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In this episode of Tank Talks, we're joined by Michelle Zatlyn, Co-founder, Co-chair, and President of Cloudflare, a company protecting and powering a major part of global internet traffic. Cloudflare helps businesses stay online, load faster, and block threats before they reach the door.Michelle explains how growing up in Saskatchewan shaped her views on leadership and teamwork, and how that experience still guides her as Cloudflare scales. She shares how a hallway conversation at Harvard became the starting point for the business, how they raised their first round of funding without a product, and why they moved to Silicon Valley during a downturn with no connections.She talks through the pressure of going public, the spike in traffic when COVID hit, and how the team responded when customers suddenly needed help keeping their services running. She also walks through Cloudflare's new AI crawler model, how it gives content owners more control, and why a new business model for the web is overdue.From managing billions of attacks a day to helping publishers keep their content protected, Cloudflare shows what it means to stay reliable when the stakes are high, and Michelle makes it clear that good infrastructure only works if people trust it.We explore:* How do you raise money with no product, no revenue, and no connections?* What happens when a hallway idea becomes core infrastructure for the internet?* What changes when your company goes public six months before a global crisis?* Can creators control how AI models use their content?* What can founders do to make their teams more inclusive without making it performative?* Why $100M-to-$1B is more fun than $0-to-$100MThe Canadian Roots and Early Values of a Tech Founder (00:02:36)* Growing up in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan* How cold winters and community spirit shaped her leadership* From science nerd to Silicon Valley co-founderWhy She Left Medicine for Business (00:06:49)* How a summer research job made her rethink med school* Falling into tech through work in Toronto* Applying to Harvard without knowing how to pay for it* The support from Canadian alumni that made it possibleThe Hallway Conversation That Sparked Cloudflare (00:10:50)* A casual remark turns into a business idea* How she and Matthew Prince turned Project Honeypot into a startup* Using their .edu emails to get early help and access* Getting credit for the project instead of taking another classRaising Money With No Traction (00:20:34)* Moving to Silicon Valley in a U-Haul with no connections* Pitching investors with nothing built* Getting $2M on a $4M pre-money valuation* Why the Valley still bets on early-stage founders with clear ideasHiring, Scaling, and Keeping a Startup Culture (00:24:52)* Going from 20 people to over 4,500* Why they still focus on shipping and momentum* How ownership and trust make the difference* Running fast without losing focusGoing Public, Then COVID Hit (00:28:00)* Why they went public when they did* Customers who once said no came running back* What changed when traffic spiked overnight* How customer demand and product pressure collided* Working through the crisis while remote* What Cloudflare learned under fireCloudflare's AI Crawler Controls (00:40:04)* What's happening with AI scraping content* Why Cloudflare built a way to block or license crawlers* The impact on small content creators* How this fits into wider changes to how the web worksDDoS Attacks and Online Threats (00:48:06)* Stopping 190 billion attacks per day* The evolution of DDoS threats in 2025* Why using modern security tools is non-negotiableMichelle's Vision for the Next 15 Years (00:51:18)* Cloudflare as generational infrastructure* Building the most trusted connectivity cloud* Why Internet infrastructure is as vital as plumbingChampioning Women & Diversity in Tech (00:53:27)* Leading by example* Small asks, big impact: improving referral pipelines* Creating space for underrepresented founders and talentCloudflare has grown into critical internet infrastructure, but Michelle talks about it like a work in progress. The problems are large, but they stay focused on solving them one at a time. Her view is practical: strong teams, clear goals, and ongoing effort.About Michelle ZatlynCo-founder, Co-chair & President of CloudflareOne of the most influential leaders in Internet infrastructure, Michelle is a Canadian-born tech executive known for building and scaling Cloudflare into a global powerhouse. A champion for cybersecurity, innovation, and women in tech, she brings passion and grit to every conversation.Connect with Michelle Zatlyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellezatlyn/Visit Cloudflare Website: https://www.cloudflare.com/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

In this enlightening episode, David Hirschfeld, Founder and CEO of Tekyz Inc, shares how AI transforms entrepreneurship for non-tech and tech founders. If you struggle with leveraging AI or validating business ideas, you won't want to miss it.You will discover:- Why AI simplifies market research and planning for stage 1 non-tech founders- How to use AI to ask the right questions for business success- What Launch First methodology prioritizes sales before building productsThis episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stages 1,2 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quizDavid Hirschfeld is a 35-year software development veteran. David's career spans leadership roles at tech giants like Computer Associates, Texas Instruments, Intel, and Motorola before launching his first startup—which grew to 800 customers across 22 countries and was successfully sold in 2000. David has emerged as a strategic advisor specializing in AI-driven workflow transformation for scaleups and in the design & development of startups. He developed the Launch 1st Method—a systematic approach that minimizes risks and accelerates software company success with reduced reliance on investor funding.Want to learn more about David Hirschfeld's work at Tekyz Inc? Check out his website at https://tekyz.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you're a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you're doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

Maximiliano Neustadt, CTO and co-founder of Polarsteps, shares the incredible journey of building a travel app from 5 people to over 15 million users. From surviving as a travel company during the worst possible timing to scaling without hustle culture, Maxi reveals the key decisions, hiring practices, and leadership lessons that drove their success. Learn how they built strong company values, made tough product choices, and why they spend a full day with every hiring candidate as part of the interview.Connect with Maximiliano Neustadt:https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximiliano-neustadt-90137b2Full episode on YouTube ▶️https://youtu.be/3ZLmpggjcUYBeyond Coding Podcast with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us a textLisa Troyano-Ascolese is not your average real estate broker. She's a serial entrepreneur, tech founder, podcast host, and unapologetic advocate for women building their own path to freedom. In this powerful conversation, Lisa shares her evolution from ad sales exec to real estate powerhouse, and the pivotal moment when her CEO told her, “You're never safe if you work for someone else.”We cover everything from launching her first business in a corporate cubicle to inheriting a brokerage out of grief, and the inspiration behind her first-to-market mobile staging app, REStaged, aimed at reducing furniture waste. Lisa doesn't hold back about setbacks, including floods, firings, and nearly losing her life during childbirth, and how each one fueled her mission to show women that entrepreneurship isn't just possible, it might be the key to happiness.If you've ever wondered whether to leap, pivot, or press pause; this one's for you.Episode NotesIn this episode, we explore:Why Lisa left corporate America despite "being safe"The emotional origin story behind her kids' event planning business—and why she didn't sell itHer rise in real estate and the truth behind luxury markets (beyond the reality TV glam)How personal loss led her to take over and rebuild a brokerageThe origin of REStaged, a mobile app built to fight furniture waste and give agents a smarter way to stage homesNavigating leadership, grief, and growth simultaneouslyWhat freedom actually means for women entrepreneursWhy mentorship, cash buffers, and knowing your weaknesses are non-negotiablesKey Quote: "If you do the research, if there's a need, and you build a buffer—then you owe it to yourself to try. Freedom is the point of all of this."Guest Contact & LinksLisa Troyano-Ascolese Owner, Engel & Völkers Hoboken + Jersey City Founder, myHOMEboken Team Creator of the REStaged AppWebsite: LTAendeavors.comReal Estate Brands: @myhomeboken, @evhobokenjcYouTube: EV Hoboken Jersey CityLinkedIn: Lisa Troyano-AscoleseApp: REStaged (Live now; Version 2.0 launching soon)Keep up with more content from Aggie and Cristy here: Facebook: Empowered Women Leaders Instagram: @badass_women_in_business LinkedIn: ProveHer - Badass Women in Business Website: Badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.com Athena: athenaac.com

