Next Level Show by STRV: Recent Episodes
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Informal conversations led by STRV co-founder and CEO Lubo Smid with people behind next-level ideas, products and technology changing the world around us.
Meet Adam Callinan, co-founder of BottleKeeper, who bootstrapped his business from $0 to $8M in just three years. In this episode, Adam shares insights on entrepreneurship, from risk-taking to smart marketing. He also discusses his experience on Shark Tank and the impact it had on the company's success. After selling BottleKeeper, Adam founded Pentane, a SaaS platform that helps businesses improve profitability.00:00 - Meet Adam Callinan: Introduction and Background03:18 - From Medicine to Entrepreneurship06:05 - Creating BottleKeeper: From Idea to $8M23:16 - Shark Tank: Boosting Growth and Exposure25:27 - Wearing Many Hats: Scaling without a Team27:15 - Life After Shark Tank28:23 - The Consulting Deal That Fell Through29:22 - Why IP Protection Matters39:32 - Breaking Down the Keys to Success43:15 - Introducing Pentane: A Smarter Way to Manage ProfitabilityAdam Callinan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammcallinan/
Meet Robbie Bent, the visionary co-founder of Othership, which has now opened the largest sauna and ice bath studio in New York City. Robbie's journey from an early Ethereum employee to a wellness entrepreneur is nothing short of remarkable. Starting from humble beginnings in a garage, he built two studios in Toronto before raising $8 million to create the largest sauna in New York.Chapters0:00 Intro2:17 Insights from Building the Combination of Digital and Physical Product12:40 Pivotal Moments That Led to Founding the Passion for Sauna, Ice Baths, and Breathing18:00 Huge Impact of Having Community and Othership's Success Keys22:30 Differences of Moving with Business and Impact of Being Around as a Founder25:20 The Sacrifice of Going All-In as a Founder27:00 Sources of Willpower, Inspiration, and Motivation30:00 The Costs and Benefits of Building in New York32:30 Hard Process of Raising Money for Your Dream37:00 Trends in the Sport and Wellness Space39:00 Robbie's Vision for Othership45:00 Lessons Learned from Scaling the Business and Building in NYC46:00 What It Really Takes to Be the CEO and How Routines Can Help to Deal with Challenges49:30 How to Keep Innovating and Explore Different Approaches
Meet Maria Zhang, a tech leader with an impressive background. She’s been VP of Engineering at Google, GM: AI for Products at Meta, VP of Engineering at Instagram, VP of Engineering at LinkedIn, CTO at Tinder, and VP of Engineering at Yahoo. Now, she's working on her own AI startup, Proactive AI Lab.00:00 - Introduction: Meet Maria Zhang and Discover Her Vision for AI05:20 - Personalization and Democratization of Technology09:45 - Future of Devices We Use18:25 - The Importance of Open-Source Models21:00 - Decision Process to Start Building a Startup24:00 - OpenAI Success and the Rise of AI30:50 - Gaps and Opportunities in the AI Space33:00 - Proactive AI Lab36:00 - Strategy to Keep Up with Today’s Fast-Moving World40:00 - Balancing Work and Life43:00 - Tough Challenges as a Leader in the Tech Space46:12 - Artificial General Intelligence52:00 - Technology Advancements and Predictions
Meet Daniel Khachab, CEO of Choco, the innovative tech company transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste. With a bold vision to drive zero food waste, Choco has raised $326 million, rapidly reaching a $1.2 billion valuation in just four years. In this episode, we dive deep into the problem of overproduction, the complexity of food supply chain, and how Choco is leveraging AI to truly transform the industry.
