Podcasts about Zero to One

What do you do after you've founded a company, sold it to Databricks, and could coast? Amandeep Khurana went back to being hands-on. In this episode of The Product Podcast, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia (CEO at Product School) talks with Amandeep Khurana, now on Anthropic's go-to-market team, about a career built on deliberately choosing the harder path.Amandeep traces the whole arc: training as an engineer, moving to the Valley to go customer-facing at Cloudera, catching the company-building bug "by osmosis," and founding Okera in 2016, which eventually exited to Databricks. He talks about what he learned in the ups and downs of running a startup, why he later joined AWS as a founding PM (on Kiro) to run four zero-to-one initiatives instead of taking a comfortable management track, and how he thinks about the two fundamental jobs in any company: building a product and selling a product. He and Carlos dig into the tension between being a hands-on builder and being a manager, how to decide which domains are worth jumping into when you know nothing, and why he joined Anthropic to work on bringing AI safely to enterprises. It's a candid conversation about career design, first-principles decision-making, and staying close to the work.What you'll learn:- Why Amandeep repeatedly chooses the "harder path," and how first-principles thinking drives his career decisions- What founding and exiting Okera (to Databricks) actually taught him about company building- Why he went back to hands-on building instead of a pure management track- How to think about the two core jobs in any company: building the product and selling it- How to decide whether to jump into a domain you know nothing about- What running four zero-to-one initiatives inside a big company teaches you- Why he moved into GTM and enterprise AI adoption at Anthropic- How to stay hands-on as your career pulls you toward managementConnect with Amandeep Khurana:Anthropic (GTM / Enterprise); previously co-founder and CEO of Okera, founding PM for Kiro at AWSLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amansk/Host: Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia, CEO at Product SchoolLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/villaumbrosia/About the Product Podcast: Product School's podcast brings you candid conversations with the founders and product leaders shaping tech.Social Links:Find out more about Product School hereFollow our Podcast on TikTok hereFollow Product School on LinkedIn here

In this episode, I sit down with Paul Hynek — entrepreneur, futurist, Wharton MBA, and Adjunct Professor of Finance at Pepperdine University. Paul is the son of legendary astronomer and UFO researcher Dr. J. Allen Hynek, creator of the Close Encounter classification system and the real figure behind History Channel's Project Blue Book. Paul has built a remarkable career of his own at the cutting edge of technology, cryptocurrency, virtual production, and startups — including playing a key role in the sale of Giant Studios to James Cameron for Avatar, launching the world's first children's online service with Bill Gates, and creating EZ Numbers, the financial projections software that has raised over $1 billion for thousands of startups. A frequent speaker at South by Southwest, Harvard, and Wharton, Paul is also a pioneering longevity researcher — one of the first people in the world to regrow his thymus gland in an FDA-approved life extension trial. Woven through all of it is a lifelong fascination with UFOs, DMT, consciousness, and the nature of reality — a path that led him, in his own words, to believe that disclosure won't come from a government podium, but from direct experience itself. If this conversation resonates, like, comment, and subscribe. Support the show: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/dangothoughts Code of Reality (COR) - https://codeofreality.org/ Connect with Danny Goler: Website - https://dannygoler.com/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dannygoler Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dannygoler/ X - https://x.com/golerdanny?s=21&t=Gjcrl3ekQAHfVmhYl1OXzA Substack - https://dannygoler.substack.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danny.goler/ Facebook COR Professional page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586952941889 COR Website - https://codeofreality.org/ YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/ZZWGbdli8ZU Connect with Paul Hynek: X - @paulhynek #UFO #Disclosure #DMT #AIsingularity #Consciousness #ProjectBlueBook #Psychedelics #Bitcoin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abstract ideas made definite.In this episode of Mere Mortals book reviews, I dive into Peter Thiel's 'Zero To One' and why its big-picture thinking resonates more than tactical business how‑to. I explore Thiel's blend of abstract philosophy and concrete startup stories (from PayPal to Palantir) and discuss his contrarian takes on competition, monopoly and the value of being the last mover. I unpack the optimistic vs pessimistic, determinate vs indeterminate lens Thiel uses to read cultures and markets and why these frames can guide founders to build something truly unique rather than drift into “zombie company” territory. I share what made the book engaging for me, where it might fall short if you're after nuts-and-bolts execution and who I think will get the most out of it. Ultimately, it's a concise, idea-rich read that can reorient how you think about differentiation, market definition and creating from zero to one.If you got value from the podcast please provide support back in any way you best see fit!Timeline:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:35) Introducing Zero to One by Peter Thiel(00:04:27) Contrasting with other business classics(00:07:41) Why high‑level ideas can beat operational minutiae(00:11:03) Who is Peter Thiel? Background and ventures(00:12:52) Verdict: a solid read for entrepreneurs(00:14:00) Value for Value: how to support the show(00:15:08) What's next: upcoming book reviews Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/Xs9DjsurFqTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

In this episode, I sit down with Anthony Ness — independent researcher, certified gemologist, writer, and artist. Anthony's work spans crystallography, the architecture of language, and embodied cognition — exploring how the structure of matter, light, and perception reveal fundamental truths about consciousness and reality. If this conversation resonates, like, comment, and subscribe. The article that sparked this conversation - https://anthonyness.substack.com/p/the-eye-was-there-first Support the show: • Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/dangothoughts • Code of Reality (COR) - https://www.codeofreality.com/ Connect with Danny Goler: Website - https://dannygoler.com/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dannygoler Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dannygoler/ X (Twitter) - https://x.com/golerdanny?s=21&t=Gjcrl3ekQAHfVmhYl1OXzA Substack - https://dannygoler.substack.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danny.goler/ Facebook COR Professional page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586952941889 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ofKH89kWjh3uX1ocXQigk?si=MeONa3EsRGmBiPbDPQSdWQ YouTube link - https://youtu.be/BDo3DBQKK4w Connect with Anthony Ness: • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspirited_in_sight • Substack - https://substack.com/@inspiritedinsight • Fire Tongue (Secondary Publication) - https://constructamiracle.com/s/fire-tongue • Research Paper - https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19211810 • Book - https://firetongue.gumroad.com/l/jpiiho • Threads - https://www.threads.com/@inspirited_in_sight #Consciousness #Crystallography #DMT #Perception #Neuroscience #SimulationTheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with Rizwan Virk — MIT computer scientist, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and bestselling author of The Simulation Hypothesis. Riz is a thinker whose work spans video game technology, simulation theory, and the intersection of artificial intelligence, quantum physics, and Eastern spirituality. If this conversation resonates, like, comment, and subscribe. Support the show: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/dangothoughts Code of Reality (COR) - https://www.codeofreality.com/ Connect with Danny Goler: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dannygoler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannygoler/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/golerdanny?s=21&t=Gjcrl3ekQAHfVmhYl1OXzA YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/bwJjvgVYSIc Connect with Rizwan Virk: Website - https://www.zenentrepreneur.com Book - https://www.zenentrepreneur.com/simulationhypothesis YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@rizwanvirksimulation X (Twitter) - @rizstanford Instagram - @rizcambridge TikTok - @rizcambridge #SimulationHypothesis #AI #QuantumPhysics #Consciousness #Metaverse #SimulationTheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!How to Scale From 0 to 100 Customers: The Startup Distribution GuideThe Zero-to-One Blueprint: How Startups Find Their First 100 UsersEpisode DescriptionIn this episode of Business Conversations with Pi and PIET 2.0, Scoob, Pi, and PIET tackle the ultimate "Zero-to-One" startup hurdle: Where and how do I find my very first 10 to 100 customers when I have zero brand awareness, no marketing budget, and an imperfect prototype?Pulling from the battle-tested playbooks of Y Combinator, Close CRM, and top digital growth experts, this masterclass breaks down why doing things that "spectacularly fail to scale" is the only reliable way to build a foundation for massive growth. If you are an early-stage founder trying to map out a clear customer acquisition strategy, this blueprint is built for you.⏱️ Episode Timestamps[00:00:00] — Introduction to Episode 2.0Scoob introduces AI co-hosts Pi and PIET 2.0 to tackle real-world entrepreneurial growth and user acquisition bottlenecks.[00:00:50] — The Counterintuitive 100 Fanatics RuleAn analysis of Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky's core philosophy: Why it is infinitely better to have 100 people who absolutely love your product than a million who just sort of like it.[00:02:40] — The Archetype of the "Innovator"How to filter your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) based on raw pain intensity. Why early adopters buy half-finished, buggy software to solve an acute workflow disruption.[00:04:15] — Case Studies in Pain-Point ValidationExamining the early go-to-market strategies of Notion (targeting tech-savvy power users) and Brooklinen (targeting young urban professionals priced out of luxury department stores).[00:05:30] — The Trap of Generic Cash FlowWhy casting too wide of a net on Day 1 breaks your product roadmap feedback loop and creates a "Frankenstein monster" product that serves no one well.[00:07:15] — The Apollo 13 Scaling ParadoxSteli Efti's crucial warning against premature scaling. Why building a marketing funnel for 10,000 users before you have 10 is an entrepreneurial trap.[00:08:30] — Brute Force Acquisition TacticsHow Close CRM co-founder Steli Efti secured his first 7 B2B clients with zero lines of code written by manually targeting newly funded seed startups on Crunchbase.[00:10:00] — The 50-Profile LinkedIn Direct Outreach FormulaThe mathematical breakdown of hyper-personalized, founder-to-professional cold messaging. How to systematically manufacture a warm network with a 10–20% response rate.[00:12:15] — Moving From 10 to 100: The Hub-and-Spoke Distribution ModelHow to stop hunting individual footprints in the desert and start borrowing existing digital ecosystems.[00:13:00] — Historical Guerilla Growth HacksHow Netflix embedded inside fringe DVD bulletin boards, Etsy traveled to physical arts and crafts fairs, and Morning Brew manually collected emails via physical clipboards in college lecture halls.[00:14:40] — Navigating Digital Watering Holes SafelyThe rules of community reciprocity: How to launch on platforms like Reddit, Discord, or Hacker News without looking like a spammer.[00:15:45] — Building the Repeatable Growth EngineAn in-depth look at Lenny Rachitsky's journey. Why long-term hockey-stick growth only happens after a linear trend line of relentless, high-quality content consistency.[00:18:30] — Paradigm Shift: Customers as Unsalaried Co-FoundersPi and PIET reframe the entire acquisition process as a collaborative product development exercise.

