Beste Osmo podcaster (2024)

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Building real relationships with peers with Natalia Cebotari from Osmos 39:14

5d ago39:14

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I am thrilled to have Natalia Cebotari, the co-founder of Osmos building the first networking platform for entrepreneurs and professionals that saves time and finds relevant people in less than a minute. In this episode, Natalia Cebotari, founder of Osmos, talks about the networking platform designed to save time and connect professionals quickly. …

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E98 | Beat The Backlog 1:03:00

4d ago1:03:00

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Send us a text It has been a while. I have been working my way through the busy summer, giving 100% to my couples, clocking up the edits, spending time with the family and something had to give...it was the podcast. Sorry about that, but inspired by the typical post summer season backlog and struggle to find life balance as a small creative busines…

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Scaling Startups and Cybersecurity with Reinout Vander, Partner at TIN Capital 40:16

1d ago40:16

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I am happy to have Reinout Vander Meulen, a partner at TIN Capital. He was a co-founder at Type22, an airport baggage handling innovator MSc in Aerospace Engineering. In this episode, Reinout Vander, Partner at TIN Capital shares his journey from co-founding Type 22, a baggage handling innovator, to transitioning into venture capital. He discusses …

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Building a Marketplace for Home Chefs with Ajith Govind from Cravd 42:44

18d ago42:44

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I am excited to have Ajith Govind, the founder of Cravd, an online marketplace to book a home chef to visit and cook right in your kitchen. He earlier co-founded Turing Labs, achieving Series A funding backed by Y Combinator and top investors, including Insight Partners, raising over $20M. In this episode, Ajith Govind, co-founder of Cravd, an onli…

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Energy Transformation Insights with Victor Pascucci from Energy Capital Ventures 41:58

25d ago41:58

41:58

I am thrilled to have Victor Pascucci III, the co-founder and Managing General Partner of Energy Capital Ventures. The only early-stage venture capital fund dedicated to the resilience, sustainability and digital transformation of the natural gas industry. Vic has over 20 years of experience in venture capital and financial services encompassing ov…

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Julio Avalos from Shades News on the Future of Media 1:01:38

1M ago1:01:38

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I am excited to have Julio Avalos, the founder of Shades News which brings you daily bites of news and culture, presented from multiple points of view so that you can see the whole picture quickly. The mission is to unlock the potential of the internet to help people stay informed in a fun and positive way. In this episode, Julio Avalos, founder of…

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Building 10x Better Products and Scaling Growth with Asya Kuznetsova 43:22

1M ago43:22

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I am thrilled to have Asya Kuznetsova, a product and growth expert who has led the product growth unit at Wise, a global FinTech company that processes more than £8B worth of international transactions for over 16M people and businesses. In this episode, Asya Kuznetsova, a product and growth expert with experience at Wise and Yandex discusses build…

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Manish Patel from Nava Ventures on Navigating Venture Capital and the Future of AI 40:30

2M ago40:30

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I am thrilled to have Manish Patel, a GP at Nava Ventures who has led teams that have designed, developed, and scaled products with global impact from enterprise advertising systems like AdWords to consumer experiences like Google Maps. In this episode, Manish Patel, General Partner at Nava Ventures discusses the importance of market conditions for…

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Disrupting the Ice Cream Industry with Mazen Kanaan of House of Pops 40:14

2M ago40:14

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I am excited to have Mazen Kanaan, the CEO and co-founder of House of Pops. His expertise lies in managing and growing portfolios across diverse markets, such as Turkey, the Middle East, and Africa. In this episode, Mazen Kanaan, CEO and co-founder of House of Pops shares his entrepreneurial journey from Lebanon to Dubai, talking about how his expe…

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Navigating Cybersecurity with Simon Wijckmans of Cside 44:21

2M ago44:21

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I am thrilled to have Simon Wijckmans, CEO of c/side, a cybersecurity company with tools for monitoring, optimizing, and securing vulnerable browser-side third-party scripts. In this episode Simon Wijckmans, CEO of cside.dev shares his journey from homeschooling in Belgium to working at Microsoft and Cloudflare before founding cside.dev. He discuss…

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How Team8 collaborates with founders to build in enterprise tech with Roy Heldshtein 41:07

2M ago41:07

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I am excited to have Roy Heldshtein, a Managing Partner at Team8, a venture group with a remarkable track record of nearly $2 billion in exits and over $1 billion in assets under management (AUM). Roy holds an MBA with a focus on Strategy and Finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business In this episode, Roy Heldshtei…

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How to be a great Chief of Staff with Julia Safrati 42:44

