Podcasts about startup mindset

Udo Schloemer hat mit der Factory einen Ort geschaffen, an dem Visionen nicht in PowerPoint-Präsentationen verstauben, sondern Wirklichkeit werden.Was als Immobilienprojekt begann, ist heute eine Heimat für Gründer:innen, Coder:innen, Künstler:innen und Investor:innen aus aller Welt – ein Entrepreneur's Club, der weit mehr ist als nur Coworking.In dieser Folge spricht der Factory-Gründer über…

Wie schafft es eine Hochschule, sich im deutschen Gründungsranking vom renommierten Stifterverband von Platz 43 auf Platz 14 zu katapultieren? Hof entwickelt sich zum Hotspot für Unternehmertum in Bayern – dank digitalem Gründerzentrum, Makerspace und Professoren mit Startup-Mindset. Forschungsideen sollen künftig gezielt in marktfähige Geschäftsmodelle überführt werden, unterstützt von Projekten wie dem neuen „Go Gründungshub Oberfranken“. Im Webtalk der Hochschule Hof zeigen Prof. Michael Seidel und Prof. Oliver Mauroner auf, warum Unternehmertum für sie längst Teil moderner Hochschulbildung ist. Sie geben Einblicke in ihre Arbeit, zeigen Erfolge, sprechen über Herausforderungen – und erläutern, welche Strukturen Gründungen an Hochschulen wirklich voranbringen. Warum sind Schafwolle und Golfplätze plötzlich ein Thema in der Innovationslehre? Und was können andere Regionen von Hof lernen? Antworten gibt's im aktuellen Forschungspodcast. Reinhören lohnt sich!Link zur Gründungshochschulehof: https://www.hof-university.de/forschung-transfer/forschungsinstitute-kompetenzen-gruendung/services.htmlLink zum Gründerzentrum Einstein 1: https://www.einstein1.net/#dieforschendehochschulehof #hierwirdknallhartgeforscht#podcast #webtalk #entrepreneurship #gruendung #startup #stifterverband

BONUS: Martti Kuldma shares how to transform century-old organizations through product-driven agile transformation In this BONUS episode we explore the remarkable transformation journey at Omniva with CEO Martti Kuldma. From traditional postal services to innovative logistics solutions, we explore how a 100+ year old company embraced product thinking, DevOps practices, and agile transformation to become a competitive force in modern logistics. Omniva's Digital Evolution—IT as a Revenue Center "We innovated the parcel machine business for a few years, and software has been an area of investment for us - software as a separate vertical in our business." Omniva represents a fascinating case study in organizational transformation. While many know it as Estonia's post office, the company has evolved into an international logistics powerhouse with significant revenue streams beyond traditional postal services. Under Martti's leadership, the organization has reimagined software not as a support function but as a core revenue driver, positioning itself for the dramatic shifts expected in logistics delivery over the next five years. The Vision: Physical Mailing as the Next IP Network "The Vision: physical mailing as the next IP network - this will give us a lot more freedom to adapt to changes in delivery demand." Martti's strategic vision extends far beyond conventional logistics thinking. By conceptualizing physical delivery networks similar to internet protocols, Omniva is preparing for a future where logistics companies leverage their physical infrastructure advantages. This approach addresses the fundamental challenge of fluctuating demand in e-commerce and traditional logistics, creating opportunities for crowd delivery solutions and gig economy integration that capitalize on existing network effects. Breaking Down Waterfall Barriers "When I came we had waterfall processes - annual budgeting, procurement for software development. It took a couple of weeks to do the first rounds, and understand what could be improved." The transformation from traditional procurement-based software development to agile product teams required dismantling entrenched processes. Martti discovered that the contractor model, while seemingly cost-effective, created expensive knowledge transfer cycles and left the organization vulnerable when external teams departed. His engineering background enabled him to recruit talent and build sustainable development capabilities that keep critical knowledge within the organization. Creating Cross-Functional Product Teams "We started to create cross-functional product area teams. We are not going to tell you what you need to build. You are accountable for the logistics efficiency." The shift from eleven distinct roles in software development to autonomous product teams represents more than organizational restructuring. By empowering teams with accountability for business outcomes rather than just deliverables, Omniva transformed how work gets planned and executed. This approach eliminates traditional handoffs and role silos, creating teams that own both the problem and the solution. The Product Manager Evolution "For me, the PM is directly accountable for the business results. The final step of the transformation started when I took the CEO role." Martti identifies a critical challenge in agile transformations: the misunderstanding of Product Manager responsibilities. Rather than falling into delivery or project management patterns, effective PMs at Omniva own business results directly. This shift required company-wide transformation because technical changes alone cannot sustain organizational evolution without corresponding changes in mindset and accountability structures. Leadership Through Storytelling "My main tool is just talking. All I do is story-telling internally and externally. I needed to become the best salesman in the company." The transition from technical leadership to CEO revealed that transformation leadership requires different skills than technical management. Martti discovered that his primary value comes through narrative construction and communication rather than direct technical contribution. This realization highlights how senior leaders must evolve their impact methods as organizations scale and transform. Real-Time Feedback Philosophy "The feedback needs to be given immediately. ‘Last year, in May your performance was not the best' - this is completely useless feedback." Martti's rejection of annual reviews stems from practical experience with feedback effectiveness. Immediate, personal feedback creates learning opportunities and course corrections that annual cycles cannot provide. Anonymous 360 feedback systems often dilute accountability and actionability, whereas direct, timely conversations enable meaningful professional development and relationship building. Essential Transformation Practices "You need to tell the story - and convince people that this transformation is essential and needed. You need to trust and let them make their own decisions." Drawing from experiences at both Pipedrive and Omniva, Martti identifies three critical elements for leading complex organizational change: Compelling narrative: People need to understand why transformation is necessary and how it benefits both the organization and their individual growth Distributed decision-making: Trust enables teams to solve problems creatively rather than waiting for hierarchical approval Business accountability for engineers: When technical teams understand and own business outcomes, they innovate more effectively toward meaningful goals The dynamic team formation model used at Pipedrive, where engineers and PMs pitched ideas and assembled mission-focused teams, demonstrates how organizational structure can enable rather than constrain innovation. About Martti Kuldma Martti Kuldma is CEO of Omniva, leading its transformation into a product-driven logistics company. A former engineering leader at Pipedrive and CTO at Omniva, he brings deep expertise in scaling teams, agile transformation, and digital innovation. Martti is also a startup founder and passionate advocate for high-impact product organizations. You can link with Martti Kuldma on LinkedIn.

