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Zoltan Vardy is a seasoned sales strategist, startup mentor, and now also a published author whose career spans over 30 years, more than $2 billion in closed deals and more than 200 startups assisted in building their sales function. From leading multinational sales teams to advising early-stage B2B startups, Zoltan has dedicated his work to helping founders build scalable, recurring revenue engines. His signature methodology, “The Launch Code,” is now also the title of his debut book—a practical, story-driven guide to founder-led sales and sales organization design. With a background in journalism and a family of prolific writers, Zoltan combines clear thinking with structured methodology to teach founders not only how to sell, but how to love the process.On this episode we talk about:What it Means and Takes to Write a Book.Founder-Led Sales vs. Sales TeamsCommon Sales Mistakes in StartupsHow to Use Storytelling in Sales and PitchesDiagnosing Fixing a Broken Sales ProcessAI and the Future of SaaS SalesResources referenced in the episode:Free 1st Chapter Offer for Zoltan's book: https://zoltanvardy.com/book/“The Launch Code” on Amazon: https://mybook.to/thelaunchcodeTo reach out to Zoltan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoltanvardy/==If you liked this episode or simply want to support the work we do, buy us a coffee or two, or a hundred, with just a few clicks at: https://buymeacoffee.com/pursuitofscrappinessFind all episodes on > https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTAConnect with us on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/===============Support the show
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Podcast Summary: Building Thought Leadership with Zachary Bernard, Founder of We Feature YouIn this episode, Sacha Awwa welcomes Zachary Bernard, a 21-year-old entrepreneur and the founder of We Feature You, a public relations firm helping clients become recognized thought leaders through strategic media placements. Based in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada, Zachary has worked with hundreds of clients across North America since launching the agency in 2021. His firm's unique value lies in helping businesses—especially early-stage and underfunded ones—leverage PR and podcasting to establish credibility, build authority, and grow their influence.From landing press in Forbes and Entrepreneur to using podcast appearances as core marketing assets, Zachary explains how companies can tap into PR without needing a massive budget. He shares how he built his business by “doing what he preaches,” and why storytelling, authenticity, and consistency matter more than ever in today's media-saturated world.Key Topics Discussed:1. Zachary's Journey Into PR & EntrepreneurshipStarting as a gamer selling in-game itemsThe realization that marketing drives all businessLaunching We Feature You while still in universityLeaving school to go full-time into entrepreneurship2. Making PR Accessible for Small BusinessesWhy PR isn't just for unicorn startupsHow even a $1K investment can move the needleStarting with HARO, Connectively, and other DIY PR toolsWhy credibility matters more than traffic in the early stages3. Why Podcasting Became Central to PRPodcasting as a personal storytelling and authority-building toolThe shift from traditional PR to podcast-based brandingRepurposing podcast content for SEO, social, and salesWhy video-based podcasting is the future of founder visibility4. Building Thought Leadership That ConvertsHow to pitch value, not just a storyThe power of third-party validationDifferentiating between “first-person” and “third-person” proofUsing podcast clips in onboarding and sales enablement5. Trends in Media, PR, and Authentic BrandingAuthenticity in a post-AI worldThe rise of founder-led brand narrativesLeveraging podcasts as evergreen contentWhy transparency and credibility are becoming non-negotiable6. Overcoming Barriers to Entry in PRDebunking the myth that PR is too expensiveWhen PR is (and isn't) the right marketing investmentHow to measure success when results aren't always direct-responseWhy PR amplifies your existing marketing instead of replacing it7. Zach's Process for Onboarding ClientsStrategy-driven outreach tailored to each founder's voiceFocusing on podcasts that deliver both reach and relevanceHow he preps clients to speak to both personal and professional storiesSetting expectations and ensuring clients use the media assetsKey Takeaways for Founders & Business Owners:Start small, but start smart—you don't need a massive budget to begin building authority.Use what you create—repurpose podcast content into marketing gold.PR doesn't replace marketing—it enhances it when done right.Third-party validation builds trust faster than any sales page.Authenticity and consistency win—especially in a world where AI-generated content is on the rise.Connect with Zachary & We FeatFollow Us:
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Subscribe to our newsletter here. Follow us on LinkedIn here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel here.Joseph Pizzolato is the Founder & General Partner at Defiant VC, a newly launched venture fund bringing a tech-first approach to investing.Joseph shares his journey from engineering to venture capital, his experiences at Vitruvian Partners and Felix Capital, and what led him to take the leap and launch Defiant. He explains how the fund is using data-driven insights, deep thematic research, and proprietary software to build a new model for venture investing.We also discuss:The future of venture capital and why it needs to evolveThe role of proprietary technology in sourcing, selecting, and supporting startupsHow to structure a portfolio thoughtfully and avoid ‘groupthink' in VCJoseph's views on AI investing and why it may be overhypedLessons from raising a first-time fund in one of the toughest VC marketsThis is a must-listen for VCs, LPs, and founders interested in the future of venture capital and how emerging funds can differentiate in a crowded market.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow The Riding Unicorns podcast on your favourite platform and stay connected with us on social media for more inspiring episodes!
Lee and Nicholas dive deep into sustainability in business, exploring the difference between ESG and sustainability, how startups can integrate sustainable practices from day one, and why financial institutions are prioritizing green funding. Learn how to avoid SDG washing, leverage sustainability as a competitive advantage, and prepare for the growing demands of ESG reporting.
Taylor Otwell is the creator of the Laravel framework. Taylor has created numerous paid products that have generated millions, such as:Laravel Forge (server provisioning/management)Laravel Vapor (serverless Laravel hosting with AWS)Laravel Envoyer (zero downtime PHP deployments)Laravel Nova (Laravel admin panel)In this interview, Taylor shares why he is now building Laravel Cloud - an infrastructure platform for Laravel apps and why Laravel Cloud needed VC funding.We also cover:The different challenges of bootstrapped and VC funded startupsHow the Laravel ecosystem became so entrepreneurial Building products for the average joe developerThe role of taste and craft in developer toolsWhat Taylor and Adam Wathan learned from each other Fear and Taylor's comparison with Alex Honnold This episode is brought to you by WorkOS. If you're thinking about selling to enterprise customers, WorkOS can help you add enterprise features like Single Sign On and audit logs. Links: Laravel Taylor Otwell Laravel Cloud Open jobs at Laravel Adam Wathan Chapters:00:00 The Journey of Laravel's Creator02:48 Transitioning from Bootstrap to VC Funding06:10 Building Laravel Cloud: A New Challenge09:04 The Shift in Company Structure and Culture11:50 Maintaining Quality and Usability in Development15:09 Community Impact and Collaboration17:56 Craftsmanship and Design Philosophy20:45 Navigating Growth and Market Needs23:54 Advice for Aspiring DevTool Founders26:48 Future Directions and Innovations in LaravelThank you to Michael Grinich for making this happen. Thank you to Ostap Brehin for introducing me to Laravel. Thank you to Hank Taylor for helping me prep.
Paul Knight Currently serving as VP of Information Technology and CISO at Turntide Technologies, Paul Knight brings 25 years of experience across various IT disciplines. His unique background includes roles in defense, aerospace, and automotive manufacturing, bringing both operational and security expertise to startup environments. Balancing IT and Security Leadership in Startups How do you...
Ready to future proof your SaaS marketing strategy and get the most out of your 2025 go to market? This episode is packed with insights you can take straight back to your company to grow faster. On Episode 73 of the B2B SaaS Marketing Snacks Podcast, our hosts Brian and Stijn navigate through trends such as AI's game changing role in marketing, to other significant changes in personalization, content strategy, and retention you don't want to miss out on. Topics discussed include:How AI has moved from optional to essential for B2B SaaS marketing teamsWhy hyper personalization and strategic content are no longer luxuries but are critical to your ability to drive growthThe rise of lean AI driven marketing teams and their game changing potential for startupsHow automation and data driven insights are reshaping customer attention.The latest strategies for B2B SaaS customer expansion B2B SaaS Marketing Snacks is one of the most respected voices in the SaaS industry. It is hosted by two leading marketing and revenue growth experts for software:Stijn Hendrikse: Author of T2D3 CMO Masterclass & Book, Founder of KalungiBrian Graf: CEO of KalungiB2B SaaS companies move through predictable stages of marketing focus, cost and size (as described in the popular T2D3 book). With people cost being a majority of the cost involved, every hire needs to be well worth the investment!The best founders, CFOs and COOs in B2B SaaS rely on a balance of marketing leadership, strategy and execution to produce the customer and revenue growth they require. Staying flexible and nimble is a key marketing asset in a hard-charging B2B world.Resources shared in this episode:BSMS 67 - The impact of AI on marketingUnlocking the power of AI: Transform your content creation processB2B SaaS ABM strategy: 5 steps to personalizationEmail personalization best practicesT2D3 CMO MasterclassSubmit and vote on our podcast topicsABOUT B2B SAAS MARKETING SNACKSSince 2020, The B2B SaaS Marketing Snacks Podcast has offered software company founders, investors and leadership a fresh source of insights into building a complete and efficient engine for growth.Meet our Marketing Snacks Podcast Hosts: Stijn Hendrikse: Author of T2D3 Masterclass & Book, Founder of KalungiAs a serial entrepreneur and marketing leader, Stijn has contributed to the success of 20+ startups as a C-level executive, including Chief Revenue Officer of Acumatica, CEO of MightyCall, a SaaS contact center solution, and leading the initial global Go-to-Market for Atera, a B2B SaaS Unicorn. Before focusing on startups, Stijn led global SMB Marketing and B2B Product Marketing for Microsoft's Office platform.Brian Graf: CEO of KalungiAs CEO of Kalungi, Brian provides high-level strategy, tactical execution, and business leadership expertise to drive long-term growth for B2B SaaS. Brian has successfully led clients in all aspects of marketing growth, from positioning and messaging to event support, product announcements, and channel-spend optimizations, generating qualified leads and brand awareness for clients while prioritizing ROI. Before Kalungi, Brian worked in television advertising, specializing in business intelligence and campaign optimization, and earned his MBA at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business with a focus in finance and marketing.Visit Kalungi.com to learn more about growing your B2B SaaS company.
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Marcus Washington is the co-founder of FSQA Help in Oklahoma. Marcus joins The Drip to address the challenges faced by emerging food brands, the importance of understanding regulations, and the role of consulting in maintaining compliance. He also shares his experiences managing a small farm, the science behind animal health, and his entrepreneurial journey of his own food business. In this episode, you'll hear about:Understanding and complying with FDA and USDA regulations.A unique perspective on food safety from having managed a small farmThe science behind feeding farm animalsWhy local state regulations can be a lifeline for startupsHow to better integrate preharvest food safety knowledgeJump to:(05:48) Navigating food classification regulations.(07:40) Why is ensuring animal safety vital for food safety?(13:36) Key lessons from Grad school farm visits.(14:53) Promote food safety through farm relationships and volunteering.(20:13 Decision-making is like playing poker in life.(18:58) The guest's favorite artist and song(23:24) Featured artist and song(24:22) This episode's MantraFeatured Artist and Song:NRG by PiCO THE GUYOLinks mentioned in this episode:FSQA HelpHomemade Food Freedom ActPink Friday 2 by Nicki Minaj, music was chosen by Marcus WashingtonConnect with the showAQUALABZachary Cartwright, PhD
Are you thinking about launching a dental startup but don't quite know where to begin? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Chris Green to dive into the essentials of setting up a new dental practice, beginning with the crucial steps of demographics analysis and site selection. Chris shares his insights on the "windshield test," a simple method to augment data analysis with hands-on site evaluation. He also reveals practical strategies for identifying promising locations, accounting for natural barriers, and balancing commercial and residential areas—all keys to making sound, long-term decisions for your practice.The conversation continues with essential advice on how to work effectively with real estate agents and what to consider during site visits. Chris also discusses his book, "The Eminently Qualified Dentist," which includes a valuable self-evaluation scorecard to help dental professionals assess their leadership skills. As the episode wraps up, you'll get tips on regular self-assessment and Chris' philosophy on being always a work in progress.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why demographics analysis is critical for dental startupsHow to perform the "windshield test" to evaluate potential practice locationsEffective strategies for identifying the best areas for a new dental practiceTips for navigating natural barriers and balancing commercial-residential zonesHow to collaborate with real estate agents to find the perfect siteInsights from Chris' book on self-evaluation and leadership in dental practiceThe importance of regular self-assessment for continuous improvementTune in now to equip yourself with the tools for a successful startup!Sponsors:Studio 8E8: Dentistry's story-driven marketing agency. Traditional marketing repels. Story-first dental marketing attracts.We bring your story to life in a way that captivates and connects: https://s8e8.com/affiliates/tdm?utm_source=tdm&utm_medium=affiliate&wc_clear=trueYou can reach out to Dr. Chris Green here:Website: thepracticelaunchpad.comEmail: cmgreendmd@gmail.comChris' Book - The Eminently Qualified Dentist: https://a.co/d/3AgXjbI (Reach out to Chris for a free copy!)Mentions and Links: People:Dr. Thomas ReedSoftware/Tools:CoStarPodcasts:Jocko Willink PodcastIf you want your questions answered on Monday Morning Episodes, ask me on these platforms:My Newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/The Dental Marketer Society Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2031814726927041Episode Transcript (Auto-Generated - Please Excuse Errors)Michael: Hey, Chris, we'll talkto us. What's one piece of advice you can give us this Monday morning? Chris: Hey there, Michael. I'd like to talk about demographics and actually the analysis of driving and having the area or the location you pick pass the feel and the site test more so than just the numbers test.talk to me a little bit about that like driving around and just looking or.Yeah. So it's a little bit.more intuitive than that. we have our demographics reports. We might be looking at them. We're looking for that 3, 001 dentists to population ratio, you know, the high income area.But then we have to look at how does it feel? Does it pass the windshield test? When I drive by behind the numbers, what does it feel like? So that's what I like to do. Michael: What's the windshield test? Chris: Yeah, so just. behind the steering wheel, you know, you're looking out the windshield and you're looking around and you're like, oh, cool.There's a lot of homes being built or. Oh, wow. You know, The demographics report said this was only like 1800 to 1, but I'm not really seeing the dentists. where are they at? so does it pass the eye test? So to speak would be maybe another way to say that. Michael: Gotcha. Okay. I like that.So then if you can, let's just say we're listening to this and we decided to do that. We're taking a drive strategically. How should we start? What are we mainly looking for that are red flags and what are some things that. We can probably let pass. Chris: Sure. So one thing that's well, known, if you've researched anything on demographics with a startup are natural barriers, like a highway that maybe people wouldn't want to cross or by us, there's the foothills in Colorado.So there's no real homes along the foothills. So now I've just eliminated growth to the West of me completely. Right. So if I'm butted up too close to there. And a couple more dentists come in and there's not a lot of room for new homes. I could be in trouble long term and I'm praying for turnover of the existing home, so to speak.The other thing would be, how much commercial real estate is in the area. Is there more commercial than residential, We want a nice balance of both and a lot of times in these newer areas that are up and coming The residential is there before the commercial is developed. So a lot of these projects are ground up commercial that we see a lot of startups going into they're waiting for the developers to finish to give them that great show Michael: How do we know that's a good balance then the commercial? And then the residential, Chris: some point you got to go with your gut and say, this is the location, right? You've worked with plenty of startups over the years. I'd turn the question back on you. What's your opinion on, some of that?Michael: Oh man. so when we focus, we focus just on ground marketing, right? So if it's commercial. We do want a lot of commercial, if it's residential, you have the HOAs, you have a lot of other specific things that you can be a part of. So I don't know, I guess it just depends on the type of practice you want to be right in the city, specific suburban area.Chris: Yeah, that's a great point. Are we talking a city and urban type atmosphere, rural or suburban for me? Just, I would say 80 percent of people are going to go to a larger suburb close to a major city. Let's say within 20 minutes to an hour outside a major city, Denver, Chicago San Francisco, whatever it may be.Michael: Yeah, gotcha. Okay. you're investing so much money into this, right? Your startup. Why wouldn't, not everyone just want to do this? Chris: And you said, hey, bring something that's unpopular. It's a little ambiguous, right? What I'm saying, it's not quite a science. It's a little bit of driving around, analyze the competition.Maybe your real estate agent didn't show you place that was available that has great visibility that meets the demographics and everything. But it just isn't on their radar and you have to say, Hey such such real estate agent. Would you mind looking into this place? It looks like it's vacant.Looks like it could be a good opportunity. I've seen situations like that work out really well for startup clients. Michael: Okay. So when you talk to them, real estate agent, is there a way you would want to bring that up to let them know like, Hey, you missed a lot of stuff. Or no, Chris: Some of them might be directing you where they know they're going to get a nice commission on it. But other times it's just not on the market, right? Maybe the hasn't listed it. maybe it's just doesn't show up on their searches on, what is it? CoStar or whatever. or maybe they didn't realize it was in a good demographic zone.Based on your demographics reports. So it's a team approach. Remember no one is more invested in this than you, the startup doc, So they're dealing with maybe, 20 clients at a time or something like that, you have your one little baby, you gotta do everything possible to make sure it's a home run.Michael: Nice. I like that. So Chris, you also have a book that you just came out with, right? Chris: Correct. So the book's called the eminently qualified dentist. I was listening to the Jocko Willink podcast and he talked about the eminently qualified Marine and I printed out this sheet and itit's about Marines and likethe levels of leadership what would signify that you're good at your job as a Marine.And I was like, wow, what if there was a scorecard that we could more objectively evaluate ourselves as dental practice leaders. so myself and Dr. Tom Reed compiled with or 12 categories the practice culture.Marketing leadership so on and so forth.And then some descriptions and ranking yourself from zero to five. And at the end, you could fill out the scorecard let's say you did that today, and maybe you've been working on some things you check in, six months from now, take test again and you see, Hey,it looks like I'm doing a little bit better as a leader.It looks like I am growing in the trajectories in the right direction.So that was the idea behind the book and it's quick read, more of an evaluation something that you might take on a flight,fill it out, read it, and then, reevaluate yourself. Michael: So if you can, one of the main things on there that you do, would you recommend, Hey, we should probably reevaluate ourselves every how often, Chris: maybe quarterly, there used to be a scorecard that I would use and evaluate quarterly, definitely annually when you're doing your maybe annual goal setting and things like that.but for maybe a book like this, twice a year, Michael: If you can let us know right now, where do you feel like, okay, I need to improve on this? Chris: Sure. I would say if a hundred percent, means. You've got it all dialed in. I would say we're probably lying to ourselves. I would say where I could improve a little bit more is with hard So you could always get better at having those hard conversations and not putting hard conversations off. I would say that would be an area for me to focus on. Michael: Yeah, man, that's interesting. So it does dive deep into the, not just like, what's your production looking like? What do you want it to be? But it's. goes into the granular part of conversations, which honestly Chris like, I feel like that's hard for anybody. You know what I mean? Like that's a, a difficult, nobody loves to be like, I love coming in and having difficult conversations.Maybe like 01 percent people, but that's good, man. Okay. So then this is available where? Chris: This would be available on Amazon. It's called the eminently qualified dentist. I it's 19 or 20. I've sent out a lot of free copies as well. So just hit us up if you want a copy I've got some good feedback so far for the people that have actually gone through it.It's, a reality check, right? When we introspective and evaluate how we're showing up to the world. we're always a work in progress is how I look at myself. So. There's always room for improvement and it's like when one category starts to do well, maybe another one suffers and it teeter totters.So it's hard to find that balance and everything. Michael: Yeah, no, a hundred percent, man. We go through seasons all the time, but awesome. Chris, I appreciate your time. And if anyone has further questions, you can definitely find them on the dental marketer society, Facebook group, or where can they reach out to you directly?Chris: Sure. I'll just give my personal email. C M green D M D at gmail. com. You can also find me at the launchpad. com, which is our startup coaching group. Michael: Nice. Awesome. So that's going to be in the show notes below and Chris, thank you for being with me on this Monday morning episode. Chris: Hey, I really appreciate you having me, Michael.Thank you.
