[A] Growth Ventures Podcast with Hamlet Azarian

In this episode of the [A] Growth Ventures Podcast, Hamlet Azarian sits down with Tom Thompson, Chief Economist at Havas Edge - the world's largest full-service performance marketing agency - and Entrepreneur in Residence at Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs. With roots in naval intelligence, game theory, and behavioral economics, Tom spent over two decades applying the science of consumer decision...

In this episode of the [ A] Growth Ventures Podcast , Hamlet Azarian sits down with Michael Slawson , President of Apparel Advisors , and the go-to expert PE firms call when their portfolio companies need a serious go-to-market overhaul. With a background spanning international consulting, the World Bank, clean energy entrepreneurship in Kenya, and hypergrowth stints at Hum Capital and Clipboard H...

In this episode of the [A] Growth Ventures Podcast, Hamlet Azarian sits down with Jason Jones , serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Tellen , a vertical AI company reinventing how accounting firms conduct audits. With a background in venture capital, hedge funds, fintech, and DeFi, Jason brings decades of experience in identifying disruptive trends and translating them into scalable businesses. T...

In this episode of the [A] Growth Ventures Podcast, Hamlet Azarian sat down with Dennis Mortensen , a serial entrepreneur with four exits and a deep passion for building AI-powered products that solve real, tangible problems. As the founder of Launchbrightly , Dennis is tackling a unique but widespread issue in the SaaS world: outdated help docs caused by constant product updates.  Beyond that, th...

In this episode of [A] Growth Ventures Podcast, Hamlet Azarian sits down with Russell Palmer , the CEO and Co-Founder of CyberFilm AI .  Russell's journey from working at Microsoft and Samsung’s AI division to launching an AI-powered filmmaking tool is an inspiring story of innovation and perseverance.  CyberFilm AI is designed to help filmmakers create high-quality films on an indie budget, g...

Want to 10x Your Business? It Starts with the Right Leadership. In the latest episode of the [A] Growth Ventures Podcast , Hamlet Azarian sat down with Clate Mask , co-founder and CEO of Keap (formerly Infusionsoft), to discuss scaling businesses, leadership evolution, and the role of AI in entrepreneurship. 

In the latest episode of the [A] Growth Ventures Podcast , the conversation centered around solving one of the most pressing challenges for businesses today: workplace disengagement. Hamlet Azarian talked with Ghassen Benhadjsalah , a serial tech entrepreneur and co-founder of inncivio . It’s a startup focused on modernizing workplace learning.  With over 15 years of experience as a founder and a...

In this episode of [A] Growth Ventures podcast⁠⁠ , we hosted Walter Paulsen , the former founder of Blackhawk Network , who has had multiple successful exits, including a unicorn.  Walter shared his insights on adopting AI, taking calculated risks, and aligning technology with long-term goals.  His advice, emphasizing core values and sustainable growth, offers powerful guidance for leaders navigat...

In this episode of [A] Growth Ventures Podcast⁠ , Robin Waite , founder of Fearless Business and expert in pricing strategy, shared strategies for business growth by emphasizing value-based pricing. If you want to master pricing beyond numbers and learn why authentic video storytelling could be your brand's secret weapon, this episode with Robin is for you.  You'll also discover strategies to avoi...

In this episode of the [A] Growth Ventures Podcast , we sit down with Julia Enthoven , CEO and co-founder of Kapwing , to explore the journey behind building a successful tech startup.  Julia discusses her challenges while founding Kapwing and transitioning from product manager to CEO. Throughout the conversation, we dive into her unique leadership style, how she and her team stayed innovative, an...

In this episode, on ⁠[A] Growth Ventures podcast⁠ , ⁠Hamlet Azarian⁠⁠ , the CEO and Founder of the ⁠⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠⁠ , hosted Karim Abouelnaga , a vanguard and catalyst for change in urban education.  Karim shared his inspiring journey, starting from his experiences growing up as an immigrant in New York City's underfunded public schools.  He described how these challenges shaped his drive...

In this episode of the [A] Growth Ventures Podcast , Hamlet Azarian interviewed Chris Do , the Founder and CEO of The Futur , a platform that teaches the next generation how to turn their passion into a thriving business. Chris shared how he transitioned into an art director role, where he honed his skills and passion for storytelling through design.  Chris’s design philosophy centers around the i...

In this episode of the [A] Growth Ventures Podcast , Hamlet Azarian⁠⁠ , the CEO and Founder of the ⁠⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠⁠ , hosted Adam Robinson , the Founder and CEO of Retention.com , a SaaS company generating over $22M ARR.  Adam Robinson shared his journey in finance and entrepreneurship, from choosing finance as a career to lessons from his first startup.  Tune in to hear the full conversa...