In this episode of Harmony Talk, host Greg Frigoletto interviews Lindsey Chrismon, a trailblazer in both military and business sectors. Lindsey shares her journey from a young girl with dreams of attending West Point to becoming the first female pilot of the AH-6M Little Bird helicopter. She discusses her leadership experiences at West Point, her transition to Harvard Business School, and the founding of Oply, an innovative app designed to simplify home maintenance through predictive technology. The conversation highlights themes of ambition, resilience, and the importance of leadership in various aspects of life. Key Takeaways: Lindsay had a vision of attending West Point from a young age. She was the first female to fly the AH-6M Little Bird helicopter. Leadership experiences at West Point shaped her future. Transitioning from military to business was a significant change. Oply aims to make home ownership stress-free through technology. The app uses AI to predict home maintenance needs. FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://www.harmonytalkpodcast.com/signup Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/ Follow Host, Greg Frigoletto: https://www.instagram.com/gjfrig7/ Email harmonytalkpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and guest opportunities! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're building a team, growing a business, or simply trying to lead with more purpose, this episode will shift how you think about culture, leadership, and doing business "the right way"—even when it's harder. We welcome Alex Reneman, Founder of Mountain Leverage. If you don't know mountain leverage, it makes hands-free technology for warehouse workers, end customers, and leaders in the supply chain. In this episode, you will: Discover how a clear set of values can shape company culture across 70+ remote employees. Learn how to lead a profitable tech company that still puts human flourishing at the center. Get inspired by the wisdom and resilience of a founder who's proven the skeptics wrong for two decades. Let's check out Alex Reneman's powerful story of building a values-driven, remote-first company that's thriving far from Silicon Valley. Listen to his entire interview on TechVibe Radio here. The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces this podcast for tech and manufacturing  entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we continue our series on AI in product development with an interview with Mari Zumbro, Co-Founder and COO of the tech startup Filament. An active participant in the open-source community, Filament describes itself as a new communication platform with the goal of accelerating global innovation with leaders who are thinking deeply about “how different communities and organizations can mutually benefit and look for arrangements that benefit the public good.”  In this conversation, we discuss:   How to build high-performing product development teams that effectively leverage AI to achieve exceptional results.  What it takes to create work cultures where teams feel “safe to create.”  Why “product development is a team sport.”   The larger benefits and hidden problems of AI, including its impact on the environment.  Leadership behaviors and practices that keep teams in a generative space, putting people before AI and keeping them at the center of work design. 

Stephen Puri shares his journey from Hollywood exec to tech founder, revealing how failure, focus, and flow states power reinvention. In this episode we discuss: How transferable skills led him from Die Hard to startupsWhy failure is a critical part of reinventionHow to create intentional, productive workdaysThe surprising story behind naming his company, SukhaShow GuestSteven Puri is the Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company, a focus and productivity app designed to support a healthier work life. A former newscaster, software engineer, and Hollywood executive behind Independence Day, Die Hard, and Star Trek, Steven blends creative vision with tech innovation to help people do their best work. Check out the Sukha app and get 20% off for life with the code REFRESH20Show Notes:Ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact?Take the Make Your Power Move Leadership Assessment and unlock the tools to define your leadership identity, elevate your influence, and step into your next role with purpose. For a limited time, use code POWER to get 50% off. → Start your Power Move today.  Learn More HERESupport the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

Ever wonder what the board of directors wants from their legal team? Or how you can move from the legal department into a board position? In this episode, triple-threat Jeanine Wright--former GC turned tech-company founder, former COO of podcast giant Wondery, and current board member at several companies--is in The Legal Department to help lawyers how to be great in the board room. Find out the 4 things board members want in their lawyers. Jeanine also shares her journey from legal into business roles and the practical advice that helped her reach the board room and offers advice on how you can get there too.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, legendary venture capitalist Tim Guleri shares how investors can prevent misalignment with founders by performing deep personal diligence before writing a check. He reveals why surrounding first-time CEOs with experienced co-founders or advisors is essential for growth, and how ego and peer advice can often lead founders astray. By encouraging a learning mindset, filtering feedback based on experience, and building intuition through repeated exposure, Guleri outlines a clear path for both founders and investors to succeed, even when others get rejected. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/Po7Iizv6AA0 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tim-guleri-legendary-vc-tech-founder-with-multiple-ipo/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/252iSPH5VnpBfvk6RdzVdi ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carley Hart has spent her career advising, mentoring and teaching customer discovery to entrepreneurs which she currently does as Director of Partnerships for Cornell Tech's Runway Startups Program. Cool job! But Carley has also applied everything she's learned along the way in launching her own lifestyle company, Ahhhsome Kids, with a mission to “equip young children with essential life skills through fun, engaging and tech-light activities.” We discuss Carley's career journey, the initial insight and the process that led to Ahhhsome Kids and a little bit of rock n' roll, too.Try the Magic Mind mental performance shot! You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code RNRLT at checkout You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/RNRLT

Joe Stolte went from a rural farm town to breakdancing on global stages, to building and exiting multiple tech companies—including Lottery.com, which went public for over $500M. In this episode, Jeff Dudan and Joe talk about entrepreneurship, personal reinvention, building AI-powered companies like Daily AI, and raising resilient kids in a rapidly evolving world. You'll learn: The power of mastery from breakdancing to business Why Daily AI is revolutionizing email marketing What agentic AI means for the future of your company How to build brands with time-on-brand trust, not just ads Strategies to turn one customer into ten through referrals Why entrepreneurs need to parent with as much intention as they lead

