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Overnight SuccessHow are we going to put trillions of dollars on-chain? w/ Sheldon Hunt (Founder @ Sundial Protocol)In this episode of Overnight Success, I sit down with Sheldon Hunt, a founding member of EMURGO—one of Cardano’s original entities. We unpack the philosophical and technical rifts between Ethereum and Cardano, trace the evolution from Bitcoin to Ethereum to Cardano, and dive deep into what true decentralization really looks like—especially in Cardano’s approach to governance.If you’ve ever wondered:What really happened when Vitalik pitched Ethereum in Hong KongWhat it takes for blockchains to handle trillions on-chainWhy scarcity matters (and why Ethereum doesn’t have it)—then...2025-05-2309 min
Overnight SuccessFrom Wall Street to VC: Why DeepSeek is enabling the global AI race w/ Esther Wong (3C AGI Partners)Today, I sit down with Esther Wong — Founding Partner @ 3C AGI Partners and former Managing Director at SenseTime.In this conversation, we discuss why AI inferencing could break the grid, the global race for sustainable AI infrastructure, and why DeepSeek completely enabled the rest of the world to catch up in the AI race.If you ever wondered about:• Why AI infrastructure — not applications — is the real opportunity• How unsustainable our electricity usage is if everyone uses AI daily• Why AI models, chips, and data centers must all evolve to scale• And how a 90% pay cut to join a startup could...2025-05-2309 min
Overnight SuccessPioneering Play-to-Earn w/ Gabby Dizon (Co-founder @YieldGuildGames )Today, I sit down with Gabby Dizon, co-founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG).We talk about Gabby’s journey from building the first games in the Philippines to pioneering the concept of play-to-earn and Web3 gaming. Gabby shares the early days of Web3 gaming, how AI and decentralized work models are converging, and why starting with community-first was essential for YGG’s growth.We also discuss the challenges of building a web3 company during crypto cycles, crypto Twitter, and the future of online on-chain work opportunities in emerging economies.If you're interested in the intersection of gaming, blockchain, and the...2025-05-2311 min
Overnight SuccessHow Helium Could Decentralize the $9 Trillion Mobile Industry w/ Frank Mong (COO @ Helium)Episode SummaryIn this episode, we sit down with Frank Mong to unpack the rise of Helium and what it means to decentralize wireless infrastructure. Frank shares the origin story of Helium, what it took to scale during the crypto boom, building open-source hardware, what it means to truly own infrastructure, and how crypto can be the foundation for everyday consumer experiences—even if they don’t know it.Episode Highlights with Timestamps[00:00] Podcast intro – Frank Mong on scaling Helium[00:42] Discovering Helium through Khosla Ventures...2025-04-3008 min
Overnight SuccessAI & Decentralized Storage w/ Clara Tsao (Filecoin Foundation)In this episode, we sit down with Clara Tsao—entrepreneur, former CTO of the US department of Homeland Security, and founding officer of the Filecoin Foundation. Clara dives deep into the role of decentralized storage in preserving critical data, from archiving freedom of information requests to combating link rot. We talk about AI, attribution, and how decentralized infrastructure can help creators and institutions alike build a more transparent internet. This one’s for the builders who care about transparency, digital preservation, and building a better internet from the ground up.Episode Highlights with Timestamps [00:00] Intro — Clara’...2025-04-2310 min
Overnight SuccessNavigating the Korean Web3 Market with Ryan Kim (Hashed)Today, I sit down with Ryan Kim, Founding Partner at Hashed, one of the most influential Web3 venture firms in Korea and Asia. With deep roots in the early days of crypto and a front-row seat to the growth of the Asian blockchain ecosystem, Ryan shares unique insights into how the Korean Web3 landscape has evolved—both culturally and technically—and what founders need to understand to succeed in this market. We explore how Hashed grew from a group of early crypto believers into a globally recognized venture fund, and how Korea became a critical node in the Web3 worl...2025-04-2327 min
Overnight SuccessYat Siu's Vision for Web3 and True Digital OwnershipToday, I sit down with Yat Siu, founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands—one of the driving forces behind Web3 gaming and digital property rights. We trace Yat’s journey from hacking together 3D software with ex-Atari developers, to launching some of Asia’s first ISPs and now ultimately defining the future of blockchain-based gaming with Animoca Brands. Yat unpacks the waves of innovation he’s lived through—dotcom busts, pandemics, mobile booms—and the lessons that shaped his vision for Animoca Brands. We dive into the philosophy of digital ownership, the fight for user rights in the internet age...2025-04-2350 min
Overnight SuccessUnlocking Bitcoin's Full Potential with Muneeb Ali (Stacks)Today, I sit down with Muneeb Ali, co-creator of Stacks and a pioneer in the Bitcoin Layer 2 space. In this episode, we explore Muneeb’s journey from academia and deep computer science research to building one of the most critical infrastructures in Bitcoin's evolving ecosystem.We explore how Stacks brings scalability and programmability to Bitcoin through a secure Layer 2. Muneeb breaks down building on Bitcoin—from early projects like BNS to Ordinals, inscriptions, and the rise of Bitcoin-native NFTs and DeFi. Episode Highlights with Timestamps:[00:00] Intro: Welcome to Overnight Success[00:38] Origins story: Commercializing research, hardc...2025-04-2227 min
Overnight SuccessThe Future of Digital Identity with Sandy Carter (Unstoppable Domains) Today, I sit down with Sandy Carter, COO of Unstoppable Domains, a leader in the decentralized identity space. In this episode, Sandy shares learnings from over 2 decades of being a high level operator at IBM, AWS and Unstoppable domains.We also dive into the growing opportunities for decentralized identity, the role of NFTs in this new paradigm, and how Unstoppable Domains is enabling the future of Web3 through partnerships and innovation. Sandy also shares her passion for diversity in tech and how she's working to empower more women in the Web3 space.Episode Highlights with Timestamps:2025-04-2232 min
Overnight SuccessBrand New Worlds: Sebastien Borget on NFTs, the Metaverse, and the Future of EngagementToday, I sit down with Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming platform. In this episode, we dive into the evolution of The Sandbox and why digital ownership is redefining the gaming industry.We discuss the challenges of building an open metaverse, the role of NFTs in empowering creators, and how blockchain is shaping the future of virtual economies. Sebastien also shares insights on interoperability, user-generated content, and the vision for a more decentralized and player-driven internet.If you're curious about the future of gaming, Web3, and the open metaverse, this one’s for yo...2025-04-1822 minOvernight SuccessDePin, Scams & Decentralized ML Today, I sit down with Greg Osuri, founder and CEO of Overclock Labs - the creators of Akash Network. In this episode, we explore the origins of Akash Network and why decentralizing cloud computing is more important than ever. We discuss the limitations of centralized cloud providers, the role of blockchain in creating open and censorship-resistant systems, and how tokens can sustain open-source projects. We also break down the layers of decentralized networks, the future of DePIN, and the realities of Decentralized Machine Learning (DML).If you're interested in the intersection of AI, blockchain, and cloud computing, this one’s...2025-04-1845 min
Overnight SuccessBuilding Stacks and Pioneering BTC L2 w/ Muneeb Ali (Stacks)Episode Highlights with Timestamps:[00:00] Intro: Welcome to Overnight Success[00:38] Origins story: Commercializing research, hardcore computer science & Startups[07:30] Web3 ‘Aha moment’ - getting into decentralization[09:37] Building Stacks: the thesis behind Stacks & the problems of Bitcoin Layer1[12:11] Breaking down how building on Bitcoin works - Inscriptions, NFTs & the future of dApps[17:08] Growing Stacks[19:31] The future of the Bitcoin community. BTC vs ETH, Riding bear-bull markets, the challenges of scaling BTC.About Our GuestMuneeb Ali is the co-creator of Stacks, a Bitcoin Layer 2 platform designed to bring smart contracts and d...2025-04-1726 min
Overnight SuccessThe Future of Digital Identity w/ Sandy Carter (Unstoppable Domains)Episode Highlights with Timestamps:[00:00] Sandy’s entrepreneurial origin story[03:54] Duke & Harvard: The importance of schooling[06:27] Takeaways from IBM - why it’s the best management school. [09:11] Amazon’s high-performance culture[13:55] Extracurricular community support - the importance of diversity[16:49] Web3 aha moment[20:29] Building unstoppable domains as part of the early team[22:51] Why blockchain changes lives[26:28] Building in a Web2 X Web3 worldAbout Our GuestSandy Carter is the COO and Head of Business Development at Unstoppable Domains, a company focused on building digital identity for the dec...2025-04-1731 min