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Send us a Text Message.Many of my brand agency coaching clients aspire to collaborate with the next big tech ‘unicorn' but struggle with breaking into that space.This is why I was particularly excited to chat with Natasha Lytton, the Head of Brand and Marketing at Seedcamp, Europe's leading seed fund.Seedcamp has provided initial funding to over 360 startups, including four European ‘unicorns': Hopin, TransferWise, Revolut, and UiPath. Natasha's extensive experience makes her a wealth of knowledge on collaborating with tech companies.This conversation was so insightful and impactful that it quickly became one of our top-rated episodes. We're thrilled to feature it again as part of our greatest hits.Tune into this episode to get insights on:Why brand design is often underestimated as a critical asset by tech startupsHow seed-stage brands manage their budget for brand designThe optimal time and strategy to approach startups in the tech spaceWhether startups should prioritize product development or brand development when resources are limitedMentioned during this episode: >> Grab the book Natasha is featured in, you can grab it here to support a good cause.>> Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE, by Phil Knight >> Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion and Purpose, by Tony Hsieh of Zappos Resources mentioned in this episode:> Lead Flow Sprint > https://www.kaffeen.club/lfs Win Clients Consistently > https://www.kaffeen.club/wcc < > Client Magnet Book > https://www.kaffeen.club/book
In this episode, we delve into How To Manage Your Shopify Inventory To WIN During Peak with expert insights from Inventory Planner. Discover essential strategies for mastering Shopify inventory management, ensuring you stay ahead during high-demand periods. Learn how to optimise stock levels, forecast demand accurately, and avoid common pitfalls that can disrupt your sales. Whether you're gearing up for the holiday rush or any peak season, this episode provides actionable tips to streamline your inventory processes and maximise profits. Tune in and equip your Shopify store for success with top-notch inventory management techniques!Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcamp Reach out to the Spec team here: https://spec.digital/expertise/seo-services/Sign up to the Growth Hub here: https://community.winningwithshopify.com/ Key takeaways:0:00 Introduction4:45 How to Plan Your Shopify Store for the Holiday Season?11:36 The Phycology of Shopify Inventory Management18:07 The symbiotic relationship of SEO and merchandising22:45 Ideas During Low Inventory Periods27:07 How To Do Shopify Loyalty Without Discounting34:46 E-commerce Startups: How to grow a business39:04 What Does ‘Good' Look Like?42:31 OutroWebsite: https://wwspodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@winningwithshopifyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/winning_with_shopify/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@winningwithshopify Support the Show.
Interview with Author, AI Expert and Serial Entrepreneur Colin C. Campbell: Artificial Intelligence – AI – is transforming everything in our world, and that means the world of Home Business too. An upside to this upheaval is that AI is opening up huge opportunities for home-based entrepreneurs who recognize the challenge. Simply put, Colin C. Campbell believes AI will create a new generation of millionaires. Colin C. Campbell (www.ColinCCampbell.com) describes himself as a serial entrepreneur and is author of the award-winning book “Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. Serial Entrepreneurs' Secrets Revealed!“ He also leads the Startup Club, where he shares his experiences with almost one million members. Subjects discussed in podcast include: • Introduction to AI and Startups • How has the advent of ChatGPT 3.5 impacted startups over the past year and half? • Business Planning: Benefits of using AI to help create your business plan. • Lead Generation: How can AI help generate effective sales communications for startups? • How can AI improve customer service for startups? • Using AI in Legal documents and Contracts • How can AI assist you in writing blogs and professional communications? • How can AI be used as a coach for setting goals and developing performance measurements? • The future of AI in business startups • Why is it crucial for startups to embrace AI to stay competitive? • Basic technical skills needed for using AI Episode Sponsor: Little Jimmy's Italian Ice *
Revolutionizing Data Analysis: The Journey of Scavenger.ai In this exciting episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger sits down with Maximilian Hahnenkamp, the co-founder of Scavenger.ai. Max shares his remarkable journey from being a professional field hockey player in Austria to founding an innovative AI startup in Frankfurt. Scavenger.ai is making waves in the world of data analysis, offering cutting-edge AI tools that simplify complex data management for businesses. Max discusses the company's impressive €1.1 million pre-seed funding and their plans for a full software launch by June 2024. He also emphasizes the need to reduce bureaucratic hurdles for startups and talks about the ongoing efforts to expand their team and attract new investors. Key Topics Discussed: - Early Beginnings: How Max's field hockey career shaped his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills. - Internship Insights: The impact of Max's internships at Deloitte and the Financial Times Challenge on his journey. - AI Challenges and Opportunities: The unique challenges in the AI and big data landscape that led to the creation of Scavenger.ai. - Technical Innovations: How Scavenger.ai's trio of AI tools work together to provide unparalleled data insights. - Scalability and Growth: The factors that have enabled Scavenger.ai to scale effectively. - Funding and Investment: The role of early funding from HTGF and CampStorm Ventures and future investment plans. - Customer Focus: How Scavenger.ai's flexible AI solutions cater to a diverse range of industries and customers. - International Expansion: Preparations for global expansion and the advantages of GDPR compliance. - Team Growth: The skills and qualities Scavenger.ai looks for in new hires. - Support for Startups: How local governments and innovation hubs can better support early-stage startups. About Maximilian Hahnenkamp: Maximilian Hahnenkamp is a 26-year-old entrepreneur from Vienna, Austria. His journey combines a background in professional sports and academia. He led Austria's youth national field hockey team and pursued studies in business law and management. Max's innovative thinking and leadership skills culminated in the creation of Scavenger.ai, an AI startup focused on transforming data analysis for enterprises. About Scavenger.ai: Scavenger.ai, based in Frankfurt, aims to revolutionize data analytics through AI. With €1.1 million in pre-seed funding, the startup offers a unique solution for data analysis, featuring AI tools for data cleaning, statistical analysis, and interpretation. Their scalable infrastructure supports multiple languages and ensures GDPR compliance, catering to clients ranging from SMEs to large enterprises in various sectors. Venture Capital Funding: Scavenger.ai's notable investors include HTGF and CampStorm Ventures. Interested in participating in the next funding round? Reach out to explore investment opportunities. Tune in for an insightful conversation on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of AI-driven data analysis. Find all blog posts with all the links on our blog https://www.startuprad.io/blog Subscribe Here https://linktr.ee/startupradio
Explore the intricacies of manufacturing and product creation in this enlightening episode of Coffee N° 5. Discover the differences between private label and white label products and the hurdles involved in developing private labels. Get insider tips on effectively collaborating with startups and crafting sustainable products. Explore the vital link between manufacturing and marketing for beauty brands and what branding truly means in the manufacturing realm. Join the conversation as experts break down the complexities of the product creation process in a way that's easy to understand and captivating to listen to. Tune in for an educational and engaging exploration of the manufacturing world!We'll talk about:The complexities of manufacturing The difference between private label and white label productsChallenges that come with developing private labelsThe key to working with startupsHow brands can develop sustainable productsThe connection between manufacturing and marketing for beauty brandsWhat branding means in the manufacturing spaceThe intricacies of collaboration in the product creation processFor more information, visit Miami Growth Machine's Website.Subscribe to Lara's newsletter.Also, follow our host Lara Schmoisman on social media:Instagram: @laraschmoismanFacebook: @LaraSchmoismanSupport the showSupport the show
Lots of people, maybe even you, are looking for jobs right now. But finding the right opportunities at the right companies can be incredibly challenging. There are 3,000 companies in our space which makes it tough to figure it all out.So I created a job board. Just for cybersecurity sales jobs. And just at startups. There are tons of job boards out there, so how is this one different?It is curated - I give my commentary on the job/companyIt is only cybersecurity companiesIt is only for jobs at startupsHow to use it as a seeker:Subscribe to the SBB newsletter to get a weekly digestPodcast episodes released weekly with commentary on jobsGo to cybersalesjobs.com to check it out and get alertsIf you are hiring:Get in front of the only community dedicated to cybersecurity startup sales. Hundreds read the newsletter, and the podcast gets thousands of downloads.It is free to post a small number of jobsThere are two paid options if you want to get more exposurePackages are priced right now for early adoptersGo to cybersalesjobs.com and you'll see a button “post a job,” and then you are off to the races.Action:Please share cybersalesjobs.com with anyone looking for a new opportunity or looking to hire great cybersecurity sales talent. Support the show
In today's episode, Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of Embarc Collective, joins us to discuss the critical areas early-stage startups must pay attention to for success. Lakshmi makes a strong case for listening to data and why starting a company is similar to a scientific experiment. Lakshmi also shares how founders are tapping into Florida's economy to start and grow their companies and how Embarc Collective helps startups in their unique journey. Join us as we discuss:Critical priorities for early-stage startupsHow to identify blind spots as foundersFlorida and Tampa's startup scene and the opportunities thereEmbarc Collective - how they work with startups and why their model is so successfulIf you want to hear more episodes like this one, check us out on Apple Podcasts.If you don't use Apple Podcasts, you can find every episode here.Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Startup Success in your favorite podcast player.
Join Mary Scott and Amanda as they discuss:How to use accountability to create resilienceWhy connecting with existing groups and resources is critical for startupsHow to rebuild resilience when it's fadedResources:Welcome - BusinessRiffCome to our event on January 17th:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/474101469257SUMMARY:Creating your own company from the ground up is not easy by any means. Start-up businesses always have their ins and outs, their do's and don't's, and maybe even their “yes, and's” and “no, but's”. On this resilience episode of Unleashing YOUR Great Work, we get to meet and speak with advisor, author, and founder of BusinessRiff, Mary Scott. Mary has always considered herself a “connector” and has found Great Work in connecting people of many skills and resources to help their start-up businesses flourish. However, starting a business can have it's drawbacks, and it's important to remember your own value and self-care when the going gets tough. A big fan of getting “off-planet” (a term coined to describe the escape from work life into rejuvenating self-care), Mary gives us the reassurance that if we know what works for us, and more importantly what DOESN'T work for us, we can achieve a conquering mindset of changing the world in what whatever Great Work we have to give.About the Guest:Mary Scott, award-winning filmmaker, founder of BusinessRiff and author of the St. Louis Startup ResourceGuide, wants StartUps to be wildly successful. As an advisor to hundreds of established businesses and startups, she works with inventors, tech & product founders, and solopreneurs to get them organized, and pitch perfect to present to investors and get checks instead of chuckles.This is going to be Fun!About the Host: Dr. Amanda Crowell is a cognitive psychologist, speaker, podcaster, author of Great Work, and the creator of the Great Work Journals. Amanda's TEDx talk: Three Reasons You Aren't Doing What You Say You Will Do has received more than a million views and has been featured on TED's Ideas blog and TED Shorts. Her ideas have also been featured on NPR, Al Jazeera, The Wall Street Journal, Quartz, and Thrive Global. Amanda lives in New Jersey with her husband, two adorable kids, and a remarkable newfiepoo named Ruthie. She spends her days educating future teachers, coaching accidental entrepreneurs, and speaking about how to make progress on Great Work to colleges and corporate teams. To book Dr. Crowell to speak or inquire about coaching, check out amandacrowell.com or email amanda@amandacrowell.com.Website: amandacrowell.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Work-Amanda-J-Crowell/dp/1737374196Podcast: amandacrowell.com/podcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/aj_crowellLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amanda-crowell-51188130/About PodapaloozaAll of these resilience...