What does it actually take to build a product when no one believes it's possible? In this episode of Product Talk, hosted by Thomson Reuters Director of Product Vinay Aradhya, Google Group Product Managersoftware development, and what separates great product managers from the rest. Drawing from his journey as a game developer, FinTech CTO, and the lead PM who helped build Google Stadia from scratch, Pawel brings rare perspective on the craft of building and leading in an era where everything is changing fast.

We live in a world where every crisis lands in your pocket the moment it happens. The result? We're more informed than ever — and somehow less capable of doing anything about it.Inventor and investor Pablos Holman has a diagnosis: we're spreading ourselves across every problem, which means we're solving none of them. His prescription is uncomfortable — pick one thing, go all in, and cut the noise.***QUICK PLUG: Future Around & Find Out is nominated for a Webby for best tech podcast! Voting is open now for the People's Choice Award. Please vote before April 16th! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/shows/technology***Pablos is the co-founder of Deep Futures, where he hunts for inventors tackling world-scale problems: energy, water, food, waste, transportation. Not apps. Atoms. And thanks to advances in AI and software, these "impossible" problems are more solvable than ever — if the right people show up to back them.In this conversation, recorded at the fabulous PopTech conference, he makes the case that inventors are the most important creative class on earth — and the most invisible. They're undersupported, uncelebrated, and working alone in garages. Some of them are probably going to blow themselves up. Those are exactly the people he's looking for.We get into:Why doomscrolling is literally eroding your ability to make a differenceThe difference between craft (optimization) and creation (zero-to-one) — and why AI is great at one and struggling with the otherWhy you can name 100 musicians but fewer than two living inventorsHow solving energy unlocks clean water, sanitation, and climate — essentially for freeWhy software people are uniquely positioned to work on the hardest problems in the world right nowChapters:(01:15) - Why the world isn't as broken as your newsfeed makes it seem (03:00) - The sticky note exercise: how to pick the one problem worth your time (04:30) - Inventors are the most important creative class nobody talks about (07:00) - Living inventors you should actually know (09:00) - What AI is good at — and what it still can't do (12:30) - Why software people are the right ones to tackle deep tech problems (22:56) - Energy is the root problem — solve it and you solve a lot else (25:56) - Climate change needs a thousand solutions, not one big fix (28:26) - The fashion industry's dirty secret and what robots can do about it Links & ResourcesPablos Holman on LinkedInDeep Future: VC firm, book, and podcastSupport Future Around & Find OutFAFO is nominated for a Webby for best tech podcast! Vote now! Get the free newsletterAnd consider becoming a paid subscriber and help future proof this thing!Sponsor the show? Are you looking to reach an audience of senior technologists and decision-makers? Email me: dan@futurearound.com---Pablos's first appearance on the show covers his work at Blue Origin and Intellectual Ventures. Scroll in your podcast app to July 2025 to find that fun conversation. (Can listen before or after this one; not a prerequisite.) 

Send us Fan MailDaniel Lereya is Chief Product and Technology Officer at monday.com, the AI work platform trusted by 60% of the Fortune 500 and valued at approximately $8 billion. He joined the company when it had 30 people and $4.5M ARR, and has since grown his team from 5 to nearly 900 people as monday.com crossed $1 billion in ARR.In this episode, Daniel draws on nearly a decade of scaling one of the world's most adopted work platforms to share what it actually takes to rebuild product thinking from scratch when AI changes everything you thought you knew.In this conversation, we discuss:Why the instincts that made monday.com successful are the exact ones Daniel says had to be dismantled to build AI-first products.What the critical difference is between building a demo that impresses and an agent that actually works in production, and where most teams get it wrong.Why Daniel believes wrapping AI inside rigid workflows produces better results than giving agents full discretion, and what monday.com learned the hard way.What happened when 2,000 of 3,000 monday.com employees started building their own apps in just two weeks, and what it revealed about the future of who gets to build software.Why Daniel argues that when an AI agent makes a mistake, the real question leaders should be asking has nothing to do with the technology.Why the biggest barrier to AI adoption is not the technology itself, and what Daniel says companies must stop waiting for before they start.Explore:00:00 Why AI Adoption Is Harder Than It Looks00:53 Introduction + AI Commerce Standards: Google, OpenAI & Visa04:30 Daniel Lereya's 9-Year Journey Scaling monday.com to $1B ARR09:00 How AI Forces a Complete Reset in Product Thinking12:25 The "AI Month" Initiative: Pausing R&D to Rebuild from Scratch14:57 Building AI Products When the Output Is Non-Deterministic20:47 What 250,000 Customers Taught Us About AI in the Real World25:38 Responsible AI: Guardrails, Governance, and Data Control31:28 Who Is Responsible When an AI Agent Makes a Mistake?37:04 The Future of Work: Humans, Agents, and What Comes NextResources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Daniel on LinkedInAI fun fact articleOn How we can take back control from Big Techhttps://peoplereign.io/podcast/

In this insightful interview, Tanner Lough shares his journey from property management to building a thriving maintenance and real estate investment business. Discover strategies for scaling, maintaining relationships, and navigating market challenges in the real estate industry.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

The Second Act Executive delivers a powerful, strategic recalibration for leaders navigating their second act.This episode, titled The Alpha Frequency, is not about hustle. It is about infrastructure. It is about authority. It is about aligning capital, clarity, and confidence at a stage of life where preservation, positioning, and legacy matter more than applause.Hosted by a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, licensed real estate professional, author, and mother, this episode unpacks:• The evolution of Wolf Vibrations, LLC — from its early aesthetic wellness roots to the successful expansion of B Wellness Center with Nikki B Wellness• The strategic alignment with Pinnacle Advisement Group, expanding into mortgages, lending, tax structuring, and executive private practice transitions• The 360° Market Mastery Kit featuring Jim Cramer's How to Make Money in Any Market• Deep dives into AMD, Microsoft, Apple, and Palantir — with infrastructure-level analysis for mature investors• The philosophy behind Peter Thiel's Zero to One and why competition is a distraction for legacy builders• High-functioning low self-esteem and financial autonomy for women over 50• A direct acknowledgment of financial abuse dynamics and the importance of asset control• The distinction between emotional courage and financial preparedness• A reminder that Waking Up and Walking Away: A Roadmap to Freedom by Tawnie Wolf exists as a resource for those rebuilding autonomy• The assisted living crisis, elder advocacy, and why presence is a form of protection• The shift from hustle culture to authority culture in your 50s and beyondThis is a structured, strategic conversation about becoming the monopoly of your own life.It is about transitioning from employee to architect.From reactive to intentional.From earning to preserving.From being blessed to being a blessing.The podcast is The Second Act Executive.This episode is The Alpha Frequency.Come hell or high water, the second half of your life belongs to you.

