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The Podcast On PodcastingPodcasting Opens Doors You Never Thought Possible - Patrick O'Donnell [510]Retired police sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reveals the gritty truth behind his leap from street patrol to podcasting and publishing! Uncover his secrets to authentic storytelling, learn why real police work isn’t like TV dramas, and see how his podcast unlocked surprising opportunities—including book deals and TV appearances. Get inspired by his no-BS advice to tell your story and keep pushing forward! WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Why you should "dig the well before you're thirsty" The surprising impact podcast appearances can have How to monetize podcasts creatively Top 3 things crime dramas always get wrong ...2025-04-1436 min
Sit Down Startup[$10M+ Raised] Mark Doble, Co-Founder of Alexi, on Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Product-Market Fit in Legal TechWelcome back to this week’s episode of Sit Down Startup! Today, host Adam O'Donnell sits down with Mark Doble, Co-Founder of Alexi, to explore his inspiring journey in the legal tech space and the challenges of achieving product-market fit while raising over $10 million in funding.Join us as Mark shares his experiences transitioning from law to entrepreneurship, the pivotal moments that tested his resolve, and how Alexi is revolutionizing legal research through innovative AI solutions. He emphasizes the importance of conviction, adaptability, and understanding market needs in building a successful startup.2025-02-1218 minSit Down Startup[Harnessing AI Technology for Business Growth] Founder Daniel Saks Discusses Persistence, Overcoming Rejection, and the Evolution of AppDirect and LandbaseIn the latest episode of Sit Down Startup, Adam O'Donnell sits down with Daniel Saks, co-founder and CEO of Landbase, to delve into his entrepreneurial journey, including the successes and challenges he faced while building AppDirect. Daniel shares invaluable insights into the evolution of AppDirect, which has grown into a unicorn valued at over half a billion dollars, and how those experiences shaped his current venture, Landbase.Discover the pivotal moments during the early days of AppDirect, including the struggle to achieve product-market fit and the lessons learned from facing rejection. Daniel discusses the...2025-01-2922 minSit Down Startup[Sustaining Competitive Edge] CEO Randy Wootton of Maxio on the Dynamics of Product-Market Fit in a Changing LandscapeWelcome back to this week’s episode of Sit Down Startup! Today, host Adam O'Donnell sits down with Randy Wootton, CEO of Maxio, to delve into the intricate dynamics of sustaining product-market fit in the ever-evolving landscape of B2B SaaS.Join us as Randy shares his unique journey from military leadership to the helm of a transformative billing and revenue management company. He discusses how Maxio is redefining the standards of product-market fit, particularly in a market increasingly influenced by AI and changing customer needs. Randy highlights the critical importance of continuous adaptation, co...2025-01-1522 min
Money Mastery UNLEASHEDBuilding Legacy: Why Heritage Matters More Than Inheritance with Special Guest Scott DonnellIn this episode of Money Mastery Unleashed, host Adam Olson welcomes guest Scott Donnell, an influential business owner, author, and speaker who has shared the stage with legends like Tony Robbins. Scott, known for his work in legacy building and family values, joins Adam to dive into creating a lasting heritage over mere inheritance. In their conversation, Scott reveals his life philosophy: “It’s more important what you leave in your kids, not what you leave to them.” This sentiment underpins the episode as they explore the difference between heritage and inheritance, urging parents to focus on instilling values, resili...2025-01-0237 min
EOS for a Better Business, Better LifeFrom Scientist to Visionary & All Things EOS | Mark O'Donnell - EOS Visionary & Debra C-T | Ep 204In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Mark O'Donnell, EOS Worldwide Visionary, sits down with host Debra Chantry-Taylor, New Zealand’s passionate EOS Implementer, to explore her remarkable journey from a budding entrepreneur at 13 to a trusted advisor for established businesses.
Debra shares how her path led her from the pharmaceutical industry to launching and reinventing businesses, including navigating failures with her marketing firm and the challenges of running an event centre. Discover how Debra found EOS and used its tools to pivot her career, strengthen her businesses, and help others achieve success.