Joe Stolte went from a rural farm town to breakdancing on global stages, to building and exiting multiple tech companies—including Lottery.com, which went public for over $500M. In this episode, Jeff Dudan and Joe talk about entrepreneurship, personal reinvention, building AI-powered companies like Daily AI, and raising resilient kids in a rapidly evolving world. You'll learn: The power of mastery from breakdancing to business Why Daily AI is revolutionizing email marketing What agentic AI means for the future of your company How to build brands with time-on-brand trust, not just ads Strategies to turn one customer into ten through referrals Why entrepreneurs need to parent with as much intention as they lead

Jordan Appleson left school to go into employment at 17. He then went on to found, and sell, one of the most successful Leeds tech businesses.Listen as a chance conversation sparks a business idea, how a pivot really changed the business, the reasons for an abandoned PE raise and how a cold email turned into a business sale.Along with the undoubted successes there's lots of ‘we didn't do this so well'. There is so much in this episode to learn from. Despite being so successful, today's guest Jordan is open enough to include of the things he didn't get right on his journey so far.If you're looking for a business and entrepreneurship podcast that will inspire, motivate and educate you, through the personal business journeys and entrepreneurial lessons learnt of Leeds business owners then this is the podcast for you.INTRODUCING JORDAN APPLESONJordan Appleson is the Founder & CEO of Hark, which was acquired by S&P500 tech company SolarEdge Inc. Jordan is an expert on Industrial IoT tech for Energy Transition with a background in software and hardware. He is now leading teams and deployments globally.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:00:00] Leaving school at 17 and starting work full time[00:15:30] The effect of the Branded3 sale[00:19:00] The initial idea for Hark[00:23:00] The pivot into energy and the difficulties of revenue v focus[00:35:00] Business growth and lessons learnt[00:42:00] The sale of Hark[00:49:00] The investment round that didn't happen[00:55:00] How to build culture post-acquisition5 KEY TAKEAWAYS & BUSINESS LEARNINGS• If you're starting up a business it's not a part-time thing. You're either in or out• A ‘low price, high volume' business needs a big sales team around it• 80% of any good business idea is going to be execution• Build the culture early on and recruit to fit that culture• No-one believes in your business as much as you do3 MOMENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR“What on earth do they want with us? Is this a scam?“This guy looked like he could crush me with his thumb”“The deal was done on Christmas Day”VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOUWebsite: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-business-podcast/Work with Phil - www.philfraser.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-appleson-3848315b/ Shout out: https://castrooms.com/ DON'T FORGET THE LEEDS BUSINESS PODCAST ‘FAIR DEAL'My half of the agreement; Every week I bring you inspiring Leeds Business people FOR FREE.Your half of the deal - Share this episode with just ONE person who you think will get value from itYOU MAY ALSO LIKEhttps://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/anna-sutton/ https://leedsbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/the-square-ball/

In this episode, Mark Michael discusses the profound impact of AI on humanity and the workforce, reflecting on the changes brought about by automation and digital transformation. He shares his thoughts on the future of work, predictions for 2025 and beyond, and the emotional journey of adapting to a world increasingly influenced by technology. Mark emphasizes the importance of human connection amidst these changes and offers insights into navigating the evolving landscape.

An Irish entrepreneur, born with sight loss, has secured €2 million in funding to develop pioneering AI software to make the internet more accessible for people of all abilities. Prompted by the development of generative AI, the company, Nexus Inclusion, is set to launch ahead of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) coming into force on June 28th, 2025. The EU legislation requires all businesses trading in Europe to have digitally accessible websites, apps and online products. Founder and CEO Kyran O'Mahoney, an award-winning tech entrepreneur, was born with a 17 per cent vision. He knows firsthand the challenges of navigating life in a digital era. "I founded Nexus Inclusion to change the world so no one is excluded because they are different," commented founder Kyran O'Mahoney. "It is my firm belief that technology and, more importantly, the emergence of AI is the next thing to change the world for people excluded from digital products." According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are 1.3 billion people with a disability worldwide. One in four people needs assistance to access online content, yet less than four per cent* of the top one million websites globally are accessible to people with disabilities. Combining deep knowledge of accessibility, technology, and GenAI, the Nexus Inclusion tech will exceed legislative standards. Unlike accessible tools currently on the market, NexusAI offers real-time solutions for people of all abilities, empowering people with disabilities and those with social or economic restrictions to use technology independently. "If you look at the banking sector, it is still incredibly inaccessible, yet we have an inherent right to financial independence and financial freedom. Some elderly, vision-impaired or people with learning difficulties can't read their own bank statements. Nexus Inclusion's solution will help with this issue. The Nexus AI tool can summarise the key information at a reading level appropriate to the user in a format they are comfortable with. It automatically adds captions or transcripts and ensures that digital products work with assistive technologies. Every customer we onboard will make the world more digitally equal," he continued. Nexus Inclusion employs seven people and plans to build a team of 30 by the end of 2026. Roles are currently available for developers, business development and marketing. The company is positioned for significant growth in the digital accessibility market, estimated at $706 million globally, growing to approximately $958 million by 2029. With EU-wide legislation around the corner, O'Mahoney believes digital accessibility is just the first step, "We need to move beyond Digital Accessibility, which is about making accommodations for people with different abilities. As someone who has grown up with limited vision, I don't want to be accommodated. I want to be included in every aspect of life. To me, this is inclusion. At Nexus Inclusion, our objective is to bridge the digital divide so no one is excluded because they are different. We are all different!" he says. For more information, see: www.nexusinclusion.com. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Veterans know that you need a map to help you get where you want to go. But when it comes to getting a job in the tech sector, a map might not be enough. Now, there's a new program to help veterans, especially those formerly employed by the federal government and recently laid off, make the transition into high-demand private-sector cybersecurity and tech roles. Here to tell us more about this effort, Vets in Tech Founder and CEO , Katherine Webster.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 90.  Mary Spio has a very impressive background. She's a rocket scientist who turned to the movie industry to transform how the industry delivered content. She built a virtual reality platform while also working to let content creators better monetize their work. What's behind all this?In this episode of the Lifetime at Work Podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Mary Spio, founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Seek (CEEK) - a platform designed to monetize online content. Mary's journey is discussed from her beginnings as an aerospace engineer, working with companies like Boeing to her current endeavors in VR and AI powered content monetization. They delve into the challenges creators face with free content, the importance of VR in training and education, and how CEEK empowers creators to control and monetize their own data using blockchain technology. The conversation provides insights on the evolution of virtual reality, the future of content monetization, and valuable career advice.00:00 Introduction00:23 Meet Mary Spio: From Aerospace Engineer to CEEK Founder01:50 Understanding CEEK: A Platform for Content Monetization06:30 Mary's Journey: From Digital Cinema to VR19:05 The Future of VR and Content Monetization36:15 Career Reflections and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs40:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

