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James Stephenson didn't take the traditional route to entrepreneurship—he left school early, started DJing at 16, and was throwing parties before most of us figured out what a side hustle was. That early hustle gave him the foundation to build something entirely different years later: oHHo, a plant-powered wellness brand combining CBD, creativity, and really good flavor. From the UK rave scene to the U.S. wellness space, James brings his full story and all the vibes to this episode.Tyler and James get into the nitty-gritty of launching a business in a highly regulated and fast-evolving industry. We're talking kitchen-table product drops, surprise pivot moments, and a husband-wife co-founder duo making it work through clear roles, good communication, and shared vision. James talks openly about challenges like supply chain chaos, growing complexity, and the decision to stay scrappy (and cash-conscious) even as they scale.This episode isn't just about infused beverages and cannabis topicals—it's a blueprint for building a brand that feels like you. James' passion for music, flavor, and intentional lifestyle design runs deep in oHHo's DNA. If you're into startups, wellness, or just love hearing how someone turns a festival food truck into a multi-product wellness brand, hit play on this one.TakeawaysCreativity can be your business superpower. From DJ to CBD innovator, James built oHHo with soul.Know your lane—and your partner's. Co-founding with a spouse takes clarity, patience, and teamwork.Start small, stay scrappy, scale smart. Growing slowly gave oHHo the flexibility to build sustainably.Flavor matters. In a crowded space, standing out starts with a product people actually want to consume again.Customer connection is key. Physical stores, community events, and music-driven activations create brand magic. TakeawaysCreativity can be your business superpower. From DJ to CBD innovator, James built OhHo with soul.Know your lane—and your partner's. Co-founding with a spouse takes clarity, patience, and teamwork.Start small, stay scrappy, scale smart. Growing slowly gave OhHo the flexibility to build sustainably.Flavor matters. In a crowded space, standing out starts with a product people actually want to consume again.Customer connection is key. Physical stores, community events, and music-driven activations create brand magic.Chapters00:00 Introduction to oHHo and James Stevenson02:40 James's Journey from Music to Entrepreneurship05:40 Transitioning to the Cannabis Space07:59 Building oHHo: Early Challenges and Strategies10:56 Customer Acquisition and Retail Strategy12:32 Navigating Partnerships and Family Dynamics14:19 Product Expansion and Market Differentiation16:58 Challenges of Complexity in Business18:41 Future Plans and Product Launches21:15 Personal Life and Work-Life Balance27:58 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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What do horse manure, pilot school, Paulownia trees, and billion-dollar investments have in common? Steve Distante. In this episode of On The Homefront, Jeff Dudan sits down with Steve Distante—impact investor, founder of Vanderbilt Financial Group, and author of Entrepreneur Land. From starting his first hustle selling horse poop to building a sustainable empire focused on purpose over profit, Steve opens up about leadership, culture, and navigating risk as an entrepreneur. Discover how he turned frustration with corporate greed into a mission to change the world through sustainable finance. He shares lessons from building a 400-acre Paulownia farm, stories about entrepreneurial betrayal, the DNA of impact-driven businesses, and how to harness your full potential at any stage in life.

What happens when the safety of a corporate job no longer aligns with your deepest aspirations? Steven Pemberton faced this crossroads in 2020 when anxiety attacks signaled he needed a dramatic change. Despite being on track for a six-figure salary as one of the youngest managers at a Fortune 100 company, Steven took the leap into full-time entrepreneurship—only to have Amazon shut down his account shortly after, leaving him $100,000 in debt with a warehouse full of unsellable inventory.Rather than retreating to corporate security, Steven and his wife pivoted to Shopify with Facebook Marketplace as their acquisition channel. The results speak volumes: from $5,000 in their first month to over a million dollars annually within 18 months. Along the way, they've built Elevatum, an e-commerce growth consultancy helping brands scale holistically, while creating a giving program that provided Christmas for 137 underprivileged children.Steven offers refreshingly practical advice on entrepreneurial resilience: "You can have emotions—they're like warning lights on your dashboard indicating problems—but you're still holding the steering wheel." He emphasizes the power of systems over individual effort, sharing how they automated their seven-figure business through strategic delegation and spreadsheets before incorporating AI tools that now supercharge their decision-making and client analysis.For those considering a business partnership with their spouse, Steven reveals how complementary roles became their secret weapon—he handles vision and marketing as CEO while his wife excels at systems and operations as COO. The mindset revelation that transformed their approach? Understanding that building a business for impact beyond personal financial needs eliminates the dangerous plateau many entrepreneurs hit when bills are covered but growth stagnates. As Steven puts it, "The amount of good you can do with a million-dollar business is just a small fraction of what you could do with a $10 million business."Ready to break free from limited thinking and build a business that scales beyond your personal capacity? Discover the mindset shifts, strategic pivots, and practical tools that can transform your entrepreneurial journey today.How to connect with Steven?Website: https://elevatum.digital/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stevenkpembertonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenkpemberton/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skpemberton/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenkpemberton/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ2zbhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWcVN6QUJjeWZUOTBneHhsAR5JI6uD1rIJHhJ9nAhMLYCrIg0z9iG1LuSQJCTJDMlFIQxM0UHGVlyNAHpGZg_aem_2m8L-7RZCI5KJkJ9y5DIIw Support the show

What do horse manure, pilot school, Paulownia trees, and billion-dollar investments have in common? Steve Distante. In this episode of On The Homefront, Jeff Dudan sits down with Steve Distante—impact investor, founder of Vanderbilt Financial Group, and author of Entrepreneur Land. From starting his first hustle selling horse poop to building a sustainable empire focused on purpose over profit, Steve opens up about leadership, culture, and navigating risk as an entrepreneur. Discover how he turned frustration with corporate greed into a mission to change the world through sustainable finance. He shares lessons from building a 400-acre Paulownia farm, stories about entrepreneurial betrayal, the DNA of impact-driven businesses, and how to harness your full potential at any stage in life.

Season 4 of the Fritanga Podcast kicks off with a full-circle conversation about hustle, identity, and building a fintech company rooted in community. Richie Serna and Emmanuel Pleitez—both past Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) Youth Awardees—are now leading one of the most exciting startups in tech: Finix.Richie Serna is a first-generation Harvard graduate from Santa Ana, California, raised by Mexican immigrant parents who instilled a powerful work ethic and value system that still guides him today. After a brief stint in consulting, he taught himself to code, moved into a hacker house, joined a Silicon Valley startup that later sold, and co-founded Finix in 2015. He now serves as CEO.Emmanuel Pleitez, raised in East LA by a single mother from El Salvador, is a first-gen Stanford grad whose journey spans Wall Street, the White House, the U.S. Army, and venture capital. He is the founding managing partner of East Los Capital and now serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Finix. Emmanuel also served as Board Chair and is now Chair Emeritus of HHF, where he launched our national Code as a Second Language initiative and helped shape our leadership work—mentoring thousands, including many of us.Together, Richie and Emmanuel are redefining what leadership looks like in Silicon Valley—while staying deeply connected to where they came from.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Berta's Brave Battle: Unmasking Idea Theft in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A la primavera, l'incubadora d'startups de Barcelona bullia d'activitat.En: In the spring, Barcelona's startup incubator was bustling with activity.Ca: L'aire feia olor de cafè recent fet i, a través de les parets de vidre, es veia com els emprenedors treballaven afanyosament.En: The air smelled of freshly brewed coffee, and through the glass walls, one could see the entrepreneurs working diligently.Ca: Entre ells, destacaven Carles i Berta.En: Among them stood out Carles and Berta.Ca: Berta, amb passió pels projectes sostenibles, havia creat una proposta innovadora per reduir els residus urbans.En: Berta, with a passion for sustainable projects, had created an innovative proposal to reduce urban waste.Ca: Cada dia, treballava intensament, i tot i sentir-se de vegades passada per alt, mai perdia l'esperança de fer una diferència.En: Each day, she worked intensely, and although she sometimes felt overlooked, she never lost hope of making a difference.Ca: Però aleshores va descobrir quelcom que li va fer mal.En: But then she discovered something that hurt her.Ca: Era Sant Jordi, una de les seves festes preferides.En: It was Sant Jordi, one of her favorite holidays.Ca: Al matí, mentre fullejava un llibre que acabava de comprar al passeig, va sentir com un grup de companys parlaven d'una presentació impressionant que havia fet Carles.En: In the morning, while flipping through a book she had just bought on the promenade, she overheard a group of colleagues talking about an impressive presentation Carles had made.Ca: Parlaven de les seves idees com si fossin pròpies, però Berta les reconeixia bé.En: They spoke of his ideas as if they were his own, but Berta recognized them well.Ca: Eren les seves idees.En: They were her ideas.Ca: La notícia la va deixar trasbalsada.En: The news left her stunned.Ca: Sabia que havia arribat el moment de posar fre a aquella injustícia.En: She knew the time had come to put a stop to that injustice.Ca: Durant dies, va recollir proves. Mails, notes, i altres documents que demostraven que les idees provenien d'ella.En: For days, she collected evidence—emails, notes, and other documents that proved the ideas were hers.Ca: Ara, el gran dia havia arribat.En: Now, the big day had arrived.Ca: Els potencials inversors s'asseien a la sala principal, expectants.En: Potential investors sat in the main room, expectant.Ca: Carles havia començat la seva presentació amb seguretat, però quan va arribar el torn de Berta, aquesta va respirar fons i va pujar a l'escenari.En: Carles had started his presentation with confidence, but when it was Berta's turn, she took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.Ca: "Vull compartir amb vosaltres el meu treball sobre la reducció de residus", va començar, amb veu ferma.En: "I want to share with you my work on waste reduction," she began, in a firm voice.Ca: Va presentar els seus projectes, parlant amb passió i coneixement.En: She presented her projects, speaking with passion and knowledge.Ca: De sobte, va fer una pausa i va mirar Carles, tranquil però determinat.En: Suddenly, she paused and looked at Carles, calm but determined.Ca: "Lamentablement, algú aquí ha presentat les meves idees com si fossin seves", va dir, mostrant les proves a la pantalla.En: "Unfortunately, someone here has presented my ideas as if they were their own," she said, showing the evidence on screen.Ca: El silenci va omplir la sala mentre Carles es quedava blanc davant els ulls sorpresos dels inversors.En: Silence filled the room as Carles turned pale in front of the surprised investors.Ca: Després de la petita tempesta, l'opinió majoritària es va inclinar pel costat de la justícia.En: After the minor storm, the majority opinion leaned towards justice.Ca: Els emprenedors presents van elogiar Berta, admirant la seva valentia i dedicació.En: The entrepreneurs present praised Berta, admiring her courage and dedication.Ca: Els inversors també van veure la veritat i van decidir recolzar el seu projecte.En: The investors also saw the truth and decided to support her project.Ca: Carles, per la seva banda, va haver d'acceptar les seves errades.En: Carles, for his part, had to accept his mistakes.Ca: Va aprendre que l'honestedat i la col·laboració eren essencials.En: He learned that honesty and collaboration were essential.Ca: Va demanar disculpes a Berta i va prometre millorar.En: He apologized to Berta and promised to improve.Ca: Berta va guanyar confiança i suport, sabent ara que estava en formar de defensar la seva feina.En: Berta gained confidence and support, now knowing she could stand up to defend her work.Ca: L'energia de la incubadora tornava al seu ritme frenètic, però aquesta vegada, amb un aire més just.En: The energy in the incubator returned to its frenetic pace, but this time, with a fairer atmosphere.Ca: Al final del dia, en aquella primavera catalana, Sant Jordi va triomfar amb una història de llibres, roses i justícia.En: By the end of the day, in that Catalan spring, Sant Jordi triumphed with a story of books, roses, and justice. Vocabulary Words:the incubator: l'incubadorathe startup: la startupto bustle: bullirthe entrepreneur: l'emprenedordiligently: afanyosamentsustainable: sostenibleinnovative: innovadorthe proposal: la propostaurban waste: els residus urbansto overlook: passar per altto hurt: fer malthe holiday: la festathe promenade: el passeigto overhear: sentirstunned: trasbalsadaevidence: les provesthe document: el documentpotential: potencialthe investor: l'inversorbreath: el respirarthe presentation: la presentacióthe stage: l'escenarifirm: fermaknowledge: el coneixementsilence: el silencito turn pale: quedar-se blancthe storm: la tempestathe opinion: l'opinióto lean towards: inclinar-se pel costat dethe justice: la justícia