...2024-12-3028 minSit Down Startup[$121.5M in Funding] Efficient Capital Labs' Kaustav Das on Bridging the Funding Gap and Achieving Product-Market FitWelcome back to Sit Down Startup! In this week's episode, host Adam O'Donnell sits down with Kaustav Das, co-founder of Efficient Capital Labs, a pioneering venture focused on transforming funding for SaaS founders. Join us as Kaustav shares his remarkable journey in navigating the complexities of cross-border financing and the critical importance of achieving product-market fit.Discover the invaluable insights Kaustav gained about understanding customer pain points, the challenges of raising capital, and the strategic pivots that led to his company's success. Learn how Efficient Capital Labs, which has raised over $120 million, is bridging...2024-12-1124 min
15 Minutes Share Your VoiceKeys to Legal Success in Finance With Neil O'DonnellNeil O'Donnell is the Managing Partner at Legal Scale, a boutique firm specializing in private equity transactions, fund formation, and corporate governance. With a JD/MBA from Cornell University and degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins, Neil combines legal expertise with a strong foundation in business and finance. His career spans roles in top law firms, including Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, and ventures in international capital deployment. Neil is also a CFA and CAIA charter holder and is admitted to the bar in multiple states across the US. In this episode… The legal landscape in...2024-12-0425 minSit Down Startup[Pioneering Retail Innovation] CEO Angie Westbrock on Standard AI's Journey from Autonomous Checkout to Computer Vision InsightsWelcome back to this Thanksgiving week's episode of Sit Down Startup! Today, host Adam O'Donnell sits down with Angie Westbrock, CEO of Standard AI, to explore her inspiring journey from the manufacturing sector to leading a cutting-edge retail technology company.Discover how Standard AI pivoted from autonomous checkout to leveraging computer vision for retail analytics, unlocking valuable insights for retailers. Angie shares her experiences navigating the challenges of product-market fit, the importance of understanding customer needs, and the strategic decisions that led to their recent success.(00:00:15) The Evolution of...2024-11-2727 minSit Down Startup[$30M Raised] Transforming Legal Tech: Spellbook Co-Founder & CEO Scott Stevenson on Achieving Product-Market FitWelcome back to Sit Down Startup! In this week's episode, host Adam O'Donnell sits down with Scott Stevenson, co-founder and CEO of Spellbook, the first generative AI copilot for lawyers, to discuss his remarkable journey in the legal tech space.Uncover the invaluable insights Scott gained about resilience, the struggles of achieving product-market fit, and the transformative power of large language models in revolutionizing legal document management. Learn how Spellbook, which has raised over $30 million, found its breakthrough after years of iteration and perseverance.(00:01:12) Overcoming Legal Fees: The Inspiration...2024-11-1324 minSit Down Startup[Transforming Crypto Access] Co-Founder/CEO Driss Benamour on Building Exponential.fi and Overcoming Crypto WinterIn this episode, Adam O'Donnell sits down with Driss Benamour, co-founder and CEO of Exponential.fi, to explore the journey of building a decentralized finance platform amidst the challenges of the crypto winter. Driss shares his insights on achieving product-market fit by focusing on user needs and simplifying access to DeFi investments. He discusses the importance of maintaining conviction during tough times and the pivotal moment that led to the creation of their innovative risk assessment tool, "Rate My Wallet." Tune in to learn how Exponential.fi is transforming the investment landscape for crypto holders.00:00...2024-10-3025 minSit Down Startup[Navigating the AI Landscape] Co-Founder and CEO Jensen Harris on Textio's Journey and the Future of AI in ManagementIn the latest episode of Sit Down Startup, Adam O'Donnell sits down with Jensen Harris, co-founder and CEO of Textio, to explore his remarkable journey in the world of AI-driven management solutions. Jensen shares how Textio has evolved over the past decade, transforming the way managers deliver feedback and recruit talent in an increasingly competitive landscape.Discover the challenges Jensen faced during the early days of Textio, including navigating