Listen Up, Startups: Recent Episodes
Ashlie
So, you want to change the world? With thousands of new startups hitting the scene each year, looking to drive innovation and economic growth across the globe - you are certainly not alone: although, it can feel that way a lot of the time. But what if it didn’t have to? I’m Ashlie Collins and I have been where you are - 3 times so far - and I have experienced the ups and downs of building, scaling and exiting and have committed myself to healing the way startup life works - from the top down - so that you can have the impact you set out to have! Join me as I trace our roots back to the history and leaders responsible for shaping business as we know it, unearth the stories of companies and individuals challenging the status quo and venture across time to explore bold visions for a new world of business. New episodes every Monday. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it.
Here at Listen Up, Startups we are all about exploring bold visions of the future.
That's why we couldn't wait to sit down with Ivan Liljeqvist (Founder of Moralis Web3) and explore the question of what it actually takes to make development on Web3 as easy as Web2...
... to take up the mantle of equipping folks to build...
NFT Marketplaces
block explorers
in-game events
live price feeds
NFT auction sites
block authentication
... AND portfolio apps faster than ever?
Spoiler alert, it's got more to do with self belief and discipline than it does with a traditional career pathway.
You won't want to miss this chat!
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Humanity's healthcare needs are evolving faster than most of us can keep up with.
And while many seem to be awakening to the nuance that goes into providing truly transformative treatments, challenging the giants is not a job for the faint of heart - especially when Cannabis enters the medical arena.
Luckily there are folks like Michael Sassano - Founder, Chairman & CEO of Somai Pharmaceuticals and one of the most respected executives in the pharmaceutical cannabis space today - who are are committed to the journey.
Join us for Episode 11 where chat openly about what it takes to develop large scale cannabis infrastructure globally and what that means for Michael as a Founder.
Need additional support on your journey?
Download the Seven Summits App and start your free 7 day alignment challenge today!
Want a more personal touch?... explore coaching options with Ashlie.
And don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram!!
You can't really talk about the future of business without crypto entering the conversation, but it's a topic that intimidates a lot of folks (whether we are willing to admit it or not).
But especially in today's global economic conditions, we can't run from this exciting (albeit oft complex) investment option.
So if you find yourself crypto-curious (but want to make the move to crypto-capable), join me for this illuminating conversation with Ayelen Denovitzer Co-Founder and CEO of Solvo.
We chat everything from her entrepreneurial journey, to how Solvo is out in the field working tirelessly to unlock the best of crypto - no hoops or barriers.
Is that the Metaverse I hear calling?!
Need additional support on your journey?
Download the Seven Summits App and start your free 7 day alignment challenge today!
Want a more personal touch?... explore coaching options with Ashlie.
And don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram!!
The transition from Startup to Scaleup bring fresh challenges and opportunities - you didn't think you were going to be allowed to get comfortable, did you??
Join me as I sit down with author of the amazing book The Entrepreneurial Scaleup System and BizSmart Founder, Kevin Brent.
We chat what to expect when scaling, deciding whether or not you want to scale and he gives a glimpse into his journey as a Founder.
Loads of value in this chat and if you still want more... the BizSmart website (www.esusgroup.co.uk) is full of practical resources!
Need additional support on your journey?
Download the Seven Summits App and start your free 7 day alignment challenge today!
Want a more personal touch?... explore coaching options with Ashlie.
And don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram!!
Deciding what to do with your hard earned funds can be one of the most stressful parts of startup life!
And the PR line item usually comes up pretty early in the conversation... especially if you are a former corporate exec founding for the first time or are entering a brand new space and need to establish a name for yourself.
Given the monthly price tag. fixed term contracts and bandwidth challenges that crop up it can be really easy to file PR away as an "I'll get to that later."
But what if there were a less risky, less stressful and more flexible way to approach PR in the early days? One with a clear path to more help when you are ready for it?
Join Jonathan Williams, Founder of Briefly.app and StartPR, as we dive into trailblazing approaches designed with early stage Startups in mind and chat candidly about my own ongoing journey with PR/learnings across various startup adventures - spoiler alert, it's not really a nice to have!