Today, we're talking about startup identity—why you need one, and how it makes every decision you face way easier. We'll talk swimming and nervous systems, walk through the Decision Equation, and help our good friend Carl figure out which customer to start with for his AI tool that helps adults learn Spanish. Then we'll wrap with a simple framework to help you clearly define your startup's identity. It's practical, a little weird, and really important. On to it.TackleboxHeroTimestamps00:30 Your Startup Identity01:30 How to Swim04:17 How to Learn Something New06:34 Re-learning How to Make Decisions08:45 Tacklebox - two week free trial09:15 Carl's Idea - AI for Learning Spanish13:13 The Decision Equation14:15 Picking a Customer19:30 Identity: Your Decision Filter21:30 Four Identity Exercises24:13 The End: What Do You Want?

Whether you work in a small startup, a massive corporate or anything in between there's loads of lessons we can take from startup culture. Alex Casalboni shares his wisdom with us today. He has worked in many startups and worked in large corporates too. He also hosted the Italian AWS podcast for 4 years. The Tech World Human Skills Podcast is produced by people in the tech world for people in the tech world. Learn tips and best practices that help you thrive in your career. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - www.techworldhumanskills.com Alex Casalboni Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcasalboni/

In dieser Folge zu Gast: Fabian Tausch – Gründer, Podcaster und einer der bekanntesten Stimmen in der Startup-Szene! Fabian hat schon mit den erfolgreichsten Gründern und Investoren gesprochen und gibt heute exklusive Einblicke in seine Welt. Doch sein Weg war alles andere als geradlinig. Schon mit 19 begann er, sich mit Unternehmertum zu beschäftigen – ohne Plan, aber mit einem klaren Ziel: ein Netzwerk aufzubauen, das ihm alle Türen öffnet. Er erzählt, warum viele Unternehmer am Anfang jahrelang verzichten müssen, warum schnelles Geld oft eine Illusion ist und weshalb sich die erfolgreichsten Geschäftsmodelle nicht am schnellen Profit orientieren. Außerdem diskutieren wir, warum sich so viele Menschen von Online-Coaches blenden lassen und welche Mythen über Unternehmertum und Startups immer noch kursieren.

In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Sheetal Jaitly, founder of TribalScale, to explore his entrepreneurial journey and personal definition of success. Sheetal emphasises the importance of health, family, and emotional well-being while reflecting on the lessons learned from early career challenges and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.Sheetal shares valuable insights on embracing failure as a path to innovation, the critical role of company culture, and why execution matters more than team size. He also discusses leadership's impact on business success, the balance between technology and human connection, and the power of networking and relationships in unlocking new opportunities.This episode is packed with actionable advice for founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders looking to build a resilient mindset, create strong company culture, and navigate the evolving tech industry with empathy, innovation, and adaptability.Key Takeaways:✔ Success is rooted in health, family, and emotional well-being.✔ Embracing failure fuels innovation and growth.✔ Execution is more important than the size of your team.✔ Strong company culture drives long-term business success.✔ Networking and relationships open doors to new opportunities.✔ Leadership sets the tone for excellence and accountability.✔ Technology should enhance human connection, not replace it.✔ Prioritising health and family leads to sustainable success.Subscribe for more insights from visionary leaders and entrepreneurs!Follow us on all your favourite platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Quest-For-Success-Podcast/61560418629272/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Twitter: https://x.com/quest4success_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-quest-for-successTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequestforsuccesspodWebsite: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com Please share this around to anyone you think will get value from it : )

@Geo George from @Mayfly Ventures discusses the innovative approach of his venture studio, focusing on investing in both new and existing businesses. He emphasizes the importance of navigating uncertainty in the startup world and how AI can serve as a transformative tool for businesses. The conversation also highlights the value of 'boring businesses' and how they can be revitalized through technology and strategic partnerships. Geo shares insights on successful ventures in hospitality and MedTech, and offers practical advice for small businesses looking to leverage AI for growth."We're aiming to do things 2% better, but thousands of times."TakeawaysMayfly Ventures focuses on the intersection of strategy, creativity, and technology.The venture studio model increases the chances of success for new startups.Navigating uncertainty is a key aspect of the startup mindset.AI can enhance business processes and drive efficiency.Boring businesses often hold significant value and potential for growth.Successful ventures often stem from deep domain expertise and understanding of customer needs.The integration of AI into business processes is crucial for staying competitive.Small businesses can leverage AI for customer service and marketing.Documentation and understanding of business processes can lead to meaningful improvements.Investors are increasingly interested in businesses that can demonstrate execution capability."Boring businesses are great businesses."Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Mayfly Ventures and GA George02:50 - The Venture Studio Model: Investing in New and Existing Businesses06:01 - Navigating Uncertainty: The Startup Mindset08:50 - The Role of AI in Business Transformation11:53 - Boring Businesses: The Hidden Gems of Investment15:02 - Case Studies: Successful Ventures in Hospitality and MedTech18:11 - Practical Steps for Small Businesses to Leverage AI21:09 - Conclusion: Embracing Change and Innovation@michael kerr@kerr capital   Thanks for listening. Visit the Small Business Banter website to subscribe, listen back, or check out any resources or information mentioned on the show. Search @SmallBusinessBanter on your favorite podcast player to subscribe and listen to the episodes. Reach out to Michael Kerr via the website if you need personal assistance or advice for your small business. michael.kerr@kerrcapital.com.au www.smallbusinessbanter.com.au

