Startup Mindsets

Popular video editing product founder, Arto, enters the studio for this podcast. As the needs of video creation climb, Async helps creators scale their content with an easy to use video editor. It's what we used for our podcast editing needs. We discussed: Cutting through the noise of being a creator with the science of content How living in Armenia influenced his career aspirations from wanti...

This is a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss. In this episode of Startup Mindsets , I sit down with author Ritu Mehrish to unpack the ideas behind her book “Rewrite the Rules and the evolving expectations around work and family. One of the most thought-provoking parts of our conversation explores a cultural shift that doesn’t get talked about enough—why having a family is no longe...

In this conversation, Ali Dastjerdi, founder of Raylu.ai , shares his journey from being born in Iran to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the AI and venture capital space. He discusses ​the evolution of his company, ​the challenges of finding product-market fit, ​and the unique insights gained from transitioning from an investor to a founder. ​The conversation delves into the role of AI in en...

Raffaela is a tech entrepreneur turned board director, with experience on boards including Porsche, €5bn PE firm Mutares, and tech unicorn IU.Her newsletter, The AI Leadership Edge , delivers actionable insights to over 11.000 investors, board and business leaders. Previously, Raffaela founded CareerFoundry and WWV, scaling startups to eight figure revenues and building ventures in frontier techno...

It's been a while, I know... but we back in action! Back in September, Paul Cecil, joined us to share his story as VP of Strategy at ReAlpha, the world's first AI-powered, integrated real estate platform. We cover How AI products like ChatGPT are being used in business and our personal lives for enhanced productivity. A career highlight moment in ringing the Nasdaq bell in Times Square as...

In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of the beverage industry with Jayla Siciliano, a Shark Tank alum and entrepreneur. Jayla shares her journey from corporate life to launching Bon Affair, a pioneering wine spritzer brand. Discover the challenges she faced in educating the market about a new product category and the successes that followed, including securing investment from Mark Cuban...

Stephan Schenk is the designer-turned-entrepreneur behind Stapelstein, the German startup that is redefining children’s play through vibrant, ultra-light “stacking stones” made from 100 % recyclable EPP. Inspired by a childhood spent in a family of educators, Stephan set out to get kids moving in the classroom; what began as a dynamic chair concept in 2016 quickly evolved into an open-ended play s...

Alan Bautista is a good friend since high school. His career story is quite inspiring for those who feel stuck at dead end jobs maybe in the restaurant industry. We also delve into politics, family life, and shoot the shit in this unfiltered conversation. Order your copy of Startup Mindsets on Amazon: = https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Mindsets-Blueprint-Innovation-Driven-Connected/dp/9815204874/ref...

What's up Startup Mindsets Nation! We've been out on the book tour in the Philippines but are BACK and better than EVER If you've bought a copy of Startup Mindsets already, you don't know how much that means to me, thank you 🙏 If you'd like to order a copy, find it on Amazon . Today's guest is Darren Cooke , the Chief Innovation/Entrepreneurship Officer at UC Berkeley . I was honored to have Darr...

Caroline Winnett is the Executive Director at Berkeley SkyDeck, a world leading startup accelerator. We discuss What it is like running a startup accelerator. How academics make the decision to commercialize their ideas and research.  What Skydeck looks for in applicants. Advising startups on their best path forward. About their fund _ _ _ _ The Berkeley SkyDeck Fund is the investment partner for...

He's debated Bill O'Reilly, our guest, Isaac Saul , started a politics newsletter called Tangle. It aims to make sense of the noise in politics by delivering straightforward journalism. We learn about Isaac's interesting path to entrepreneurship in that it took 7 final interview job rejections to say, "Screw this, I'm starting a company." Hear about Find the best cheesest...

Alex Londo and Mike Liu join the podcast to discuss their startup's partnership and collaboration. In this conversation, Mike breaks down how FreeFuse is transforming customer engagement and training with interactive media, bringing a whole new level of personalization and impact to digital experiences. 🌐 Imagine being able to create paths and journeys within a single video—content that feels lik...