the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, and learn how he and his team pivoted to adapt to a rapidly changing market. Jensen emphasizes the power of storytelling in...2024-10-1025 minSit Down Startup[~$100M Raised] Transforming Talent Assessment: Co-founder and CEO Tigran Sloyan on Building CodeSignalWelcome to the latest episode of Sit Down Startup! Today, host Adam O'Donnell sits down with Tigran Sloyan, an MIT alumnus and the co-founder and CEO of CodeSignal, to discuss his remarkable journey to the forefront of innovation.Uncover the invaluable insights Tigran gained about resilience, adaptability, and the necessity of continuous product evolution. Learn how CodeSignal, which has raised almost $100M, achieved product-market fit by shifting focus to advanced talent assessment tools. Here's the takeaway: navigating the path to product-market fit is a dynamic process that demands a c...2024-09-2526 minSit Down Startup[Revolutionizing Climate Tech] Sealed’s co-founder and CEO Lauren Salz on Raising ~$100 Million and Finding Product-Market FitIn the latest episode of Sit Down Startup, Adam O'Donnell chats with Lauren Salz, co-founder and CEO of Sealed, about her unexpected journey from aspiring musician to leading a revolutionary home energy startup.Discover the invaluable lessons Lauren learned about resilience, adaptability, and the importance of continuous product evolution, and hear how Sealed found its product-market fit by transitioning from in-person sales to a streamlined phone-based sales process. The lesson? Sometimes you need to pivot from even successful ventures to better align with market demands. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on the future of home energy...2024-09-1221 minSit Down Startup[$300M Raised] Mapping the Human Immune System for Drug Discovery: Noam Solomon on Building ImmunaiIn this latest episode of Sit Down Startup, Adam O'Donnell chats with Noam Solomon, CEO of Immunai, about his incredible journey from academia to building a groundbreaking biotech startup. Hear Noam's fascinating backstory growing up in Israel and his move to the U.S. for a postdoc at MIT and Harvard, and how that paved the way for the creation of Immunai. Learn about the challenges of navigating product-market fit in the deep science space and the responsibility that comes with managing significant funding. Noam also shares insights on the crucial balance between building innovative technology and staying closely...2024-08-2823 minSit Down Startup[90% of Co-Founder's Time Spent Speaking to Customers] How Inspectify has Navigated Startup SuccessWelcome to the latest episode of Sit Down Startup! This week Adam O'Donnell hosts Inspectify co-founder and CEO Josh Jensen who leverages his diverse background in engineering and real estate to revolutionize property inspections for single-family homes. Josh brings a unique perspective to the tech space, emphasizing the importance of capturing comprehensive home data to support decision-making. His journey, marked by early-stage company experiences and real estate investment, shaped his belief in the necessity of efficiency and transparency, especially in startup operations. Despite setbacks, Josh remains committed to iterating based on customer feedback and actively engaging in sales to...2024-08-1420 minSit Down Startup[$0 to $20M ARR in 1 year] Creating a Path to Financial Empowerment with Brigit's co-founder and CEO Zuben MathewsHost Adam O'Donnell is back with this week's episode of Sit Down Startup with guest Zuben Mathews, co-founder and CEO of the financial health app Brigit. Mathews draws from his own experiences of financial hardship and his background in economics to address the critical issue of product-market fit in financial technology. He also emphasizes the importance of listening closely to the core pain points of customers, such as financial stress from living paycheck to paycheck, lack of credit score, and insufficient savings. Learn more about how Mathews advocates for swiftly transitioning from extensive research to rea...2024-07-3125 minSit Down Startup[$150M Raised] Navigating Product-Market Fit in Healthcare: Ashok Subramanian on Building CentivoIn this insightful episode of Sit Down Startup, Ashok Subramanian, founder of Centivo, shares his incredible journey from immigrant roots to becoming a successful startup entrepreneur. With $150 million raised, Ashok discusses the challenges and triumphs of disrupting the traditional employer health insurance market to make healthcare affordable for all. From his early days in Buffalo, New York, to obtaining his MBA at Stanford, and eventually founding Centivo, Ashok's story is a testament to perseverance and innovation. He also delves into the nuances of achieving product-market fit, the importance of character and integrity in business, and the lessons learned along...2024-07-1723 min