Summary: In this episode, Tim shares his unique career journey from a localised Coast Guard to becoming the CEO of Spark Commodities, a company focused on transparency in the energy market. He discusses the importance of problem-solving, the value of being a generalist in leadership, and the significance of building a strong team culture. Tim emphasizes the need for transparency in the energy sector and how Spark aims to provide that for its customers. He also reflects on the challenges of managing a global team and the importance of trust and agency in a startup environment. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and Background 04:37 Career Journey and Lessons Learned 13:18 Understanding Spark's Mission and Impact 21:59 Building a Strong Team and Company Culture 31:19 Vision for the Future and Legacy https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-mendelssohn-2658688 https://www.sparkcommodities.com/

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In today's episode, we're joined by Matt Watson, the founder of LegalFee Consultants. He'll share what inspired him to start his company, his challenges in building it, and the strategies that have helped him set and achieve big goals while managing multiple roles. Plus, you'll hear the best advice he's received and the books that have shaped his personal and professional growth.Before we dive in, mark your calendars for the American Lending Conference, March 21-22, 2025, at Green Valley Ranch in Las Vegas. It's two days of networking, education, and game-changing opportunities in private lending. You won't want to miss it! Now, let's get started.Quotes From The Show:"Never overpromise and under deliver""Always bet on yourself""Stay honest and have integrity"Resources Mentioned:A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

Dave Morgan, a digital media pioneer who helped shape the evolution of online advertising, offers a candid look at the challenges and opportunities facing local news in this episode of E&P Reports. From the rise of AI and social video to the limitations of subscription models, Morgan shares why traditional revenue strategies are faltering and what publishers should focus on instead. He also explores how local news organizations can rethink their business models, embrace new advertising approaches and stay relevant in a rapidly shifting media landscape. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/dave-morgan-on-the-future-of-local-news-embracing-ai-social-video-and-a-startup-mindset,253972  

Helena Wasserman—an experienced climate investor—shares how early-stage ventures can secure the resources, coaching, and connections they need to make a powerful impact on environmental challenges. She underscores the importance of private capital in the climate tech space and highlights how nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs alike can adopt a startup mindset to drive innovation, efficiency, and measurable outcomes. By revealing strategies for effective fundraising, building resilience, and establishing trust with stakeholders, Helena provides clear, actionable guidance for anyone looking to scale meaningful change and navigate uncertain policy landscapes. You will walk away with fresh ideas on leveraging collaboration, transparency, and business fundamentals to amplify their mission and effect real-world solutions for our planet.

In this episode of The Burleson Box, Dustin Burleson speaks with Steve Anderson about his book The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon. Listeners will discover key principles and lessons from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's annual shareholder letters, breaking down Amazon's journey to becoming one of the world's most valuable companies. The book identifies Bezos's strategies and provides insights into Amazon's success, organized around fourteen "Growth Principles" within four broad themes:Experiment and Embrace Failure: Amazon uses a culture of experimentation and “successful failures” to foster innovation and pursue big, transformative ideas.Obsess Over Customers and Think Long-Term: Prioritizing customer needs and maintaining a long-term focus drive sustainable growth and loyalty.Simplify Complexity and Leverage Technology: Amazon aims to make processes simpler and more efficient through technology, creating time-saving solutions.Maintain a Startup Mindset and Embrace Bold Risks: Amazon's “Day 1” mentality and willingness to take significant risks keep the company agile and prepared for future opportunities.Links:Learn more about TheBezosLetters.comFollow Steve Anderson on LinkedInGet your copy of The Bezos Letters***The Burleson Box is brought to you by OrthoFi:You know orthodontics, we know how to grow your practice. Start More Smiles with OrthoFi.OrthoFi is the industry-leading solution for patient acquisition, insurance management, and patient collections. Our end-to-end software and services help practices achieve dynamic growth, balanced cash flow, and smoother operations.OrthoFi's practices experience a 2.25 times higher same-day conversion rate compared to the industry average, thanks to our expertise in same-day contracts. We take on the full burden of managing patient onboarding, collections, and insurance processing, allowing your team to focus on delivering best-in-class service.Our comprehensive 180-day collection protocol sets the gold standard for delinquency management, achieving an average net collection rate of 98%.Dr. Tara Gostovich of TG Orthodontics shared:"I feel like the cost is less than a staff member, but yet you have an entire team. So, I don't look at the cost of OrthoFi as it's too expensive. It's too expensive to not have it."Learn more today at StartMoreSmiles.com*** Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, exclusive study guides, special edition books each quarter, powerpoint and keynote presentations and two tickets to Dustin Burleson's Annual Leadership Retreat.http://www.theburlesonbox.com/sign-up Stay Up to Date: Sign up for The Burleson Report, our weekly newsletter that is delivered each Sunday with timeless insight for life and private practice. Sign up here:http://www.theburlesonreport.com Follow Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBA at:http://www.burlesonseminars.com

Startups promise innovation, but why do so many fail to secure the funding they need?Investors demand results before committing, yet startups require resources to build. This paradox leaves founders stuck in what angel investor DC Palter calls the "pit of hell." How can startups navigate this critical gap and convince investors to bet on their vision?