A lot of tech businesses in talent acquisition and recruitment are now prefaced with the term AI. So as a founder of one of these businesses, when should start this AI journey?Joining me this week is Mark Chaffey, CEO at Hackajob.Mark discusses how and when he decided to make AI core to his product, how it would affect his customer bases and if it was the right move for his company.The Marketing Rules Podcast is sponsored by RChill⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rchilli.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#MarketingRules#TheVoiceOfRecruitmentMarketingTo connect with Mark:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mchaffey/Learn more about James and ThinkinCircles:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thinkincircles.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.themarketingrules.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The US DOJ charged a tech founder with fraud for using 'AI' that was actual overseas contract workers, DoorDash started robot deliveries in LA and Chicago, and Razer's PC Remote Play app is now available. It's Friday, April 11th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast.Are you a subcontractor who's lost in an endless list of manual tasks and processes?This week sees Daniel Ouliaris step into the chair - he's a former concreter and now Founder/CEO of Neo Intelligence.Neo came about when Daniel and his brothers chose to reinvest money from their successful concreting business into designing software that solves all of their biggest pain points.And it turned out they weren't alone - subbies all over Australia are reaping the rewards. He takes us through how the company came to be, what they're solving, and why he believes a broken industry is a chance to rebuild from the ground up.Let's get started.CONTACT DETAILSDaniel OuliarisLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/daniel-ouliarisWebsite: https://neointelligence.com.au/Jordan SkinnerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-skinner-685439178/Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/Are you as influential in the construction industry as you think? Take the quiz to find out:http://www.constructingaleader.com/quiz

Today we GET LOUD with Tate Hackert, the Founder & President of tech company ZayZoon. Tate has been one of my mentors and I waned to pick his brain about everything entrepreneurship, hacking your 20s, working smarter not harder, and strategies to building your career. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/VrTQ7CX3wXoCheck out ZayZoon: https://www.zayzoon.com/our-story Audio versions: Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601 Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1 For Podcast highlights and updates follow: LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=en LTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=en More Lavi: Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videos Lavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=en Lavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=en Join Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryTim Guleri is a seasoned venture capitalist and managing partner at Sierra Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based early-stage technology-focused venture capital firm. With over two decades of experience in the technology industry, he has a strong track record of identifying and nurturing successful startups. Before joining Sierra Ventures, he co-founded Scopus Technology, which went public in 1995 and was later acquired by Siebel Systems for $460 million, and Octane Software, which was acquired by E.piphany in 2000 for $3.2 billion.  ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.x.com/timguleri/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/timguleri/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Lingoda - https://try.lingoda.com/successstory (Code: scott25)Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scottFederated Computer - https://www.federated.computerCornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)Create Like The Greats Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/create-like-the-greats/id1653650073FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/Bank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scottStash - https://get.stash.com/successstoryNetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro05:23 - The Common Thread in Tim's Journey08:01 - Born Entrepreneur or Learned Skill?10:31 - How Entrepreneurs Find Their Focus18:30 - Tim's Career & Investment Philosophy22:08 - Sponsor Break24:46 - The Evolution of Sierra Ventures30:27 - Founder Traps in Venture Capital35:08 - Managing Risk at Sierra Ventures40:57 - Finding Investors: Tips for Founders49:50 - Sponsor Break52:03 - The Biggest Challenge for First-Time Entrepreneurs57:24 - Riding Trends vs. True Innovation1:00:26 - Is There an Undiscovered Playbook for Distribution?1:03:17 - Scaling Without Crashing1:08:05 - Making High-Stakes Decisions with Confidence1:12:28 - Smart Exit Strategies for Entrepreneurs1:17:03 - Final Thoughts from Tim Guleri

Scott Lingle grew up in Indianapolis with parents who were always looking for a side hustle and ways to eliminate debt. Their entrepreneurial pursuits included flipping  houses—"I lived in 20 houses growing up," Lingle says—and rehabilitating a host of other products for resale. Scott Lingle knew early on that he wanted to be in sales. After a distinguished career in the insurance industry, he took a big entrepreneurial leap. In 2015, he co-founded Remodel Health, which after initial growing pains became one of fasting-growing firms in Indianapolis throughout the early 2020s. It was ranked 13th on IBJ's list in 2024, with a 123% increase in annual revenue between 2021 and 2023, topping out at nearly $15 million. Lingle stepped down as CEO several years ago but stayed as board chairman while pursuing other interests and investing opportunities. Among his projects, he co-founded High School Hustle, an initiative to encourage Indianapolis students to start and grow businesses with the guidance of mentors who have done the same. It's now in its second year and available at nearly 20 high schools. There's a secondary goal that could be of benefit for the Indianapolis startup community: creating networks of well-established entrepreneurs who fund the students work and the younger business leaders who coach them. In this week's edition of the podcast, Lingle shares the lessons he learned about taking chances, building elite teams and embracing the quintessential entrepreneurial challenge of pivoting multiple times. He also lays out the strategy behind High School Hustle and its plans for national expansion.

Scott Lingle grew up in Indianapolis with parents who were always looking for ways to bring in extra money and eliminate debt. Their entrepreneurial pursuits included flipping more than a dozen houses and rehabilitating a host of other products for resale. Scott Lingle knew early on that he wanted to be in sales. After a distinguished career in the insurance industry, he took a big entrepreneurial leap. In 2015, he co-founded Remodel Health, which after initial growing pains became one of fasting-growing firms in Indianapolis throughout the early 2020s. It was ranked 13th on IBJ's list in 2024, with a 123% increase in annual revenue between 2021 and 2023, topping out at nearly $15 million. Lingle stepped down as CEO several years ago but stayed as board chairman while pursuing other interests and investing opportunities. Among his projects, he co-founded High School Hustle, an initiative to encourage Indianapolis students to start and grow businesses with the guidance of mentors who have done the same. It's now in its second year and available at nearly 20 high schools. There's a secondary goal that could be of benefit for the Indianapolis startup community: creating networks of well-established entrepreneurs who fund the students work and the younger business leaders who coach them.   In this week's edition of the podcast, Lingle shares the lessons he learned about starting a business, building an elite team and embracing the quintessential entrepreneurial challenge of pivoting multiple times. He also lays out the strategy behind High School Hustle and plans for a national expansion.

