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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

In this episode I speak to Rachel Carrell, founder of Koru Kids, a pioneering business that leverages technology to connect parents with nannies, offering a revolutionary approach to childcare. We discuss Rachel's diverse background, from the NHS to the mining industry, and her journey from supporting other businesses to launching her own. Rachel shares her views on the critical importance of childcare as infrastructure, the challenges and triumphs of scaling Koru Kids from a London-based startup to a UK-wide service, and the role of technology in transforming childcare. She also reflects on her personal experiences, including her life-changing scholarship to Oxford, her roles in the NHS and McKinsey, and the pressing issue of childcare affordability and its impact on working mothers. Join us to learn about Rachel's inspiring mission to make childcare efficient, personal, and accessible for all. Find Koru Kids online here Find Koru Kids on Instagram here  Don't forget to join the conversation with me on Instagram here   

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.

In today's digital age, children are spending more time online than ever before, but with that comes growing concerns about their safety. From privacy issues to online predators, the internet can be a dangerous space for young users. Kieran Donovan, a former lawyer turned cybersecurity entrepreneur and founder of k-ID is setting out to address this very issue. k-ID protects and empowers kids and teens online by enabling games and services to easily create age-appropriate experiences for any user, any age, anywhere in the world. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kieran Donovan, Co-Founder & CEO, k-ID to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Ali Hashemi is a man of many hats across construction biology and tech, in this fascinating conversation we discuss everything from starting a concrete printing business to vaccines. Automate Construction https://automateconstruction.com TRS Tech https://www.trstechnologies.com/

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 this inspiring episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas interviews Jothy Rosenberg, a two-time cancer survivor, amputee, and serial entrepreneur who has built nine successful startups across diverse industries, including supercomputing, cybersecurity, and TV production. With a PhD in computer science from Duke University and over 35 years of entrepreneurial experience, Jothy shares his powerful story of resilience, overcoming personal battles, and thriving in the face of adversity.Jothy discusses the importance of perseverance in entrepreneurship, key lessons from his book Think Like a Tech Founder, and the challenges of building successful startups. He highlights critical advice for aspiring founders, from managing cash flow to achieving product-market fit. Jothy also explores future opportunities in technology, including AI and magnetic charging, and reflects on how personal connections have been a cornerstone of his business success.Tune in for valuable insights and motivation from a true fighter and innovator in the tech world!

Send us a textJoin us for an inspiring interview with an Olympian turned tech pioneer and investor in this episode of the Pro Athlete Interview Series! Learn more about his journey from the world of sports to the world of tech and investing.In this inspiring interview, Angella Goran , a three-time national athlete for Canada and a former Olympic, shares her remarkable journey from rowing injuries to becoming a professional cyclist. Discover how she broke the Canadian elite women's record in indoor cycling and how she's now channeling her energy into tech innovation as a founder of North America's first open bank. Angella also discusses her commitment to youth sports through charitable donations and her strategies for peak performance. Learn about her key lessons, the importance of knowing your "why," and the role of community and purpose in achieving greatness. Watch to find out how you can apply these insights to excel in your own field!#athletejourney #investor  #techfounder ----------------------Inside the Minds of Business Champions: Pro Athletes Unveil the Secrets of Top .1% Performers.Welcome to the Pro Athlete Interview Series, where we delve into the minds and stories of sports legends from around the globe! This series will provide you with rare insights into their journeys, triumphs, and the secrets behind their success. Whether you're a die-hard fan, an aspiring athlete, or simply curious about the inner workings of greatness, this series promises to deliver compelling interviews that will ignite your passion and fuel your drive.Start watching now and connect with the stars of the game like never before. Subscribe now and dive into the Pro Athlete Interview Series for an unforgettable journey through the hearts and minds of sporting legends!-----------------------------------Welcome to the "Private Investor Club - 7,500 Investors. Subscribe now to hear what our 7,500+ investors are allocating to and stay on top of trends related to structuring and closing deals.Our 17-year-old investor club, the Family Office Club, has 25 team members, and 12 million social followers, has closed on over $500M of transactions, has over 7,500 active investors, and hosts 15 live events a year.  To join our investor club as a capital raiser or CEO of a company needing capital to access our live community events, please visit https://FamilyOffices.comTo register with us as an investor to access live community events please visit https://InvestorClub.comWe have free web classes and books for you to download at https://lp.FamilyOffices.com/book https://CapitalRaising.com To date, our podcast and YouTube content has been downloaded over 5 million times.  