In this episode of Decoding Innovation, Ben Hafele, CEO of Lean Startup Co., explores the transformative power of the lean startup methodology in corporate innovation. The lean startup mentality epitomizes innovation and agility by providing a structured approach to developing products and services that truly meet customer demands. It emphasizes the importance of validated learning, rapid prototyping and flexibility in business modeling.  In conversation with host Brent Duersch, Ben Hafele, CEO of Lean Startup Co., discusses how startups and corporate innovation teams alike thrive on navigating uncertainty. Hafele emphasizes that corporate innovation teams inherently embody the startup ethos when engaging with emerging technologies in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), mobility, wearables and electrification. This mindset is crucial for fostering innovation and maintaining a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. With extensive experience in applying lean startup methodologies across various business landscapes, Hafele offers fresh perspectives on innovation, advocating for practical solutions and a “learner” mindset over a “knower” mindset. He explains how lean startup principles, with a focus on customer feedback and iterative design, enable organizations to continuously test and refine ideas, ensuring investments are made in concepts with genuine market potential. Hafele envisions a future where the lean startup mindset remains essential, its principles guiding companies through the uncertainties of tomorrow's business challenges. Key takeaways:  Lean startup is a mindset, focusing on what customers truly value. It's about systematically vetting and de-risking new ventures, applying the scientific method to business ideas. For corporate innovation to succeed, teams must adopt the startup approach: embracing uncertainty, leveraging customer feedback and iterating rapidly in tech-driven markets. Lean startup principles are set to evolve and stay relevant amid the uncertainties of AI and future technologies. By combining the strengths of various methodologies, such as design thinking and agile, organizations can create a tailored approach that best suits their unique challenges and opportunities.

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Hosts Kelvin and Tom explore the catalyzing personal and organizational value of individuals cultivating a “startup mindset,” regardless of personal role, in the work of digital higher education.

In this episode of the Startup Anthology, I had the pleasure of hosting Jay Margalus, a multifaceted expert and professor at Washington and Lee University. We delved into Jay's diverse career, spanning nonprofit maker spaces, video game development, and mid-stage startups like MapR. Jay shared invaluable insights on the stark contrasts between the fast-paced, collaborative startup environment and the more independent, slower-paced world of academia. We discussed the critical role of mentorship, the importance of aligning with a company's mission, and strategies for preventing burnout. This episode offers profound lessons for navigating both startup and academic landscapes. Topics Jay Margolis' background and expertise in entrepreneurship and academia Jay's experiences in the startup world and academia Challenges and lessons learned in the startup world Influence of the Chicagoland area on startups Transition from early-stage to mid-stage startup Differences between working in academia and at a startup Importance of mentorship and finding a company with a mission that aligns with values Strategies for maintaining mental and physical well-being in high-pressure environments Gratitude for the opportunity to discuss experiences and lessons Timestamps: Episode Introduction (00:00:00) Introduction to Guest (00:00:42) Jay's Background and Early Career (00:01:13) Transition to Academia (00:02:55) Startup Experience (00:04:11) Networking and Relationship-based Approach (00:05:13) Addiction to Startup Culture (00:07:28) Midwest Startup Influence (00:08:59) Challenges of Hard Tech Startups (00:11:13) Lessons Learned in Mid-stage Startups (00:14:00) Networking and Post-Startup Connections (00:17:12) Culture Change: Startup vs. Academia (00:18:38) Working in Academia (00:18:47) Startup Mindset (00:20:32) Navigating Diplomacy (00:21:20) Mentorship Importance (00:30:17) Preventing Burnout (00:35:59) Advice to Younger Self (00:37:27) The importance of mentorship (00:37:40) Belief in the company's mission (00:38:21) Reflection and lessons learned (00:39:25) Seeking help to solve problems (00:40:41) Keywords: Startup Anthology, Jeremy Willis, Jay Margolis, startup employees, startup culture, challenges, lessons learned, mentorship, academia, hard tech startups, mid-stage startup, organizational structure, networking, collaboration, mentorship, work-life balance, burnout prevention, professional development, mission-driven company, support and resources. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startupanthology/message

Venturing into the music tech startup scene requires more than just a bright idea; it demands a deep understanding of the music industry's unique challenges and opportunities. That's where Vicki Nauman, founder and CEO of CrossBorderWorks, steps in. On the latest Music Tectonics podcast, we tackle the nitty-gritty of transforming your innovative spark into a sustainable business. From identifying your real customers to deciding the right moment to assemble a powerhouse team, we cover the groundwork you need to solidify your startup's foundation. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Wat kun je leren van startups in Silicon Valley? Hoe kun je een vleugje startup mentaliteit in je eigen team brengen? Waarom is een strategisch plan dat je zelf in 10 minuten maakt beter dan een vuistdik rapport van dure consultants?Dorit hielp daar jarenlang om Nederlandse bedrijven te laten schalen naar groot en langdurig succes. De lessen die ze daar opdeed, deelt ze in deze podcast. Een speciale DenkTank met publiek!Dorit geeft lessen in:Groter dromen. Hoe breng je het credo ‘Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast' in de praktijk?Experimenteren. Er gaat veel mislukken in een innovatieproces. Hoe ga je daarmee om?Focussen op impact. Je bereikt veel meer als je idee ook echt het verschil maakt. Hoe doe je dat? De psyche van de ondernemer: wat wil je echt bereiken als ondernemer? Joe van Burik, Hans Janssen én een leergierig publiek hangen aan haar lippen. Luister ook de extra shortcast met snelle oefening in strategisch kiezen. Luister die ook! Meer info: www.doritroest.com

Hosts ⁠⁠James Benham⁠ & ⁠Rob Galbraith⁠⁠ are joined by ⁠David Mocklow⁠⁠ from ⁠MSIG North America⁠⁠. James, Rob & David discuss about how technology can help with regulatory challenges and help consumer regulations. Find us on social media! We're on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, or follow ⁠⁠James on Twitter⁠⁠!  Subscribe, rate, and comment. As always -Enjoy the Ride & Geek Out!