Bershan Shaw's inspiring story is a testament to the power of resilience, mindset, and transformation. From being diagnosed with terminal cancer to building a global movement, Shaw has empowered thousands to overcome their challenges and embrace their inner warriors. In this episode, she shares her journey from restaurateur to motivational speaker and mental health advocate, proving that anything is possible with the right mindset.01:15- About Bershan Shaw Bershan Shaw is the CEO and tech founder of a mental wellness app, Urawarrior. She is also the CEO and founder of Warrior Training International. She is an executive leadership coach and an international motivational speaker. She is also an author.

Want to know how AI and SEO can work together to supercharge your content? (Spoiler: It's easier than you think!) In this episode, I chat with Akilah Thompkins-Robinson about her journey from tech expert to SEO and AI pioneer. Akilah shares how she combined her years of tech experience with SEO to create SEO Assist, a tool designed to make content creation a breeze.  We dive into the magic of AI, how to use it effectively without compromising your voice, and why it's not cheating (despite what the internet says!). Plus, Akilah reveals the secret to balancing AI-driven work with your own creativity to create content that stands out.  In this episode of the podcast, we talk about: Akilah's journey with AI and SEO The “AI is cheating” myth ChatGPT vs. specialized AI tools AI's role in keyword research and ideation Balancing AI with creativity in content creation Akilah's future predictions for AI and SEO …And More!   This Episode Was Made Possible By: Riverside All-in-One Podcast & Video Platform Visit Riverside and use the code DREA to get 15% off any Riverside individual plan. We use it to record all our podcast interviews: https://onlinedrea.com/riverside    About the Guest: Akilah Thompkins-Robinson is an experienced SEO Strategist and Tech Founder with over 20 years in IT. As the founder of Girl Get Visible, she provides tech solutions and training to help businesses leverage SEO and increase their visibility. Akilah has worked with major companies like JP Morgan Chase and Mount Sinai Health Center and has been featured in Search Engine Journal. She is also the creator of SEO Assist and hosts the award-winning Girl Get Visible Podcast. A passionate advocate for women in tech, Akilah travels the country speaking on visibility and technology. Websites: https://girlgetvisible.com and https://seoassist.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@girlgetvisible Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlgetvisible/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girlgetvisible/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akilah-thompkins-robinson-pmp-msis-6249819/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@akilah_girlgetvisible    Go to the show notes for all the resources mentioned in this episode: https://onlinedrea.com/341

Kristen Hamilton is a three-time technology entrepreneur and CEO with multiple exits, a board director of late-stage startups, and a professional CEO Advisor. She is a General Partner at Enjoy The Work, where she teaches founders to become great CEOs. She co-founded the predictive hiring software leader Koru, and was CEO until it was acquired by UK-based Capfinity in 2019. Kristen grew up near Montreal, and currently splits her time between Seattle and Whistler. She is a mom to two university-aged daughters and a golden retriever, and has deep passion for skiing, biking, rowing, and spending time outdoors in the mountains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

saas.unbound is a podcast for and about founders who are working on scaling inspiring products that people love, brought to you by https://saas.group/, a serial acquirer of B2B SaaS companies. In episode #33, Anna Nadeina talks with Julien, CEO and founder of Mergify, a SaaS company providing merge automation and CI/CD tools for software engineering teams. ----------Episode's Chapters-------------- 00:00 - Julien's background 02:42 - The Journey of Building Mergify 06:43 - Challenges of Selling to Developers 13:03 - Marketing Strategies for Tech Products 22:30 - Falling in Love with the Problem 24:40 - The Importance of Problem-Solving in Tech 27:19 - Investing Mindset: Team vs. Product 30:55 - Navigating Competition in Tech 37:31 - Learning from Wins and Failures 44:38 - Building a Remote Team Culture Julien - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliendanjou/ Mergify - https://mergify.com/ Subscribe to our channel to be the first to see the interviews that we publish twice a week - https://www.youtube.com/@saas-group Stay up to date: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaaS_group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/14790796

In this episode of the Nurse Converse Podcast, host Colton Lord continues the Nurse Innovation Series with Bre Loughlin, a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience and the founder and CEO of Nurse Disrupted. They dive deep into the intersection of nursing, technology, and innovation. This inspiring conversation highlights how a nurse-led initiative is transforming healthcare access for underserved populations while addressing systemic issues in the healthcare industry. >>This Nurse Turned Tech Founder is Revolutionizing Telehealth—Here's How She Did ItJump Ahead to Listen:[01:46] Nurse staffing crisis solutions.[06:09] Virtual nursing technology platform.[09:22] Bridging health disparities through technology.[10:44] Nurse entrepreneur resources available.Connect With Colton on social media:Instagram: @coltonlord17, @nursedaddiesTikTok: @nursedaddiesConnect With Bre on LinkedInFor more information, full transcript and videos visit Nurse.org/podcastJoin our newsletter at nurse.org/joinInstagram: @nurse_orgTikTok: @nurse.orgFacebook: @nurse.orgYouTube: Nurse.org