In this episode of [A] Growth Ventures Podcast , Hamlet Azarian⁠⁠ , the CEO and Founder of the ⁠⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠⁠ , hosted Armen Kocharyan , the Managing Director and Co-Founder of⁠ VOLO LLC , a leading software outsourcing company. We explored Armen's journey in the software industry and his creative approach to software development. Armen also shared insights into managing a team of over...

In this episode of [A] Growth Ventures Podcast , Hamlet Azarian⁠⁠ , the CEO and Founder of the ⁠⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠⁠ , hosted Artem Harutyunyan , the Co-Founder and CTO at bardeen.ai . Artem shared his journey, starting from his engineering background to experiences at CERN and Qualis.  We discussed his academy life lessons, problem-solving strategies, and the values he prioritizes.  Tune in t...

In this episode of [A] Growth Venture Podcast , Hamlet Azarian⁠⁠ , the CEO and Founder of the ⁠⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠⁠ , is discussing venture capital and tech investments with Daniil Stolyarov , a Partner at Almaz Capital Partners .  Daniil shared his journey from Amro Bank to the mission and vision of Almaz Capital.   He also provided valuable perspectives on mergers and acquisitions and offere...

In this podcast episode on ⁠[A] Growth Ventures podcast⁠ , ⁠Hamlet Azarian⁠⁠ , the CEO and Founder of the ⁠⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠⁠ , hosts Minas Apelian , the retired Vice President of Internal and External Venturing at Saint-Gobain , a pioneering force in advanced materials production.  Through his insights and experiences, Apelian sheds light on the vital role of teamwork, leadership in innovat...

In this [A] Growth Ventures Podcast episode, Hamlet Azarian⁠⁠ , the CEO and Founder of the ⁠⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠⁠ , hosted William Hsu , Co-founder and managing director at Mucker Capital .  William unveils the secret behind successful founders, sharing insights from his journey from Taiwan to the USA.  He reflects on his time at Mucker Capital and eBay, revealing the keys to entrepreneurial su...

In this episode on [A] Growth Ventures podcast , Hamlet Azarian⁠⁠ , the CEO and Founder of the ⁠⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠⁠ , hosts Paolo Pirjanian , a pioneer in personal robotics and the visionary behind Embodied INC and its revolutionary AI companion, Moxie.  Paolo shares his journey from a challenging childhood to lessons learned through hardship. He discusses his experiences at NASA's JPL and bu...

In this [A] Growth Ventures Podcast episode, Hamlet Azarian⁠⁠ , the CEO and Founder of the ⁠⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠⁠ , hosted David Tonoyan , President of dot818 and a visionary in digital advertising and performance marketing.  David shared his insights into performance marketing, leadership, business success, and company culture.  This episode is a must-listen for those who have a new business a...

In this episode of [A] Growth Ventures podcast , Hamlet Azarian⁠⁠ , the CEO and Founder of the ⁠⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠⁠ , hosts Nardo Monaloto , the General Partner at Qubits Ventures , focusing on quantum startups. Nardo is a trailblazer in deep technology and healthcare innovation.  Listen to this episode to explore Nardo’s insights into healthcare innovation and the huge potential of quantum c...

In this episode on [A] Growth Ventures podcast , Hamlet Azarian⁠⁠ , the CEO and Founder of the ⁠⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠⁠ , hosts Walter De Brouwer , the Chief Scientific Officer at Sharecare Inc ., who shares his insights on AI, blockchain, and the fascinating evolution of language. Explore Walter's journey from Belgium to the heart of Silicon Valley, healthcare, and even music.

In this [A] Growth Ventures Podcast episode, Hamlet Azarian , the CEO and Founder of the Azarian Growth Agency , interviews Heather Meeker , a distinguished expert in open-source licensing and General Partner at OSS Capital .  We explore Heather's role at OSS Capital and its startup investment criteria. For a deeper dive into the COSS business, check out Heather’s new book, " From Project to Profi...

In this episode on [A] Growth Ventures podcast , Hamlet Azarian⁠ , the CEO and Founder of the ⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠ , hosts Brian Mac Mahon , the Founder and CEO of Expert DOJO , a prominent startup accelerator in Southern California, who shares his insights into the startup ecosystem and entrepreneurship. Brian delved into the journey of startups reaching the unicorn stage and highlighted succe...

In this insightful episode on [A] Growth Ventures podcast , Hamlet Azarian , the CEO and Founder of the Azarian Growth Agency , hosts  Sunil Gunderia , the Chief Innovation Officer at Age of Learning , a trailblazing company in the educational technology space. In this episode, Sunil provides insights into the innovative work at the Age of Learning and the enduring impact of its visionary founder,...