Overnight SuccessBuilding Animoca Brands and the foundations of Web3 w/ Yat Siu (Animoca Brands)Episode Highlights with Timestamps:[00:00] Overnight Success: Intro[01:00] Childhood entrepreneurial influences: Compuserve, living in Austria & Hong Kong, extreme communism vs extreme capitalism.[03:37] Atari’s heyday, losing the gaming wars and building his first business with ex-Atari team members.[10:41] Finding product market fit in the 90s. Building ISPs (Hong Kong Online), ASPs (Outblaze) [15:21] Surviving the dotcom downturn, building on Linux, selling in Asia vs the West.[18:25] Biggest learnings: growing a business during SARS, dealing with blackmail and the importance of staying true to your principles as a founder.[23:06] Building Animoca brands, the boom of...2025-04-1750 min
Overnight SuccessHow to navigate the Korean Web3 market w/ Ryan Kim (Hashed)Episode Highlights with Timestamps:[00:00] Childhood Mathematics & Working inbig data companies.[03:49] Getting started in web3[06:24] David vs Goliath: Web3/Open Source vs Big Tech.[08:54] Venture Syndicates. HODL. [11:29] Kimchi Premium. How Hashed became the #1 platform in South Korea.[15:27] The Hashed team. How they support web3 startup founders.[19:10] The Korean Web3 market. Riding the bear & bull waves.About Our GuestRyan Kim is the Founding Partner of Hashed, a globally recognized Web3 venture fund. What started as a personal experiment in crypto soon grew into a deep belief in the p...2025-04-1726 min
Overnight SuccessHow Big Brands Use NFTs for Engagement w/ Sebastien Borget (The Sandbox)Episode Highlights & Timestamps[00:00] Sebastien’s entrepreneurial origin story[02:48] Getting acquired by Animoca Brands[03:37] Building a better experience for builders in Web3 & the metaverse[05:58] Why major brands and IPs succeed in the gaming industry[07:49] Convincing major IPs to lean into user-generated content & Web3[11:30] Why competing IPs want to exist side by side in the metaverse[12:50] Educating brands on NFT technology as a communication tool[17:05] Transitioning to Web3[19:58] What’s next for The SandboxAbout Our GuestSebastien Borget is the co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, a le...2025-04-1722 min
Overnight SuccessUnlocking the Potential of Decentralized IntelligenceEpisode Highlights with Timestamps:[00:00] Podcast Intro[01:04] Naming Akash Network[03:12] Building software as a teenager & the early days of cloud computing[05:55] Problems with centralized cloud computing - the thesis behind Akash Network[11:07] BitTorrent, Merkle Tree, and the foundations of blockchain[14:32] Tokens as a solution for open-source software[18:56] Scams in the early phase of AI x Blockchain - why all listed projects should be open source[22:24] Feudalistic AI societies, the importance of access to compute, and why a decentralized network of compute and cloud is even more essential today.[29:36] Why decentralized networks are impossible to be controlled by bad actors...2025-04-1743 min
Triple M Homegrown with Matty OSILVERCHAIR - 30 Years of Frogstomp with Ben Gillies and Chris JoannouJoin Matty O as we celebrate one of the most Iconic Australian debut Albums ever, Silverchairs Frogstomp. And who better to tell us all about it then Ben and Chris from the band! We got right back to the start, from the writing, recording, songs that didn't make it and the bands response as they were propelled onto the world stage! It was so great to have the guys in and give the album a listen over the weekend if you haven't already!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-2817 minTriple M RockSILVERCHAIR - 30 Years of Frogstomp with Ben Gillies and Chris JoannouJoin Matty O as we celebrate one of the most Iconic Australian debut Albums ever, Silverchairs Frogstomp. And who better to tell us all about it then Ben and Chris from the band! We got right back to the start, from the writing, recording, songs that didn't make it and the bands response as they were propelled onto the world stage! It was so great to have the guys in and give the album a listen over the weekend if you haven't already!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-2817 min
Overnight SuccessBuilding NFT marketplaces for governments around the world w/ Nikita Ngan Nguyen (Co-founder @ NFTify)About Our GuestNikita operates two Web3 businesses: She is the Founder & Chief Business Officer of Ekoios Technology (EkoTek ) a leading blockchain and AI consulting and services company in the Asia-Pacific region. Secondly, she is the Co-founder and CEO of NFTify, a no-code platform that enables businesses and creators to establish customizable NFT marketplaces without extensive coding knowledge.Resources & Links Mentioned: Nikita on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikitangannguyen/]Nikita on X/Twitter [https://x.com/NganNikita]Nftify on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nftify/]Nftify on X/Twitter [https://x.com/n...2025-03-1224 min
Overnight SuccessFrom 0 to $1M ARR w/ Founder-led Sales: Tal Zackon (Co-founder & CEO @ TRES Finance)About Our GuestTal Zackon is the co-founder and CEO of Tres Finance, a Web3 financial data platform that simplifies crypto financial operations for businesses. Before founding Tres Finance, Tal gained valuable experience as a Principal at F2 Venture Capital and General Manager at SigmaLabs Accelerator. These roles gave him deep insights into the challenges startups face, especially in managing financial data.His expertise in venture capital and startup acceleration has been instrumental in Tres Finance’s rapid growth. The company has secured over $18 million in funding and driven innovations like the Financial Data Lake (FDL), wh...2025-03-0542 min
Overnight SuccessThe Web3 X AI Revolution w/ Cory Hymel (Former VP Product & Research @ Gigster, VP Research & Innovation @ Crowdbotics)Episode Highlights with Timestamps: [01:20] Cory’s origin story his journey from studying CS, building XBOX games, catching the iOS mobile development wave and working at Gigster.[13:24] Inside Gigster: championing Web3 internally and growing the Web3 vertical to account for 18% of the company’s annual revenue—from scratch.[16:19] Opportunities in Web3: Cory’s take on the market’s maturation, the 2021-22 NFT bubble, blockchain infrastructure, the “Gold Rush” mentality, and untapped low-hanging opportunities.[22:32] Advice for entrepreneurs: being resourceful with technical talent, strategically hiring freelancers, and effectively leveraging gig workers.[25:22] The intersection of AI and blockchain: Is AI a fad? Using blockchain...2025-02-2638 min
Overnight SuccessBuilding beyond hypecycles & Taxi 3.0 w/ Firdosh Sheikh (Founder & CEO @ DRIFE)About Our GuestFirdosh Sheikh is the CEO and co-founder of DRIFE, a decentralized ride-hailing platform leveraging blockchain technology to empower both drivers and riders. With a background in Chartered Accountancy, she transitioned into the startup world, bringing her business acumen to disrupt traditional industries. Under her leadership, DRIFE has expanded its operations to Dubai and India, aiming to revolutionize the ride-hailing industry by offering a more transparent, equitable, and sustainable model. About DRIFEDRIFE is a decentralized ride-hailing platform built on blockchain principles, aiming to empower both riders and drivers by...2025-02-1924 min
Overnight SuccessHow will blockchain disrupt real estate? w/ Yael Tamar (Founder & CEO @ SolidBlock & DIBS)About Our GuestWith a background in law and technology, Yael Tamar has become a leader in blockchain innovation, empowering asset owners to tokenize real estate and democratize investment. Under her leadership, SolidBlock successfully tokenized major properties. She’s passionate about blockchain adoption and is now expanding her technology to tokenize assets beyond real estate.Since the recording of this podcast she has now expanded her technology to tokenize assets beyond real estate. Yael is currently building DIBS, a multi-broker network for the secondary market of private company shares, offering secure, transparent, and compliant Web3-powered tr...2025-02-1243 min
Overnight SuccessBuilding Trust in Web3: How Blockchain Transforms Communities & Why AI Can’t Replace Human Creativity w/ Matt Wurst (CMO @ Genuin)Episode Highlights with Timestamps:[00:45] Introductions[01:29] Matt shares his journey as a seasoned marketing leader, starting with his first taste of entrepreneurship flipping baseball cards. He discusses how his early passion for sports, celebrities, and connections led him to work for the NBA. Matt also dives into building the digital marketing frameworks we rely on today and explores the exciting opportunities awaiting marketers in Web3.[11:39] The key moments that made Matt a Web3 optimist: starting with early experiments with creator tools in the mid-2010s, followed by investing in crypto, and witnessing the rise of NBA Top Shot. These...2025-02-0548 min