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Miki Kuusi is the CEO of Wolt and Head of DoorDash International. In 2014 Miki founded Wolt with a mission to turn the smartphone into a remote controller for life, starting with delivering your favorite restaurant food, to you at home. Today Wolt operates in 23 countries, across several different categories, has over 4,000 employees, and last year, Doordash made the move to join forces with Wolt in a deal worth a reported $8.1BN. Previously, Miki was the CEO of Slush, one of the leading tech and investor events in the world attended by more than 25,000 people annually. In Today's Discussion with Miki Kuusi: 1.) Founding Slush and Wolt: An Entry into Startups: How did Miki come to found Wolt? What was that a-ha moment? Did Wolt have product-market-fit from Day 1? What was the turning point when they did? What does Miki know now that he wishes he had known when he started Wolt on Day 1? 2.) The Makings of a Truly Great Leader: How does Miki define "high performance" today in leadership? How does Miki think about what focus means in leadership? What is the hardest decision Miki has had to make when it comes to focusing the company? What did he learn from Ilkka @ Supercell? What does Miki believe is the KPI of success as the CEO? How does it change? What does Miki believe is the difference between good vs great leadership? What does Miki believe is the biggest sacrifice he has made as the CEO? 3.) Hiring a Team to Compete on a Global Stage: How does Miki use compensation to create a culture of ownership and accountability? Does Miki start from a position of trust and it is there to be lost or no trust and it is there to be gained? What is the difference between a team and a family in company building? What is the core difference between trust and safety in company building? Why does Miki always want to have trust but not want to have safety? What are the single biggest hiring mistakes that Miki has made? How has he learned from them? Why does Miki believe you do not want to hire people that have done it before but hire the people who have seen those people do it before? Why does Miki believe most companies are merely glorified recruiting operations? Does Miki believe that companies need to be as big as they have grown into, headcount-wise? 4.) Miki Kuusi: The Personal Journey What single day was the hardest day of the Wolt journey for Miki? How did it change him? Why does Miki believe that for their Series B, all-bar one VC turned them down? How does Miki assess his own relationship to risk and money today? Why is Miki an advocate for founders taking secondaries along the journey? What can Europe do to become a powerhouse in tech moving forward? Why did Miki decide to sell the company to Doordash? What is he most excited to learn from Tony Xu, Doordash Founder and CEO? Items Mentioned in Today's Episode: Miki's Favourite Book: The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Tristan Handy is the Founder and CEO @ dbt, a data transformation tool that enables data analysts and engineers to transform, test and document data in the cloud data warehouse. To date, Tristan has raised over $400M from the likes of Sequoia, Altimeter, Coatue, ICONIQ and GV with the latest funding round valuing the company at $4.2BN. Prior to founding dbt, Tristan was the VP Marketing @ RJ Metrics and got his break in the world of startups through former 20VC guest, Anthony Casalena with a Director of Operations role at Squarespace. In Today's Episode with Tristan Handy: 1.) Entry into Startups: How did Tristan make his way into the world of startups with his first role at Squarespace? How did Tristan's time with Squarespace impact how he builds dbt today? What does Tristan know now that he wishes he had known when he founded dbt? 2.) Our Jobs Are Not That Hard: Why does Tristan believe that our jobs are not that hard? If going down this line, how does Tristan hire? What does he look for? How does he test for it? When does experience matter? When does it not matter? 3.) dbt: The Company Why does Tristan believe that remote work does not work? What financial packages have dbt put in place to allow their employees this physical interaction? What does Tristan believe is the hardest element of building a hybrid company? When does everything start to break? What are the biggest lessons Tristan and dbt have taken from Gitlab? 4.) Tristan: The Leader How does Tristan conduct and execute on the best performance reviews? How does Tristan create an environment of safety where people feel they can be honest and transparent? What are the elements that you cannot be transparent on? Where does transparency break down? 5.) Trading Freedom for Scale: dbt could have been a small and super profitable company, why did Tristan decide to trade off the freedom and raise big from VCs? How did Tristan raise over $414M without ever talking about an efficiency metric? Is Tristan concerned about living into the $4.2BN valuation in what is a very different time? With the benefit of hindsight, is Tristan pleased he went big and raised venture?
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Tarek Mansour is the Founder and CEO @ Kalshi, the first regulated exchange where you can trade directly on the outcome of events. Tarek has raised funding from some of the best including Alfred Lin @ Sequoia, Ali Partovi @ Neo, Ron Conway, Charles Schwab and Henry Kravis. Before founding Kalshi, Tarek worked at the likes of Citadel, Palantir and Goldman Sachs, in various different roles. In Today's Episode with Tarek Mansour We Discuss: 1.) Entry into Startups: How did Tarek make his way from a nerdy kid in Lebanon to having his first startup funded by Sequoia and billionaires likes Charles Schwab and Henry Kravis? How did his mother's continuous desire for excellence change Tarek's mindset? What are the biggest lessons that Tarek took from his mother's strict parenting and how did he apply them to how he manages the team at Kalshi today? 2.) What it Takes to Succeed: Why does Tarek believe that the world does not want your startup to exist? In that case, what are the core traits that founders need to fight this headwind? Does Tarek believe in work-life balance? What are some of the struggles of this? Does Tarek believe you should work on your weaknesses or double down on your strengths? 3.) Building the Team: Does Tarek believe that naivete is a strength or a weakness? At what point does it change between being a strength to being a weakness? Does Tarek prefer to hire more senior experienced people or younger hustlers with more energy? What have been the single biggest hiring mistakes that Tarek has made? How has it changed his approach to team building? What is the one single trait that if Tarek sees, he will not hire? How does Tarek make the interview process both fun but different and challenging? Where do so many founders make mistakes in how they construct the hiring process? 4.) Tarek Mansour: AMA: What have been the single biggest lessons from working with Ron Conway and Alfred Lin? What are some of Tarek's biggest insecurities in leadership today? What does Tarek know now that he wishes he had known at the beginning of his time with Kalshi? What would Tarek most like to change about the world of startups? Items Mentioned in Today's Show: Tarek's Favourite Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as If Your Life Depended on It
The following article of the professional services industry is: “Startups: How to Stay Attractive Despite Slower Investments” by Héctor García, CEO & Co-Founder of Netsoft
Investing in the New Frontier of Space Connectivity with Katherine MonsonHave you ever wondered how private businesses operate in space? It's difficult to comprehend the technological advancements and innovations in commercial space industries that can truly benefit humans on Earth!In this episode of Scale by Numbers, we speak with Katherine Monson, the Chief Operating Officer for Hedron, who is working on communications infrastructure in space. Hedron is an aerospace company that is developing a hybrid RF and optical relay network in order to improve communication between space and Earth.It's fascinating to hear Katherine speak about the different layers of the space industry and how Hedron is trying to create faster connectivity between space and earth with lasers! What You'll Learn:How businesses operate in spaceThe different types of companies in spaceHow important the commercial space sector isWhat fundraising is like for space startupsHow the space industry differs from 10 years agoThe unique ecosystem in the space industryWhether or not governments control business operationsThe problems that Hedron is trying to solveKey TakeawaysHow beneficial the space industry is to people here on earthThe new innovations that are revolutionizing the space industryThe logistics of operating a business in spaceWant to learn more? Start HEREReady To Scale? But not ready to invest in a CFO?One of our bespoke packages can help you. One of our membership options may be able to help. Learn more herePro Membership:This is ideal for those who want to do it themselves, but with a thinking partner by their side! Gain the hands-on training and access to our community that you need at this stage of your business. Enterprise Package:Perfect for companies who are on the edge of growth, and ready to take that next step but want someone to do the work for you. Bring us on board as your interim CFO. We'll guide you through the planning & execution you'll need to guide your growth. From modeling to M&A our expert team is ready to dive in. Connect with us LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesvanreusel/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesVanreuselYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7-6z47BPMnY9eJn0gCha6gv1WtquitMmWebsite: www.vanreuselventures.com
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Jim Lanzone is the CEO @ Yahoo, a company that today reaches nearly 900 million people around the world and is the third largest property on the Internet. Prior to Yahoo, Tim was the CEO of Tinder, the world's most popular app for meeting new people, downloaded by more than 400 million people. Before Tinder, Jim spent a decade as President and CEO of CBS Interactive, a top 10 global Internet company with brands ranging from CBS All Access to CNET. He joined CBS Interactive in 2011 when CBS Corporation purchased Clicker Media, where he was founder and CEO. Before founding Clicker, Jim served as CEO of Ask.com (formerly Ask Jeeves). In Today's Episode with Jim Lanzone 1.) Jim's Entry into the World of Startups: How did Jim go from law school to founding his first tech startup in the dot com boom? How did seeing the crash and the first company going bust, shape Jim's perspectives on great leadership? What does Jim know now that he wishes he had known when he started way back in 1999? 2.) Leadership 101: How does Jim define "high performance" in business today? What are the 4 things Jim always looks for when hiring new people? Why does Jim believe the standard interview process and questions are broken? How does he do it differently? What are his biggest lessons on how to hire effectively? How does Jim know when to let someone go? How long do you give under-performers? 3.) Crashes and Turnarounds: Jim has seen three crashes as a CEO, what are Jim's biggest lessons from 3 prior crashes? How does Jim advise founders to be acting today? What should they focus on? How can leaders maintain morale and optimism in the face of tough macro times? How does Jim advise founders to communicate both with their investors and board when it comes to reduced performance in harder times? 4.) The Yahoo Turnaround: What does Jim believe the 1-2 core things Yahoo needs to fix is? Why are they priorities? How does Jim approach turning round the Yahoo brand? How does he plan to make it attractive? What is the biggest misnomer that people have about Yahoo today? How does Jim think about running a portfolio approach with Yahoo moving forward? How has Jim changed the org structure and management of Yahoo most significantly? Items Mentioned in Today's Episode: Jim's Favourite Book: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Akim Arhipov and Tim Vaino introduces Fund Fellow Founders (fff.vc) - a fund/angel syndicate to bring more smart money to regional founders and increase investing activity among C-level executives from the tech industry. They also run a cool podcast (link below)In this episode we talk aboutHow FFF works for investors and for startupsHow the fund is built and its community governanceWhat founders should expect from working with FFFThe topics covered in this episode with Timestamps:01:30 - Introduction and the origins of Fund Fellow Founders04:55 - How FFF works for investors08:05 - How FFF works for startups12:10 - The fund commercial structure19:20 - Expansion plans24:50 - What founders should expect from the investment process To reach out to Akim & Tim please use:Website: https://fff.vcCheck out FFF's Podcast hereSupport for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/===See the video content exclusively on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTA
Arvid Kahl is a seasoned pro when it comes to bootstrapping startups. He created Feedback Panda and one year later grew it to $55,000 MRR. He then sold it two years later for an amount of money that was life changing. He then launched Bootstrapped Founder where he writes about Bootstrapping, startups, engineering and mental health. He's also written a couple of guides, one of which is Zero to Sold that is meant to guide software engineers who want to become entrepreneurs.Arvid and I discuss:Lessons he learned from failed startupsHow to turn startups into viable business that stand the test of timeHow he grew his Twitter following to 50,000+ followersMental health as it relates to work ethic and culture among startupsLinks:Do you love Innovators Can Laugh and want to see Eric's smiling face? Subscribe to my YouTube channel.Want more insights like this? Check out the Innovators Can Laugh newsletter----Past guests on Innovators Can Laugh include Ovi Negrean, Arnaud Belinga, Csaba Zajdó, Dagobert Renouf, Andrei Zinkevich, Viktorija Cijunskyte, Lukas Kaminskis, Pija Indriunaite, Monika Paule, PhD, Vytautas Zabulis, Leon van der Laan, Ieva Vaitkevičiūtė.-----Additional episodes you might enjoy:#45 Dagobert Renouf - Brand design for your Startup in 5 minutes#42 Csaba Zajdó - Top Startup in Europe for E-commerce: OptiMonk#30 Andrius Rimkunas - The smart, wireless, GPS-powered alarm system#28 Monika Paule, PhD - Trailblazing discoveries in Gene Editing Solutions#23 Ieva Vaitkevičiūtė - Mindletic: a mental gym for your emotional balance#18 - Irina Constantin - Vaunt - the Complete Solution for Real-estate Business Management#4 - Julija Jegorova - Creating exposure for global startupsFor the Innovators Can Laugh newsletter in your inbox every week, subscribe at https://innovatorscanlaugh.substack.comPrevious guests include: Arvid Kahl of FeedbackPanda, Andrei Zinkevich of FullFunnel, Scott Van den Berg of Influencer Capital, Buster Franken of Fruitpunch AI, Valentin Radu of Omniconvert, Evelina Necula of Kinderpedia, Ionut Vlad of Tokinomo, Diana Florescu of MediaforGrowth, Irina Obushtarova of Recursive, Monika Paule of Caszyme, Yannick Veys of Hypefury, Laura Erdem of Dreamdata, and Pija Indriunaite of CityBee. Check out our five most downloaded episodes: From Uber and BCG to building a telehealth for pets startup with Michael Fisher From Starcraft Player to Maximizing Customer Lifetime Value with Valentin Radu Revolutionizing Parent-Teacher Communication with Kinderpedia ...
Liam Carnahan is a content strategist, SEO expert, and founder of Inkwell Content Services, which is about creating creative content to outrank your competition. He had attained his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Literature, Writing, and Publishing at Emerson College. Liam started as a writer in a content farm until he was given the opportunity to become the Director of Content at a digital content marketing agency in Sydney. He grew his skills in writing, content creation, and SEO publishing in the companies he had been previously affiliated with Croud and Brafton. In 2019, he left his 9-5 job to run his own company and help others achieve their goals. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on content marketing for startups and how we can drive growth by increasing organic traffic by as much as 77%. Insights he shares include: Why are SEO and content considered boring and robotic by some and what can be done about itHow to overcome time and resources restraints in a business when investing in content and SEOWhat makes for a good content strategy for startupsWhat makes for good content marketing for startupsHow to predict a return on investment with content marketing for startupsHow to best balance the purpose of content versus SEO outcomesWhat makes for a good piece of contentHow to get as much as a 77% increase in traffic via content marketing for startupsHow to ensure content is remark worthy to your audienceHow to leverage partnerships in content marketing for startupsand much much more...
