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If you're not looking for feedback that tells you WHAT'S WRONG? = You're in BIG trouble! Especially as a startup founder on the Seed to Series B path. What do you think of what Joseph Jenkins says it this clip from the pod? #WMYT #WhatMakesYouTick #MakingRevenueTick #Masterclass Tick Talent

Founders can built great companies from anywhere. We fundamentally believe this at Hustle Fund. That said, there are many things special about building a tech company in Silicon Valley. This new Uncapped Notes episode talks through three reasons why it's so advantageous for founders to build in this San Francisco Bay Area region.

What is the #1 predictor of startup success? According to Y Combinator it is how long the co-founders have known each other. By that metric, my next guest on The Startup CEO Show is certain to succeed. Elizabeth Caley 🌺 Elizabeth (EC) Caley is co-CEO of Poppy. She has a long relationship with her fellow CEO as they previously built and sold Meta. Yes, that Meta: The one that enabled Zuckerberg to rebrand Facebook. As an aside, I did that deal with them. But that's another story. In this episode we explore: ✅ The co- CEO relationship ✅ How to avoid a two-tier leadership structure when the founders are so close ✅ How to push the limits inside your company And many more topics. Check it out. To listen to Elzabeth's insights, check out this episode: https://lnkd.in/gREeWiRZ

Building businesses that last: Insights from Andrew Dumont. In this episode, we chat with Andrew Dumont, founder at Curious. Topics include: • Building businesses from the ground up • Insights on scaling operations and strategic roles • Andrew's commitment to growth from startups to Curious Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/ggHzStnk 

What an incredible conversation with 🎯 Serena Lam, Founder & CEO of Fuzzy Sequence 🚀!   Serena’s journey is a masterclass in entrepreneurial agility, from her early days at IBM shaping her design-thinking approach to her current mission of revolutionising sales automation with Fuzzy Sequence 🚀. Her "Wizard of Oz" strategy for testing high-fidelity prototypes resonated deeply—proving that sometimes, starting with manual processes can lead to scalable success.   In this clip, Serena shares her insights on product strategy: focusing on customer needs, testing market interest, and ensuring your solution actually solves real-world problems. But trust me, this is just the tip of the iceberg. The full episode dives into everything from aligning roadmaps with customer feedback to scaling innovative ideas in tech.   You won’t want to miss this episode. 🎧 Links to the full episode are in the comments.   If you’re a startup founder, product manager, or innovator looking for insights into creating smarter roadmaps and strategies, start crafting your next roadmap today with DevReady.Ai—turning ideas into actionable strategies with clarity and precision in record time!   Thank you, Serena, for sharing your expertise and inspiring our listeners! #Leadership #Innovation #ProductStrategy #DevReadyPodcast #FuzzySequence #Startups

Just dropped the latest episode of The Daily CTO with Stephen Pollack, where we dive into the difference between aiming for success and actually planning for it. In our conversation, Stephen highlights the 3 key steps that every tech startup should follow to be truly ready for growth, rather than scrambling to keep up with it. From aligning priorities and building actionable roadmaps to setting up a culture of agility and clear communication, Stephen shares the hard-earned insights that can make or break a startup’s success. In this episode, you’ll learn: 1. Why a business plan is not a success plan. 2. How to prioritize resources effectively, even when they’re limited. 3. How to build nimbleness into your team’s DNA, enabling better decisions and faster pivots.

We've seen Nicholas Clancy grow from junior software engineer to CTO. Piero Sansone was fortunate to place Nic into his first role straight out of uni. In this episode of ScaleUp SoundBytes Nicholas Clancy shares with us his career journey and how this classic sliding doors moment shaped his life and passion for start-ups. He's scaled his career incredibly fast in what could only be described as taking the bull by the horns. Within a decade he's taken roles as Head of Engineering and now CTO. He's also an angel investor in other startups, which we also get into. This talk is all about what it's like to ride the startup roller coaster as an employee and what to expect if you are considering joining one. There's loads of risk, but the rewards are huge compared to a typical career if you play your cards right. Thanks again for chat mate! P.S. We are now up to episode 15! With a few more in the works! Please share with us your thoughts. Like us and subscribe so we can keep pumping out content that is relevant for you, your career or your teams! #startups #careeradvice #podcast #technologyrecruitment #technologypodcast #careers #technologycareers #headofengineering #CTO #angelinvesting

Such a great episode with some interesting insights into the start up world and so much valuable info to take away. I personally enjoyed the bit where Nick says to JUST SHIP IT! Something 50% completed and shipped is better than something 99% completed and not shipped. Thanks so much to Nicholas Clancy for coming on the pod and so good to have had a front row seat watching your amazing career through to CTO. If you are an engineer looking to get into a start up, or generally interested in start ups, it's a must listen! #ScaleUp #ScaleUpSoundBytes

How do you find your next startup idea? In this episode, we chat with Jeremy Yamaguchi from Splash about the importance of choosing a market you know well over following hype. Topics include: • Seizing business opportunities early on • Lessons on scaling and profitability. • Vision for the pool cleaning industry. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/g9SQZAca