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In our 10th and final episode of On Block / Off Block of the year, George Richardson speaks with Skyler Logsdon, CEO and Co-Founder of the best-in-class Lost & Found Platform, Boomerang. In this episode, Skyler opens up about: 🔹 His decision to avoid 'big companies' like Facebook and Google 🔹 The daring journey of building early-stage startups like Zirx, Tatari, and his first college business, MyKlips 🔹 The invaluable mentorship from Philip Inglebrecht, Founder of Shazam & Tatari 🔹 His passion for mentoring young people in need of direction Boomerang helps to reunite people with their lost items, reclaiming over $400,000 lost items per month and has 10 airport customers championing their platform. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion packed with entrepreneurial wisdom and personal growth tips! 🎧 Listen now: [link in the comments] Join the conversation and share your thoughts! 🚀 #Podcast #NewEpisode #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #Mentorship #ProfessionalGrowth

In today’s episode, Kurt Uhlir dishes on his impressive climb from kicking off a lawn care gig at 13 to making it big as an entrepreneur and angel investor. Kurt's entrepreneurial journey took an unexpected turn when he started a lawn care business as a teenager. His natural talent for sales led to rapid business growth, teaching him valuable lessons in scaling a company. Despite from what society expected, he chose to follow his entrepreneurial instincts, eventually venturing into angel investing. His story is a testament to the power of seizing opportunities, strategic investment decisions, and navigating the unexpected twists and turns of entrepreneurship. You can listen to the full interviwe on Gogopreneur with Gogo Bethke on: - Apple: https://lnkd.in/dg87ieB5 - Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d_ByBkpx - Amazon: https://lnkd.in/dciADPrk If you would like to watch the video version you can go to Your Home TV channel on ROKU!! Or go to their website: https://lnkd.in/dndncmmt Follow for more on all things Real Estate, Entrepreneur life, and Mindset. #Gogopreneur #GogoBethke #Entrepreneurship #Entrepreneur #PodcastInterview #Mindset #RealEstate #SuccessMindset #Podcast #Poscasts #PodcastEpisode #SuccessStory #KurtUhlir #StartupJourney #AngelInvestor #BusinessGrowth #FromTeenToInvestor #Investing

🎮 Sometimes, being an outsider can actually be your superpower 💥🤔 I'm sooooo excited to share this week's Life is the Game Podcast episode featuring the incredible Mariam Nusrat! Mariam is powerhouse and visionary founder who transformed her journey from economist to gaming entrepreneur. In this session we explore how Mariam rewrote her own story and embraced the entrepreneurial rollercoaster with fierce determination. 💪 Here’s what we learned from Mariam’s path to building Breshna.io (by GRID) and empowering others to become the main characters of their own Storys through bite-sized games: 🕹️ Naivety as a Superpower: Mariam turned not being a hardcore gamer into her advantage. Her fresh perspective became her creative edge—showing us that not fitting the mold can be your greatest asset. 🚀 🕹️ The Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster: One minute, you're envisioning your IPO at the New York Stock Exchange, and the next, you're wondering if you'll make it through the next six months. Mariam shares the realities of entrepreneurship and why resilience is essential. 🎢 🕹️ Energy Drives Success: Mariam's biggest takeaway? It's all about the energy you bring. Passion, consistency, and "I’m winning" energy will inspire people to rally behind you. It's up to you to light the fire! 🔥 🎙️ Life is a Game goes beyond video games—it’s about how we approach life’s challenges, level up, and build purposeful lives. Mariam’s story reminds us all that we have the power to write our own narrative with intention, excitement, and endless possibilities. 🌟 Listen now and get inspired by Mariam’s journey (link in comments)! 🎯 #LifeIstheGame #FemaleFounder #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #GamingforGood #MiriamNusrat #Empowerment #Innovation #Podcast

Navigating the Startup World Lessons from the Sports Industry In this highlight reel of our podcast, we sit down with Scott Jablonski, a seasoned entrepreneur and former sports executive. Scott takes us through his remarkable journey, transitioning from the world of sports to the dynamic world of startups. Gain valuable insights on: - Navigating the Startup Landscape: Practical tips for building a successful startup. - The Power of Adaptability: Learn how to pivot and thrive in changing market conditions. - The Role of Mentorship: The impact of mentorship in accelerating entrepreneurial growth. - Bridging the Gap Between Sports and Business: Explore the synergies that connect these two worlds. Don’t miss this powerful conversation with Scott Jablonski, filled with lessons and advice from both the sports and business arenas. Substack Link : https://lnkd.in/e4X6hQRi #startup #entrepreneur #business #entrepreneurship #advisory #consulting #sportsbusiness #NBA #NHL #StubHub #Techstars #Skydeck #innovation #success #motivation #inspiration #podcast #interview #businessadvice

