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Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumGuided Meditation: Tune-In to the Celebration FrequencyConnect with DonnaYour whole being was born to celebrate. đThis meditation will remind every cell, atom, and strand of your energy field just how magical it is to be YOU.If youâve been feeling dull, flat, or disconnected from your joy â this is your reset.Let your body remember the feeling of celebration, and let your dreams soak in it.đ§ Press play and activate your Celebration Frequency. đŻ Ideal before visioning, journaling, manifesting â or just when you want to feel radiantly alive.Voice: Donna McCallum đ...
2025-05-2116 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumFor a Thriving Business â Manifest More Clients, Money & JoyConnect with DonnaMeditation: For a Thriving Business â Manifest More Clients, Money & JoyYour future business is calling. This meditation helps you feel into the version of you three years from now â profitable, confident, joyful â and seed that energy into the present.Feel it now. Attract from there.Use this when you need to: ⢠Reconnect with your vision ⢠Feel inspired about your business future ⢠Attract aligned clients, money & momentumđ§ Voi...
2025-05-1415 min
Founders UnpluggedThe Founder Journey: Matt Copley on Bootstrapping an AI Startup - Part OneThis episode is proudly sponsored by FounderCatalyst.Get 5% off their services by clicking this link:https://2ly.link/1zDIJ-------------------------------------------------------------------Matt CopleyâCo-Founder and CRO of HRIZN (Horizon)âjoins Greg McCallum to share the highs, lows, and aha moments of building a generative AI platform in the automotive industry. From growing up rebellious to navigating career pivots, Matt opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, why asking for help matters, and how execution always trumps ideas.đ§ In this episode:The evolution of vehicle acquisition platformsNavigating burnout, layoffs, and reinventionBoots...
2025-05-1255 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumMeditation: Let the Energy of Your Goals Ripple Into RealityConnect with DonnaManifestation isnât just about vision boards or clear goals â itâs about frequency.This meditation guides you to release old energy and radiate the powerful emotions of your dreams into the world.Because when you feel it in your heart... You ripple it into your reality.Use this meditation anytime you want to: ⢠Raise your vibration ⢠Break through fear or stuckness ⢠Activate the energy of receiving ⢠Step into your next-level dreamsđ§ Voice + Frequency Guide: Donna McCallum đ...
2025-05-0713 min
Founders UnpluggedThe Entrepreneurship Style That Creates the Most Wealth (It's Not What You Think) w/ Jordan Schlipf - Part OneThis episode is proudly sponsored by AppUnite.The right dev partner can make or break your product. AppUnite embeds with your team to build apps that scale. Learn more đ https://bit.ly/3FCHQlm--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode, Jordan Schlipf shares the raw lessons from building 15+ startups, leading a venture studio, and working with major corporates.He reveals why most startup studios fail, how corporate partnerships can kill great ventures, and why many founders struggle to scale with their businesses.Greg McCallum and Jordan also unpack the three types of founders, how personal identity can sabotage success, and why...
2025-05-0558 min
Founders UnpluggedThe Truth About Crowdfunding No One Tells You w/ Jonathan Keeling - (Part 2)This episode is proudly sponsored by AppUnite.The right dev partner can make or break your product. AppUnite embeds with your team to build apps that scale. Learn more đ https://bit.ly/3FCHQlm--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this dynamic conversation, Greg McCallum and Jonathan Keeling (JK) dive deep into the unique founder-centric approach of Haatch investment fund and explore the misunderstood world of crowdfunding. JK reveals how Haatch differentiates itself through tactical support and meaningful portfolio engagement, while debunking common misconceptions about crowdfundingâfrom the m...
2025-04-3055 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumâMy Success is Inevitableâ Guided MeditationConnect with DonnaIf youâve been questioning your path... wondering if your dreams are possible... or getting stuck in the âhowâ â this Meditation is the medicine.Inside this audio, youâll reconnect to the truth: ⨠Your success is inevitable. ⨠Your dreams already exist on your timeline. ⨠And you donât have to force anything â just align and receive.Let this journey remind your body, your nervous system, and your spirit of whatâs already unfolding.Perfect for when you need deep t...
