راستی هیچگونه مسولیتی در برابر نظرها و عقاید مهمان‌های برنامه ندارد.***-------------------------King Raam Tour:Milan, Italy - April 28Vienna, Austria - April 29Budapest - Apr 30Stockholm - May 5Zurich - Mary 20London - May 28Toronto - June 23Montreal - June 24Vancouver - July 1kingraam.com/tour-------------------------Social Media: @kingraam Voice Messages: www.t.me/mastyorasty Merch: www.kingraam.com/merch NFT: www.foundation.app/kingraam Donations: paypal.me/raamemami Venmo: @kingraam

David Sobie is a Vice President at PayPal, and he is also a co-founder of Happy Returns. Happy Returns is a Los Angeles-based software and reverse logistics company that works with online merchants to handle product returns. Their clients include Gymshark, Everlane, Levi's, and Revolve, among other popular e-commerce brands. Prior to that, David served as Chief Marketing Officer at REVOLVE Clothing.  You can learn more about:  How to build an e-commerce SaaS company Raising funding, building industry partnerships, hiring and managing a team  How to set milestones for your company  ===================== YouTube: @GraceGongCEO Newsletter: @SmartVenture LinkedIn: @GraceGong TikTok: @GraceGongCEO IG: @GraceGongCEO Twitter: @GraceGongGG =====================

The M-Score is warning that the chance of fraud is the highest in over 40 years; Did KPMG fail to issue a critical audit matter for Silicon Valley Bank?; The spreadsheet apocalypse, revisited; Former startup founder charged by prosecutors for defrauding JPMorgan Chase; EY split fails; watch out for AI voice cloning scams; and more!SponsorsOh My Fraud - https://ohmyfraud.com/Relay - https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/relayClient Hub - https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/clienthubChapters (00:00) - Preview: Incentives to allow fraudulent users (00:52) - Introduction and welcome to the show (03:51) - WSJ reports fraud indicator "M" score is up (08:52) - Should KPMG have issued a critical audit matter for SVB? (16:13) - EY no longer to split off auditing (18:36) - JPMorgan defrauded for $175 million by startup founder (23:10) - CPA in Bakersfield stole $355,000 from investors (24:20) - Block accused of allowing fake accounts to boost their user growth numbers (27:37) - Square is changing their refund policy to not refund processing fees (28:52) - A few new Intuit announcements (31:55) - Security risks with AI and voice cloning is happening in real life (35:42) - Microsoft Loop (40:23) - Nicholas asks for recs for CPAs who want to start their own small firm (46:54) - Michael's email about barriers to CPA (48:26) - Corey from Minnesota CPA Society shares message and website with resources (49:31) - Will AI attract or detract more people to the accounting profession? (57:54) - Blake co-wrote an article for CPA Practice Advisor (01:02:35) - Wrap up and where to reach us Need CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: https://earmarkcpeShow NotesIntuit QuickBooks Launches Rest-of-World App Store - CPA Practice Advisorhttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2023/04/11/intuit-quickbooks-launches-rest-of-world-app-store/78582/ EY's leaders missed a brewing revolt at the firm's biggest operation. Soon, their deal was scuttledhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/ey-breakup-plan-doomed-by-miscalculations-and-powerful-opponents-61b7e02d ‘I've got your daughter': Scottsdale mom warns of close call with AI voice cloning scamhttps://www.azfamily.com/2023/04/10/ive-got-your-daughter-scottsdale-mom-warns-close-encounter-with-ai-voice-cloning-scam/ Bond losses such as those at Silicon Valley Bank could have been raised as “critical audit matters”—a measure designed to help investors decode risks and uncertainties buried in financial statementshttps://www.wsj.com/articles/auditors-didnt-flag-risks-building-up-in-banks-6506585c Former Start-Up Founder Charged by Prosecutors for Defrauding JPMorgan Chasehttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/04/business/charlie-javice-jpmorgan-fraud.html The Spreadsheet Apocalypse, Revisited [Chart]https://twitter.com/johnnosta/status/1641586085640695810?s=12 The M-Score is warning that the chance of fraud at major companies is the highest in over 40 years, writes Numbers columnist @JoshZumbrunhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/accounting-fraud-indicator-signals-coming-economic-trouble-506568a0 New Microsoft Loop app is built for co-creation | Microsoft 365 Bloghttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/03/22/new-microsoft-loop-app-is-built-for-modern-co-creation/ Shares of the payments company formerly known as Square fell more than 20% in early trading Thursday after a short seller questioned the company's user numbers and accused it of predatory tacticshttps://www.wsj.com/articles/short-seller-hindenburg-says-jack-dorseys-payments-company-inflates-user-numbers-f3216466 Startup CEO charged in $175 million fraud case        https://abcnews.go.com/Business/startup-ceo-charged-175-million-fraud-case/story?id=98363900 Our Obsession with Hours Is Destroying the Accounting Professionhttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2023/04/12/our-obsession-with-hours-is-destroying-the-accounting-profession/78643/ Accounting firm EY calls off 'Project Everest' to break up firmhttps://www.bbc.com/news/65247525 Intuit QuickBooks Launches Rest-of-World App Storehttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2023/04/11/intuit-quickbooks-launches-rest-of-world-app-store/78582/ Intuit Mailchimp Launches Email Content Generatorhttps://www.destinationcrm.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=158086 Mailchimp's new GPT-powered AI tool can write marketing emailshttps://www.fastcompany.com/90877547/mailchimp-gpt-powered-tool-can-write-marketing-emailsGet in TouchThanks for listening and for the great reviews! 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In today's episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Rakshith Rao, Co-Founder and CEO of APIwiz, a low-code, API automation platform allowing developers to build and release reliable APIs quickly. During our conversation, we discuss what an API Driven economy is, how to tell if your API portfolio is well managed, and some API security tests you should be using. We also go into how APIwiz first started and the story behind the company's name. Links