*Views expressed are my personal and don’t reflect that of the organisation* This one was very special, Part 1 (Founder’s Story) of the First episode of Season 3 of Fintech Ki Baat Podcast is now out! Thank you Ganesh Balakrishnan for doing this and sharing your incredible experiences of building amazing startups: Momoe Flatheads Aurm! Click to listen to the full episode now: https://lnkd.in/dKYgx9qd Here are the key highlights from the episode: 🔍 Episode Highlights: • The right Mindset: Ganesh emphasizes the importance of thinking about scale from the inception of your business idea. • Portfolio Approach to entrepreneurs ship : Ganesh shares why diversifying your entrepreneurial ventures can lead to greater success and less pressure on any single endeavor. • Shark Tank BTS : Ganesh shares some unexpected aspects of appearing on Shark Tank, including the BTS and expectation vs reality off-camera. • Words of Wisdom: Ganesh shares Essential tips for budding entrepreneurs on starting young, continuously experimenting, and being flexible with growth and exit strategies. #entrepreurship #inspiration #Fintech #startup #podcast

"I need a CTO to build my govtech startup!" -False There is a lot of advice out there for founders, but often times they apply the wrong advice to the wrong situation. For example, not every company needs a "CTO" to get off the ground. Ansley Fender was so kind to share some of the misconceptions she's run across while building her company Grantcycle. If you are even thinking about starting a govtech company, you should be able to take something away from this conversation. Talking to transparent founders like Ansley, gives you a real sense of the journey and hopefully will help you not make the same mistakes we made. Check out the episode below. Also, big thanks to Jean Ross, RN for the introduction!

🎲🃏 You’ve gotta know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, and most importantly, know when it’s time for a pivot. In my latest conversation with Nigel Eccles, co-founder of Fanduel, we talk about why the most successful companies often have to change course to make it big. Nigel shares how his own pivots, from prediction markets to fantasy sports, led to building a billion-dollar business. Our conversation went deep into the lessons learned from his journey and the critical pivots that shaped his path. Key Insights: 💡 The power of probability – How Nigel’s background in mathematics shaped his approach to business. 🔄 Pivoting to success – Why most successful startups, including Fanduel, pivot and the signs to look for in your own business. 🎯 Focus on the right customer – Nigel’s insight on identifying a narrow, passionate demographic for your product’s early success. Have you ever had to pivot your business strategy to find the right product-market fit? I’d love to hear about your experience in the comments. 🎧 Catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/d5UgU_Jb and don’t forget to subscribe to Growth@Scale for more conversations with industry leaders. #GrowthMarketing #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #StartupLife #FantasySports

Angi's Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer, Angie Hicks, was featured on The Blind Ambition Podcast with Jack Kelly, which aired today! 🎙️ In this episode, Angie shares her journey from launching Angie’s List right out of college to building it into a household name. She also talks about the marketing strategies that fueled the company’s growth and success. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/efxZb7yy #Entrepreneurship #Marketing #Angi #Leadership #Podcast

🎙️ Exciting Announcement: Our Season Finale Episode is Here! 🎉 🔥 Dive into the world of entrepreneurship with our latest episode of Civic Thinker with Matthew Molter as we sit down with Ansley Fender, the Founder and CEO of Grantcycle. Join us for a captivating conversation where we explore Ansley's journey in building and growing her startup, along with valuable insights she's gained along the way. 🌟 In this special founder-to-founder chat, Ansley shares her experiences and wisdom on topics ranging from self-reliance in software development to managing costs and navigating the fundraising landscape. 💡 And that's not all! We also turn the tables as Ansley poses thought-provoking questions to our host, Matt, covering critical aspects of startup sales, enterprise deals, and more. 🚀 If you've enjoyed our podcast this season, don't miss out on this final episode! And if you'd like to see more, let us know by commenting below. Your feedback matters, and it could help us decide whether to renew for another exciting season! Listen here https://lnkd.in/dr_auf9M and let's wrap up this season on a high note! 👂✨ #CivicThinker #SeasonFinale #Entrepreneurship #StartupInsights #PodcastCommunity

Was lucky enough to be invited on the Snowpal Podcast https://bit.ly/4e9LcI1 recently to talk about all #startup things. When I ask early-stage #founders WHY they want to be entrepreneurs, I get three major answers. Most have bought into the heroic solo-founder myth and feel like entrepreneurship is a path to wealth, autonomy, and/or fame. Here's my take on all three.