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Found(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind28. I can't believe this is what selling my startup looks like!A sneak peek into what starting the M&A process of your startup looks like. Is anyone taking my calls? Who is helping me? And how do I feel about it all?! This and other reflections from the first few weeks.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-2508 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind27. Don't tell me you're sorryNot in New York and definitely not crying. Here's how I'm feeling in the aftermath of the big decision to sell my startup. And here's what some people are saying to me about it!Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-2106 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind26. I'm selling my startup!Big decisions! A new city (sort of) and a whole new chapter for me as a founder. Super excited about both. Here are some reasons for why I made these decisions and what happens now.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2208 minCreating The Greatest ShowCreating The Greatest ShowPodcast Ads That Resonate - Anna Ratala - Creating The Greatest Show - Episode # 062Today, we have a special guest—a business leader, serial entrepreneur, and passionate storyteller. Meet Anna Ratala, the Founder & CEO of Zvook, a cutting-edge podcast advertising platform designed for the modern marketer. Zvook, inspired by storytellers and driven by AI, enables brands to effortlessly discover relevant podcasts and book host-read ads with a few clicks—no sales calls or budget minimums required. Additionally, Anna hosts the Found(H)er Mind Podcast, offering an audio journal insight into the journey of a startup founder and the behind-the-scenes of building a venture-backed business.Takeaways:Be auth...2023-12-1338 minThe Inflection PodcastThe Inflection Podcast#013 - From Idea to Industry: The Rise of Podcasting and the Birth of Zvook with Anna RatalaIn the episode of the Inflection Podcast, I sit down with Anna Ratala, CEO & Founder of Zvook. Anna is a business leader, tech enthusiast, entrepreneur and storyteller at heart. I believe you will be inspired by her story! Anna shares about her journey from Singapore to America and how her entrepreneurial story began. She emphasizes the importance of being selective about whose advice you are listening to and trusting one's own decision-making process. Previously the Founder and Head of Slush Singapore (a leading tech startup event and a global...2023-10-1718 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind25. Exciting news for Zvook!Spent 2 weeks in LA. Got back to Phoenix. Took an important step with my startup. Also had some less exciting developments. If you're a startup founder, you can relate.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-0507 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind24. The one time I had $200 on my bank accountI've never talked about it publicly. $200 on my account. No savings. My visa running out in 3 weeks. My rent late. They say it's darkest just before the dawn. That's what it felt like. And that's when I learned to get comfortable with chaos.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-0408 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind23. How I vet a VC fund in 10 minutesFundraising isn't about quantity as much as it is about quality. Instead of "spray and pray", I spend 10 minutes vetting each fund. Here's how I decide who to talk to - and who not to waste time on.Shoutout to Eniac Ventures that I used as an example.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-0708 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind22. When an investor dreams with youIn their hearts and on their websites they want to invest in visionary startups. But in reality, few investors can identify one. The masses see the reality only after you've built it. But how do you recognize an investor that can actually dream with you?Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-0306 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind21. Things about Phoenix that blew me awayTwo months in the fifth biggest city of America. Getting to know the startup ecosystem, getting surprised by so many things. Phoenix reminds me of another city I know very well..Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-2805 minWhat Do You Do Exactly?What Do You Do Exactly?ANNA RATALA: CEO OF ZVOOKCEO of Zvook, Anna Ratala, talks with Jamie Maglietta about her startup, career, and advice for women in tech and leadership. Anna is an international business leader and tech enthusiast, having lived and worked in 5 countries across 3 continents. Her background is in media intelligence and SaaS sales. In 2016 Ratala founded one of Southeast Asia’s most prominent tech startup events, Slush Singapore. Currently Ratala is the Founder & CEO of Zvook, a smart platform transforming the global podcast advertising industry. Zvook’s platform turns the manual podcast ad sales process from hours to minutes with just a few clicks. Ratala is a...2023-04-1731 minFounders at FiveFounders at Five12. Is