In today's digital age, ensuring the safety and well-being of children online is a growing concern for parents and educators alike. Sandeep Kumar, founder of Baatu Tech and creator of the Enable Tab, is at the forefront of this crucial mission. With innovative features like AI-driven content monitoring and customizable parental controls, the Enable Tab aims to protect children while providing a balanced digital experience. In this episode, we delve into the challenges and solutions in creating a safer digital world for children, reflecting Sandeep's commitment to empowering families in navigating the complexities of the online realm. [00:32] - About Sandeep Kumar Sandeep is the Founder and Managing Director of Baatu Tech. He is also the Founder of Enable Tab. Enable Tab is powered by the Android 12 operating system and is India's leading parental control tablet designed to safeguard children in the virtual realm. It leverages the power of artificial intelligence.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

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

Girls in Tech Founder Adriana Gascoigne discusses the shut down of the non-profit and the continuing need for workplace diversity with Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Enterprise AI is booming so it's no wonder that, as companies figure out how to implement it, the industry of AI infrastructure is emerging. This week Becca and Dom talk to Nick Frosst from Cohere, the AI company building natural language models for enterprise customers. They discuss why Frosst thinks the AI boom isn't built on a bubble, whether or not AI companies are building toward a “digital god”, and how AI regulation could be a good thing. (0:00) Introduction(6:15) Enterprise applications for AI language models(12:12) Building multilingual models(14:58) Fundraising and the AI bubble(19:46) AI and sustainability(25:14) Building the Cohere team(29:44) Host discussion 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

 There is a whole marketplace for used tech, it isn't just a good deal for the customer, but it also helps curb waste that can lead to soil contamination, non-pot able water, and dangerous living conditions.  On this week's episode of Found, we're talking to Thibaud Hug de Larauze from BackMarket, a global marketplace for refurbished devices.In this conversation they cover:How BackMarket has such a successful fundraise.Building customer trust as a refurbished marketplaceThe environmental impact of recycling electronicsThe Right to Repair and what will happen when everyone can fix their own phone if they choose. 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

Rachel Renee' is co-host of the Holdin Court Podcast and the oldest daughter of Big Court. She is also a tech founder who launched Goat Moves Inc which is an all in one E-Commerce marketplace platform. She is joined by one of her advisors and tech founder Roy Scott of Healthy Hip Hip and Eric Cox ll who is Head Of Growth from Netcaptial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No code tools have opened opportunities up for innovators, and especially for non-technical founders. But, they have their limits, and not everybody thinks that they're a great idea. Listen to this episode to learn what the No Code revolution is and when No code tools are a must have, and when they should be avoided. In this episode you will learn: Why successful wealthy corporates choose to use No Code tools instead of building custom software When a start-up founder should use No Code tools, and when to avoid them What No Code tools to use to build an app or an e-learning business Why investors are wary of No Code tools   Listen here on Apple Listen here on Spotify --  To discuss a corporate training program for your organisation, book a consultation call here.  Happy clients include The Royal Bank of Scotland, Oxford University and Constellation Brands.  ---  We love hearing from our readers and listeners. So if you have questions about the content or working with us, just get in touch on info@techfornontechies.co   Say hi to Sophia on Twitter and follow her on LinkedIn. Following us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will make you smarter. 