The 500 with Josh Adam MeyersMichael Jackson - Bad - Donnell Rawlings***This show is brought to you by DistroKid. Go to http://distrokid.com/vip/the500 for 30% off your first year!***Following the colossal success of 1982’s Thriller, it took five years for Michael Jackson to release his highly anticipated follow-up, 1987’s Bad. He once again collaborated with producer Quincy Jones as he did for Thriller and 1979’s Off the Wall, but this would be their last time working together. This final installment of the Jackson/Jones trilogy was another massive hit, selling millions of albums worldwide along with achieving more awards and accolades. Comedian & Actor Donnell Rawlings makes...2024-07-171h 24Sit Down Startup[$3 Trillion Market Revolution] Democratizing Structured Notes with Halo InvestingJoin host Adam O'Donnell on the latest episode of Sit Down Startup. This week, Jason Barsema, a former financial advisor specializing in managing portfolios for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, has emerged as a groundbreaking figure in disrupting the structured notes market. Barsema initially sought to eliminate the counterparty risk of big banks by using listed options and cash to replicate structured notes, but faced challenges in product adoption due to custodial limitations. Undeterred, he strategically pivoted to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of structured notes, much like Netflix adapted its model in response to technological constraints. This shift led to the...2024-06-2623 minSit Down Startup[4x Founder] From FBI to Founder: Jo Riley’s Journey to Product-Market Fit with CensiaJoin us on the newest episode of Sit Down Startup as Jo Riley, founder of Censia, shares her inspiring journey from the FBI to launching a disruptive AI-driven platform. Host Adam O'Donnell and Jo discuss the importance of persistence, the value of customer feedback, and how Censia is transforming the way companies find and manage talent. Whether you're a founder or an aspiring entrepreneur, Jo's story of resilience, innovation, and customer obsession provides invaluable insights.00:01:08 - Background: Jo’s early life and introduction to intelligence.00:04:25 - Transition from the FBI to entrepreneurship....2024-06-0541 min
Cops and Writers Podcast166 Brew City to The Streets of San Fransisco With Bestselling Author and San Fransisco Police Sergeant Adam PlantingaSend us a textFor today’s show, we are traveling to the West Coast and the home of Fisherman’s Warf, The Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and of course, Alcatraz. On today’s episode, we will be chatting with the City of San Francisco Police Sergeant and Bestselling Author, Adam Plantinga. Adam Plantinga’s first book, 400 Things Cops Know, was nominated for an Agatha Award and won the 2015 Silver Falchion award for best nonfiction crime reference. It was hailed as “truly excellent” by author Lee Child and deemed “the new Bible for crime...2024-04-151h 04Sit Down Startup[$400M raised] FLYR Labs’s Founder, Alex Mans: journey to product-market fitWelcome to the latest episode of Sit Down Startup, where host Adam O'Donnell explores FLYR Labs’ founder and CEO Alex Mans' meteoric rise with $400M raised, #boom!Transitioning from a consumer-focused model predicting ticket prices to a B2B powerhouse, they're now strategically collaborating with airlines to optimize pricing. Adam and Alex discuss why pivoting to high-margin, recurring revenue streams with big companies was a game-changer for their business model.Also critical to success are the strong personal relationships FLYR Labs has forged with airline C-suite executives, key in securing lucrative contracts. Finally, Adam and Al...2024-03-2038 min
That Was WildEp 32. Chase O'Donnell aka Chase RadicalChase O'Donnell is a comedian who comedy special People Pleaser was featured in the New York Times twice! But before all that, she was in the girl group, Girl Radical. Chase tell us about how her dancing skills got her in front of Scary Spice and the rest of the judges on America's Got Talent.