Sponsor The Jason Cavness Experience is sponsored by CavnessHR.  CavnessHR provides HR to companies with 49 or fewer people. CavnessHR provides a tech platform that automates HR while providing access to a dedicated HR Business Partner.  www.CavnessHR.com Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the podcast on your favorite platforms  Powered By Earth VC is on a mission to unf@#k the earth. They are doing this by supporting breakthrough scientific research, empowering outlier founders to build enduring climate businesses and investing in high-growth startups that decarbonize the world. Earth VC empowers founders who are Ambitious, Breakthrough and are Committed Earth VC invests in the pre seed to Series A round. If you think you might be a match reach out to them at rebuild@earth.vc Van's Bio Van is an experienced executive with more than 20 years of experience in product development, sales, and operations. He was in management roles for both large MNC and start-ups.  He describes himself as a passionate entrepreneur, corporate innovator, and avid learner. His life mission is to help young talents to reach their full potential and maximize human capital for businesses. After many years of living and working in the U.S., Van returned to Vietnam and founded SmartR, an Ed/HR Tech company. SmartR offers data-driven solutions to help businesses to plan, implement, and track their talent development program. Before starting SmartR, Van was in many different leadership roles in marketing, strategy, and operations for NOV, a leading worldwide provider of oil and gas equipment and technology.  Van also co-founded other tech start-ups such as iamViet Social Network for overseas Vietnamese and Dreamer Land Virtual Reality Arcade. We talked about the following and other items Van Van's Background and College Experience Early Career and First Jobs Career Development and Company Culture Vietnam as a Business Hub Google for Startups and Entrepreneurial Journey Building a Learning Culture in a Company  Daily Routine and Personal Growth Navigating Challenges and Building Resilience  Future Goals and Vision for the Company Working Hours and Team Management Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Commitment and Impact of Being a Founder Customer Acquisition and Market Strategy  Enterprise vs. SaaS Solutions  Pricing Model and Market Adaptation AI in HR and Future Vision Company Origin and Future Goals Balancing Work and Family Life Tet Holiday and Cultural Insights Product Development and Future Plans Recruitment and Team Building AI Ethics and Regulation Multiverse and Dreams Religious and Philosophical Insights  Aliens as God and Religious Perspectives  Alien Disclosure and UFO Theories Advanced Civilizations and Human Origins Reincarnation and Consciousness  Humanity and Technology Inherent Goodness and Business Advice Van's Social Media Van's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vandn/ Company Website: https://smartr.co/ Van's Advice  For the people that want to do business in Vietnam, it's a great market, a lot of potential and a young market. Make sure that you set the right expectations when you come to Vietnam and manage the Vietnamese teams. For people interested in Vietnam, a great country, great food, I recommend people come here. For the startup founder out there. Try to find a good reason to start your business. Find your passion. Because if you don't, when the money doesn't come, when the traction is not there. When things don't happen the way you want it. You might become depressed and disappointed. So find a good reason to keep fighting the fight.

Art Papas, CEO at Bullhorn,   Growth through M&A is about strategy, timing, and bold leadership. The stakes are high, but the rewards are transformative for those who get it right. In this episode, Art Papas, CEO of Bullhorn, shares his journey from tech founder to M&A leader, and how he turned acquisitions into engines of growth.    Things you will learn:   • The role evolution from tech lead to CEO • The case for buyer-led M&A • Leveraging customer insights to identify strategic opportunities • Balancing control and growth with private equity sponsorship • Building M&A strategies and handling private equity transitions   ******************* This episode is sponsored by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Find insight at every data point with the enhanced S&P Capital IQ Pro platform. It's the leading data solution for strategics and investors alike. Visit spglobal.com/proinsights.   This episode is also sponsored by DealRoom AI, the latest innovation from DealRoom designed specifically for M&A professionals. DealRoom AI automates the analysis and extraction of key information from due diligence documents, empowering teams to save up to 80% of their time on document analysis and focus on what really matters—closing the deal.  Ready to streamline your M&A process? Visit dealroom.net today.   ******************* Episode Timestamps 00:00 Intro 06:29 The role evolution from tech lead to CEO 10:21 Lessons in Discipline and Growth 16:27 The case for buyer-led M&A - We were buyer-led 20:30 Leveraging customer insights to identify strategic opportunities 25:27 Balancing control and growth with private equity sponsorship 31:30 Building M&A strategies and handling private equity transitions 32:31 The right way to integrate acquired businesses 40:22 Ensuring smooth M&A integration through detailed planning 43:48 Integration and risk planning post-LOI 46:07 Best practices for handling overlapping products in M&A 49:53 First M&A deal with Vista 54:14 Evaluating deal timing and product-market fit early 55:32 Staying close to core competencies in M&A 58:55 Expanding internationally with organic growth and M&A 1:00:43 Building relationships in early M&A conversations 1:02:14 Craziest thing in M&A  

Alex San Filippo, founder of PodMatch, reveals his radical approach to digital minimalism, including how he runs a tech company without personal email or social media. This conversation challenges conventional wisdom about productivity and technology use, offering practical insights for regaining control of your digital life. Ready to transform your productivity? Book a free 20-minute strategy session with Mister Productivity®️ and get at least one actionable strategy you can implement immediately. As your productivity coach, I help HR Professionals and executives: Eliminate distractions and gain laser focus Master prioritization for maximum impact Create systems that save hours every week Achieve clarity in your daily workflow Don't let another day go by feeling overwhelmed. Join the professionals who have discovered how to conquer chaos and exceed their goals. Book your complimentary strategy session today. ABOUT MARK STRUCZEWSKI Since 2011, I've helped executives and HR Professionals transform their workday through effective productivity coaching. As the host of The Mister Productivity®️ Podcast (over 1,310 episodes), I provide daily insights to help you live The Productive Life.

“If you're not learning something new every day, even if it's the smallest thing, you can start to almost become stationary. Find ways to push yourself out of the limits of what you feel comfortable with.”  In today's 40 Minute Mentor episode, we're joined by Dr Dupe Burgess, Founder & CEO of Bloomful.  Launched in 2021, Bloomful is a HealthTech on a mission to close the gender health gap and improve access to gynae care for women, globally.  Dupe and her team have been on an incredibly successful journey so far, having reached over 4,000 women with their first triage tool in just a few weeks and receiving equity-free funding from both, Google and KPMG.  With a background in medicine, working at some of the busiest NHS hospitals in the UK and strategy consulting at BCG, Dupe brings a wealth of first-hand knowledge and experience to tackle the problem Bloomful is solving today.  Find out more in today's episode…  Episode Chapters: ➡️ Upbringing and landing in a medical career [04:15]  ➡️ Spending eight years in the NHS [08:15]  ➡️ Transitioning from being a Doctor to a Big 4 strategy consultant [12:15]  ➡️ Bloomful's origin story [18:20]   ➡️ More about Leadership Unleashed [21:30]  ➡️ Closing the gender health gap [23:00]  ➡️ Securing investment early on [28:00]  ➡️ The importance of storytelling in fundraising [31:15]  ➡️ Hiring for the sake of hiring & other lessons learned [33:50]  ➡️ Advice for growing your personal brand on LinkedIn [38:00]  ⛳ Helpful links: ➡️ Connect with Dupe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dupeburgess/  ➡️ Find out more about Bloomful: https://www.bloomful.io/ 

