Change with Colton: Recent Episodes
Colton Kaplan
Colton talks with people that Change the World by making a positive impact! We will help you overcome your obstacles, insecurities, and fears to help you reach your unlimited potential.
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In this episode, Colton Kaplan interviews Nishkam Bhatta, the founder of GrayCyan, a solutions-driven IT and creative digital agency.
He shares his journey from being an introverted child to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He also discusses the services GrayCyan offers, including building AI-driven apps with a focus on design and cybersecurity. Nish provides valuable insights on generating leads through LinkedIn and offers actionable business ideas for aspiring founders. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs and changing behaviors in underserved industries.
Takeaways
- Nish Bhatta shares his journey from being an introverted child to becoming a successful entrepreneur.
- GrayCyan specializes in building AI-driven apps with a focus on design and cybersecurity.
- Nish provides valuable insights on generating leads through LinkedIn and emphasizes the importance of providing value to your audience.
- He suggests exploring underserved industries and changing behaviors to create business opportunities.
- Nish admires entrepreneurs like Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Phil Knight, and Steve Jobs and recommends reading their biographies for valuable insights.
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GrayCyan: https://www.graycyan.com/
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Deepika Phakke, founder of Nama Water, shares her journey from experiencing water scarcity as a child in India to starting a sustainable water brand. She also discusses her work with Street Store, a pop-up store that provides donated clothes to the homeless, and her experience organizing zero-waste events at Google.
She offers tips for aspiring founders in the CPG space, emphasizing the importance of getting started, asking for help, and pursuing passions.
She encourages entrepreneurs to find ways to do things better than what is already being done and to stay persistent and passionate throughout the journey.Takeaways1. Water scarcity is a global issue that needs to be addressed, and individuals can make a difference by treating water with respect and reducing plastic waste.2. Rejection is a part of the entrepreneurial journey, and it's important to persevere and continue making efforts toward your goals.3. Sustainability is a growing concern, and there are opportunities for entrepreneurs to create more sustainable alternatives in various industries, such as CPG.4. Getting started is key, and starting as a side hustle is possible while still working full-time.5. Asking for help and building a supportive community of mentors and supporters is crucial for success.6. Entrepreneurs will face challenges and setbacks along the way. Passion and persistence are essential qualities for entrepreneurs.7. Entrepreneurs should focus on doing something better than what is already being done, rather than trying to reinvent the wheel.8. Finding ways to align personal values with business ideas can create a stronger connection with consumers and build a loyal community.9. Entrepreneurs should stay open to feedback and continuously iterate and improve their products or services.10. Gratitude and blessings are important mindset practices for entrepreneurs to maintain a positive outlook and stay motivated.Connect with Deepika:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepikaphakke/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theluckiestwomanalive/Nama Water: https://namawater.com/Nama Water's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nama_water/_________Subscribe to Colton's Newsletter: https://www.coltonkaplan.com/Connect with Colton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colton-kaplan/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colton.kaplan/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coltonkaplanTwitter: https://twitter.com/ColtonKaplanFounder Social Club: https://www.foundersocialclub.com/WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HSD2EMNkUbs4PlcJKWTpBy
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In this episode, Colton interviews Grace Ling, the founder of Design Buddies, the largest design community in the world.
Grace shares her journey from bioengineering to UX design and how she started Design Buddies to make friends in the design industry. She emphasizes the importance of experimentation and embracing discomfort as a founder.
Grace also discusses her approach to content creation on LinkedIn and the importance of being authentic and not worrying about what others think. She provides insights on approaching sponsorships, the impact of AI on design and entrepreneurship. Grace highlights the value of mentors and encourages listeners to take action and pursue their goals.
Takeaways
- Embrace discomfort and be willing to experiment as a founder.
- Authenticity is key in content creation on platforms like LinkedIn.
- Don't be afraid of judgment and focus on adding value to others.