Welcome to The Priggya Arora Show, where we have in-depth conversations with legal specialists and entrepreneurs from all around the world. In Episode 21, we talk to Devin Miller. Devin is the founder of Miller IP. He's also had extensive experience founding and running startups, with multiple ventures, which are now valued at 7-8 figures. Join us as we Discuss:
Welcome to the 2nd part of the Pursuit of Scrappiness 2 episode Christmas Special. Janis and Uldis are joined by previous star guests Toms Niparts from Jeff app (full interview in Episode #1), Eerik Oja from Planet42 (Episode #3) and Jone Vaituleviciute from Startup Wise Guys (Episode #20) to discuss the events in 2021 and make predictions about 2022.In this episode we talk about the relationship between governments, politicians and the startup ecosystem - what has been done right and what is still lacking? We also look into the crystal ball and try to see what the Baltic startup world looks like in 2022. The topics covered in this episode with Timestamps[02:30] - GOVERNMENT vs TECH, BEST & WORST FROM LV, LT AND EEWhat Estonian govt has done right in tech support policyImportance of immigration lawsLithuanian government relationship with the startup ecosystemLatvian government relationship with the startup ecosystemHow to get governments more involved in supporting startupsHow easy is it to bring foreigners to the Baltics to work at your startup[25:00] - PREDICTIONS FOR 2022Challenges for startups - inflation and talent shortagesLithuanian IPONew Estonian unicornsEnd of he pandemic? Find out more on https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/ Support for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/Support for this episode comes from Venetor > https://www.venetor.co/ ===See the video content exclusively on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness
This week on the Human Insight podcast, we interview April Dunford, a tech executive, board member, CEO and founder of Ambient Strategy, and author of Obv!ously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It.In her interview with Janelle Estes, UserTesting's Chief Insights Officer, Dunford discusses: Is positioning just for startupsHow has the pandemic changed the role of positioning How our biases inhibit our positioning effortsWho should be involved in positioningThe importance of customer feedback in developing your positioningAnd how to identify your best fit customers
Ashish Anand is the Founder & CEO of Whrrl Loans, which allows the transfer of loan amount to farmers in just five minutes in a secure and transparent way by making the lending process risk-free for the banks using proprietary blockchain solutionsAs a parallel entrepreneur, Ashish recently founded Bru Finance, an award-winning Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocol which is linking real-world assets ranging from agricultural commodities, real estate, gold, mortgages, receivables, loans against securities and exotic assets with a new DeFi ecosystem, free from speculative products and protocols.In addition to his 17 years of experience in varied fields of finance, viz., debt syndication, CFO services, commodity finance, hedging etc. Ashish has spent four years in the blockchain space, running an international advisory blockchain platform with more than 100 advisors before starting Whrrl.KEY TAKEAWAYSHis journey from becoming a Chartered Accountant to starting his own fintech startupsBlockchain & financial inclusion: how digital lending is reaching the farm gateBuilding a solid culture in early-stage startupsHow blockchain will transform recruitmentFuture of DeFi and its potentialHow to prepare the market to be receptive to the world of blockchain and DeFiEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:The Journey of Blockchain, Commodity Finance and Farm Gate Blockchain technology is challenging to use at the consumer level; its UX UI still needs to evolve; secondly, it has significant usability issues. Hence only the back-end was developed using blockchain. Farmers only need to go to the warehouse and get the loan without going to the bank. It's a paperless, person-less system where farmers' interaction with technology is limited to “pressing a button”, “Apply for a loan”.How Do You Set Up the Building Blocks While Starting up Something New?Ashish says that since the margin of error on hiring is very low in startups, the right building blocks are vital.Focus on hard skills during initial hiring; the person should perform from day one. This changes after things have settled and processes are in place.Two aspects are essential. Are we able to make an impact? Is our work making an impact? If you are coding, are they coming from the perspective that farmers can use it?Effect of Decentralized Finances (DeFi) On Centralized BankingDeFi is the fintech equivalent of the crypto market. The competition of DeFI is definitely with traditional banking. For example, if you own digital assets, you can go on any DeFi platform and take a loan. You don't need to go to a bank to take a loan.Most central banks don't have a good comment on cryptocurrency because they are concerned with the supply of money that decides growth and inflation. Bitcoins distort everything from their control.How to Create a Market for a Blockchain Solution?A blockchain requires an ecosystem. For example, in commodity finance, we need both farmers and warehouses to come on board. It is similar for supply chain solutions that work on traceability and other factors. Every component of the supply chain must be on the blockchain itself. Unless that happens, we will defeat the purpose of the blockchain.Follow Ashish on LinkedInProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast host: Aditya Sreekumar
500 Startups launches new investment fund for Latin America, Ep 63 In this week's Espresso, we cover updates from 500 Startups, Flat, The Intern Group, and more! Outline of this episode: [0:27] - Flat's Series A [0:56] - Addi's extension round [1:20] - Atrato's debt financing round [1:54] - 500 Luchadores III [2:57] - New episode of How to be the Difference Resources & people mentioned: Startups: Flat, Addi, Atrato 500 Startups How to build a career in genomics ft. Dr. Catalina Lopez-Correa, Ep 16
Thomas has sold hundreds of businesses in his 10 years in M&A and understands what it takes to hit your target valuation – but you have to know where you're headed if you want to draw a roadmap to get there. We discuss company benchmarks and how companies can decide on which areas of the business to focus on and when it's best to bring in outside help. In this episode we cover: What founders can do to prepare for an acquisitionGoal setting and making the right hiresCommon distractions to scaling startupsHow the team at FE International helps businesses find areas of focusHow to grow an M&A company and market trendsLinks and Resources:Thomas Smale on LinkedInFE InternationalListen, subscribe, and share wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Startups strategies can be real estate strategies too. In today's episode, we're going to dive into them! Vanessa Liu is the Vice President of SAP.iO, a global organization responsible for building ecosystem startups around SAP. In her role, she is overseeing SAP.iO's North American Foundries in New York and San Francisco including programs devoted to women and diverse-led B2B enterprise tech companies. Vanessa was most recently the CEO at Trigger Media Group, a $22 million dollar digital media incubator founded in 2011 where she founded and built two portfolio companies from inception to fully operational businesses. She's a Fulbright scholar at the Utrecht University where she conducted independent research on the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the International Court of Justice. She also served as first Vice President of the Harvard Alumni Association. [00:01 - 03:47] Opening SegmentLet's get to know today's guest, Vanessa LiuVanessa shares the story of SAP[03:48 - 10:49] Venture Capital and StartupsNew industries, new customersShepherding StartupsVanessa talks about startupsHow to Get to the Next Level in BusinessZero EquityVanessa discusses partner companies that leftVenture Partners and Capitals[10:50 - 17:48] Startups and Real EstatesReal Estate Needs Assessment Vanessa talks about having intrinsic assetsCoachability, Experience, and InsightWhat Do You Stand For?[17:49 - 20:23] Final Four SegmentVanessa's advice to aspiring investors“Really get to know your end customer backwards and forwards and just have that different type of perspective that no one else can have.” How Vanessa stays on top of her gameCall upon her personal group of advisorsVanessa's way to make the world a better placeMaking technology a representative of everyone out thereReach out to our guest - see links below Final wordsTweetable Quotes“We can open up a lot of doors but you have to be at a majority level work where you can absorb those opportunities and take advantage of them.” - Vanessa Liu“It's really a question of access to capital… it is harder for these companies to raise money because they don't have the access.” - Vanessa Liu-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Vanessa Liu through: Twitter and LinkedIn. Check out https://sap.io/ and build your own startup business!Connect with me:I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns. FacebookLinkedInLike, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in!Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com
Startups strategies can be real estate strategies too. In today's episode, we're going to dive into them! Vanessa Liu is the Vice President of SAP.iO, a global organization responsible for building ecosystem startups around SAP. In her role, she is overseeing SAP.iO's North American Foundries in New York and San Francisco including programs devoted to women and diverse-led B2B enterprise tech companies. Vanessa was most recently the CEO at Trigger Media Group, a $22 million dollar digital media incubator founded in 2011 where she founded and built two portfolio companies from inception to fully operational businesses. She's a Fulbright scholar at the Utrecht University where she conducted independent research on the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the International Court of Justice. She also served as first Vice President of the Harvard Alumni Association. [00:01 - 03:47] Opening SegmentLet's get to know today's guest, Vanessa LiuVanessa shares the story of SAP[03:48 - 10:49] Venture Capital and StartupsNew industries, new customersShepherding StartupsVanessa talks about startupsHow to Get to the Next Level in BusinessZero EquityVanessa discusses partner companies that leftVenture Partners and Capitals[10:50 - 17:48] Startups and Real EstatesReal Estate Needs Assessment Vanessa talks about having intrinsic assetsCoachability, Experience, and InsightWhat Do You Stand For?[17:49 - 20:23] Final Four SegmentVanessa's advice to aspiring investors“Really get to know your end customer backwards and forwards and just have that different type of perspective that no one else can have.” How Vanessa stays on top of her gameCall upon her personal group of advisorsVanessa's way to make the world a better placeMaking technology a representative of everyone out thereReach out to our guest - see links below Final wordsTweetable Quotes“We can open up a lot of doors but you have to be at a majority level work where you can absorb those opportunities and take advantage of them.” - Vanessa Liu“It's really a question of access to capital… it is harder for these companies to raise money because they don't have the access.” - Vanessa Liu-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Vanessa Liu through: Twitter and LinkedIn. Check out https://sap.io/ and build your own startup business!Connect with me:I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns. FacebookLinkedInLike, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in!Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com
The Deep Wealth Podcast - Extracting Your Business And Personal Deep Wealth
"Forget go big or go home. Instead, go big or be successful." - Michael de la MazaMichael de la Maza is an agile coach by day and an angel investor by night. He has invested in 30 startups directly and another 50 through syndicates and funds. Michael invested in unicorns, Boom, Rappi, and Relativity Space at the seed stage. He is in the process of launching an angel group in Boston.In the angel community, Michael is famous for beating former YC President Sam Altman for $100K in a five-year bet on startup valuations, making him an authority on startup valuations from zero stage to exit. Michael holds a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence from MIT.The Deep Wealth Experience has you learn the 9-steps of preparation in 90-days. At the end of the 90-day,s you create a blueprint to help you optimize your business value. You also have the certainty of capturing the maximum value for your liquidity event.SHOW NOTESThe valuable lesson Michael learned in the dot com crash that still applies todayWhy Michael prefers to invest in cockroach startupsThe power of running your company like a cockroach startupWhy the characteristics of founders is everything in the success of a businessThe characteristics of founders who operate cockroach startupsHow nonconformity plays a large role in creating a market disruptionWhy emotional resilience is often the difference between success and failureThe choice between a business being easy and growthHow the industrial age is ending and the digital age is starting and what this means for youWhy you should operate your business using the three horizons strategyHow autonomy and decision-making with your staff keeps your business quick and agileWhy improvement activities must be evidenced-basedThe power of changing your outlook from "go big or go home" to "go big or be successful."How the work landscape has forever changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemicHow autonomy and independence requires employees with responsibilityWhy as a business owner you must exemplify the behavior you want in your cultureHow Michael is a coach for business owners to ensure success in their personal and business lifeThe one question every business owner must ask to welcome personal growthWhy the people you associate with can help you succeed or failThis podcast is brought to you by Deep Wealth. When it comes to your liquidity event, you have one chance to get it right, and you better make it count. Enterprise value is created from preparation and not the event itself. Learn how the Deep Wealth Experience helps you maximize enterprise value. Master the same strategies our founders used to increase their company value by 10X. Access the same 9-step road map of preparation that paves the way for success. Enjoy the certainty that you'll capture the maximum value on your liquidity event. Click here to book your free exploratory call.Enjoy the interview!SELECTED LINKS FOR THIS EPISODEMichael de la Maza on LinkedInThe Deep Wealth ExperienceBook Your FREE Deep Wealth Exit CallThis podcast is brought to you by the Deep Wealth Experience. In the world of mergers and acquisitions, 90% of deals fail. Of the successful deals, business owners leave millions of dollars on the deal table.Who are we, and how do we know? We're the 9-figure exit guys. We said "no" to a 7-figure offer. Two years later, we said "yes" to a 9-figure of
Free registration: https://eliteexpertsconferences.lpages.co/eec_free-workshop_2021_06_10/ This is not a regular podcast episode because today I would like to invite you to our Free Live Workshop "3 Best Strategies for Startups How to Collaborate with Established Companies". This workshop will take place on the 10th of June 2021 at 3pm CET and you are welcome to attend. Collaborations between startups and established companies bring very clear benefits to both sides. The startups provide the innovations, a fresh vision of the future and the speed of implementation. The established companies provide visibility and credibility and a great opportunity for startups to scale. Despite the obvious advantages for both sides, the road to long-lasting win-win collaborations is sometimes very rocky. This does not necessarily have to be the case. Because we work with both sides, startups and global players, when it comes to finding the right cooperation partners, we know directly from practice what leads to success and which mistakes are better to be avoided. This workshop will not be about the theory, but we will speak from real world experience and lift the curtain a bit on what it's like to work at Elite Experts Conferences. This Free Live Workshop is the beginning of a larger program that we are developing to help companies that want to grow with the help of collaborations. Of course, the content is very helpful especially for the startups, but in the end it is useful for everyone who is responsible for business development and where the human factor is very big. So, sign up for the Free Live Workshop and be excited to see what we develop to help you. We want more companies to benefit and thrive from the knowledge and insights of what works and what doesn't when it comes to collaborations. For more visibility, more recognition, more projects and collaborations at eye level, and finally more technological progress for all of us! Registration link can be found in the show notes of this episode and of course on our website www.eliteexpertsconferences.com. So, see you very soon in the live workshop and of course also very soon in the next episode with two super exciting guests. Ludmilla Derr
The Dreamer on the podcast this week is Susan McPherson.Susan McPherson is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies; a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. Susan has 25+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at industry conferences and contributing to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes. She has appeared on NPR, CNN, USA Today, The New Yorker, New York Magazine, and the Los Angeles Times. Susan is an angel investor and a Vital Voices global corporate ambassador and has received numerous accolades for her voice on social media platforms from Fortune Magazine, Fast Company, and Elle Magazine. She's known to be a serial connector and is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships. In this episode, you will learn about:Susan's journey as an angel investor of 18 women-led startupsHow to become an accredited investorHow to find and approach potential investors for your businessThe best advice Susan received her first year as an entrepreneur that has helped her build a multi-million dollar businessHow tragedy prepared Susan to take risks and carry her mother's legacyThe 3-step method Susan has used over the years to build meaningful relationships and become known as a serial connector Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. I read every single review. I will select one review to read on the podcast every month.Subscribe to the podcast, so you never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Amazon Music | Listen Notes |Share the podcast with your family, friends, and co-workers.Connect with Susan McPherson:Website: thelostartofconnectingInstagram: susanmcp1Twitter: susanmcp1Links Mentioned in this Episode:Dream of Legacy Book by Anne-Lyse WealthJuno Formerly LeverEdge Jumiino Natural SkincareConnect with meWebsite: dreamoflegacy.comInstagram: thedreamers.podcast or annelysewealthTwitter: annelysewealthIf you like the content and would like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here.Do you want to sponsor the podcast? Are you a Dreamer? Do you know a Dreamers I should interview?