"Bob Parsons had a real passion for challenging the status quo. We talked about how product was currently being designed, manufactured, distributed and marketed and believed that by doing things differently, we could figure out how to create a place in the market." Mike Nicolette - who at that time worked for me at Ping - met Bob Parsons by chance playing nine holes of golf on a Friday afternoon. They had a good time and traded numbers afterwards and Bob would then call Mike all the time asking questions about golf equipment. Fast forward two years later, Bob had divested from GoDaddy and had an idea that he wanted to do something to change the golf industry. Mike tried to talk Bob out of it because at that time in 2013 the golf industry had been flat and down for more than a decade. Bob told him to think about it and then Mike started to discuss the venture with me. At first I wasn't interested as Ping had been very good to me and I believed that I would retire there. We want to thank our Episode Presenting Partner Golf Genius Software who have supported The ModGolf Podcast since 2019! https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/K9NPjjAv.jpg (https://www.golfgenius.com) Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you're a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com (https://www.golfgenius.com). PXG is active on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pxg) where you can see their staff pros, clubs, equipment and apparel in action. Click on the image below to watch Colin's unboxing of PXG irons and hybrid that arrived after his club fitting experience on The ModGolf Youtube Channel (https://youtu.be/pyK09dEmXfo)! We'll be posting the full PXG fitting experience video at Haus of Golf in Vancouver very soon. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/SnQX1w1S.png (https://youtu.be/pyK09dEmXfo) "I decided to go talk with Bob and after leaving that meeting I knew what I was going to do. It felt that if I said no that I would regret it for the rest of my life. It would be so hard to move on knowing that I passed up on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It was a huge decision and a lot of people thought that I was crazy to leave Ping but I felt that I had to give it a go." Episode Chapters [01:50] Brad's first golf experience and who introduced him to the game [03:00] How Brad's education as a Mechanical Engineer led him to a career in golf club design [05:00] The creation of PXG and how Bob Parsons incentivized both Mike Nicolette and Brad to leave Ping to join his quest to make the world's best golf clubs. [09:25] [12:25] [15:35] [18:15] [20:40] [22:00] [25:50] [26:50] You can also learn more about Brad on his bio page (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/brad-schweigert). https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/jqh00dBK.jpg (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/brad-schweigert) Want to check out the PXG clubs and fitting experience we talked about in this podcast episode? Have a look at their website (https://www.pxg.com) to learn more. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/NHBUl8iL.png (https://www.pxg.com) Special Guest: Brad Schweigert - Chief Product Officer at PXG Parsons Xtreme Golf.

Entrepreneurs excel at launching new business ventures. As go-getters, they have the drive and follow through it takes to move great ideas from the idea stage to reality. But the entrepreneur's strengths are also their weaknesses, especially when it comes time to scale the business. The hardest thing for them to do? Let go of control. On this week's episode of Best Places to Lead. I sat down with Tyler Horsley, Founder and former CEO of Nuclear Networking. Nuclear Networking helped businesses improve their marketing to meet their revenue goals. As a Founder/CEO, Tyler had many insights about the growing pains that he went through as a Founder to earn his CEO seat. We discussed:

Ellisa Brown, Founder of Civic Essentials Education Fund, shares her insights on how to land your dream nonprofit job. Ellisa knows a thing or two about starting and running a successful nonprofit. She founded Civic Essentials Education Fund in 2020 with the mission of providing civic education to young people. In this episode, Ellisa shares her must-do's before starting a nonprofit and can be applied to  landing a job at a nonprofit, including: Do your research. Learn about the issue that matters most to you and discover which organizations are offering solutions and how they provide them. Find your niche. What are your unique skills and perspectives? What will you offer? Take a crash course in nonprofit governance. Nonprofit regulations and relationships are different from other organizations, learn the basics before beginning. Find two good people. No one can do it all alone. When you're starting out, it's important to find two good people who share your passion and can help you achieve your goals. You can't do it alone, even if you want to. Further she encourages all changemakers to keep trying. Tell people about your ideas, and eventually you'll find the right people who will meet your passion with passion. She shares what a founder is thinking when looking to hire. She empowers anyone looking to be hired at a nonprofit to ask a ridiculous amount of questions to understand the vision of the leadership and provides a critical insight: the job a nonprofit is hiring for has likely never been done before, it doesn't exist and that's why they are hiring. This is where understanding your own niche and what you can offer will set you apart from other job seekers. Will you help us reach more people? Our mission is to help people like you successfully launch their nonprofit careers. And we need you to help us reach more people through your ratings and reviews. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review us wherever you're listening. Thank you for your support!   STAKEHOLDERS SERIES EPISODE 4: Ellisa Brown is a Texas native and founder of Civic Essentials Education Fund. Ellisa is committed to innovating traditional civic education by building a practical, engaging, and experience-based civics education curriculum.     With her bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University in Political Science and her master's degree from Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris in Politics and Public Policy, it should be no surprise that Ellisa also occasionally dabbles in the political scene. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askingforgood/support

Join Andrew Morgans and Adam Gillman, Co-Founder and COO of Hiya Health Products LLC, as they talk about overcoming early startup challenges and essentially how to master your startup mindset. The duo digs into Adam's entrepreneurial journey full of challenges, failures, and successes. They also share their opinions on the challenges of depending on a group of people, dealing with all the red tape, losing confidence, and the importance of believing in yourself.    Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about Hiya Health Products LLC: https://hiyahealth.com   Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Durfee: Clash of Perspectives, Managing Differences between Startup and Established Company Mindsets in an Agile Team Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Chuck discusses a team he led for a mission-critical software project with structural challenges. The arrival of a new developer from a startup background, while the rest of the team had experience in larger companies, created friction. Misunderstandings arose when the new developer pushed the message "move fast, break things," leading to frustration as the team, and the company were not ready to hear and act on that message. Chuck sought help from his manager, who asked questions to understand the situation. Lessons learned included the importance of setting clear expectations, focusing on people problems, fostering relationships with product managers, and ensuring regulatory clarity. Effective communication and problem-solving within the team were highlighted as crucial elements for success. Featured Book of the Week: "The Coaching Habit" by Bungay Stanier In this segment, Chuck recommends the book "The Coaching Habit" by Bungay Stanier, which focuses on the power of asking questions. Chuck highlights that he found seven specific questions from the book to be highly effective in his role. One of these questions is the strategy question: "If I say YES to this, what do I need to say NO to?" This question helps in making thoughtful decisions by considering trade-offs. Chuck also advises staying curious a little bit longer, emphasizing the value of maintaining a curious mindset during coaching conversations.   [IMAGE HERE] Do you wish you had decades of experience? Learn from the Best Scrum Masters In The World, Today! The Tips from the Trenches - Scrum Master edition audiobook includes hours of audio interviews with SM's that have decades of experience: from Mike Cohn to Linda Rising, Christopher Avery, and many more. Super-experienced Scrum Masters share their hard-earned lessons with you. Learn those today, make your teams awesome!     About Charles “Chuck” Durfee Chuck Durfee is an Engineering Manager in the Denver area. He leads teams to deliver quality software on-time and within budget. With expertise as a Scrum Master and Agile Coach, he uses relationships, teamwork, and a pragmatic approach to solve complex business problems. In this episode, we explore his perspective as an engineering leader, and learn what makes a great Scrum Master from the perspective of the leaders they work with. You can link with Charles “Chuck” Durfee on LinkedIn and connect with Charles “Chuck” Durfee on Twitter.