Episode 4 is the pause-and-process moment after a truly disruptive series.Peter and Alli step back to unpack the emotional, mental, and professional reactions sparked by the pega6 conversation. This episode isn't about selling a model — it's about acknowledging the discomfort that comes when a system you trusted, went through, and maybe even thrived in… starts to crack.They explore why failure is still treated as something to avoid in education, how perfection quietly kills progress, and why the hardest part of disruption isn't the model — it's the zero-to-one mindset shift required to even consider it.From chemistry labs to internships, pull-ups to professional growth, this episode connects the dots between experiential learning, real-time coaching, intentional friction, and what it actually takes to prepare learners for a fast-moving, AI-driven workforce.Big questions tackled:- Why does disrupting education trigger fear and nostalgia at the same time?- What does “workforce engineering” really mean — and why does it make people uncomfortable?- Why high engagement and accountability still require humans, not systems- How zero-to-one learning shows up everywhere, not just careersThis is the episode for educators, parents, and leaders who felt something during the series — even if they didn't fully agree with it yet.If you came this far... head to www.pega6.com/dep You won't be disappointed!Check out www.disrupteducationpodcast.com for more!

I denne uges Aktieuniverset afslutter vi interviewserien med Velina Tchakarova i del 3, hvor vi dykker ned i krigen i Ukraine og de geopolitiske konsekvenser heraf. Ugens tema tager udgangspunkt i Peter Thiels Zero to One, hvor vi diskuterer innovation, monopol-tænkning og, hvordan man skaber unikke virksomheder. Derudover vender vi Davos 2026 samt regnskaber fra Intel og Netflix. Alt dette og meget mere!  Denne episode er sponsoreret af Vippresidences.com. Bliv medejer af unikke boliger rundt omkring i verdenen. Læs mere på Vippresidences.com. Denne episode er sponsoreret af Saxo Bank. Åbn din konto på Home.saxo og læs mere om fordelene. Denne episode er sponsoreret af Finobo. Få et gratis økonomitjek hos specialisterne i låneoptimering ved at bruge linket:finobo.dk/gratis-oekonomitjek-aktieuniverset/Prøv den nye omlægningsberegner på Finobo.dk/beregner-omlaegningsberegner/?utm_source=aktieuniverset  Tjek os ud på:FB gruppe: ⁠facebook.com/groups/1023197861808843⁠X: ⁠x.com/aktieuniverset⁠IG: ⁠instagram.com/aktieuniversetpodcast⁠  DISCLAIMER:Aktieuniverset indeholder markedsføring af investeringsforeningen Portfoliomanager NewDeal Invest, kl n (PMINDI), som Mads Christiansen er investeringsrådgiver for. Podcasten kan ligeledes referere til andre fonde.Indholdet i podcasten udtrykker alene værternes og gæsters egne holdninger, refleksioner og analyser, og skal ikke opfattes som en personlig anbefaling af bestemte værdipapirer eller strategier. Podcasten skal ikke anses som investeringsrådgivning, da den enkelte lytters finansielle situation, nuværende aktiver eller passiver, investeringskendskab og -erfaring, investeringsformål, investeringshorisont, risikoprofil eller præferencer ikke kan inddrages. Det afhænger af den enkelte investors personlige forhold og målsætning, om en bestemt investering eller investeringsstrategi er hensigtsmæssig, og vi anbefaler, at man rådfører sig med sin investeringsrådgiver, inden en eventuel beslutning om investering tages.PMINDI kan findes via Nordnet (https://www.nordnet.dk/markedet/investeringsforeninger-liste/18148998-portfolio-manager-new-deal-invest), Saxo Bank (https://www.saxoinvestor.dk/investor/page/product/Fund/38109485) eller ved at søge på ”DK0062499810” i din egen netbank.PMINDI er kun egnet for investorer med høj risikovillighed og en investeringshorisont på mindst 5 år. Alt investering medfører risiko, herunder potentielt tab af kapital. Historisk afkast er ikke en indikator for fremtidigt afkast, der kan afvige meget eller være negativt.Læs PRIIP KID for PMINDI for fulde risikoscenarier: https://fundmarket.dk/newdeal-invest-kl-n/. Overvej risici og fordele nøje før investering.Læs mere om risici her: https://newdealinvest.dk/risici/ og generelt om investeringsforeningen på www.newdealinvest.dk.Vil du have en månedlig oversigt over alle positionerne i PMINDI? Så skriv dig op til nyhedsbrevet her:https://newdealinvest.dk/nyhedsbrev/. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Clay explores Zero to One by Peter Thiel, a foundational book on innovation, monopolies, and what it truly takes to build an enduring business. Thiel challenges the idea that progress comes from incremental improvement, arguing instead that the greatest companies are created by going from zero to one, building something entirely new and escaping competition altogether. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:18- What it means for a company to go from zero to one and why true innovation creates outsized value 00:11:35 - Why competition often destroys profits, while monopolies enable long-term value creation 00:13:04 - How to distinguish between creating value and capturing value as an investor 00:15:27 - The key characteristics that allow businesses to build and sustain monopolies 00:38:30 - Why small, focused markets are often the best starting point for building dominant companies 00:54:01 - How Peter Thiel's framework applies to modern businesses like Uber Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Mastermind Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Learn how to join us in Omaha for the Berkshire meeting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Peter Thiel's book: ⁠Zero to One⁠. Stig Brodersen's ⁠Uber pitch⁠. Shawn O'Malley's ⁠Uber pitch⁠. Bill Ackman's ⁠2024 Annual Letter⁠. Follow Clay on ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠. Related ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Intrinsic Value Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We Study Billionaires Starter Packs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow our official social media accounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Finance Tool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoy exclusive perks from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠favorite Apps and Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠best business podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠HardBlock⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Linkedin Talent Solutions⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Human Rights Foundation⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Simple Mining⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Vanta⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Netsuite⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Fundrise⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Masterworks⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Shopify⁠⁠ References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investors Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Every marketer wants to create a campaign that cuts through, but most B2B brands try to do it with more spend, more channels, and more polish. The real lever is simpler: say something people actually feel.That's the lesson of Oura Ring's ‘Give Us a Finger,' a campaign that nailed cultural timing, sharp copy, and product-specific boldness without losing its soul. In this episode, we explore its B2B marketing takeaways with the help of our special guest Sylvia LePoidevin, CMO & Creator of The Zero to One Marketer.Together, we break down what B2B marketers can learn from making your copy the multiplier, leading with tension, and turning cultural insight into measurable demand.About our guest, Sylvia LePoidevinSylvia LePoidevin is a B2B SaaS marketing leader who has gone from the first marketing hire to CMO at two companies now valued over $2 billion combined. Most recently, Sylvia was the CMO at Kandji. She joined as employee #4 and helped scale the company from pre-seed to an $850M valuation with global offices across the US, London, Sydney, and Tokyo. A former early hire at DataFox (acquired by Oracle's AI group) and FloQast (now valued at $1.6B), Sylvia has spent her career building go-to-market engines from zero, often without playbooks, resources, or precedent. Her passion is helping founders and scaling teams build with the buyer first, using messaging, content, and community as multipliers for growth. Raised in remote Africa before moving to the US alone at 17, Sylvia credits her resilience and outsider perspective as her greatest assets in navigating zero-to-one challenges in both life and business.What B2B Companies Can Learn From Oura Ring's ‘Give Us the Finger' Campaign:Make your copy the multiplier, not the footnote. Sylvia's first lesson from ‘Give Us a Finger; is that the words are the performance channel. She says, “You think so much about the budget and the metrics, but if you put half as much of that effort into just like what the freaking copy is saying, that can change the unit economics of your whole campaign more than anything.” Oura didn't win because they spent more, they won because the headline is sticky, visual, and instantly understandable. In B2B, it should be the same. Before you tune targeting or add spend, pressure-test the message. One sharp line that people repeat will outperform five “optimized” versions nobody remembers.Lead with tension. What makes this campaign work, in Sylvia's eyes, is that it taps a real, shared feeling in the market. She grounds it in one clear idea: “The whole concept of ‘Give Us the Finger' is sort of an act of defiance against aging.” That's why it resonates beyond the cult fans. It's selling an attitude, not a tracker. For B2B marketers, the move is to find the tension your buyers already live in and build the campaign around that. When the audience feels seen first, the product lands as the natural weapon.Keep the wrinkles in your writing. Sylvia loves this campaign because it doesn't feel sanded down into safe brand mush. Her takeaway is blunt: “ AI takes the wrinkles out of your writing… People are now looking for the wrinkles because it shows that it's real.” Oura's creative has an edge, personality, and a little defiance, which is exactly why it sticks. In B2B, where everything tends to sound committee-approved, the fastest way to disappear is to over-smooth. Let your voice have texture. Keep the sharp edges that make your brand human. That's what people notice, trust, and remember.Quote“ 95% of your buyer is not in market at any moment, only 5% is. And it's very lucrative and tempting to pour all of your resources into that 5% and try to capture the existing demand. But eventually it's going to cap out. And to really achieve that hockey stick, long-term growth, you need to invest in the 95%.”Time Stamps[00:55] Meet Sylvia LePoidevin, CMO & Creator of The Zero to One Marketer[01:26] Why Oura Ring's “Give Us the Finger” Campaign?[04:32] Sylvia's Career Journey in Content Marketing[05:47] Inside the Strategy Behind Oura Ring's ‘Give Us the Finger' [10:52] B2B Marketing Takeaways from Oura Ring's ‘Give Us the Finger' Campaign[26:48] A Content Marketing Playbook for First-Time CMOs[31:47] Modern Marketing Strategies That Actually Work[40:26] The Hidden Power of Internal Influencers[43:55] AI in Content Creation: What to Use, What to Avoid[49:29] Final Thoughts and TakeawaysLinksConnect with Sylvia on LinkedInAbout Remarkable!Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both nonfiction and fiction series for B2B companies. 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In this episode of The Builder's Bookshelf, we break down Zero to One and translate Peter Thiel's biggest ideas into the real world of construction—bids, boots, blueprints and all. You'll learn how to escape the race to the bottom, find your “secret” edge, and start building a career and company that go from just another contractor… to the only one people call. Enjoy Episode 1 and #BeNEXT