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Take Me Off Your ListGrowth Hacking at Startups with Adam O'Donnell (Zendesk)Adam O'Donnell is an international man of mystery. Okay seriously...he runs partnerships for Zendesk's startup program, and has been a constant figure in the B2B space over past several years as a former founder. Ryan O'Hara sits down and talks with Adam about growth hacking at your startup, marketing best practices, and what he's learned talking with hundreds of other startup founders on Zendesk's Sit Down Startups Podcast. To learn more more about Pitchfire: https://www.pitchfire.com 2024-01-2440 minSit Down Startup[$100M+ raised] How to get product-market fit validation without an MVPSit Down Startup is back with Arjun Narayan, founder of Materialize, who shares how they nearly hit product-market fit before their MVP was ready! Host Adam O'Donnell dives into Arjun's journey from India to raising $100M+ (1:40) and revolutionizing real-time data processing with Materialize (00:45). Founders will appreciate the dialogue on tech database funding and the role of investor expertise (16:16). Tune in for more!Shoutout to this episode's partners Capchase and FounderPass!Capchase - non-dilutive growth financing solution for SaaS companies. Email Ian.Garrett@capchase.com and mention this podcast to ge...2023-12-0628 minSit Down Startup[$217M raised] Stop convincing prospects and find the ones who get it: Sentry’s Founder, David CramerIn this new episode of Sit Down Startup, Adam interviews Sentry's founder David Cramer, who shares insights from his illustrious journey that led to successfully raising $217 million. Tune in as David delves into diverse topics such as unraveling unique product monetization, cultivating unwavering belief in success (00:05:41), the power of focus and core concepts (00:08:45), and managing feedback at scale (00:18:37). The conversation touches upon customer engagement wisdom: distinguishing valuable feedback and exploring how focus and determination pave the path to tech success. David emphasizes the criticality of aligning with prospects who inherently understand and connect with your vision rather than convincing...2023-11-0830 min
Sit Down StartupArc’s $181M Success: Unity-Led-Growth with Founder, Don MuirIn this week's episode of Sit Down Startup, get to know Donald Muir, the creator and driving force behind Arc, a digital bank crafted for the tech-savvy crowd. As an experienced business leader with a keen desire for breakthroughs, Muir's interpretations of the explosion and teamwork in online banking post-SVB collapse (2:45) come from his hands-on experience of building Arc from scratch.Muir underlines the value of a dynamic digital bank that blends the personalized touch of a bank like First Republic with the fail-safe security and solidity of a mega-bank such as Goldman Sachs...2023-10-2523 min
KBKASTEpisode 216 Deep Dive: Adam O’Donnell | Balancing Usability and Complexity: The Eternal Dilemma in CybersecurityIn this episode, we are joined by Special Forces team commander, Adam O’Donnell (CEO, Convergence Systems), as we explore the challenges and opportunities faced by SMBs in understanding their cybersecurity needs and finding affordable solutions. Together, we explore the complex ecosystem of cyber and the intricacies in finding the right balance between usability and security, which is no easy feat!
As a Special Forces team commander, Adam O’Donnell successfully led high-performing teams in some of the most hostile and volatile places on earth.
Looking back, he’d be the first to agree that his tr...2023-10-1142 minSit Down Startup[$150M raised] OpenStore’s Co-Founder, Jeremy Wood: Building the Right Engine: Overcoming DoubtsJeremy Wood's solution, OpenStore, offers these founders the option to sell their businesses or have OpenStore operate and run the stores on their behalf. This innovative approach has not only provided a lifeline for many e-commerce founders but has also positioned OpenStore as a major player in the e-commerce market. Join Adam O'Donnell and Jeremy Wood as they delve deeper into this topic on the next episode of Sit Down Startup.Lark is a next-generation team productivity suite that boosts organisations' efficiency, creativity, and engagement.Get 6 months of free access to Lark...2023-09-0623 min
Sit Down StartupThe Founder-led Content Formula; Atrium’s Founder Pete KazanjyAtrium, a software company co-founded by Pete Kazanjy in 2016, has achieved more business success with fewer Sales Development Representatives (SDRs). This accomplishment can be credited to their strong inbound game and their valuable content that educates and provides insights to their community of 35,000 members. Atrium's software helps businesses implement data-driven sales management by monitoring KPIs and providing alerts. Host Adam O'Donnell also discusses the challenges of business growth and the importance of experiencing low moments and failure as indicators of pushing boundaries with Pete in this latest episode of Sit Down Startup. This week's partner s...2023-08-0922 min