my happiness enough?In the world full of remote work, avocado toasts and Instagram vacations, how do we know if we are actually happy? And if we are, why is everyone still in therapy? The struggle to be happy may not be talked about at most Happy Hours but it is talked about at ours!Special thanks to:Ryan Hays - for the amazing intro musicFollow us on Instagram @foundersatfive / @annaratala / @linamariaisabellaEmail us foundersatfive@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-0119 minFounders at FiveFounders at FiveBasic instincts of life and hustleIs taking advice overrated? Can gut feeling steer you wrong? And.. does LA know how to hustle? Anna & Lina are back for Season 2. The founder life gets crazier but the drinks are always chilled!Special thanks to:Ryan Hays - for the amazing intro musicFollow us on Instagram @foundersatfive / @annaratala / @linamariaisabellaEmail us foundersatfive@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-2415 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind20. See you later, LA!Apparently two months is a long time to stay in one place. For me. So when an opportunity knocks, you bet I pack my bags and go! Definitely returning back to LA but first a little more adventuring.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-0104 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind19. Most successful founders have moved cities and countriesI've lived in five different countries across three continents. I have beaten the odds of a cold start over and over again. So when I build a startup, you bet I will succeed.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-1411 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind18. My founder frustrationsYou know that feeling when you scream to yourself "I f*cking know how to solve this" and then just go back to not doing it because you don't have time, money or human resources? Yeah, those frustrations.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-1007 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind17. Women supporting women is a mythSharing some personal experiences, and knowing I am not the only one. This false narrative may end up hurting women more than helping us.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0806 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind16. Three early observations about LA as a founderAll events start early and end early. A lot of people are into wellness. And a few other learnings based on my very social week out in LA!Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-2505 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind15. A faulty idea of a great CEOI have not always played to my strengths because I was ashamed to admit that there were things I just wasn't great at. I tried to convince myself that I will learn to love process flows and Excel sheets. But nope. I won't. And I shouldn't.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-1908 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind14. First two weeks in LAWho would have thought I won't miss NYC after two weeks in LA! I've found my rhythm in LA but I've got to be honest, I can't wait to get social. So that's exactly what I'm going to do this week. Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-1804 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind13. Not my American dreamI never had an American dream. But here I am, building a startup as an immigrant in the United States. My journey from NYC to LA has not been a smooth one but it's been worth it.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-0709 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind12. From disaster in Copenhagen to home in LASpending Christmas alone in Copenhagen, then coming "back" to a city that I have never lived in. And suddenly I feel like home. Life is wild!Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-0603 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind#11 Founder bestieI sat down with my founder bestie today. Truthfully, without her I would not be a sane person by this point of the founder journey!Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-2203 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind#10 First day in CopenhagenMy world tour has taken me to the cute capital of Denmark. From the airport to the office and to our first meeting with the new advisor. Not loving the weather.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-1903 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind#9 Why investors lack empathyDo you feel that investors should have founder experience? I do. Sharing in this update the biggest problem I see in the startup investor world. Do you agree?Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-1405 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind#8 A founder's day in SpainA quick glimpse into my Tuesday as a remote founder working in Spain. Not your average nine-to-five, let me tell you that!Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-1306 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind#7 Life updateA lot is going on but productivity has been high! Three quick updates on what is going on and what to expect next. Life is wild but I am grateful for it.