Need additional support on your journey?
Download the Seven Summits App and start your free 7 day alignment challenge today!
Want a more personal touch?... explore coaching options with Ashlie.
And don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram!!
Certain generations (ahem, mine) grew up on Gordon Gekko's Greed is Good speech.
It shaped how we approached sales, leadership and the business models we designed and deployed.
For many of us, it took a decade (or two) to come to terms with how unnecessarily hard we were marking our own lives. To wake up to the bottom line improving ideology of co-operation and indiscriminate empathy.
Join me as I sit down with Martin Anderson - Co-Founder and CEO at Lemon Contact Centre - as we candidly explore his journey to a healthier way of leading and working.
And discuss practical things you can bring into your world of work starting - NOW!
Need additional support on your journey?
Download the Startup Therapy app and start your free 7 day challenge today!
Want a more personal touch?... explore coaching options with Ashlie.
And don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram!!
The GoodNet is an early stage startup that dares to believe that advertising can do good in the world.
Everyday, this team is out in the field making it easier for us - the humans buying the things - to connect with brands, products and services that align to our personal values (minus the greenwashing).
Needless to say, I was pretty darn excited to sit down with one of their Co-Founders - Guy Jones - to chat everything from how he mustered the courage to take the plunge into startuphood to the practical ways The GoodNet stays grounded in their mission to make the world greener, healthier and fairer day to day!
Don't miss these gems!!
Need additional support on your journey?
Download the Startup Therapy app and start your free 7 day challenge today!
Want a more personal touch?... explore coaching options with Ashlie.
And don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram!!
What if you only did what felt right for you?
No matter what anyone else had to say about it.
I'm not talking about saying no to hard work, I'm talking about opening yourself up to opportunities you never thought possible - and taking action!
How good could you let it get?
Join me as I sit down with Fifi Anicah: a model, artist and entrepreneur that has been described as "The Modern Day Frida Kahlo" and cleverly parlayed her modelling platform into a channel for art based brand collaborations.
Fifi shows up in service of the greater good by deploying colour psychology in her art - inspiring each of us to do the inner work required to grow into the best version of ourselves.
She is truly leading the way and unapologetically experiencing success on her terms.
You won't want to miss her story!
Need additional support on your journey?
Download the Startup Therapy app and start your free 7 day challenge today!
Want a more personal touch?... explore coaching options with Ashlie.
And don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram!!
Is there someone in your world that makes you really angry?
Could that anger be interfering with your effectiveness as a leader?
Are you capable of showing them compassion?
This is a personal challenge for me.
In this episode, I have a raw conversation about the person that challenges my capacity to show compassion the most and the steps I am taking to move closer to the leader I want to be.
Have you ever asked yourself, should I become a Founder?
Answering this question is anything but straightforward, bringing up a host of personal and professional elements.
Join me for Episode 3 as I spend time with the Founder stories from an amazing group of women that I spent time with recently on retreat in Fuerteventura and the questions we found we each asked ourselves!
Last week, we spent time with a small piece of Queen Elizabeth II's Leadership Legacy. Before we travel further on that journey, I want to be up front with everyone about why I founded Humane Startup, why I started this podcast. Oh, and, I have another #leadthewaychallenge for you. Tune in and share your #leadtheway stories on Social Media.
Join me for the first episode of Listen Up Startups where will be begin to explore the substantial leadership legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, learn from her example and accept an invitation to challenge ourselves to #leadtheway.
Listen Up, Startups
**So, you want to change the world?
With thousands of new startups hitting the scene each year, looking to drive innovation and economic growth across the globe - you are certainly not alone: although, it can feel that way a lot of the time.**
But what if it didn’t have to?
I’m Ashlie Collins and I have been where you are - 3 times so far - and I have experienced the ups and downs of building, scaling and exiting and have committed myself to healing the way startup life works - from the top down - so that you can have the impact you set out to have!
Join me as I trace our roots back to the history and leaders responsible for shaping business as we know it, unearth the stories of companies and individuals challenging the status quo and venture across time to explore bold visions for a new world of business.
New episodes every Monday. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it.