“It's really important to sell your business when there's still a lot of growth left. You really shouldn't be looking to sell it at its absolute peak.”  In today's 40 Minute Mentor episode, we're joined by Mary Bonsor, Founder of Flex Legal, a bespoke online platform created to connect law students with law firms and in-house legal teams on a flexible on-demand basis.  Mary has been on an incredible journey from Lawyer to LegalTech Entrepreneur, driving diversity and social mobility with Flex Legal.  Alongside her successful build of Flex Legal to exit, Mary has been named Management Today's 35 under 35, won Entrepreneur of the Year at the Women in Law Awards and was also an Entrepreneurship category winner at the European Women of Legal Tech Awards.  In today's episode, we'll dive into her journey of building Flex Legal, all the lessons she learned along the way and her step away from the CEO role through her exit, 7 years into the journey.  Episode Chapters: ➡️ Becoming a lawyer & the initial idea for Flex Legal [07:00]  ➡️ Entrepreneurship - a behaviour or a skill you can learn? [09:00]  ➡️ From concept to business - the evolution of Flex Legal [14:00]  ➡️ Find out more about Leadership Unleashed [15:00]  ➡️ Transitioning from Lawyer to Tech Founder [17:15]  ➡️ Finding Product-Market-Fit & navigating pivots [20:15]  ➡️ Hiring lessons [28:15]  ➡️ Navigating Covid & the route to exit [33:00]  ➡️ Transitioning out of the CEO role [35:30]  ➡️ Social Mobility in the Legal space [38:15]  ⛳ Helpful links: ➡️ Connect with Mary on LinkedIn ➡️ Find out more about Flex Legal

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

Join us for an insightful conversation with Nicholas Gammell, the co-founder of GAIN Fitness, a revolutionary app that focused on transforming personal training. In this episode, we delve into Nicholas's journey from a lifelong athlete to a successful entrepreneur in the fitness technology space.

In this episode, Jothy Rosenberg, startup founder and cancer survivor, talks about resilience, grit, and the power of "who says I can't." As a seasoned entrepreneur, he shares insights into navigating startup challenges, building strong teams, and mastering investor relationships. Listen as Jothy discusses what it takes to succeed despite adversity, including how to achieve product-market fit and drive impactful growth. Dive into this episode to find out how resilience fuels success. Listen now to be inspired and learn actionable strategies. Subscribe and set notifications to our YouTube Channel.    Where to find Jothy: Website:  https://www.jothyrosenberg.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jothy/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jothyr  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jothmeister/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jothmeister  Book Think Like a Tech Founder:  http://mng.bz/wjQa    Where to find Carl: https://40strategy.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/carljcox/ https://www.instagram.com/carljcox40/ https://x.com/40Strategy  

Elevate your startup's narrative with Chrissy Farr, a renowned health tech journalist and investor. In this Masterclass, members of StartUp Health's Health Moonshot Communities had a chance to interact directly with Farr, Managing Director at Manatt Health, and health tech investor, advisor, and author of Second Opinion. Farr has impressive communications savvy and a deep understanding of the health industry and emerging trends, with an emphasis on the intersection of health and venture capital. She provides a range of go-to-market, fundraising / investor relations, social media strategy, content development and communications counsel to both emerging and established companies as well as the investors behind them. In this insightful episode, you'll learn: The power of storytelling in shaping your company's future How to craft compelling narratives that resonate with investors and the media Leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT for effective communication Balancing founder time between operations and communications Quantifying the impact of your communications efforts The role of social media in your strategy This episode is a must-listen for any health tech founder looking to refine their messaging and build a stronger brand. Tune in now to unlock the secrets of effective storytelling! Do you want to attend Masterclasses live and ask your questions of experts? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world's biggest health challenges. If you're mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. Learn more and apply today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

You can get your dream job, your dream client or your ideal investor at a tech event. But, going to a tech conference can also be a spectacular waste of money. So how do you get the former and avoid the latter? Listen to this episode to find out.   Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Why you should go to conference events 02:59 Conferences are a serious investment  04:18 Conference ROI rules 08:15 What to do at the conference  13:18 Conclusion   For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/225-how-to-get-roi-from-a-tech-conference   For more career & tech lessons, subscribe to Tech for Non-Techies on: Apple Spotify YouTube Amazon Podcasts Stitcher Pandora   FREE GUIDE: The Pragmatist's Guide To Innovation (in business & in life) by Sophia Matveeva, supported by researchers from The University of Chicago   Growth Through Innovation If your organisation wants to drive revenue through innovation, book a call with us here. Our workshops and innovation strategies have helped Constellation Brands, the Royal Bank of Canada and Oxford University.

In this episode, Scott Curran, Chief Operating Officer at Reneson Hotels, shares his insights on driving revenue and profits by empowering staff and delighting guests in a branded hotel environment.Listeners will learn:How Reneson Hotels focuses on providing exceptional customer service to keep guests coming back (00:09)The importance of having great operations and good people to improve financial performance (09:14)Why Reneson Hotels invests more in customer service by staffing higher at the front desk (11:10)How GuestEQ, a technology solution co-founded by Scott, helps improve hotel operations and guest communication (13:05)The value of getting the right information to the right people in the right format for effective hotel management (16:19)Scott's approach to staying connected and empathetic with front-line staff as a leader in the hospitality industry (23:12)Mentions:GuestEQ (01:36)My Crew Rooms (01:36)IHG (02:19)Best Western (02:19)Hilton (02:19)Hampton (03:06)Holiday Inn (03:06)Hilton Garden Inn (06:32)If you liked this, you may also like:What I've learned about supporting my teams - Scott CurranHow I stay in touch with my teams on property - Scott Curran, Reneson HotelsDigitize your operations for accountability - Scott Curran, Reneson Hotels A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

Lee Rosen, founder and president of Tres Technologies, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the evolution of his company, which developed the TRAMS back office and ClientBase CRM products. Rosen sold it to Sabre in 2006, but then bought it back in 2021. The company continues to provide vital back office and CRM systems to travel agencies around the country—and it's developing new technology for the next generation of agencies. For more information, visit www.trestechnologies.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, and as podcasts with the same title on Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google,Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

This week's episode is with Marina Brown, founder and CEO of Moneiva. We discuss her family's background immigrating to the United States and how that gave her confidence to build a startup. We also discuss her initial interest in robotics and how that led to AI and freight payments as an idea for her current business. Check out her website here: www.moneiva.com Books She recommends: Atlas Shrugged - by Ayn Rand Execution - Lawrence Bossidy and Ram Charan

Passion for the industry can drive long-term success and satisfaction, even when challenges arise. In this episode, Marnina Diprose, a dermal clinician turned tech founder of Digital Health Co and DermHealth.co, shares how her entrepreneurial journey led her to create a niche marketing agency for skin and wellness businesses. She discusses the benefits of focusing on a specific industry, which allows her team to streamline operations and deliver tailored solutions. Marnina emphasizes the importance of making it easy for clients to book services online and that clear calls to action are crucial for converting website visitors into customers. She also reflects on the challenges of remote teamwork and the importance of weekly meetings to maintain alignment and culture.  Tune in and learn practical tips for creating an effective online presence in the healthcare industry! Resources:  Connect and follow Marnina Diprose on LinkedIn. Discover more about DermHealth.Co on their LinkedIn. Listen to the DermHealth.Co Podcast here, visit their website, and their Instagram. Learn more about Digital Health Co on their Instagram and website.