Overnight SuccessReclaiming Fan Relationships w/ Matt Alston co-founder @ BonfireEpisode Highlights with Timestamps:[00:45] Matt shares his backstory, describing how childhood hobbies like gaming and collecting laid the foundation for his work with non-fungible assets, ecosystems, and entrepreneurship.[04:03] Reflecting on his Waldorf schooling experience, Matt explains how it encouraged him to explore various art forms and build a wide range of skills, shaping him into a generalist who now wears multiple hats at Bonfire.[06:08] From studying Computer Science to working at Goldman Sachs and Uber, Matt recounts his time in intense work cultures, gaining valuable experience at a high-growth scale-up nearing an exit.[10:00] The journey into entrepreneurship: how...2025-01-2947 min
Overnight SuccessBuilding Communities & Shaping the Future of NFTs w/ Masha Vyazemskaya (former Head of Marketing & Communications @ Rarible)Episode Highlights with Timestamps:[00:45] Introduction and Masha’s origin story[03:21] Transitioning from Entrepreneurship to working at Rarible[04:30] Leadership at Rarible and being early adopters of the NFT space[06:30] Building new technology, how did the early Rarible team prioritize their roadmap? Breaking down marketing in Web3 [08:44] The importance of community building in Web3, how do you build community? The relationship between NFTs, community and the product roadmap - the importance of understanding your user in building your product.[13:15] What is the difference between Rarible and Rarible protocol? How does Rarible support creators and web3 builders?[16:19] Phygital: What’s happening? How i...2025-01-2226 min
Overnight SuccessRevolutionizing Finance w/ Lars Seier Christensen (Founder & Chairman @ Concordium, Co-Founder @ Saxo Bank)Episode Highlights with Timestamps:[00:45] Lars Seier’s origin story: A glimpse into his entrepreneurial beginnings and early exposure to business during childhood.[04:34] Career journey: From owning and running a bar to transitioning into traditional finance and finding his passion for trading.[06:45] Building a brokerage: The story of creating a brokerage firm that evolved into a SaaS company, showcasing Lars' ability to adapt and innovate.[10:25] Overcoming setbacks: Insights into maintaining resilience and focus during challenging times. Lars shares what drives and motivates him as an entrepreneur.[15:20] Starting fresh: Why Lars decided to exit SaaS and build anew, leading to hi...2025-01-1535 min
Overnight SuccessExploring the SuperWorld with Hrish LotlikarIntroduction:Host: Chris welcomes special guest Hrish Lutleka, Co-founder and CEO of SuperWorld.SuperWorld introduced as a virtual world in augmented reality, a digital twin of the existing world.Guest Background:Hrish's impressive background includes co-founding Rogue Initiative Studios and holding senior positions at renowned institutions.Educational background in political science and business.SuperWorld Mission:Empowers users to create, discover, and monetize content globally using augmented reality.Integration of web3 and virtual real estate as NFTs, dividing the world into 64 billion plots.Entrepreneurial Journey:Hrish's journey from management consulting to Wall Street and venture capital.Exploration of Eastern Europe and...2024-10-1532 min
Overnight SuccessBeyond the Horizon: Navigating Metaverse, AI, and Entrepreneurship with Dinis GuardaIntroduction: The interview delves into various aspects, including Dinis's influences, the significance of education in entrepreneurship, the evolving landscape of technology, and the potential impact of Metaverse, AI, and blockchain on our society.Key Points:Influences and Role Models:Dinis Guarda expresses admiration for figures like Tim Draper, highlighting Tim's focus on education and generosity in sharing knowledge worldwide.The hero journey and entrepreneurship training at Draper University are emphasized as critical aspects of cultivating successful entrepreneurs.Role of Role Models and Mentors:Dinis emphasizes the importance of role models and mentors in shaping the entrepreneurial...2024-10-1550 min
Overnight SuccessThe Story of Filecoin and a Community Driving ChangeIntroduction:Lukas is a leader in the builders program for IPFS and Filecoin.Learn about Protocol, Filecoin, and IPFS, and how they contribute to Web3 technologies.Lukas's Background:Lukas briefly shares his current role leading the builders program for IPFS and Filecoin.Highlights the open-source nature of IPFS and Filecoin, both initially developed by Protocol Labs.Mention of Lukas's conventional business career at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and BCG Digital Ventures.Insight into Lukas's previous work incubating businesses for corporations and his toolkit for building businesses.Transition to Web3:Lukas explains his transition f...2024-10-1546 min
Overnight SuccessEmpowering Lives in the Metaverse with May Mahboob, Founder of MBD FinancialsIntroduction:Chris interviews May Mahboob, the founder of MBD Financials (Metaverse Business District).May is recognized as a top operator, a Metaverse warrior, public speaker, and a global advocate for financial inclusion.May's Background:Born in Bangladesh and raised in New York City, May shares her journey from elementary school entrepreneurship to becoming a partner at Lush Cosmetics in Singapore.May studied communications and broadcasting journalism at the University of North Texas and found her passion for business development.Techways and Virtual Reality:May's interest in technology led her to partner with a renowned a...2024-10-1539 min
Overnight SuccessNovelty in NFTs with Matt FortnowIntroduction:Chris interviews Matt Fortnow, a computer scientist and mathematician.Matt's significant contributions to computational complexity theory.Professor of computer science at Georgia Institute of Technology.Awards and honors, including the Goddell Prize.Episode Highlights:The podcast focuses on the incredible journeys of entrepreneurs and visionaries.Emphasis on determination, persistence, and resilience.Disclaimer: The show does not provide financial or trading advice, and it does not endorse specific cryptocurrencies or projects.Matt's Background:Matt shares his journey from Carnegie Mellon University to working at a rap agency in New York.Transition to law school a...2024-10-0722 min
Dinis Guarda YouTube Podcast Series - Powered by citiesabc.com and businessabc.netChris Joannou - VP of Ecosystem Growth - Draper UniversityChris Joannou is a growth hacker and ecosystem builder with extensive experience in the startup and venture capital sectors. He currently serves as the Vice President of Ecosystem Growth at Draper University, where he is responsible for arranging global partnerships and promoting collaborative ecosystems that support innovation and startup growth.He has played a significant role in various partnerships and initiatives, such as the Draper University x Stellar collaboration, aimed at delivering hacker houses and accelerator programs. Chris has been involved in ecosystem development across various global locations, including Oradea, Romania, and Austin, Texas, through...2024-09-191h 10
Overnight SuccessDisrupting Talent Recruitment with Ignacio Palomera (Bondex)Overview of Bondex:Guest: Ignacio Palomera, Co-founder of BondexDecentralized talent recruitment and networking platformAims to democratize hiring and eliminate middlemenUtilizes blockchain technology for transparency and efficiencyIgnacio’s Journey:Transition from traditional finance to fintech and Web 3.0 startupsRealization of inefficiencies in the recruitment industryInspiration behind founding BondexKey Features of Bondex:Human Bond Exchange conceptGamified professional profilesCrowdsourced referrals and reputation-based recruitmentFuture of Work and Blockchain Integration:Addressing credential fraud with blockchain technologyIntroduction of Soul Bound Tokens for dynamic professional identitiesPotential for smart contracts to revolutionize talent recruitmentRole of HR and Empowering Recruiters:Enhancing transparency and accountability in hiringEmpowering recruiters to monetize networks an...2024-08-2323 min
Overnight SuccessWeb3's Communication Layer with Gerald Heydenreich (EtherMail)Key Points Discussed:Background and Early Entrepreneurial Spirit:Gerald's unique IBM background and diverse entrepreneurial journey.Discussion on being unemployable and the path to starting one's own business.Gerald's family background of entrepreneurship and lessons learned.Ventures and Challenges:Overview of businesses acquired by Amazon and involvement in the tech industry.Gerald's experience in solving problems with models and model management, as well as investing in crypto.The challenges of being an entrepreneur, going against the mainstream, and navigating societal expectations.Early Entrepreneurial Influences:The influence of Gerald's father, an antique dealer...2024-08-1541 min