00:00 - Introduction: Meet Daniel Khachab and Discover the Vision Behind Choco
01:19 - Transitioning from Military to Rocket Internet: Key Lessons Learned
07:45 - Analyzing Four Factors Behind the Decline of Rocket Internet
10:00 - Identifying the Problem: The Genesis of Choco’s Mission
17:30 - Tackling Overproduction: Choco’s Comprehensive Supply Chain Strategy
25:20 - Designing Great Products for Offline Users
29:03 - Measuring the Impact: What Choco’s Solutions Have Achieved
30:40 - Secrets to Rapid Expansion: Choco’s Generational Growth Model
33:40 - Insights from Raising $326 Million: Strategies and Takeaways
37:50 - The Benefits of Building in Stealth Mode
40:55 - AI and the Future: Choco’s Innovations and New Products
44:40 - Strategies for Attracting Top AI Talent
46:00 - Staying Ahead: Keeping Up with Tech Developments
48:20 - Fostering Innovation: Choco’s Two-Week AI Hackathon
54:20 - Today's Biggest Challenges Facing Choco
55:50 - Personalizing AI: How Daniel Khachab Integrates AI into Daily LifeDaniel Khachab on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielkhachab/?originalSubdomain=de
Meet Erik Huberman, founder and CEO of Hawke Media, a marketing agency valued at over $150 million. He's a serial entrepreneur who quickly scaled businesses like Swag of the Month and Ellie.com, capturing the attention of Forbes "30 Under 30" and Inc Magazine's "Top 25 Marketing Influencers." Erik’s insights on digital marketing and entrepreneurship are frequently sought after in major publications including Forbes and Entrepreneur.0:00 Intro to Erik Huberman0:50 Longevity in Business: Mastering the Art of Sustainable Success4:00 Discover the Marketing Genius Behind Hawke Media11:00 Crafting Top-Notch Products: Secrets to Building Desirable Brands18:00 Marketing That Stands Out: Innovative Strategies to Differentiate Your Business20:00 The Power of AI in Marketing: Exploring Hawke Media’s Groundbreaking Tool27:00 Handling Hundreds of Clients: Effective Techniques for Large-Scale Client Management30:00 Client Strategy Essentials: Tailoring Winning Approaches for Diverse Needs35:00 Tech Innovations Impacting Marketing: Insights on Apple Vision Pro and More39:00 Angel Investing Insights: What Erik Huberman Looks for in New Ventures41:00 Foundational Advice for Startups: Key Tips for New Entrepreneurs43:00 Erik's Personal Drive: The Motivations Fueling a Marketing Mogul
Meet Lu Zhang, a force in healthcare, insurance, and the space industry, whose journey from Mongolia to leading a major tech fund in Silicon Valley exemplifies the American Dream. This episode takes you deep into the insights of an entrepreneur and investor who's reshaping the future with her expertise in AI, facing today’s biggest challenges head-on.Episode Highlights:AI's Role in Cutting-Edge Fields: How AI and open source are revolutionizing healthcare, insurance, and space industry.Tech Market Insights: Lu's predictions on the future of tech, informed by her global perspective and Silicon Valley success.Practical Wisdom for Entrepreneurs: From navigating market trends to embracing culture for effective communication, Lu shares her playbook for making informed investments and building startups that matter.Chapters0:00 Intro 1:30 Exploring Tomorrow's Hottest Industries9:50 Unpacking Future Concerns: Beyond 202414:00 The AI & Open Source Revolution21:00 Introducing Aida: AI's Next Big Leap30:00 The Lu Zhang Story: Tech, Trials, Triumph39:00 Chasing the American Dream in Tech43:00 2024 and Beyond: Market Trends & Predictions50:00 Navigating Today's Market: An Investor's Insight52:00 Essential Advice for Aspiring Founders57:00 Staying Ahead: How to Stay Informed in Tech Space
Lu Zhang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luzhangvc/
How to turn sweat into success? Hear it from Kirby Porter, the Founder of New Game Labs and an athlete turned entrepreneur.Kirby joins us to discuss emerging trends in the sports industry, the journey of building New Game Labs and the importance of personal branding. Kirby’s recipe to success?- stay consistent- iterate on the message- nourish your relationshipsChapters:1:00 What's Happening in Sports4:00 Importance of Personal Brand7:00 Building a Business11:00 Finding the New Thing13:00 Building the Community16:00 Networking Secret22:00 Current Sports Trends24:00 Importance of Sport30:50 Sports and Tech30:04 Web340:00 AI44:00 Content 10151:00 Best AdviceKirby Porter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirbyporter/In the spotlight: New Game Labs https://www.newgamelabs.com/
Either go all in or don’t do it at all, says Patrick Dees as he descents into the ice-cold Vltava River. The Co-founder & Chief Gaming Officer at Fan Controlled Sports and Entertainment doesn’t do things halfway. His key strategy is to say no to things and be selective about who you spend time with. Guess our podcast host Lubo Smid was the lucky one!
It’s hard not to fall for Patrick when you meet him. Perhaps he takes it from his mom who taught him to always see the good in people. Patrik took a gamble when tokenizing the league and investing in Web3. It paid off.