- Approach sponsorships as collaborations and find mutual value.
- AI will play a significant role in the future of design and entrepreneurship.
- Identify pain points in your own life and explore business ideas around them.
- Mentors can provide valuable guidance and support on your entrepreneurial journey.
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Design Buddies: https://www.designbuddies.community/
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Change with Colton Podcast 8 - with Shaan Arora, the Co-founder of AliaWe talk about:- The origin story of Alia- Shaan's mantra of adaptability and resilience- The importance of focusing on storytelling and brand values when starting an e-commerce brand- Insights on scaling the company, focusing on organic content, events, and outbound strategies- Encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to get startedConnect with Shaan:Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaan-arora/Alia Technologies: https://www.alialearn.com/home-2Connect with Colton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colton-kaplan/
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In this episode, Chris Kaufman, co-founder and advisor at StockX, shares his journey in entrepreneurship and the importance of design and branding in building a successful business. He discusses the day-to-day experience as the Chief Creative Officer of StockX and the role of design in shaping the company's creative direction and brand identity.
Chris also talks about overcoming failure and self-doubt, building a strong company culture, and motivating and empowering employees. He shares insights on identifying passionate and motivated hires, acquiring the first 1,000 customers, and the pros and cons of bootstrapping versus venture funding.Lastly, he explores his passion for art and creativity and emphasizes the importance of culture and teamwork in business.Key Takeaways 🙌
- Design plays a crucial role in building a successful business, as it helps shape the brand identity and user experience.2. Overcoming failure and self-doubt is a common experience in entrepreneurship, and it's important to embrace it as part of the process and approach challenges with a growth mindset.3. Building a strong company culture is essential for long-term success, and leaders should lead by example, show vulnerability, and foster trust and collaboration within the team.4. Hiring passionate and motivated individuals is key to building a successful team, and leaders should create an environment that encourages learning, experimentation, and taking initiative.5. Acquiring the first thousand customers can be challenging, and it often requires experimentation, seeding the platform, and demonstrating activity to attract both buyers and sellers.6. The decision to bootstrap or seek venture funding depends on the type of business and its growth potential, but venture funding can provide the necessary capital and resources to accelerate growth.7. When pitching to investors, it's important to clearly articulate the problem being solved, the potential for growth, and the strength of the team and its ability to drive revenue and long-term sustainability.8. Exploring art and creativity can provide a different perspective and outlet for expression, and it's important to make time for personal passions and interests outside of work.9. Culture and team are crucial aspects of any business, and it's important to align with organizations that share your mission and values to create a fulfilling and impactful work environment.________________________Connect with Chris:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetkauf/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaufstagram/ArtClvb: https://www.artclvb.xyz/________________________Connect with Colton: Subscribe to Colton's Newsletter: https://www.coltonkaplan.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/colton.kaplanLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colton-kaplan/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coltonkaplanTwitter: https://twitter.com/ColtonKaplan
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Change with Colton Episode #6 - Nilay Parikh, Founder of Arvist
We talk about:- Supply chain - Arvist.ai, the supply chain digital twin platform- Overcoming rejection- Mental health- Techstars- Navigating the founder community- Hiring in startups
Connect with Nilay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parikhnilay/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nilayparikh13
Arvist: https://arvist.ai/
Arvist Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arvist/
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Change with Colton Podcast #5 - with Ritwik Pavan, Founder of KravaWe talk about:- His journey into entrepreneurship- Solving the housing crisis 🏠- Homelessness- Overcoming self-doubt- Believing in your teamCheck it out, share with a friend, and subscribe!!Connect with Ritwik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritwikpavan/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritwikpavan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ritwikpavanKrava: https://www.getkrava.com/Krava's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/krava/Subscribe to Colton's Newsletter: https://www.coltonkaplan.com/Connect with Colton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colton-ka...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colton.kaplan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColtonKaplanTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coltonkaplanFragile: https://fragile.co/Juna: https://www.heyjuna.com/
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Change with Colton Podcast #4 - with Rob Fajardo the Founder of Leave Normal BehindWe talk about:- Finding your purpose - Leaving Normal Behind- Creating your superhero self- Lighting your inner flame 🔥- Starting with Why- Creator economyThere are many valuable insights!Connect with Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-fajardo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rob_fajardo...Leave Normal Behind: https://leavenormalbehind.com/Subscribe to Colton's Newsletter: https://www.coltonkaplan.com/Connect with Colton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colton-ka...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colton.kaplan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColtonKaplanTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coltonkaplanStart with Why By Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Start-with-Why...