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unraveling Tokyo's Algorithm: The Ethics of Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の春、日差しがちょうど良い温もりを届ける頃、東京スタートアップ・インキュベーターはアイデア溢れる若者たちで賑わっていました。En: In the spring of Tokyo, when the sunlight delivers just the right warmth, the Tokyo Startup Incubator was bustling with young people brimming with ideas.Ja: ハルトはその中で、成功心に駆られ働く野心的な起業家でした。En: Among them was Haruto, an ambitious entrepreneur driven by the desire for success.Ja: 彼の後ろの席には、優れたデータサイエンティストのユキが座っていました。En: Seated behind him was Yuki, an excellent data scientist.Ja: ユキは新しいアルゴリズムを作り上げた人物で、その正確さには驚かざるを得ないものでした。En: She was the creator of a new algorithm, whose accuracy was astonishing.Ja: ミカは、このアルゴリズムに興味津々でした。En: Mika was deeply intrigued by this algorithm.Ja: 皆、彼女がどれほどこの技術の可能性に期待しているか知っていました。En: Everyone knew just how much she anticipated the potential of this technology.Ja: しかし、ハルトには何か不安がありました。En: However, Haruto had some concerns.Ja: このアルゴリズムには何か秘密が隠されているのではないかと疑ったのです。En: He suspected that there might be some hidden secret within this algorithm.Ja: ある日、ハルトはミカと話していました。En: One day, Haruto was speaking with Mika.Ja: ミカ、このアルゴリズム、何かおかしいと思わないか？とハルトは問いかけました。En: Mika, don't you think there's something strange about this algorithm? Haruto inquired.Ja: ミカは笑いながら答えました。 でも、すごいじゃない。どうしてこんなに正確なんだろう？En: With a laugh, Mika replied, But it's amazing, isn't it? How can it be so accurate?Ja: ハルトの表情は変わりませんでした。En: Haruto's expression remained unchanged.Ja: 僕には、気になる部分がある。En: There's something that's bothering me, he said.Ja: ユキと親しくなる決心したハルトは、彼女にアプローチを始めました。En: Haruto decided to get closer to Yuki and began to approach her.Ja: ゆっくりと話をするうちに、ユキは心を開きました。En: As they slowly started talking, Yuki opened up.Ja: 彼女はやはり何か知っているようでした。En: She indeed seemed to know something.Ja: ある日の朝、彼女はハルトに秘密を打ち明けました。実は、このアルゴリズムには欠点があるの。En: One morning, she confided in Haruto, Actually, there is a flaw in this algorithm.Ja: その欠点を知ったハルトとミカは驚愕しました。En: Learning about this flaw left Haruto and Mika astonished.Ja: アルゴリズムは人の行動を予測するだけではなく、操作できる可能性があったのです。En: The algorithm not only predicted human behavior but also had the potential to manipulate it.Ja: ハルトはこれを見過ごすことができませんでした。En: Haruto couldn't overlook this.Ja: 彼は上司たちにこの事実を知らせるべきだと思いました。En: He believed he should inform the higher-ups about this fact.Ja: そして、ゴールデンウィークの終わりを迎える前の日、重要な会議が開かれました。En: Then, on the day before the end of Golden Week, an important meeting was held.Ja: ハルトは勇気を出し、ゆっくりとしかし確信を持って事実を述べました。 このアルゴリズムをリリースする前に、倫理的な考慮が必要です。En: With courage, Haruto slowly but confidently stated the facts, We need ethical considerations before releasing this algorithm.Ja: その場には緊張が漂いましたが、彼の言葉は響き、上司たちはリリースを一時中止することに同意しました。En: Tension filled the room, but his words resonated, and the superiors agreed to temporarily halt the release.Ja: この出来事を通じて、ハルトは技術の倫理的責任の重要性を学びました。En: Through this incident, Haruto learned the importance of ethical responsibility in technology.Ja: 彼にとっての成功は、ただの財政的な成功ではなく、社会に良い影響を与えることが含まれるものであると理解したのです。En: He realized that for him, success wasn't merely financial but also involved making a positive impact on society.Ja: 優しい春の風が東京の街を吹き渡る中、ハルトの心にも新しい決意が芽生え始めました。En: As the gentle spring breeze blew through the streets of Tokyo, a new determination began to sprout in Haruto's heart. Vocabulary Words:spring: 春incubator: インキュベーターentrepreneur: 起業家astonishing: 驚かざるを得ないintrigued: 興味津々algorithm: アルゴリズムanticipate: 期待concerns: 不安suspect: 疑うconfided: 打ち明けましたflaw: 欠点astonished: 驚愕manipulate: 操作できるoverlook: 見過ごすhigher-ups: 上司ethical: 倫理的considerations: 考慮tension: 緊張resonate: 響きtemporarily: 一時halt: 中止responsibility: 責任impact: 影響positive: 良いdetermination: 決意delivers: 届けるbustling: 賑わっていましたdata scientist: データサイエンティストcreator: 作り上げた人物potential: 可能性

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Spring Showdown: Triumph Over Cyber Threats in Stockholm Startup Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en livlig vårdag på startup-inkubatorn i Stockholm.En: It was a lively spring day at the startup incubator in Stockholm.Sv: Solen sken genom de stora fönstren och fyllde lokalen med ljus.En: The sun shone through the large windows, filling the space with light.Sv: Man kunde nästan känna doften av blommande körsbärsträd från den närliggande parken, där folk började förbereda sig för Valborgsmässoafton.En: You could almost smell the blooming cherry trees from the nearby park, where people were starting to prepare for Valborgsmässoafton.Sv: Inne i inkubatorn satt Emil framför sin laptop.En: Inside the incubator, Emil sat in front of his laptop.Sv: Han såg på sin skärm med bekymrad min.En: He looked at his screen with a worried expression.Sv: "Kanske denna gång," mumlade han för sig själv.En: "Maybe this time," he muttered to himself.Sv: Hans produktlansering närmade sig snabbt och han visste att investerarna skulle vara där.En: His product launch was approaching quickly, and he knew the investors would be there.Sv: Han behövde detta att gå smidigt.En: He needed everything to go smoothly.Sv: Bredvid i samma kontorslandskap arbetade Karin, inkubatorns säkerhetsexpert.En: Nearby, in the same office landscape, Karin, the incubator's security expert, was working.Sv: Hon hade lagt märke till de oregelbundna dataintrången.En: She had noticed the irregular data breaches.Sv: "Emil," sa hon och gick fram till hans skrivbord.En: "Emil," she said, approaching his desk.Sv: "Din startup har flera säkerhetsproblem.En: "Your startup has several security issues.Sv: Vi måste lösa det."En: We need to solve them."Sv: Emil suckade.En: Emil sighed.Sv: Han ville inte ha hjälp.En: He didn't want help.Sv: Men situationen blev värre.En: But the situation was worsening.Sv: Andra startups hade börjat få problem, och det skapades en känsla av stress och misstro.En: Other startups had started to experience problems, creating a sense of stress and mistrust.Sv: "Okej, vad kan vi göra?"En: "Okay, what can we do?"Sv: frågade han till slut.En: he finally asked.Sv: Karin visade Emil hur de kunde förstärka skyddet.En: Karin showed Emil how they could strengthen the protection.Sv: Men mitt i allt fann hon något underligt.En: But in the middle of everything, she found something strange.Sv: En dold enhet bland sladdarna under bordet.En: A hidden device among the cords under the desk.Sv: "Den här orsakar attackerna," sa hon skyggt men bestämt.En: "This is causing the attacks," she said shyly but firmly.Sv: Emil och Karin visste att de hade begränsad tid.En: Emil and Karin knew they had limited time.Sv: Valborgsnatten närmade sig och alla väntade sig att produkterna skulle visas.En: Valborg night was approaching, and everyone expected the products to be showcased.Sv: De arbetade snabbt för att stänga ner enheten innan den kunde göra mer skada.En: They worked quickly to shut down the device before it could cause more damage.Sv: Svetten pärlade på deras pannor.En: Sweat beaded on their foreheads.Sv: Till slut, precis när elden från Valborg firandet började tändas utanför, lyckades de.En: Finally, just as the fires from the Valborg celebration were being lit outside, they succeeded.Sv: "Vi klarade det!"En: "We did it!"Sv: ropade Emil glatt och kände en stor lättnad skölja över sig.En: Emil shouted joyfully, feeling a huge relief wash over him.Sv: Nästa dag gick hans produktlansering som planerat.En: The next day, his product launch went as planned.Sv: Investorerna var imponerade.En: The investors were impressed.Sv: Emil vände sig till Karin och sa, "Tack, jag kunde inte ha gjort det utan dig."En: Emil turned to Karin and said, "Thank you, I couldn't have done it without you."Sv: Karin log.En: Karin smiled.Sv: Inkubatorn erkände nu hennes värdefulla arbete.En: The incubator now recognized her valuable work.Sv: Hon kände sig både uppskattad och säker i sin roll.En: She felt both appreciated and secure in her role.Sv: Emil hade lärt sig en ovärderlig lärdom om samarbete och Karin om sin egen styrka.En: Emil had learned an invaluable lesson about collaboration and Karin about her own strength.Sv: Inkubatorn återhämtade sig snabbt från attackerna och livet där fortsatte, fyllt av nya möjligheter och vårens skaparglädje.En: The incubator quickly recovered from the attacks, and life there continued, filled with new opportunities and the creative joy of spring. Vocabulary Words:lively: livligincubator: inkubatorblooming: blommandeworried: bekymradexpression: minapproaching: närmade sigirregular: oregelbundnabreaches: dataintrångensecurity: säkerhetissues: problemstrengthen: förstärkaprotection: skyddetdevice: enhetcords: sladdarnasituation: situationworsening: blev värrecollaboration: samarbetevaluable: värdefullaappreciated: uppskattadunexpected: oväntadjoy: glädjeprepared: förbereda siglaunch: lanseringinvestors: investeraresmoothly: smidigtmistrust: misstroshy: skyggtfirmly: bestämtlimited: begränsadrelief: lättnad

7 billion views and counting: the growth secrets of Sidemen's creative mastermind, Jordan Schwarzenberger. Managing one of the world's biggest creator collectives is no small feat. We dive deep with the man behind Arcade Media and the Sidemen's explosive rise, blending sharp self-awareness, cultural intuition, and a bold approach to building in public. The creator economy is dead. Jordan reveals why relying on brand deals is outdated and how the Sidemen have built entire business models through strategic partnerships and leveraging their audience. This is a masterclass in staying relevant, building with intention, and growing without losing who you are.Key takeaways