Tune in to hear his:
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1:1 sales masterclass
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What traits cannot be taught
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How to get up over and over again
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:50 Overcoming Challenges
4:20 Art of Saying NO
12:10 Cold Emails Formula
15:50 Selling
19:00 Entrepreneurship
33:00 Number of Direct Reports
40:00 FCS Update
48:00 Web3 & AI
59:00 Tech Space Predictions
Patrick Dees on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-dees/
Anthony Vennare is the co-founder of Fitt Insider. Having his dad pass away from brain cancer, he realized early on the importance of health. Now he shares the simple fitness formula with thousands of subscribers and fellow fitness founders.
Together with his brother Joe, they tapped into the multi-trillion industry and are now advising other companies on how to enter the world of health and wellness.
Key takeaways:
1. Fitness doesn’t have to suck: hike, bike, answer your calls whilst walking
2. Basic fitness formula: move more, eat better, don’t overcomplicate things
3. Find the right people you can rely on and don’t try to do everything yourself
Chapters:
3:41 How to Lose Weight
8:00 Why Fitness
14:00 Latest Research
20:00 Anthony's Recommendation
26:00 Growing Fitness Concepts
29:40 Investment Fund
34:00 Selling a Company
41:00 Changing Your Mindset
43:00 The Next Big Thing
Anthony Vennare on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vennare
In the spotlight: Fitt Insider https://insider.fitt.co/
Varun Puri is the co-founder of Yoodli, an AI-powered communication coach.
After working closely with the ex president of Google, Varun co-founded Yoodli, now with $7 million secured. Turns out, 2 out of 3 people are afraid of public speaking, and it shows: filler words, unnatural body language, bad pacing. Yoodli solves all that.
Varun talks the cruel process of fundraising, why small wins matter, how he handles needing a good cry sometimes, and what Yoodli thinks about Elon Musk’s eccentric speaking skills.
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In the spotlight: Yoodli
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JR Gondeck is the CEO of video-based dating app Verge. He’s also a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor and a Managing Director at wealth management co. The Lerner Group. The man is a well of diverse knowledge who’s mastered his major/minor philosophy: Do what you’re good at as a major, focus on passion as a minor. He shares his blueprint for standing out in finance and tech, how visualization isn’t just fun and games, and why the world needs unfiltered dating.
JR Gondeck on LinkedIn
JR Gondeck on X
In the spotlight: The Lerner Group & Verge
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Rahul Vohra built the first Gmail plugin to scale to millions of users. It was acquired by LinkedIn. Having learned all things email, he then created Superhuman — the AI-powered, lightning-fast email with $75M in Series C and backed by Will Smith. Lucky for us, the email genius is an open book, so we kept the Qs rolling. How can you get rapid email responses and save 134 hrs/year with Command-K? What’s the strategy behind nabbing enterprise deals with Fortune 500s? Does Slack mean the end of email? And what does Rahul’s own inbox look like?
- Rahul Vohra on LinkedIn
- Rahul Vohra on X
- In the spotlight: Superhuman
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Timmy has an appetite for risk. From a homeless artist to working with Unity founders, he’s learned to walk the line between creative and critical thinking like a pro — by leading Volvo Cars innovative VR/AR initiatives, co-founding “incubator of dreams” The Point Labs and hiring all the misfits he can find. Pretty much living a life of both rock star and engineer, because why choose when you can do both?
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- Timmy Ghiurau on X
- In the spotlight: The Point Labs
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Victor Wang was a lawyer, a hopeful founder, a nearly broke one… until Linkin Park stumbled onto his product: Kaiber, an AI video gen platform perfect for the band’s newest music video. Cut to cranking out 14 videos for Kid Cudi in 48 hours, achieving massive online traction and sticking to a “creative enablement, not replacement” AI mission, and you’ve got an entrepreneur brimming with advice — who somehow remains the nicest guy in the room.
Victor Wang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stokebuilder/
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In the spotlight: Kaiber https://kaiber.ai/
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The founder of sports tech media powerhouse Profluence Sports is also an athlete, investor and creator. Andrew Petcash moves FAST because he refuses to work for anyone, and he’s convinced all athletes need to do the same before the opportunities are gone — which happens overnight. He tells us which sport is about to blow up, how he’s building an “athletic flywheel” and why reading books never loses value.
Andrew Petcash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpetcash/
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In the spotlight: Profluence Sports https://profluence.com/
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A tech freak for life, Uriel took a detour with the Israel Defense Forces before merging the best of Reddit and Google Maps to build Atly, a location-based app helping people explore the world. With 120,000 members, the user-generated product is on the rise — and marketing has nothing to do with it. Uriel explains why community trumps ads and provides tips on hitting military-level focus. ‘Cause if you think you’re focused, you’re probably not.