Dave Gilbert spent 2 years fixing the model and customer concentration of the $750k SDE family business he bought with SBA debt.Topics in Dave's interview:Leaving tech to buy a white collar businessMeeting with 120 owners while searchingBuying a business he initially passed onRisks of family members as employeesFinancial surprises after the transitionLosing 23% of revenue when clients leftAccountants do not like changeRecruiting top talentImportance of listening to employeesTransferring his zero-to-one skillsReferences and how to contact Dave:ProvenLinkedInGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you're a searcherLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

In this episode, I sit down with Andrés Gómez Emilsson — the co-founder and director of research at the Qualia Research Institute. Andrés is a scholar whose work spans computational psychology, affective science, and the mathematical foundations of consciousness. If this conversation resonates, like, comment, and subscribe. We cover: • We dive into psychedelics and their role in exploring consciousness

In this long-form interview, Helene Quie, founder of Qmed Consulting, shares an inside look at nearly 20 years of experience in clinical and regulatory consulting for medical devices. This article covers: Helene's personal journey from employee to entrepreneur The early risks and decisions that shaped Qmed's growth How the company's services and markets evolved over time A deep dive into clinical evidence generation vs equivalence The seismic impact of EU MDR on clinical strategies PMCF pitfalls and real-life examples Working with Notified Bodies and new expectations under MDR Lessons from projects that didn't go as planned The crucial alignment between clinical data and human factors Practical advice for startups on avoiding top regulatory mistakes Her vision of the future: RWE, adaptive study designs, digital health & greater regulatory convergence Links: Helene Quie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helene-quie-863a323/ Qmed Consulting: https://qmed-consulting.com/ Who is Monir El Azzouzi? Monir El Azzouzi is a Medical Device Expert specializing in Quality and Regulatory Affairs. After working for many years with big Healthcare companies, particularly Johnson and Johnson, he decided to create EasyMedicalDevice.com to help people better understand Medical Device Regulations worldwide. He has now created the consulting firm Easy Medical Device GmbH and developed many ways to deliver knowledge through videos, podcasts, online courses… His company also acts as Authorized Representative for the EU, UK, and Switzerland. Easy Medical Device becomes a one-stop shop for medical device manufacturers that need support on Quality and Regulatory Affairs. Social Media to follow Monir El Azzouzi Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/melazzouzi Twitter: https://twitter.com/elazzouzim Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/easymedicaldevice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easymedicaldevice

Most AI startups die before they even ship. Worse: they spend months building the wrong thing.This week on Zero to One, Ankur Patel (Multimodal / AgentFlow) dropped some of the clearest, most brutal (and useful) advice we've heard for anyone trying to go from zero to one in enterprise AI.

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In this week's episode of the podcast, I speak with Daphne Tideman, a product growth expert who runs the Growth Waves newsletter. The topic of our conversation is "zero-to-one growth": the tactics developers can utilize to validate and optimize their product to ultimately enable scaled user acquisition.Among other things, we cover:The purpose of early audience validationHow monetization can be validated without actually being implemented in a productHow developers can assess product-market fit at various points in the development cycleHow a developer can recognize that their optimal audience isn't being servedHow user feedback can contribute to a developer's understanding of product-market fitWhether and how a developer can quantify the scale of their product's opportunityHow to recognize product-market fit in the soft launch / beta stageThanks to the sponsors of this week's episode of the Mobile Dev Memo podcast:Xsolla. With the Xsolla Web Shop, you can create a direct storefront, cut fees down to as low as 5%, and keep players engaged with bundles, rewards, and analytics.INCRMNTAL⁠⁠. True attribution measures incrementality, always on.Universal Ads is Comcast's self-serve TV ads platform that lets you launch campaigns in minutes across premium inventory from NBC, Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, Roku, and more.Interested in sponsoring the Mobile Dev Memo podcast? Contact ⁠Marketecture⁠.The Mobile Dev Memo podcast is available on:Apple PodcastsSpotify

Mike shares how he's helping rebuild Punchmark's Premium Vendor Program from a one-way data pipe into a two-way system that gives vendors and retailers real value. He discusses zero-to-one strategy, systems thinking, and practical steps to standardize data, deliver insights, and reduce friction.Send us a text Send feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupe Learn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com Inquire about sponsoring In the Loupe and showcase your business on our next episode: podcast@punchmark.com

Omar Kharbat is back again dispensing some amazing advice on going from nothing to a one million dollar business. This is a three part series so check in for all three episodes: Zero to One Dollar One Dollar to One Hundred Thousand Dollars One Hundred Thousand Dollars to One Million Dollars   He made his first appearance on episode 32 to talk about Boots and Ladders, a business going at it hard to change the lead generation practices for service-based businesses. Due to popular demand and because I just wanted to hang out again, he's back to give us some of his business secrets.    If you want a PDF copy of Omar's Zero to One Million Playbook, email me at drdave@redteamgoals.com, and I'll send it right out.   Check out Boots & Ladders at https://bootsandladders.com/.    --- Click here to change your life- http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T   Hit me up for a one-on-one brainstorming session- https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour    Check out my Linktree for different ways to rock your world! https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad    Check out the sweet Hyper X mic I'm using. https://amzn.to/41AF4px    Check out my best-selling books: Rapid Skill Development 101- https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0 Streams of Income with Ryan Reger- https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg Strangest Secret Challenge- https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO This page contains affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and buy one of the products on this page, I may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you!) This doesn't affect our opinions or our reviews. Everything we do is to benefit you as the reader, so all of our reviews are as honest and unbiased as possible. #passiveincome #sidehustle #cryptocurrency #richlife  

