REFLECTION AND IMPROVEMENT – Bringing Agile Principles To All Functions With Eric Weiss – Bonus Episode
Episode Summary Systematic self improvement and self reflection are two aspects of entrepreneurial development that often get glossed over, and historically don’t exist outside of engineering teams. Bringing these Agile principles into other departments has helped Eric’s clients reach outcomes that previously seemed unattainable.
Building and Scaling a Successful Tech Startup
The Founder’s Journey: From Chaos to Clarity In the fiercely competitive landscape of tech startups, founders are often faced with the daunting task of navigating through chaos to find clarity and success. The journey begins with an idea—a solution to a problem only the founders seem to recognize. But the road to bringing this solution […]
LEVERAGE IS KEY – Growing Your Business Through Self Development With Serial Entrepreneur JJ Parker, Part 2
Episode Summary Something that most entrepreneurs learn through trial and error is the importance of leverage and efficiency. While it’s completely normal to attach yourself to every process in your company at the early stages, it’s highly inefficient to do so and will often lead you off the growth path. The sooner you learn how […]
BUSINESS MEETS ART – How To Build Multiple Successful Businesses with Serial Entrepreneur JJ Parker, Part 1
Episode Summary JJ took an unconventional path to entrepreneurship. He’s an art and design graduate who noticed a market gap in early tech back in the 90’s. Early in his career, JJ had to train school employees how to use video bulletin software, which is when he realized that the true problem behind why people […]
Escaping the Chaos: The Journey to Scaling a Successful Tech Startup
The process of building and scaling a successful technology company is no easy feat. With increasing competition and rapid technological advancements, tech startups face numerous challenges that can overwhelm even the most experienced entrepreneurs. However, with the right strategies and insights from seasoned technology executives, these startups can navigate the complex landscape and achieve sustained […]
SQUARE PEG + ROUND HOLE – How Technical Founders Should Approach Go-To-Market with Eric Weiss – Bonus Episode
Episode Summary Many founders build their technology and only then try to figure out what industry it’s best applied to. In the case of Davit, they had 24 different use cases they were trying to present to the market, which caused them to struggle with their business model.
NEXT GEN TECH – Scale By Innovating Your Tech with David Baghdasaryan, Co-Founder & CEO of Krisp, Part 2
Episode Summary Krisp has grown significantly throughout COVID and beyond. They saw a huge market opportunity with call centers where the issue of noise cancellation is truly prevalent and expensive, which helped them grow through word of mouth. Throughout this growth spurt they’ve been able to add a plethora of new features, and now they’re […]
TAKING THE RISK – Choosing Entrepreneurship Over Millions With Davit Baghdasaryan, CEO of Krisp, Part 1
Episode Summary Davit’s background is in engineering. If you asked Davit if he plans to become an entrepreneur a year prior to founding Krisp, he would have said – no way. But when he took the plunge, it didn’t take long for him to fall in love with it and unlock his hidden calling.
BUILDING HUGE PLATFORMS – How To Approach Building the Next Salesforce or Airtable with Eric Weiss – Bonus Episode
Episode Summary During those two episodes, Eric and Jan discussed what it takes to truly grow a platform business. Many founders want to go after a broad market and grow their company into an industry staple. As a startup, the likelihood that you’ll succeed increases if you find a narrow market and focus on an […]
Democratizing Venture Capital: The Path to Inclusive Investment Opportunities
Venture capital has traditionally been an exclusive domain—reserved for the affluent few deemed ‘accredited investors.’ But what if venture capital could be accessible to a much broader audience, breaking down the barriers that have historically kept many out of the investment realm? In this exploration of democratizing venture capital, we delve into the leadership and […]