Uriel Maslansky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uriel-maslansky/
Uriel Maslansky on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/UrielMaslansky/
In the spotlight: Atly https://www.atly.com/
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How can team sports make you a better entrepreneur? For Mike Mahlkow, they redefined the concept of winning. As a Forbes 30 Under 30, 2x YC alum, angel investor and the co-founder/CEO of backend workflow builder Fastgen, the man’s got a handle on working “smarter.” He shares the one key driver of product success, putting in the due diligence before building a business and why investing feels like a fun break — even when juggling 15 companies.
Mike Mahlkow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemahlkow/
Mike Mahlkow on X: https://twitter.com/MikeMahlkow/
In the spotlight: Fastgen https://fastgen.com/
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“Bud, this is gonna be impossible to raise money for.” In the financing game for 20+ years, Rob spots a challenge faster than most. Rarely stops him from going for it anyway — and occasionally making a few millies in 30 min. The Co-founding President of private cannabis real estate lender Pelorus Capital Group talks navigating a high-risk industry and why weed packs a bigger punch than the NFL and NLB combined.
Rob Sechrist on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-sechrist-7597686/
Rob Sechrist on X: https://x.com/m5_rob?s=20
In the spotlight: Pelorus Capital Group https://pelorusequitygroup.com/
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The fight or flight response can be controlled. Once the CEO of stress tracking solution Sensate cracked the code, her science-backed hustle led to kickstarting a company in 48 hours. While Anna admits it’s all still “a little bit magic” to her, users across 50+ countries love it — and she’s got a lot to say about the vagus nerve, sonic resonance and the viral wellness trends out there.
Anna Gudmundson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annakg/
Anna Gudmundson on X: https://twitter.com/annagud/
In the spotlight: Sensate https://www.getsensate.com/
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They said TikTok was for kids. But not Amin; he was getting millions of views and rode that TikTok wave all the way to co-founding Kadama, a Gen-Z tutoring marketplace with 1 billion views that hit #2 on the App Store. The former Apple senior engineer (behind iMessenger and the Health App) talks what Gen Z wants, what it lacks and how to use socials to deliver on both.
Amin Shaykho on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aminshaykho/
Amin Shaykho on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aminshaykho
In the spotlight: Kadama https://www.kadama.com/
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Serial founder Champ is dead set on democratizing creativity. His newest venture, Capsule, is a video editing AI studio 3 years in the making — and with almost $5 million in funding and a waitlist of 10,000+ companies, it’s looking like a win. As the CEO, Champ shares the thesis that kicked things off, why storytelling is king and how to recognize a worthy idea beyond all the fluff.
Product featured: Capsule https://capsule.video/
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AR, VR, all the Rs — which ones will make it? Should founders prepare to discard traditional development for Apple platforms? STRV CTO Jan Kaltoun talks spatial computing, how the right terminology squashes competition, why the next big thing could cost $10,000 and it wouldn’t change a thing, and what all these tech abbreviations mean for your mom.
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Facebook, Uber, 11 startups, now CMO of Smart Token Labs… Brent has earned the “Chief” in his marketing title more than most. That experience is embedded in every piece of advice, from what makes an authentic brand to why you can’t educate while selling and how to shift the idea of tokens as solely tradable assets. Turns out, it’s not that different from offering a sandwich.
Product featured: Smart Token Labs https://smarttokenlabs.com/
Brent Annells on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/brentannells
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In 2016, only 19% of children’s books had female heroes. Not the case anymore — just ask the 23 million girls inspired by Rebel Girls. As the CEO, Jes shares how the global brand helps raise confident girls via 2000+ stories told through NY Times bestsellers and an award-winning audio app, plus how it all started with Kickstarter… and being kinda annoyed by Finding Nemo?
Product featured: Rebel Girls https://www.rebelgirls.com/
Jes Wolfe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jes-wolfe-a58921/
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For any virtual therapy skeptics, let’s check the facts. Evidence-based autism therapy platform AnswersNow works solely with Masters/PhD-level clinicians. It’s facilitated 10,000+ hours of help. And as co-founder/CEO Jeff explains, families have been needing more support for ages. In fact, AnswersNow started with a Slack group and shared frustrations over major waitlists.
Product featured: AnswersNow https://www.getanswersnow.com/
Jeff Beck on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jeffbeck11
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Take it from Will, “The Email Guy” and co-founder/COO of Lavender: That robotic email isn’t getting you anywhere. But wait. Lavender is the #1 AI sales email coaching platform — so isn’t that as soulless as it gets? Will explains how feeding AI millions of emails every week makes things more (not less) human, and also spills trade secrets about the perfect outreach email.