Bhaskar Ghosh, Partner at 8VC, reflects on his journey from Calcutta to Silicon Valley, spanning influential roles at Oracle, Yahoo, LinkedIn, and NerdWallet before moving into venture capital. Now a leader at 8VC, BG introduces his “geometry framework” (persona, product, budget) for enterprise startups, shares insights on the opportunities in generative AI and data infrastructure, and talks about why managing uncertainty is the core skill in zero-to-one journeys. He also emphasizes intentional networking, the long-term nature of venture relationships, and his deep passion for music through his support for Ragas Live.In this episode, you'll learn:[01:56] BG's early journey from Calcutta to Silicon Valley and his career in academia, Yahoo, Oracle, LinkedIn, and NerdWallet[06:10] Why he calls himself a “secondhand entrepreneur” and what excites him most about venture capital[11:22] 8VC's focus areas and why incubation is core to the firm's strategy[14:05] The “geometry framework” for evaluating enterprise startups: persona, product, budget[19:30] Where BG sees opportunity in generative AI: orchestration, knowledge graphs, semantic layers, observability[25:12] Why networking must be intentional and based on service, not transactions[28:34] BG's advice to founders on standing out and building authentic investor relationshipsThe non-profit Bhaskar is passionate about:  SACSA (Society for Arts and Culture of South Asia)About Bhaskar GhoshBhaskar Ghosh (BG) is a Partner at 8VC, where he leads investments in enterprise software, AI, data infrastructure, fintech, and healthcare, while incubating multiple startups. Previously, he held senior roles at Oracle and Yahoo, was the founding head of data infrastructure at LinkedIn, and served as CTO at NerdWallet, helping scale it to IPO. BG holds a PhD in Computer Science from Yale and is passionate about helping founders navigate zero-to-one journeys. Outside venture, he is deeply engaged in Indian classical music and supports community initiatives like Ragas Live.About 8VC8VC is a venture capital firm with approximately $7B in assets under management, investing in transformative technologies across enterprise software, AI, healthcare, logistics, fintech, and defense. With offices in Austin and San Francisco, 8VC partners with early-stage founders and also dedicates significant capital to incubation—building new companies alongside entrepreneurs. Its mission is to back ambitious founders solving global problems with scalable, science-driven solutions. 8VC's portfolio includes category-defining startups that are shaping industries and tackling global challenges, including DataHub, Yugabyte, LightBeam, Tezi, OpenGov, Nile, AI21 Labs, AMP, Bedrock Robotics, 180° Insurance, Cambium, Candid Health among others.Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode.

In this episode of What We've Been Waiting For – Unedited, Antoinette Wolf — former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, philanthropist, licensed real estate agent, writer, and mother — unpacks the dangers of misinformation and its impact on legacy.We begin with the controversy around Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and why the President does not have the power to “fire” her. Antoinette explains how misleading headlines fuel division, keep racism alive on both ends, and undermine public trust — even when a clear legal process exists.Next, we dive into the featured book Zero to One by Peter Thiel, exploring how innovation, originality, and monopoly thinking apply not only to business but also to parenting and family leadership.Finally, Antoinette shares insights from her month-long Hot Topics & Cool Drinks series on YouTube and Instagram, where she's been addressing the nationwide cyberbullying crisis affecting campuses everywhere — including her own. The message is clear: parents must teach their children to treat the internet as business, not validation.This episode is a call to sharpen our awareness, reject unnecessary division, and focus on building legacies worth inheriting.

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From Zero to One: Mastering Client Collaboration in Consulting Starting your consulting journey can feel overwhelming—finding clients, building trust, and delivering results all at once. In my conversation for the Medical Device Made Easy podcast, I share my personal path: from my early days in engineering to creating Simply Medica, and the lessons learned along the way. We discuss how to: Build credibility before calling yourself a consultant Turn your first project into a stream of referrals Use networking (both in-person and online) to grow Balance expertise with passion to create real impact For anyone starting out—or looking to strengthen client relationships—this is your roadmap from zero to one.

My first guest in my new show Zero to One with Danny Goler, is David Rug—a metaphysician, civilizational theorist, and storyteller turning early experiences of fragmentation into “memetic medicine.” While studying physics at Heidelberg, David encountered GameB thinkers and began outlining a “physics of communication”—practical principles for sense-making and coordination. That led to Project Liminality, an open-source communication and co-creation layer, and the InterBrain, a new medium aimed at flipping the vector of conflict toward unity. We explore systems thinking, narrative design, and how shared ideas and protocols might help humanity organize around what matters—and move from isolated nodes to a healthier human network. If this conversation resonates, like, comment, and subscribe—it really helps. We cover: GameB, systems thinking, and a “physics of communication” Project Liminality and the InterBrain concept Narrative design, coordination, and building unity from fragmentation Support the show: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dangothoughts Code of Reality (COR): https://www.codeofreality.com/ Connect with Danny Goler: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dannygoler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannygoler/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/golerdanny?s=21&t=Gjcrl3ekQAHfVmhYl1OXzA YouTube: https://youtu.be/l51F96gsbnc?si=PUnm5spkDvskMSyP Connect with David Rug: Project Liminality (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@project-liminality #HolographicUniverse #Synchronicity #SimulationTheory #EnergyVibration #AkashicRecords #AstralProjection #PastLifeRegression #SacredSymbols #HiddenRealms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire 1 person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world have the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader My Guest: Ed Latimore is a professional heavyweight boxer, best-selling author, and veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard. He earned a degree in Physics from Duquesne University. Ed has gained recognition for overcoming personal struggles with addiction and poverty. We recorded this at our 2025 Learning Leader Growth Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. He's the author of Hard Lessons From The Hurt Business.  Notes: Key Learnings The Heaviest Weight at the Gym is the Front Door – Starting is often the hardest part. "Zero to one is the hardest part" in any endeavor. Once you begin, momentum builds, but that first step requires the most effort. How You Feel is Irrelevant – "How you feel about doing something is irrelevant. If it is vital to your success, you've gotta bump to the wall a bunch of times." Discipline isn't about motivation—it's about doing what's necessary regardless of feelings. Sobriety: The Hardest Fight – 13+ years sober, describing it as "the hardest fight I've ever had." The turning point came during basic training when he built an identity completely free of alcohol for the first time in his adult life. From Being Liked to Being Respected – "When people like you, they want to party with you... When people respect you, you start getting invited back to family events." Shifted focus from seeking approval through partying to earning respect through character. The Baby Shower Revelation – Breakthrough moment when friends showed up with gifts for his unborn child, "all because he is my human." Realized people genuinely cared about him, which became the foundation for believing he mattered. Taking Ownership vs. Playing Victim – "A judge and a jury do not care about my terrible upbringing if I commit a crime." Despite growing up next to a crack house with family addiction issues, I chose accountability over excuses. Net Positive Impact Philosophy – Goal with raising children: "Make sure they are a net positive, they make things better. At the very least, let's make sure they don't mess anything up." Everyone has an impact on the world for better or worse. Practice Until You Can't Forget – Boxing taught the overlearning principle: going beyond basic competency to automatic response. "We practice until we can't forget... Either you get it or you'll make a mistake, and you probably won't make the mistake more than twice." Tolerance for Boredom Builds Excellence – "If you can be bored, you can go really far because a lot of it is just repetition of really basic things." Elite performers master fundamentals through unglamorous repetition. Body Language Shapes Internal State – "You smile, you feel happy... puff up your chest and the testosterone flows." Physical presentation affects how you feel internally and influences others around you. Fear vs. Responsibility Evolution – Early motivation came from fear of embarrassment; current motivation comes from a sense of responsibility to others. Shift from avoiding personal failure to ensuring others are taken care of. Redefining "At Your Best" – Past definition: having enough money, time, and no worries. Current definition: "Everyone in the house is taken care of." Evolution from internal satisfaction to external impact. Strategic Hardship Introduction – For teaching children without trauma: "Introduce hardships strategically and with awareness." Like weight training—incremental challenges build strength; too much too soon causes injury. Useful Quotes: "How you feel about doing something is irrelevant. If it is vital to your success, you've gotta bump to the wall a bunch of times." "The heaviest weight at the gym is the front door." "When people like you, they want to party with you... When people respect you, you start getting invited back to family events." "You have an impact on the world, for better or worse, that makes a huge difference in allowing a person to not destroy themselves." "We practice until we can't forget." "If you can be bored, you can go really far." "I've had my ego dragged through the mud a lot." "What do you want your obituary to say? I didn't just dabble." "When you're completely selfless, then you're fearless. It's the 'what's gonna happen to me' that creates the fear." "Everyone's always either walking in love or fear." "I hope my kid remembers that I was a present happy dude." Life Lessons: Discipline Over Mood – Make decisions based on necessity, not feelings. Success comes from identifying what must be done and executing consistently. Identity Building Without Vices – Spend time in environments completely free from your struggles to build new neural pathways and self-concept. Overlearning for Mastery – Practice skills beyond basic competency until they become automatic responses under pressure. Authentic Accountability – Find mentors who "live what they're yelling at you about." Real influence comes from demonstrated behavior, not just words. Incremental Challenge Builds Resilience – Introduce difficulties gradually to build strength rather than overwhelming with too much too soon. Present Moment Parenting – Model calm behavior during stressful situations because children mirror your emotional energy. External Focus Creates Fulfillment – Shift from personal satisfaction to ensuring others are taken care of for a deeper sense of purpose. Childhood Dreams Reveal True Interests – "What did you want to do when you were 10-12?" Often reveals authentic passions before social conditioning. Breaking Generational Cycles – Consciously choose different patterns than your upbringing to create better outcomes for the next generation. Humility Through Struggle – Getting "ego dragged through the mud" builds character and perspective that success alone cannot provide. Luck Recognition Builds Gratitude – "The only difference between you and me is that I was lucky." Understanding the role of circumstances builds empathy.   Apply to be part of my next Learning Leader Circle.