Today you will hear some of the best guests I have spoken to over the past 5 years. You will hear from Vineet Rajan. Co-founder of Scout My Trip - India's premier do-it-yourself platform for road trips .talks about pivoting, new insights on the India travel market , growing 5x , expanding into S.E Asia, using virtual scouts & life changing road trips! Next we have Aayush Jindal Co-founder of Toesmith. (45m.46sec) India's first tech-driven footwear brand, offering customisation of shoes at an affordable price. Next up Vikas Jha CEO & founder of Alore CRM (1h 19m) - On building one of India's fastest growing sales platform. And last but not least I speak to The Startup Guy aka Vijay Anand , Founder of the Startup Centre (1h 54m) he talks about the Indian Startup Ecosystem - what's going right, what needs to be tweaked and where to next? So sit back & enjoy some of the best moments Vineet Rajan. Co-founder of Scout My TripThis is an exciting new feature called Where Are They Now ? I catch up with previous guests who came on the show. I catch up With Vineet Rajan the co-founder of Scout My Trip India's first subscription-based travel planner powered by local travel experts. He gives us an update on what's been happening since I last spoke to him over 2 years ago including being recognised as being of the top 50 startups to watch in india. Talks about expanding into SouthEast Asia. He explains why they pivoted and now use virtual scouts, talks about raising $500k, talks about content marketing strategies , talks about hot new destinations in india you should visit , talks about a life changing trip to Ladakh and finally he talks about eating ghost chillies in North East India and his second wife latitia(his bike!)In this conversation we also talk about:Growing 5x since 2018A phenomenal 2019 winning 6+ awardsOffline marketing strategiesBusiness Travel marketWorking with HondaClimate change & sustainable travelGreat story how he met his co-founder on the highwayGreat road tripsBeing a startup guy and his co-founder being a corporate guyConsumer mindset in indiaIncome Tax Exemption granted under Startup India ProgrammeHow they use virtual scoutsUsing AI in the futureBeing trapped in the snow for 20hrs!Aayush Jindal Co-founder of Toesmith. (45m.46sec)'It was his birthday & I thought of customising a shoe and gifting it to him on his birthday' And so Toesmith was born! and they haven't looked back . I speak to Aayush Jindal Co-founder of Toesmith , India's first tech-driven footwear brand, offering customisation of shoes . In this episode he talks how the 3d customisation works. Talks about customer research , pitching his parents the prototype , how they target customers via Facebook and Instagram, how many orders that get a day, quitting the corporate life, how they plan to scale the operation and finally he gives advice on building an e-commerce business & brand in India.In this conversation we also talk about:Pricing strategies that don't pinch!Getting great feedback & design from a tattoo artistWalking away from nice job at BainHow they deal with copyright issuesThoughts on the offline / retail market.Is it pressure off or pressure on?Launching internationally & scalingExperiencing failure on his previous start-upGetting advice from parents who work in the shoe manufacturing business.Vikas Jha CEO & founder of Alore CRM (1h 19m) India is emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets for SaaS (software as a service)-based customer relationship management (CRM) firms. So today i speak to Vikas Jha founder & CEO of Alore. Alore offers everything needed to run a sales team at scale - from finding business email addresses to running automated drip campaigns to monitoring the performance of sales teams. So he talks about it all got started , how the product works. How they acquire customers around the world organically without spending money on marketing. Talks about nearly going bankrupt , talks about what makes a great salesperson, being an ex-merchant navy officer turned venture capitalist turned entrepreneur. Gives great book recommendations , talks about burnout , mental health. He talks about bootstrapping strategies what worked and what didn't work and finally he talks about how he transitioned from corporate life to startup life.in this conversation we also talk about:Sales so farEarly bootstrap strategies using Facebook groupsProduct design processUnique pricing models2 business modelsIs email still a good way to sell?The 'land & expand' strategyBook recommendation - Atomic Habits by James Clear & OKR by John DorrSeeing 800 business plans in a year as a VC and what to put in a pitch deck.Great hiring advice and processes.How he dealt with mental health & burnoutAdvice on pivotingDealing with rejectionThe Startup Guy aka Vijay Anand , Founder of the Startup Centre (1h 54m) India is the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, what's going right, and what needs to be tweaked? I speak to Vijay Anand, AKA The Startup Guy, founder of The Startup Centre in Chennai. He is an entrepreneur and has been mentoring startups in India for the past 10 years. So In this episode we talk about the state of the Indian startup ecosystem. Talk about finding India's identity - China has processes & innovation, Germany does precision machinery, US and Israel drive innovation, Japan has quality. What is India's story?The involvement of India's government - the good & bad. Talks about If someone wants to start a venture today, what areas should they focus on? talks about the 2 kinds of entrepreneur, overvaluation of startups, ethics, blockchain, dogs!, space travel, super human beings and what does he go for - the person or the idea? And much more , so please enjoy the show.in this conversation we also talk about:Differences in the Indian eco-system v Israel eco-systemBig observation about indian startupsIndian domestic market v global marketBill gates & Mark Zuckerberg chatHow do you unlearnLooking at a person as asset not a liabilityThe 3rd wave of startupsHow to find co-foundersWhat gets Vijay out of bed?P.Sif you need something to do during these challenging and difficult times and want some inspiration and need some creativity. check out Skillshare. Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in design, business, tech, and more. Anyone can join the millions of members in our community to learn cutting-edge skills, network with peers and discover new opportunities.Try Premium free for 2 months and access all my classes!https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/neilpatelmusic by Punch Deck. https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWV
This was one of Kavish's most valuable fireside chats in a long time. He spoke with Mohit Chug, Software Developer at TCS. Kavish and Mohit talked about how to find internships and become financially independent while being in College? Check out Mohit Chug's LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohitchug07/ Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/monty7498/ Thank you for listening to this podcast. I hope that you keep up with the daily podcasts I'll post on the channel, support, and share your learnings with those that need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say ‘Hey’ ;). — Follow my entrepreneurial journey here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavishlodha — ► Listen to my podcasts here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UMqmHztyhNd2XjaGY0k3Z?si=cu7x2ftTTDmV9oGQ4XGnEw — Follow Me Online Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/kavishlodha LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavishlodha Startups / How to start something / Benefits of starting early and a lot more. Stay Tuned for more episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kavish-lodha/message
In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Mickie Kennedy, the founder and President of eReleases, the small business leader for press release distribution. He is an expert at helping small businesses increase their visibility and credibility. We discuss: Increase Visibility and Credibility: Using Press Releases to Promote Authors, Small Businesses, and Startups How to Get Regular Local Media Coverage Without Spending a Dime Honing Your Unique Selling Proposition to Make You Irresistible to the Media How Credibility Through PR Allows You to Close More Sales, Both Online and Offline Favorite Books mentioned on the show- Ann is currently reading- Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation by Bob Roth Mickie recommends- 80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More by Perry Marshall Mickie offers a Free Master Class: How to Build a PR Campaign Designed to Get Massive Media Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe. The host of ASMM Small Business Connection is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and started the podcast to help her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, it has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn. Learn More About ASMM Digital Marketing Follow ASMM: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Subscribe to our podcast: ASMM Small Business Connections
Your message aimed at a highly targeted audience. Let's talk. dan@selected.sesamers.comTopics Discussed:Guinness!Leaving France? Ha!Cycling to BrightonInto a lulGuvment money? Ain't got none.Makin' BagelsFixin' DryersGood wine and cheeseSmith Corona FTWAll The President's MenHas digital stripped the ethics out of journalism?Standards have changedThe Washington Post; their fair share of clickbateJournalism vs. Marketing. It's the funnelThe state of media post Tee rumpBlood pressure is downThe largest paper in Silicon ValleySeth Meyers and comedic journalismThat's Pee Ence.The Lightning Round!BREAKYour message aimed at a highly targeted audience. Let's talk. dan@selected.sesamers.comJournoin' ain't easyThis show, brought to you by GuinnessThe narrowing of focus at VenturebeatDan, now the News Desk Editor at tech.euI love PR people, but I hate PR people. I love startups, but I hate startupsHow to get a journalist's attentionEmail isn't gonna workInbox zeroThe bigger the number ...A $50 million round? Oh. Ok. Good for you. NextWho, what, when, where, and how much?Google. Apple. OpenBuild the relationshipDigitalKIt's about speedNot even looking at email until after noonEmail is a black holeThe association of pig inseminationThe French Tech JournalNo one in the valley is reading Les EchosEthan Pierce, Mr. CryptoThis is the last episode of this podcastNo to no editingBen pulls Chris to GhostGet out of your head, dive in, and Just Do ItStumping a journalistYour message aimed at a highly targeted audience. Let's talk. dan@selected.sesamers.comWhere to Find Us:Find Chris at:The French Tech JournalTwitterClubhouse - French Tech NewsFind Dan at:Linktr.ee/dantaylor
Colette Grgic is no stranger to startups. She is the Head of Startup Ecosystem in Australia & New Zealand for Amazon Web Services. In this role, Colette is responsible for the growth of the startup ecosystem at AWS and leads an excellent team who support startups with commercial and technical advice. She also serves as a Director of Heads Over Heels. Prior to her role at AWS, Colette was Chief Innovation Officer at BlueChilli. Colette also founded her own travel tech startup, Arribaa, and managed Autogenie, an internal startup for ASX-listed Smartgroup.In this chat with Ian, Colette shares...What is was like growing up in South Africa and CanadaHow she developed a passion for innovation and startupsThe story of founding her startup Arribaa ("the Airbnb of experiences")The highs and lows of her 6-year journey with BlueChilliHer favourite parts of her role at AWSWhere the magic happens between corporates and startupsHow the AWS Activate program can help startups scaleQuickfire RecommendationsBook: The AlchemistPodcast: Masters of ScaleNews source: AFRFavorite tech CEO: Silvia Pfeiffer of CoviuApp: PictureThis (plant identification app)Ted talk topic: How do you change people's minds about the environment?If you're looking to scale your startup, apply to the AWS Activate program to receive AWS credits, AWS support plan credits and training to help grow your business: https://aws.amazon.com/activate/
Benjamin Gordon is the founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital, a West Palm Beach-based investor in leading transportation, logistics, and supply chain technology companies.At Cambridge Capital, Benjamin seeks to invest in high-growth companies in supply chain. Examples include Grand Junction (sold to Target), XPO, Bringg, and others. Cambridge adds value through operating expertise, M&A, and CEO relationships in supply chain.Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:Benjamin journey in logistics, how he pitched his grandfather, and why he was rejectedHis first start-up and most expensive mistakesThe 4 things he looks at to evaluate startupsHow to spot a good deal in investment bankingHow will the 3PL industry look like in 10 yearsFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
How to Pick Equity Crowdfunding Investments While Investing in Startups on Startup Talk Podcast Investing in Startups: How to Pick Equity Crowdfunding Investments with Alex Morsink from Equviesto. On this episode we talk what to Look for when Investing in startups. How in this era of low interest rates and market volatility, people are expanding … Continue reading How to Pick Equity Crowdfunding Investments on The Startup Talk Podcast →
Listen to current Disney intern, Shanice Smith, give her opinions on remote vs. in-person internships. Shanice also shares insight into how to message recruiters so they actually respond, remote interviewing tips, and her hopes for the future of internships. OTHER HELPFUL EPISODES:
My guest for Ep134 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was the Co-founder & Co-CEO of Open and Huddle Insurance, Jason Wilby. In 2016, Jason and his Co-founder, Jonathan Buck, launched Huddle, Open's Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brand which is now Australia's most popular tech-driven Insurance company. The tech developed through Huddle is now the foundation for Open's B2B solution, an AI powered platform that makes financial services open, less costly and more reliable for consumers. To date, Open has raised $24M including a $3.1M Series A extension round led by AirTree. We covered a range of topics in this interview including: Balancing and managing risk when growing startupsHow to find and assess the right partners and investors for your businessBuilding and implementing company culture based on shared valuesOpen's journey to raising $24M in funding& much more! Full interview below! Show notes: Jonathan Buck (Co-founder @ Open)Auxilio VenturesLouisa Mackay (Director @ Auxilio Ventures)Hollard InsuranceOpen BankingJames Cameron (Partner @ AirTree Ventures)AirTreeLachlan Brown (Growth & Comms @ Open & Huddle)Huddle InsuranceJason Wilby (Twitter)Jason Wilby (LinkedIn) Special Thanks: Special thanks to James Cameron, Louisa Mackay and Jonathan Buck for their help with research for this interview ? . Feedback/connect/say hello: Rohit@startupplaybook.co@RohitBhargava7 (Twitter)/rohbhargava (LinkedIn)@rohit_bhargava (Instagram)My Youtube Channel Credits: Music: Joakim Karud – Dreams Other channels: Don't have iTunes? The podcast is also available on Spotify, Soundcloud & Stitcher Audio Player. https://youtu.be/MiEj4bN3Doo The post Ep134 – Jason Wilby (Co-founder & Co-CEO – Open) on risk, purpose and shared values appeared first on Startup Playbook.
Our guest today is a very inspiring woman on a mission to fight climate change with technology and education. Lubomila Jordanova is CEO & Founder of Plan A, a Berlin-based tech startup who helps companies reduce their environmental impact, engage their employees, and drive their own agenda towards carbon neutrality. We talk about:Setting a clear strategyThe power of purpose-driven tech startupsHow she uses OKRs to align her teamWhich metrics she uses to measure her startup performance and impactWhat the future holds for sustainabilityHer recommendations to upgrade your skills in growth, entrepreneurship, management, and scaling your startupFor detailed show notes and relevant links, visit www.stunandawe.com If you want to accelerate traction, hit the growth stage, and upgrade your scaling skills, check out our Growth Leap online course. It’s a step-by-step guide to design your tech startup for high performance and impact. It’s packed with actionable and proven frameworks and tools to improve your startups performance, from better customer acquisition to clear prioritization and more productive meetings.Learn more here: https://growth.stunandawe.com/course
In this episode we discuss,The Rise of Fintech - how/when the word "Fintech" became popularizedIf & how AI & Machine learning capabilities has changed the fintech investment landscapeHow startups are leveraging AI to compete and optimize the finance industry. Companies discussed include, Kasisto, HyperScience, Pymetrics, and Theta Lake.What regulators and corporate executives at banks like JP Morgan, City Bank, & Master Card look for when working with early stage startupsHow big tech companies like Apple, Facebook, and Google will affect the future of financeThe Fintech Innovation Lab advantage. If you are an early stage company interested in the program, learn how to apply here.Ways to connect with Sunny,TwitterLinkedInFintech Innovation Lab Website
If Toucan can, you can too! Arjun Devarajan and Vishnu Menon, Co-founders at Toucan AI, sit down with Braxton Madison to talk about how to actualize your dream of becoming an entrepreneur. While in undergrad Devarajan and Menon worked on a side project with some friends, creating a chat bot powered by Artificial Intelligence to answer students’ questions when a teacher is unavailable. After graduating from Duke University with degrees in Computer Science in 2018, they took this project to MIT’s summer accelerator, Play Labs, to expand their network and to begin fundraising to turn their project into a successful startup. Now working out of Atlanta’s ATDC Incubator, Toucan AI has found their niche as the sales bot revolutionizing e-commerce. With its instant setup and ease of use, Toucan AI makes the power of artificial intelligence accessible to even the smallest e-commerce businesses. Devarajan and Menon are young, but they bring incredible insights into starting a company, revealing the secrets of the Startup Dorm Room. Here is just the tip of the iceburgh of the fantastic questions they answer for success: Research project turned startup, how to conduct customer discovery? How to pivot based on customer demand? What is AI anyway? How to communicate technical solutions to nontechnical investors? What do investors care about? (the market, the problem, and the impact + KPIs) How to build a high tech solution with two people? What resources does Duke have for Startups? How to prepare yourself to start a company? Does college have more value in a high tech startup? Why network? How to raise funding? Is raising possible as a college student? Why join an accelerator/incubator? Should you keep back up plans or burn the ships and go all in on your startup? How to find the perfect co-founder? Book Recommendation: Startup Myths and Models, the very practical nuts and bolts of starting a company, a how to guide for getting started. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/startupdormroom/support
In this episode Ramesh Dontha, managing partner of Digital Transformation Pro and the voice behind the Agile Entrepreneur Podcast shares how to scale your startup in as little as 60 minutes a day for 30 days or less. Insights he shares include: Why an agile mindset is essential for entrepreneurs and startupsHow you can develop an agile mindsetHow to overcome the challenges in developing an agile mindsetWhat the process of startup growth looks like for an agile entrepreneurHow agile mindsets help with hastening your learningHow to track progress in developing an agile mindset in light of your business objectivesHow Ramesh has applied an agile mindset to his podcast and book launch. Discover more and resources here.
After graduating from M.I.T. with a Bachelor of Science in Management Science, Peter Dolch went on to pursue an impressive resume of business endeavors. With more than 25 years of experience in launching and managing technology-based start-ups, he left a mark on NYC before moving north to the suburbs. Peter is an active contributor to the community and the President and co-Founder of Thaumaturgix, Inc. (Tgix) which was twice ranked in the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies list. Peter acts as the Managing Partner at Tgix; the CTO of Biospectal SA (a Swiss-based MedTech Startup); the Managing Partner at AEON Foundry, an NYC-based fund investing in and mentoring early-stage startups; is on the Advisory Board of American Diamond Mint, a new way to buy, sell and trade diamond assets; and is a Science Advisory Board member of DietPower.Some of his past achievements include: Founding Board Member of Port Indigo, a mobile solutions company; Founding Board Member of UnChat LLC, an online democracy platform; member of the Board of Advisors of Transclick, a wireless multi-lingual gateway and translation platform; Founding Board Member of CheetahMail, an email marketing company; member of the Board of Advisors to Intellireach Infocrossing, an IT outsourcing company; Board President of his NYC Co-Op.What You Will Learn:Peter Dolch’s career of launching and managing startupsHow to generate revenue with your company’s unused resourcesChallenges of investing in early-stage startupsBenefits of investing independently versus venture fundsAngel groups and how they workY Combinator and how accelerators work to help startups reach the next inflection point rapidlyExpectations you should set with your investorsWhat makes a company fundableHow to connect with Peter Dolch:Website: www.tgix.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterdolch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mit Cédric Bollag - Host der "The StartupShow" - unterhalte ich mich in dieser Folge über die Themen: "Unternehmertum und Risiko-Investment". Er berichtet mir über seine Begegnungen mit diversen StartUps und CEOs und wie er davon profitiert hat. Zudem sprechen wir über das "heutige Unternehmertum" und welche Empfehlungen er für junge Unternehmer und Gründer hat.