Product featured: Lavender https://www.lavender.ai/
Will Allred on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamallred/
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While 99% of people went wild for digital, LTD.INC chose “phygital” — NFTs that exist in both the digital and physical world. Brands like Wrangler Jeans are pumped; it’s pure gold for proof of authenticity, collectibles on the blockchain and the road to digital scarcity changing our reality. Founder/CEO Daryl explains more, plus why the wallet is “the social media of the future.”
Product featured: LTD.INC https://ltd.inc/
Daryl Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darylkelly/
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Around 5 million smart contracts deployed, yet we’ve got developers working with subpar tools that have them struggling with “what the hell is going on” every day. As the co-founder/CEO of web3 end-to-end observability platform Blocktorch, Gery notes it’s time to look beyond the cool factor of web3, at real value — starting with reimagining how devs build and maintain dApps.
Product featured: Blocktorch https://www.blocktorch.xyz/
Gerald (Gery) Pollak on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerald-pollak/
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A huge gap in most web3 strategies? Forgetting that 99.99% of your audience aren’t web3 fans. As a metaverse/NFT advisor to Fortune 500 brands, Diego’s top skill is zooming out. He shares why AR is the interface with blockchain as the backbone, why VR won’t go mainstream unless we’d all like a trip to rehab — and what it’ll take to ease the average Joe into a new reality.
Diego Borgo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diegoborgo/
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“My ego interfered with my potential.” David Meltzer became a millionaire in his early 20s. His first exit was over $3.4 billion, and he led the agency that inspired the movie Jerry Maguire. But then he lost it all: several homes, the money and nearly his marriage. He shares how he made his way back to the top through appreciation — with a little help from his servant: technology.
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As the co-founder/CEO of Sparring, a legal partner for tech founders, Marek is an entrepreneur first — a trait that’s helped Sparring disrupt an industry notoriously resistant to change. The Forbes 30 Under 30 talks taking the mystery out of legal docs, refusing to work with oligarchs and why companies get “killed” due to mishandling shareholder agreements and regulations.
Product featured: Sparring https://sparring.io/
Marek Krizka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marek-krizka-6243878a/
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On paper, Harry was a college kid that rode the “Gen Z creator” wave to fast success. He co-founded content monetization platform Fanfix, saw it get acquired by SuperOrdinary in 10 months and is now the co-CEO. But the truth is, raising capital at a young age is grueling, and there wasn’t much of it. So how did a few students build a premium product? “We were very scrappy.”
Product featured: Fanfix https://www.fanfix.io/
Harry Gestetner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-gestetner-802041a1/
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Legendary pitch master Tom House coached Drew Brees and Tom Brady. These days, he’s working with Rocky, Jason Goldsmith and Luke Collis as the founding team behind Mustard — the only motion analysis coaching app providing real-time analytics and instruction from GOATs. Rocky shares how he built this dream team and why AI changes the game for injury prevention.
Product featured: Mustard https://teammstrd.com/
Rocky Collis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-collis-282936126/
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Philz Coffee is the largest independent 3rd-wave coffee company in the US, yet it’s retained the warmth instilled into its DNA back in 2003. Maybe it’s because co-founder Jacob obsesses over hiring, or because the now-investor knows “raising money can make you dumb.” He explains what makes a high-potential product, how to remain mindful when syncing brands with tech and a lot more.
Product featured: Philz Coffee https://philzcoffee.com/
Jacob Jaber on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobjaber/
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After gaining star power on the big screen, Ryan joined forces with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers to build OSDB — a digital sports platform with the most extensive sports info on the web. The actor turned entrepreneur shares how the duo is creating the IMDb of sports, advice for entering the tech industry and what it's like "not building for the 1% of top athletes, but for the other 99%."
Product featured: OSDB https://www.osdbsports.com/
Ryan Rottman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rottman-7a271417b/
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Joining us to discuss the newest version of OpenAI’s large language model is Jozef Reginac, our very own Data Science Engineering Director and a big machine learning enthusiast. Jozef helps answer what’s new with GPT-4, including how can individuals and companies utilize the updates while keeping themselves safe? And is pausing the advanced AI development for 6 months really necessary?
Jozef Reginac on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jozefreginac/
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As an angel investor behind 20+ companies, future fund manager and Thrive Market’s ex-Chief of Staff, Nolan’s got some wisdom. Why (or why not) work with close friends? How does “zooming out” separate great founders from the average? He gets into it all, plus how to earn respect from business leaders and investors, and why “vanity metrics” help no one.