Join us in this inspiring conversation with Marc Sauer, serial entrepreneur and founder of Urban August and International Tie. Learn why solving a real, everyday problem gives your brand an edge, and discover valuable insights into launching niche products online.If you're an aspiring entrepreneur looking to identify your niche and build a brand with staying power, Marc's story is a blueprint worth following. You can explore his products or connect with him directly:

Fluent Fiction - French: Ethics in Business: A Parisian Café's Defining Moment Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-03-14-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: À Paris, un matin de printemps, le Café de Flore s'animait.En: In Paris, one spring morning, the Café de Flore was coming to life.Fr: Les gens bavardaient joyeusement autour des tables, et les serveurs prenaient les commandes avec rapidité.En: People were chatting joyfully around the tables, and the waiters were taking orders quickly.Fr: Clément était nerveux.En: Clément was nervous.Fr: Il était assis à une petite table près de la fenêtre, attendant Séverine, la célèbre investisseuse.En: He was seated at a small table near the window, waiting for Séverine, the famous investor.Fr: À côté de lui, Mathieu, son ami et partenaire, feuilletait nerveusement leur dossier.En: Next to him, Mathieu, his friend and partner, was nervously leafing through their file.Fr: Les arbres dehors bourgeonnaient.En: The trees outside were budding.Fr: Le soleil commençait à briller à travers les nuages, annonçant la renaissance de la ville.En: The sun began to shine through the clouds, heralding the city's renewal.Fr: Le parfum des fleurs et du café embaumait l'air.En: The scent of flowers and coffee filled the air.Fr: Clément savait que c'était le moment crucial pour son entreprise.En: Clément knew this was a crucial moment for his company.Fr: Séverine entra dans le café.En: Séverine entered the café.Fr: Son regard était précis et assuré.En: Her gaze was precise and confident.Fr: Elle s'assit en face de Clément et Mathieu.En: She sat down across from Clément and Mathieu.Fr: « Parlez-moi de votre projet, » demanda-t-elle avec un sourire poli.En: "Tell me about your project," she asked with a polite smile.Fr: Clément commença à expliquer.En: Clément began to explain.Fr: Son plan était ambitieux.En: His plan was ambitious.Fr: Il voulait créer une entreprise innovante, nouvelle sur le marché parisien.En: He wanted to create an innovative company, new to the Parisian market.Fr: Séverine écoutait attentivement mais restait sceptique.En: Séverine listened attentively but remained skeptical.Fr: Ses questions étaient pointues, presque coupantes.En: Her questions were sharp, almost cutting.Fr: Clément, plein d'espoir, continuait à argumenter.En: Clément, full of hope, continued to argue.Fr: Puis vint la question critique de Séverine : « Comment assurez-vous l'éthique de votre modèle économique ?En: Then came Séverine's critical question: "How do you ensure the ethics of your economic model?"Fr: » Cette question perturba Clément.En: This question disturbed Clément.Fr: Il hésitait.En: He hesitated.Fr: Son projet, tel qu'il était, soulevait certaines interrogations morales.En: His project, as it was, raised some moral questions.Fr: Mathieu, qui gardait le silence jusqu'ici, intervint.En: Mathieu, who had been silent until then, intervened.Fr: « Clément, peut-être devrions-nous réfléchir à des alternatives plus éthiques, » suggéra-t-il doucement.En: "Clément, perhaps we should consider more ethical alternatives," he suggested softly.Fr: Il y avait de la vérité dans ses mots, et Clément le savait.En: There was truth in his words, and Clément knew it.Fr: Clément réfléchit un instant.En: Clément thought for a moment.Fr: Il avait deux choix : persister dans le modèle actuel ou réviser le plan pour inclure des valeurs éthiques.En: He had two choices: persist in the current model or revise the plan to include ethical values.Fr: Séverine, ses yeux fixés sur lui, attendait sa décision.En: Séverine, her eyes fixed on him, awaited his decision.Fr: Après une pause, Clément parla.En: After a pause, Clément spoke.Fr: « Merci, Mathieu.En: "Thank you, Mathieu.Fr: Nous allons réviser le modèle.En: We will revise the model.Fr: Il est important de garder une bonne intégrité.En: It is important to maintain good integrity.Fr: Le succès ne doit pas être au détriment de nos valeurs.En: Success should not be at the expense of our values."Fr: » Séverine sourit.En: Séverine smiled.Fr: « Voilà une réponse que j'apprécie.En: "That's an answer I appreciate.Fr: Je suis prête à investir, mais seulement dans une entreprise intègre.En: I am ready to invest, but only in an upright company."Fr: » Sa voix reflétait l'estime qu'elle avait gagnée pour eux.En: Her voice reflected the respect she had gained for them.Fr: Finalement, le soleil brilla pleinement à travers la fenêtre.En: Finally, the sun shone fully through the window.Fr: Le Café de Flore, témoin de cette rencontre, continua de vibrer du quotidien parisien.En: The Café de Flore, witness to this encounter, continued to hum with Parisian daily life.Fr: Clément avait appris que le vrai succès réside non seulement dans l'argent, mais aussi dans les bonnes décisions et la collaboration.En: Clément had learned that true success lies not only in money but also in good decisions and collaboration.Fr: Les graines de l'éthique plantées ce matin-là promettaient de fleurir avec le temps, apportant un changement positif pour tous.En: The seeds of ethics planted that morning promised to bloom over time, bringing positive change for all. Vocabulary Words:the spring: le printempsthe investor: l'investisseur/l'investisseusenervous: nerveuxleafing through: feuilletantthe file: le dossierbudding: bourgeonnantheralding: annonçantthe renewal: la renaissancescent: le parfumcrucial: crucialattentively: attentivementskeptical: sceptiquesharp: pointuesdisturbed: perturbéhesitated: hésitéthe ethics: l'éthiquethe economic model: le modèle économiqueintervened: intervintalternatives: les alternativesintegrity: l'intégritéupright: intègrewitness: le témointrue success: le vrai succèsseeds: les grainesbloom: fleurirpositive change: un changement positifto hum: vibrerthe decision: la décisionto argue: argumenterambitious: ambitieux

What separates a great podcast from the noise? We uncover the secrets of podcasting success with Gareth Evans, founder of 18Sixty—an agency that helps brands connect with their audience through high-quality audio storytelling.From working with Virgin/Absolute Radio and BBC Radio to launching his own agency, Gareth shares his journey through the evolution of podcasting, revealing what it takes to create audio content that really holds the audience's attention. Key TakeawaysKnowing your audience: The key to a successful podcast lies in deeply understanding your listeners and crafting content that serves their needsFinding Balance: Effective time management, habit stacking, and prioritisation are essential for navigating business demands while maintaining a fulfilling personal life.Business growth strategies:  Differentiating yourself, leveraging word-of-mouth, and building strong connections are crucial for scaling your business. Whether you're an early-stage founder, an aspiring podcaster, or just curious about the future of branded podcasts, this episode is packed with practical insights and behind-the-scenes wisdom. Have questions about this episode? Ask our hosts, chat now via our websitehttps://foundedandgrounded.com/episodes/j54mNsooOdH 

Join me, Hattie Willis, as I chat with the incredible Thea Brook, a seasoned entrepreneur and CFO-turned-founder, about her remarkable journey from finance to founding her own businesses. We dive into Thea's unconventional background, from training as a dancer to opening a dance school at 20, and how she eventually found her way into finance and entrepreneurship. Thea shares valuable insights on mental health, personal branding, and her approach to social media as a founder. Get ready for a candid and inspiring conversation that will leave you feeling motivated to take control of your own entrepreneurial journey! Timestamps:05:00 - Thea's unusual background and how it influenced her entrepreneurial path12:30 - The importance of talking to yourself kindly and reframing your self-talk20:00 - How Thea transitioned from finance to entrepreneurship and found her calling30:00 - Thea's approach to personal branding and social media as a founderLinks:Thea's LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/theabrookThea's website: https://www.theabrook.com/

From $0 to $400 Million Valuation: The Incredible Journey of Tim Fung and Airtasker. From humble beginnings to a marketplace giant. But Tim's journey is much more than just success.Through resilience, identifying mutual benefit, and embracing change, he has created a company that has changed the future of work.Tim delves into his upbringing, the inception of Airtasker, and the company's funding journey, offering valuable advice for new founders. Explore the balance between transparency and forward planning, Tim's IPO experience, and the transition from blitzscaling to a lean approach. Learn about the significance of humility, team support, and managing expectations. We conclude the episode by discussing the future of work, embracing AI, and societal changes.Key TakeawaysHigh expectations can undermine resilience, so maintaining realistic goals can help sustain long-term motivation and perseverance.Aligning business strategies and goals among all stakeholders ensures smoother operations and mutual benefits, making it easier to achieve sustainable growth.Adapting to market conditions and being open to changing strategies, even if it means shifting from aggressive expansion to a leaner approach, is crucial for long-term success.Have questions about this episode? Ask our hosts, chat now via our websitehttps://foundedandgrounded.com/episodes/z0Sw0OlIhm1Connect with hosts Ollie and Becky via LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivercollardhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/beckysage