Jane Mosbacher Morris stops by the podcast to share how her book and company go hand in hand in creating ethical supply chains for retail. Clients include Coca Cola, Visa, and Bloomingdales. Jane Mosbacher Morris is the founder and CEO of To The Market, a turnkey solution for ethical manufacturing, connecting brands and retailers to a syndicated network of sustainable, story-rich suppliers. Jane s...

Today’s guest is Torrey Smith, an eclectic entrepreneur and CEO of Endiatx, the pillbot startup.  Watch the Pillbot in action on TedX: https://www.ted.com/talks/alex_luebke_vivek_kumbhari_how_you_could_see_inside_your_body_with_a_micro_robot?subtitle=en My book, Startup Mindsets, is coming out on Jan. 26, 2025 reserve a copy with your email address here: https://www.startupmindsets.com/book Your s...

Hello Startup Mindsets fam, happy October! Today's episode features Alan Bautista, a friend from high school who's had a successful career pivoting from working at restaurants to landing a meaningful career in Recently, Alan was ranked Top 25 on SDRleader.com This episode's especially valuable to those looking for a career change, software sales stories, and inspiration to overcome adversity. Conn...

Dan travels to Redwood City to interview Martin in person about The Bonfire Moment, his work as a Principal of Organizational Management at Google, why startups fail, handling feedback and more on this episode. Grab your copy at https://www.bonfiremoment.com and find unique insights from pioneers of Google’s Startup Accelerator on why building teams is harder than building tech—and a proven way to...

Eric Colbert the founder/ceo of  @vouchvault2321  joins the pod to share his story creating the company, 🏄‍♂️ surfing, and being an entrepreneur. Start vouching today on the app: https://www.vouchvault.com Startup Mindsets launched our merch collection! Rep your startup mindset: https://www.startupmindsets.com/shop Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC0U3wic27w Check out our book s...

This a trailer for the podcast with the infamous question, "What is your startup mindset?"

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Kenny Eliason shares funny career and life stories and what led him to start his company, Record. Learn more about The Client App That Legal Teams Love at https://www.recordclient.com Collaborate with us as a brand partner: https://www.passionfroot.me/startup-mindsets Our debut book, Startup Mindsets, is set to be published this November. Read all about it https://www.penguin.sg/book/startup-minds...

Dr. Jonathan Baktari is the founder of E7 Health, U.S. Drug Test Centers, and eNational Testing. He was formerly the Medical Director of The Valley Health Systems, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Culinary Health Fund. He also served as clinical faculty for several medical schools, including the University of Nevada and Touro University. We landed a book deal with Penguin Random House SEA and I s...

I had the time of my life traveling to Miami and Houston. Here are my thoughts on the beauty of getting out of your hometown by enriching your mindset and energy. We landed a book deal with Penguin Random House SEA and I spoke a bit about my debut book this November. Enter your email for a chance at a free copy of Startup Mindsets: A Blueprint to Thrive in an Innovation Driven and Globally Connect...

Julia Enthoven is the Founder & CEO @ Kapwing, the startup that provides a new, collaborative platform for creating images, videos, and GIFs. Highlights: 📝 GROWING UP IN DALLAS AND MOVING TO STANFORD & SAN FRANCISCO 📝BEING MENTORED BY CAROL DWECK 📝 INNOVATE ON DISTRIBUTION PROCESS 📝 LEAVING GOOGLE TO START KAPWING 📝 HOW KAPWING CREATES CONTENT IN LESS TIME 📝 SEEING THEIR WATERMARK ON...

What up Startup Mindsets fans! I just had to come on here and spill my 2 cents about what it's actually like running a business and its affect on your personal finances. Last year as a side hustle we made about 2.5K from the podcast which is something to celebrate as an entrepreneur. A lot of people will judge you for starting a company but only you know how fulfilling and rewarding it truly i...

Dan catches up with one of the first startup founders he met while working as an analyst at VU Venture partners. Circuit is an all-electric, on-demand, local shuttle service. Download the app & Ride Circuit. https://www.ridecircuit.com Connect with Alex on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/espositoalexander Interested in sponsoring this podcast via strategic ad placement? Give us a holler:...