Nolan Romero Green on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-romero-green-a9947140/
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Bye, dusty family album. Hello, meaningful Artifact: recording family histories via studio-level quality with the help of pro interviewers. Applauded by the Wall Street Journal and co-founded by WeWork alum Ross Chanin, Artifact has 10,000 customers across 15 countries. But it didn’t start as a company, and Ross never viewed it as having to be a tech, venture-backed startup.
Product featured: Artifact https://www.heyartifact.com/
Ross Chanin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosschanin/
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The Web3 Studio Founder & Lead at Skoda kicked off Skodaverse with a bang — but also very carefully. From finding web3 enthusiasts across departments to identifying untapped e-mobility potential, it was a 24/7 commitment. All to build a 3D world packed with virtual test drives, an NFT gallery, events and full-body avatars… while making the tech behind it seem “invisible.”
Product featured: Skoda https://www.skoda-auto.com/world/skodaverse
Luca Zicconi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lzicconi/
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Joining us to discuss the SVB elephant in the room is the co-founder/CEO of community-based media platform TheFutureParty. Boye analyzes how unreliable banks accelerate the stock option of cryptocurrency and why “nothing is truly decentralized.” Is gold the safest bet? Or is it real estate? And looking at AI — are human beings just math equations?
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After working for Miami HEAT and ESPN, Tiffany Kelly founded Curastory — an all-in-one influencer video creation platform trusted by the NBA, Calm and StockX. The 30 Under 30 leader shares why you should never try to fit every investor, the dangers of FOMO and how creating a product before having the tech is like “building the plane as you’re in the air.”
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After growing Opendoor for years, Tasneem co-founded home-swapping network Kindred, a sustainable rival to Airbnb. By now, launching products is second nature. Some advice? Attach yourself to the problem, not the solution — which will change. Spend months getting to know your co-founder to eliminate a ton of risk. And with a give-to-get product, place trust above all.
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Conscious capitalism is a powerful concept, but it takes work. Inspired to get it right, Adam co-founded diversity-driven recruiting platform Untapped (valued at $400M). He shares why passion is extremely overrated, how being one of two co-CEOs feels like a co-founder dynamic on steroids and why, if you raise venture capital, it’s your duty to go as big as you can.
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Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as an infant, Phil was told he’d be dead or blind by age 25. He defied all odds, thriving as a pro cyclist and founding Supersapiens, the world’s only min-by-min energy management system used by top athletes like Ironman World Champ Jan Frodeno to keep going… and going. Glucose monitoring is the future of performance — and a healthy life.
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We welcome back the co-founder/CEO of community-based media platform TheFutureParty to dissect this month’s biggest AI news. It’s clear that every browser will soon be run by AI. How can Twitter benefit? Will Apple announce its own AI search engine this year? And once we allow AI to take over the entire public space (which feels inevitable), what are the consequences?
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There’s a side of the veterinary world we don’t see. Antiquated clinics, poor work-life balance and stress lead to high churn and suicide rates. Led by founder/CEO Steven, Modern Animal uses interior design, technology and fair compensation to change that. With goals far beyond profitability, building a company can feel like eating glass. His advice? “You have to love hard.”
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“The selfie is the new autograph” — the first eureka moment for Cameo co-founders, including CEO Steven. What did it take to raise $65 million without a pitch deck and ultimately reach a $1 billion valuation? A hustler, hacker and hipster trio is a good start. Then roll out the red carpet for users, keep the product super simple and don’t ever think you’re done (Cameo Kids, anyone?).
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How do you create a league made for tech fans and capture the attention of sports fans while you’re at it? As the President of The Drone Racing League and with 20+ years of experience in the NBA, Rachel will tell you how. The F1 for the skies has entered 320 million households, going mainstream at record speed… and her visionary leadership plays a big role in all of it.
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Igor’s educational YouTube channel The AI Advantage gains thousands of new subscribers nearly every day as he continues to unlock people’s superpowers by discovering AI’s endless possibilities. We discuss the true power of ChatGPT, the life-changing effects of having a virtual assistant at our fingertips and why things may seem cool now, but it’s all just beginning.
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We’re back with the co-founder/CEO of community-based media platform TheFutureParty! Boye pops by to share his predictions for 2023. Does any VR device other than contact lenses make sense? Is appointment usability the next big thing for apps? Do businesses need AI to remain profitable? And what’s next for OpenAI, which we’re all playing with like kiddos with a new toy?