In 2014, Naveen Rao left his researcher job at Qualcomm to co-found machine intelligence platform Nervana. About two and a half years later, Nervana sold to Intel for more than $400 million. After a few years at Intel, Naveen became CEO and co-founder of open source startup MosaicML, which helped companies build and train large AI models more efficiently and affordably. Approximately two and a half years later, Databricks acquired that company for $1.3 billion and made him VP of Generative AI. Naveen is a neuroscientist with multiple exits, so we spoke at length about shifting from engineering into entrepreneurship. If you have a technical role and are considering starting up, he shares his perspective on balancing day-to-day responsibilities while validating your idea, the importance of challenging industry assumptions, and finding your market niche.  We also talked about who should — and should not — startup in stealth and addressed some of the current challenges facing the generative AI startup ecosystem, such as the rapid failure rates of companies due to high GPU costs and overinvestment in 2021-2022.  Runtime: 51:16 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (2:54) “Evidence is always less than you want. At some point you kind of have to take a leap.” (5:37) “My journey with Nervana was, it was immediately clear to me that the world needed this.” (11:52) “Get in the head of someone who's going to exchange money for your services and products.” (14:54) Why he's not a big fan of remote work. (18:35) “It is on you as an adult to find balance that you can work with. It is not the company's duty to do this.” (20:31) Why product companies should “probably not” startup in stealth. (23:11) “It wasn't the right time to sell. I didn't look at it like that at all.” (26:32) Hiring and retaining generative AI talent is “a hard problem right now.” (30:16) “Companies are failing pretty fast because the GPU spends are so big.” (35:04) Interacting with Databricks' developer community. (43:11) Naveen on accelerators: “I think there are actually faster ways to learn.” (45:05) When it comes to angel investing, “I'm looking for creativity, honestly.” (47:34) If you were interviewing for a job with an early-stage startup, what's one question you'd have to ask the CEO?  LINKS Naveen Rao @NaveenGRao Databricks Databricks picks up MosaicML, an OpenAI competitor, for $1.3B Intel is paying more than $400 million to buy deep-learning startup Nervana Systems The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion, Jonathan Haidt Ali Partovi Subscribe to Fund/Build/Scale on Substack: fundbuildscale.substack.com  

“There's no failure, only feedback” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Skip Wilson @draftadvertising. Skip's the founder of advertising agency, DRAFT Media Partners, and host of “The Advertising Podcast.” From pioneering digital platforms at CNN Special Project to leading iHeartMedia's digital division, Skip's journey epitomizes innovation. With accolades like "Most Intuitive Software Developer" and "Best Marketing Software Developer," Skip's expertise and acclaimed podcast empower businesses to excel in the ever-evolving marketing landscape. S6 Episode 24: 9/24/2024 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Skip Wilson @draftadvertising Audio Credit Intro and Outro: Daniel Chayra Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/   Twitter: @dailygrindpod https://www.twitter.com/dailygrindpod   Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod   Follow Our Special Guest: Instagram: @draftadvertising Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/draftadvertisingtechnology  Twitter: @DRAFTagency Website: https://www.draftadvertising.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailygrindpod/support

Health Tech Founders: Is Your Pain Management Strategy Ready for the Digital Age?Virtual reality and personalized media are reshaping how we approach chronic pain and dementia care.But are you leveraging these technologies to their full potential?

In today's episode of the HN Haus Podcast, our host Hannah Nieves is joined by Natasha Zoryk to dive deep into the transformative journey of shifting from service-based entrepreneurship to launching a cutting-edge tech startup. Natasha, founder of the communication platform Azura, shares her raw, unfiltered experiences in pivoting her career, evolving her business model, and the daily realities of working in the tech sphere.IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT[00:00:12] - Introducing Natasha Zoryk and Her Journey to Azura[00:00:49] - Natasha's Career Transition: From Designer to Tech Founder[00:02:31] - What is Azura? Exploring Features and Target Audience[00:03:00] - The Tipping Point: Moving from Business Mentorship to Tech Innovation[00:04:29] - Taking Action: The Initial Steps to Realizing Azura[00:05:22] - Market Research and Overcoming Developer Challenges[00:06:43] - The Breakthrough: Leveraging Network and Opportunities[00:08:37] - Real Talk: The Unsexy Side of Building a Tech Startup[00:10:19] - Collaboration and Trust: Key Learnings in Tech Development[00:11:55] - Facing Fears: Transitioning from Service-Based to Tech[00:13:02] - Market Validation and User Feedback[00:15:46] - Daily Routines: From Service Provider to Tech Startup Founder[00:19:23] - Time Management Tips and Structuring Your Week[00:21:08] - Productivity Hacks: Tools and Techniques for Effective Work[00:23:42] - The Vision for Azura: What's Next and Future Plans[00:24:29] - How to Connect with Natasha and Dive Deeper into Her Journey

In this episode, Rory Henry welcomes Jamie Peebles, who shares his journey from lawyer-turned-developer to Founder and CEO of Knuula. Discover why solving problems that generate revenue quickly can be more valuable than chasing perfection, and how Knuula's platform is revolutionizing document workflows for firms. Jamie discusses the challenges of starting a tech company in a competitive field, offering insights on the importance of persistence, iteration, and the support of a strong network. Explore the possibilities of integrating AI and what the future holds for firms looking to enhance client relationships through technology. Are you curious about how technology can transform your client engagement strategy? Do you want to know how to leverage increase prospect to client conversion rates? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this Lawyer turned Tech Founder episode with Jamie Peebles.