Founders Unplugged

Welcome to Part Two of our conversation with Xander. Watch Part One here: https://youtu.be/jvs7CnwKNng In this conversation, Gregory McCallum and Xander discuss the intricacies of business development, particularly for startups and tech companies. They explore the importance of persistence, listening, and providing value in business relationships. The discussion also delves into personal branding,...

In this conversation, Xander, head of business development at Wild Vision, shares his journey into the creator economy, discussing the evolution of content creation, the importance of community, and the challenges faced by investors in understanding this dynamic industry. He highlights the role of AI in content creation, the nuances between influencers and creators, and the impact of the adult ind...

In Part Two of my conversation with Perdie and M from Hotbed we delve into the intricacies of the startup ecosystem, emphasizing the need for more in-depth discussions about entrepreneurship. We explore the challenges founders face, including the overwhelming amount of conflicting advice, the importance of authenticity, and the dynamics of investor relationships. The conversation also addresses me...

In this conversation, the founders of Hotbed, M and Perdie, share their unique entrepreneurial journeys and discuss the evolution of Hotbed from its early roots at Tech Hub to becoming a virtual accelerator designed to support founders globally. They explore the challenges and opportunities they faced during the pandemic, the development of Hotbed’s revenue model, and the importance of community b...

Welcome to Part Two of my conversation with Sam Oliver. Here we discuss the complexities of building software, particularly in the financial sector, and the potential of AI in automating sales processes. He emphasizes the importance of customer engagement and the evolution of conversational AI, while also addressing ethical considerations and the balance between innovation and regulation. Sam shar...

In Part One of my conversation with Sam Oliver, he shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing his experiences from starting his first startup at age 20 to his current venture, OpenFi, which aims to revolutionize the sales development process using AI. He discusses the importance of customer experience, the challenges faced during the acquisition of his previous company, and the legal hurdles th...

Welcome back to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this second part of my conversation with Soma Pirityi, co-founder and CEO of ETA Technologies, we explore his remarkable journey from Hungary to the UK and the entrepreneurial experiences that shaped his path. Soma shares the challenges he faced regarding the perception of entrepreneurship in Eastern Europe and his initial st...

Welcome back to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this first part of my conversation with Soma Pirityi, co-founder and CEO of ETA Technologies, we dive into the intersection of entrepreneurship and venture capital. Soma shares valuable insights on the importance of team dynamics and psychometric testing for startup success. We discuss how to assess founder alignment and the...

Welcome back to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this second part of my conversation with Toby Kernon, CEO and founder of Wagonex, we delve deeper into the entrepreneurial journey and the challenges that come with it. Make sure you have watched or listened Part One. Toby shares insights on the importance of having an entrepreneurial partner who understands the highs and low...

Welcome to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In Part One of my conversation with Toby Kernon, the CEO and founder of Wagonex, we discuss his entrepreneurial journey in the car subscription industry. Toby shares the challenges he faced in transitioning from trading to startups, the importance of building strong partnerships, and the realities of running a startup. We delve into...

Welcome back to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this second part of my conversation with Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and Breer co-founder and COO, Naman Tekriwal, we dive deeper into the practicalities of building a socially responsible company. Naman explains how Breer partners with bakeries like Maxims—the largest F&B group in Hong Kong—to collect surplus bread a...

Welcome to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this two-part conversation, I sit down with Naman Tekriwal, a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and the co-founder and COO of Breer. Naman shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a family of entrepreneurs in India to creating a sustainable craft beer company in Hong Kong. At just 13 years old, he founded High School Investor...

This is part two of our conversation with Elisabetta. Be sure you have checked out Part one before jumping in here. In the second part of this insightful episode, Greg and Elisabetta dive deeper into personal histories, spirituality, and the cultural impact on their professional lives. They discuss how their working-class backgrounds shaped their drive and independence. Elisabetta emphasizes the i...

In this engaging episode, Elisabetta, an Italian entrepreneur thriving in the UK, shares her insightful journey from moving to London to founding a recruitment agency dedicated to startups. Elisabetta discusses her initial challenges in sourcing talent for her own startup, inspiring her to aid fellow founders. She highlights the importance of embracing one's cultural background and accent to e...