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Chris is back and had a productive hour of live chats with listeners where he addressed their questions, and got to chat back and forth through their specific scenarios. Some topics included: Explaining Dark Funnel to a CEO: how to better understand breaking down the concepts clearly as well as bringing it to life in application LinkedIn Promoted Posts: a reflection on the new feature that allows personal brands to post on behalf of companies, and thoughts on influencer marketing beyond LinkedIn YouTube Video: where to start and which format of video to focus on right now Self Reported Attribution: metrics to watch that will identify potential future success and failure (with an important caveat) And more! If you have questions for Chris, join the Revenue Vitals Live conversation on zoom by registering here, or submit them ahead of the call here! Also make sure to check out The Vault, where you can find full depth insights and IP beyond the high level live event.  Thanks to our friends at Hatch for producing this episode. Get unlimited podcast editing at usehatch.fm.

Olga Ozerian brought to this conversation an expression of behaviours and insights that we immediately associate with a startup founder — adapting to new challenges and course-correcting to lead a team to new goals and outcomes in the face of adversity. The interesting thing is that Olga isn't a startup founder. But she is a Learning and Development specialist who moved with her family from Ukraine through Poland to Canada and created a fresh start through a great mindset and a clear focus. This opportunity to meet with Olga inspired and educated me.

Ethan A. Poetic is one of the most inspirational people I've met. From a terrible life threatening car accident to successful regaining his strength again and now on the verge of publishing an autobiography, Ethan embodies the Startup Mindset. Ethan tells us how he went from "victim" to "VICTOR." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

There isn't a bank worth their innovation lab that hasn't spoken about the need to instil 'entrepreneurial values' and the 'startup mindset' inside their walls. What does that mean exactly? Is startup culture all it's hyped up to be? What does being an entrepreneur mean inside a centuries old incumbent bank with tens of millions of customers?Liz Lumley, deputy editor at The Banker sits down with four leading banks to discuss how the seeds of startups can blossom in centuries old banks. Guests:Chapter 1 – ‘What does a quick change and pivot look like?'Xavier Rebes, director of innovation, CaixaBankChapter 2 – ‘The startup mindset is the ability to adapt to change'Adizah Tejani, portfolio, HSBC VenturesWincie Wong, head of services workforce technical capability, NatWestCraig Fox, managing director - fintech, Silicon Valley Bank See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest today is one of my first few interviews from season 1 several years ago and now Pete Moon is back with a brand new book he wrote.

Have an app idea but are not sure where to start?  Appreneur is the podcast to help you launch your app idea fast! In this episode, I share with you everyone has a great startup idea. What separates the dreamers from the successful startups is mindset.

In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Sanjit Singh, a serial entrepreneur who has launched several tech start-ups and had two successful exits. Sanjit discusses the art of the pivot, why you should create playbooks for your organization, how your business can thrive by adopting a startup mindset, and so much more. Show Notes:Why Sanjit jumped into entrepreneurship [1:10]Key lessons Sanjit learned before beginning his entrepreneurship journey [2:15]How sales equipped Sanjit to thrive in startups [2:47]Sanjit's leap from his corporate job to his first startup [4:11]Understanding the paradox of pivots [7:20]Defining pivots throughout Sanjit's career [9:35]How Sanjit builds the engine for repeatable and predictable revenue [11:39]The process behind building a flywheel [14:24]Why you should create playbooks for your business [16:45]The biggest mistakes companies make in developing their sales and marketing practices [19:12]How startup principles can be applied to larger, more established organizations [25:17]The key trends and gaps Sanjit is seeing within companies and leadership [26:40]The impact Sanjit is striving for with his company, BOLTT.io [31:14]The future for Sanjit and BOLTT.io [33:39] Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjitsingh3/Website: https://boltt.io/