How many of you have that idea for a great business nagging you in the back of your head? The one that you just know will make the judges on Shark Tank swoon? Or maybe it's another idea altogether… writing a book, an adventure, going back to school to pivot your career? What is it that urges us to take that leap of faith and move forward? It's not always about a perfectly executed plan. Sometimes it's about resilience, having the right people around you, and more than a little bit of hustle.In this final episode of season 3, J.B. and Molly kick off their shoes with Bianca to talk about what it takes to turn an idea into a thriving brand, the lessons she carried from Facebook into her own company, and why community is everything in business and in life."I never put pressure on myself to start a company. It was like this nagging thing I had to figure out if I could solve." - Bianca GatesFollow Bianca on Instagram @biancagates and check out Birdies at birdies.com.Follow Unserious in your podcast app, at unserious.com, and on Instagram and Threads at @unserious.fun.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love in Kyoto: A Startup Story Amidst Falling Snow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-02-11-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 真冬の京都の街は、雪が静かに降り積もる朝でした。En: The streets of Kyoto on a midwinter morning were covered in quietly falling snow.Ja: あたりは白く染まり、空気は冷たく澄んでいました。En: The surroundings were painted white, and the air was cold and crisp.Ja: しかし、その寒さを打ち破るように、起業家たちの活気に満ちた建物がありました。En: However, standing in defiance of the chill was a building bustling with the energy of entrepreneurs.Ja: それが、スタートアップインキュベーターです。En: It was a startup incubator.Ja: ヒロシは熱心な起業家で、毎日ここで新しい技術のアイデアを磨いていました。En: Hiroshi was a passionate entrepreneur who polished his ideas for new technology here every day.Ja: 彼は内向的な性格ですが、成功への強い情熱を持っていました。En: He had an introverted personality but possessed a strong drive for success.Ja: 少し人と距離を置くことが多かったのです。En: He often kept a bit of distance from people.Ja: 一方、アキコは創造的でマーケティングの才能を持つ明るい女性でした。En: On the other hand, Akiko was a bright woman with creative and marketing talents.Ja: 彼女は人とのつながりを大切にし、新しい友人を作ることが好きでした。En: She valued connections with others and enjoyed making new friends.Ja: 彼らはこのインキュベーターで初めて出会いました。En: They met for the first time at this incubator.Ja: アキコのおおらかさとユーモアに、ヒロシは少しずつ心を開いていきました。En: Hiroshi gradually began to open up to Akiko's easygoing nature and humor.Ja: そして、冬のある日、ヒロシは勇気を出してアキコとのプロジェクトのために協力しようと決めました。En: Then, one winter day, Hiroshi mustered the courage to propose collaborating on a project with Akiko.Ja: 「アキコ、一緒にプロジェクトをしませんか？」と、彼は言いました。En: "Akiko, would you like to do a project together?" he asked.Ja: アキコはうれしそうに微笑み、こう答えました。「もちろん、楽しみだね！」En: Akiko smiled happily and replied, "Of course, I'm looking forward to it!"Ja: 彼らは一緒に新しいテクノロジーとデザインのアイデアを結びつけて、革新的なビジネスプランを作り始めました。En: Together, they started connecting new technology and design ideas to create an innovative business plan.Ja: 時間が経つにつれて、ヒロシは彼女の存在がどれほど彼にとって大切かを感じ始めました。En: As time passed, Hiroshi began to realize how important her presence was to him.Ja: しかし、ヒロシの頭の中には一つの不安がありました。En: However, he had one concern on his mind.Ja: 「仕事と恋愛、両立できるのだろうか？」En: "Can I balance work and romance?"Ja: バレンタインデーが近づく頃、インキュベーターで大きなピッチコンペティションが行われることになりました。En: As Valentine's Day approached, a major pitch competition was scheduled to take place at the incubator.Ja: ヒロシとアキコは、彼らのアイデアを披露する準備を始めました。En: Hiroshi and Akiko began preparing to showcase their ideas.Ja: その日、彼らは精一杯のプレゼンテーションを行いました。En: On that day, they gave their best presentation.Ja: ヒロシはアキコを見ると、彼女の勇気と洞察力に深く感謝し、同時に彼女への感情を再確認しました。En: Looking at Akiko, Hiroshi deeply appreciated her courage and insight and, at the same time, reaffirmed his feelings for her.Ja: 結果は予想以上に良く、彼らのチームは勝利を手にしました。En: The results were better than expected, and their team claimed victory.Ja: 緊張感から解放され、二人は喜びを分かち合い、外の雪が降りしきる中で暖かなカフェに入りました。En: Released from the tension, the two shared their joy and entered a warm café as the snow continued to fall outside.Ja: そこでヒロシは、やっと自分の心の中を明かしました。En: It was there that Hiroshi finally revealed his feelings.Ja: 「アキコ、君と一緒にいると、本当に楽しい。En: "Akiko, being with you is really fun.Ja: これからはもっと、一緒に色々なことを経験したい。」En: From now on, I want to experience many things together."Ja: アキコは驚いた表情から微笑みへと変わり、静かに言いました。「私も同じ気持ちだよ。En: Akiko's surprised expression turned into a smile, and she quietly said, "I feel the same way.Ja: このまま一緒に、仕事も楽しみも、すべて分かち合おう。」En: Let's continue to share everything, both work and enjoyment, together."Ja: こうして、冷たい冬に包まれた京都の街で、ヒロシとアキコは新しいスタートを切りました。En: Thus, Hiroshi and Akiko embarked on a new journey in the snow-covered streets of Kyoto.Ja: 彼らは共に成長し、仕事と個人のバランスを見つける旅を始めました。En: They began a journey to grow together and find a balance between work and personal life.Ja: その先には、まだ見ぬ未来が待っていましたが、その一歩を共に踏み出す決意を固めたのです。En: Though an unpredictable future awaited them, they were determined to take that step forward together.Ja: 彼らを包むインキュベーターの温かい明かりは、静かに二人を見守っていました。En: The warm light of the incubator enveloped them, watching over them quietly. Vocabulary Words:midwinter: 真冬surroundings: あたりdefiance: 打ち破るbustling: 活気に満ちたincubator: インキュベーターentrepreneur: 起業家introverted: 内向的drive: 情熱distance: 距離creative: 創造的talents: 才能connections: つながりeasygoing: おおらかさmustered: 勇気を出してcollaborating: 協力innovative: 革新的realize: 感じ始めましたconcern: 不安balance: 両立pitch: ピッチscheduled: 行われるshowcase: 披露するappreciated: 感謝しinsight: 洞察力reaffirmed: 再確認しましたvictory: 勝利tension: 緊張感revealed: 明かしましたembarked: 新しいスタートを切りましたunpredictable: まだ見ぬ

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Turning Passion into Investment: A Startup's Winter Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-02-11-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det snöade lätt över Stockholm, och en känsla av förväntan fyllde luften inne i den moderna startup-inkubatorn.En: It was lightly snowing over Stockholm, and a sense of anticipation filled the air inside the modern startup incubator.Sv: Lukas, den något nervösa unga entreprenören, kände pulsen stiga när han tittade ut genom det stora fönstret som vette mot den snötäckta gatan.En: Lukas, the somewhat nervous young entrepreneur, felt his pulse rise as he looked out the large window facing the snow-covered street.Sv: Inne i rummet vimlade det av innovativa prylar, och stressade entreprenörer rörde sig över de blanka golven medan de pratade om nästa stora idé.En: Inside the room, it buzzed with innovative gadgets, and stressed entrepreneurs moved over the sleek floors while talking about the next big idea.Sv: Emilia, Lukas självsäkra och kreativa medgrundare, var hans bergfasta stöd.En: Emilia, Lukas's confident and creative co-founder, was his steadfast support.Sv: Hon log uppmuntrande mot honom när de ställde upp för sin stora pitch.En: She smiled encouragingly at him as they prepared for their big pitch.Sv: Det handlade om deras nya techprodukt, ett smart system för hållbar energi som kunde förändra världen.En: It was about their new tech product, a smart system for sustainable energy that could change the world.Sv: Spänningen var påtaglig, och Lukas kämpade mot sitt inre tvivel.En: The excitement was palpable, and Lukas struggled against his inner doubts.Sv: Idag satt Sofia i publiken, en erfaren men skeptisk riskkapitalist.En: Today, Sofia, an experienced but skeptical venture capitalist, was in the audience.Sv: Alla ville imponera på henne.En: Everyone wanted to impress her.Sv: Lukas började med en presentation av produktens funktioner.En: Lukas began with a presentation of the product's features.Sv: Det började bra, men Sofia såg inte helt övertygad ut.En: It started well, but Sofia did not look entirely convinced.Sv: Hon ställde skarpa frågor som fick Lukas att börja tveka.En: She asked sharp questions that made Lukas begin to hesitate.Sv: Hans självförtroende skakade, och han kände sig nästan genomskinlig under de kritiska blickarna.En: His confidence shook, and he felt almost transparent under the critical glances.Sv: Plötsligt insåg Lukas att deras taktik behövde förändras.En: Suddenly, Lukas realized their tactic needed to change.Sv: Mitt i presentationen bestämde han sig för att anpassa sin strategi.En: Mid-presentation, he decided to adapt his strategy.Sv: Han tog ett djupt andetag och bytte fokus från produktens tekniska aspekter till teamets unika styrkor och visioner.En: He took a deep breath and shifted the focus from the product's technical aspects to the team's unique strengths and visions.Sv: Han talade från hjärtat om deras engagemang för att skapa en hållbar framtid och vikten av deras samarbete.En: He spoke from the heart about their commitment to creating a sustainable future and the importance of their collaboration.Sv: Emilias ögon glittrade av stolthet.En: Emilia's eyes sparkled with pride.Sv: Hon nickade instämmande medan Lukas fortsatte med sin passionerade vädjan.En: She nodded in agreement as Lukas continued with his passionate plea.Sv: Sofia lutade sig tillbaka, till synes oberörd men faktiskt intresserad.En: Sofia leaned back, seemingly unmoved but actually interested.Sv: Det var något i Lukas ärliga ord och övertygelse som träffade rätt.En: There was something in Lukas's sincere words and conviction that struck a chord.Sv: När han avslutade presentationen var rummet tyst en stund.En: When he finished the presentation, the room was silent for a moment.Sv: Sedan bröt Sofia sin tystnad.En: Then Sofia broke her silence.Sv: "Jag gillar er passion," sade hon med en isande, men ändå respektfull ton.En: "I like your passion," she said with an icy, yet respectful tone.Sv: "Jag är beredd att investera."En: "I am ready to invest."Sv: Hennes ord blev till musik i Lukas öron, men hon hade ett villkor – de måste uppnå specifika milstolpar.En: Her words were music to Lukas's ears, but she had one condition—they must achieve specific milestones.Sv: Efteråt kände Lukas hur en nyvunnen självförtroende växte inom honom.En: Afterward, Lukas felt a newfound confidence growing within him.Sv: Han insåg att hans styrka låg i hans äkthet och vision, inte bara i deras produkt.En: He realized his strength lay in his authenticity and vision, not just in their product.Sv: Med Emilias stöd och Sofias investering, var deras företag på väg mot en ljusare framtid.En: With Emilia's support and Sofia's investment, their company was on its way to a brighter future.Sv: Stockholm fortsatte att blomstra under vinterns tjusning, och Lukas såg framåt, redo att möta världen utanför med nytt mod.En: Stockholm continued to flourish under the winter's charm, and Lukas looked ahead, ready to face the world outside with renewed courage. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: förväntanentrepreneur: entreprenörsleek: blankaco-founder: medgrundaresteadfast: bergfastapitch: pitchsustainable: hållbarpalpable: påtagligskeptical: skeptiskhesitate: tvekatransparent: genomskinligtactic: taktikstrategy: strategicommitment: engagemangcollaboration: samarbetepride: stolthetplea: vädjanconviction: övertygelsemilestones: milstolparauthenticity: äkthetrenewed: nyttflourish: blomstracharm: tjusningmodern: modernagadgets: prylarsupport: stödencouragingly: uppmuntrandefeatures: funktionerspecific: specifikavision: vision

Ever felt the pressure to keep your startup afloat, even when it's not working out? In this episode, we dive into the tough topic of shutting down your business with Joy Mpofu and Cameron Orcutt, two founders who have been there, done that, and lived to tell the tale. They share their honest experiences of closing their companies, and how they supported each other through the process. We explore the stigma of failure in the UK, the importance of having a support system, and the lessons learned from their startup journeys.Join us as we shortcut our learnings as founders together!

