Greg McCallum

Founders Unplugged

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Founders Unplugged is a web series capturing long-form conversations with founders, entrepreneurs and investors from all over the world.

Author

Greg McCallum

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.thinkwork.info

Latest episode

Jul 23, 2025

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Episodes

Guerrilla Market Research: How to Test Your Product on a Budget w/ Nick McEvily Part 2 29.01.2025

Watch Part One of our conversation with Nick here: https://youtu.be/sui__oZ_qgQ Greg McCallum and Nick McEvily discuss the launch of Nick's new venture, Pinché Agua, a canned water brand in Mexico City targeting the punk and heavy metal scenes. They explore the importance of counterculture, social consciousness, and transparency in building trust. The conversation also delves into cultural her...

Building Startups That Matter: Nick McEvily on Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship 27.01.2025

Nick McEvily reflects on his journey as a product designer and entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of understanding customer needs, balancing data with intuition, and the intersection of design and leadership. He discusses lessons from the startup ecosystem, the value of collaboration, and the evolving venture capital landscape. Nick also introduces his latest venture in the water industry,...

Investor Explains Why Great Ideas Don't Always Look Good on Paper w/ Mike Bank 22.01.2025

This is Part Two of our conversation with Mike Bank. Be sure to watch Part One here: https://youtu.be/EkiUQ8nddbY Mike Bank discusses his work with UnderdogX, a startup accelerator that supports founders without requiring them to quit their jobs or relocate. Drawing on his mentoring of over 100 founders, he emphasizes the realities of startup success, common challenges, and the need for a supporti...

Debunking Startup Myths: An Insider's View on Fundraising and Valuations w/ Mike Bank 20.01.2025

Huge thanks to Yariv Ganor Startup Psychologist for sponsoring this episode. If you are a founder, learn how Yariv works with founders to provide support throughout the startup journey by booking a free consultation with him today: https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast... ----------------------------------------- Mike Bank shares his journey from investment banking to entrepreneurship, highlightin...

Navigating VC Investment Landscapes w/ Nick Mitushin 15.01.2025

Watch Part One of this conversation with Nick Mitushin here: https://youtu.be/i_nvOpPjLnE In Part Two, Nick and Greg discuss the state of venture capital, focusing on the exponential growth of startups, AI's transformative role, and democratizing access to private capital. They explore challenges for immigrant founders, VC investment criteria, and the importance of strong teams and skill gaps in s...

Cracking the Startup Code: Insights from a Global Incubator Founder w/ Nick Mitushin 14.01.2025

Nick shares his journey from student to entrepreneur and venture capitalist, exploring the role of curiosity, innovation, and startup analytics in driving success. He and Greg discuss building supportive ecosystems, empowering entrepreneurs with data, and the societal impact of entrepreneurship. Nick also delves into creativity, the startup house concept, the spiritual side of entrepreneurship, an...

AI SDRs: The Future of Sales or Just Hype? Chat with AiSDR CEO Yuriy Zaremba 08.01.2025

Watch Part One of the conversation with Yuriy here: https://youtu.be/IvgBiNlC97c Greg McCallum and Yuriy discuss how AI is transforming sales and education. They examine AI's potential to automate SDR tasks, enable AI procurement agents, and reshape consumer shopping while emphasizing trust and emotional intelligence in sales. Topics include AISDR's growth, innovative sales outreach, balancing AI...

The Power of Y Combinator & Navigating Silicon Valley w/ Yuriy Zaremba of AiSDR 06.01.2025

Yuriy, CEO and co-founder of AiSDR, joins Greg McCallum to share his journey from law to tech entrepreneurship. They explore the impact of generative AI on industries, the role of Y Combinator in shaping startups, and the challenges and rewards of building a company today. Topics include the rise of micro-entrepreneurs, the value of accelerators, legal hurdles for international founders, and how A...

From Setbacks to Success: Building MyArk's Data Revolution w/ Jen Lothian 18.12.2024

Huge thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode. Learn how their people management software can streamline your global organisation here: https://bit.ly/4eZeJ88 ----------------------------------------- This is Part Two of the conversation. Watch Part One here: https://youtu.be/tQw3jZW6ny0 We continue the conversation with Jen Lothian as she shares her journey building MyArk, highlighting the chal...

Navigating Chaos: Military Service, Banking, and Founding MyArk w/ Jen Lothian 15.12.2024

Huge thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode. Learn how their people management software can streamline your global organisation here: https://bit.ly/4eZeJ88 ----------------------------------------- Jen Lothian, co-founder and CEO of MyArk, shares her journey from military service to entrepreneurship. She discusses overcoming adversity, the challenges of fundraising and transitioning to civili...

From Burnout to Breakthrough: A Founder's Journey of Self-Discovery w/ Gabriel Isserlis 11.12.2024

Huge thanks to Yariv Ganor Startup Psychologist for sponsoring this episode. If you are a founder, learn how Yariv works with founders to provide support throughout the startup journey by booking a free consultation with him today: https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/EMQp ----------------------------------------- In part two of this engaging Founders Unplugged conversation, host Greg Mccallu...

Pivoting with Purpose: How This Startup Discovered a $1B Opportunity w/ Gabriel Isserlis 08.12.2024

Huge thanks to Yariv Ganor Startup Psychologist for sponsoring this episode. If you are a founder, learn how Yariv works with founders to provide support throughout the startup journey by booking a free consultation with him today: https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/EMQp ----------------------------------------- In part one of this two-part conversation on Founders Unplugged, host Greg Mcca...