Join host Greg McCallum in part two of this enlightening episode of Founders Unplugged as he continues his conversation with Eisha Armstrong, co-founder and executive chair of Vecteris. Not seen Part One? Catch it here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gregory-mccallum/episodes/Mastering-Productization-Strategies-for-B2B-Service-Providers-w-Eisha-Armstrong---S3-E6-P1-e2nsa42 In this segment...

Join host Greg McCallum in part one of this engaging episode of Founders Unplugged as he converses with Eisha Armstrong, co-founder and executive chair of Vecteris. Dive into the world of productization and learn how B2B service companies can transform their offerings into scalable, standardized products. In this segment, Eisha shares her journey from corporate executive to entrepreneur, discussin...

Join host Greg McCallum in part two of this engaging episode of Founders Unplugged as he continues his conversation with Gareth Hawkins, investor and co-founder of BizCrunch. Dive deeper into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship through acquisition and gain insights into the due diligence process that can make or break a deal. In this segment, Gareth discusses the common pitfalls in due diligence...

Join host Greg McCallum in part one of this engaging episode of Founders Unplugged as he sits down with Gareth Hawkins, Investor, and co-founder of BizCrunch, to explore the dynamic world of entrepreneurship through acquisition. In this conversation, Gareth shares his journey from the metal fabrication industry to becoming a pivotal figure in the entrepreneurship space. Discover the intricacies of...

Founders Unplugged: Part Two with Ollie Tiramuragan Collard Check out part One here: https://youtu.be/qcGxs7IjnKI Welcome back to Part Two of this insightful episode of Founders Unplugged! Our host, Greg McCallum, continues his deep dive with the inspiring Ollie Tiramuragan Collard, an experienced entrepreneur and podcaster. In this segment, they explore more about Ollie's journey, the realities o...

Founders Unplugged: Part One with Ollie Tiramuragan Collard Welcome to Part One of this exciting episode of Founders Unplugged! In this series, our charismatic host, Greg McCallum, dives deep into the journeys of inspiring entrepreneurs, uncovering the raw and unfiltered realities of startup life. This episode features the dynamic Ollie Tiramuragan Collard, a seasoned entrepreneur and podcaster wi...

Founders Unplugged - Part Two with Paul Hetherington Check out Part One of this conversation here: https://youtu.be/a6CNZariEVY Welcome to Part Two of this episode of Founders Unplugged! Join our host, Greg McCallum, as he continues his engaging conversation with Paul Hetherington, a seasoned Vistage Chair and non-executive director. Founders Unplugged is a podcast where we explore the journeys an...

Founders Unplugged - Part One with Paul Hetherington Welcome to Part One of this episode of Founders Unplugged! Join our host, Greg McCallum, as he sits down with Paul Hetherington, a seasoned Vistage Chair and non-executive director, to dive into the world of leadership, entrepreneurship, and business strategy. Founders Unplugged is a podcast where we explore the journeys and insights of successf...

FounderCatalyst is delighted to offer a 10% discount for listeners of Founders Unplugged. Get your discount here: https://2ly.link/1zDIJ Welcome to Founders Unplugged, the podcast where we dive deep into the minds of successful entrepreneurs and investors. In this episode, host Greg McCallum sits down with Phil McSweeney, a seasoned angel investor and startup advisor, to discuss his journey, insig...

FounderCatalyst is delighted to offer a 10% discount for listeners of Founders Unplugged. Get your discount here: https://2ly.link/1zDIJ In this episode of Founders Unplugged, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Phil McSweeney, an accomplished Angel Investor and the Founder of AngelThink. AngelThink is Phil's initiative aimed at helping more founders raise funds and succeed in their entrepre...

FounderCatalyst is delighted to offer a 10% discount for listeners of Founders Unplugged. Get your discount here: https://2ly.link/1zDIJ Join us for part two of our insightful conversation with Barney Durrant, founder of Bluebell Marketing and former Google employee. In this episode, Barney delves deeper into the world of digital marketing, AI, and the future of technology. Timestamps: 0:00 - Reca...