What do Stephen Hawking, AR glasses, and open-source design have in common?Join us as we chat with Bobak Tavangar, co-founder of Brilliant Labs, about his remarkable journey and insights into innovation.From leadership lessons to fundraising advice, this episode is packed with valuable gems for entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts.Bobak discusses his career, including a memorable encounter with Stephen Hawking and the role of open-source design in innovation. He explores the challenges of AR adoption, company culture, and hardware startups, offering leadership lessons on humility and communication. Hear Bobak's advice on fundraising, cofounder dynamics, and balancing startup life. Finally, we end with reflections on AI's future, data privacy, and the influence of faith in entrepreneurship.Key Takeaways- AI and AR technologies have the potential to revolutionise memory augmentation, providing perfect recall and proactive insights based on an individual's life experiences.- Building a successful global team requires extreme specificity and over-communication to avoid costly miscommunications, especially in hardware development.- Achieving a balance between openness and data privacy is crucial for tech companies to build trust and positively influence industry standards.Have questions about our podcast or an episode? Ask our hosts, chat nowConnect with hosts Ollie and Becky via LinkedIn.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Cautious Collaboration: The Start of Arav and Neha's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-01-31-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्दियों की एक सुबह थी।En: It was a winter morning.Hi: कड़कती ठंड में भी कनॉट प्लेस, नई दिल्ली की गहमागहमी अपनी जगह बनाए हुए थी।En: Despite the biting cold, Connaught Place, New Delhi retained its hustle and bustle.Hi: यहां के कॉलोनियल आर्किटेक्चर और जीवंत कैफ़े की भीड़ ने माहौल को खुशनुमा बनाया हुआ था।En: The colonial architecture and vibrant cafes there created a pleasant atmosphere.Hi: यही जगह थी, जहां आरव और नेहा मिलने वाले थे—एक कॉफ़ी के लिए।En: This was the place where Arav and Neha were going to meet—for a coffee.Hi: इस मुलाकात का मकसद केवल कॉफ़ी पीना नहीं था।En: The purpose of this meeting was not just to drink coffee.Hi: आरव एक महत्वाकांक्षी युवा उद्यमी था जो अपनी नई स्टार्टअप परियोजना के लिए साझेदार ढूंढ रहा था।En: Arav was an ambitious young entrepreneur looking for a partner for his new startup project.Hi: नेहा एक रचनात्मक विचारक थी, जो अपने फैसलों को लेकर काफी सतर्क थी।En: Neha was a creative thinker, very cautious about her decisions.Hi: दोनों एक कैफे में आमने-सामने बैठे।En: They sat face-to-face in a cafe.Hi: आरव ने अपनी बात शुरू की, "नेहा, मेरा मानना है कि हमारी परियोजना में सच में बहुत संभावनाएं हैं।En: Arav started the conversation, "Neha, I believe there are truly a lot of possibilities in our project.Hi: यह क्षेत्र में नए बदलाव ला सकती है।En: It can bring new changes to the sector."Hi: " उसने अपनी योजना का एक मोटा-मोटा खाका नेहा के सामने रखा।En: He laid out a rough draft of his plan in front of Neha.Hi: लेकिन नेहा चुप रही, उसकी आंखों में सावधानी थी।En: But Neha remained silent, her eyes displaying caution.Hi: "आरव," नेहा ने थोड़े संकोच के साथ कहा, "मुझे समझ नहीं आ रहा है कि इतना वित्तीय जोखिम क्यों लें।En: "Arav," Neha said with some hesitation, "I don't understand why we should take such financial risks.Hi: और तुम जानते हो कि तुम्हारा इस इंडस्ट्री में कोई अनुभव नहीं है।En: And you know you don't have any experience in this industry."Hi: "आरव ने गहरी सांस ली।En: Arav took a deep breath.Hi: यह सवाल उसकी उम्मीद के मुताबिक था।En: This question was as he had expected.Hi: उसने नेहा की आंखों में देखा और कहा, "सही कह रही हो।En: He looked into Neha's eyes and said, "You're right.Hi: मेरा अनुभव कम है, लेकिन मेरी योजना मजबूत है।En: I have less experience, but my plan is solid."Hi: " उसने अपने योजना के नवाचार और संभावित वृद्धि पर जोर दिया।En: He emphasized the innovation and potential growth of his plan.Hi: तभी नेहा ने थोड़ा सा मुस्कुराया और कहा, "तुम्हें पता है?En: Just then, Neha smiled a little and said, "You know what?Hi: मैंने एक बार एक साझेदारी में पैसा लगाया था, और वह बुरी तरह विफल हो गया।En: I invested in a partnership once, and it failed miserably.Hi: इसलिए अब मैं बहुत सावधान रहती हूं।En: That's why I'm very cautious now."Hi: "आरव ने इस बात को गंभीरता से सुना।En: Arav listened to her seriously.Hi: उसने कहा, "नेहा, मुझे तुम्हारी चिंताओं की पूरी समझ है।En: He said, "Neha, I completely understand your concerns.Hi: मैं चाहता हूँ कि हम सच्चाई और पारदर्शिता के साथ आगे बढ़ें।En: I want us to proceed with truth and transparency.Hi: हमारा लक्ष्य एक मजबूत प्लेटफार्म खड़ा करना है, न कि केवल मौज-मस्ती का।En: Our goal is to build a robust platform, not just have fun."Hi: "नेहा का चेहरा थोड़ा शांत लगने लगा।En: Neha's face appeared a bit calmer.Hi: उसने कुछ देर सोचा और फिर कहा, "ठीक है, मैं इस परियोजना के साथ जुड़ूंगी, लेकिन एक परीक्षण अवधि के साथ।En: She thought for a while and then said, "Okay, I will join this project, but with a trial period.Hi: मैं देखना चाहती हूं कि चीजें सही दिशा में जा रही हैं।En: I want to see that things are heading in the right direction."Hi: "आरव ने राहत की सांस ली और मुस्कुराया।En: Arav breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.Hi: उसने देखा कि उसकी ईमानदारी और गंभीरता ने नेहा के संकोच को थोड़ा दूर कर दिया था।En: He realized that his honesty and seriousness had somewhat alleviated Neha's hesitation.Hi: वे अब मिलकर इस यात्रा को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए तैयार थे।En: They were now ready to move forward on this journey together.Hi: इस मुलाकात ने आरव को यह सिखाया कि सच्ची बात और साथी की चिंताओं को समझना कितना महत्वपूर्ण है।En: This meeting taught Arav how important it is to understand true intentions and address a partner's concerns.Hi: और नेहा को अपने अतीत की विफलताओं के बावज़ूद उम्मीद की झलक दिखी, अगर थोड़ी सतर्क रहकर काम किया जाए।En: And it showed Neha a glimpse of hope beyond past failures, given one proceeds with caution.Hi: कहानी ने दोनों को एक नया पथ दिखाया, जहां सहयोग से सफलता का सपना देखा जा सकता है।En: The story offered both a new path, where collaboration made the dream of success visible. Vocabulary Words:biting: कड़कतीhustle and bustle: गहमागहमीcolonial: कॉलोनियलarchitecture: आर्किटेक्चरpleasant: खुशनुमाambitious: महत्वाकांक्षीentrepreneur: उद्यमीpartner: साझेदारcreative: रचनात्मकcautious: सतर्कpossibilities: संभावनाएंsector: क्षेत्रhesitation: संकोचfinancial: वित्तीयrisks: जोखिमexperience: अनुभवsolid: मजबूतinnovation: नवाचारpotential: संभावितgrowth: वृद्धिmiserably: बुरी तरहfailed: विफलtransparency: पारदर्शिताrobust: मजबूतproceed: आगे बढ़ेंcalmer: शांतtrial period: परीक्षण अवधिrelief: राहतseriousness: गंभीरताalleviated: दूर कर दिया

From academia to entrepreneurship: The remarkable story of Nick Tune and the secrets to converting research into commercial success, with his spinout company Optimise AI. Gain valuable insights on the mindset shifts necessary for transitioning from corporate to startup life, the importance of support networks, and how to embrace failures. Uncover the economic impact of Nick's spinout company Optimise AI, their differentiators in the market, and his valuable advice on team growth and work-life balance for early-stage founders.Key Takeaways- Balancing financial management and growth is crucial for startup survival, requiring careful attention to both spending and cash runway.- Utilising fractional experts can provide startups with strategic and operational support without the high costs of full-time roles.- A strong support system and maintaining personal well-being are essential for founders to sustain their passion and resilience in the face of entrepreneurial challenges.Have questions about our podcast or an episode? Ask our hosts, chat nowConnect with hosts Ollie and Becky via LinkedIn. 

https://www.leadfeeder.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=body&utm_campaign=brandvivaSummaryIn this engaging conversation, Mark, Ben, and Adam delve into the world of entrepreneurship, exploring Adam's journey from aspiring doctor to successful entrepreneur with his company, Bottlekeeper. They discuss the influence of childhood environments, the importance of creativity in small towns, and the risks associated with starting a business. Adam shares insights on the initial skepticism he had about Bottlekeeper and the innovative ways he tested the market for his product. The conversation highlights the significance of enjoying what you do and the value of taking calculated risks in the pursuit of success. In this conversation, Adam Callinan shares his journey of launching and growing Bottle Keeper, emphasizing the importance of market validation, the impact of Shark Tank, and the challenges of running a cyclical consumer goods business. He discusses the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, including anxiety and the need for coping strategies, ultimately leading to the decision to exit the business. In this conversation, Adam Callinan shares his journey from leading Bottlekeeper to launching Pentane, a software tool designed to help businesses understand their financial dynamics. He discusses the acquisition process, the importance of patience during transitions, and the lessons learned from consulting with struggling companies. Adam emphasizes the significance of efficiency and strategic spending in entrepreneurship, while also highlighting the impact of his work on other businesses. The discussion culminates in Adam's vision for Pentane as a tool that empowers business operators to make informed decisions and drive profitability. https://www.leadfeeder.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=body&utm_campaign=brandviva

This week on found, Dom and Becca are talking with the co-founders of Alloy Women's Health who just closed a new funding round to expand its mission of fixing menopause care. Monica Molinar and Anne Fulenwider discuss raising capital in a competitive health tech landscape, their choice to bypass traditional insurance models, and how this funding will help them scale their telehealth platform nationally.00:00 - Introduction 04:37 - Turning personal experience into a business idea08:55 - The challenges of raising awareness about menopause10:00 - Why Alloy bypasses insurance 15:00 - Scaling a telehealth model18:06 - How the political landscape affects women's health20:00 - Addressing disparities in menopause treatment23:26 - Lessons from Alloy's fundraising journey30:00 - The benefits of a co-CEO leadership model37:17 - Closing thoughts Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us:On TwitterOn InstagramVia email: found@techcrunch.com

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This week on Found, Dom and Becca are diving into the world of data governance with Collibra CEO Felix Van de Maele. They get into how maintaining organized data started as a niche concept and became the bedrock of AI and privacy compliance. They also talk about the early challenges of building a startup in Belgium, the lucky breaks that saved the company, and why Felix believes every employee is a “data citizen.”00:00 - Introduction02:00 - The Importance of Organized Data in the Age of AI05:00 - Collibra's Early Days07:13 - How the 2008 Financial Crisis Sparked Collibra's Growth10:00 - Navigating the Evolution of Data Governance15:00 - Balancing Privacy, Security, and AI Integration19:25 - Overcoming Early Challenges25:00 - Lessons in Leadership and Building a Team30:00 - The Future of Collibra and the Role of Data Citizens31:42 - Closing Reflections and Takeaways Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us:On TwitterOn InstagramVia email: found@techcrunch.com

See MoreIn this episode of Fintech Confidential, recorded live at the 2024 Money 20/20 event in Las Vegas, Tedd Huff and Stephany Kirkpatrick, founder and CEO of Orum, dive into the world of money movement technology. The discussion flows naturally, covering the many ways Orum is simplifying payments and enhancing access to funds. Kirkpatrick brings a unique perspective, sharing how her background as the daughter of an immigrant and a former financial planner shaped her understanding of money access and inspired her to start Orum.Key Highlights