Startup Psychologist Reacts to Founders Unplugged! w/ Yariv Ganor - Bonus Episode! 06.12.2024

In this special Bonus episode, Yariv Ganor, a seasoned Startup operator turned Startup Psychologist, joins our host Greg Mccallum, to talk about some hard truths, interesting discoveries and hidden secrets within the psychology of being a startup founder. In this fascinating exploratory conversation, Yariv and Greg look back at clips from previous Founders Unplugged episodes to get Yariv's take an...

Influencers in Food: A VC's Perspective on the Latest Trend w/ Clément Helinckx 04.12.2024

Huge thanks to Yariv Ganor Startup Psychologist for sponsoring this episode. If you are a founder, learn how Yariv works with founders to provide support throughout the startup journey by booking a free consultation with him today: https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/EMQp ----------------------------------------- This is Part Two of Greg's conversation with Clément. Watch Part One here: http...

Inside a Consumer VC's Mind: Funding Food & Beverage Startups w/ Clément Helinckx 01.12.2024

Huge thanks to Yariv Ganor Startup Psychologist for sponsoring this episode. If you are a founder, learn how Yariv works with founders to provide support throughout the startup journey by booking a free consultation with him today: https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/EMQp ----------------------------------------- In this conversation, Clément Helinckx shares his journey into the world of ven...

The Future of Startups: Raja Skogland on Board Competence and Founder Support w/ Raja Skogland 27.11.2024

Welcome to Part Two of our conversation with Raja Skogland. Watch Part One here: https://youtu.be/e7HOPsd4YhE Greg McCallum and Raja Skogland discuss the importance of governance programs for board members, the transition from founder to CEO, and the need for skill development among founders. They explore the role of advisors and mentors in guiding entrepreneurs, the dynamics of board governance,...

Investor Insights: Raja Skogland on Building a Startup Ecosystem w/ Raja Skogland 24.11.2024

Raja Skogland shares her journey from a career in private banking to becoming a prominent figure in the startup ecosystem in Norway. She discusses the importance of risk management, building a reputation as a founder, and the dynamics of relationships within founding teams. Raja emphasizes the significance of networking and shares valuable lessons learned from her experiences in various startups,...

E-Sports to Boxing: How Olly Weingarten is Disrupting Sports Management w/ Oliver Weingarten 20.11.2024

Huge thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode. Learn how their people management software can streamline your global organisation here: https://bit.ly/4eZeJ88 ----------------------------------------- Welcome to Part Two of our conversation with Oliver. Check out Part One here: https://youtu.be/3CjHdOoZ45A Ollie Weingarten shares his journey from being a lawyer to founding Summit Sports, an athl...

From Premier League Lawyer to Sports Tech Founder w/ Olly Weingarten 17.11.2024

Huge thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode. Learn how their people management software can streamline your global organisation here: https://bit.ly/4eZeJ88 ----------------------------------------- Oliver Weingarten shares his journey from being a lawyer to becoming an entrepreneur in the sports industry. He discusses his early career at the Premier League, the autonomy he experienced, and ho...

The Power of Being Yourself in Venture Capital w/ Amrit Sami 14.11.2024

Huge thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode. Learn how their people management software can streamline your global organisation here: https://bit.ly/4eZeJ88 ----------------------------------------- In this conversation, Amrit and Greg delve into the complexities of investing in deep tech and AI startups, discussing the importance of trust, human connection, and the attributes that make succes...

Beyond the Pitch: Understanding the VC Perspective w/ Amrit Sami of Mercia & Focal 13.11.2024

Huge thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode. Learn how their people management software can streamline your global organisation here: https://bit.ly/4eZeJ88 ----------------------------------------- Watch Part One of the conversation here: https://youtu.be/GMHwiiYDkmI In Part Two of this conversation, Amrit and Greg delve into the intricacies of startup leadership, focusing on the importance o...

The Art of Exiting: Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur 06.11.2024

Huge thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode. Learn how their people management software can streamline your global organisation here: https://bit.ly/4eZeJ88 ----------------------------------------- Check out Part One of this conversation here : https://youtu.be/bEY7wJT1qBc Welcome to Part Two of our conversation with David Graham. In this conversation, David Graham shares his career journey f...

The Art of Building Company Culture: Lessons from Hospitality and Tech 03.11.2024

Huge thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode. Learn how their people management software can streamline your global organisation here: https://bit.ly/4eZeJ88 ----------------------------------------- In Part One of this conversation, David Graham shares his journey as a four-time executive founder, discussing his early ventures in e-commerce and hospitality. He reflects on the challenges faced...

An Exited Founder Tells All: : Navigating Growth From Startup to Scale w/ Mark Dallimore S3 E14 P2 30.10.2024

Welcome to Part Two of our conversation with Mark Dallimore, exited Founder, Angel Investor and Co-Founder & CEO of Continuous Software. In this conversation, Mark Dallimore shares his extensive experience in entrepreneurship, particularly in the project management software space. He discusses his journey through various startups, leading to the founding of Continuous Software and its flagship...

Grit and Grind: Essential Qualities for Startup Success w/ Mark Dallimore - S3 E14 P1 27.10.2024

Welcome to Part One of our conversation with Mark Dallimore, co-founder and CRO of Continuous Software. In this part, Mark shares his extensive experience in the startup ecosystem and technology sector. He discusses the evolution of technology, the importance of innovation, and the challenges faced by startups. Mark emphasizes the significance of customer trust, grit, and determination in navigati...

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