Overnight SuccessThe Future of Entertainment with Mary Spio (CEEK)Introduction:Podcast explores the inspiring stories of successful individuals.Mary Spio, the guest, is a pioneering entrepreneur with a diverse background.CEEK is a platform at the intersection of VR and blockchain, offering immersive entertainment experiences.Mary Spio's Background:Mary grew up with an entrepreneurial mother and a father who was an attorney and college professor.Her educational journey included studies in electrical engineering and computer science.Joining the Air Force as a satellite technician marked a significant chapter in Mary's life.Transition to Entertainment:Mary's passion for entertainment led her to work with...2024-08-0837 min
Overnight SuccessRevolutionizing Social Media: Avara Founder Stani Kulechov on Aave and the Lens ProtocolIntroduction:Overview of Chris's podcast episode featuring Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave.Exploration of Stani's background, entrepreneurial journey, and the inception of Aave.Early Days of Curiosity:Stani's early experiences with technology and video games.Transition from playing video games to building servers and exploring programming.Initial focus on consumer-facing programming, particularly in FinTech applications.From Law to Blockchain:Stani's decision to study law in Helsinki, Finland, to understand the impact of regulations on finance.Discovery of Ethereum and smart contracts, leading to a fascination with blockchain technology.Aave's Inception and DeFi Evolution:2024-07-2330 min
Overnight SuccessRevolutionizing Equity Distribution with Casey FentonSetting the Stage: Chris Joannou opens the episode by introducing Casey Fenton and Upstock, highlighting their mission to celebrate entrepreneurship. The focus is on the stories of determination, persistence, and resilience that inspire us all. The episode emphasizes that true success doesn't happen overnight.Casey Fenton's Background: The conversation shifts to Casey's background, touching on his journey from growing up in a small town to becoming a serial entrepreneur. He shares his experiences in Alaska, involvement in politics, and how he taught himself to code. Casey's journey led to the creation of CouchSurfing, a platform connecting travelers...2024-02-0625 min
Overnight SuccessPioneering brands in Web3 with Avery AkkineniSummary: Avery Akkineni discussed various aspects of Web3 strategies in the most recent podcast. According to her, clients want to design things that will be successful in the long run. She also mentioned that there are different ways to approach integrating Web3 strategies, including launching a full-scale NFT project or collaborating with others in the industry. Collaborations can be a great way to dip your toes into the space, and they can help brands build relevance and surprise and delight consumers. She emphasized the importance of designing products that are built for the long-term with services that extend beyond...2024-01-2423 min
Overnight SuccessMultiverse Citizen: A Journey with Ready Player MeWelcome to another exciting episode of DREAMPUSHERS, the podcast that dives into the inspiring journeys of entrepreneurs and visionaries. In this episode, your host, Chris Joannou, sits down with Timmu Toke, the co-founder and CEO of Ready Player Me, a game-changing platform at the forefront of the evolving world of 3D avatars. Timmu shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with early ventures selling food at 12, launching a fashion tech company at 18, and eventually leading to the creation of Ready Player Me. The conversation explores the transformative potential of avatars in the metaverse, discussing topics like blockchain, big-brand collaborations, and the...2024-01-1928 min
Better Than Yesterday with Osher GünsbergBig Lessons from 2023 (1): EP 501 Ben and ChrisHave you ever thought about the story behind your favourite band? How did they create their sound, how did they become a world-wide sensation, how did it all start?In 1994, three young teenage boys from Newcastle, Dan, Ben and Chris aged 14, entered a competition to record a song at the studios of the station Triple J. Little did they know, when Dan’s Mum filled out the entry form and sent it in, along with a cassette tape and a photo of them on a stoop of a house, that they would become world-wide sensations.2023-12-241h 20
Listen Carefully with Nathan JollyEpisode 42: Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou - SilverchairBen Gillies and Chris Joannou are two-thirds of indefinitely hibernating rock band Silverchair, and co-authors of Love & Pain: The epic times and crooked lines of life inside and outside Silverchair, which you can buy here.2023-12-2234 min
Mark and Me PodcastBen Gillies & Chris Joannou (Silverchair)Love & Pain.On this episode we are joined by Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou from the band Silverchair. Silverchair were an Australian rock band, which formed in 1992 as Innocent Criminals in Newcastle, New South Wales, with Daniel Johns on vocals and guitars, Ben Gillies on drums, and Chris Joannou on bass guitar.Mark and Me is now on YouTube - Please subscribe here https://www.youtube.com/@markandmePlease support the Mark and Me Podcast via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/Markandme or you can buy me a c...2023-12-221h 09
Triple M Homegrown with Matty OSilverchair's Ben Gillies & Chris Joannou Talk 'Love & Pain' Book | FULL INTERVIEWIn this captivating episode of Triple M Homegrown, Matty O & Chris Holland sit down with Australian rock legends Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou of Silverchair to delve into the untold stories behind their new book, "Love & Pain." From their humble beginnings in a Newcastle garage to becoming one of Australia's most iconic rock bands, Ben and Chris open up like never before. Hear about the complexities of promoting a book versus an album, and the vulnerability that comes with leaving the safety of their instruments. The duo also discuss the importance of mental health, a subject often...2023-10-1937 min
Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg501: The incredible friendship of Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou from silverchairHave you ever thought about the story behind your favourite band? How did they create their sound, how did they become a world-wide sensation, how did it all start? In 1994, three young teenage boys from Newcastle, Dan, Ben and Chris aged 14, entered a competition to record a song at the studios of the station Triple J. Little did they know, when Dan’s Mum filled out the entry form and sent it in, along with a cassette tape and a photo of them on a stoop of a house, that they would become world-wide sensations. ...2023-10-081h 22
Better Than Yesterday with Osher GünsbergBen Gillies and Chris Joannou (teaser - full ep out monday)We’re doing something a little different for Better Make it Quick, this episode is a small part of very large conversation with Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou from Silverchair, talking about their new book Love + Pain, which shares their tale of their time in Silverchair. The full conversation will be released Monday the 9th of October.Stay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | LinktreeAnything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! H...2023-10-0311 min
TOFOP480 — Life After Silverchair (with Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou)Silverchair bandmates, Ben Gillies (drums) and Chris Joannou (bass) have teamed up for a new book that charts their incredible life in music and what it means for them now. They join Charlie to discuss life on the road as teenagers juggling schoolwork and headline sets. And also the mental and physical challenges they've had to deal with post rock 'n' roll, including where they stand with frontman, Daniel Johns. At the core of their story is a 43-year friendship and an immense passion for music. Love & Pain is out now: https://www.booktopia.com.au/love-pain-ben-gillies...2023-09-2853 min
Introducing with Tim BlackwellBen Gillies & Chris JoannouWe’ve got ourselves a reader! Yep, for the first time on Introducing - we’re talking books! Ben Gillies & Chris Joannou chat to Tim about ‘Love & Pain’… the epic times and crooked lines of life inside and out of Silverchair. The boys have been all over the news lately, finally able to tell the story of Australia’s most awarded musical act from their perspective. Get yourself a comfy chair, and curl up with a good… err, podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2835 min
The Chris Voss ShowThe Chris Voss Show Podcast – Stick it to Depression: Get Your Life Back, Naturally by Dr Alexander Joannou
Stick it to Depression: Get Your Life Back, Naturally by Dr Alexander Joannou
Stickittodepression.com
‘I felt a total lack of joy in my life. Sometimes I would feel like I wanted to cry for no reason. I felt broken. I wasn’t able to sleep. I wasn’t able to focus. I felt strange inside.’
If you can relate to these comments, you’re not alone. More than 300 million people worldwide are living with depression today. But what if it doesn’t have to be that way?
Stick it to...2023-09-0936 min
Overnight SuccessE-Commerce 3.0 with Justin Bannon (Boson Protocol)Justin Banon is a co-founder and visionary entrepreneur passionate about applying technological advancements to solve real-world problems. He is most well-known as the co-founder of Boson Protocol, a revolutionary decentralized network that aims to shape the future of commerce. With a background in physics, digital innovation, and crypto, Justin has always been interested in using the first principles of thinking to approach challenges and create solutions.Justin's previous experience includes co-founding the Priority Pass Group, where he played an instrumental role in growing the company into a global rewards platform generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. His wor...2023-05-0932 min
Overnight SuccessFrom Traditional Finance to Blockchain: A Journey with Ilya AbugovIlya Abugov is a co-founder and partner at Sanctor Capital, a blockchain investment firm that provides guidance and support to early-stage blockchain projects. He is also the former Head of Research at Crypto_Briefing, a leading cryptocurrency and blockchain media company.Abugov has a background in computer science and traditional finance, having worked as a software engineer and a financial analyst at various companies before becoming involved in the blockchain industry. He became interested in blockchain technology in 2013 and has since become a prominent figure in the industry, with a focus on early-stage investments and supporting blockchain...2023-03-0753 min
Overnight SuccessPushing NFTs Potential with Conlan Rios (Async Art)Conlan Rios is the CEO and co-founder of Async Art. Conlan taught himself to be a mobile developer at 16-years-old. At the age of 18, Conlan used his knowledge and skills to enter the industry as a full-time developer. Conlan’s career evolved and among his many accomplishments, he can boast of being a DeFi and NFT veteran who helped launch the first version of Uniswap.info and was the first contractor hired for DefiPulse. Conlan has brought his experience as a former developer to the NFT space, where he is committed to building a platform that serves various communities ar...2023-03-0137 min
Overnight SuccessPushing NFTs Potential with Conlan Rios (Async Art)Colan Rios is the CEO and co-founder of Async Art. Conlan taught himself to be a mobile developer at 16-years-old. At the age of 18, Conlan used his knowledge and skills to enter the industry as a full-time developer. Conlan’s career evolved and among his many accomplishments, he can boast of being a DeFi and NFT veteran who helped launch the first version of Uniswap.info and was the first contractor hired for DefiPulse. Conlan has brought his experience as a former developer to the NFT space, where he is committed to building a platform that serves various communities ar...2023-02-0737 min
Overnight SuccessDecentralizing live video with Eric TangFireside with Eric Tang, Founder of Livepeer - the number one platform for decentralized live video broadcast on the internet! Eric previously co-founded Wilcard Inc and was a lead developer at Hyperpublic which was acquired by Groupon.
OVERNIGHT SUCCESSPRESENTED BY DRAPER UNIVERSITYHOSTED BY CHRIS JOANNOU2023-02-0139 min
Overnight SuccessBringing Diversity into the NFT Space.Fireside with Lily Wu, co-founder of WOW Pixies, a social DAO that invests in women and diversity-led projects in the NFT ecosystem. Lily is currently the Startup Partner Lead, SEA at Stripe. At the age of 16, Lily entered the startup world and founded her first company, making half a million dollars selling shoes. She started her second business at 19 years old, Austern International, which ended up generating over 7 figures in revenue and facilitated over 1,000 students attending physical Career Bootcamps in New York, Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Melbourne! From there, she became the Head of Pr...2023-01-2450 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.Test. Optimize. Scale. #94 “Don't be afraid to optimize your marketing and strategy." W/ Chris JoannouMy guest is Chris Joannou. Chris is a Designer, and DreamPusher focused on Partnerships, Venture Building, and Acceleration for Global Leading Startup Ecosystems, Enterprise, and Blockchain Protocols. He is currently on a mission to help creators make more money in Web3 with DreamPushers and consults for Draper University, Startupbootcamp, and Startup Grind. Social and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjjoannou/ Company Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/school/draperuniversity/ Website: https://www.draperuniversity.com/ Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/draper_u Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draperuniversity/2023-01-1352 min
Overnight SuccessNext generation NFT projects with Irina KaragyaurPolkadot is a blockchain network built to enable Web 3.0. Polkadot (DOT) uses the nominated proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm, parachains and a relay chain to facilitate a more scalable blockchain ecosystem.Irina explains the idea behind decentralization, where users control their data and markets prosper from network efficiency and security. Polkadot has the lowest total electricity consumption; it’s the second most sustainable blockchain platform.The UN has been hosting COP conferences where climate change has gone from being a fringe issue to a global priority. Companies are looking to solve climate change problems, but it is...2022-12-0641 min
Overnight SuccessDisrupting The World And Continuing To Grow with Daniel KellerFlux has signed a contract with GSR, a global digital asset trading and market-making leader. GSR will take the Flux financial game to the next level by leveraging the expertise of seasoned veterans in trading, quantitative investments, and trading technology. With the financial development safely in the hands of GSR, the core Flux team can focus solely on building the decentralized web 3.0 of the future. Flux has had a fantastic year so far, with many milestone events. The development team has been relentlessly implementing new and innovative features in the Flux ecosystem. It has parallel assets on m...2022-11-3030 min
Overnight SuccessPioneering Authenticity, Track And Trace On The Blockchain with Sunny Lu (VeChain)About VeChainLaunched in 2015 as a private consortium network, the VeChain Foundation went on to launch the VeChainThor public blockchain in 2018, a fully programmable, EVM-compatible layer one smart contract platform.Its unique two-token model ensures stable, low transaction costs while an advanced Proof-of-Authority (PoA) consensus mechanism guarantees high throughput, scalability, and security with minimal energy consumption. VeChainThor’s robust architecture has seen zero downtime for the network after almost 4 years of continuous operation.Strong independent capabilities combined with the professional compliance guidance of strategic partners PwC and DNV has seen VeChain to establish pa...2022-11-1634 min
Overnight SuccessBreaking Things, Chaos and Learning with Eunika SotEunika addresses the discoverability issues that other platforms are overlooking. The visibility struggles to be seen as an artist in the NFT world. New users are usually the most active on this platform, they need the help more than anyone else. New users need to see the benefit of using a new app so it's a win win situation. This platform resonates with creators that want more freedom.She also shares the struggles while developing NFT social media mobile app, and how it took multiple trials to achieve what they wanted to.Additionally Yuser are trying to...2022-11-0141 min
Overnight SuccessConcept Of Machines and Connected Devices Making Money For Us In Future with Jing Sun (IoTeX)IOTX is an Ethereum token that powers IoTeX, a platform that aims to connect IoT devices (such as cameras and sensors) and decentralized applications. IOTX can be used to pay for transactions, for staking and governance, and to register new devices on the IoTeX networkIt works by connecting machines with humans through a scalable blockchain network. While scalability is a major issue for many blockchain networks, IoTeX overcomes this hurdle by enabling real-time transactions at very low cost.
OVERNIGHT SUCCESSPRESENTED BY DRAPER UNIVERSITYHOSTED BY CHRIS JOANNOU2022-10-2327 min
Overnight SuccessPioneering Crypto Space with Andy TangEstablished in March of 2006, DFJ DragonFund was the joint venture between the internationally recognized venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) and DragonVenture, which helped pioneer venture capital in China in the late 90’s. Since its inception, DFJ DragonFund managed two US Dollar funds “DFJ DragonFund I & DFJ DragonFund II” andone RMB fund. In 2014, the DFJ Global Network rebranded as the Draper Venture Network. With the launch of their 3rd US Dollar fund in 2016, DFJ DragonFund henceforward became known as DraperDragon.They are a sector agnostic early stage fund. They look for companies with innovative technologies and busine...2022-10-1239 min
Startup GrindScaling Startups with Elad GilElad Gil — most recently co-founder of Color Genomics, previously co-founder and CEO of Mixer Labs, which was acquired by Twitter. He was a VP at Twitter focusing on scaling the company from 90 to 1500 people. Previously at Google he started their mobile team, and worked on AdSense. He is also flat out one of the best angel investors/advisors in the startup community. His portfolio includes Airbnb, Airtable, Anduril, Brex, Checkr, Coinbase, Flexport, Gitlab, Gusto, Instacart, Opendoor, PagerDuty, Pinterest, Samsara, Square, Stripe, and Wish.He has a kind of sight that makes the nonobvious appear obvious. 2021-09-1140 min
Startup GrindFourth time Lucky with Vlad Magdalin (Webflow)Vlad Magdalin is the Founder & CEO at Webflow. the startup that allows you to build better business websites, faster, without coding. To date, Vlad has raised over $73m with Webflow from some dear friends of the show including Accel, Ron @ Rainfall, Brianne @ Work Life, Benjamin Ling and Y Combinator to name a few. Prior to founding Webflow, Vlad was a Senior Software Engineer @ Intuit. Before Intuit, Vlad co-founded Chatterfox, a web application allowing people to stay in touch with groups offriends, family, or co-workers. (Interviewed by StartupGrind's Chris Joannou).
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Startup GrindFounders Space - #1 Incubator For Overseas Startups with Steve HoffmanSteve Hoffman (Captain Hoff) is the Captain & CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading startup accelerators. Founders Space was ranked the #1 incubator for overseas startups by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazines.Hoffman is also a venture investor, serial entrepreneur, and author of several award-winning books. These include “Make Elephants Fly” (published by Hachette), “Surviving a Startup” (published by HarperCollins), and “The Five Forces” (published by BenBella).Hoffman was founder and Chairman of the Producers Guild Silicon Valley Chapter, served on the Board of Governors of the New Media Council, and was a founding member of the...2021-07-1745 min
Learn With Leena[Bonus] Leena on the Startup Grind Podcast with Chris JoannouThis episode is an interview Leena recorded for the Startup Grind Podcast titled "50/50 Gender Balance Across Global Leadership". In it, Leena and Chris discuss Unilever’s new social commitments, including a commitment to pay living wage across its whole supply chain.
Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators. They like-minded yet diverse individuals together to connect, learn, teach, help, build, and belong. They do this daily through their local events, flagship conferences, startup program, partnerships, and online media + content - collectively reaching over 3.5 million individuals worldwide.
You can subs...2021-06-2943 min
Startup Grind50/50 Gender Balance Across Global Leadership with Leena NairLeena Nair is the first female, first Asian and youngest ever CHRO of Unilever and member of the Unilever Leadership Executive (ULE).Under her leadership Unilever has achieved a 50/50 gender balance across global leadership, led the design and implementation of progressive new working practices and models. She has continued to lead a pioneering agenda, playing an instrumental role in launching Unilever’s new social commitments, including a commitment to pay living wage across its whole supply chain.Leena bears overall responsibility for the 150,000-strong human capital of Unilever, which operates across multiple regulatory and labour en...2021-06-0543 min
Startup GrindMmhmm Making Video Communication More Clear and Compelling with Phil LibinPhil Libin is the Founder and CEO at mmhmm, the app that allows you to level up your remote presentations, making high-quality video content in minutes. To date, Phil has raised over $30M for the company from an incredible investor base including Sequoia, Kevin & Julia Hartz, Tony Fadell, Instagram’s Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger and Brianne Kimmel. Prior to mmhmm, Phil was a Managing Director @ General Catalyst and prior to his time in venture, Phil most famously founded Evernote, where he led the business with phenomenal success, as CEO for over 8 years.Libin is the latest hi...2021-04-2446 min
Startup GrindTeam Alignment with Stefano MastrogiacomoStefano is a project management practitioner and an academic with 20 years of experience, and the designer of the Team Alignment Map.He has been leading digital projects for Swiss-based companies Rothschild and Pictet; advising cross-functional leaders and teams for Richemont, the World Economic Forum, Applied Materials and HSBC; teaching and doing research in project management at the University of Lausanne and at the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne in partnership with Doctors Without Borders, Migros LeShop and Rolex.He has also co-authored an A-ranking publication in JMIS (Journal of Management Information Sy...2021-04-171h 12
Startup GrindBuilding A More Creative And Prosperous World with Matt Cooper at SkillshareAs the CEO of Skillshare, Matt Cooper believes that learning is transformative — individually, socially, economically. Skillshare's mission is to connect life-long learners everywhere and build a more creative and prosperous world.Before joining Skillshare, he was the CEO of Visually, an online marketplace for creative work that was acquired by ScribbleLive in January 2016. Prior to Visually, he was the VP of Operations, Enterprise and International for oDesk (now Upwork), the world's largest marketplace for online work.He is a father of four amazing girls. In his rare moments of free time, he enjoys surfing, fishing, run...2021-04-1143 min
Startup GrindTeach One Billion People To Make Living Doing What They Love with Chris DoChris Do is an Emmy award winning designer, founder and CEO of Blind, Inc., where he oversees the creative and strategic direction of the company. He is also the founder of The Futur—an online education platform with the mission of teaching 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love.Mr. Do currently serves on the board and is an advisor for organizations including: AIGA/LA, Emmys Motion & Title Design Peer Group, Otis Board of Governors, Saleshood, Santa Monica College and Woodbury University.He received his BFA from Art Center College of De...2021-04-0354 min
Startup GrindInnoleaps with Misha de SterkeMisha de Sterke is partner at Innoleaps, managing the corporate innovation activities for Fortune 500 companies globally. Keynote speaker, nominated entrepreneur and lecturer at Universities.He is a corporate innovation and startup expert and has extensive experience. In the corporate world as an interim manager and staff advisor on digital transformation, and as an entrepreneur building different tech-driven startups.He advises C-level executives on how to build the 10X Growth Machine and he coaches startups on turning ideas into profitable businesses. (Interviewed by StartupGrind's Chris Joannou).
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Startup GrindPuro.earth - a marketplace for carbon removal with Elba HortaFinland-based Puro.earth is a marketplace for carbon removal that’s aiming to accelerate the development of emerging carbon net-negative companies by verifying the net negative impact of these companies, and connecting them with corporations seeking to reach Net Zero targets.Through its marketplace, Puro.earth is aiming to build a self-sustaining global market for carbon removal worth as much as $300bn, potentially removing 10 Gigatons of CO2 a year by 2050; the aim is to transform carbon from a climate problem to a green economy solution.Puro.earth has already generated interest from several corporates – customers include insur...2021-02-1946 min
Startup GrindRepublic.co- Mission to Democratize Fundraising with Kendrick NguyenKendrick Nguyen has a wealth of experience in finance and law, but his heart lies in cryptocurrency. He barely talks about his personal life, but he revealed that his past is what led to him being interested in the world of entrepreneurship. So far, his dream of helping private companies raise funds has continued to be fulfilled since in the last two years Republic has facilitated the launch of at least 40 companies. However, that is just the beginning since Kendrick has a far much bigger vision for his company. Let’s know his experiences and how he has managed to...2021-02-1329 min
Startup GrindVenture Capital Firm That Invests in Companies Building "Products That Count" with SC MoattiSC Moatti is a technology visionary, venture capital investor, and bestselling author of Mobilized, an insider’s guide to the business and future of connected technology. While working at Facebook, Trulia and Nokia, SC has built mobile products that are used today by billions of people -one of them received an Emmy nomination. Andrew Chen, one of Uber's executives, called SC “a genius at making mobile products people love.” Moatti frequently gives keynotes on business and technology, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, the Harvard Business Review, and on NPR. She lectures at Stanford Graduate Scho...2021-01-2239 min
Startup GrindSkateistan - The First NGO To Combine Skateboarding with Creative Education with Oliver PercovichOliver Percovich first skated in an empty pool at the age of six, while growing up in Papua New Guinea. In 1995 he competed in the Mystic Cup, an international skateboarding contest in Prague. Prior to a life-changing move to Kabul, Oliver worked at the Centre for Risk and Community Safety on emergency management projects for various Australian government departments. In 2007 Oliver moved to Afghanistan from Australia when his girlfriend took a job in Kabul. Bored, he would skate the beleaguered city, and became a sort of pied half-piper, attracting street kids who would follow him around and ask for...2021-01-1543 min
Startup GrindSeedlip, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirits with Ben BransonBen Branson is the Founder of Seedlip and Æcorn Aperitifs, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirits and aperitifs. He gained inspiration from his family’s 300 years of North Lincolnshire farming heritage, and grew up alongside his two younger brothers, eights dogs, horses, rabbits and guinea pigs. Stoically a country boy, Ben now lives with his girlfriend and two dogs in a 15th Century cottage in the Chilterns, bringing his heritage with nature to the forefront of his new business venture.With offices in the Chilterns, Los Angeles, and Sydney, Seedlip is now available in over 35x countri...2020-12-1945 min
Startup GrindThe Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Brad FeldBrad Feld lives in Boulder, Colorado and Homer, Alaska with his wife and is on a quest to run a marathon in every state in the US.Brad has been an early-stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of TechStars. In addition to his investing efforts, Brad has been active with several non-profit organizations and currently is chair of the National Center for Women & Information Technology, co-chair of Startup Colorado, and on the board of UP Global. Brad is a...2020-12-111h 00
Startup GrindClipchamp - One of the Fastest Growing Startups in APAC with Alexander DreilingFrom supercomputers to innovating at incredible speed, Alex Dreiling’s work at Clipchamp may sound like something from a Douglas Adams novel, but his successful startup began with an everyday idea and a down-to-earth attitude.He shares that they created something no one else was doing, and managed to take it from an idea they had over lunch – to running software that’s been solving problems for millions around the world since they launched in 2014. It’s been an exciting – sometimes nail-biting – journey so far and the team has plenty of ideas of where they’ll go next.Lea...2020-11-2859 min
Startup GrindN26 with Maximilian TayenthalMaximilian Tayenthal is co-founder and CFO of N26. Together with his business partner and friend Valentin Stalf, he has built one of the fastest-growing mobile banks in the world. Their vision is to create a bank that 100 million people around the world love to use, giving people the power to live and bank their way. Previously, Max worked in a variety of consulting and financial roles at leading professional services firms, including CMS and Booz & Company. Max holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics and business administration from the University of Vienna. He also h...2020-11-0644 min
Startup GrindAffectiva - Rana el KalioubyAfter growing up in Cairo, Egypt, she earned a PhD in Cambridge University, and then joined the MIT Media Lab as a research scientist, where she spearheaded the application of emotion recognition technology in a variety of fields, including mental health and autism. She left MIT to co-found Affectiva and is a passionate advocate for humanizing technology, ethics in AI, women in technology and diversity. Rana has been recognized on Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list, Forbes' Top 50 Women in Tech, Inc.’s Female Founders 100 list, and named one of the three Global Business pioneers by Bloomberg in 2017. Rana is a Worl...2020-10-2731 min
Startup GrindLeadership LensChris Saad – Former Head of Product, Uber Development Platform.Chris is an Australian living and working across Brisbane and San Francisco. Formerly the Head of Product at Uber Development Platform, this highly driven entrepreneur is also a strategic advisor, product developer, author and pod-caster.The self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur received accolades from Anthill when he was featured in 30 Under 30. Chris was described as, ‘one of Australia’s most impressive young web entrepreneurs”. His idealization and dedication to web standards was touted as having a, “profound impact on the evolution of media in the digital age”. He was applaude...2020-09-0455 min
Startup GrindSage FoundationSage Group plc. is the UK’s largest tech firm with 12,000 employees serving over three million customers across 23 countries worldwide.Debbie Wall is the EVP of the Sage Foundation, one of the largest corporate foundations globally. It is the corporate philanthropic division of Sage . It is the corporate philanthropic division of Sage Group.Debbie"s approach called ‘action philanthropy’ is a model based not only on corporate financial giving but focused on making a more meaningful impact through employee time and expertise. As part of this approach, Debbie introduced the UK’s largest corporate volunteer...2020-08-2855 min
Startup GrindAirwallexLucy established her industry credentials as an investment consultant at the China International Capital Corp (CICC), China's first joint venture investment bank. Her competitive edge and organisational skills won her the trust of the most prestigious investors and corporate clients in Asia.She co-founded Airwallex in 2015 , which provides foreign-exchange transactions at a lower cost than traditional banks to help internet companies, as well as small and mid-size enterprises, to collect and settle payments when conducting business overseas.Airwallex's recent valuation is $1.8 billion and the total capital raised is more than $360 million. The cross-border payment startup...2020-08-2241 min
Startup GrindThe Invincible CompanyDr. Alexander (Alex) Osterwalder is one of the world’s most influential innovation experts, a leading author, entrepreneur and in-demand speaker whose work has changed the way established companies do business and how new ventures get started. Ranked No. 4 of the top 50 management thinkers worldwide, Osterwalder is known for simplifying the strategy development process and turning complex concepts into digestible visual models. He invented the Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, and Business Portfolio Map – practical tools that are trusted by millions of business practitioners from leading global companies. Strategyzer, Osterwalder’s company, provides online courses, applicati...2020-08-1555 min
Startup GrindB M N TPete Newell is a nationally recognized innovation expert whose work is transforming how the government and other large organizations compete and drive growth. He is the CEO of BMNT, an innovation consultancy and early-stage technology incubator that helps solve some of the hardest real-world problems in national security, state and local governments, and beyond. BMNT is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Washington DC, Boston and London. He holds holds a BS from Kansas State University, an MS from the US Army Command & General Staff College, an MS from the...2020-08-0745 min
Startup GrindThree Commas Since 2004, Mike has served as Business Manager for the multi-platinum hip-hop artist Nelly. Through restructuring Nelly’s apparel line Apple Bottoms from from a production firm to a licensing entity, Mike was able to grow the business from $2M in revenue in 2004 to over $100M in 2008. In early 2015, Michael Chaffin and Mark Cuban co-launched the THREE COMMAS apparel line, a concept derived by Mark Cuban based on the fact that there are 3 commas in a billion dollars. The line is the first developed for the aspiring entrepreneur.While Three Commas came from the fact th...2020-07-2332 min
Startup GrindOne Young WorldKate founded One Young World 10 years ago whilst Global President and UK Group Chairman of Havas Worldwide, in response to what she saw as a growing leadership vacuum in business, politics and civil society. Its goal is to identify, promote and connect the world’s most impactful activists to create a better world, with more responsible and effective leadership.During her time at Havas,Kate was the world’s most senior woman in advertising. Taking inspiration from her mother, the first woman in South Africa to become a Board member, she has always fought for young voices to b...2020-07-2059 min
Startup GrindIs your Business a Force for Good? with Elio Leoni Sceti (The Craftory)Elio Leoni Sceti is founder of The Craftory, a new $375M global investment fund exclusively focused on purpose driven FMCG brands.The Craftory is a first mover at a time when the investment world is now recognising the need to look beyond profits alone. It is the first investor to focus solely on consumer brands that positively impact society and the planet. These include an $18m investment in food technology brand NotCo, who are using AI to transform the plant-based replacements for dairy products, and a further $18m in TomboyX, who are creating an innovative non-binary range o...2020-04-2257 min
Startup GrindLeaders can change lives: Starting your disability inclusion journey with Caroline Casey.Leaders can change lives. Check out The Valuable 500 Hosted by Chris Joannou @DREAMPUSHERS.
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Startup GrindBarrister to Entrepreneur, the American Attitude - Stephen Welton - Founder CEO BGF x Chris Joannou - CEO Startup Grind AustraliaAs the founder CEO of BGF since it was set up in 2011, Stephen is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the company. BGF has grown from 1 to 14 offices across the UK and Ireland, with nearly £2bn invested and a team of 170, becoming in the process the most active growth capital investor in the UK. Stephen has extensive experience as an investor. Prior to BGF, he was one of the founding partners of the global private equity firm CCMP Capital (formerly JP Morgan Partners), and before that, Managing Director of Barclays Private Equity and Henderson Ventures, which h...2019-12-1339 min
Startup GrindStretching the law to innovate - Ruud Hendriks - Co-Founder Startupbootcamp x Chris Joannou - CEO Startup Grind AustraliaAfter studying journalism Ruud Hendriks (1959) started his career as a DJ on board legendary pirate station Radio Caroline. At the age of 20 he got his first opportunity as a TV-reporter and with public broadcaster Veronica. During a 9-year period Ruud anchored many Dutch TV programs mainly on news, current-affairs and sports.He initiated the first non-stop Newsradio format in the Netherlands and several innovative TV formats.In the late eighties Ruud became a co-founder of Sky Radio and Radio 10. In 1989 he wrote the business plans for TV stations RTL4 and RTL5 and became their first...2019-12-0530 min
Startup GrindMaggie Zhou - Managing Director Alibaba Group x Chris Joannou - CEO Startup Grind AustraliaMaggie Zhou was appointed Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand in March 2016 for Alibaba Group. As one of the key veterans of the company, Maggie has witnessed major company developments as the company has expanded its businesses outside of China and as well as the progression and development of Mainland China’s e-commerce market. In her current role, as part of the company’s globalisation strategy, she is responsible for establishing a local presence for Alibaba in Australia and New Zealand to further develop infrastructure and help local merchants enter the vast China consumer market.Prior to t...2019-10-171h 14
Startup GrindYou should be scared. Guy Kawasaki x Jules Lund @StartupGrind APAC ConferenceGuy Kawasaki
Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva, a graphics-design online service, and an executive fellow at the Haas School of Business at U.C. Berkeley. Formerly, he was an advisor to the Motorola business unit of Google and chief evangelist of Apple. He is also the author of APE, What the Plus!, Enchantment, and many other books. Guy has a BA from Stanford University and an MBA from UCLA as well as an honorary doctorate from Babson College.
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Jule Lund
After 15 years hosting some of the biggest TV...2019-08-2332 min
LinkedIn Heroes Podcast with Nathanial BibbyChris Joannou Startup Grind - LinkedInHeroes Episode 3In this episode of LinkedInHeroes the tables are turned as we interview the man normally doing the interviewing Chris Joannou
Chris is the the entrepreneur behind Startup Grind Australia, CEO of Startup Melbourne, EIR at Collective Campus and Founder at Wealth Circuit2018-05-2610 min
Lost Newcastle - Carol DuncanBen Gillies - Silverchair/Bento 2012Silverchair have been one of Australia's most successful bands for the last 20 years. Drummer Ben Gillies joined Carol Duncan in the studio for a chat about his solo project - Bento, and why he continues to call Newcastle home. Daniel Johns, Chris Joannou and Ben Gillies were just kids doing work experience at a Newcastle radio station when I first met them nearly 20 years ago. Those three boys have gone on to become strong and confident men and wonderful musicians - collectively and individually. I suspect the whole town is pretty proud of them.In 2012, the band have celebrated 20 years...2018-01-1019 min
That's The MoveEpisode 2Episode 2 of Weekly Sit Down with Joe Rizzo and Tolga Cabalar. On this episode we have our good friend Chris Joannou join us to talk about religion and faith, as well as tell his own personal story of how he found his way to his own faith.2017-04-211h 24
Future Squared with Steve GlaveskiEpisode #129: Book Launch Day 4 of 5 - 1,500 downloads and counting!It’s day 4 of our 5 day book promo for The Innovation Manager's Handbook and the book is still going strong with over 1,500 downloads so far. Want a free hardcopy? I'll send a signed copy to the first ten people who share the free book offer with their Linkedin network by clicking here and tagging me in the post! Of course I could not hit #1 in multiple categories on Amazon without the support of clients, partners and friends. Big thanks goes to... Leslie Barry from Sportsbet Chris Joannou and Startup Grind Australia Sean Hanrah...2017-04-0102 min
Transitions with Anfernee Chansamooth011 How to get sponsorship and grow your vision with Chris JoannouChris Joannou is the Co-Founder of Private Label Lab, an innovation house focused on the design, development, and delivery of private label food and beverage projects and programmes for major brands, retailers, and foodservice suppliers across the Asia-Pacific.
He is also Founding Director and General Manager of Startup Grind Australia / NZ, connecting, inspiring, and educating the Australasian Startup Scene serving 8,000+ Entrepreneurs a month across the Pacific. Chris shares how he has been able to leverage sponsorships to grow his business and vision and provides practical tips for you to do the same.
“When you start to...2016-07-3044 min