2M ago42:44

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I am thrilled to have Julia Sarfrati, Chief of Staff at Shipup. Shipup helps online retailers around the globe to deliver consistent and proactive communication that delights customers at every stage beyond purchase, from delivery to returns. In this episode, Julia Safrati, Chief of Staff at Shipup discusses her journey from studying international …

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E97 | Should you work for free and how to create opportunities 56:45

3M ago56:45

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Send us a text Working for free always seems to raise some controversy, but are there times when short term sacrifice can lead to longer term success? We will discuss that in this episode with plenty of personal examples of how you can create opportunities out of nothing and the downsides of not setting expectations with people when working for les…

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How is Toma transforming auto dealerships with Monik Pamecha 45:11

3M ago45:11

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Today I am excited to have Monik Pamecha who is one of the co-founders of Toma, helping auto dealerships automate phone calls with AI. Toma offers AI agents that can autonomously handle phone calls, provide a natural voice experience, design call flows, integrate with existing software, and perform tasks on and off calls. In this episode Monik Pame…

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How Leor Catalan from David Shield transformed Insurance with Innovation 41:29

3M ago41:29

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I am excited to have Leor Catalan who is the CEO of Corporate Ventures at DavidShield - PassportCard Group. He attended The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In this episode, Leor Catalan, CEO of David Shield Passport Card Group shares his journey from management consulting to leading innovations in the travel insurance sector. He discusses how David…

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How Aakash Shah from Wyndly is helping fix allergies from home 47:02

3M ago47:02

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In this episode, Aakash Shah, founder of Wyndly discusses his entrepreneurial journey, influenced by his immigrant father, and his own struggles with allergies that inspired him. He talks about the challenges of allergy care in the US and UK and how Wyndly uses AI and telehealth to improve patient experiences. Aakash shares insights on revenue mode…

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E96 | When it goes wrong in the world of weddings 51:33

3M ago51:33

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Send us a text It is amazing how connected we all are today, and the world of social media has created some amazing marketing opportunities for us all to reach potential clients and speak to an audience. But what happens when it gets used in a more negative way, potentially in a way that impacts our business or even us personally? On the back of a …

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Simon Holland from Vance on Entrepreneurship, AI, and Scaling SMB Solutions 41:28

3M ago41:28

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In this episode, Simon Holland, founder of Vance, a back-office service for startups and SMBs shares his entrepreneurial journey from his diverse upbringing in Peru, Australia, and Spain to founding his first business, Papercloud. He discusses differences in the tech ecosystems of Australia, London, and the US, and explains Vance’s focus on SMBs an…

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E95 | Seconds, Associates and Shooting a Wedding for Someone Else 1:25:01

4M ago1:25:01

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Send us a text Inspired by us recently helping each other out with photographing and filming weddings we decided to discuss the practicalities and considerations of representing another person or business at a wedding. This conversations is helpful whether you want to or are shooting for someone else, or if you are looking for people to shoot on yo…

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Mila Khrapchenko from Ameetee on Navigating B2B investing 41:25

4M ago41:25

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In this episode, Mila Khrapchenko, co-founder and co-CEO of Ameetee shares her journey from public market investments to startups, discussing her 18-year career at Alpha Bank. She provides insights on investing in derivatives and highlights her focus areas like Edtech and Fintech. Mila explains the creation of Ameetee, aimed at facilitating late-st…

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Future of Robotics and AI with Arshad Hisham 48:04

4M ago48:04

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In this episode, Arshad Hisham, founder of inGen Dynamics shares his insights on his MBA journey, building executive teams, and the importance of investor-friendly funding. He discusses the mission to enhance human life through AI, automation, and robotics, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and much more. Timestamps Starting in Startups…

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E94 | Trends and what's next? 1:18:06

4M ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Send us a text However you feel about the 'new thing' or what 'everyones doing' it is something we all need to be aware of so we can understand how the current trends will interact with us and our business. The new trend might not be your thing, but we still need to be aware of what potential clients might be looking for. Even if that isn't somethi…

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How to use AI to boost sales with Thomas Ryan from Bigly Sales 48:54

4M ago48:54

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Thomas Ryan is the CEO and founder of Bigly Sales, a startup transforming the sales landscape. Bigly sales have helped others boost marketing and sales with AI-powered solutions. In this episode, Thomas Ryan, CEO of Bigley Sales shares the potential for automation in sales processes. He discusses the limitations of traditional sales methods and the…

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Bruce Ballengee on how B Corp Certification can benefit your business 57:18

4M ago57:18

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Bruce Ballengee is a Founder and Director at Pariveda. Pariveda is a consulting firm dedicated to solving complex business, brand, and technology problems from the inside out. In this episode, Bruce Ballengee, founder and director of Pariveda Solutions, discusses his transition from working at major consulting firms to starting his own company, inf…

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New Kitchen, New Job, New Life 20:38

4M ago20:38

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Alan and Justin are back! There’s a new kitchen, a new job, and a new lease on life. And there’s more on the horizon - a new car, lifestyle changes, and a secret Hawaii trip? All this and more on the return of the Alan and Justin podcast!

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E93 | Make Extra Money From Your Camera 1:26:15

5M ago1:26:15

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Send us a text In the middle of 2024 there is so much talk in the wedding industry, specifically amongst wedding photographers and wedding videographers about how enquiries are down, bookings are down. The general concusses appears to be that it is more challenging to run a small wedding business at the moment, so for photographers and filmmakers w…

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Exploring Sustainable and Personalized Travel Experiences with Olga Bortnikova 41:17

5M ago41:17

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In this episode, Olga Bortnikova, founder of startups YouTravel and Tripsider discusses her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of starting a travel company, and the importance of personalizing travel experiences. She also talks about acquiring customers, raising funding, and the effectiveness of marketing channels like SEO. Olga highlights the…

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How to live with Derek Sivers 1:00:39

5M ago1:00:39

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In this podcast episode, Derek Sivers, talks about his unique approach to life, discussing his book curation process, travel experiences, and his accidental journey into entrepreneurship with CD Baby. Derek shares his philosophy on money, emphasizing intellectual pursuits over financial gain, and offers advice on customer engagement through persona…

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Eugene Malobrodsky from One Way Ventures on backing immigrant founders 46:03

5M ago46:03

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In this podcast episode, Eugene Malobrodsky, Managing Partner at One Way Ventures, shares his journey from Lithuania to the U.S. and his evolution from founder to venture capitalist. He also covers the strategies for investing in early-stage companies and the challenges that new venture capital managers face. Eugene shares insights on the role of l…

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Creating fintech and consumer category leaders with Vikram Chachra from 8i Ventures 44:23

5M ago44:23

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In this podcast episode, Vikram Chachra, founding partner of 8i Ventures, delves into the nuances of venture investing in India. He shares his entrepreneurial background and his transition to venture capital, highlighting the cultural and generational shifts shaping the investment landscape. Vikram underscores the importance of understanding consum…

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E92 | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 update and other gear stuff 46:59

6M ago46:59

46:59

Send us a text For this episode I wanted to revisit a topic from episode 81 where I talked about how the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 could be a game changing cameras for hybrid shooters. Now I have had the opportunity to use it for a few more months on a variety of projects I wanted to give you a more up to date view of how useful it is as a tool for hybrid …

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Mohamad Khachab on building a leading consumer food brand to a $200 Million Sale 48:04

6M ago48:04

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In this podcast episode, Mohammed Khachab, Senior Vice President at BNP Group. his entrepreneurial journey from Lebanon to the thriving startup scene in Dubai. He shares the story of building and selling a company for $200 million, sharing the importance of assembling a complementary team and focusing on distribution before marketing. Mohammed also…

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John Li on building Vimcal, world's fastest calendar for remote teams 41:26

6M ago41:26

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In this episode, John Li, CEO of Vimcal discusses his transition from Twitter to entrepreneurship, detailing the evolution of his startup from AR technology to a fitness venture, and ultimately to a specialized calendar app. He emphasizes the critical role of executive assistants in product development, the necessity of user feedback, and the integ…

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E91 | Where we get our creative inspiration 1:43:00

6M ago1:43:00

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Send us a text As photographers, filmmakers and hybrid shooters what we offer to our clients is not just our creative skill, artistic flair or the technical knowledge we have to create photographs and films. Probably the most important element in our work and our unique selling point as a business is how we see the world and what drives us to do wh…

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Kyle Forster from RunWhen on How Product and Commercial Teams Can Collaborate in Tech Companies 46:49

6M ago46:49

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In this podcast episode, Kyle Forster, CEO of RunWhen, shares his journey from growing up in Silicon Valley to becoming a leader in product management. He discusses the nuances of product management across different customer segments, offering advice on collaboration between product and commercial teams. Kyle also explores leadership roles, the tra…

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E90 | The Lenses we use for shooting Hybrid 1:13:30

6M ago1:13:30

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Send us a text In the last episode we discussed the options when it came to choosing a camera to shoot hybrid photo and video coverage. The natural follow on it the discussion around lenses. We reveal what our favourite lens is and what are go to piece of glass is for different parts of a wedding day. We have a debate over zooms vs primes and ponde…

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Alex Twigg on building No-Code Platforms to simplify app building 57:08

6M ago57:08

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In this podcast episode, Alex Twigg, founder of Appeggio, shares his transition from the banking sector to creating a no-code SaaS platform. He discusses the evolution of his leadership style, the impact of AI on jobs, and the concept of "invisible banking." Alex emphasizes the importance of nurturing talent, the role of experience in leadership, a…

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E89 | Camera chat for hybrid photo / video 1:09:51

6M ago1:09:51

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about one of the most talked about things amongst photographers and filmmakers - cameras! Hybrid photo and video shooting requires a different level of speed and features from a camera, so if you are looking to get into hybrid shooting this episode will be really useful when it comes to choosing which camera s…

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Achieving Product-Market Fit with Boris Manhart from Growth Unltd 33:10

6M ago33:10

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In this podcast episode, Boris Manhart shares his experience leading Codecheck and his journey through the fintech landscape with Numbers. He shares his expertise on team alignment, leadership, and the critical role of market needs in AI startups. Boris emphasizes the significance of product-market fit, sustainable capital use, and the evolving dyn…

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E88 | What's so hard about shooting hybrid solo? 1:05:13

7M ago1:05:13

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Send us a text In our first proper episode hosting together we discuss the challenges of capturing a wedding in still photography and videography as a solo hybrid shooter. We go through an entire wedding day and discuss how we would approach each part of the day and the workarounds for the various aspects that need to be captured in both photo and …

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Think Remarkable with Guy Kawasaki 40:27

7M ago40:27

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In this podcast episode, Guy Kawasaki, talks about his latest book "Think Remarkable," exploring themes such as marketing excellence, the intricacies of podcast growth, the power of a growth mindset, and the art of finding mentors. Guy shares his journey, emphasizing the importance of quality in product evangelism and the challenges of leveraging a…

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E87 | Introducing my new co-host Kieran Paul 32:04

7M ago32:04

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Send us a text It's time for a change and to freshen up the podcast and we are starting a new series by introducing our new co-host Kieran Paul and photographer and filmmaker who has been in the game for almost a decade. In this episode we get to find out all about how Kieran got into photography/filmmaking in his early years, how he made his way i…

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The Pitch: Rewards of Media Entrepreneurship and fund raising with Josh Muccio 51:28

7M ago51:28

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In this podcast episode, Josh Muccio, co-founder of The Pitch and a general partner at The Pitch Fund talks about his entrepreneurial background, his ventures in e-commerce and media, and the intricacies of building a successful media company like The Pitch. Josh recounts the show's sale to Gimlet Media and subsequent repurchase, as well as his per…

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E86 | It's been a while, what's going on? 11:03

7M ago11:03

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Send us a text As it has been 3 months since the last episode I wanted to give an explanation and fill you in on the exciting changes to the podcast moving forwards. The How to Shoot Hybrid Podcast is for photographers and videographers who capture weddings, live events, work with commercial clients and work on creative projects. We discuss differe…

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How to approach Product Development, User Feedback, Team Building with Darya Sesitskaya from Shader 39:38

7M ago39:38

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In this podcast episode, Darya Sesitskaya, founder of Shader, shares her entrepreneurial journey and insights into product development. She emphasizes the role of intuition in the early stages of design and the importance of simplicity in product interfaces. Daria also discusses her approach to user feedback, highlighting that not all suggestions a…

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How startups can build sustainable distribution modes with Justin Smith from Recharge Capital 42:45

7M ago42:45

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In this podcast episode, Justin Smith, Managing Partner at Recharge Capital delves into his venture capital journey, his experiences at Recharge Capital and Tusk Ventures, and the intricacies of angel investing and SPVs. Justin shares his transition from auditing to venture capital, his approach to building a sourcing network, and the importance of…

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Life in a Pressure Cooker: Startup & Partnerships with Stefan Ross 49:27

8M ago49:27

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In this episode, Stefan Ross, Head of Partnerships at Pigment, shares his journey from sales to partnerships and his experiences in the UK startup ecosystem. He discusses the importance of strategic thinking and curiosity in partnerships, the centralized nature of the UK startup scene, and the misconceptions about partnerships. Stefan emphasizes th…

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Personal training and Bitrex! 25:07

8M ago25:07

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This week, Justin tries personal training and Alan started using a crazy chemical bitter nail polish that has bitter to stop biting his nails!

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Mastering Your Nervous System with Jonny Miller 40:53

8M ago40:53

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In this podcast episode, Jonny Miller, founder of Nervous System Mastery, talks about his journey from studying at Durham University to becoming an entrepreneur and eventually creating a course to help others manage stress and enhance resilience. He discusses his startup experiences, including his travel magazine and MapTier, and the lessons learne…