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Harshdip Deogan is the Co-founder of Eztrackr
We talk about:
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Helping job seekers organize their job search with Eztrackr
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Launching with 1 feature
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Talking to your users and actually solving a problem
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Having consistency
Connect with Harshdip: https://twitter.com/DHarshdip
Eztrackr: https://eztrackr.app/
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Jake Karls is the Co-founder of Mid-Day Squares & Rainmaker!He is the Co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, received Forbes 30 under 30, and is the modern-day Willy Wonka. He radiates positive vibes to the world and love his energy.We talk about:- Blocking out the noise- Overcoming self-doubt- Building community- Mental Health
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Gary Sheng is a NYC-based technologist and social entrepreneur dedicated to building tools, systems, and movements that empower people to 1) unplug from everything facilitating human downgrade, and 2) become agents of a better future.Gary is the Chief Operating Officer of Civics Unplugged, a NYC-based social enterprise he co-founded that empowers leaders of Gen Z with the training, funding, and network they need to become civic innovators that build a brighter future for humanity. He was recently honored by Forbes 30 Under 30 for his work helping build CU. Before co-founding Civics Unplugged, Gary served as a Software Engineering Team Lead at Google (on Google Cloud), as well as co-director of Dancing Pineapple, a popular electronic music blog and live events company that was followed by 100k+ feel-good music lovers.Recently, Civics Unplugged just launched the Dream DAO: a new, intergenerational, global, and interdisciplinary community that invests in the future of the web3 x social impact ecosystem, by providing diverse Gen Zers around the globe with the training, funding, and mentorship they need to leverage the power of web3 to secure a brighter future for humanity.You can learn more about Gary and how to connect with him at garysheng.comColton and Gary talk about- Life Experiences- Obstacles- You Shaped Hole- Insecurities- Civics Unplugged
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Hi everyone! Colton here, this is the transition episode from Coffee with Colton to Change with Colton. On Change with Colton, we will be discussing how to unleash your confidence that has been hidden away deep down.
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Kara Goldin the Founder of Hint Water shares her story and how to be Undaunted. Hint Water is the first flavored beverage with no sweeteners, no preservatives, and zero calories.
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Co-Founder of Next Gen HQ, Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, featured in Entrepreneur, USA Today, and INC, shares insight on how to build MOMENTUM and community.
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Phillip Aubrey, a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree and Founder of Yunit, a social savings app, shares his takeaways from his past experiences in the VC space and what he is doing today.
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Aman Ailani shares his story about starting SAH.OL Cold Brew. A canned cold brew that is sugar-free, dairy-free and gluten free.
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Kia Damon also known as Kia Cooks who was named one of 16 black chefs changing food in America by the NYT, Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, and has helped start multiple non-profits shares great advice on life! She also shares her mission for her non-profit Kia Feeds the People and Auxilio.
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Nitiya Walker the Founder of Seeds of Fortune shares how she is empowering young women of color and helping them become financially literate.
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Nick from Polliticly shares how you can make sure your voice is heard in your community.
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Man of many talents Moses Williams also known as WrebleMuzik shares his views on life and what inspires him to make music.
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I am joined for episode #1 with Rob who started an organization Save our Six as a resource for veterans and others who work in 911 services.
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