This special edition of the GeekWire Podcast is the first in a four-episode series that we'll be publishing in the months ahead as part of our year-long Microsoft @ 50 project, recognizing the company's 50th anniversary in April 2025.  On this episode, we'll take a fresh look at Microsoft's startup story with tech historian and author Margaret O'Mara of the University of Washington, author of The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America; plus highlights from a recent conversation with David Marquardt, Microsoft's first outside investor and a longtime board member. Register here for our Microsoft @ 50 event, March 20, 2025, in Seattle. Microsoft @ 50 is an independent GeekWire editorial project supported by Accenture. With GeekWire Co-Founder Todd Bishop. Edited by Curt Milton.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Elizabeth Dewar - Lizzy - is an Advertising Creative Director who branched out with her sister to start Violet Rae, a Brand Strategy and Communications Consultancy. They specialise in empowering SME's and startups to build their brand. Being quite a new business, I love that we chatted about, and reflected on the early stages of business, taking the leap and doing all the things. Lizzy has stepped away from working with big brands, with big teams and big budgets to support startups. Tune in as we unravel the world of mindset, business and the journey of entrepreneurship. Visit: https://violet-rae.com/ WANT MORE? Connect with Annelise on Instagram: http://instagram.com/anneliseworn Book a free Strategy Call: http://anneliseworn.com/consult Looking for easy to use, all in one marketing software? Claim your free 10 day trial of Freeceo here: http://freeceo.tech  

Finding order in chaotic datasets is key for companies to be able to implement AI solutions that actually work. This week's guest is Prukalpa Sanka, the CEO and co-founder of Atlan, a platform designed to help data teams build trust, streamline workflows, and collaborate more effectively. Atlan emerged from the challenges of managing complex data projects and is now empowering organizations to scale their data operations while maintaining transparency and trust. In this episode they discuss how Atlan has maintained a fun company culture despite the stress and how her and her co-founder have maintained a great working relationship for the past 12 years. 00:00 - Introduction02:31 - Founding story and early challenges06:19 - Overcoming high-stakes data issues08:45 - The evolution of data and AI13:31 - Building a product to solve key problems16:13 - Adapting to technological change19:21 - The growing role of AI in business21:05 - Preparing data for AI integration24:27 - Addressing bias and ethics in AI26:52 - Fundraising and fun marketing31:34 - Maintaining a strong co-founder relationship33:47 - Final thoughts and reflections Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us:On TwitterOn InstagramVia email: found@techcrunch.com

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Prank at the Startup: Balloons, Alarms & Laughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/a-prank-at-the-startup-balloons-alarms-laughter Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht was vol van opwinding en herfstige frisheid in het Startup Incubator, een plek waar dromen en ideeën samenkwamen in het hart van Amsterdam.En: The air was filled with excitement and autumn freshness at the Startup Incubator, a place where dreams and ideas converged in the heart of Amsterdam.Nl: Glasheldere kantoren lagen zij aan zij met gedeelde werkruimtes, terwijl de geur van ambachtelijke koffie de lucht vulde.En: Crystal-clear offices stood side-by-side with shared workspaces, while the aroma of artisanal coffee filled the air.Nl: Iedereen was hard aan het werk, als kleine wielen in een grote machine.En: Everyone was hard at work, like tiny cogs in a larger machine.Nl: Onder hen waren Thijs, Inge en Daan.En: Among them were Thijs, Inge, and Daan.Nl: Thijs, altijd vol energie en gekke ideeën, kwam op het geniale idee om wat plezier in hun drukke leven te brengen.En: Thijs, always full of energy and wild ideas, came up with the brilliant notion of bringing some fun into their busy lives.Nl: "Laten we onze baas een beetje laten zweten door zijn kantoor vol te blazen met helium ballonnen!" stelde hij voor, zijn ogen glinsterend van plezier.En: "Let's make our boss sweat a bit by filling his office with helium balloons!" he suggested, his eyes sparkling with delight.Nl: Inge, met een meer zakelijke insteek, fronste.En: Inge, with a more business-minded approach, frowned.Nl: "Het klinkt grappig, maar het kan ook misgaan," waarschuwde ze.En: "It sounds funny, but it could also backfire," she warned.Nl: Maar Daan, de altijd jolige vriend van Thijs, kon niet wachten.En: But Daan, Thijs's always cheerful friend, couldn't wait.Nl: "Ach kom op, Inge! Een beetje plezier kan geen kwaad," zei hij lachend.En: "Oh, come on, Inge! A little fun never hurt anyone," he said, laughing.Nl: Toch stribbelde Inge niet tegen.En: Inge didn't resist, though.Nl: Ze hielp zelfs mee, vooral om ervoor te zorgen dat Thijs en Daan het niet al te gek maakten.En: She even helped out, mainly to make sure Thijs and Daan didn't take it too far.Nl: Het plan was eenvoudig: de ballonnen snel vullen en in het kantoor van de baas plaatsen voordat iemand iets kon merken.En: The plan was simple: fill the balloons quickly and place them in the boss's office before anyone noticed.Nl: De drie vriendengroep ging aan het werk, lachend en grapjes makend, terwijl ze de kleurrijke ballonnen vulden.En: The trio got to work, laughing and joking as they filled the colorful balloons.Nl: Maar in het enthousiasme van het moment vergaten ze één klein detail. Het hoogtechnologische alarmbeveiligingssysteem van het gebouw.En: But in their excitement, they forgot one small detail—the building's high-tech security alarm system.Nl: Zo stonden Thijs, Inge, en Daan daar, omringd door massa's ballonnen en plotseling blèrde het alarm door het pand.En: There stood Thijs, Inge, and Daan, surrounded by masses of balloons, when suddenly the alarm blared throughout the building.Nl: De lichten begonnen te flitsen en de deuren vergrendelden zich automatisch.En: The lights began to flash, and the doors locked automatically.Nl: "Wat gebeurt er?!" riep Daan uit, zijn lach verstomde snel.En: "What's happening?!" exclaimed Daan, his laughter quickly fading.Nl: Inge slaakte een zucht. "Ik zei het je toch," mompelde ze, maar haar gezicht was niet kwaad.En: Inge sighed. "I told you so," she muttered, her expression not angry but amused.Nl: Via de luidspreker klonk de stem van de beveiliging. "Dit is geen oefening. Verklaar onmiddellijk uw aanwezigheid."En: A voice from the security speaker rang out. "This is not a drill. Explain your presence immediately."Nl: De drie keken elkaar nerveus aan.En: The three glanced at each other nervously.Nl: Thijs greep de intercom en probeerde te kalmeren.En: Thijs grabbed the intercom and tried to calm down.Nl: "Hallo daar, het spijt ons echt. We probeerden gewoon een grap uit te halen met wat ballonnen, niets ernstigs!"En: "Hello there, we're really sorry. We were just pulling a prank with some balloons, nothing serious!"Nl: Na een paar spannende momenten van stilte, kwam er eindelijk respons.En: After a few tense moments of silence, a response finally came.Nl: De beveiliger klonk meer geamuseerd dan boos. "Ballonnen? Een grap? Dat hebben we nog niet eerder gehad."En: The security guard sounded more amused than angry. "Balloons? A prank? Haven't encountered that one before."Nl: Het alarm stopte abrupt en de lichten keerden terug naar normaal.En: The alarm stopped abruptly, and the lights returned to normal.Nl: De deuren gingen weer open.En: The doors unlocked again.Nl: Uiteindelijk, toen hun baas het kantoor binnenstapte en de zee van ballonnen zag, begon ook hij te lachen in plaats van te schreeuwen.En: Eventually, when their boss entered the office and saw the sea of balloons, he started laughing instead of yelling.Nl: "Nou", zei hij glimlachend, "eindelijk wat kleur in dit kantoor!"En: "Well," he said with a smile, "finally some color in this office!"Nl: Nadat de spanning was gezakt, realiseerde Thijs zich dat Inge gelijk had gehad.En: Once the tension had eased, Thijs realized that Inge had been right.Nl: Hij begreep nu dat planning en een beetje voorzorg belangrijk waren.En: He understood now that planning and a little foresight were important.Nl: "Inge, je had gelijk," gaf Thijs toe met een knipoog.En: "Inge, you were right," Thijs admitted with a wink.Nl: "De volgende keer luister ik eerst naar jou."En: "Next time, I'll listen to you first."Nl: Zo eindigde hun avontuur met een lach, een les geleerd, en een kantoor dat nog lang herinnerd werd als het vrolijkste van de Startup Incubator die herfst.En: And so their adventure ended with laughter, a lesson learned, and an office remembered as the happiest place in the Startup Incubator that fall. Vocabulary Words:excitement: opwindingautumn: herfstigeincubator: incubatorconverged: samenkwamenartisanal: ambachtelijkearoma: geursparkling: glinsterendbusiness-minded: zakelijkebackfire: misgaanresist: stribbeldeforesight: voorzorgblared: blèrdealarm: alarmglanced: kekennervously: nerveusintercom: intercomtense: spannendesilence: stilteabruptly: abruptunlocked: opendepresence: aanwezigheidencountered: gehadadventure: avontuurlesson: lesoffice: kantoorcheerful: joligejoking: grapjes makendetail: detailsecurity: beveiligingapologizing: spijt

Research is completely lacking when it comes to information about women's hormonal health. Today's guest is working to compile data and help women find the care they need. This week on Found, we're talking to Sylvia Kang, the CEO and co-founder of Mira, a women's health company that is providing home hormonal testing. They discuss the challenges on fundraising for women's health startups, the importance of research to drive change and access in healthcare, and how Mira forged a new path by becoming FDA approved.00:00 - Introduction and Overview of Women's Hormonal Health01:45 - The Lack of Hormonal Health Data and Fertility Challenges05:11 - The Inspiration Behind Starting Mira07:30 - Early Feedback from Doctors and Investors10:58 - The Evolution of the Women's Health Market13:25 - Overcoming the Lack of Scientific Research and Data Collection16:51 - Impact of COVID-19 on Mira's Growth18:42 - Mira as a Cost-Effective Solution to Fertility Issues21:29 - Mira's Expansion Beyond Fertility and into IVF25:02 - Utilizing AI to Personalize Hormonal Health Tracking28:35 - Sylvia's Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurship32:15 - Building a Female-Driven Company Culture at Mira34:49 - The Future of Women's Health and Expanding Mira's Impact Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us:On TwitterOn InstagramVia email: found@techcrunch.com