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-1304 minFounders at FiveFounders at Five10. New year, who dis?Change is on the horizon and how do we feel about it? Hear Anna's and Lina's thoughts around new year's resolutions and guess which one goes all in on new year's and which one is in bed before midnight. Join us for the last episode of season 1! Special thanks to:Ginni Media - for invaluable supportRyan Hays - for masterful editing and the amazing intro musicFollow us on Instagram @foundersatfive / @annaratala / @linamariaisabellaEmail us foundersatfive@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast...2022-12-0934 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind#6 Investor storyDodged the bullet with a disrespectful VC. We've all been there but here's what I learned from my recent experience.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0807 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind#5 December fatigueNot sure about you guys but I've always had a little December fatigue. Especially this year. After a challenging 2022 and ahead of a massive 2023, I'm not going to lie, I'm looking forward to a little Christmas break!Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0704 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind#4 Zvook has a new advisor!My strategy for building an advisory board has been very different from most founders. Signing our first one was worth the wait!Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0604 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind#3 Can I be truly honest?The first recording that kicks off my real-time audio entries. Thinking out loud about my promise to be authentic and the perception that might create about me as a founder & CEO.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0506 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind#2 Stories from Slush side eventsThe stuff they don't talk about but I will. My night at Slush side events. Get ready for some story time!Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0208 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er Mind#1 Living out of a suitcaseWith 6 hours of sleep before my investor meeting, I present to you: an overview of my life out of a suitcase over the next month. Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride!Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0203 minFound(H)er MindFound(H)er MindIntro: It's never been done so I had to!It's never been done before. So I had to do it. My unfiltered, daily audio journal about the life of an early stage startup founder. Highs, lows, f*ck-ups and frustrations. We all have them. Nobody shares them. That's about to change. LFG.Follow me on Instagram: @annaratalaConnect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratalaSpecial thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0202 minFounders at FiveFounders at Five09. The art of doing nothingWhat does a perfect routine or self care look like? Are you like Anna who wants to be better at doing nothing or like Lina who never plans anything too early on the weekends?Special thanks to:Ginni Media - for invaluable supportRyan Hays - for masterful editing and the amazing intro musicFollow us on Instagram @foundersatfive / @annaratala / @linamariaisabellaEmail us foundersatfive@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-1920 minFounders at FiveFounders at Five08. The good, bad and ugly of bi-continental lifeWhat to do when Lina's landlord raises her rent by $1,300? Where is Anna headed next on her tour de Europe? Living abroad comes with its pros, cons, and unexpected twists & turns and we're here for all of it!Special thanks to:Ginni Media - for invaluable supportRyan Hays - for masterful editing and the amazing intro musicFollow us on Instagram @foundersatfive / @annaratala / @linamariaisabellaEmail us foundersatfive@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-1117 minFounders at FiveFounders at Five07. Love hate networkingDo you dread networking as much as Lina does? Or are you like Anna and will never turn down a chance to mingle with new people? In the world of constant social interaction, how can you stand out and make the most out of it? Probably the most fun we have ever had at a recording, enjoy!Special thanks to:Ginni Media - for invaluable supportRyan Hays - for masterful editing and the amazing intro musicFollow us on Instagram @foundersatfive / @annaratala / @linamariaisabellaEmail us foundersatfive...2022-11-0414 minFounders at FiveFounders at Five06. Confident and we know itHave you ever met a woman that does not feel like an imposter? Well, meet two! But why has it never occurred to Anna & Lina to feel like a fraud? And why is Sheryl Sandberg doing young women a huge disservice? Getting real about topics that don't make it to most Happy Hours - but made it to ours. Cheers!Special thanks to:Ginni Media - for invaluable supportOscar Garcia - for brilliant editingRyan Hays - for the amazing intro musicFollow us on Instagram...2022-10-2823 minFounders at FiveFounders at