Sit Down Startup[$161M Raised] From Series A Struggles to 400 Employees: LinkSquares' Growth Strategies with Founder Vishal SunakVishal Sunak, Founder of LinkSquares, shares his journey of building software for legal teams. Listen as he speaks to Sit Down Startup's host Adam O'Donnell about raising $161 million over five rounds of venture capital, overcoming fundraising struggles, and unlocking the secrets to growth. Discover the importance of building a strong product, founder-led sales, and knowledge assembly, as well as how to validate product ideas before building solutions. Vishal also gives invaluable advice on understanding buyers as well as his superpower as a founder. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative episode packed with valuable in...2023-06-2119 min
Sit Down StartupBootstrapped to $100M+ Exit: Pardot’s Founder, David Cummings' Startup JourneyJoin Adam O'Donnell on Sit Down Startup as he sits down with David Cummings, the founder of Pardot, which eventually sold to Salesforce. In this episode, they discuss pivoting from unsuccessful strategies, customer discovery, and marketing automation platform, while sharing their personal stories of startup challenges.2023-06-0721 min
Sit Down StartupInstacart's Former Chief Growth Officer; Building a Successful ML Startup: Anomalo's, Founder, Elliot ShmuklerAdam O'Donnell sits down with Elliot Shmukler, former Chief Growth Officer at Instacart and co-founder of Anomalo, to discuss the challenges data teams face in detecting and solving data quality issues using machine learning. Despite the initial failure of their product to meet customer needs, Anomalo was able to grow 10x ARR during the big recession by listening to customer feedback and building a fully-featured product to address gaps in their initial product. Elliot emphasizes the importance of talking to customers regularly and trusting your gut when experimenting with ideas. Through a shared Slack channel...2023-05-2421 min
Sit Down Startup$0 to 100M ARR in 18-months: Revolutionizing Cloud Security With Base Thinking; Wiz’s Co-Founder, Ami LuttwakWelcome to the Sit Down Startup podcast, where host Adam O'Donnell interviews entrepreneurs and startup founders about their inspirational stories. In this episode, Adam brings in Ami Luttwak, the CTO and co-founder of Wiz, one of the largest cloud security companies. Ami shares the hands-on culture of the company, where all managers do the work themselves, and explains how they identified a gap in the market by combining vulnerability, application, network exposure, and identity analysis. Together, they discuss the success of Wiz, how the COVID-19 pandemic was actually beneficial to their product development, and the importance of...2023-05-1021 minCops and Writers PodcastBonus Solo Episode With Patrick O'Donnell Talking About Cop Camp 2023!Send us a textWelcome to a special solo bonus Cop Camp episode with Patrick O'DonnellCop camp will kick off with an informal get-together on May 31, 7:00 pm until we are done at The lobby bar located at the DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton Attendance is not mandatory, but I think it will be fun to get to get together and meet before classes start.June 1: The bus to the academy will leave around 8:45 am to the Fox Valley Public Safety Training Center where we will spend the bulk of...2023-05-0411 min
The Founder InitiativeInside the Mind of a Solo Capitalist; Itamar Novick, Managing Partner of Recursive VenturesIntroducing TheTop.VC podcast, where host Adam O'Donnell has an exciting chat with Itamar Novick, founder of Recursive Ventures. They discuss how Itamar invests in early-stage startups that revolutionize industries like financial services, insurance, and real estate by leveraging data and machine learning. He also talks extensively about his investment experiences with promising companies like Tomato AI, Clarity AI, and Claire AI. The discussion covers Itamar's successful approach in evaluating startups, go-to-market strategies, and the critical issue of fake content, along with market discovery for deep fake solutions. Listening to this episode will give valuable insights into the world...2023-05-0213 min
Locker Room DadsEpisode 39: Coaching Parenting with Adam HarringtonWe're back with another episode and this time we are joined by former NBA player and current shooting coach, Adam Harrington!