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Clarity Amid Startup Chaos: A Rosh Hashanah Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/finding-clarity-amid-startup-chaos-a-rosh-hashanah-tale Story Transcript:He: היה זה יום חג ראש השנה בעמק הקריר של הסטארטאפ אינקובייטור.En: It was the day of the Rosh Hashanah holiday in the cool valley of the startup incubator.He: בחוץ, הסתיו צובע את העלים בצבעים חמים, אך בפנים החום מקלקל את הנשימה.En: Outside, autumn was painting the leaves in warm colors, but inside, the heat was stifling.He: אריאל, מנהל סטארטאפ נמרץ, נראה מתלבט, מנסה לשמור על קור רוח.En: Ariel, a spirited startup manager, appeared conflicted, trying to maintain his composure.He: המזגן שבק חיים ביום החם ביותר, וכל אחד מהמשתתפים מנסה למצוא מקום ליד החלון.En: The air conditioner had broken on the hottest day, and everyone was trying to find a spot by the window.He: שירה, מפתחת אופטימית, מחלקת תפוחים בדבש לכולם, מציעה חיוך לעידוד במילותיה הקלות.En: Shira, an optimistic developer, was handing out apples and honey to everyone, offering an encouraging smile with her light-hearted words.He: "יהיה בסדר, חבר'ה.En: "It'll be okay, folks.He: נשמח מהתפוחים ומהשנה החדשה," היא אומרת, שומרת על המרץ בקבוצה.En: Let's enjoy the apples and the new year," she said, keeping the team's spirits up.He: בפינה, נועם, משקיע ספקן, ממתין לשמוע פתרונות מעשיים אמיתיים.En: In the corner, Noam, a skeptical investor, was waiting to hear real practical solutions.He: הוא שמע מאות סיפורי טכנולוגיה מדהימים אבל ריקניים.En: He had heard hundreds of amazing but empty technology pitches.He: מה שהוא באמת רוצה זה פתרון שמקל את חיי האדם היומיומיים.En: What he really wanted was a solution that would ease people's daily lives.He: הגיע הזמן לאריאל להציג.En: It was Ariel's time to present.He: הוא מכיר את הרעיון שלו היטב: אפליקציה להעברת נתונים במהירות שיא.En: He knew his idea well: an app for ultra-fast data transfer.He: בעומק לבו, הוא מרגיש שזה לא כל כך חשוב.En: Deep down, he felt it wasn't that significant.He: החום והמזגן המקולקל עושים את שלהם.En: The heat and the broken air conditioner were taking their toll.He: הוא מתחיל לקרוא מהמצגת, אך מילים פתאום נראות כמו ערבוביה.En: He started reading from the presentation, but the words suddenly looked like a jumble.He: פתאום, בהבזק של תעוזה, אריאל משאיר את המצגת בצד.En: Suddenly, in a flash of daring, Ariel set the presentation aside.He: "אולי הפתרון הוא פשוט," הוא מכריז, מחייך למשמע קולו של עצמו.En: "Maybe the solution is simple," he declared, smiling at the sound of his own voice.He: "מה אם נפתח טכנולוגיה שמתקנת מזגנים בלחיצת כפתור?En: "What if we develop a technology that fixes air conditioners at the push of a button?He: מישהו יכול להגיד לא לדבר כזה עכשיו?En: Who could say no to that right now?"He: " הוא מוסיף בחיוך שובב.En: he added with a mischievous grin.He: כולם פורצים בצחוק.En: Everyone burst into laughter.He: אפילו נועם, עם המבט הקשוח שלו, משתעשע מהרעיון.En: Even Noam, with his stern look, was amused by the idea.He: "זה רעיון שמעורר עניין," הוא אומר.En: "That's an intriguing idea," he said.He: "יש בו משהו שאנחנו באמת יכולים להשתמש בו.En: "There's something we could really use."He: "עם תום הצחוק האריאל מבין שהוא מצא את התשובה.En: As the laughter subsided, Ariel realized he had found the answer.He: חושיו המחודדים חשים את האותנטיות של הרגע.En: His sharpened senses detected the authenticity of the moment.He: האמת היא שהפשטות היא העיקר, ולא בריחת המציאות עם טכנולוגיה מורכבת.En: The truth was that simplicity was key, not escaping reality with complex technology.He: כך, הסתיים ערב הצגת הסטארטאפים באווירה נלהבת ונעימה.En: Thus, the evening of startup presentations ended in a lively and pleasant atmosphere.He: עם התחלתה של השנה החדשה, כולם חשים קרבה.En: With the beginning of the new year, everyone felt a sense of closeness.He: אריאל, עם יד מנפנף לשלום, יודע שהוא למד את הערך של להיות אמיתי.En: Ariel, waving goodbye, knew he had learned the value of being genuine.He: וברקע, רוחות הסתיו החמימות מרקדות בעדינות בין העלים הנושרים.En: And in the background, the warm autumn breezes gently danced among the falling leaves. Vocabulary Words:conflicted: מתלבטcomposure: קור רוחstifling: מקלקל את הנשימהoptimistic: אופטימיתoffering: מציעהskeptical: ספקןinvestor: משקיעpractical: מעשייםsignificant: חשובtoll: עושים את שלהםjumble: ערבוביהdaring: תעוזהdeclared: מכריזstern: קשוחintriguing: מעורר ענייןauthenticity: אותנטיותsimplicity: פשטותescaping: בריחהcomplex: מורכבתpleasant: נעימהatmosphere: אווירהcloseness: קרבהgenuine: אמיתיspirited: נמרץeasing: מקלsolution: פתרוןdetected: חשיםsharpened: מחודדיםpresentation: מצגתmischievous: שובבBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Sparks of Innovation: Finding Confidence in Budapest's Tech Scene Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/sparks-of-innovation-finding-confidence-in-budapests-tech-scene Story Transcript:Hu: Budapest, a késő nyár melegénél, éppen technológiai központtá válik.En: Budapest, in the warmth of late summer, is just becoming a technological hub.Hu: A város modern része tele van innovátorokkal és tech-rajongókkal.En: The modern part of the city is filled with innovators and tech enthusiasts.Hu: A konferencia helyszíne pezsgő energia mezévé válik.En: The conference venue transforms into a field of bustling energy.Hu: Az üveg épület fölött a nap ragyogóan süt, míg bent a legújabb innovációk fénylenek minden stand felett.En: Above the glass building, the sun shines brightly, while inside, the latest innovations gleam over every booth.Hu: Bálint, szellemes szoftvermérnök, lendületes léptekkel halad a kiállítóterembe.En: Bálint, a witty software engineer, strides energetically into the exhibition hall.Hu: Izgatott, de kicsit ideges is, ahogy a tapasztalt szakemberekkel szembesül.En: He is excited but a bit nervous as he faces experienced professionals.Hu: Magában reméli, hogy talál egy új munkát, ami izgalmas lehetőségeket kínál.En: Inwardly, he hopes to find a new job that offers exciting opportunities.Hu: Eszter, lelkes újságíró, jegyzetfüzettel a kezében járja a termet.En: Eszter, an enthusiastic journalist, roams the room with a notebook in hand.Hu: Új sztorit keres, mely lenyűgözi az olvasóit.En: She is searching for a new story that will captivate her readers.Hu: Mindenhol nyüzsgés és csillogás.En: There's hustle and sparkle everywhere.Hu: Mindketten ugyanazon célt tartanak szem előtt: kapcsolatokat teremteni, és valamit hazavinni ezen a rendezvényen.En: Both of them share the same goal: to make connections and find something meaningful at this event.Hu: Bálint minden standnál megáll, figyelmesen hallgatja a bemutatókat, de úgy érzi, mintha a többiek árnyékában haladna.En: Bálint stops at every booth, listening attentively to the presentations, but he feels like he's moving in the shadow of others.Hu: Mindenki tapasztaltabbnak, sikeresebbnek tűnik.En: Everyone seems more experienced and more successful.Hu: Ekkor lát egy tábla feliratot: az utolsó pillanatban meghirdetett workshop.En: Then he notices a sign for a workshop announced at the last minute.Hu: Úgy dönt, megpróbálkozik vele.En: He decides to give it a try.Hu: Talán itt találkozik valakivel, aki figyel rá.En: Maybe there, he'll meet someone who pays attention to him.Hu: Eszter eközben nagy cégeket keres, de érzi, hogy a története nem alakul izgalmasan.En: Meanwhile, Eszter is seeking out big companies, but feels her story lacks excitement.Hu: Elhatározza, hogy a kis startupoknál próbál tapogatózni.En: She decides to explore the smaller startups instead.Hu: A kisebb kaland talán rejtett gyöngyszemeket tartogat.En: The smaller adventure might hold hidden gems.Hu: A workshopon Bálint kivirágzik.En: At the workshop, Bálint thrives.Hu: Kevesebb résztvevő van, így bátrabban kérdez, és megosztja gondolatait.En: There are fewer participants, making him more confident to ask questions and share his thoughts.Hu: Egy apró startup alapítójával kerül szóba.En: He starts a conversation with a small startup founder.Hu: A közös érdeklődésük gyorsan kapocs lesz köztük.En: Their shared interests quickly form a bond between them.Hu: Az alapító érdeklődést mutat, és felajánl Bálintnak egy interjúlehetőséget.En: The founder shows interest and offers Bálint an interview opportunity.Hu: Eszter egy kis startup standjánál találkozik egy vállalkozóval, aki megható történetet mesél a cég létrejöttéről.En: Eszter meets an entrepreneur at a small startup booth who shares a touching story about the company's inception.Hu: Az innovációjuk nem világrengető, de az elhivatottságuk lenyűgöző.En: Their innovation might not be groundbreaking, but their dedication is impressive.Hu: Eszter meghallja a csilingelő történetet, és tudja, hogy ez lehet az, amire várt.En: Eszter hears the compelling story and knows this could be what she's been waiting for.Hu: A konferencia végére Bálintnak biztosítottak egy ígéretes állásajánlatot.En: By the end of the conference, Bálint has secured a promising job offer.Hu: Ami még fontosabb, önbizalma is nőtt.En: More importantly, his confidence has grown.Hu: Eszter cikkét egy nemzetközi tech magazin vásárolja meg, ezzel elérve, hogy történetét a világ minden táján olvashassák.En: Eszter's article is purchased by an international tech magazine, allowing her story to be read worldwide.Hu: Együtt néznek a távoli parlamentre a Lánchídon át, Bálint és Eszter tudják, hogy mindketten találtak valamit, amit nem is kerestek: hitet önmagukban és egymásban.En: Looking together at the distant parliament across the Chain Bridge, Bálint and Eszter realize they both found something they weren't even seeking: faith in themselves and each other.Hu: Budapest, a technológia szívében, ismét mosolyt csalt arcukra.En: Budapest, in the heart of technology, once again brought smiles to their faces. Vocabulary Words:warmth: melegénéltechnological: technológiaiinnovators: innovátorokkalenthusiasts: rajongókkalvenue: helyszínegleam: fénylenekwitty: szellemesstrides: lendületes léptekkelnervous: idegesfacing: szembesülexciting: izgalmasopportunities: lehetőségeketjournalist: újságírócaptivate: lenyűgözihustle: nyüzsgéssparkle: csillogásattentively: figyelmesenshadow: árnyékábanexperienced: tapasztaltsign: táblaannounced: meghirdetettconfidence: önbizalomadventure: kalandhidden gems: rejtett gyöngyszemeketparticipants: résztvevőfounder: alapítóbond: kapocsopportunity: lehetőségetdedication: elhivatottságuktouching: megható

It's not every week that Becca and Dom get to talk to a founder who has been building companies for the past 22 years. This week on Found, we're joined by Eric Ly, co-founder of LinkedIn and the current co-founder and CEO of KarmaCheck  startup that is making the background check process quicker and more transparent. Ly discusses his vision for streamlining background checks, the challenges of building multiple companies, and how his entrepreneurial mindset has evolved since the early days of the internet. You'll learn about the future of online trust and the potential impact of blockchain technology on identity verification.00:00 - Introduction and Two Truths and a Lie 02:00 - Introducing Karma Check: Background Checks Reimagined 05:00 - The Evolution of Background Checks 08:00 - Automating and Streamlining the Process 12:00 - Demand for Faster Background Checks in the Job Market 15:00 - Eric Ly's Entrepreneurial Journey 18:00 - The Changing Landscape of Venture Capital 21:00 - Leadership Evolution and Building Company Culture 23:00 - Entrepreneurial Mishaps and Lessons Learned 27:00 - Growing Up in Silicon Valley 29:00 - Navigating Market Cycles and Hype 31:00 - Future Possibilities: Blockchain and Digital Identity 33:00 - Conclusion and Wrap-up Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us:On TwitterOn InstagramVia email: found@techcrunch.com