It's been a while since we had an investor story on the #StartupShow. We recently had the pleasure of hosting Dani Gutenberg, the Early Stage Angel Investor at VI Partners - and let me tell you, it was worth the wait. If you are curious to learn about his early investment in Facebook 11 years ago and how he recognized its potential, don't miss the super inspiring interview below!Coming from the world of engineering, Dani Gutenberg began investing in startups in the mid-‘90s. At the very beginning of his career, he started a company that distributed products and services from the USA to Europe. Most of them took part in building the internet as we know it today, such as NetScape and AltaVista. For the past 15 years, Gutenberg has been supporting startups as an early stage investor at VI Partners AG. He still enjoys working with very young, innovative, and energetic people.VI Partners gathers 10 large Swiss investors around the idea of providing the seed stage companies with capital, coaching and networks. They mostly invest in Swiss startups and collaborate closely with ETH in Zurich. Regarding their industries of interest, the main focus of VI Partners is in two fields: healthcare and technology. Watch the video to hear Gutenberg's main criteria when selecting startups.Website: https://vipartners.ch/ In this episode, Gutenberg also tells the story of the biggest mistake he made as an investor, the importance of industry expertise and why you, in particular, should be building a unicorn.Watch the previous episode: Adrian Walker – BoataffairIn the upcoming show: Phil Lojacono – AdvanonSkip to Questions:1:01 Who is Dani Gutenberg?1:50 What did your early days in Hawaii look like?3:26 How do you handle the feeling of taking the risk and starting a business by yourself?5:18 What's VI partners? Where is your focus? Stage? 6:41 How did you discover Facebook in December 2017? What was the indicator for success back then?9:11 How do you deal with a negative feedback?10:07 What excites you the most about the investment process?10:44 How do you cope with “the importance of industry experts” - why is this important during the investment process? 11:15 You are both a private investor and a board member of vipartners. How do you distinguish between those two? 12:24 How do you allocate the time you dedicate to different types of startups?13:29 What's the feeling of fulfilling a goal with a startup and having to let them go after all?14:50 What trends do you see in the VC industry?16:05 What are the industry verticals (or startups) that are going to be big in the next 10 to 15 years?18:07 What makes the local VC/Startup ecosystem so unique? Quick Fire Q&A18:34 What's your best valuation method for early-stage startups?19:35 What are some tips for balancing work and life?19:54 What's your best advice for starting a VC/raising a fund?20:14 My biggest mistake as a VC was…20:41 Who is your role model in the VC world?Expert Advice21:24 Expert Advice from Dani Gutenberg——————————————Get in touch: https://goo.gl/forms/7zqfBX9ctwH8Nu4I2 ——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To tackle the question of climate change we visited Carbon Delta and enjoyed the company of CEO & co-founder Dr Oliver Marchand. With him, we tried to answer the questions of the business opportunities of climate change and how to get investors for your startup. We have hosted so many versatile entrepreneurs in the #StartupShow, but Oliver Marchand has definitely made some of the most interesting career steps we have seen so far. This climate change expert started his career as an ice cream vendor. At one period in life, he was a comedian while, in another, he spent 15 years working in meteorology and weather services. Since he is very passionate about the environment and nature, it's not surprising that one of his hobbies is cooking with solar power. Today he is the CEO & co-founder of environmental startup, Carbon Delta.Carbon Delta came up with the most comprehensive model for managing climate and market data risks for portfolio managers. With their measure Climate Value-at-Risk, they provide companies with analysis for both climate-related risks and opportunities. At the moment, Carbon Delta gives answers to 22.000 companies on how climate change will affect their future operations. Watch the video below to learn how!Website https://www.carbon-delta.com/ Marchand explains not only the importance of climate change analysis but also shares some entrepreneurial gems of wisdom too. Watch the video to learn what's most important in an investor and how to get one on board. Skip to Questions:1:08 Who is Oliver Marchand?2:31 You were a comedian?3:43 Does your comedian background help you in your career today?4:24 What does Carbon Delta do?6:07 What data do you provide?7:18 How do you collect data?8:20 How did you get inspired?10:06 What are some of the next steps?11:27 You won many awards. Which one is the most valuable to you? Why?12:19 What are some of the recent developments? UN & Series A? 13:30 You got support from ZKB and SICTIC. How was your experience with them?14:32 What's your impression of the local startup ecosystem?Quick Fire Q&A15:22 What's most important to you in an investor?15:46 Best tip to get an investor on board?16:11 What traits do you look for when you hire someone?16:41 What inspired you for entrepreneurship?16:49 What are some tips for balancing work and life?Expert Advice17:32 Expert Advice from Oliver Marchand——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode of the #StartupShow we dig even deeper into the Israeli fintech startups. To discuss it with the best possible interviewee, Cedric visited Intelligo and met with Shlomo Mirvis, the CEO & co-founder. Apart from his insights into the Israeli startup world, Mirvis shares his thoughts on advanced background checks as well as what inspired him to start his company. Shlomo Mirvis is a former corporate lawyer that went down a very interesting career path. This experienced Chief Executive Officer entered the world of high-tech by mistake but, as he explains, he is very thankful for that. Passionate about the power of innovation, Mirvis is a mentor at “8200 Social Program” while also being the CEO & co-founder of Intelligo. Meet him better in the video below!At Intelligo, they believe that every relationship is based on trust, no matter if it is in your personal or business life. With an aim to empower that trust, they created a solution for comprehensive due diligence and background checks, relied on by AI and machine learning. Another important goal of the team behind Intelligo was to make their innovative solution very simple and accessible for everyone. Mirvis will discover us how they did it.Website: https://intelligo-group.com/ Watch the interview to learn what motivates an entrepreneur to start a business and to keep up with the innovation afterwards. We will also try to discover the key to a successful work-life balance and a lot more. Don't miss this one!Skip to Questions0:56 Who is Shlomo Mirvis?1:43 How was the shift from corporate (lawyer) to startup?2:29 You are a mentor at “8200 Social Program”. What is “8200” and how you are involved with them?3:23 What is Intelligo?4:12 What inspired you to start Intelligo?4:46 What's the current status of the background checks market?5:26 What can people find when using your tool? 6:01 What is it that you use that provides efficient and accurate background checks?6:52 Any interesting background check that resulted with a red flag?7:40 What's your vision for your company and your industry for the next five to ten years?9:09 Where do you get all the data from? 9:55 What is your experience with the Israeli startup ecosystem? What are your impressions?10:51 What could be improved?Quick Fire Q&A11:29 The most important character in an entrepreneur is…?11:36 What's important to you in an investor and why?11:52 What would you like to see in the next five years in your ecosystem?12:18 What are some tips for balancing work and life?Expert Advice12:56 Expert Advice from Shlomo Mirvis——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the latest episode of the #StartupShow, we are all about web development, Swiss startup ecosystem and insightful feedback. To find out the latest trends in hospitality, Cédric met with Jörg Wasmeier, CTO at Appetita. Jörg Wasmeier is a senior front-end developer based in Zurich, that has worked as a freelancer for the past 12 years. Speaking of freelancing, he claims that there are lots of ups and downs, especially if you invest everything you earn into developing your own ideas. As CTO at Appetita, Wasmeier participated in last year's F10 accelerator. Click the video below to find out more about his experience with this program.Appetita is a virtual waiter that is ready to serve you as soon as you sit in a restaurant. It is able to present you with the menu, to discuss your special inquiries and answer your questions. Appetita will send your order to the kitchen without any hassle and at the end, it will provide quick payment methods. Convenient, isn't it?Website: https://www.appetita.ch/Watch this episode to find out more about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the future of the hospitality industry and a lot more!Season 2.0 features two new segments: “Questions from the audience” and “Quick fire Q&A.” We would like to thank everyone for their continued participation!Skip to Questions:0:54 Who is Jörg Wasmeier?1:26 How is the freelancing world?2:40 You were a part of the F10 accelerator program. What was your that experience for you?4:30 What is Appetita? 5:24 Where do you stand with the development of Appetita?6:14 How do you plan to achieve the product market fit?6:56 Is there a similar product on the market?8:04 How do you deal with the stress that comes with the fact that you have competitors?8:37 What will restaurants look like in the next 10 to 15 years?9:31 How is the Swiss startup ecosystem and what could be improved?10:10 What are your goals with Appetita in the next couple of months?The Audience Asks11:26 How do you assure that the experience of “going to the restaurant” stays in place. Quick Fire Q&A13:06 Tell us one thing you learned the hard way from being a founder.13:29 Most important characteristic of a team member?13:45 What's the best way to reach out to potential investors?14:17 What's your best strategy for getting feedback from users? Expert Advice15:15 Expert Advice from Jörg Wasmeier16:00 What do you suggest to people who want to start coding or web development to do?Ep. 118: Interview with Cédric Bollag, the Founder at GlobalTechBox——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When you have so many different ideas, but it seems to you that they don't coincide and that you can't accomplish them all, you should definitely meet today's guest! #StartupShow is the place for versatile talents, so this time we hosted Cédric Waldburger, Founder of sendtask.io.As an investor, entrepreneur, blogger and digital nomad, Cédric Waldburger leads an extraordinary life. Without a permanent living space, he takes all his belongings with him on his many travels and runs his blog, 64things.com. When he was only 14, he started his first company, and he is involved in several projects nowadays. For the past 4 years, Waldburger has been investing in startups in their early stages, as CEO at Tenderloin Ventures. Today we discuss his latest venture, Sendtask.io and yes, we are talking about only one person! Sendtask.io is a task manager, different to others as it allows you to share tasks with anyone, regardless of them being your team members or not. It enables you to share projects with your suppliers and clients too, without them having to create any accounts, or you having to explain a complex app.Website: https://sendtask.io/ Watch the video below to find out more about the principle of conscious living, the importance of clever decision making and a lot more!Season 2.0 features two new segments: “Questions from the audience” and “Quick fire Q&A.” We would like to thank everyone for their continued participation!Skip to Questions:1:11 Who is Cédric Waldburger?2:17 What's the idea of 64things.com?4:50 What was your experience as an investor?6:00 What are the criteria that startups you invest in must meet?6:51 What is sendtask.io?10:33 How can you make sure that your product fits the market?11:22 What are some statistics of Sendtask?13:41 Based on what you saw, what are the advantages and disadvantages of other startup ecosystems compared to the Swiss ecosystem?15:21 Which side do you prefer: Investor vs. Founder. Why?The Audience Asks16:28 Naomi Bollag: Digital nomad life - what's it like? Is something missing because you miss the face-to-face interaction of a real-life office?Quick Fire Q&A17:40 What's most important to you in an investor?17:59 What's most important to you in an entrepreneur?18:55 What would you like to see in the next 5 yrs in your ecosystem?19:32 Tell us something you learned the hard way as an investor.Expert Advice20:40 Expert Advice from Cédric WaldburgerEp. 117: Interview with Cédric Bollag, the Founder at GlobalTechBox——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The first sport tech startup is featured on the show!Today Cédric talks to the CEO & co-founder at Chip-ing, Thomas Sandel, about golf, entrepreneurship, risk-taking and money rising – welcome to the #StartupShow episode No.112!Thomas Sandel has been working in finance for the past 25 years. He spent a significant part of his career working for big Swiss financial corporates in the field of risk management. When he turned fifty, Sandel decided to build his own business out of his great passion for golf. The team behind Chip-ing developed smart golf balls, a solution that golf lovers will adore. Not only that Chip-ing allows you to find your golf ball, lost on the fairway, but you can also track the entire statistics of your game: when and where you last played, whether you were better than the last time and compare your score to the community.Website: www.chip-ing.comSeason 2.0 features two new segments: “Questions from the audience” and “Quick fire Q&A.” We would like to thank everyone for their continued participation! A special thanks to Herman Weiss for taking part in this episode!Besides all of the valuable information regarding sport tech and IoT that we gathered for this episode, we also learned that it's never too late to hit the entrepreneurial road. Don't miss the video below!Skip to Questions:1:15 Who is Thomas Sandel?2:05 Why did you move from corporate to startup life?2:52 What is the fascinating part of entrepreneurship?3:22 What is Chip-ing?5:29 Did you find product-market fit? If not, how will you find it?6:46 Walk us through the technology you use, what is trackable and what not?7:41 Do you plan to expand the ‘Bluetooth Chip' technology into other verticals aside from only golf balls? If so, which ones?8:12 Can you patent your technology?8:46 What trends do you see in the IoT space or sports sector?10:06 What works well in the Swiss startup ecosystem and what could be improved? The Audience Asks 11:03 Herman Weiss: how does the embedded technology affect the quality of the ball?Quick Fire Q&A 13:35 What's the best way to reach out to potential investors?13:54 Tell us one thing you learned the hard way.14:26 What's the most important characteristic of a team member?14:47 What's most important to you in an investor?15:16 How did you come up with the idea?Expert Advice16:01 Expert Advice from Thomas SandelEp. 112: Interview with Cédric Bollag, the Founder at GlobalTechBox——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Episode No.109 of the #StartupShow!This time we explore the opportunity to eat fresh and healthy food at work and making the most of your lunch break! That's why we visited the headquarters of Felfel and talked to the co-founders Daniela and Emanuel Steiner. Of Swiss origin, Emanuel grew up in New York, but eventually decided to move back and start a company in Switzerland. His partner, Daniela, studied banking and finance in St.Gallen and built her career in the corporate world, as well as the startup world. She worked for global private equity firm Partners Group, and founded her first company HeyLife afterwards. The Steiners started their food tech startup Felfel more than four years ago and today they share their story with us!Felfel makes it possible for every company to offer fresh, affordable food 24/7 to their employees. They cater for specific diets too, such as gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan, but the most exciting part is yet to come! The Steiners invite companies to visit their headquarters to experience their innovative approach to food. They welcome companies to bring 10 employees for lunch and try Felfel's food and service for FREE! Website: https://felfel.ch/Season 2.0 features two new segments: “Questions from the audience” and “Quick fire Q&A.” We would like to thank everyone for their continued participation! A special thanks to Bernhard Fischer for taking part in this episode!If you want to hear the unusual story about couple entrepreneurship and food technology, don't miss the video!Skip to Questions:0:53 Who is Daniela Steiner?1:18 You moved from corporate job to entrepreneurship. How was that experience for you?1:48 Who is Emanuel Steiner?2:19 You did your MBA at Harvard Business School. Can you share your impressions?3:09 What is Felfel?3:45 Can you walk us through how a client uses your product?5:03 How did you come up with the idea?6:25 How do you manage all the logistics successfully?8:28 You distributed more than 150 machines so far. How do you foster growth?9:25 You won the SEF award 2017. How was it?10:44 Investor Question: How did you know that your product fit the market? 11:49 What trends do you see in the food(tech) industry?12:53 Is there anything that could be better in the Swiss Startup Ecosystem?14:57 Do you plan to expand globally and what's your plan for the next couple of years?15:47 What is it like to be an entrepreneurial couple and do you have any tips for those who plan to go down the same path?The Audience Asks17:21 Bernhard Fischer: Do you also have kosher meals? Or meals for people with dietary requirements?Quick Fire Q&A19:15 How did you get your first paying client?19:14 What's the best way to reach out to potential investors?20:00 Tell us one startup lesson you learned the hard way.20:43 Who do you admire in the startup world?21:56 Do you define yourself as a risk-seeker or risk-averse and why?Expert Advice23:22 Expert Advice from Daniela Steiner23:32 Expert Advice from Emanuel SteinerEp. 109: Interview with Cédric Bollag, the Founder at GlobalTechBox——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome everyone to our latest video of the #StartupShow, episode No.108!Today in our hot seat is Douglas Azar, a fintech entrepreneur and founder of Wealthinitiative AG.Douglas Azar is originally from France, where he graduated in the field of Business Law. Since starting his career in Société Générale bank he has gained professional experience internationally in wealth management and banking in Dubai, New York, and Zurich. He founded the fintech startup, Wealthinitiative in 2016 and today he shares his expertise with us.As Azar explains, some of the key problems that Wealthinitiative solves are the market inefficiency and fragmentation, as well as the high intermediary fee. More specifically, Wealthinitiative provides a marketplace for non-bankable assets. This being a platform that helps wealth management institutions match their clients' needs in the strategic areas of three categories: real estate, art and passion investments, and business deals. Website: https://www.wealthinitiative.com/Season 2.0 features two new segments: “Questions from the audience” and “Quick fire Q&A.” We would like to thank everyone for their continued participation! A special thanks to Eli Black for partaking in this episode!If you want to find out more about the future of banking and wealth management, make sure you don't miss this episode!Skip to Questions:1:00 Who is Douglas Azar?1:35 What is your experience on the transition from corporate to startup world?1:56 What is the most exciting part of entrepreneurship?2:43 What was your experience of the F10?3:39 What is Wealthinitiative?5:05 What is the key problem that your company solves?5:47 Can you please walk me through the customer journey?7:19 What are some trends in the FinTech sector you are seeing at the moment?8:08 In planning for an ICO, what are the key advantages of ICOs comparing to the traditional funding?9:24 What will wealth management look like in the next ten to fifteen years?10:51 As one of the finalists of the “UBS Future of Finance Challenge”, how was that experience for you?12:24 What was your biggest failure and what have you learned from it?13:22 What do you think about the Swiss Startup ecosystem and is there anything that can be improved?The Audience Asks15:28 Eli Black (Whatsapp): How can you develop an international wealth management career and what are the most important tools?Quick Fire Q&A17:05 What's your best advice for getting customer feedback?17:51 What messaging platform does your team use to communicate efficiently? 18:27 Finish the sentence: The most important character for an entrepreneur is...?18:53 Share some practical advice: How do you get your initial paying clients?19:31 What would you like to see in the next 5 years in your ecosystem?Expert Advice2:40 Expert advice from Douglas AzarEp. 