Statistics point to only one-third of employees being happy at work. Yet there are considerable benefits to having a happy workforce. We welcome Richard Clarke to discuss how he's achieved workplace happiness. Richard is founder of the tech business Secret Source and has studied behavioural and well-being science. Having always been obsessed with the concept of happiness from a young age Richard travelled the world to discover how to achieve this state of being. Realising he wanted to build a business to make people happy, he relocated to Gran Canaria and set up his company. Richard's goal has never been about making money, the goal is a higher value, where the team feels psychologically safe and enjoys going to work. Understand how Richard achieves workplace happiness. The impact it has on business growth and the importance of having a personal WHY – the reason for being.  

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson interviews Robby Yates, co-founder and Chief Everything Officer of FollowApp, a networking software company. They discuss Robbie's journey from being a salesperson to becoming an IT guy and starting his own company. They also talk about the importance of networking, the challenges of being a non-technical founder, and the benefits of white labeling. Robby shares tips for effective networking and emphasizes building a strong team and listening to others. He also highlights the importance of perseverance and believing in oneself as an entrepreneur. Important Takeaways Networking is a valuable tool for entrepreneurs and should be approached with intention and a focus on helping others. Building a strong team and listening to advisors are crucial for success as a non-technical founder. White labeling can be a game changer for a business, allowing for easier promotion and increased revenue. Effective networking requires being yourself, not wearing a mask, and following up with contacts. Raising funds can be challenging, but networking events can lead to unexpected opportunities. It's important to embrace rejection and keep going, believing in oneself and the value of the product or service being offered. Don't miss this insightful conversation about becoming a non-tech founder in the tech world.    Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Visit the Follow App website:  https://thefollowapp.co    Learn more about Robby Yates: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-yates-130105    Sign up for the Startup Hustle newsletter: https://newsletter.startuphustle.xyz   Highlighted Discussion Points Creating a software company, challenges and lessons learned. 0:31 Entrepreneurship, trust, and business growth. 6:03 Pricing sensitivity and value-based pricing, with a focus on B2B vs. B2C. 10:53 White labeling software, networking, and app deployment. 12:43 Networking strategies for introverts and extroverts. 17:49 Using software to manage networking at events. 22:33 Entrepreneurship, networking, and fundraising challenges. 25:41 Building a tech company, overcoming challenges, and staying motivated. 30:44  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm so excited to have Natasha on the show today. Natasha Zoryk is a 7 Figure Business Mentor, Speaker, and Tech Founder. She's all about infusing non traditional marketing, sales psychology, and laughter into every aspect of business.    In today's episode Natasha shares how she became an entrepreneur by seeing a need for her services. She walks us through what ‘sales psychology' means and how it can play a crucial part in selling products or services. Natasha dives deep into different tactics, strategies, and methodologies she's used to gain new business. She shares real-world examples of how to utilize sales psychology in everything you do from social media engagement to creating offers.   In this episode, we cover: How she creates space to always have an open dialogue with her audience How listening affects marketing The mirror effect when speaking to potential customers Why customers need to feel seen and heard Curiosity over confusion: how confusion is the number one conversion killer “The shareholder effect” to including customers in growth The four buyer types and how getting to know them is a game changer Approach and strategy to posting content on IG stories “The sandwich method” to posting content   Resources & Links: Profit Mavens Summit 150 Free Hooks List Building 101 Manychat Stories that Sell IG University Kajabi 30 day free trial + 20 free story templates Around the Clock Masterclass   Connect with Natasha: Get Natasha's FREE Expressive Buyer Prompts Follow on Instagram @natasha.zoryk and @weareazura Visit her website Check out Azura - use this affiliate link and get 10% off your first month  Listen to her podcast Tash Talks   Connect with Mya: Follow on Instagram @myanichol Join my email list Check out my website Now on YouTube   Some of the links mentioned are affiliate links, which helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://myanichol.com/2024/04/30/sales-psychology-w-natasha-zoryk-episode-65/

To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/YTEP156 My guest on the show today is Luke Hansen - Founder and CEO of Company Cam, the industry-leading job site photo tool that allows you to manage work from anywhere. Today's episode is a Tech CEO's 4 Business Lessons for Contractors. We talk about brand building, strategy, social media, and more. 00:00 - Intro 08:07 - #1 Invest in Your Brand 17:45 - #2 Document the Process on Social Media 26:57 - #3 Step Away To Make a Strategy 38:39 - #4 Commit to a System and Enforce It To get a deal on CompanyCam click here: https://companycam.com/ce Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video!