The higher education system isn't working. Students pay way too much, professors don't get paid enough, and many community college students that aspire to go on to get a Bachelor's degree aren't able to. But one startup thinks they have the solution. Today Becca is talking with Tade Oyerinde, the CEO and founder of Campus, a fully accredited online community college. They discuss how Tade found a school that was willing to come on board and align with his mission, the challenges of getting investors on board, and what he thinks it will take to make the higher education system more equitable. (0:00) Introduction(2:15) The current issues facing community colleges(8:28) Serving both Students and professors with Campus(11:17) Developing the curriculum(16:06) Finding VC partners(19:09) Why Tade is drawn to High Education(24:48) What inspired Tade Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us:On TwitterOn InstagramVia email: found@techcrunch.com

In this episode of Business Strategy with your host, Steve Coughran, as we delve into the critical aspects of vision and valuation for business owners featuring our distinguished guest, Patrick Donohue. Join us as we explore how having a clear vision and understanding the true value of your company can drive strategic decisions, enhance growth potential, and prepare you for future challenges.Key Discussion Points:Crafting a Vision: Discover how a compelling vision can guide your business towards long-term success. Learn practical steps for defining and aligning your company's vision with your business goals, market opportunities, and customer needs.Business Valuation: Uncover the essentials of valuing your business accurately. Our guest provides insights on the various methods of business valuation, their implications for mergers, acquisitions, and investments, and how understanding your company's worth can influence strategic planning.Strategic Decision-Making: Understand the interplay between vision and valuation in making informed, strategic decisions that enhance operational efficiency, drive market competitiveness, and foster innovation.Future-Proofing Your Business: Learn strategies to future-proof your business by integrating vision and valuation into your overall strategic framework, ensuring resilience against market shifts and economic uncertainties.Whether you're a startup founder, a seasoned entrepreneur, or a business leader, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to refine your business vision and leverage valuation for sustainable growth and success.Helpful links:Join the Strategic Financial Mastery programJoin Our Free CommunityTrain your team with an on-site workshopDisclaimer:BYFIQ, LLC is a wholly owned entity of Coltivar Group, LLC. The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.byfiq.com/terms-and-privacy-policy for additional important information.Support the Show.Support the Show.

In this episode I delve into the pivotal role of business strategy in shaping your company's future. Learn why developing a robust business strategy today is crucial for driving innovation, competitive advantage, and long-term profitability. We will explore how effective strategic planning can create new market opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and enhance operational efficiency. Conversely, discover the risks and potential pitfalls of failing to adapt or implement a strategic framework, leading to missed growth opportunities, market irrelevance, or financial decline.Tailored for business leaders and owners, this video provides actionable insights and practical steps to align your business strategy with emerging trends and evolving market demands. Whether you're aiming to expand your market share, innovate your product offerings, or improve your organizational resilience, understanding the strategic landscape is essential for navigating challenges and seizing future opportunities.Helpful links:Join the Strategic Financial Mastery programJoin Our Free CommunityTrain your team with an on-site workshopDisclaimer:BYFIQ, LLC is a wholly owned entity of Coltivar Group, LLC. The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.byfiq.com/terms-and-privacy-policy for additional important information.Support the Show.Support the Show.

Today on Found, we're talking to David Rogier, the CEO and founder of Masterclass, a streaming platform where you can learn from the world's experts on a variety of topics, from baking to screen writing to developing empathy. Before David launched MasterClass, he worked as a VC. Through his connections there received a $500,000 seed round before he even had an idea for a company. That was nearly a decade ago, and today Dom, Becca and David talk about how he's built the company since.They also talked about:How MasterClass was able to land its notable names from the beginningHow the company has scaled after a disappointing launchHow MasterClass has adapted to its users needs during the pandemic and beyond Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us:On TwitterOn InstagramVia email: found@techcrunch.com

It probably doesn't come as too big of a surprise that cowboy boots aren't typically sold online. So where is the modern cowboy supposed to shop? This week we're talking to a founder who carved out a DTC market for western wear.  Paul Hedrick, the founder of Tecovas,  joins Dom and Becca to discuss the marketing strategy they came up with to change the perception of shopping for cowboy boots online and how the company has expanded to brick and mortar stores. In this conversation they cover:How social media played a big role in the early days of tecovasThe challenges of modernizing such an old-school industryFundraising when DTC was almost a dirty word. Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us:On TwitterOn InstagramVia email: found@techcrunch.com

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Burnout and Breakthrough: A Summer Night's Journey to Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/burnout-and-breakthrough-a-summer-nights-journey-to-balance Story Transcript:Hu: Forró nyári nap volt.En: It was a hot summer day.Hu: A napfény beáramlott az Innovatív Központ nagy üvegablakain.En: Sunlight streamed through the large glass windows of the Innovation Center.Hu: A levegőt a munka izgalma töltötte meg.En: The air was filled with the excitement of work.Hu: Színes post-it cetlik díszítették a falakat.En: Colorful post-it notes adorned the walls.Hu: Tech kütyük és közösségi munkaterületek mindenhol körülöttük.En: Tech gadgets and coworking spaces surrounded them everywhere.Hu: Gergely, a fiatal vállalkozó, az asztalánál ült.En: Gergely, the young entrepreneur, sat at his desk.Hu: Nyugodt arcát aggodalom futotta át.En: A look of concern crossed his calm face.Hu: Alacsony vérnyomása miatt szédült volt és könnyűnek érezte magát.En: He felt dizzy and lightheaded due to his low blood pressure.Hu: Gergely egész héten keményen dolgozott a bemutatóján.En: Gergely had been working hard on his presentation all week.Hu: Egy hete sem aludt jól.En: He hadn't slept well for a week.Hu: Tudta, hogy ma este János-nap lesz, és az udvaron már készítették a tábortüzet.En: He knew that tonight would be Saint John's Eve, and they were already preparing the bonfire in the yard.Hu: Mégis, a munka most fontosabb volt.En: Yet, work was more important now.Hu: Egy nagy befektető épp a városban volt, és Gergely mindenképpen meg akarta szerezni a támogatását mielőtt távozna.En: A major investor was in town, and Gergely was determined to secure his support before he left.Hu: Ott volt még egy másik dolog: Mariann.En: There was another thing: Mariann.Hu: Mariann volt az egyik kollégája, és Gergely titokban csodálta őt.En: Mariann was one of his colleagues, and Gergely secretly admired her.Hu: Mindig segítőkész és kedves volt vele.En: She was always helpful and kind to him.Hu: Gergely szerette volna megmutatni neki, hogy milyen keményen dolgozik, és talán... talán egyszer elmondhatná neki, mit érez.En: Gergely wanted to show her how hard he was working, and maybe... maybe one day he could tell her how he felt.Hu: Az idő közeledett.En: The time was approaching.Hu: Gergely készült az esti bemutatóra.En: Gergely was preparing for the evening presentation.Hu: De egyre inkább szédült.En: But he felt increasingly dizzy.Hu: Labilis lett volna, hogy pihenjen, de nem akarta elvesztegetni a lehetőséget.En: It would have been sensible to rest, but he didn't want to waste the opportunity.Hu: Gyorsan ivott egy kis vizet, és tovább dolgozott.En: He quickly drank some water and continued working.Hu: Este lett.En: Evening came.Hu: A tábortűz megvilágította az udvart, és az emberek összegyűltek.En: The bonfire lit up the yard, and people gathered around.Hu: Gergely elkezdte a prezentációját.En: Gergely started his presentation.Hu: Próbált nyugodtnak és összeszedettnek tűnni, de belül remegett.En: He tried to appear calm and collected, but inside he was trembling.Hu: Remegett a fáradságtól és az izgalomtól.En: Trembling from fatigue and excitement.Hu: Ahogy egyre jobban elveszett a szövegében, egy pillanatra hatalmas szédülés fogta el.En: As he increasingly lost himself in the text, a moment of intense dizziness overcame him.Hu: Minden elsötétült előtte, majd összeesett.En: Everything went dark before him, and he collapsed.Hu: A következő dolog, amire emlékezett, egy klinika fehér szobája volt.En: The next thing he remembered was a white room in a clinic.Hu: Az orvos fölé hajolt, és azonnal rászólt, hogy pihennie kell és figyelnie az egészségére.En: The doctor leaned over him and immediately told him that he needed to rest and pay attention to his health.Hu: Mariann ott állt az ágya mellett.En: Mariann was standing by his bed.Hu: Arcán aggodalom tükröződött.En: Concern reflected on her face.Hu: Érdeklődött iránta, és azt ajánlotta, hogy amikor majd jobban lesz, dolgozhatnának együtt szorosabban.En: She showed interest in him and suggested that once he felt better, they could work more closely together.Hu: Gergely mély levegőt vett.En: Gergely took a deep breath.Hu: Rádöbbent, hogy túlzottan hajtotta magát.En: He realized he had been driving himself too hard.Hu: Szüksége volt arra, hogy egyensúlyt találjon a munka és az élet között.En: He needed to find a balance between work and life.Hu: Azonban nem volt minden elveszve.En: However, not everything was lost.Hu: Lehetősége volt újrakezdeni.En: He had the opportunity to start anew.Hu: És most tudta, hogy van egy támogatói közössége is, akik segítenek neki, hogy elérje céljait.En: And now he knew he had a supportive community to help him achieve his goals.Hu: A következő napokban Gergely pihent, amennyit csak tudott.En: In the following days, Gergely rested as much as he could.Hu: Mariann gyakran meglátogatta, és közösen tervezgették a jövőt.En: Mariann often visited him, and they planned their future together.Hu: Most már világos volt számára, hogy nem csak az eredmény számít, hanem az út is, amit végigjár. És hogy az egészsége és a szerettei támogatása nélkül nem tudna sikeres lenni.En: It became clear to him that it wasn't just the result that mattered, but also the journey he took, and that without his health and the support of his loved ones, he couldn't be successful.Hu: Egy hét múlva, amikor visszatért az Innovatív Központba, új energiával és elhatározással dolgozott tovább.En: A week later, when he returned to the Innovation Center, he worked on with renewed energy and determination.Hu: Mariann oldalán biztos volt abban, hogy minden nehézséget legyőznek együtt.En: With Mariann by his side, he was certain they would overcome any difficulty together.Hu: Gergely megértette, hogy az igazi siker nem csak a célban rejlik, hanem abban is, hogy hogyan éri el azt, és milyen kapcsolatok épülnek közben.En: Gergely understood that true success wasn't just about the destination but also how he reached it and the relationships that were built along the way.Hu: Azon a nyáron, az Innovatív Központban, Gergely nem csak a startupját indította el sikeresen, hanem megtalálta az egyensúlyt az életében és a szerelemben is.En: That summer, at the Innovation Center, Gergely not only successfully launched his startup but also found balance in his life and love.Hu: A tábortűz emléke pedig örökre megmaradt benne.En: The memory of the bonfire would remain with him forever. Vocabulary Words:streamed: beáramlottadorned: díszítettékgadgets: kütyükcoworking: közösségi munkaterületekentrepreneur: vállalkozóconcern: aggodalomdizzy: szédültlightheaded: könnyűnek érezte magátinvestor: befektetődetermined: eltökéltsupport: támogatássecure: megszereznipresenting: bemutatósensible: racionálisfatigue: fáradságtrembling: remegclinic: klinikareflected: tükröződöttsuggested: ajánlottaopportunity: lehetőségrenewed: megújítottdetermination: eltökéltségovercome: legyőzsupportive: támogatóbalance: egyensúlysuccessful: sikeresdestination: célállomásrelationships: kapcsolatoklaunched: elindítottajourney: út

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