108: Interview with Cédric Bollag, the Founder at GlobalTechBox——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Episode No.107 of the #StartupShow!We were curious to find out the latest news in fintech industry, so we visited Impact Hub in Zurich and met with Andrea Girasole, Co-Founder of fintech startup Billte.Originally from Italy, Girasole came to Switzerland six years ago to play baseball for the Swiss national team. With previous experience in project and marketing management, he moved from his sport career into entrepreneurship, not as surprising as it sounds once you learn that he comes from a family of entrepreneurs.The team behind Billte digitalized the billing chain for small and medium-sized companies. They provide payment services for businesses as well as their customers, creating a stronger bond between these two. With Billte, all the company's invoices are sent automatically, and customers can make all their payments in an easy and efficient way..Website: http://www.billte.ch/Season 2.0 features two new segments: “Questions from the audience” and “Quick fire Q&A.” We would like to thank everyone for their continued participation! A special thanks to Erica Muller for partaking in this episode!In this compelling interview, we discuss the best ways to find out if your product/service is something that the market really wants. We also talk about the key characteristics of a successful team and a lot more!Don't miss this episode! Skip to Questions:0:58 Who is Andrea Girasole?1:45 What fascinates you about the entrepreneurship path?2:08 What is Billte all about?3:12 Can you walk us through how a client uses your product?4:23 You were able to go through the incubation faze at F10. Can you share the experience that you had there?5:35 How do you make sure that you have something that the market really wants?6:15 What is the key characteristic that makes your team an A-team?7:04 What's the future of FinTech and do you predict any trends?7:47 Is there anything that needs to be improved in the Swiss Startup Ecosystem? The Audience Asks9:08 What are three things a startup founder (who is not a developer) can do to recruit tech talent into their company?Quick Fire Q&A10:17 What's most important to you in an investor?10:48 Who do you admire in the startup world?11:35 How did you get your first (paying) client?12:39 Tell us one thing you learned the hard way.13:07 Risk-Seeker or Risk-Averse and why?Expert Advice13:46 Expert Advice from Andrea Girasole——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Episode No.106 of the #StartupShow!Want to get to know your team better? If only corporate managers could better communicate with their employees! With Swiss startup Beekeeper, now they can. We talk to CEO & Founder, Cristian Grossmann, to find out how. Grossmann has a strong technical background. He studied Chemical engineering at ETH Zurich, and then went on to earn a PhD in Electrical engineering. Following that, he spend a year and a half serving as a consultant in IT Strategy for Accenture, an information technology and services company. Six years ago, however, he took his career in another direction and founded Beekeeper.Beekeeper, which connects organizations with all their employees, is currently used in over 130 countries. It offers a means of creating a stronger bond between all members of an enterprise, whether they are sitting in the same room or working remotely.Website: https://www.beekeeper.ioSeason 2.0 features two new segments: “Questions from the audience” and “Quick fire Q&A.” We would like to thank everyone for their continued participation! A special thanks to Julien Weissberg for partaking in this episode!In this video, we talk about the importance of internal communication in corporations, entrepreneurship in Switzerland and much more!Don't miss the show!Skip to Questions:1:08 Who is Cristian Grossmann?1:47 You were in academia, in corporate consulting and you are now in entrepreneurship. What are the main differences and what did you enjoy the most?2:33 When you look at your career, can you identify anything in specific that best prepared you to build a company?3:07 What is Beekeeper? 3:55 What is your customers' key problem that you are trying to solve?5:04 You customize the platform to each industry. What are your most successful industries? Real- life examples?8:06 How many clients use Beekeeper on a daily bases and where do you see it in the next couple of years?9:45 Not many startups expand out of Zurich. How did you make it?10:28 What is good in the Swiss startup ecosystem and what can we work on?12:38 Every entrepreneur fails at some point. The question is just what you do with that failure. Can you share a story of how you turned a failure around and learned from it?14:11 What is the most important characteristic of a “team player” and what do you look for in the team itself?The Audience Asks15:31 Julien Weissberg: There are a lot of messaging apps out there already. How do you differentiate yourself from your competitors?Quick Fire Q&A17:43 What's your best advice for getting customer feedback? 18:08 How did you get your first paying client?18:43 Who do you admire in the startup world?19:30 Finish the sentence: The most important characteristic for an entrepreneur is...?Expert Advice20:04 Expert advice from Cristian GrossmannEp. 106: Interview with Cédric Bollag, the Founder at GlobalTechBox——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Episode No.105 of the #StartupShow!In today's episode, we talk about current and future trends in the video industry! To get some professional insight into this popular topic we visited the headquarters of VI.AI and conducted an interesting interview with CEO & Co-Founder, Kai Henniges.Kai Henniges is a serial entrepreneur and says he couldn't do anything else. Ten years ago, Henniges co-founded Viewster, a worldwide online video service, which pivoted into his current company, VI.AI, where he serves as the CEO and co-founder. The team behind VI.AI recognized that many media companies are still text-based and image-based because they are struggling to find relevant and reliable video content. That's why they created VI.AI, a contextual video platform that connects media publishers lacking in video content with relevant content providers. Thank you all who contributed to the new segments we introduced for Season 2.0, “Questions From The Audience” and “Quick Fire Q&A.”If you want to find out more about the video era and how to add the best videos to your text, don't miss this episode!Website: https://www.vi.ai/Don't miss this video!Skip to Questions:1:12 Who is Kai Henniges?1:35 How was it for you to be in entrepreneurship for such a long time?2:10 What is VI.AI all about?3:00 Walk us through the process of how your service helps your clients?4:05 Do you have some product that you offer to either publishers or companies?5:22 How did you figure out your Product/Market Fit?6:21 “Viewster”/VI.AI - How did you come up with the idea?7:08 You mentioned “the big pivot to video”. What does that mean, and what trends do you see in the market?8:59 What do you do about Ad Spillover? How do you see it changing in the future?10:42 How do you feel about risk? How do you address it in your startup?The Audience Asks12:17 Anonymous community member: Future predictions? What's after video?Quick Fire Q&A13:56: What's most important to you in an investor?13:59 Best tip to get an investor?14:05 What's the best selling strategy? 14:14 What do you look for when you hire someone to join your team? 14:43 Finish the sentence: My biggest mistake as a Startup founder was...?Expert Advice15:31 Expert advice from Kai HennigesEp. 105: Interview with Cédric Bollag, the Founder at GlobalTechBox——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome everyone to Episode No.104 of the #StartupShow!This time we discuss a super hot topic: the importance of influencers! To learn about the current state of influencer marketing and its future prospects, we visited the headquarters of Mavin and talked to CEO & Co-Founder, Daniel Jazbec..Though Jazbec has a professional background in both the financial industry and marketing sector, he found a hobby in IT. Mavin was born when he decided to combine his professional experience with his passion and to create his own startup.Mavin is a project that gives 'nano influencers' with 1.000 followers or less, the possibility to earn money through influencer marketing. This platform applies blockchain technology to the marketing industry and is disrupting the market with its innovative approach.Website: https://mavin.network/Season 2.0 features two new segments: “Questions from the audience” and “Quick fire Q&A.” We would like to thank everyone for their continued participation! A special thanks to Norbert Nemcsek for partaking in this episode!If you want to find out how you can easily benefit from your Instagram account, don't miss this episode!Skip to Questions:1:15 Who is Daniel Jazbec?2:49 Why did you decide to leave your corporate job and start your own company?3:47 What was the hardest part?4:33 What is Mavin all about?5:38 What is influencer marketing and how has it been used by companies?7:25 Are brands in Switzerland using influencer marketing to its full potential?8:32 How do you plan to get the same reach as 'mega influencers', since you are focused on 'nano influencers'?10:09 Why is blockchain necessary in this industry and how do you use the technology?11:41 How will what you are doing impact people's lives?12:50 What market potential you see in the influencer marketing?14:13 Why did you decide to raise money through your Mavin token and not through regular VC funding?The Audience Asks15:30 Norbert Nemcsek (Linkedin): What are the most used (popular) social media platforms in Switzerland for people between 20-35, in comparison to the U.S., for example? Quick Fire Q&A16:23 What is your hiring strategy?16:59 What's your best advice for getting customer feedback?17:34 Who do you admire in the startup world?18:03 Finish the sentence: The most important characteristic of an entrepreneur is...?18:13 What would you like to see in the next 5 years in your ecosystem?Expert Advice18:36 Expert advice from Daniel JazbecEp. 104: Interview with Cédric Bollag, the Founder at GlobalTechBox——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Special Episode No.103.5 of the #StartupShow!Last year at this time we met with the students from the University of St. Gallen and dedicated one episode to the special event that they organized, START Summit 2017. Today, we are happy to present Niklas Leck and Jonas Brahms, President and Vice President of this year's event.Stay with us and you will find out how to organize a startup event for 2.000 participants and how crucial the networking at these kind of gatherings can be. It is our pleasure to announce that we will be presenting a live #StartupShow during the conference in mid-March! Taking the StartupShow live is an exciting collaboration and we're looking forward to recording in front of a live audience for the very first time! The program of START Summit 2018 is divided into four parts: Blockchain, AR/VR, Artificial Intelligence and IoT, with an additional focus on Health Tech. The organizers succeeded to get high-class speakers for each field, and Niklas and Jonas announced in our interview some of the 'biggest names'!Website: https://startsummit.ch/Season 2.0 features exciting new segments, like “Questions From the Audience” and “Quickfire Q&A,” and we would like to thank everyone for their continued participation! A special thanks to Raphael for partaking in this episode!Don't miss the show!Skip to Questions:1:16 Who is Niklas Leck?2:15 What fascinates Niklas about startup ecosystem?2:26 Who is Jonas Brahms?4:01 Where do you see yourself regarding professional development and is working in a startup an option?6:13 What's planned for the START Summit this year and a short summary of last year's event?9:22 Can you give us some insights into St. Gallen's startup ecosystem and how can we take it to the next step?11:04 What is the impact of your event on people's lives? Do you have an example?13:26 You also started Hackathon. What came out of it last year?15:01 One of the things that you state on your website is that START Global is “the pipeline of entrepreneurial education”. What does that mean?17:16 How do you reach START Summit participants and get them all the way to St. Gallen?18:47 If you could choose where you want START Summit to be in five to ten years, what would be your vision?The Audience Asks20:59 Raphael: How do you manage to study, organize START Summit and look so handsome at the same time?Quick Fire Q&AJonas23:19 Post studies: Corporate or startup and why?23:43 Which is the most disruptive industry you see and why?24:12 Which is your favourite startup and why?29:12 Who do you admire in the startup world and you can not mention Elon Musk?26:05 What's missing in the Swiss startup ecosystem?Niklas26:49 Post studies: Corporate or startup and why?27:22 Which is the most disruptive industry you see and why?28:16 Which is your favourite startup and why?29:11 Who do you admire in the startup world and you can not mention Elon Musk?29:46 What's missing in the Swiss startup ecosystem?Expert Advice31:04 Jonas Brahms32:20 Niklas LeckEp. 103.5: Interview with Cédric Bollag, the Founder at GlobalTechBox——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Episode No.103 of the #StartupShow!In the third episode of the #StartupShow, Season 2.0, it's our pleasure to present an interview with Rolf Adelsberger, the CEO and Co-Founder at Sensoryx! We met with Adelsberger at the Technopark to learn about the virtual reality, its future applications and a lot more! Rolf Adelsberger studied computer science and then went on to earn a PhD in Electrical Engineering. Even though he was well equipped for a career in academia or the corporate world, Adelsberger decided to follow his dream and start his own venture.Sensoryx developed a wearable sensor system that captures users' hand motions and positions in virtual reality without any external cameras or laser beacons. This revolutionary product is a natural fit for the gaming industry and training programs, but as Adelsberger said, its applications are endless.Website: http://www.sensoryx.com/Thank you all who contributed to our new segments, “Questions From The Audience” and “Quick Fire Q&A.”Watch the video to find out more about the potential of VR and which industries will benefit the most from its application! Adelsberger also shares advice on what to pay attention to when seeking an investor and how to get the right one on board.Don't miss the show!Skip to Questions:1:15 Who is Rolf Adelsberger?1:37 What made you decide to start your own venture?2:12 We often hear that many lack the courage to start a new venture. What are your thoughts?2:47 You have just come back from CES 2018. What are your impressions?3:32 What exactly do you do at Sensoryx?5:47 One of the key questions that interests investors is product/market fit. Did you find it? If so, how did you find it and how can you prove that you found it?6:47 Do you think that VR will go mainstream in the next couple of years? What does it need in order to take that step? 8:13 You didn't mention connectivity yet. Is the current internet speed fast enough to ensure fast connectivity across all devices?The Audience Asks9:10 Anonymous community member: What verticals are you looking to pursue with this technology? Are you focusing purely on gaming or can there be also more medical/clinical applications?Quick Fire Q&A10:59 Who do you admire in the startup world and why?11:45 Finish the sentence: My biggest mistake as a startup founder was...?12:41 What's most important to you in an investor?13:15 Best tip to get an investor on board?13:46 Most important characteristics of a winning team?Expert Advice14:43 Expert advice from Rolf AdelsbergerEp. 103: Interview with Cédric Bollag, the Founder at GlobalTechBox——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/Thank you for your attention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the highly anticipated one hundredth episode of the StartupShow! For this milestone episode, we decided to put our host in the hotseat and interview our very own Cédric Bollag. And who better to get him talking than David Butler, expert in Startup culture and director of Startup Grind Switzerland!Cedric and David wrap up Season 1 with an exciting look back on the birth of the StartUpShow and how it evolved to become what it is today. Watch the video to learn all about Cédric's motivation when he decided to start his own show back in 2015 as well as his plans and expectations for the future. Hear how he was first introduced to the startup world and how his perspective has changed since then. Cédric also lays out what qualifies someone to be featured on the #StartupShow and answers the question so many of you have been asking: How does a startup blogger makes money?Thank you for staying with us all this time!Enjoy the video and get ready for the #StartupShow Season 2.0, which premieres in February!Skip to Questions:1:05 Where are you from?2:09 When you were a child, did you have any influence from your family members regarding startups?2:53 Did you imagine as a kid that you would one day create and host a video show with viewers from around the world?4:59 What's the primary purpose of your show?6:00 How do you make money from the show?7:36 Who is your current audience?8:48 Are you thinking of adding subtitles to reach markets that are not fluent in English?9:25 What is the goal of GlobalTechBox, the platform behind the StartupShow?11:02 How do you choose startups for the show?13:37 You have interviewed a lot of founders. What's the best piece of advice you've learned from them, that you would relay to someone who wants to start his or her own business?15:30 As you hit Episode No.100, what is your vision for the future?17:09 How long does the video creation process take, from recording to publishing?18:16 'Rapid-Fire' questions——————————————Cédric Bollag is an aspiring venture capitalist. Cédric decided to turn his passion about “Startups, Tech & Innovation” into a blog. He releases video interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in innovation. For any questions, suggestions and inquiries feel free to connect and reach out.Connect with me on other social media channels:Cédric Bollag (Blogger & Founder):Email: cedric@globaltechbox.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric.bollag/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/cedric.b...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedric.bollag/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedricbol...GlobalTechBox.com:Instagram: https://instagram.com/globaltechbox/Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/globalte...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globaltechbox/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
My guest today is Chaitanya Dahagam. He is a Healthcare Technologist and Global Partner Innovation Executive at IBM Watson Health. He studied medicine at University of Alabama, he was a General Surgery Resident at the University of Texas, and then did what a lot of medically trained people are doing: he went into business. He’s going to tell us all about IBM Watson Health, some of the projects and organizations they are working with, and importantly, how you can find out more and become a partner with Watson Health. “AI” is a technology and buzzword that is being applied to nearly every industry. As data sets explode, the race is on to find ways to turn the piles of data into meaningful and actionable knowledge. AI holds the key to unlocking the insights that can detect, prevent and cure disease, and IBM Watson is determined to being the locksmith. As IBM Watson evolves from ‘gameshow celebrity’ to ‘healthcare expert’, there are clear ways that it can be applied to help solve the toughest challenges faced by health providers – but there are also clear ways where it won’t be applied. Tune in to Chaitanya Dahagam as he provides insights into how IBM Watson is being used and the potential it has for future developments. Today’s Topics: The difference between ‘Augmented Intelligence’ and ‘Artificial Intelligence’How IBM Watson uses APIs and data setsThe role of AI in clinical decision support versus decision makingHow to engage in IBM Watson programs for corporates and startupsHow healthcare professionals can change the practice of healthcare from the outsideCheck out the full links and shownotes at digitalhealthtoday.com/25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seeking help for even minor mental health problems still carries a stigma in Japan. This is particularly unfortunate because clinical research shows that a significant portion of Japanese adults suffer from depression or other mental illnesses. Ayako Shimizu, the founder of Hikari Labs, has an innovative approach that represents a huge step forward in addressing this problem. Hikari Labs develops and distributes video games based on cognitive behavior therapy, and these games enable players to literally train their brains out of depression. Her approach bypasses both the stigma and costs involved in seeking treatment. Even in conservative Japan, she is seeing increasing and enthusiastic adoption by corporate wellness programs. But this whole project was almost shut down by the very people who should have been helping her. Ayako has a fascinating story, and I think you’ll really enjoy it. Show Notes for Startups How gaming can treat depression and reduce suicide rates Why marketing mental health games is so challenging The changing profiles of Japanese who suffer depression Why women have higher rates of depression, but lower rates of suicide How Ayako's University tried to put a stop to this project How to build a business model around mental health Why conservative corporations are on the forefront of improving mental health in Japan Links from the Founder Hikari Labs homepage Online counseling YouTube video Todai Shinbun article Follow Ayako on Twitter @Hikari_Lab_Inc Friend her on Facebook Try out SPARX SPARX for iPhone/iPad SPARX for Android Clinical Journal on SPARX [shareaholic app="share_buttons" id="7994466"] Leave a comment Transcript from Japan Disrupting Japan, episode 85. Welcome to Disrupting Japan, straight talk from Japan’s most successful entrepreneurs. I'm Tim Romero and thanks for joining me. Welcome to Disrupting Japan, straight talk from Japan’s most successful entrepreneurs. I'm Tim Romero and thanks for joining me. Now long-term listeners know that this show is not really about start-ups. Well, of course it’s about start-ups, but it’s about so much more than that. Japanese start-ups give us a unique perspective on Japanese society. Looking at the problems that need to be solved, the path people are taking to try to solve them, and seeing what challenges society throw up against them can tell us more about a country or a society than mountains of surveys and piles of longitudinal studies. Start-ups tell us the kind of future that people envision, and how the present plans on resisting the future. Nowhere is this more true than with today’s guest. Ayako Shimizu, founder of Hikari Labs. Ayako is developing and marketing video games to treat mental illness, and she has the clinical data that shows the approach has real therapeutic value. And yet, perhaps unsurprisingly, Japanese academia and the medical industry as a whole have been—Well, let’s just say less supportive of her efforts. But still she’s seen steady increases in both the number of users and growing interest from a surprising segment of corporate Japan. But you know, Ayako tells that story much better than I can. So let’s here from our sponsor and get right to the interview. [pro_ad_display_adzone id="1404" info_text="Sponsored by" font_color="grey" ] [Interview] Tim: So I’m sitting here with Ayako Shimizu of Hikari Labs, and thanks for sitting down with me. Ayako: Thank you, Tim, for inviting me here. Tim: Now Hikari Labs is focused on improving mental health through software, I guess. But why don’t you tell us a bit about what Hikari Labs does and what it’s mission is. Ayako: Okay, well Hikari Labs currently have two services. One is online counseling called Kokoro Works, and another one is this game application called Sparx, which was developed at the University of Auckland in New Zealand.