Five05. Failures & f*ck upsWhat could possible go wrong..? Turns out, a lot. But how do you tell a client their free short film is not free? And how does it feel to step on a big stage in your bathroom slippers? Dealing with embarrassing moments and having a good laugh about topics that don't make it to the Happy Hour. Cheers!Special thanks to:Ginni Media - for invaluable supportOscar Garcia - for brilliant editingRyan Hays - for the amazing intro musicFollow us on Instagram @foundersatfive / @annaratala...2022-10-2123 minFounders at FiveFounders at Five04. The power of "Hell no!"When an invitation comes your way, do you say 'yes' even if you know you shouldn't? Why is it so hard to sometimes just say "I fucked up" and why should you never ask a stranger if you can pick their brain? All this and more in this week's episodeSpecial thanks to:Ginni Media and Ian - for smooth productionOscar Garcia - for brilliant editingRyan Hays - for the amazing intro musicFollow us on Instagram @foundersatfive / @annaratala / @linamariaisabellaEmail us foundersatfive...2022-10-1222 minFounders at FiveFounders at Five03. Inside the investor storiesAre all investors just bros with money? How much advice is too much advice? How do you deal with rejection and what happens to founders who keep pushing but never make it? These topics made it to our Happy Hour this week. Enjoy!Special thanks to:Ginni Media and Ian - for smooth productionOscar Garcia - for brilliant editingRyan Hays - for the amazing intro musicFollow us on Instagram @foundersatfive / @annaratala / @linamariaisabellaEmail us foundersatfive@gmail.com Hosted on...2022-10-0719 minThe Riderflex Podcast: Inspiring & HiringThe Riderflex Podcast: Inspiring & HiringRiderflex Podcast - Guest Interview #286 - Anna RatalaAnna Ratala, CEO & Co-Founder of Zvook | The Riderflex Podcast, Inspiring & Hiring Getting through some of the more difficult and lonely times as an entrepreneur can be worked through by keeping a strong perspective on why you're there. Remembering that it was your choice to be in a position to do something great can help push you along. Anna is the CEO and Co-Founder of Zvook. She is a successful business leader, tech enthusiast, and entrepreneur. Previously to starting Zvook, Anna was the Founder and Head of Slush Singapore, a leading tech startup event and a...2022-10-041h 01Founders at FiveFounders at Five02. Falling behind or building an empire?When do we start being too old to achieve amazing things and why is it 30? With no house, no kids, no pets and no f*cks to give - are you falling behind or just building an empire? And what does it feel like to exchange a five star life in the tropics to a startup struggle in the concrete jungle? These topics don't make it to the Happy Hour but they made it to ours.Special thanks to:Ginni Media and Ian - for smooth productionOscar Garcia - for brilliant...2022-09-3015 minFounders at FiveFounders at Five01. Dreams and nightmares in New York CityWhen do you know you are living your dream? And when you finally find yourself on the busy streets of Manhattan, does it feel like you've made it? These topics don't make it to the Happy Hour but they made it to ours. Plus you get to know us, Anna & Lina, and our wild journeys to New York City!Special thanks to:Ginni Media and Ian - for smooth productionOscar Garcia - for brilliant editingRyan Hays - for the amazing intro musicFollow us on...2022-09-3028 minVenturi\'s Voice: Technology | Leadership | Staffing | Career | InnovationVenturi's Voice: Technology | Leadership | Staffing | Career | InnovationTechnology Meets Audio Podcast Marketing @ Zvook | Anna RatalaAnna Ratala is CEO & Co-Founder @ Zvook. Zvook helps brands find the most relevant podcasts and book host-read ads in just a few clicks. Anna joined Ben in New York to discuss the ever-expanding world of podcasting, Anna's incredible career journey, and the catalyst to start the business.2022-09-2233 minEntreprenistaEntreprenistaMaking Connections and Providing Opportunities with Anna Ratala of ZvookWhen Anna Ratala decided to start a podcast, she went looking for a platform that would help her find brands to monetize her podcast. When she found there was no such site, she decided to create her own, thus Zvook was born. In this week's episode, Anna Ratala, CEO and co-founder of Zvook, a platform that matches brands to podcasts, shares how her journey to starting her own business led her across the world, how to go about fundraising, why she thinks more women should enter tech, and s...2022-09-0549 minUnstoppable Female EntrepreneursUnstoppable Female EntrepreneursThe Female Entrepreneur Changing the Podcast Advertising Industry (Part 2) with Anna RatalaWhat is something you’ve been wanting to start but aren’t sure if it will be successful? In today’s episode, you will hear Part 2 of my interview with Anna Ratala, business leader and tech enthusiast. Anna is the the CEO & Co-founder of Zvook.co, a venture-backed startup. She is helping to build the world's most active platform democratizing access to podcast advertising. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, I highly recommend going back and listening to that episode to learn about Anna’s background. Throughout this episode, Anna talks about the gap...2022-06-2825 minUnstoppable Female EntrepreneursUnstoppable Female EntrepreneursThe Power of Storytelling for Entrepreneurs (Part 1) with Anna RatalaWhat story are you telling through your business? As entrepreneurs, it’s vital that we are clearly communicating what the foundational purpose is behind our business.  In today’s episode, I am talking with Anna Ratala, business leader and tech enthusiast. Anna is the the CEO & Co-founder of Zvook.co, a venture-backed startup. She is helping to build the world's most active platform democratizing access to podcast advertising. Anna is a bold entrepreneur that is not afraid of challenges but inspired by them! Throughout this episode, you will hear Part 1 of my conversa...2022-06-2119 minThe Ginni ShowThe Ginni ShowLiving Abroad with Anna RatalaThink about your late teens and early twenties. What did your life look like? Well, this episode’s guest, Anna Ratala, was interning in Brussels and then running for elected office in her hometown. Anna knew from a young age that she had been born with an entrepreneurial spirit. She also knew, having grown up in small-town Finland, that she wanted to experience a world outside, and completely different to, what she’d always known. It’s these two things that brought Anna around the world - first to Brussels, then Singapore, and finally to her current hometown, New York C...2022-06-2032 minThe Ginni ShowThe Ginni ShowAnna Ratala: Boss Babe In The CityFalling in love with New York City is a tale of love that has been experienced by many. For Anna Ratala, being in the city inspires her entrepreneurial spirit, inner extrovert and fuels her for her day to day challenges and rollercoaster rides as a CEO of a Startup. Tune into her episode this Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-1602 minPodcast Advertising PlaybookPodcast Advertising PlaybookPodcast Advertising Needs To Be Easier To Buy and ScaleAs traditional influencer marketing platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) get increasingly over-saturated with influencer-type content, it's effortless for consumers to swipe right past ads. And so, companies have started to look for new avenues to reach their customers. And that's where podcasting comes in.But many digital marketers are used to a centralized platform to buy ads with a few clicks. Podcast advertising is lacking in this area, creating a barricade for more digital marketers to transfer a part of their influencer budget into podcasting.Anna Ratala, Co-Founder and CEO of Zvook.co joins me on t...2022-03-1634 minWHAT THE ZVOOK!?WHAT THE ZVOOK!?#12) Interview with Zvook Co-Founder & CEO, Anna RatalaHow did Zvook come to be and WHY does it exist? Join us to hear about the birth and evolution of the idea that spawned ZVOOK! We talk about Anna's transition from bossy girl to girl-boss, content-based targeting vs. demographic-based targeting, Spotify's exclusivity, why the future is really in democratized audio, and much, much more!Shoutout 25:00 - JJ Reddick - Old Man and the Three ads for Tushy Bidet2021-09-161h 06Breakthrough Success - Content Marketing That WorksBreakthrough Success - Content Marketing That WorksE661: Podcast Advertising Is The Best Way To Grow Your Business With Anna RatalaAnna Ratala is a Business leader, tech enthusiast, and Bold entrepreneur. She is the CEO & Co-founder of Zvook.co a platform that matches brands with podcasts.Here are the key links from the episode:Zvook -- Use the coupon code BREAKTHROUGH to save 10% on your first podcast ad campaign. Put your ads in podcasts today!Connect with Anna on LinkedInFollow Anna on Instagram2021-08-1112 minRocketship.fmRocketship.fmWorkplace Confessions with Anna Ratala CEO & co-founder of Zvook.co: "I miss taking work-related vacations" & "I got my product-MBA from podcasts like yours"Today we welcome Anna Ratala, CEO & co-founder of Zvook.co, to the show to discuss two more confessions. We're all sick of being at home and some of us are missing work trips for various reasons, but this confessor is looking forward to a little break from their family. Another listener asks, what is the value of an MBA?***This episode is brought to you by:NetSuite: NetSuite by Oracle is a scalable solution to run all of your key back office operations. Go to netsuite.com/rocketship today. 2021-06-1725 minStartup HunterStartup HunterAI Matched Podcast Sponsors Startup: Zvook CEO Anna Ratalahttps://zvook.co/  http://startuphunter.co2020-01-171h 00Slush Stage TalksSlush Stage TalksEric Gundersen, CEO of Mapbox (Slush 2017)Anna Ratala talks with Eric Gundersen, CEO of Mapbox, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.2018-10-0900 minSlush Stage TalksSlush Stage TalksPete Flint, Managing Partner at NFX (Slush 2017)Anna Ratala talks with Pete Flint, Managing Partner at NFX, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.2018-08-2800 minSlush Stage TalksSlush Stage TalksCorinne Vigreux, co-Founder of TomTom (Slush 2017)Anna Ratala talks with Corinne Vigreux, co-Founder of TomTom, at Slush 2017 in Helsinki, Finland.2018-07-1700 min