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Tech Marketing RewiredHow Authenticity Is Reshaping Modern GTM with Elaine Zelby of TOFUI am always looking for ways to improve. Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! - KevinThe traditional B2B marketing playbook is crumbling before our eyes. Forms, cold calls, and digital ads aren't delivering like they once did – and marketers are scrambling to adapt to a new reality where trust, authenticity, and human connection reign supreme.Elaine Zelby, founder of AI-powered marketing platform Tofu, brings an electrifying perspective to this seismic shift in go-to-market strategy. With her unique background spanning biomechanical engineering, marketing leadership, and venture capital, Elaine breaks down th...2025-07-2235 min
ToplineElaine Zelby on AI and Marketing: Lessons in Operational ScalingBuckle up for a marketing revolution! 🚀 Elaine Zelby, Tofu's co-founder and CRO, drops bombshell hot takes on Revenue Blind Spots, revealing: Why marketing teams should get variable pay How AI can personalize marketing for 1000 accounts instantly The counterintuitive truth about data and attribution From VC to startup founder, Elaine unpacks the secrets of revenue leadership that will transform how you think about go-to-market strategies. Prepare for insights that challenge everything you know about marketing and sales! Revenue Blindspots is brought to you by Otter.ai. To learn more, visit https://get.otter.ai/samjacobs/2025-07-1036 min
The Marketing ScientistsThe Real Reason Startups Don’t Scale (It’s Not Product)In this episode of the Marketing Scientists Podcast, Elaine Zelby shares the real levers behind startup growth — and it’s not just product or GTM strategy. Elaine dives into how culture, hiring, and operational systems shape whether a marketing engine can actually scale.From building trust and clarity across teams to designing systems that don’t break at $10M ARR, Elaine breaks down what most founders miss. She also shares why brand is often an output of culture, how to hire for execution and alignment, and why growth marketing fails without shared values at the core.2025-06-1643 min
CMO ConvoDITCH the frankenstack | How to use AI to streamline your workflows with Elaine Zelby, TofuHQTired of juggling a million different marketing tools? In this special episode of CMO Convo, brought to you by TofuHQ, Join us as we chat with Elaine Zelby, Tofu's CRO and Co-founder, about how AI can help simplify your marketing tech stack and streamline your workflows. Elaine shares her insights on overcoming the challenge of 'Frankenstacks' - those bloated, unwieldy collections of point solutions that haunt so many marketing teams. 2025-06-1647 min
Beyond The BillboardBrand Is Intentional: Planting a Stake in the Ground (with Elaine Zelby from Tofu ) | Ep. 14Welcome to episode 14 of Beyond the Billboard, hosted by Greg Wise and Charlie Riley. In this episode, Greg and Charlie are joined by Elaine Zelby, who describes her background as “extremely random and non-linear,” sharing insights from her journey through engineering, enterprise software, Slack, venture capital, and now co-founding Tofu. Elaine opens up about why titles are “dumb,” how brand means “planting a stake in the ground,” and what it really takes for marketers to define their identity in a crowded landscape. The conversation explores how marketing roles have shifted, why performance marketing alone no longer works, and what brand means...2025-06-1031 min
Building With Buyers: Startup Marketing and Growth Fueled By Customers226 - How A Weekly Surprise & Delight Meeting Increases Customer Referrals (Elaine Zelby, Co-Founder at Tofu)Elaine Zelby is Co-Founder and CRO at Tofu. Tofu puts top-of-funnel on autopilot for B2B marketing teams, so you can ship integrated marketing campaigns 8X faster. Series A funded (recent). Also check out Ep. 96 “First Time Founders Think Product Wins, Second Time Founders Know GTM Wins”.Here’s what we cover:Your recent funding round, what did it take to get there (HINT: 4 main things);How do you use tofu at tofu;How do you structure your nurture sequences;How do you...2025-04-0253 min
Revenue DiariesEpisode 7: Startup Juggling, Ruthless Prioritization, & Life at 3X Speed with Elaine ZelbyElaine Zelby is the co-founder of Tofu, a former mechanical engineer, and a mom of two. Her husband is also a startup founder, so yes—they’re building two companies and raising two kids at the same time.In this episode, we talk about:Ruthless prioritization as a founder and parentLiving life at 3x speed (literally)Why she shut down her podcast and newsletter to focusThe dream of starting a maker camp for adultsThe best career advice she gives to anyone early in their journeyElaine’s energy is contagious, her ideas...2025-03-1827 minCMO ConvoElaine Zelby | How to streamline your workflows with AI | CMO ConvoTired of juggling a million different marketing tools? In this special episode of CMO Convo, brought to you by TofuHQ, Join us as we chat with Elaine Zelby, Tofu's CRO and Co-founder, about how AI can help simplify your marketing tech stack and streamline your workflows. Elaine shares her insights on overcoming the challenge of 'Frankenstacks' - those bloated, unwieldy collections of point solutions that haunt so many marketing teams. 2025-02-2747 min
The Inside ScoopAI and the Future of B2B Marketing with Elaine Zelby - The Inside Scoop EP 4Episode SummaryIn this engaging episode of The Inside Scoop, Elaine Zelby, a dynamic force in marketing, AI, and venture capital, shares her remarkable journey and groundbreaking insights. From her beginnings as a biomechanical engineer to her pivotal roles as a VC at SignalFire and founder of Tofu, Elaine's career has been defined by innovation and a relentless curiosity for what’s next.Elaine delves into her experiences scaling early-stage startups, transitioning to venture capital, and building a cutting-edge generative AI platform for marketers. She explores the nuances of creating frictionless workflows, leveraging da...2025-01-2344 min
The New GTM Playbook: Winning in the Margins for B2B TechPersonalization at Scale: The Future of SaaS Buyer Journeys with Elaine ZelbyJames Kaikis sits down with Elaine Zelby, CRO of Tofu, to discuss how buyer behavior is evolving and how SaaS GTM teams need to adapt. With insights from her dynamic career, Elaine offers a fresh perspective on aligning with today’s buyers.
She explores how changes in buyer expectations—like the demand for self-education and validation—are forcing GTM teams to evolve and shares Tofu’s approach to personalization at scale, using AI to create tailored buyer journeys that resonate at every touchpoint.Â
James and Elaine dive into aligning sales, marketing, and CS teams for a seamles...2024-12-0334 min
The Content Cocktail HourUnlocking the Power of AI in B2B Marketing with Elaine Zelby, Tofu“Now, where we feel pretty strongly and what we kind of benchmark this company against is we still believe humans need to do two core things. They need to be the creatives and the strategists,” says Elaine Zelby, CRO and co-founder at TofuIn this episode of The Content Cocktail Hour, Elaine Zelby, CRO and Co-founder of Tofu, shares her journey from biomechanical engineering to growth marketing and founding a top-of-funnel platform. She discusses why many B2B companies face challenges with tool overload and siloed workflows, as well as how AI and automation can...2024-10-3125 min
GTM AI Podcast with Coach K and Jonathan MossNext level Marketing with AI: Elaine Zelby of TOFUhttps://www.gtmaiacademy.com. https://www.tofuhq.com/ MARKETING POWERED BY AI I recently interviewed Elaine Zelby CoFounder and CEO of Tofu , an AI-powered marketing tool. We discussed her journey from mechanical engineering to venture capital and eventually founding her own AI company. Elaine shared insights on the challenges in marketing, particularly the proliferation of tools and the labor-intensive nature of content creation. She explained how Tofu aims to automate top-of-funnel activities for B2B companies, leveraging AI to create personalized, omnichannel campaigns. We explored the technical aspects of Tofu, including its use...2024-07-3029 min
Venture with GraceInnovation at the Intersection: Elaine Zelby on Generative AI and Marketing Evolution
Elaine is the Co-Founder of Tofu, a generative AI platform for creating hyper-personalized, omnichannel campaigns at scale that converts leads for B2B marketing teams. She also serves as a Venture Partner at SignalFire where she first joined in 2018 to invest in seed stage enterprise SaaS companies. In her work as Venture Partner, she primarily focuses on GTM SaaS and generative AI applications.
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Prior to joining SignalFire, Elaine built and led the Growth and Product Marketing team at ConsenSys working across the portfolio of 50+ incubated companies as well as with the Enterprise Ethereum Association, and the Ethereum Foundation. Elaine al...2024-02-131h 00
The Deep End by ODFGenerative AI and deciding what to build first with Elaine Zelby of TofuJoining me in the deep end is Elaine Zelby — co-founder of Tofu (https://www.tofuhq.com/) — a powerful generative AI platform that enables marketing teams to repurpose their content and run more successful campaigns. Tofu recently announced their $5M seed round led by Index Ventures.We’ve known Elaine for years — first as a friend, then as a participant in ODF2, then as an investor in On Deck during her time as a VC at SignalFire. She’s the first person we refer founders to when it comes to marketing, growth or go-to-market.In this episode, E...2023-10-2539 min
(un)sexyAlek Vernitsky - Co-Founder and CEO, PortsideIn this episode, I speak with Alek Vernitsky, Co-founder and CEO of Portside, a next generation financial management platform for private aviation. We discuss how large the private aviation space actually is, who owns private planes, how this space operates separately from commercial aviation, and much more!2022-09-2931 min
(un)sexyDan Josebachvili - Founder & CEO, SilvertreeIn this episode, I speak with Dan Josebachvili, Founder and CEO of Silvertree, a wearable wellness device for active adults. We discuss his background founding Urban Escapes with his sister and getting acquired by Living Social, how he sees the future of "silvertech", and what Silvertree is doing to provide functional and fashionable wearables to the aging population.2022-09-1634 min
(un)sexyMelissa Kwan - Founder & CEO, eWebinarIn this episode, I speak with Melissa Kwan, Founder and CEO of eWebinar, a platform Helping companies scale demos, lead gen, and customer success by automating webinars with videos. We discuss why webinars still work for converting leads into customers, how she became an "accidental founder" and how companies can automate a lot of manual process involved in running webinars.2022-09-0129 min
(un)sexySheridan Clayborne - Co-founder, LendtableIn this episode, I speak with Sheridan Clayborne, Co-founder of Lendtable, a company that provides cash advances so employees can take advantage of employer benefits. We discuss his life growing up with entrepreneur parents who were never quite successful, graduating high school at 15, making his first $1m by 17 buying and selling Yeezy sneakers, and how he and his co-founder Mitchell Jones are trying to help the average employee take advantage of benefits like 401k match, ESPP (employee stock purchase programs), and HSA accounts.2022-08-2534 min
(un)sexyGarrett McCurrach, Co-founder and CEO, Pipedream LabsIn this episode, I speak with Garrett McCurrach, Co-founder and CEO of Pipedream Labs, a company building a network of underground tubes that offers near-instantaneous delivery of objects to and from homes and businesses. He's taking one of the biggest swings and building one of the most futuristic companies that I've ever seen; creating a series of underground pipes that send RC robots whizzing through carrying payloads of goods to do hyperlogistics in cities. We discuss the technical, regulatory, and logistical challenges of Pipedream, why he is trying to transform last mile logistics, and how consumption patterns could dramatically shift...2022-08-1843 min
(un)sexyJeremy Hermanns - Co-founder & CEO, DockworksIn this episode I speak with Jeremy Hermanns, Co-founder and CEO of Dockworks, a cloud-based dockside solution that helps simplify and automate marine service businesses. We discuss his sailing trip that found him stranded in Martinique, how big and underappreciated the marine services sector is, and why boat owners end up spending 10% of the value of their vessel per year on maintenance.2022-08-1141 min
(un)sexyRob Forsythe - Co-Founder and CEO, Milk MoovementIn this episode, I speak with Rob Forsythe, Co-Founder and CEO of Milk Moovement, a company focused on getting the right milk to the right place at the right time. They build cloud software to provide actionable insights across the entire dairy supply chain. We discuss the ecosystem players like the producers, haulers, dairy co-ops, and processors, how the rise of emerging market middle classes is spiking demand for milk, how feed and season change the protein and fat content in milk, and much more!2022-08-0432 min
(un)sexyJoyce Zhang - Co-founder and CEO, AlarissIn this episode, I speak with Joyce Zhang, Co-founder and CEO of Alariss, a premier Global Expansion Marketplace, connecting international high-tech companies with top local sales, business development, and general management talent in the US and other key markets. We discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with expanding into the US, what makes a good remote salesperson, and her thesis on Globalization 3.0.2022-07-1433 min
(un)sexyRob Wurth - Founder and CEO, Lift AIIn this episode, I speak with Rob Wurth, Founder and CEO of Lift AI, a company that is bringing the world’s elevators online. We discuss Rob's experience growing up in the elevator business, tons of fun tidbits about how elevators work and the overall industry, and how he's bringing intelligence and connectivity to the world's millions of elevators.2022-07-0748 min
(un)sexyGavin Nachbar - Co-founder, Column TaxIn this episode, I speak with Gavin Nachbar, Co-founder of Column Tax, a company whose mission is to democratize access to tax and finance advice to improve people’s lives. We discuss the insane complexies of the US tax system, how individuals can take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit, and how Column Tax is allowing fintech companies to offer tax products, including withholdings and filings, for their customers.2022-06-2835 min
Building With Buyers: Startup Marketing and Growth Fueled By Customers96 - First Time Founders Think Product Wins, Second Time Founders Know GTM Wins (Elaine Zelby, Partner at SignalFire)A request that I've gotten from listeners is to bring on a VC firm to talk through “the view from the VC side” so here we go!
I invited Elaine Zelby, Partner at SignalFire, to join me and talk about all things investing in startups, building a strong relationship with port companies, product market fit and what that actually means and how that's changed over time, and more. I’ve helped advise and have also worked with SignalFire’s portfolio companies on their marketing efforts.
More about Elaine:
on the Board of Directors at SVEN (Si...2022-06-2028 min
(un)sexyRalf Schonherr - Co-Founder, NeatleafIn this episode, I speak with Ralf Schonherr, Co-Founder of Neatleaf, a first-of-its-kind robotic platform for indoor and greenhouse cultivation environments helping to sustainably produce more optimize yields at a higher quality and lower cost. We discuss his experiences working on robotics at Google X (the Moonshot Factory), some of the current challenges with indoor farming/agtech in general, and how NeatLeaf is building the world's first solution for autonomous greenhouses.2022-06-1632 min
(un)sexyYaniv Altshuler - MIT Research Fellow & Co-Founder, Metha.aiIn this episode, I speak with Dr Yaniv Altshuler, 20+ year AI research veteran who has been serving as a Research Fellow at MIT Media Lab, has written 3 books on artificial intelligence, authored 70+ scientific papers, and holds 14 patents. We discuss his pioneering research in the field of swarm algorithms, their wide application to fields like defense and finance, and his newest project of applying his research to cow sheds with Metha.ai where he and his partner Professor Alex "Sandy" Pentland are creating personalized food supplements for cows which increases meat and milk yields while substantially reducing methane emissions.2022-06-0239 min
(un)sexyJohn McElhone - Co-founder and CEO, CropSafeIn this episode I speak with John McElhone, Co-Founder and CEO of CropSafe, a company that is bringing affordable, reliable and accessible crop analytics and prediction models to farmers across the world. We discuss his childhood growing up on a farm in rural Ireland, why he decided to forgo school and start a company at 17, and why now is the time that farmers and others in the agricultural sector are adopting tech and becoming more data driven.2022-05-1931 min
(un)sexyAdam Lawrence - Co-Founder & CEO, Boom & BucketIn this episode, I speak with Adam Lawrence, co-founder and CEO of Boom & Bucket, a marketplace that is transforming how $300B of heavy equipment gets traded every year. We discuss how heavy equipment is bought and sold (and transported!) today, the parallels to the used car industry, and why now is the perfect time for this space to start moving online.2022-05-1228 min
(un)sexyRoxanne Petraeus, Co-founder and CEO, EthenaIn this episode, I interview Roxanne Petraeus, Co-founder and CEO of Ethena, a modern compliance training platform with informative, cringe-free content delivered through innovative methods, that actually works. We discuss her experience spending 5+ years in the US Army, why compliance training has historically sucked, and how Ethena is rethinking the space by focusing on bite-sized, just-in-time training that employees don't hate.2022-05-0334 min
(un)sexySam Tyagi - Founder and CEO, KlearNowIn this episode, I speak with Sam Tyagi, founder and CEO of KlearNow, Interview with Sam Tyagi, founder and CEO of KlearNow, a company transforming B2B supply chains with their smart Logistics-as-a-Service platform connecting data, people, processes, and organizations. We discuss historic and recent issues with our global supply chain, the numerous parties involved in getting goods from one country to the other, and how they have digitized and streamlined the process of clearing customs, dramatically reducing the time and headache for importers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.2022-04-2833 min
(un)sexyBrian Nolan - Co-Founder and CEO, BookOutdoorsIn this episode, I interview Brian Nolan, Co-founder and CEO of BookOutdoors, a company whose mission is to reimagine and transform how people travel outdoors. We discuss the current challenges of finding campsites and navigating antiquated websites, and how BookOutdoors is making it easy for anyone to get outside and find their next adventure.2022-04-2126 min
(un)sexyDallas Hogensen - Co-founder and CEO, FeluxIn this episode, I speak with Dallas Hogensen, the co-founder and CEO of Felux, a B2B marketplace for steel and aluminum solving commerce & logistics for the gigantic industrials industry. We discuss why an outsider decided to partner with industry veterans to disrupt a behemoth but slow-moving, why now is the time that he sees industrials starting to adopt tech, and the implications for both upstream and downstream supply chains.2022-04-1230 min
My First MillionIs Time Out a Billion Dollar Business? - Plus Russian Stocks, Right-Wing Media Sites, and MoreShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) discuss why Time Out is a surprising business that could be worth a billion dollars, whether it's worth buying Russian stocks, and what Shaan would do to build a large right-wing media property.-----Links:* Time Out - https://www.timeout.com/* DC Enquirer - https://dcenquirer.com/* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----...2022-03-0918 minMy First MillionDrunk Business Ideas That Could Make You MillionsShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) share some "drunk business ideas." Ideas that sound ridiculous... but might actually work.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(02:25) - Very long distance girlfriend(10:00) - Extremely large beds(17:10) - HOA Court(25:30) - Business Olympics-----Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan...2022-03-0841 minMy First MillionBest of This Week: March 4thSome of the best moments from this week of My First Million.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(01:30) - David Friedberg on the power of thinking big(05:15) - Raoul Pal on network effects and crypto(10:45) - Sam and Shaan discussing how the Russian oligarchs came to power-----Past guests on My First Million...2022-03-0422 minMy First MillionEXTRA: Russian Oligarchs, Putin, and Sam and Shaan's Thoughts on UkraineSam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk about the little known story of the Russian oligarchs, and discuss the current situation in Ukraine and how President Zelensky is leading his country through the invasion.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(00:30) - The story of the Russian oligarchs(13:30) - General reactions to the invasion and the news surrounding it2022-03-0347 minMy First MillionHow to Think Big with David Friedberg, Founder of CanaShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) sits down with David Friedberg (@Friedberg) to talk about ambition, what he learned from the founders of Google, and how he's aiming to change the world by 3D printing drinks with his latest startup, Cana.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(01:30) - Dave's background(10:30) - What Dave learned from the founders of Google(16:30) - Why...2022-03-031h 02My First MillionHow Raoul Pal 10X-ed His Money with Crypto and Retired to the BeachShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) sits down with Raoul Pal (@RaoulGMI) to talk about his career, how he 10X-ed his money with crypto, why NFTs are a bubble, winning the game of life, and more.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(00:35) - Why Raoul lives in the Cayman Islands(07:30) - Winning at the game of life(16:15) - How Raoul got...2022-03-0250 minMy First MillionHow Raoul Pal 10X-ed His Money with Crypto and Retired to the BeachShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) sits down with Raoul Pal (@RaoulGMI) to talk about his career, how he 10X-ed his money with crypto, why NFTs are a bubble, winning the game of life, and more.
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(00:35) - Why Raoul lives in the Cayman Islands
(07:30) - Winning at the game of life
(16:15) - How Raoul got into crypto
(30:10) - Why NFTs are a bubble
(43:15) - How crypto could revolutionize the music industry
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...2022-03-0251 minMy First MillionJohn Lee Dumas On How He Saved $1,000,000 In Taxes By Moving To Puerto Rico, How He Makes His Money, and MoreSam Parr (@theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) bring John Lee Dumas onto the show to talk about why he moved to Puerto Rico, how he makes his money, why he went on a 10-day fast, and more.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(2:20) - Interview with JLD begins(06:05) - Why JLD reveals his revenue(10:30) - Why he moved...2022-03-011h 17My First MillionBest of This Week: Feb 25thSome of the best moments from this week of My First Million.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(00:45) - Player hater's ball and common bad ideas for businesses(07:30) - Desperation Induced Focus(14:30) - Why Shaan needs more hobbies-----Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan Minhaj, Balaji Srinivasan, Jake Paul...2022-02-2521 minMy First MillionWhy "Desperation Induced Focus" Is the Key to Success, Plus Listener QuestionsShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@theSamParr) bring you the second edition of the Player Hater's Ball. They discuss the things they think don't work: bad business ideas, bad investing advice, bad life advice, and more.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(00:25) - Silent retreat in Portugal(04:10) - The raw meat experiment(14:30) - Desperation-Induced Focus(23:30...2022-02-231h 16My First MillionPlayer Hater's Ball: Personal CRMs, Richard Branson, NFTs, and MoreShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@theSamParr) bring you the second edition of the Player Hater's Ball. They discuss the things they think don't work: bad business ideas, bad investing advice, bad life advice, and more.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(01:05) - Cold emailing Mark Cuban(03:00) - Nomad and short term rentals(09:15) - The Player Hater's Ball2022-02-221h 01My First MillionBilly of the Week: Chris AkerSam Parr (@theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk about Billy of the Week Chris Aker and how he was able to maintain 100% control of his $900M company.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan Minhaj, Balaji Srinivasan, Jake Paul, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Gary Vee, Lance Armstrong, Sophia Amoruso, Ariel Helwani, Ramit Sethi, Stanley Druckenmiller, Peter Diamandis, Dharmesh...2022-02-2112 minMy First MillionBest of This Week: Feb 14thSome of the best moments from this week of My First Million.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(01:05) - The BTC thieves and Sam's interaction with them(10:30) - Paper cut companies(18:30) - Max Lytvyn on how he knew Grammarly could be a big opportunity(23:25) - How to avoid accidentally over-indexing-----Past...2022-02-1829 minMy First Million"Are the Olympics a Waste of Time?", The Tinder Swindler, Paper Cut Companies, Money Therapy, and MoreShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@theSamParr) discuss the Olympics and whether it is worth while to spend time trying to get a gold medal, companies that make billions solving small "paper cut" problems, why Sam thinks he needs a money therapist, and much more.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(00:20) - The Paralympics and the Olympics(18:15) - Creating new...2022-02-171h 12My First MillionAsking The Founder Of Grammarly How He Built A $13 Billion CompanySam Parr (@theSamParr) sits down with Max Lytvyn (@Max_lytvyn), co-founder and head of revenue at Grammarly, to talk about the founding story of the company, how he grew it from 0 to $13B in revenue, why he decided to hire an outside CEO, and much more.-----Show Notes:(00:00) - Max's background(05:15) - Why people underestimate Grammarly(12:00) - Grammarly's breakthrough moment(24:40) - Business ideas that go with Grammarly-----Links:* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's...2022-02-1633 minMy First MillionIdeation Bootcamp, Bitcoin Thieves Steal Billions, Stonks.com, and MoreShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@theSamParr) discuss Sam's new course on coming up with business ideas, Stonks.com, the key to building a billion dollar internet business, and finally they discuss the couple that stole billions of dollars in Bitcoin... and just got busted.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(00:25) - Bill Gates jumping over a chair(02:40) - Sam's...2022-02-151h 01My First MillionFrom Sleeping on Gym Floors to $100M with Alex HormoziSam Parr (@theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) are joined by Alex Hormozi (@AlexHormozi) to discuss his journey from sleeping on gym floors to making millions, sales techniques that can earn you $100k per month, how he got so ripped, and more.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(00:25) - Explaining Alex's business(09:55) - Alex's background and how he got his start2022-02-101h 15My First MillionWordle Copycat Loses It All, Introducing Milk Road, and Guru Shaan on Finding Your Next ProjectSam Parr (@theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) are joined by Ben Levy (@BenMLevy) to discuss the story of the World copycat who topped the app store charts and then lost everything, Shaan and Ben's new project, Milk Road, and how to pick your next project. Find out more about Milk Road at MilkRoad.com.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(00:25) - Why...2022-02-0856 minMy First MillionBest of This Week: Feb 4thSome of the best moments from this week of My First Million.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(00:50) - Ryan Breslow, founder of Bolt, shares why he called out Stripe and YC(11:12) - Nathan Barry says how to become a billion dollar creator(24:00) - Ryan Holiday shares why he works with a traditional book publisher and how he...2022-02-0432 minMy First MillionRyan Holiday on The Economics of Book Writing, Why You’re Monetizing Your Media Business All Wrong, His Split with Tucker Max, and MoreSam Parr (@theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) are joined by Ryan Holiday (@RyanHoliday) to discuss how Ryan makes and spends his money, why he opened a book shop, what fuels him, why he decided to sell coins instead of tee shirts, and much more.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? 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PressClub with Josh ConstineThe Future Of DAOs: How web3 reinvents collaborationWhy have fans when you can co-conspirators? Crypto-powered Decentralized Autonomous Organizations are reimagining co-working by erasing the divide between customers and teammates. How will DAOs be used for investing, building products, launching social clubs, and funding philanthropy? And why has isolation from our communities inspired people to find a sense of belonging with strangers on the Internet? During this PressClub, we ask top DAO leaders and the founders of DAO tool startups what their impact on society will be. Come learn why we need simpler ways to start them like Superdao, what their future use cases will be, and...2022-02-031h 00My First MillionHow to Become A Billion Dollar Creator with Nathan Barry, Founder of ConvertKitShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@theSamParr) are joined by Nathan Barry (@NathanBarry) to discuss ConvertKit and how Nathan has grown it to over $200M, how to become a billion dollar creator, why he refuses to give Shaan a price discount, and much more.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(00:25) - Nathan's real estate investment making $15k a month(03:10...2022-02-021h 25My First MillionDid This Man Just Expose the Silicon Vally Tech Mafia? - Ryan Breslow, Founder of BoltShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@theSamParr) talk about how to learn any skill, whether Dan Price is legit or a fraud, Dave Friedberg and Cana, and what a chicken wing actually is. They are then joined by Ryan Breslow (@theryanking) of Bolt to talk about the latest controversy surrounding his Twitter thread, and why he's trying to take down what he considers to be silicon valley's tech mafia.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM...2022-02-011h 06My First MillionBilly of the Week: Alex HormoziSam Parr (@theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk about (non) Billy of the Week Alex Hormozi, how he has made $72M over the last 5 years based mostly around gym businesses, and discuss whether he is legit.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan Minhaj, Balaji Srinivasan, Jake Paul, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Gary Vee, Lance Armstrong, Sophia Amoruso...2022-01-3112 minMy First MillionBest of This Week: Jan 28thSome of the best clips from this week. Let us know what you think of the new format by tweeting at @ShaanVP, @theSamParr, or @BenWilsonTweets.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(00:50) - What it takes to become a billionaire(08:30) - Val Katayev on testing new ideas(14:25) - The Rock's tequila business(16:38) - Overcoming imposter syndrome2022-01-2827 minMy First MillionIs The Rock Going to Make $1B+ From Tequila? + Placebo Water, STR Update, and MoreShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@theSamParr) have a classic idea shoot around where they talk about things like The Rock becoming a tequila billionaire, a placebo water called Felix Felicis, Sam gives an update on his STR group, and much more.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(00:23) - Previewing the Ryan Holiday episode (coming next Wednesday!)(1:35) - Becoming a...2022-01-2746 minMy First Million$1M by 19, $100M+ by 35 -- Here's How He Did ItSam Parr (@theSamParr) sits down with Val Katayev (@ValKatayev) to talk about how he got his start making millions from a ringtone business, why he's currently launching a startup in the jewelry industry, what has fueled him to greatness along the way, and much more.-----* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Show Notes:(00:23) - Val going viral on Twitter(1:35) - How he...2022-01-2653 minMy First MillionSomeone Paying Our Producer $100K for Advice? - Here's the StorySam Parr (@theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@shaanVP) talk with producer Ben Wilson (@BenWilsonTweets) about his unique opportunity with a high net worth individual and how to monetize his podcasting business. Sam and Shaan then discuss how to make money with short term rentals, turnkey ways to make money in college, and much more. _____* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter._____Show Notes:(00:20) - Producer Ben's big opportunity2022-01-2559 minMy First MillionTech Startup Ideas for the Farmer EconomyShaan Puri (@shaanVP) and Sam Parr (@theSamParr) discuss FarmCon 2022, how Shaan got Covid, tech startup ideas for the farmer economy, how to develop value and a sense of mystique in your personal brand, and much more. _____* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter._____Show Notes:(00:18) - Should babies pick their own name?(02:50) - Shaan gets Covid(08:22) - How to have Slack meetings2022-01-201h 15My First MillionBrainstorming The Best Business Ideas To Start In 2022 with Noah KaganSam Parr (@theSamParr) and is joined by Noah Kagan (@NoahKagan) to discuss the most profitable businesses on AppSumo, the best business ideas to start in 2022, businesses you can start with zero startup costs, and much more. _____* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter._____Show Notes:(00:30) - TheColdPlunge.com(04:15) - OkDork.com(05:55) - How to grow a YouTube channel(10:45) - TikTok vs Y...2022-01-181h 21My First MillionGreatest Hits of 2021 (Vol. 2)On this episode, we bring you some of the best and most popular moments from My First Million in 2021. This episode specifically highlights some of our best guest moments. Let us know how you like the episode and if we should do greatest hits in the future! _____* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter._____Show Notes:(00:40) - Rob Dyrdek masters time(12:45) - How Hasan Minhaj p...2022-01-1442 minMy First MillionSaas Companies that Anyone Can Start with Rob WallingSam Parr (@theSamParr) and Ben Wilson (@BenWilsonTweets) discuss Sam's article defending Theranos, airport houses, and conducting an end of year family review. They are then joined by Rob Walling (@RobWalling) who talks about great SaaS business that anyone could start. _____* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter._____Show Notes:(00:20) - Airline neighborhood with houses and hotels(06:45) - Sam on the front page of HackerNews for d...2022-01-111h 20My First MillionGreatest Hits of 2021 (Vol. 1)On this episode, we bring you some of the best and most popular moments from My First Million in 2021. Let us know how you like the episode and if we should do greatest hits in the future! _____* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter._____Show Notes:(01:10) - Michael Jordan's house(12:45) - Mob tours(19:00) - Dopamine detox with Andrew Wilkinson(26:30) - Shaan's g...2022-01-0737 minMy First MillionSam Decides What To Do With His LifeSam Parr (@theSamParr) tells Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) three options of what he's considering working on in 2022, and Shaan gives him advice on what to choose and where to focus his time and energy. _____* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan Minhaj, Balaji Srinivasan, Jake Paul, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Gary Vee, Lance Armstrong, Sophia Amoruso, Ariel Helwani, Ramit Sethi, S...2022-01-0620 minMy First MillionSam and Shaan's New Year's ResolutionsShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@theSamParr) discuss why Sam makes new year's resolutions, why Shaan doesn't, and what they're focusing on this year. _____* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.-----Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan Minhaj, Balaji Srinivasan, Jake Paul, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Gary Vee, Lance Armstrong, Sophia Amoruso, Ariel Helwani, Ramit Sethi, Stanley Druckenmiller, Peter Diamandis, Dharmesh Shah, Brian Halligan, Marc L...2022-01-0612 minMy First MillionDoomer Optimism, The Economics of Book Publishing, and MoreSam Parr (@theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) discuss doomer optimism, why Sam is prepping for the apocalypse, the economics of book publishing, why most authors don't make any money, and much more. _____* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter._____Show Notes:(01:03) - How Sam got knocked out last weekend(08:50) - Doomer optimism and prepping for the end of the world(18:43) - Lessons learned f...2022-01-0644 minMy First MillionMFM Goes Viral on TikTok, Solana Billionaires, Right to Be Forgotten, and MoreShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@theSamParr) discuss how they were able to get more than 10M views on TikTok, why Solana billionaires are giving them FOMO, the right to be forgotten and companies that are helping people achieve it, and much more. _____* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter._____Show Notes:(00:30) - How MFM went viral on TikTok(07:55) - Right to be forgotten and R...2022-01-041h 32My First MillionThe 2021 Milly AwardsSam Parr (@theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) are joined by Andrew Wilkinson (@awilkinson) to go through their 2021 Milly Awards. They hand out awards like "billionaire of the year," "best investment of the year," "best podcast guest," and more. _____* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Would you like to participate in our clips contest? Earn up to $10k by remixing My First Million episodes. To learn more, go to mfmpod.com/clips.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's n...2021-12-301h 49
JustMsRose & YouDriving Down Rabbit Hole RoadContent provided by: https://medium.com “History of the idiom Down the Rabbit Hole” by Elaine Zelby • https://lifehack.org “8 things you should do when you cannot make a decision” by Olivia Chiong • https://verywellmind.com “Nervous vs Anxious: What’s the Difference?” by Sheryl Ankrom • https://insider.com • “13 science backed tips to stay focused and avoid distractions” by Katie Walsh, Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer and Jessica Orwig • https://gotoquiz.com “Are you a doofus?” by Argyle • DDOD by Oxford Languages and Bonus DDOD by Merriam-Webster2021-12-0753 min
Growth & FailureElaine Zelby - Partner at SignalFireThis is the story of Elaine Zelby, the spectacular investor, advisor, entrepreneur, podcaster and writer who infuses so much energy into every project she works on. In this episode, we discuss: - Elaine's Shiny Object Syndrome- Why she left Slack and what it's like to be a VC Partner at SignalFire- The (Un)Sexy Podcast- Her 7-week solo journey in China- Growth in giving away your timePlease enjoy this interview with the fantastic, Elaine Zelby. For more information on Elaine, pl...2021-05-2654 min
(un)sexyJesse Solomon - Co-founder, MickeyIn this episode I speak with Jesse Solomon, the Co-founder of Mickey, a B2B commodities marketplace that manages supply, freight bookings, and payments, making it fast and easy for customers to purchase, track, and acquire the commodities they need. We discuss how Jesse went from the music industry on the creative artist agency side and fell into an opportunity to disrupt the global trade industry. Jesse also shares about the changing nature of global supply and demand for raw materials and how Mickey is looking to become the inverse Alibaba bringing the world's commodities online. 2021-05-1231 min
(un)sexyLejjy Gafour - Co-founder and CEO, Future FieldsIn this episode, I speak with Lejjy Gafour, Co-founder and CEO of Future Fields, a company creating the future of food by developing custom custom growth media solutions for the cellular agriculture industry in a cost effective and scalable way. We discuss what cellular agriculture is, how it's done today, what can be done to make the unit economics cost effective, and what the future holds for lab-grown meat and non-animal based materials. 2021-05-0725 minMy First Million#175 - Brainstorming Million Dollar Ideas with Elaine ZelbyShaan (@ShaanVP) and Sam (@TheSamParr) are joined by Elaine Zelby (@ezelby) for this brainstorm. Elaine brings the heat with ideas for starting a Saas bundle company (Sam says this is easily a $10m business), creating the "adult manual", the SNOO for adults, subscription running shoes, and a bunch of alternative health business ideas. Not only do they bring ideas, but they also break down how to pull off these businesses.---------* Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://www.mfmpod.com/p/hotline/* Support...2021-04-261h 15
She Conquers Capital with Stefanie DiazSCC: Elaine Zelby, SignalFire, Product Marketing and Growth Strategies#SheConquersCapital​ #ZaneVentureFund​ Welcome to She Conquers Capital powered by Zane Venture Fund.  If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify for weekly interviews with the women (and allies) impacting the flow of capital.  SPONSORS:  Much gratitude to Lowenstein Sandler LLP for sponsoring the show! Learn more at https://www.lowenstein.com/.  TODAY’S GUEST:  WEBSITE: https://www.signalfire.com/profiles/elaine-zelby/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainezelby TWITTER: https://twitter.com/e...2021-04-2127 min
(un)sexyTyler Ellison - Founder and CEO, ChemDirectIn this episode I speak with Tyler Ellison, the Founder and CEO of ChemDirect, a digital marketplace for the chemical industry connecting hundreds of thousands of products from vetted and reputable manufacturers with buyers who can transparently shop, compare and purchase. We discuss Tyler's decades-long experience in the global logistics and chemicals industries, how the $5T chemicals market operates today, and how the changing nature of manufacturers and buyers is forcing the industry to modernize. 2021-04-0628 min
(un)sexyCliff Fetner - Founder and CEO, Soil ConnectIn this episode we go down the rabbit hole of dirt! I speak with Cliff Fetner, the Founder and CEO of Soil Connect, a digital marketplace that provides a better, faster and cheaper way for construction professionals to transport and acquire soil, aggregates and other building materials, saving customers tens of thousands of dollars while substantially reducing the construction industry’s CO2 emissions. We discuss Cliff's decades in the construction space, how different types of dirt are classified, graded, and moved between sites, and how Soil Connect is applying technology to this old school industry. 2021-03-2431 min
(un)sexyAlex Naoumidis - Co-founder and CEO, Mindset HealthIn this episode, I speak with Alex Naoumidis, Co-founder and CEO of Mindset Health, a company building mobile hypnotherapy programs to help people with chronic conditions manage and improve their health, without drugs or diets. We discuss the power of the mind-body connection, the difference between hypnosis and meditation, and what it's like building a company with his brother.2021-03-1129 min
(un)sexyTim Henry - Co-founder and CEO, HaulIn this episode, I speak with Tim Henry, Co-founder and CEO of Haul, a platform that allows truck drivers to find flexible CDL jobs without owning their own truck. They are rethinking the employment model for the 3.5 million commercial truck drivers in the United States. We discuss all of nuances of the players that make up the trucking industry and how autonomy will or won't change the game in trucking. 2021-02-2628 min
AI and the Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Business, Ethics, HR, and IT for AI Enthusiasts, Leaders and AcademicsElaine Zelby, investor at SignalFire, discusses unsexy markets and the SaaS startup bundleElaine Zelby is an investor at SignalFire, a blogger, podcaster, and former Product Marketer at Capriza and Slack. She shares her perspective on the proliferation of SaaS tools, what's sexy about unsexy markets, and what companies she's ready to fund.Listen and learn...Why entrepreneurs describe SignalFire as the "kind" VCThe one technology that will change work most in 2025What Elaine learned as an operator that has helped her as an investorWhy the exodus from big cities may not be a thing after allThanks to Ilya from SignalFire for the introduction to Elaine. 2021-02-0925 min
(un)sexyJordan Taylor - Co-founder and Head of Product, SESOIn this episode, I speak with Jordan Taylor, Co-founder and Head of Product at SESO, a company building a better labor marketplace for agriculture. SESO provides agriculture employers with an end-to-end labor solution which encompasses recruiting, visa automation, and workforce/compliance management software. We discuss Jordan's journey into the AgTech space through his time at Farmer's Business Network, what an H2-A visa is, and the entire process around farm labor.2021-01-2734 min
(un)sexyKevin Gibbon - Co-founder & CEO, AirhouseI speak with Kevin Gibbon, Co-founder and CEO of Airhouse, a modern, all-in-one e-commere operations platform that helps direct-to-consumer companies get orders from their factory to your front door. Kevin is no newbie when it comes to the e-commerce logistics space having founded Shyp in 2013 and shutting it down in 2018. In this episode we discuss his learnings along the way, some of the current challenges that still need to be solved in this industry, and where he things e-commerce goes in the next 10 years. 2021-01-1542 min
(un)sexyChris Herd - Founder and CEO, FirstbaseIn this episode I discuss all things future of remote work with Chris Herd, the Founder and CEO of Firstbase. We discuss why remote work is here to stay and what benefits employees and companies get from enabling their employees to live where they want and engage in the communities that most align with their interests and values. We get a masterclass on using Twitter to build a brand and awareness and what it's like to build a remote first company from scratch. 2020-12-2229 min
(un)sexyStephen Greenwood - Founder and CEO, Ballast VRWho doesn't love a water park? Now imagine you're going down the water slide but with a VR headset on! That is what Stephen Greenwood, the CEO and Founder of Ballast VR is creating with his first-of-its-kind virtual reality for water parks experiences. After trying to find a way for people with motion sickness to experience VR, Stephen discovered that if you're in water, the symptoms don't exist. After experimenting with VR for sensory deprivation chambers, the market began pulling him towards waterparks as a perfect use case for his waterproof and immersive experiences. 2020-12-0940 min
(un)sexyMatteo Francheschetti - Founder and CEO, Eight SleepIn this episode, Matteo Francheschetti, Founder and CEO of Eight goes deep into the world of sleep. We discuss how he got obsessed with fitness, wellness, and ultimately sleep, the growing trend of sleep tracking/sleep hygiene, and Matteo's personal routine. He goes under the hood to describe all of the technology built into Eight's flagship mattress that continuously tracks body movement and temperature to adjust throughout the night for optimal sleep. Perfect holiday present to treat yo self!2020-11-2328 min
(un)sexyEran Ben-Shmuel - Founder and CEO, JuganuIn this episode, Eran Ben-Shmuel, Founder and CEO of Juganu sheds some light on light! Juganu is revolutionizing the world through light and we discuss all of the impacts that light has on our health, happiness, and overall life. From improving mood, killing bacteria and pathogens, and controlling the chemical composition of plants for indoor horticulture, light has profound impacts on the way we live and eat. Eran explores how they've harnessed learnings from the sun and brought those learnings to artificial light. 2020-11-1130 min
Crashing UpFriday Fuel - November 6th, 2020Welcome to all of the new Crashing Up family members who’ve joined since Monday. If you’re reading this but haven’t subscribed, make sure to do so here.Hi friends,Hope you’re all hanging in there. Here’s a much needed distraction: your weekly boost of Friday Fuel, a collection of things that I’ve been learning from or enjoying recently.🎙️Friday FeaturesThis week I sat down with the founding team of OthersideAI, Matt Shumer, Jason Kuperberg and Miles Feldstein. OthersideAI is a company using high-level artificial intelligence to help you spend...2020-11-0630 min
(un)sexyRema Matevosyan - Founder and CEO, Near Space LabsIn this episode, I speak with Rema Matevosyan, Founder and CEO of Near Space Labs. Her company provides timely wide-scale imagery from the stratosphere at down-to-earth prices. Essentially they send high-tech balloons called Swifts, into the stratosphere between 60,000 and 85,000 feet capturing a whopping 400 – 700 km2 of imagery every flight. We discuss how Rema got became interested in space, the difference between satellite, stratospheric, and airplane/drone imagery, who cares about arial imagery and why, plus much more. 2020-11-0330 min
My First Million#124 - From Fantasy Stock Betting to Milk Bombs: Generating Ideas with Elaine ZelbyShaan Puri (@ShaanVP) hosts the pod solo with special guest Elaine Zelby (@ezelby). Elaine has a background in mechanical engineering but also worked at Slack and is now part of a VC group. On today’s episode you’ll hear: Elaine gives her background and how she came into the VC space (1:45), Elaine breaks down a new twist on cowering. Something she calls “Coworking 2.0” (3:35), Shaan pitches a new way to use nightclubs during their ofttimes (9:20), Elaine has a fresh take on credit cards for fans (12:20), Elaine explains why she is bullish on continuous cortisol monitoring (20:35), Elaine and Shaan brainstorm a fun ta...2020-10-3059 min
(un)sexyYi Chao - Founder and CEO, SeatrecIn this episode, Yi Chao, founder and CEO of Seatrec and one of the most fascinating humans I've ever met discusses his journey from theoretical physics to deep sea exploration. A self-proclaimed armchair oceanographer, Yi and his team have developed a robot that can produce energy from the temperature differentials found naturally in the ocean. Exploring the depths of the oceans is challenging as it requires a lot of power but with the Seatrec robots, they can move up and down to generate their own electricity when they need a boost. We discuss how the atmosphere and oceans are...2020-10-2131 min
Tank Talks By Ripple VenturesTank Talk: Elaine Zelby (Principal & Director of Growth @ SignalFire) - Product Led Growth Strategies for StartupsOn today’s Tank Talk! We welcome our guest Elaine Zelby, Principal & Director of Growth @ SignalFire to discuss Product Led Growth Strategies for Startups.Before joining SignalFire, Elaine spent the early part of her career at Capriza, an enterprise software startup backed by a16z, and Charles River Ventures as one of the first employees building out many of the go-to-market strategies where she learned how to incentivize internal teams as well as external partners.Elaine later joined slack to lead the enterprise product marketing team but quickly realized she had a passion for blockchain techn...2020-10-2133 min
Tank TalksTank Talk: Elaine Zelby (Principal @ SignalFire) - Product-Led Growth StrategiesOn today’s Tank Talk! We welcome our guest Elaine Zelby, Principal & Director of Growth @ SignalFire to discuss Product Led Growth Strategies for Startups.Before joining SignalFire, Elaine spent the early part of her career at Capriza, an enterprise software startup backed by a16z, and Charles River Ventures as one of the first employees building out many of the go-to-market strategies where she learned how to incentivize internal teams as well as external partners.Elaine later joined slack to lead the enterprise product marketing team but quickly realized she ha...2020-10-2000 min
We Earn Media19: Learn Growth Marketing with Elaine ZelbyAfter our episode with Josh Constine, we received quite a few requests to tackle more startup marketing topics. With that in mind, we're excited to bring you our next guest who will give us a glimpse into the world of growth marketing. Elaine Zelby is a Principal and Director of Growth at SignalFire, which touts itself as, "first Venture Capital firm built from the ground up as a technology company."Â
In this episode you will learn:Â
How to craft a go-to marketing strategy
How PR fits into the growth marketing landscape
Why teamwork is crucial in a...2020-10-2023 min
(un)sexyDr. Casey Means - Co-Founder, Levels HealthIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Casey Means, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Level's Health and Stanford educated physician who spent 4 years as a Resident Physician in the Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery at OHSU (Oregon Health and Science University). Levels Health is empowering individuals to radically optimize their health and wellbeing by providing realtime continuous glucose biofeedback coupled with personalized insights. We discuss nutrigenomics, CGMs, and how to optimize and measure health metrics. 2020-10-0645 min
(un)sexyCody Barbo - Founder and CEO, Trust & WillIn this episode, Cody Barbo, the Founder and CEO of Trust & Will walks through the history and nuances of estate planning. This often overlooked industry is incredibly important for wealth preservation, avoiding probate (we discuss what probate actually is), and ensuring your wishes are executed after death. We discuss when people should start thinking about creating a trust or a will and why it has been historically so challenging and cumbersome a process. 2020-09-0334 min