Are you starting to grow your agency and feel the need to keep adding services and saying yes to every potential client? Getting out of that startup mindset is difficult. However, you will be glad you did it when you start seeing better results for your agency by just learning to avoid complexity and focusing on the right things. Kait Le Donne worked in marketing in her 20s and started to do brand consulting for small businesses on the side. She came up with a plan to help a client become a known entity and get more speaking engagements in their field by writing a book. The strategy was so successful she found a new career path and founded Brandwise Media, a niche agency specializing in helping business owners build audiences excited to buy their books and using those books as a vehicle to drive up brand awareness for themselves. In this episode, we'll discuss: Getting out of the startup mode. Narrowing down services. Why you need to raise your prices. Sponsors and Resources Wix: Today's episode is sponsored by the Wix Partner Program. Being a Wix Partner is ideal for freelancers and digital agencies that design and develop websites for their clients. Check out Wix.com/Partners to learn more and become a member of the community for free. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | Radio FM How Would You Simplify Process If You Could Start Over? Raise your hand if you can relate. When you start to scale and people want to work with you, you start to add more. You have more revenue, so you add more people and keep adding services. It becomes about asking yourself, what more can we do? What more can we add? Two years after starting her agency and with other seasoned entrepreneurs around her, Kait realized the reality of growing broke. Her top-line revenue was increasing and expenses were increasing in correlation. In short, growth costs. At some point, you really have to ask yourself if you had to rebuild your business, would you do it in the same way? For Kait, the answer was no. She realized she had fallen into the trap of thinking that the more she offered clients quantity-wise the better her agency would be. In reality, creating value is not a matter of more is more. It can come with pulling back and going back to what you do really well and establishing profitability there.  Then you decide if you want to grow that and how. She started to question “do we really need these complex processes?” “Do we really need this many clients? Or do we just need less clients at the right price point?” She encourages any agency owner that has started growing their business to ask themselves these questions. The bigger the better is a truism that many entrepreneurs fall for. When you're in startup mode, it's normal that you just throw a lot of stuff to the wall to see what sticks. With experience and growth, there will come a point when you start figuring out your path. What Can You Do To Start Narrowing Down Services? There are many ways to go about it, but Kait identifies three main aspects that really helped her get on the right path for her agency: Start prioritizing the right clients. Letting go of clients that are just not the right fit for your agency may sound frightening, and you may expect it to be a really difficult conversation. However, most likely it won't be as bad as you imagine. At the end of the day, anybody in a service business will respect it if you tell them “This is what we need to do to continue working together. And if we can't, then that's fine.” You can go your separate ways on good terms. Simplify the process. Kait and her team came up with what they call the Brand Turbo Charger Process, which in short contains the five or six parts of the process from the moment the client enters the door to the moment they leave. “There is a time and a place for a complex web of SOPs,” she acknowledges. “But this has been very illuminating for our business.” Figuring out the time to bring full-time employees. Not only the right time to bring in a new team member but also having the right employees in the right positions. When does it make sense to take this step vs. when your staff is largely compiled of contractors, which a lot of us do as agency owners, and there is a time and a place for it. It may sound overly simple, but it is all about gaining clarity of where you want to take your business. Lose the Fear of Raising Agency Prices Once you have a clear vision of the future of your business and start prioritizing the right clients, it's time for another difficult step. Ask yourself what was the last time you raised your prices? Raising prices may sound like a risky way to lose a lot of clients, but it is the next logical step for a growing business. You can double or triple your business just by making some simple changes instead of adding services. Kait let her clients know her prices would go up by 10% at the start of 2022. All the right clients already expected this move. You may think that clients will walk out when you decide to raise your prices, but you have to trust that the right ones know your value. And if some do leave, then now you have space for the next right one. Kait even did this with her online course. Once she doubled the price, more clients showed up because now the pricing said “this is not like every other online course out there.” What She Wishes She Had Known As an entrepreneur, you will always have to exist in duality. You're focused on operations and suddenly you have to focus on sales. There always seems to be a fire to put out. Maybe you ask yourself am I over managing? Am I undermanaging? The sooner you accept that as an entrepreneur you actually thrive in duality instead of fighting it, the better. Never get comfortable. That's when you start doing the same thing over and over again. And you probably chose this business because you like uncertainty and you are comfortable with the fact that there will always be an issue to fix and a puzzle to put together. Want the Support of Amazing Digital Agency Owners? If you want to be around amazing agency owners that can see you may not be able to see and help you grow your agency, go to the Digital Agency Elite to learn all about our exclusive mastermind.

Today's guest is Brittany Fuisz, the Founder and CEO of Malibu Mylk. Building something from scratch is not easy. In fact, the majority of businesses that launched don't make it past five years. So what is it that allows some companies to thrive while others fail? Whoever leads the business in the mindset they approach their work with is a key ingredient in the success of a company. And in my conversation with Brittany, you're about to see a unique mindset on full display as she tells a story of launching Malibu Mylk. Brittany has what I call a startup mindset, and what I mean by that is incredible passion to make something big happen and truly change the world. They're not willing for someone to tell them what to do. They think outside the box, they give themselves the permission to charge forward and they attack every unknown and challenge with optimism. In this episode you'll learn: What's going on in the milk category How to build a brand from scratch as an outsider How a celebrity's advice sent Brittany down an unexpected career path How Brittany scaled the success of her blender to something that could be mass-produced How to respond to setbacks in quality What it really takes to be ready for a meeting with Whole Foods How the Malibu Mylk subscription model works The formula for a great culture How to embrace pushback that improves the brand PLUS, Brittany shares a promo code for getting your own batch of Malibu Mylk! Find the tools you need to become a better leader at https://howleaderslead.com. Get your first order of Malibu Mylk 20% off when you use the promo code LEAD20 at checkout.

Listen to Timothy Wu from Nearside talk about what it's like to work at a startup and the kind of mindset you need to thrive there. On this episode, he also talks about: What is the startup mindset? Why is it important to have a startup mindset? How can you keep a strong startup mindset? How can founders create a startup mindset? Tune in to the episode now to learn how to get the right mindset for a startup! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sara Ku is the Founder & CEO of Kaya Essentials, a lifestyle, beauty, and home brand that works directly with Artisans and Farmers in the Philippines, creating meaningful opportunities and providing a sustainable livelihood with fair trade wages. After working for a non-profit in the Philippines in her early 20's, Sara discovered the social business model and wanted to bring that recognition and impact, starting with Filipino Coconut Skincare. She developed Kaya Essentials' first product in her home kitchen, with a unique citrus aroma only found in the Philippines—calamansi. After selling in farmers markets and pop ups, she took her side hustle and went full time in 2017. In this episode, Sara dives into how a summer internship in college changed her life for the better, trying to keep up with the market demand before you're prepared to, and how partnering with a subscription box company affected her growth. She also mentions the importance of tracking how customers are finding you and your brand to ensure you're not putting money into strategies that aren't working. Check out this episode to hear more about:How moving around a lot through childhood taught Sara to embrace being out of her comfort zoneHow Sara followed a similar business model to TOMS and made it work for her unique brandHow to make working with subscription boxes a viable growth strategyListen to the full episode here.