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Khadesha was on her way to becoming a surgeon when a life-threatening diagnosis put her dream of helping humankind on pause. But she persevered and brought that dream back with Agapé, a YC-backed wellness app for couples that nurtures physical and emotional intimacy — all rooted in scientific research and relationship therapy loved by millions of couples worldwide.
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Is the NFT bubble about to burst? Not if you ask Tino. As the founder of Rumpel crew NFT and streetwear brand Life is Porno, former brand manager at Red Bull, author, podcast host and more, Tino believes in the power of communities — and getting the most out of them. We talk healthy growth, profit, knowing what’s “too good to be true” and grinding when times are tough.
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When you’ve worked at Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix and SpaceX, what’s left to do? For David, it all led to being the CTO of order fulfillment company ShipMonk. We got him talking about his current role, the interview processes at the behemoths he’s worked for, why he believes Elon doesn’t care about the stock market and what it’ll look like when AI’s driving around town.
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As the CEO of Vacuumlabs, Matej believes in scratching your own itch to create an easy-to-use product. That’s how you make an impact — and he should know. Before leading the company that “puts the tech in fintech,” Matej spent years winning startup events, earning multiple Forbes features and co-founding creative space The Spot Slovakia. How? Prioritizing unorthodox ideas.
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The co-founder/CEO of community-based media platform TheFutureParty, Boye Fajinmi, joins our Tech Trends Special for the first time (but not the last!) to talk the year’s biggest news — from AI blowing minds to fragmentation of social media, the crypto sphere cleanse, the unraveling of Big Tech and what we can expect from 2023. Spoiler: don’t be so quick to roast the Zuck!
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A multi-company founder with an 11-year tenure at Wharton is just a part of Howard’s resume spanning 3 decades. As the founder/CEO of Innovation Refunds, he’s helped businesses recover $1B+ in tax credits. It’s no wonder he’s been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNN and more. So, when a guy this busy talks about “the theory of disruptive innovation,” we’re all ears.
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Switching it up! STRV CMO Fedor Filimonov interviews our host Lubo Smid about STRV’s upcoming event at Miami’s Art Basel and how web3 changes the experience. Lubo also shares tips on getting the best out of networking at leading events, how STRV Labs product Enter aims to onboard millions to the web3 world and why the bear market’s not so bad (really).
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Owning parts of companies that make the world better? That’s what Birdwingo enables — thanks to the CEO/co-founder’s vision of making an investment app with heart…and the lowest fees in most of Europe. Andrej explains why the platform offers ETFs along with stocks (unlike Revolut), what makes the US way ahead of Europe and how today’s generation stands out.
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On the first episode of our monthly Tech Trends Special, STRV Marketing Manager Nikki Korobeynik joins us to discuss Meta’s billion-dollar bet on VR, the Twitter Blue shakeup and which pitch deck slides really get the most attention — even during bear market times. And why are startups Resound and Agapé on Nikki’s radar? Uhm, we’ll let him, uhm, explain.
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Started at Duke and Stanford, now we here. Dylan is the founder/CEO of Lucra, a betting platform for (not just) casual sports fans that includes everything from the NBA and NFL to Wordle, TikTok trends and custom games. Dylan talks partnering with brands like Spartan Race, BTS of the business model, fundraising, legalities being a “chicken and egg on steroids” matter and more.
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Mag has long been the man behind the music — managing artist IshDARR, running Magic Studios and directing accelerator programs at gener8tor. Turns out, it was all leading to EVEN. As the founder and CEO, Mag empowers artists and fans to invest in each other by giving musicians the chance to connect with fans directly under one web3-powered roof.
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Trezor, the crypto hardware wallet used by the likes of Twitter’s Jack Dorsey, is getting a new CEO. Matej joined the team a few years back as a product manager. He swiftly became the CPO and now, it’s time for his biggest challenge yet. How’d he do it? We discuss his journey, how to protect your Bitcoin, hot wallets vs. hardware and what’s on the horizon.
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Years before impressing on Shark Tank, Techstars and hitting Forbes 30 Under 30, Thomas was an injured high school NBA hopeful in need of an affordable, portable b-ball shooting machine. And since it didn’t exist, he designed and built his own. Today, along with CMO Brian, the guys are taking the fan-favorite GRIND to new heights — via gamification, virtual training and more.
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Backpacking, Buddhism, engineering, consulting… Milan discovered life on his own terms before becoming the CEO of dating app portfolio Cosmic Latte. How has mindfulness informed his leadership? What does it take to keep the market-leading lesbian (Zoe) and gay (Surge) apps on top? And how can Neuralink help us achieve ultimate love and understanding?
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William may be a prince, but he also leads the Digital Media & Innovation activities of the Lobkowicz Collections — which houses 100,000+ historical artifacts. Thanks to him, the noble family is the first ever to turn its heritage into NFTs. He’s convinced that a new patronage model and the metaverse will help preserve a 700-year legacy… and it’s looking like he’s not wrong.
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B-ball player, AR video game founder and the man behind huupe, the world’s first smart basketball hoop, Paul has put in the work. He talks securing $3.1M while in stealth mode for 3 years, sidelining marketing and how he combined hardware, software and gamified data into a product that has NBA players investing — and potential streaming and gaming partners excited.
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As the first curator-driven NFT art platform, Artpool’s got a lot to figure out. Luckily, its Founder and Director Pauline is well-equipped for the job. As a curator and artist herself, she’s helped galleries worldwide thrive. Today, she talks defining art now and in the future, helping artists sustain themselves, building communities and prioritizing mental health in a breakneck industry.
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Joining us to discuss Apple’s latest announcements is STRV CTO and self-proclaimed Apple fanboy Jan Kaltoun, who’s been developing products and mentoring iOS engineers for over a decade. Jan analyzes the good and the strange of the new Apple Watches, Airpods Pro 2, iPhone 14/14 Pro… plus the #1 missing piece of the puzzle and what’s next.
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The name behind CryptoKitties, NBA Top Shot and Flow (one of the world’s top 5 blockchains), Dapper Labs makes web3 seamless across the board. As the SVP of Partnerships, Mickey talks hitting $1 billion in transactions with NBA NFT collectibles, securing collabs with the likes of UFC, NFL and Ubisoft, and removing the friction in the web3 world. Next up, space exploration?
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Before setting out to build an empire in the music industry, BPM Supreme founder and CEO Angel “AROCK” Castillo began his DJ career at the age of 12. Years later, thanks to the newest tech and a variety of impressive partnerships, BPM Supreme is a leading record pool for music creators worldwide. Next up? Expand and become the Adobe for music.
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A true master of his craft, Richard is the founder and CEO of you.com — a search engine with zero targeted ads powered by trust, kindness, facts and AI. What led the former Salesforce Chief Scientist to build a safer internet? His thoughts on Google paying Apple $15B a year to invade our privacy, current dangers of online searching and the future of AI.
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Today, TheFutureParty keeps its 160,000 subs happy by striking a balance of business and culture. But it all started with its Nigerian-born co-founder Boye throwing some fun Hollywood events. Brands took notice, then came content for and by the community… and now, even Kendrick Lamar can’t get enough. Next up: entering web3 without jeopardizing value.
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After decades of helping people find clarity, Jim believes that all negative emotions are rooted in perceptions of the past and future. Everyone can achieve stillness — it’s just a matter of rebooting your system. That’s why he co-founded Still Life, a leading app that helps the body “downregulate.” We discuss the process, why the audio space is undervalued and how AI fits in.
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When you start your career as a producer by spearheading movies like The Hunger Games, where do you go from there? If you’re Clubhouse Picture’s Bryan, you link up with your crypto-enthusiast colleague Bryce, create a colossal multiplatform world housing an epic saga called Omega RUNNER, and kick it off with an NFT-centered (already sold out!) comic book.
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Learning football through Madden, owning a team with a rockstar, nabbing millions thanks to a PowerPoint presentation… Patrick’s earned his place as the co-founder and Chief Gaming Officer at Fan Controlled Football. So what does building a league run by fans and passing on meetings with the NFL get you? Nearly 20 million people tuning in, that’s what.
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A new asset class and a global liquid marketplace used to be sci-fi dreams. Today, according to Metaversal co-founder/CEO, it’s all a few steps from reality. With 20 years of experience and a $60 million investment locked in, Yossi’s a guy worth listening to. He shares advice on entering the NFT space, thoughts on Meta’s twisted DNA and incoming trends.
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“When it comes down to the metaverse, we’re living in one already.” Lubo and Martin discuss all things Decentraland as the foundation’s Growth Marketing Manager talks bringing 60+ brands like Dolce & Gabbana to the first-ever Metaverse Fashion Week (literal catwalks included) and allowing a community to govern the world via the DAO. Should users really have all the power?
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Lubo and Lamine dive into financial inclusivity, Lamine’s approach to building products and his opinion on DeFi. A guy that’s “unafraid to aim too high and miss, terrified to aim too low and hit,” Lamine’s gone from refugee and young marine to a successful founder spearheading universal access to credit via StellarFi. A fascinating life story we’re thrilled we get to share.
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