Have you ever wondered what it's really like to work as a medical device consultant or ISO 13485 auditor? In this episode of the Medical Device Made Easy Podcast, I sit down with Adam Isaac, an industry expert who made the leap from engineering student to successful entrepreneur in the MedTech world. Adam's journey is a masterclass in career transformation. Without prior experience in Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance (RAQA), he navigated the complex world of compliance and built a thriving consultancy business — all without traditional advertising. What you'll discover in this episode:

In our latest podcast, we dive deep into the recruitment world with Mitch, a founder and specialist recruiter in Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA). If you're a hiring manager, candidate, or aspiring recruiter in the life sciences or medtech industries, this episode is packed with honest insights and practical advice. What you'll learn: Why Mitch chose to specialize in QA/RA The tension between client expectations and candidate realities How recruiters make their revenue (yes, we ask the money question!) Whether promoting open positions is still a challenge in 2025 Mitch's personal journey—education, family, and the struggles of building a business from scratch What he would do differently if he had to start again Whether you're considering using a recruiter or dreaming of launching your own hiring firm, this episode will help you understand what it really takes to go "from zero to one."

If you've heard the buzz about Vibe Coding but aren't quite sure what's real and what's hype, this episode is your shortcut to clarity. Recorded live at our hands-on Vibe Coding Workshop, this 30-minute seminar with Drew Falkman (Principal at Moves The Needle) unpacks what Vibe Coding actually is, where it fits in the product lifecycle, and how non-technical folks are already using it to ship tools and prototypes—without writing a line of code.Joined by co-host Katie Sanders, Hannah leads a myth-busting session that tackles common misconceptions (spoiler: engineers aren't going anywhere), showcases real-world use cases from Reddit and their own team, and offers tactical advice for PMs who want to explore this fast-evolving space responsibly.Resources from this episode:Subscribe to The Product Manager newsletterConnect with Drew on LinkedInCheck out Moves The Needle

Guest: Stefan Bolleininger  Title: From Zero to One: Creating your Consulting Firm  Logo: Be on Quality   Telling the story behind Be on Quality,   the challenges for you,   the way you did grow the business,   the things you would do differently   cost  Sharing also the life of a CEO that did start this project.   How many hours are you working,   is it easy to disconnect,   what are your fears....   AI  What's next for Be on Quality    Link:  Be on Quality:  https://www.be-on-quality.com/ Stefan Bolleininger Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-bolleininger-3a717028/ Quick recap  Stefan shared his entrepreneurial journey from working in automotive quality management to founding and growing his medical device consulting company, which was later acquired by a French engineering firm and merged with his sister company in Switzerland. Through discussions with Monir about his business experiences, they explored topics including customer relationships, pricing strategies, and the challenges of managing company growth while maintaining quality and communication. Stefan emphasized the importance of taking risks, maintaining industry connections, and leveraging technology while emphasizing the value of human interaction in their field, particularly in the context of his company's recent acquisition and expansion.  Next steps  Stefan to continue leading Be on Quality through the merger with Volker group.  Be on Quality team to expand services, particularly in AI implementation for medical devices and clinical trial areas.  Stefan to maintain transparent communication with employees regarding company changes and future plans.  Be on Quality to collaborate with sister company Be on Conception in Switzerland on combination products.  Stefan to continue balancing work responsibilities with personal time, including occasional “beach visits”.  Stefan to maintain regular revenue and project load calculations to mitigate fears about project availability.  Stefan to focus on providing value and mentorship to senior consultants and business area leads.  Be on Quality team to continue using AI as a tool to enhance work efficiency without replacing human expertise.  Summary  Journey to Medical Device Consulting  Stefan shared his journey from working in automotive quality management to founding his own medical device consulting company, Be on Quality GmbH, after being encouraged by his mentor. He described how he grew the business through referrals and local connections in Nuremberg, where there are approximately 500 medical device companies. Stefan emphasized that taking risks is essential for growth, particularly when transitioning from freelance work to company ownership, and noted that his supportive wife's encouragement was crucial since he was the first entrepreneur in his family.  Customer Retention Strategies in Medical Devices  Stefan emphasized the importance of maintaining connections and visibility in their industry, highlighting that cold calling and direct knocking do not work effectively. He shared experiences of past customer relationships, including a challenging project where deliverables did not meet the client's expectations, leading to a contract that could not be salvaged. Stefan stressed the need for clear communication and alignment with customer expectations to ensure long-term customer retention, which is crucial in their competitive medical device regulatory market. Monir suggested a mechanism for filtering potential customers with a small initial project to assess compatibility and expectations, which Stefan acknowledged as a useful approach, especially for startups and small companies.  Business Growth and Team Dynamics  Stefan discussed his business challenges, including a difficult working relationship with a former colleague that led to a split, but emphasized that such challenges are part of growing a company. He reflected on how his company, which started in 2017 and began as a freelance business in 2013, has grown to 27 employees, with his team sometimes advising him to focus on organic growth rather than taking on new projects. Stefan noted that while MDR hasn't significantly accelerated his business, he finds working with technology and engineering companies most comfortable, though his team has expertise across various product types.  Client Pricing and Documentation Insights  Stefan and Monir discussed pricing challenges with clients, where Stefan noted that while some clients negotiate prices, none have shown negative emotions about pricing. They also discussed the high costs of notified bodies and the importance of creating high-quality technical documentation to reduce review rounds. Stefan shared his perspective as CEO of Be on Quality, revealing he works approximately 50 hours per week and enjoys his job, though he prefers the concept of office time and home time rather than work-life balance.  AI's Role in Human Work  Stefan shared his professional journey, particularly in housing and installation projects, and expressed concerns about the evolving nature of his role as the company grows. He acknowledged his fear of not being able to provide sufficient mentoring to his colleagues, despite his efforts to maintain a hands-on approach. Stefan also discussed his perspective on artificial intelligence, emphasizing its potential to enhance rather than replace human work, and highlighted the importance of human interaction in their industry. Monir encouraged Stefan to view AI as a tool to assist and inspire, rather than relying on it systematically for all tasks.  Strategic Company Acquisition Success  Stefan discussed the recent acquisition of his company by a larger partner, which he described as a strategic move to expand services and reach. He emphasized that the decision was made after thorough discussions with his team, who supported the merger despite initial concerns about changes. Stefan highlighted the importance of trust and open communication within the company, which he believes contributed to the successful transition. The acquisition has allowed his company to grow and make a bigger impact, with additional resources and expertise from the partner company. 

Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:19) - Entering the VC space (00:08:38) - Pilot-fund theories (00:12:50) - Risk tracking (00:19:56) - Finding LP alignment (00:22:39) - Arkady's fund thesis (00:47:12) - Creating the index of solutions to problems (00:57:18) - The TAM for VC in 2025 (01:00:29) - How founders can increase the odds of being funded by Arkady (01:03:36) - False signals in VC Links: Arkady on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arkady-kulik/ Arkady on X - https://x.com/arkady_kulik Rpv.global - https://rpv.global/ To support the costs of producing this podcast:  >> Buy a copy of the Navalmanack: www.navalmanack.com/  >> Buy a copy of The Anthology of Balaji: https://balajianthology.com/ >> Sign up for my online course and community about building your Personal Leverage: https://www.ejorgenson.com/leverage  >> Invest in early-stage companies alongside Eric and his partners at Rolling Fun: https://angel.co/v/back/rolling-fun >> Join the free weekly email list at ejorgenson.com/newsletter >> Text the podcast to a friend >> Or at least give the podcast a positive review to help us reach new listeners! We discuss: How speaking the language of scientists helps Arkady build real trust with founders. The AI tournament model he uses to identify 300 hidden human needs. Focusing on problems first, then funding an index of possible solutions. What he looks for in both founders and LPs. Why honesty beats hype every time. Why DPI is the only VC metric that actually matters. Quotes from David: “You don't prove your worth as a VC until you return capital to your LPs. DPI is the only metric that matters.” “The VC game is full of false positives—in evaluating companies and in how LPs evaluate VCs.” “The best thing an investor can do is give a quick yes; the next best is a quick no. Lingering maybes are the worst.” “Our technical unlock was agentic AI—it lets us evaluate hundreds of emerging needs for humanity in days, not years.” “We want to be the first check because what matters most is building deep trust with the founder, not just valuation.” “If you sold LPs on a strategy and you quietly abandon it, that's a breach of trust—it's like cheating in a marriage.” “A lot of people go into VC for ego or fast money. They won't survive. This is a long, emotionally volatile game.” “Stop wasting your life and start making a difference. If you're a founder, build what only you can build.” “There's nothing wrong with saying no—it's how you say it that matters.” “The founder's mistake is assuming your investors will make money just because you do.” “Great founders don't oversell—they're clear, calm, and self-aware.” Important Quotes from the podcast on Business and Entrepreneurship   There is no skill called “business.” Avoid business magazines and business classes. - Naval Ravikant   You have to work up to the point where you can own equity in a business. You could own equity as a small shareholder where you bought stock. You could also own it as an owner where you started the company. Ownership is really important.     Everybody who really makes money at some point owns a piece of a product, a business, or some IP. That can be through stock options if you work at a tech company. That's a fine way to start. 

From Zero to One: SaaS Founder's First Five Years with Ivan Perez Chamorro

Send us a textSelena Gomez's latest venture, Serendipity Ice Cream, is shaking up the frozen treats industry—and today, we break down exactly how. Host Jordan West teams up with Miguel Garcia Castillo (Co Studios) to explore the brand strategy, product distribution hurdles, and the marketing playbook behind this consumer product's zero to one journey. What does it take to go from concept to cart in the competitive world of CPG? In this Fast Track episode of Ecommerce OS, Jordan and Miguel tackle the realities of launching Serendipity—an emotionally-driven, mission-aligned brand backed by Selena Gomez. From regional distribution pain points to the power of localized influencer marketing, this is a masterclass in turning a pop culture idea into a lifestyle product.Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Fast Track + Jordan introduces the episode 01:45 – Meet Miguel Garcia Castillo of Co Studios 04:12 – The origin story of Serendipity Ice Cream with Selena Gomez 08:50 – From nostalgic NYC vibes to mental health advocacy 12:35 – The biggest constraint: Product availability & brand awareness 16:20 – The logistics nightmare of DTC frozen products 19:05 – Hyper-local awareness strategies: YouTube + TikTok creators 24:10 – Why brand is your moat, not just your marketing 28:30 – Profitability, commodity pricing & long-term strategy 32:00 – Closing thoughts + how to join Ecommerce OSKey Takeaways:Brand is a moat: In crowded markets, your brand values are your defense.Localized marketing > national awareness: DTC is important, but retail-first brands must win regionally.Celebrity-driven brands need more than a name: Product, price, and purpose must all deliver.Frozen DTC = hard mode: Logistics, costs, and timing matter more than ever.Storytelling wins: Emotional connection and authenticity help Serendipity stand out.Guest Info: Miguel Garcia Castillo Founder & Principal, Co Studios — Early-stage consumer venture builder — Brand strategist + growth architect for Selena Gomez's SerendipityLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgarcast/ Website: https://www.costudios.co/ “Get my 27 strategies in 27 days to work less, earn more, and grow smarter”

The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we'll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data.RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com.

Attorney, award-winning blogger, and AI expert Ralph Losey's curated and vetted podcast features his Anonymous Podcasters as they do a deep dive on Ralph's EDRM blog post on the "Zero to One: A Visual Guide to Understanding the Top 22 Dangers of AI".

Ready to take your entrepreneurial journey from zero to one? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel!In this episode of Built Online, we sit down with Jay Sapovits, a seasoned entrepreneur known for his exceptional ability to take ideas from zero to one. Jay shares his journey of building businesses from scratch, including his experiences in the PGA tour event space, private jet sales, and his current venture, Inked. ------------JAY SAPOVITS:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JaySapChats- Website: http://www.inkdstores.com- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkdstores/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@inkdMA- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysap/------------

In this episode of Minus One, Vinod Khosla joins Aditya Agarwal to reflect on his four-decade journey shaping Silicon Valley.They discuss making high-conviction bets, why the team you build becomes the company you build, Khosla's first investment in OpenAI, and why he is convinced that AGI sits among us now.Connect with us here:Vinod Khosla- https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinod-khosla-65387416/Aditya Agarwal- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityaagarwal3/South Park Commons – https://www.linkedin.com/company/southparkcommons/00:00 Trailer00:58 Introduction01:53 Aligned values07:59 The early conviction11:29 Did Silicon Valley lost its edge?14:46 10x better16:21 Top down or bottoms up19:45 What does a great investor look like23:17 What's not going well25:41 AI and a belief system38:23 AGI and the future generation40:46 Reasoning model46:55 Consequences of success49:24 Questions and answers55:57 Outro

In this episode of the Consultant's Counsel podcast, Kelsey Creveling discusses the critical importance of understanding one's skillset and its influence on career paths in consulting and beyond. She emphasizes the necessity of self-assessment to identify personal strengths and preferences, particularly in relation to organizational life cycles and risk profiles.Kelsey encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and ideas, highlighting the balance between assisting others and following one's own aspirations. This episode provides practical advice and motivational insights for anyone looking to advance in their career.Tune in for a blend of professional guidance and thoughtful perspectives that will help you navigate your consulting career and future entrepreneurship effectively.Connect with Kelsey on LinkedIn:Kelsey CrevelingWork with Kelsey:https://kelsc.consultingEntrepreneur Shoutout: Former guest, and long-term friend - Tamara SheilsTo shop Kelsey's Cactus Necklace and Follow Tamara's new venture on Instagram: @TurquoiseTamyThanks to TORY for sponsoring this episode (Host Kelsey Creveling, is the Founder & CEO of TORY). To learn more: https://inventory.capital Resources + Courses for Consultants - https://theconsultantscounsel.comFollow:The Consultant's Counsel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theconsultantcounselLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/theconsultantscounselYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theconsultantscounselPartnerships & Affiliations*:Disclaimer: A brand affiliate relationship is in place with the following brands, and a commission may be earned if a purchase is made using the link or provided discount code.The Healing Mind™ - Kelsey's mental clarity and balance is supported by daily meditations from The Healing Mind. Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1632086744?pt=125216772&ct=Kelsey%20Creveling&mt=8This Episode was edited with Riverside - Sign up today! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=kelscAlaska Rhodiola: A supplement that can fortify your stress response and help you handle life's difficulties with far more ease - Kelsey uses it daily. Your workouts can be more frequent and intense, avoid needing a daily nap, and achieve an emotional state that is far more balanced. Use code KELSEY24 at checkout when you have two in your cart for Buy One Get One Free. https://www.akroseroot.com/?sca_ref=7400745.eAH0u5h9JI