A father of four, Adam has an amazing story to tell. He's a leader on and off the court with so much to give back to his community.
We dive into his career from the NBA as a player, traveling the world, ending up as NBA superstar Kevin Durant's personal trainer, and becoming an NBA assistant coach!! All of this on top of running an amazing charity in...2023-04-1350 minThe Founder InitiativeInvestor in Gusto & Robinhood; Chamaeleon's Managing Partner, Nuno G. Pedro; how VCs evaluate founders, DD process unpacked, and pitching without slidesArticle 1: The Importance of Dialogue and Communication in Presentations In this episode of TheTop.VC podcast, Adam O'Donnell interviews Nuno G. Pedro, the managing partner at Chameleon, an early-stage VC firm in San Francisco. Nuno speaks about the art of communication and presentation, and how important it is to incite dialogue with an audience. Many founders often focus too much on presenting slides to their audience, forgetting to create opportunities for engagement and feedback. This is a common mistake, according to Nuno, as the objective of slides is to initiate dialogue an...2023-03-3023 min
Sit Down StartupBacked by a16z, Virtually Human Studio’s Co-Founder, Chris Ebeling: Building with community, listening vs. letting them leadWhen Chris Ebeling co-founded entertainment company Virtually Human back in 2018, Blockchain was just becoming popular. Since then, the company has raised $21M+ and their online horse racing game ZED RUN gained an impressive following. In this episode, Chris talks to Adam about his experience launching in the digital world and shares a few tips: Innovation comes with risks. Don’t be afraid to seek advice; be transparent and self-critical. Nothing is permanent. If you believe in an idea, don’t overthink it — start making it a reality. Involve the community. When your product i...2023-03-0827 min
Sit Down StartupTalkdesk & Cleverly Co-Founder: Cristina Fonseca - Product obsessed, 5-min rule & not being distracted by competitionCristina Fonseca, our very own VP of Product, knows a thing or two about being a founder. She has set up two companies specializing in CX: Talkdesk, back in 2011 (right after college!), which went on to raise over 250M USD; and Cleverly in 2017, now acquired by Zendesk. In this one-to-one with Adam, she shares her experience: Build trust. Stay present and proactively communicate with your customers. Be aware of the market. If there is more than one company offering the same product, that means the demand is there. Share your knowledge. Make sur...2023-02-1518 min
Sit Down Startup[$396M Raised] Nailing pitch-market-fit? Eightfold AI’s CEO, Ashutosh GargWhen Ashutosh Garg founded talent intelligence platform Eightfold AI in 2016, he had one clear goal in mind: to help businesses hire and retain the best professionals out there. The company has since grown to almost 700 employees and has raised $400M. Ashutosh sat down to discuss Eightfold’s journey with Adam, sharing a few learnings along the way: Strike the right balance. Both a lack of and overconfidence will stop you from going anywhere. Keep evolving. Adapting to market changes in order to maintain product market fit is crucial. Come up with your pi...2023-02-0917 min
Sit Down Startup[0-IPO] Yext’s Founder, Howard Lerman: key to building a lasting companyHoward Lerman founded tech company Yext in 2006, recording revenues of $100M during his final quarter as CEO. In November 2022, he started building his next project: Roam, an all-in-one Cloud HQ — and predicts it’s going to be even bigger. The entrepreneur joined Adam for a chat to share some key insights and strategies from his +20 years’ experience: Make customers love you. Happy clients will get you everywhere. Try and try again. There’s no single magic trick to growth — except to try everything. Growth isn’t the be all, end all. There are other ways to measure succes2023-01-2521 minCops and Writers Podcast100 Episode 100 With My Special Guests Jerri Williams, Richard Rybicki, Micael Anderle, and Adam Richardson!!Send us a textToday’s show marks my 100th episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast!!!I would like to take a minute and thank all of you who support me and the show. My wonderful patrons, everyone who has purchased a book in my Cops and Writers series and my new Brew City Blues series. And, of course, the amazing guests I have had on the show over the last two years. And a big thank you to all of you, my dear listeners who listen and promote this show, I thank yo...2023-01-091h 31