Up to 80% of your conversion rate is determined by your messaging. Without a clear message, your audience won't understand what you do or how you can help them. But with the right words to mobilize your mission, your customers won't just buy from you once–they'll tell their friends, too. Tim Fung is the co-founder and CEO of Airtasker, a trusted online marketplace that connects people who need work done with people who want to work and have the skills to do the job. Airtasker's mission is to empower people to realize the full value of their skills–to create jobs, income, and purpose, and have a positive impact on the future of work on a global scale. The company's powerful messaging has paved the way for rapid growth and expansion. Prior to starting Airtasker, Tim was a founding team member and investor in telco startup Amaysim, playing a key role in strategy and capital raising. He is a founder and director of several web startups, including online custom shirt design business Joe Button and motorsport event management group Circuit Club. A Compelling Reason to Change When developing Airtasker, Tim knew their biggest challenge would be to get people on the platform. Once they started using it, they would see the value–but getting people to adopt any new technology can be difficult. The solution was to offer users a compelling reason to change their behavior.  Most taskers (the people on Airtasker who offer services) were used to a pay-per-lead model, where they paid for advertising in the hopes that it would lead to a job. Airtasker flipped that model on its head: taskers can use the platform for free, see what jobs are available, and apply for as many as they want. Airtasker only takes a percentage fee once the job is booked. They also came up with a compelling reason for customers to try the platform. Unlike other gig economy apps, Airtasker starts by asking their customers to describe their problem (however niche it might be). Then taskers are free to suggest creative solutions. For example, if someone accidentally flies their drone into a tree, they can post on Airtasker for help getting it down. The community-driven model means there are also very few disputes between customers and taskers. Out of hundreds of thousands of tasks completed each month, less than one in 10,000 become disputes. Building a Brand People Resonate With Since Airtasker's inception, Tim and his co-founder have been intentional about building a brand around their mission: to empower people to realize the value of their skills. For example, their “like a boss” campaign featured a variety of taskers who don't fit the traditional model of what a “boss” looks like, but have been able to create a business for themselves using Airtasker.  It's a message that resonates with their target audience–both taskers, who enjoy having control over their income, and customers, who appreciate the contribution to the local community. The result is happy customers and powerful word-of-mouth marketing. Enjoy this episode with co-founder & CEO Tim Fung… Quotes “Why do we ask friends and family to do these kinds of jobs when there are so many people out there who want to earn a living?” “There's nothing more motivating than knowing this is your thing and you have to make it work.” “It's kind of like the world's oldest business model in some sense. It's not an innovative business model but it's actually something that hasn't existed yet.” “Having more people in the marketplace makes it a better business for everyone.” “Every place across the world has the commonality of: you need people who have skills and you need to get stuff done. The great thing about the business model is that the local people decide what that thing is.” Links mentioned in this episode: Airtasker website: http://www.airtasker.com  Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timjfung 

JB ‘Jor-El' Benjamin, is the Founder of Kryotech. JB isn't your run-of-the-mill developer; he's a tech maverick reshaping the digital landscape. JB brings a unique perspective to the forefront. He is a tech pioneer who has created the world's first post-quantum encrypted messenger Vox Messenger, and the unprecedented group transaction crypto wallet, Vox Crypto. While his technical acumen covers a vast spectrum, from meticulous UI/UX design to cutting-edge cryptography, JB's true brilliance lies in his ability to communicate intricate workflows with both technical and non-technical audiences. Stop paying health insurance companies your hard-earned dollars. Go to Join Crowd Health now and experience freedom from health insurance. Right now you can get your first six months for just $99 per month. That's almost 50% off the normal price, and a lot less than a high-deductible healthcare plan. Go to Join Crowd Health and use promo code LIONS at sign-up. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices