Join Laura Nicol (your host) as she dials into the stories of startup operators in the trenches of building and scaling companies. Together, we master the art of ‘building the plane while flying it', drawing on insights from leaders and rising stars at companies like Tracksuit, Canva, Culture Amp, Atlassian, me&u, Airwallex, Eucalyptus, and more. Laura's day job is Chief of Staff to Maxine Minter﹢Co Ventures—all views shared on this podcast are her own.
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The best-curated wisdom from founders, operators, & investors on executing at startups | Hosted by Roshan Cariappa | Head down, execute hard. 🔥 Millions of listeners seek out Bingepods (Ideabrew Studios Network content) every day. Get in touch with us to advertise, join the network or click listen to enjoy content by some of India's top audio creators. [email protected] Android | Apple
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A guide to the unique mindset and approach that drives Silicon Valley style disruption. Build product, raise money, and scale your startup like the best. TSP hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein share practical advice based on decades of experience at Google, Uber, and their own startups.
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Documenting my daily life running a startup, all the clients, co worker, and everyone I come across on a daily basis in the business world, I'll be asking questions and also providing value up front and my life spreading positive and kindness...!!!
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The Innovators & Investors Podcast: Connecting the Startup Ecosystem. We are on a mission to bridge the gap between founders, investors, and industry leaders across the early-stage ecosystem. By bringing together visionaries from cutting-edge startups, venture capitalists, family offices, angel investors, accelerators, and studios, we offer a platform for sharing invaluable insights, market trends, and first-hand experiences. Whether you’re an entrepreneur navigating the challenges of buildi ...
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The top CPG podcast in the world, highlighting stories from founders, buyer spotlights, highly practical industry insights - all to give you a better chance at success.
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Grit explores what it takes to create, build, and scale world-class organizations. It features weekly episodes highlighting the leaders who are pushing their companies to make a difference. This series is hosted by Joubin Mirzadegan, go to market operating partner at Kleiner Perkins, a venture capital firm investing in history-making founders.
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This podcast dives deep into the tactical moves that drive business success, as well as the mental and physical resilience required to sustain it. Hosted by Adam Callinan, a seasoned entrepreneur with multiple exits, an avid outdoorsman, and an family man with crystal-clear priorities, each episode unpacks real-world challenges, actionable insights, and the mental and physical disciplines that fuel long-term personal and professional growth. Whether you’re scaling a startup or refining your ...
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סטארטאפ פור סטארטאפ הוא הפודקאסט שבו אנחנו חולקים מהניסיון, מהידע, והתובנות שלנו כאן במאנדיי.קום וגם מחברות אחרות, ומיועד לכל מי שסטארטאפ מדבר אליו, לא משנה באיזה כיסא הוא יושב ברגעים אלו. מוזמנים להיכנס לאתר שלנו לתכנים נוספים - https://www.startupforstartup.com רק מתחילים? חפשו ׳Startup for Startup - צעדים ראשונים׳ If you’d like to listen to our podcast in English, search for “Startup for Startup - Global״
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Exploring the world’s greatest startup stories. Get a behind the scenes look into the founding stories of your favorite companies. Learn how the industries they operate in actually work, and learn playbooks and tactics you can use to launch and scale your own business.
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Where entrepreneurs get real about their stories and turn failures into lessons for success. Hosted by Megan Bruneau, The Failure Factor explores the journey of business owners, entrepreneurs and thought leaders who have faced significant challenges, persevered through adversity, and emerged triumphant providing listeners with insights to navigate their own entrepreneurial paths There's a myth out there that failure is career-ending and that success is achieved without any bumps in the road. ...
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Come join the CXNation and listen the CXChronicles Podcast! Each week we discuss all things related to customer experience, customer service, customer success & inside sales for today's world. Listen on your favorite podcast player today! CXCP hosts amazing customer focused business leaders and dives into customer experience weekly updates, ideas for growing your business and team, CX SaaS news and industry updates and provides tons of value-first insights from industry leaders. CXC is const ...
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The Fragmented Podcast is the leading Android developer podcast started by Kaushik Gopal & Donn Felker. Our goal is to help you become a better Android Developer through conversation & to capture the zeitgeist of Android development. We chat about topics such as Testing, Dependency Injection, Patterns and Practices, useful libraries, and much more. We will also be interviewing some of the top developers out there. Subscribe now and join us on the journey of becoming a better Android Developer.
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Tired of spinning your startup wheels but never gaining traction? Buckle up, founders and CEOs, because this podcast is your rocket fuel to profitability! Every week, we ignite explosive conversations with bold-faced founders, brainy experts, and even a few out-of-this-world vendors. Get ready to crack the code on growth, master employee engagement, and blast through your scaling goals. We’re talking real-world strategies, actionable tips, and perspectives that’ll make your business do a cos ...
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Science Inc presents: Hello Operator, where we are on a mission to give aspirational startup operators and creators the practical knowledge and tools they need to identify and develop their talent stack, find the right role, learn about entrepreneurship and network with like minded individuals.
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Opsy is a community of operations professionals working in tech. Every week, we talk with a different ops person we can learn from. We'll dig into the problems they’ve faced, how they solved them, and what we can learn from their triumphs and mistakes. Running ops at a startup is a hard job. We're here to make it a little bit easier!
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A show about people building the "machine" inside organizations to help grow their businesses. Whether a founder solving a need, an operator focusing on the fundamentals of a company, or employees scaling product, design, engineering, and other machines - we interview great people on their journeys and lessons learned.
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At this moment of inflection in technology, co-hosts Elad Gil and Sarah Guo talk to the world's leading AI engineers, researchers and founders about the biggest questions: How far away is AGI? What markets are at risk for disruption? How will commerce, culture, and society change? What’s happening in state-of-the-art in research? “No Priors” is your guide to the AI revolution. Email feedback to [email protected]. Sarah Guo is a startup investor and the founder of Conviction, an investment f ...
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Unscripted, anti-hustle conversations with real founders working through real problems. Behind closed doors, founders aren’t talking about the highlight reels. Listen in as we help each other–and you–navigate the ups and downs of life as a business owner, whether you’re on your 1st startup or your 15th.
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Insights from successful entrepreneurs & VCs: how to globally scale innovative technology ventures
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Fundraising isn’t just about pitch decks, valuations, or growth curves. It’s about relationships. Thrive Through Connection is a podcast from Visible that explores the human stories behind the capital. Founders don’t raise alone. They lean on their teams, advisors, peers, and investors to navigate the highs and lows of building something from nothing. In each episode, we sit down with founders and investors to unpack the setbacks, breakthroughs, and moments of clarity that shaped their journ ...
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Groundwork features Chief People Officers from the world’s fastest-growing companies. These leaders guide organizations through the turbulent times of hypergrowth by investing in human beings. They lay the groundwork that makes the impossible, inevitable. Join Lingo Live CEO Tyler Muse for conversations on how they became the leaders they are today, how they’ve navigated their toughest challenges, and how they envision the future of work.
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Talking to interesting people doing extraordinary things. Business, technology, spirituality, leadership and life.
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Welcome to the BreakOut Podcast. Tune in to stay up to date on all things tech talent, teams and trends through discussions with breakout technology leaders.
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Looking to work at or create your own startup? Want to learn to be more organized in either the workplace or in your personal life? You’re in the right place. Join me on my journey of learning exactly what goes into operating a company.
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Welcome to Agency Operators Podcast, your refuge from the industry buzz! Join us as we spotlight genuine experts in the agency and e-commerce service provider realm, providing a clear path through the clutter of fake gurus. Hear real stories, connect with your community, and showcase your authentic expertise. A place where agency owners share their stories and nuggets of gold they've attained through the challenges of growing brands and operating teams. Welcome to the Agency Operators Podcast!
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Entrepreneurs Exposed, hosted by Canadian entrepreneur Adam Levinter, is a business long-form interview-style podcast, showcasing some of the most influential creators and founders in entrepreneurship.
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Every business has a culture that affects how it performs. Culture isn’t optional. How you deal with the day-to-day people challenges in the workplace has a massive effect on that culture. Building a great culture is difficult. So we’re bringing together founders, CEOs, COOs, Heads of People & Heads of HR to share their honest experiences, their struggles and their learnings. At the end of each episode, you will have something to take away and implement with your team.
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Conversations with founders on why their startup is better positioned to win than the incumbents.
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To inspire technology entrepreneurs in Europe with stories and practical strategies from other successful entrepreneurs. If you are a CEO, founder, or work in sales or marketing, and your company is based in Europe or is looking to expand into Europe, then this podcast is for you.
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Effective Revenue Growth. The hottest topic right now in successful B2B companies. So, what better way to help you learn more about Revenue Amplification than listening to insights from leading professionals?We’ve sourced a great lineup of experts who deliver fresh insights on the Strategies, Tools, Process, Analysis, and Alignment that they use. We hope you enjoy the series. Subscribe to get the latest videos straight to your inbox.
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The Cannabis Accounting Podcast discusses the ins and outs of cannabis/cbd/hemp accounting. Topics include 280E, chart of accounts, starting & growing your own firm, overcoming software challenges, and more! Looking to get into cannabis accounting? To learn more visit dopecfo.com.
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The world of operations isn’t always glamorous, but it’s the work that can make or break a company. Join Sean Lane every other Friday as he goes under the hood of how hypergrowth companies operate. Leave each episode with the operational tactics you need to scale growth and drive results at your company.
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The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.
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The Investor + Operator (IO) Podcast hosts the most candid, vulnerable conversations about building companies with the world’s best operators and investors.
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Gain insights from leaders as they discuss their experiences guiding the organizations that make Medical Alley the epicenter of health innovation and care. Join us for conversations with top healthcare CEOs, startup entrepreneurs, and other experts in healthcare community who are doing innovative work right here in Medical Alley.
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Pitchdeck Asia powered by Pikkal & Co is a Megaphone for the startup ecosystem in Asia giving founders, investors and other ecosystem players a voice to tell their story in the long form. 10 Reasons Why You Should Start Your B2B Podcast TODAY https://b2bpodcasts.pikkal.com/podcasts
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Learn from angel and seed investors bold enough to write the first check. How do they decide which startups to invest in? How do they gain conviction in founders and ideas? How do they add value to their companies? Shaherose Charania and Aamir Virani are operators turned investors. They chat with their friends investing in early-stage technology startups and learn about their strategies to fund the best founders and startup companies. If you are an angel investor or seed investor, you'll hea ...
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Operators Only is your gateway to the secrets of business success, entrepreneurship, and marketing! Join top industry insiders and dynamic entrepreneurs as they share their journeys from startup to success. We explore actionable insights on building and scaling businesses, mastering marketing, and effectively selling your services. Learn how to craft irresistible offers, capture your market, and boost your bottom line. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned pro looking to sharpe ...
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Future-proofing the humans behind the tech. Follow Phil Gamache and Darrell Alfonso on their mission to help future-proof the humans behind the tech and have successful careers in the constantly expanding universe of martech.
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Host Chris J Snook interviews successful 6, 7, and 8 figure entrepreneurs on their failures (F-Bombs) and war stories; uncovers tools and hacks they use to gain competitive advantage; and answers audience questions in each weekly episode designed solely to remove the facade and focus on real things you can use to grow your business and stay strong in the game.
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Welcome to the connector podcast, an ongoing conversation connecting FinTechs, banks and regulators worldwide. Join CEO and founder Koen Vanderhoydonk as you learn more about the latest available trends and solutions in the markets.
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A podcast by Flowout where we chat with successful entrepreneurs, freelancers, and other amazing professionals that are crushing it in their game!
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Welcome to Strategy Next, a podcast that explores the latest trends and strategies in business, technology, and leadership. Join our host as they interview industry experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to gain insights and inspiration for your own strategic planning. From scaling startups to managing large enterprises, Strategy Next delves into the tactics and tools you need to stay ahead of the curve. Tune in each week for valuable insights and actionable advice to drive your busines ...
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The Operating System for Self Driving Cars (and Tanks, and Trucks...) With Qasar Younis and Peter Ludwig of Applied Intuition
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When will fully autonomous vehicles see widespread adoption? According to Applied Intuition, that future is closer than you may think. Applied Intuition’s CEO, Qasar Younis, and CTO, Peter Ludwig, talk with Elad Gil about how now is the best time to both work on self-driving vehicle technology and monetize it. Qasar and Peter discuss the advantages…
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#201 - Sales Operations 101 with So Good So You and SPS Commerce
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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Alicia Nelson, Sales and Customer Operations Manager at So Good So You, and Emily Curran of SPS Commerce to explore the essential role of Sales Operations in driving operational efficiency and scalability for growing CPG brands. Alicia provides a detailed look into how her team…
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איך מתכוננים למצב חירום בתור סטארטאפ? (מנכ״ל מאנדיי ו-VP Operations) - השמעה חוזרת
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במציאות הישראלית, אירועי קיצון הם לא תרחיש תיאורטי. בתקופות כאלה, ההשפעה ניכרת לא רק ברמה האישית והמשפחתית, אלא גם על הסטארטאפ שאנחנו בונים. לכן השבוע אנחנו חוזרים לפרק חשוב ששודר לראשונה ביוני 2024, והוקלט מיד אחרי מתקפת טילים על ישראל, פרק שמוקדש כולו לתוכנית ההמשכיות העסקית של מאנדיי. תוכנית המשכיות עסקית (Business Continuity Plan – BCP) מבטיחה …
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Ep. 170: Scaling Financial Operations: From Cannabis Startup to Multi-State Operator
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The financial systems that work for a single dispensary or grow will break down completely as you add locations, expand to new states, or scale your production. What was once manageable with basic bookkeeping becomes a compliance nightmare as your business grows. Most Cannabis companies realize they need more sophisticated financial operations only…
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The Connector Podcast - Unleashing AI: Power, Personalization, and Mythic Forces with Emmanuel Daniel
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Emmanuel Daniel, founder of TAP International and author of "The Great Transition," explores the fascinating connections between ancient snake mythologies, humanity's quest for immortality, and the rise of artificial intelligence in the financial industry. • Mythologies across cultures show humanity's aspiration for godlike powers and immortality, …
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Founder Feature: Francesca Pittaluga of Ciao Pappy
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In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Francesca Pittaluga, founder of Ciao Pappy, a premium Italifornia pasta sauce brand that blends the culinary traditions of Italy with the fresh, vibrant spirit of California. Francesca shares her entrepreneurial journey from a career in fashion to building a fast-growing CPG bran…
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The Connector Podcast - FinanceX #14 - Summer Edition
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Finance is undergoing a radical transformation that's redefining how we think about money, technology, and trust. The latest edition of Finance X Magazine pulls back the curtain on these changes, revealing a landscape where artificial intelligence has moved from experimental to essential. The numbers tell a compelling story: 85% of Belgian financia…
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Finding the Needle in the Data Haystack: How AI is Revolutionizing Enterprise Decision-Making
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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Vikram Srinivasan, co-founder and CEO of Needl.ai, to explore how AI-driven search technology is transforming enterprise decision-making. Vikram shares the origin story of Needl.ai and its mission to help CXOs, CFOs, and CEOs cut through the overw…
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Insiders React: Anthropic's Huge AI Copyright Win + Speech to Text Better Than Ever, Peter Thiel's Tech Dystopia
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Is training AI on copyrighted content stealing, or just learning? A major U.S. court just weighed in, and the verdict could rewrite the rules for startups using generative AI. Too many founders assume "training data" is fair game but that blind spot could cost them billions. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad, experienced startup opera…
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Meet AlphaEvolve: The Autonomous Agent That Discovers Algorithms Better Than Humans With Google DeepMind’s Pushmeet Kohli and Matej Balog
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Much of the scientific process involves searching. But rather than continue to rely on the luck of discovery, Google DeepMind has engineered a more efficient AI agent that mines complex spaces to facilitate scientific breakthroughs. Sarah Guo speaks with Pushmeet Kohli, VP of Science and Strategic Initiatives, and research scientist Matej Balog at …
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Inside the $2 Trillion Employee Benefits Market | Ryan Sachtjen, Threeflow
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Ryan Sachtjen is the Co-founder and CEO of Threeflow, building software for employee benefits brokers and insurance carriers. Our conversation starts with a deep dive into the nearly $2 trillion dollar employee benefits market, including the structural issues that actually give the smallest companies the most leverage. We also talk about insurance …
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Investing in Emerging U.S. Markets and Founder-Led Growth with FirstMile Ventures
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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Aaron Stachel, partner at FirstMile Ventures, to explore the emerging startup ecosystems beyond traditional coastal hubs, focusing particularly on Colorado and Texas. Aaron shares the origin story and investment thesis of FirstMile Ventures, a see…
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Your business is either a star or it's struggling - learn why.
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Send us a text Want to build a business moat so powerful competitors can't touch you—without the headache of chasing VC funding? Perry Marshall reveals a game-changing approach to market dominance that's hiding in plain sight. Marshall, author of "80-20 Sales and Marketing," introduces us to what he calls "Network Effect for Mere Mortals"—the overl…
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Building Trust and Vulnerability in Business with Max Yoder
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On the fourth episode of the Thrive Through Connection Podcast, we welcome Max Yoder, the Founder of Lessonly and author of Do Better Work. Lessonly was an Indianapolis-based company that grew to over 300 employees and $30 million in annual recurring revenue before being acquired by Seismic in 2021. Max joins us to share the lessons he learned from…
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Bridging Investment and Operations: AJ Dye on Scaling Tech with Vertex Innovations and Unifi Ventures
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with AJ Dye, COO of Vertex Innovations and venture partner at Unifi Ventures, to explore the intersection of operations and investment in the technology sector. AJ shares insights on Vertex’s focus on quality management and project execution within the telecom an…
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Beyond Ads & SEO: Fixing the Hidden Barriers to Amazon Profitability – Episode 58 of The Agency Operators Podcast
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Description: Most brands think better marketing is the key to growth, but what if the real challenges lie deeper? In Episode 58 of the Agency Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Matt Snyder, Founder & CEO of Brands Excel, to talk about how operational issues—not ad performance—are often what hold brands back on Amazon. With experience leading Amazon…
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Courtroom to Boardroom: Entrepreneur Judy Weber on Aligning Lawyering Skills with Faith for Business Miracles
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Judy Weber is a serial entrepreneur and business expansion expert helping women grow confidence and incorporate proven business strategies for scale while building on a foundation of faith. A former trial lawyer who has built businesses across marketing, real estate and interior design, Judy teaches her clients to think and win like a courtroom dyn…
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175: Hope Barrett: SoundCloud’s Martech Leader reflects on their huge messaging platform migration and structuring martech like a product
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What’s up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Hope Barrett, Sr Director of Product Management, Martech at SoundCloud. Summary: In twelve weeks, Hope led a full messaging stack rebuild with just three people. They cut 200 legacy campaigns down to what mattered, partnered with MoEngage for execution, and shifted messaging into t…
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#202 - Buyer Spotlight: Total Wine & More
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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Michael Lowry, Vice President of Global Spirit Sourcing, and Andrea Starr, Senior Director of Merchandising at Total Wine & More—the largest independent alcohol retailer in the U.S., with over 300 stores and $6 billion in annual sales. Michael and Andrea pull back the curtain o…
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Connecting Healthcare: Solving Medical Device Fragmentation with R Group
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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Justin Ramsaran, co-founder and CEO of the R Group and VP of Digital Health Solutions at Fukuda Denshi, to explore critical challenges and innovations in healthcare technology. Justin shares his deep expertise on the persistent problem of medical …
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307: הכל על יוזר אקוויזישן (שירלי קרליבך)
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מה זה בעצם User Acquisition,למה זה לא רק “לשים מודעה בפייסבוק” ומאיזה טעויות כדאי להימנע? *הפרק הוקלט לפני תחילת המערכה עם איראן* בפרק השבוע אדוה שיסגל מדברת עם שירלי קרליבך, Growth Marketing Team Lead במאנדיי, על אחת מאבני היסוד של מרקטינג – רכישת לקוחות (User Acquisition). יוזר אקוויזישן הוא התהליך שבו סטארטאפים מושכים משתמשים חדשים למוצר שלהם, ו…
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The State of Customer Service: Insight from the Restaurant Industry | Daniel Samir | Seasoned DC Restaurant Operations & Customer Service Expert
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Hospitality expert Daniel Samir shares what today’s customers really want, how COVID reshaped service expectations, and the lessons salon professionals can take from the restaurant world. Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review! KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🔅Clear communication and setting ex…
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GitLab’s CEO on Why the Next Great Developer Might Not Write Code | Bill Staples
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Bill Staples has spent 30 years redefining how the world writes, ships, and secures code. On this week’s Grit, the GitLab CEO shares what it takes to lead a public, all-remote DevSecOps company trusted by more than half of the Fortune 100. He breaks down the discipline of managing energy instead of hours, why weekly operating cadences beat quarterl…
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Venture Investing in Mobility + Tech with University of Michigan’s Early-Stage Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with David Brem, Managing Director of the University of Michigan’s Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund. David offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a student-led endowment fund focused on early-stage, sector-agnostic investments primarily in the Michigan…
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איך ממשיכים קדימה גם כשקשה (שלומי בן חיים, Jfrog) השמעה חוזרת
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התקופה המורכבת הזו מביאה עימה לא מעט שאלות אישיות ומקצועיות - ואחד הדברים היחידים שיכולים לעזור לנו זה הניסיון שלנו ושל אחרים, כדי להבין איך אנחנו יכולים בכל זאת להתמודד ולהוציא ממנה את המיטב האפשרי. ׳עם הפנים קדימה׳ היא סדרה שהוצאנו בשבועות שאחרי 7 באוקטובר וכל המטרה שלה הייתה לנסות ולתת תקווה, השראה ואולי גם קצת כלים ליזמים ויזמות ובעצם כל מי שמר…
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Founder Feature - Fane He and Kyle Nguyen of The Lucky Ox
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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker speaks with Fane He and Kyle Nguyen, co-founders of The Lucky Ox, a Vietnamese-inspired beverage company. They share the story behind their flagship salted lemonade, the cultural roots and personal meaning behind the brand, and how their backgrounds in fashion and design have shaped a prod…
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Navigating Early-Stage Enterprise AI Investments with BGV
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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast hosted by Kristian Marquez, Yash Hemaraj, General Partner at BGV, shares deep expertise on early-stage venture capital investing in enterprise AI startups. Yash discusses BGV’s investment thesis, emphasizing human-centric AI that augments enterprise workflows with ethical guardrails a…
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Insiders React: Sam Altman’s 'Gentle Singularity' + Workplace AI at an All-Time High, Meta's $30B Scale AI Acquihire
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Is AI about to transform the world… gently? Sam Altman says yes, but are we being lulled into complacency while the real risks go unchallenged? Startups everywhere are rushing to embed AI into their workflows, but few understand just how flawed that human-AI interaction can be. From broken prompting to billion-dollar power plays, the future of AI i…
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How to Raise a VC Fund Today, How AI is Changing Fintech, Traits of Top Emerging Managers, Why Everyone is Selling Secondaries, Triple-Layered SPVs | Samir Kaji, Co-founder and CEO of Allocate
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Samir Kaji is the Co-founder and CEO of Allocate. This conversation is a deep dive into the private markets, the evolution of venture capital as an asset class, and how there are now 10x more private investment firms than public companies. We also unpack why 90% of venture funds simply can’t raise capital right now, advice for anyone raising a fund…
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Mastering Customer Acquisition: Insights from Frances Anne Capital Partners
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In this compelling episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Romy Kochan, General Partner at Frances Anne Capital Partners, to explore a distinctive investment thesis centered on customer acquisition strategies as the primary driver of business growth and venture success. Drawing from over 15 years and 300 …
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CXC Live From Las Vegas At CCW, The World's Largest Customer Contact Event
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Hey CX Nation, In this week's episode of The CXChronicles Podcast #261 we were capturing live interviews at Customer Contact Week at The Caeasar's Forum in Las Vegas, NV. We joined 5,000+ attendees, from 49 states, 51 countries, and spent time meeting & learning from 250+ of the largest solution providers in the CX & customer contact center space. …
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ILIA Beauty Founder Sasha Plavsic on Turning $25K Into $100M, Defining Clean Beauty, and Why Her Kidneys Shutting Down Saved Her Life
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Sasha Plavsic, Founder of ILIA Beauty, the clean cosmetics brand known for redefining performance makeup, opens up about what it took to build a $100M business from a garage and a $25,000 line of credit. In this raw and vulnerable conversation, Sasha shares how a deeply personal quest to heal her skin led to the creation of ILIA, a brand that went …
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Just a quick note to say we're taking a short summer break and will return in July. Founder Problems is a podcast by and for real-world, fed-up founders. Three entrepreneurs in the messy middle share hot takes, actionable steps, and resources to navigate the challenges of running a business—no promises of 10x growth or swooning investors. Every fou…
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Navigating Venture Debt: Startup Insights from Multiplier Capital
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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Ash Vaidya, Managing Director of Multiplier Capital, to explore the evolving landscape of venture debt and technology investing. Ash shares his firm’s investment focus on mission-critical technology and technology-enabled services businesses that …
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What to Look for in an Agency: Choosing the Right Amazon Growth Partner – Episode 57 of The Agency Operators Podcast
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Description: Too many sellers are getting burned by overpromising agencies that underdeliver, and Blake T. Gale has seen it all. In Episode 57 of the Agency Operators Podcast, we sit down with Blake T. Gale, CEO of BLAZON, to talk about the hard truths of working with Amazon agencies. From spotting red flags early to rebuilding after a bad experien…
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Trauma to Triumph: Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur Sara Connell on Rewiring the Female Mindset for Wealth and Impact
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Sara Connell is a 5-time bestselling author and the founder of Thought Leader Academy, helping coaches, experts and entrepreneurs scale impact and create 6-7 figure income by becoming bestselling authors and in-demand/TEDx speakers. Seventeen years ago, writing a book about her recovery from sexual assault and addiction saved Sara’s life, inspiring…
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174: Joshua Kanter: A 4-time CMO on the case against data democratization
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What’s up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Joshua Kanter, Co-Founder & Chief Data & Analytics Officer at ConvertML. Summary: Joshua spent the earliest parts of his career buried in SQL, only to watch companies hand out dashboards and call it strategy. Teams skim charts to confirm hunches while ignoring what the data actuall…
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Revolutionizing Home Remodeling: How VeraAI is Streamlining the Design and Sales Process
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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Andrea Dottillo and Jeff Esposito, co-founders of VeraAI Technologies, to explore how their AI-powered SaaS platform is revolutionizing the remodeling industry. Drawing from Jeff’s 20+ years of experience in remodeling sales and Andrea’s expertise…
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Apps Are Obsolete: How Startups Can Leverage the New Era of AI Agents (Spotlight)
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What if your next startup competitor doesn’t have a single employee? AI agents aren’t just another software trend — they’re redefining the interface between humans, data, and execution, yet many founders still confuse basic chatbots with the true potential of these agents. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Jeremiah Owyang, General Part…
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Ep 47. The Water Cooler Chat with Gaby Howard & Laura Nicol
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Today, I’m joined by a co-host: the wonderful Gaby Howard, Head of Growth and Operations at Carted. Gaby’s no stranger to the podcast—she first appeared on Ep 23. Gaby Howard on Navigating the Shift from Founder to Operator in Tech: Insights from Carted and Flaunter, where the wonderful Paloma interviewed her about her journey from founder to opera…
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Ep. 171: Social Equity Programs: Financial Compliance and Reporting Requirements
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Social equity programs in Cannabis come with complex financial requirements that go far beyond standard business accounting. Many businesses participating in these programs struggle to meet ongoing compliance obligations, risking their licenses and partnerships. From detailed revenue sharing agreements to specific reporting requirements, social equ…
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A Startup & Business Evolution Hair Story + Advice for Hairpreneurs, Barbers & Stylists | Jared Scott | Owner + Barber + Master Educator, His Grooming | Member, DC Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
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In this episode, Jared Scott—barber, business owner, and board member—breaks down the real-life lessons from two decades in the industry, from building clientele and opening a shop to redefining what ownership can look like through micro-shop/salon suites. Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? …
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Stord’s Plan to Take on Amazon’s Logistics Advantage | Sean Henry
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What does it take to build the logistics backbone for the next generation of commerce? Sean Henry, founder and CEO of Stord, joins Kleiner Perkins partner Ilya Fushman and Grit host Joubin Mirzadegan to talk about scaling a national fulfillment network that now moves 50 million packages a year and reaches 15% of U.S. households. They explore how St…
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Building Long-Term Success through Operator-Led Investing in AI-Enabled SaaS
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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jim Curry, co-founder and CEO of BuildGroup, to explore a unique operator-led investment philosophy. Jim shares how their permanent fund focuses on early growth-stage, data-enabled workflow SaaS companies, leveraging deep operational expertise to …
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Unlocking Legacy Systems: Modernizing Mainframes via AI with Mechanical Orchard
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Edward Hieatt, Chief Customer Officer and Board Member at Mechanical Orchard, to explore the complex challenge of modernizing legacy mainframe systems that underpin many of today’s largest enterprises. Edward shares the genesis of Mechanical Orchard, a start…
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Founder Feature: Grace Mittl of Absurd Snacks
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In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Grace Mittl, co-founder of Absurd Snacks, a brand focusing on allergen-friendly snacking. Grace Mittl shares how a college entrepreneurship course sparked the creation of Absurd Snacks, originally inspired by a classmate’s dietary restrictions. What began as roasted chickpeas in …
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