Today we're joined by tech entrepreneur Nick Greenfield. With a career spanning from being an original hire at Lyft to now the CEO of his own oral health care company Candid, Nick has built a name in the start up world as a master of delivering convenience though innovation. In this episode, Nick tells us his journey navigating the start up world and gives us his best advice for aspiring brand builders and dreamers - from how to network in the start up space to what he looks for in new hires.   Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.  Memore: go to yourmemore.com/friend for 30% off at checkout Vince Camuto: go to VinceCamuto.com to shop now and get 50 FREE VC VIP points just for signing up for their membership BetterHelp: go to betterhelp.com/friend for 10% off your first month Produced by Dear Media

Sustainability has become more important than ever for businesses of all sizes, in all industries, and in all corners of the world. But how are companies supposed to collect and analyze data related to sustainability in order to meet regulations and make a positive impact on the world? The answer to that question is tech startups like APlanet, which is based in Spain. In just two years, APlanet has made incredible traction and done great work helping CSR departments and sustainability professionals manage data and processes related to sustainability. APlanet Co-CEO and Co-Founder Johanna Gallo recently spoke with startup coach Roland Siebelink on the Midstage Startup Momentum Podcast. They discussed the need for a startup like APlanet and the amazing progress the company has made in just two years. More importantly, Johanna shared some of the secret sauce of APlanet's early success. The biggest challenges of APlanet entering new markets. Why APlanet went against convention by splitting its staff between product and go-to-market from the beginning. How APlanet has found a balance between customer feedback and other factors that matter when building a product. Why the first employees hired at a startup are so critical in the future of the startup. How APlanet measures whether or not potential team members have a startup mentality.

In this episode we explore the right mindset for your startup success.

In this episode we explore the right mindset for your startup success.

Mallorie Brodie wants to see a cultural shift in Canada – one that embraces risk. The CEO and co-founder of Kitchener, Ont.-based Bridgit Inc. says Canadians have a “level of discomfort” when it comes to taking risks, but it's essential when scaling up a business.She should know. Over the past eight years Brodie and co-founder Lauren Lake have built their construction software startup into one of Canada's fastest-growing companies – one that more than doubled its revenue growth last year.She'd like to see Canada embrace a similar startup mindset.“There's an opportunity for us to become much more aggressive when it comes to innovation,” she says. “We should really determine as a country what are our strengths, how do we double down on those strengths and then really become confident in them.”Listen to Goldy Hyder's conversation with Mallorie Brodie, including a discussion of what it's like to be a woman working at the intersection of two male-dominated professions – construction and information technology.

What sets you apart to thrive? Han Phay, Founder and Managing Partner of Phay & Partners, shares the importance of destigmatising failure, having an open mind, and aiming to constantly improve. Learn more about an entrepreneurial mindset and youth mentorship at phaynpartners.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica Rhodes is the leading expert on how to leverage podcast guesting for increased brand awareness, more leads, and higher profits. She created the podcast booking industry in 2013 when she founded Interview Connections, the first and leading agency of its kind.Along with her business partner, Margy Feldhuhn, Jessica has quickly scaled Interview Connections to over $2M in annual revenue, and their team of in house Booking Agents are the podcast powerhouses behind many successful entrepreneurs and businesses including Ali Brown, Perry Marshall, Aweber, USA Financial and more.In this episode, you'll learn about how Jessica took a virtual assistant business and scaled it into a highly profitable brand. She'll teach you the importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses and finding someone to help balance those weaknesses. Jessica talks about how visibility and strategy are the two most important ways to grow your business as well as the importance of close relationships and networking versus vanity numbers such as Instagram followers.Listen is as Jessica takes you along her crazy journey to scale her startup into the success it is today!Connect with your host on Instagram @shauna.armitage and visit www.startuprenegades.com/become-a-renegade to join the free Renegades Community.

I was absolutely delighted to welcome David Kidder, serial entrepreneur and founder of Bionic to our #FridayFiresideChat​! David shares Bionic's approach to building growth engines quickly - going from $1 to $100 million, fast. We also talk about the Startup Mindset and the five practices that gifted entrepreneurs use to build and scale their businesses, why minimizing regret is a great guide to setting priorities and how creating a growth mindset is a path to moving through this crisis. The hour flew by, and I think you'll come away from this session feeling more positive and energized! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsparksritamcgrath/message

In our final episode for a tumultuous 2020, William chats with a popular serial tech entrepreneur and software developer based in Nigeria, Chidi Nwaogu, to learn about his journey to entrepreneurship and lessons dealing with failures as a young innovator. Plus, are you a biology person or a physics person?

Sandra Shpilberg is the Founder and CEO of Adnexi, a disease intelligence platform for the next generation of biopharma treatments. Prior to this, Sandra was the Founder and CEO of Seeker Health, a breakthrough digital patient finding platform, which accelerates drug development and commercialization for biopharmaceutical companies. Seeker Health was acquired by EVERSANA in September 2018. She's the author of New Startup Mindset, a book on her non-traditional founder's journey and lessons learned starting, building and exiting this company. She's a featured contributor at Thrive Global, InsightTimer and Hackernoon. On today Show we Talk about What question should a founder or founder team should ask themselves about a company before starting it? How important is positioning one's company? The temptation to take venture funding and the positives and the negatives of going down that path?   Connect with Sandra Shpilberg adnexi.com sandrashpilberg.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-shpilberg-b7b334/ Website https://www.sandrashpilberg.com/       CONNECT WITH SHAWN https://linktr.ee/ShawnflynnSV Shawn Flynn's LinkedInAccount Silicon Valley LinkedInGroup Account Shawn Flynn's FacebookAccount Email Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com  

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