Dr. Victoria Reinhartz, CEO of Mobile Health Consultants, a business founded to solve the access to care problem by empowering interprofessional Mobile Integrated Health and Community Paramedicine teams, discusses her motivation for building Mobile Health Consultants, the target audience and how this has evolved, how she overcame the initial hurdles of starting a business, and how she balances running a business while working in an academic position.  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode Mobile Health Consultants YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists Schedule a free Discovery Call with YFP Planning Connect with Victoria Reinhartz on LinkedIn The Happy PharmD U.S. Small Business Administration: Small Business Development Centers YFP 266: How One Pharmacy Entrepreneur Started a Keto-Based Medical Practice Ycombinator: What's the Second Job of a Startup CEO? Watch Reinhartz Rundown on YouTube Connect with Victoria Reinhartz on Facebook Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures

Jennifer Fried, MBA, most recently the CEO of ExplORer Surgical, joins the show to share her story as a co-founder of a successful startup health technology company. She begins by telling her inspiration to start the company with her partner, when and how operating room workflow and efficiency was discovered as an area of unmet need, the steps she took to create the software platform solution and how it functions, struggles she faced when facing potential investors, how the pandemic propelled the platform from a “nice to have” to a “must have,” why the business was eventually sold, and what the lessons learned were from the whole experience. Check out Chadi's website for all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes and other content. www.chadinabhan.com/ Watch all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes on Youtube. www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiJPTpIJdIiukcq0UaMFsA

Matt's company, Bolster, is an on-demand executive talent marketplace that helps accelerate companies' growth. Bolster connects companies with experienced, vetted executives for interim, fractional, advisory, project-based or board roles.Matt has been recognized as one of New York's 100 most influential technology leaders by Business Insider, by Crain's as one of New York's Top Entrepreneurs, and by Ernst & Young as an Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.Before Bolster, Matt built businesses and worked in marketing, consulting, and venture capital. He is the author of Startup CEO, Startup CXO, and Startup Boards, set to be released in June 2022.During the interview, we discuss…growing and scaling leadershow to build a strong corporate culturewhat it takes to hire and run a strong leadership teamthe future of workcompetition for talenthow to build and lead an effective boardwhat aspiring board directors need to knowConnect with Matt after the interview…Visit Bolster: https://bolster.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blumbergmattTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattblumbergGet Matt's books:Startup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Boards-Building-Effective-Directors-ebook/dp/B0B3217C4DStartup CXO: A Field Guide to Scaling Up Your Company's Critical Functions and Teams https://www.amazon.com/Startup-CXO-Companys-Functions-Techstars-ebook/dp/B0949F83K5Startup CEO: A Field Guide to Scaling Up Your Business https://www.amazon.com/Startup-CEO-Scaling-Business-Techstars-ebook/dp/B08CKCT17BClaim your free gift!We're giving away a one-year membership to the world's #1 business book summary service for leaders! Our gift will help you stay on top of the latest ideas, decide which books to read next, and engage your teams.To get your gift:Leave a rating or review on your favorite listening channel.Take a screenshot of your review.Share the screenshot on LinkedIn, and mention either “Allison Dunn” or “Deliberate Directions” and the “Deliberate Leaders Podcast”.=============Allison DunnExecutive Business CoachDeliberate Directions + Executive Business Coaching + Training Center3003 W Main Street, Suite 110, Boise ID 83702(208) 350-6551Website https://www.deliberatedirections.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondunnPodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-leaders-podcast-with-allison-dunn/id1500464675