If you want to grow your advisory business by bringing on new clients, you have to get three things right: Your marketing, messaging and meetings. Marketing: You have to attract the right prospects and repel the wrong ones. Messaging: You have to connect with the prospect. Meetings: You have to create an experience that infuses trust and clarity. Most advisors execute one or two of these at a high level. But those excelling at all three are growing the fastest.  David Armstrong, President and Co-founder of Monument Wealth Management, shares how they have married all three to propel the firm's growth. You'll Learn:  Why SEO might be dying as a marketing strategy The “Monument Blueprint Process” to go from prospect to client The 'Peanut Butter and Jelly' fit strategy for ideal client relationships The future of search and the importance of content in AI-driven results How they use whiteboards for a collaborative and visual discovery meeting *To sign up for Brendan's newsletter packed with resources to master the human side of advice → Click Here Resources: Perplexity AI Turo Carsharing Company Financial Advisor Magazine 125: Building A Screening Process To Identify Perfect-Fit Prospects Ready To Act with Dr. Meghaan Lurtz Your Money and Your Brain by Jason Zweig Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefèvre Zero To One by Peter Thiel and Blake Masters Connect with Brendan Frazier:  RFG Advisory LinkedIn: Brendan Frazier Connect with David Armstrong:  Linkendln: David B Armstrong Monument Wealth Management Instagram: @monumentwealth Moments in Leadership About Our Guest:  David Armstrong is the president and co-founder of Monument Wealth Management, an RIA based in the DC area, recognized as one of America's top RIAs by Financial Advisor Magazine. Monument Wealth Management is dedicated to providing unfiltered opinions and straightforward advice, which sets them apart from the typical industry offerings. David also hosts the "Moments in Leadership" podcast, where he shares his expertise on leadership and wealth management. The firm's approach focuses on delivering practical, no-nonsense advice to clients in an often crowded market. To learn more about Monument Wealth Management and their unique approach to financial advisory, visit their website at www.monumentwealthmanagement.com. — Content here is for illustrative purposes and general information only. It is not legal, tax, or individualized financial advice; nor is it a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any specific security, or engage in any specific trading strategy. Information here may be provided, in part, by third-party sources. These sources are generally deemed to be reliable; however, neither our guest nor RFG Advisory guarantee the accuracy of third-party sources. The views expressed here are those of our guest. They do not necessarily represent those of RFG Advisory, its employees, or its clients. This commentary should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by RFG Advisory, or performance returns of any client. The views reflected in the commentary are subject to change at any time without notice. Securities offered by Registered Representatives of Private Client Services. Member FINRA / SIPC. Advisory services offered by Investment Advisory Representatives of RFG Advisory, LLC (“RFG Advisory or “RFG”), a registered investment advisor. Private Client Services and RFG Advisory are unaffiliated entities. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where RFG Advisory and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. No advisory services may be rendered by RFG Advisory unless a client agreement is in place. RFG Advisory is an SEC-registered investment adviser. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of RFG by the Commission,

Today, we are joined by Savitri Tan in a conversation with Maria Rotilu, Founding Partner at OpenseedVC.Maria Rotilu is the founder and general partner of OpenSeed VC, a £10M venture fund that invests in experienced operators transitioning into founders. With a unique thesis focused on zero-to-one founders, OpenSeed aims to be the first check for those building in commerce, health, and work across Europe and Africa. Maria's journey has included scaling Uber in emerging markets, managing the Oxford Seed Fund during her MBA, and working at Octopus First Cheque before launching her fund.With a focus on early-stage investing, Maria leverages her operating background to provide empathy and actionable insights to founders navigating the challenging zero-to-one stage. OpenSeed's strategy also involves a disciplined focus on the UK and four key African markets—Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt—ensuring deep expertise in these geographies.Together, they explore Maria's approach to venture investing, her belief in the power of operator-led insights, and the challenges of building a solo GP fund in a volatile market. Maria also shares her thoughts on the importance of saying no with kindness and clarity, staying disciplined, and her vision for creating a long-lasting institution that partners with founders for decades to come.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

In this episode of the Product Thinking Podcast, I am joined by Uday Marepalli, Director of Product Management at Upwork, who brings his expertise from leading AI-driven initiatives to our conversation. Uday shares his insights on building zero to one products within large organizations, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs and leveraging AI in product development. This episode dives into the challenges and strategies for innovating in a way that aligns with both customer expectations and technological capabilities. Want to learn how to effectively launch and scale products in complex environments? Tune in to gain practical insights from Uday's extensive experience in product management. You'll hear us talk about: 06:24 - The Thrills and Challenges of Zero to One Products Uday delves into the unique excitement and difficulty of creating something from nothing, stressing the importance of balancing speed with thoughtful validation of hypotheses 14:37 - Handling Conflicting Information and Making Strategic Pivots Uday discusses how to manage new, sometimes contradictory, information by aligning it with the overarching vision and deciding whether to iterate or pivot. 38:54 - Building AI Zero to One Products Uday explores the peculiar challenges of AI products, including data collection and ensuring trust and explainability in AI-driven decisions. Episode Resources: Uday Marepalli on LinkedIn

In today's episode, Shawn O'Malley (@Shawn_OMalley_) goes through the best-selling book Zero to One by the prolific investor Peter Thiel, who's best known for co-founding PayPal and Palantir and for being the first outside investor in Facebook. Thiel is a highly contrarian thinker, and the book organizes his notes from his time at Stanford lecturing to the next generation of Silicon Valley's entrepreneurs. You'll learn Peter Thiel's favorite question to ask in interviews, the difference between horizontal and vertical progress, how the Tech Bubble changed Silicon Valley, why Peter Thiel actually likes monopolies, what investors get wrong about competition, how the Pareto Principle applies to the venture capital industry, plus so much more!  Prefer to watch? Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN 00:00 - Intro 06:06 - What Peter Thiel's favorite interview question is 09:42 - What the difference is between horizontal and vertical progress 11:41 - Why Thiel thinks that technological progress has stagnated since the 1970s 17:43 - How Thiel took advantage of the Dot-Com Bubble to scale PayPal 19:57 - How the Dot-Com Bubble changed the culture of Silicon Valley and the goals of its founders 23:22 - Why Peter Thiel encourages funders to build a monopoly in specific niches 26:34 - How competition destroys profits 34:50 - Which types of monopolies are good for society  41:10 - What the Pareto Principle means for the venture capital industry And much, much more! *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Kyle and the other community members. Peter Thiel's book, Zero to One. Check out the Podcast review of Peter Thiel's Zero to One on We Study Billionaires | YouTube Video. Check out the Executive summary of Zero to One by Preston Pysh and Stig Brodersen. Clayton Christensen's book, The Innovator's Dilemma. Nassim Taleb's book, The Black Swan. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try Kyle's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Toyota Public Bluehost Airbnb Fundrise NetSuite Connect with Shawn: Twitter | LinkedIn | Email HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Starting from scratch in sales can be intimidating, especially for founders and new sales reps who may not have a traditional sales background.  Collin Stewart and Andrew Barbuto dive into the importance of that critical first week in sales, highlighting practical steps that make the process less daunting and more structured. Highlights include: What's the Mindset to Survive a Sales Role? (07:29), Immediate Gratification vs Creating a Habit (21:30), And more… Are you looking to create repeatable, scalable, and predictable revenue? We can help! ► https://predictable.fm/get-growth

Anita Wong, and her husband William Liu just bought their first, large apartment building in Texas. Their journey began 24 months ago when they decided to scale up. They had owned a few single-family, short-term rental properties scattered in different places, but now they wanted to buy a larger apartment building that could employ an onsite manager & a maintenance person. They needed help. What would you do? Listen to Anita & Will explain their journey in buying a 76-unit apartment building. They faced challenges as a new apartment investor & syndicator. Example Obstacles: 1): Building creditability and reputation, 2) Finding the right deals & building relationships with the right people, 3) Having the right support infrastructure in place when you find a deal…that works. Anita & Will give you insider points on how they did it. To contact Anita Wong: Anita@GiveRiseCapital.com To contact with Ashley Cao: ACAO@OldCapitalLending.com Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn more about Michael Becker's Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory. If you enjoyed this discussion; Please leave us a 5-STAR RATING on iTunes

Deb Liu is the CEO of Ancestry and former longtime VP of Product at Facebook. At Facebook, Deb led the creation of Facebook Marketplace, developed the first mobile ad product for apps, built the company's games business, and launched Facebook Pay. She's also held leadership roles at PayPal and eBay, serves on the board of Intuit, and is the author of Take Back Your Power. In our conversation, we discuss:• Why you should PM your career like you PM your product• Strategies for incubating new products within large companies• Creating a successful 30-60-90-day plan when starting a new job• The pitfalls of perfectionism• The challenges introverts face in the workplace and how to overcome them• The value of resilience and turning failures into stepping stones• How to leverage coaching in your career development—Brought to you by:• Pendo—The only all-in-one product experience platform for any type of application• WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUs• Webflow—The web experience platform—Find the transcript and show notes at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/succeeding-as-an-introvert-deb-liu—Where to find Deb Liu:• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@debliu• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahliu• Substack: https://debliu.substack.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Deb Liu(02:18) Deb's career journey and key advice(09:45) Navigating new roles and challenges(11:27) Overcoming adversity and failure(15:07) Building billion-dollar businesses at Facebook(19:33) Strategies for zero-to-one innovation(23:40) PM your career like a product(33:53) Challenges and strategies for introverts in business(39:19) Reframing self-promotion(42:25) The power of accountability(46:15) Growth: a game of inches(50:52) The 30-60-90-day plan(56:52) Contrarian corner: career and marriage(58:57) Final nuggets of wisdom(01:03:09) How to find a coach(01:04:47) Lightning round—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe