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Practical PivotsIgniting Startup Growth with Eric MarcoullierIn the first episode of the rebooted podcast, business coach Eric Marcoullier shares his expertise on innovation and startup growth. He discusses navigating funding cycles, the significance of curiosity, and his coaching methods for CEOs facing economic challenges. www.marcoullier.comwww.linkedin.com/in/obviousstartupadvice2024-12-0450 min
The Here's Waldo PodcastLuck and Hard Work: The Intricate Journey of a Startup With Eric MarcoullierEric Marcoullier is a Fractional Co-founder and Early-Stage Startup Coach at BPM140 Consulting, where he guides first and second-time founders in the pursuit of finding a successful product-market fit. His journey in the tech industry began with the co-founding of IGN in 1996, where he led product and engineering until its sale three years later. Following this, Eric contributed to game development as a producer at Cyberlore Studios from 2001 to 2005, working on titles for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms. With a diverse entrepreneurial background, Eric has founded multiple companies, some of which were acquired, showcasing his expertise in navigating the...2024-03-051h 10
VC Minute191. The Purpose of the First Meeting feat. Eric MarcoullierText your thoughts directly to Rich. Just as the purpose of the deck is not to get a check, it's to get the first meeting, the purpose of the first meeting is... About Eric MarcoullierEric coaches first- and second-time tech CEOs, keeping their companies alive long enough to get lucky, figure out their business, find product/market fit and replace his ass with someone who knows how to scale companies beyond $5M in ARR. His work primarily involves challenging business assumptions, providing frameworks for new situations and distilling complexity down to...2024-03-0103 min
VC Minute190. A VC's Job Is NOT To Write Checks feat. Eric MarcoullierText your thoughts directly to Rich. A VC's job is to say "no." Now knowing that, how do you adjust your approach?About Eric MarcoullierEric coaches first- and second-time tech CEOs, keeping their companies alive long enough to get lucky, figure out their business, find product/market fit and replace his ass with someone who knows how to scale companies beyond $5M in ARR. His work primarily involves challenging business assumptions, providing frameworks for new situations and distilling complexity down to basic, actionable ideas. If you'd like to learn more about...2024-02-2903 min
VC Minute189. Features Don't Sell Products feat. Eric MarcoullierText your thoughts directly to Rich. If you aren't getting positive feedback from the market, don't start adding things. Strip the product down to its core basic value prop. About Eric MarcoullierEric coaches first- and second-time tech CEOs, keeping their companies alive long enough to get lucky, figure out their business, find product/market fit and replace his ass with someone who knows how to scale companies beyond $5M in ARR. His work primarily involves challenging business assumptions, providing frameworks for new situations and distilling complexity down to basic, actionable ideas...2024-02-2802 min
VC Minute188. #1 Killer of Startups feat. Eric MarcoullierText your thoughts directly to Rich. Founders are efficiency-seeking missiles, which is what compels them to start businesses, but it's a double-edged sword. About Eric MarcoullierEric coaches first- and second-time tech CEOs, keeping their companies alive long enough to get lucky, figure out their business, find product/market fit and replace his ass with someone who knows how to scale companies beyond $5M in ARR. His work primarily involves challenging business assumptions, providing frameworks for new situations and distilling complexity down to basic, actionable ideas. If you'd like to learn more...2024-02-2702 min
VC Minute187. CEO Has Three Responsibilities feat. Eric MarcoullierText your thoughts directly to Rich. The CEO is responsible for three things: communicate the vision, hire great people, and don't run out of money. But it all boils down to just one thing. About Eric MarcoullierEric coaches first- and second-time tech CEOs, keeping their companies alive long enough to get lucky, figure out their business, find product/market fit and replace his ass with someone who knows how to scale companies beyond $5M in ARR. His work primarily involves challenging business assumptions, providing frameworks for new situations and distilling complexity d...2024-02-2603 min
VC Minute186. This Will Not Be Your Last Startup feat. Eric MarcoullierText your thoughts directly to Rich. "This will not be your last startup."About Eric MarcoullierEric coaches first- and second-time tech CEOs, keeping their companies alive long enough to get lucky, figure out their business, find product/market fit and replace his ass with someone who knows how to scale companies beyond $5M in ARR. His work primarily involves challenging business assumptions, providing frameworks for new situations and distilling complexity down to basic, actionable ideas. If you'd like to learn more about his coaching, visit www.marcoullier.com or www.linkedin...2024-02-2304 min
VC Minute185. Three Questions To Ask Before Shutting Down feat. Eric MarcoullierText your thoughts directly to Rich. My friend Eric is a very successful startup founder who has been a CEO coach for the last decade. When founders come to him to ask if they should shut down their startup, he runs this process with them. About Eric MarcoullierEric coaches first- and second-time tech CEOs, keeping their companies alive long enough to get lucky, figure out their business, find product/market fit and replace his ass with someone who knows how to scale companies beyond $5M in ARR. His work primarily...2024-02-2204 min