Ramji was the CEO of Counsyl, a genetic screening biotech company, from 2007-2018 before the company underwent a successful acquisition. He then went on to co-found another biotech company, Teiko.bio. Ramji shares his journey of dropping out of the MBA program at Stanford to pursue a career in startups, inspired by Paul Graham's book "Hackers and Painters." He reflects on the importance of leading from the front, making use of one's team, and pricing according to one's value. He also provides advice for entrepreneurs and innovators, including the need for mentors, coaches and domain expertise for a CEO in order to determine customer needs and build a successful team.   What you will learn in this episode: Should you go to Business School Should you get into Investment Banking, Consulting or Tech Avoiding the “Chasing Prestige Trap” The importance of working with the right team What expertise is needed to be a CEO Understanding the customer need Top leadership skills to learn Ideas for creating better medical incentives  Guidance for getting into entrepreneurship    Connect with Ramji on LinkedIn or Twitter.    Website: teiko.bio      Key Quotes:   “The paying customer is truth.” - Ramji Srinivasan   “If you fast-forward 20 years, are you okay with the outcome?” - Ramji Srinivasan   “There is an iterative process & a learning process to startups.” - Ramji Srinivasan     Resources: Hackers and Painters by Paul Graham Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl Gottman Institute  Y Combinator     WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/   Sponsors:   Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, increase your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & money and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you. Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, sign up for a Free Consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you!   For something like you've never had before and to get into an almost euphoric state of Focused Flow & Productivity, try Feel Free by Botanic Tonics! Go to www.botanictonics.com and use code DRAGON to save 40% off your first order!   If you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to www.vedgenutrition.com/dragon, and grab all of your key supplements. Use the code DRAGON and get 15% off!   I often get asked what my favorite Vegan Protein Bars are for when I'm on the go and without a doubt, they are the No Cow Protein Bars which have THE BEST MACROS out there -- High Protein with great amount of Fiber to keep you feeling full & Low-Fat (most protein bars & actually Fat Bars in disguise). The newly released "Dipped" Now Cow Protein Bars taste so good! Use code DRAGON to save 15% on all of your orders.   Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!

#40. Matt Blumberg is the Founder and CEO of Bolster, a company working to help startups scale by pairing them with executive talent and board members. In addition to running Bolster, Matt is the author of Startup CEO: A field guide to scaling up your business, and he runs a popular entrepreneurship blog, StartupCEO.com. Matt has worked with many companies throughout the years, and he has continued to write books dedicated to entrepreneurship.In this episode we dive into:What is and isn't the role of a CEOHow to scale yourself as a leaderThe importance of a balanced board of directors

Looking for tips from an experienced tech startup leader? On today's episode, I am talking with Joyce Durst. Joyce is the CEO and co-Founder of Growth Acceleration Partners (referred to as “GAP”).  GAP is a strategic technology solutions partner and a leader in digital transformation consulting. When Joyce was a kid, she refused to accept the belief that “girls don't do math” and kids from her small hometown don't pursue college degrees.  Joyce overcame both of those mindsets and earned a B.S. in Computer Science from Texas A&M University. Joyce started her career at IBM and moved into Executive roles at multiple companies before founding Growth Acceleration Partners. Joyce is a sought-after speaker on the topics of leadership and women in business. “I realized that if I really wanted to have impact on a company's direction and on the lives of other people, I would need to become a CEO.” – Joyce Durst Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Lessons from 21 years of experience as a CEO - Starting with a foundation of values - Tips for growing your team - Managing remote work for team members - The importance of occasional in-person team meetings   Connect with Joyce Durst: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycedurst/ Website: https://www.growthaccelerationpartners.com/ Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

In this week's episode, we're continuing our CEO Chat series where you get to know the mindset of an entrepreneur no matter where you are in your journey. We discuss how long does the grind last during your entrepreneur startup phase. Take a listen to the episode!                       * I'm a multiple 7-figure online business owner. Whether you're building a business or working to be at the top of your craft, I created this podcast to explore what it takes. We highlight conversations around business, becoming an expert, mental health, relationships, family, finding balance, imposter syndrome and so much more!   This episode is also brought to you by Power Your Launch Marketing Accelerator: With over 10,000 students trained, Power Your Launch is designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners learn how to market their businesses online. Whether you run a product or service-based business, Power Your Launch can help. Learn how to drive more visibility, generate more leads, and drive more sales to your business. Power Your Launch helps you develop the skills necessary to put your business in front of your ideal customers.       FREE RESOURCES: Interested in learning about the podcast or growing your business, or do you have questions for me  | PowerYourLaunch.com/pod   LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PAID PROGRAM: Get 50% Off Enrollment | Learn.PowerYourLaunch.com   Say HI on Social: Host IG | instagram.com/abufofanah Pod IG | instagram.com/poweredaf Twitter |  twitter.com/theabufofanah Youtube | Watch Videos & Interviews     If you enjoy the podcast, it would mean a lot to us if you followed the show, leave a review, and share the podcast with your peers, friends, and family! 

Some agents may feel today's podcast guest is trying to take their job away. And we discuss that. But the way I see it, Jarred Kessler is an innovating entrepreneur pushing our industry forward.   And you can learn from his example.   As the founder of EasyKnock, a company that allows people to convert their home equity to cash without going through a bank, Jarred is helping not only homeowners but agents as well.   This week, I spoke with Jarred about what it's like to be the CEO of a real estate startup, the pivots to make during a recession, and his vision of the future.   If you've ever been interested in founding a startup or just want to understand the changing real estate landscape, make sure to watch or listen to this episode, right here.