Growing our meat in a lab or factory has been a science fiction staple for decades, but much like jetpacks, it has never quite worked out in practice -- at least not at scale. Yuki Hanyu and his team at Shojinmeat, however, are changing that. Actually, scientists have been growing muscle tissue in labs for more than 100 years, but Shojinmeat has developed techniques that bring the cost down to less than one 1,000th of traditional approaches. Now, that still leaves it too expensive for most commercial applications, but Yuki explains how his team (and others) will bring the costs down into the commercial range very soon. We also talk about both why Japanese life-sciences startups have such a hard time raising money in Japan and how Shojinmeat found a way to make the system work for them. It’s a great discussion, and I think you’ll enjoy it. Show Notes for Startups How do you grow meat in the Lab? Why cellular agriculture doesn’t get funding Is lab-grown meat kosher? Combining open research and patent protection How to bring down the cost of cultured meat Solving the taste problem How cultured meat will become available Links from the Founder Everything you ever wanted to know about Shojinmeat How Integriculture is commercializing lab-grown meat Check out Yuki's blog Follow him on twitter @yukihanyu1 New Havest talks about Yuki's project [shareaholic app="share_buttons" id="7994466"] Leave a comment Transcript from Japan Disrupting Japan, episode 83. Welcome to Disrupting Japan, straight talk from Japan’s most successful entrepreneurs. I'm Tim Romero and thanks for joining me. Today we’re going to talk about the future of meat. Many would say the future of humanity, but really today we’re just going to talk about the meat. Yuki Hanyu and his team at ShojinMeat are growing meat in the lab, and they’re doing it at a tiny fraction of the cost of traditional methods. Actually, it turns out that lab-grown meat or cellular agriculture—as the discipline is actually called—is not particularly new. It’s been in active development all over the world for well over 100 years. What’s different about ShojinMeat, however is that they’ve been able to bring the cost down by an astounding three orders of magnitude. And that brings a technology within striking distance of a lot of practical uses. We dive into the actual science behind cellular agriculture. And if you can follow all of it, it means that you’re a huge biology nerd, and I love you for it. Otherwise, it would be good just to let the science wash over you. It’s a pretty amazing topic. Another thing we talk about is why Japanese life sciences start-ups have such a hard time both raising money and growing here in Japan. And how ShojinMeat meat has found a way to make the system work for them. But you know, Yuki tells that story much better than I can so let’s hear from our sponsor, and get right to the interview. [pro_ad_display_adzone id="1404" info_text="Sponsored by" font_color="grey" ] [Interview] Tim: So I’m sitting here with Yuki Hanyu of ShojinMeat, and thanks for sitting down with me. Yuki: Thank you very much for inviting me to the podcast. Tim: Today we’re going to talk about meat. Yuki: Yeah, meat. Tim: And most specifically, cellular agriculture. So to get started. Why don’t you explain what what ShojinMeat is? Yuki: We are a collection of volunteer students, artists, and people of various disciplines to develop cultured meat technology. Tim: So it’s a bio-hacker community here in Tokyo, right? Yuki: Yes. Tim: So how long have you been doing this. Yuki: If you’re talking about active wet novelty work, that will be about a year and a half. Tim: Okay. Yuki: And if you’re talking about people building a team, that would be about two and a half years. Tim: Alright. Okay, well actually before we go forward in this,
Today, I have the big privilege to speak to Malik El Bay, CEO & Co-Founder @ modum.io. “Modum.io creates sensor devices leveraging blockchain technology to assert data immutability and public accessibility while saving costs in the pharma supply chain. Our product monitors the temperature of each parcel during the shipment to fully ensure GDP regulations. All data is transferred to the blockchain where a smart contract assesses against the product attributes.” Enjoy this weeks StartupShow!
Welcome back to Episode #45 of the StartupShow! Today, I would like to introduce you to Vlado Petrushev, CEO & Co-Founder of Minebox. What they do is pretty cool: It’s a smart data storage box that connects to peer-to-peer cloud storage networks, which are powered and secured by a blockchain. Link: https://minebox.io/
Welcome Dr. Vic Arulchandran from Nivaura to the StartupShow! Link: http://www.nivaura.com/ What do they do? “Modular Digital Platform Solutions, for commercial and investment banking, to enable faster, cheaper, easier and safer issuance, execution and administration of complex financial products.” Enjoy the Shooooow!
Welcome back to the StartupShow! Episode #34 is the best episode so far! I had the honour to meet with Anna Alex, the CEO & Co-Founder of Outfittery! In this interview Anna gives insights about her startup, why she decided to start her career in a startup and why working together is so important for a startup. Outfittery: https://www.outfittery.com/ Enjoy the Show!
Welcome back to a new Episode of the StartupShow. Matt Schaffnit, COO & Co-Founder at https://www.lenditapp.com/ Wondering what they do? “Tackling the challenges in the global Small Business lending market, lenditapp corporation is the maker of a collaborative, off-the-shelf, white label, customer acquisition, digital onboarding and document collection system that is revolutionizing the way financial institutions acquire, onboard and create loan packages.” Enjoy the show!
Welcome to Episode #36 of the StartupShow! Today, I invited Perttu Karjalainen from EntoCube to present his startup on the shoooow!
It’s StartupShow time. Episode 35! Today with a new Startup from the Kickstart Accelerator: I had the pleasure to talk to from Notakey. “Extremely secure way to to authorise digital transactions, sign electronic documents and share identity between services without sacrificing on usability.” According to a major swiss newspaper: Notakey was already able to secure a pilot project with some big swiss companies, such as UBS, Credit Suisse and Swisscom. Go check it out: http://www.notakey.com/
The StartupShow is back with a new episode! #32! Today Cédric Bollag talks to Thomas Kofler and Wassilios Lytras about their startup Gatechain: http://gatechain.com/ “Gatechain has developed solutions for trade finance on a decentralised network which allows to seamlessly connect all participants in the trade ecosystem. Our blockchain based solutions allow to significantly reduce processing time and costs while improving cash-flow in trade.” Enjoy the interview!
Welcome back to a new episode of the StartupShow! This time I would like to introduce you to Mohamed Ghaith, the CEO of Drofie. As a big Drone’s fan, I can’t tell you how excited I am to welcome the first Drone Startup on the Show. Enjoy the show!
Global Tech Box is very honoured to welcome Patricia, the Program Manager of the “Kickstart – The Swiss Accelerator” to “The StartupShow”. Enjoy Episode #30!
Welcome back to the StartupShow. Episode #28! Ever been too lazy to cook? Or to shop for groceries? Or to carry all the groceries home? HelloFresh not only takes care of all the above, but they also help reduce food waste. This just sounds delicious: “Chef-curated recipes based on seasonal, farm-fresh ingredients delivered every week to your doorstep”. Check it out here: https://goo.gl/sx0uTT This episode is special. Let me explain. Hello Fresh isn’t really a startup, they’ve already spread all over the world, and have 1000+ employees. I can’t tell you how often I get asked the following question: “How can I expand my startup into Switzerland?”. Daniel Walter did just that and gives some practical advice on how to do it. So, if you have a startup that is considering expanding to Switzerland, watch this interview. Enjoy and please share this audio with just one person who might enjoy the Cooking Packages!
StartupShow 29! Today with Simone Riedel Riley, General Manager at the Technology Fund. This is an epic episode. Maybe even the best investor interview thus far. We discussed the future of Clean Tech, most important criteria to get an investment from the fund and the swiss mentality. Visit the Technology Fund website here: http://www.technologiefonds.ch/ Do you know of any CleanTech Startups in Switzerland that are looking for Debt Investment? If yes, make sure they watch this interview! Enjoy!
Startup M&A is changing in Japan. In August, Naoki Yamada sold his startup Conyac to Rozetta for $14 million. It was an unusual journey of alternating cycles of rapid growth and near bankruptcy, and today Naoki explains how he managed to make the deal happen and also how M&A is changing in Japan, and it seems that change might come much sooner than anyone had been expecting. Naoki talks very openly about some of the mistakes he made and give solid advice on how you can avoid making the same ones. And of course, he explains how he handled the negotiations for the acquisition, and why he decided the exit now rather than continue to grow the company. It’s a great story, and I think you’ll enjoy it. Show Notes for Startups How two quick pivots saved Naoki's company The risks for startups hiring (and firing) too quickly The temptation and danger of focusing on investors at the expense of the team Why M&A made more sense than another round of fundraising What Japanese acquiring companies are most worried and most excited about The struggles of post-M&A integration Advice for large companies who want to acquire startups Links from the Founder Learn more about Conyac at their home page Rozetta's Home page Read Naoki’s thoughts on Nakoki’s personal blog Follow him on Twitter @naokey Friend him on Facebook [shareaholic app="share_buttons" id="7994466"] Leave a comment Transcript from Japan Disrupting Japan, episode 65. Welcome to Disrupting Japan, straight talk from Japan’s most successful entrepreneurs. I'm Tim Romero and thanks for listening. Today, Naoki Yamada, founder of Conyac, joins us for a second time. Long-term listeners may remember that he first came on the show a little over 2 years ago and he’s been very busy since then. In August, 2016, Naoki sold his company to Rozeta for about 12 million dollars. But that deal almost didn’t happen and today Naoki joins us again to tell us the story of massive growth, followed by near bankruptcy, followed by massive growth, followed by near bankruptcy, followed by recovery, followed by M&A. So you already know the ending but it’s the story that’s important. Naoki talks very openly about some of the mistakes he made and gives solid advice on how you can avoid making the same ones. And of course, he explains how he handled the negotiations of the acquisition and why he decided to exit now, rather than continue to grow the company. But, you know, Naoki tells that story much better than I do, so let’s hear form our sponsor and then get right to the interview. [pro_ad_display_adzone id="1404" info_text="Sponsored by" font_color="grey" ] Tim: Cheers. It’s great to see you again. I’m sitting here with Naoki Yamada and we’re going to talk about Conyac. And it’s an exciting story of starting up and growing, and almost going bankrupt, and growing, and almost going bankrupt again, and having a happy ending. So thanks for sitting down with us. Naoki: Thank you. Tim: So let’s back up a bit—let’s back up a lot. Tell us about what Conyac is. Naoki: When was the last time we talked? Tim: A little over two years ago. Naoki: Okay. It’s been a while and we’ve changed a lot. We started Conyac as a social translation and we slightly changed our service from customer service to business service in 2013. Tim: So let’s start from the beginning. In 2009, you started it. What is consumer translation? Was it like peer-to-peer translation? Naoki: It was more like a community-based translation service. At that time, there were only two options for the translations. One is traditional translation entities and the other one is Google. We wanted to make our service in between those two options, so we asked people who could do the translations outside of the community. We added many translators in our platform and we did translation through those people. Tim: So was it just very small batch translations of 1...
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Nektarios Liolios is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Startupbootcamp Fintech, the leading innovation program in the financial industry providing access to a global network of investors and VCs for up to 10 lucky startups selected. Nektarios himself has more than 15 years in business, having spent the last three with InnoTribe, running the Innotribe Startup Challenge. Items mentioned in today's show: 500 Startups: How to Pitch investUP: The Crowdfunding Supermarket What you will learn in today's episode: How Nektarios got into the world of tech accelerators? How Startupbootcamp Fintech varies from the traditional VC model? What makes the best pitches at Demo Days? What is the selection process to get accepted at Startupbootcamp? What can startups prepare to do before pitching to Startupbootcamp? What is the most common reason Nektarios says no to startups? What would Nektarios advise someone who is looking to find a co-founder? What sector is Nektarios most excited about for the future? What Nektarios thinks about the future of bitcoin? We then complete todays interview by having a quicker round where we hear Nektarios' thoughts on his favourite entrepreneur? The happiest moment Nektarios has enjoyed in his career? A day in the life of a Managing Director of a Startupbootcamp? What was Nektarios' most recent investment and why he said yes? For all the resources mentioned in today's show, head on over to www.thetwentyminutevc.com For any suggestions about future guests or questions you would like to hear, we would love to hear from you. If so email harry@thetwentyminutevc.com
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