2025-04-3014 min
Founders UnpluggedHow SFC Capital Picks Winners: The Real Early-Stage VC Playbook w/ Joseph Zipfel - Part TwoThis episode is proudly sponsored by FounderCatalyst.Get 5% off their services by clicking this link:https://2ly.link/1zDIJ--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How does the UKâs most active pre-seed investor actually evaluate startups?In Part Two of this conversation, Joseph Zipfel, Chief Investment Officer at SFC Capital, lifts the lid on the principles, processes, and red flags that shape their investment decisions.He and Greg McCallum dive into:How psychometric tools ar...
2025-04-2354 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumConnect to the Energy of Your Dreams & Goals for Easier ManifestationConnect with DonnaYou donât need to know your dreams clearly â simply allowing yourself to feel their energy leads to more clarity over time and more effortless manifesting.Dreams and Goals are energy. Connecting with their frequency â through emotion, sensation, and feeling â is a far more magnetic and powerful manifesting tool than having perfect clarity on the specifics.Whether your dreams are fully formed or still emerging, this guided meditation helps you align...
2025-04-2310 min
Founders UnpluggedConsumer Voice: The Startup Fighting for Your Rights w/ Alex Neill - Part OneThis episode is proudly sponsored by Peer.Get started today with a free discovery audit + 20% off your first audit.đ Click the link to secure your offer: https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/peeraudits--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode of Founders Unplugged, Greg Mccallum sits down with Alex Neill, co-founder of Consumer Voice, a startup on a mission to help consumers get back money from rule-breaking companies.We dive into:- The ÂŁ120 billion in unclaimed compensation sitt...
2025-04-0757 min
Founders UnpluggedHow I Raised ÂŁ140K on Kickstarter for my startup w/ Ben Beavers - Part TwoThis episode is proudly sponsored by FounderCatalyst.Get 5% off their services by clicking this link:https://2ly.link/1zDIJ--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this conversation, Greg McCallum and Ben Beavers break down the realities of launching and scaling a startup, from raising ÂŁ140K on Kickstarter to the challenges of hardware development, funding, and growth. Ben shares how data-driven decision-making, customer journey insights, and community engagement played a crucial role in shaping Smarty Plants.They explore:
2025-03-2655 min
Founders UnpluggedThe Startup Making It Impossible to Kill Your Plants w/ Ben Beaver - Part OneThis episode is proudly sponsored by Peer.Get started today with a free discovery audit + 20% off your first audit.đ Click the link to secure your offer: https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/peeraudits--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Startup Making It Impossible to Kill Your Plants | Founders UnpluggedIn this episode, Ben Beavers, founder of Smarty Plants, joins Greg McCallum to share his journey from management consulting to hardware startup founder. He reveals how a personal frustration with dying houseplants led to the...
2025-03-2451 min
Founders UnpluggedNick Telson-Sillett on Trumpet, Angel Investing, and Finding Purpose - Part 2This episode is proudly sponsored by FounderCatalyst.Get 5% off their services by clicking this link:https://2ly.link/1zDIJ-------------------------------------------------------------------Nick Telson-Sillett on Trumpet, Angel Investing, and Finding Purpose | Founders UnpluggedAfter exiting DesignMyNight, Nick Telson-Sillett found himself at a crossroadsâwhat comes next after a successful startup exit? In this episode, he sits down with Greg McCallum to discuss the journey from selling his first company to building Trumpet, a SaaS tool reshaping sales engagement....
2025-03-1953 min
Founders UnpluggedNick Telson-Sillett (DesignMyNight) on Scaling, Pivoting, and Selling a Startup - Part 1This episode is proudly sponsored by Peer.Get started today with a free discovery audit + 20% off your first audit.đ Click the link to secure your offer: https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/peeraudits-------------------------------------------------------------------From Side Hustle to Multi-Million Exit: Nick Telson-Sillettâs Startup Story In this episode of Founders Unplugged, Nick Telson-Sillett joins Greg McCallum to break down his entrepreneurial journeyâfrom selling a football magazine in school to buildin...
2025-03-171h 00
Founders UnpluggedWhy is the UK is Losing Founders? w/ Callum Woodcock - Founder & CEO of WineFi - Part 2This episode is proudly sponsored by Block Dojo:Block Dojo is a Web3 and AI-focused venture builder in London, offering a 12-week intensive program that transforms raw ideas into investor-ready startupsâacting as the first funder and co-founderâwhile providing expert support, resources like Google Cloud and Vestd, and a proven structure for success. Apply for the next Cohort starting May 2025 to have your MVP ready by Summer 2025:https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/blockdojo----------------------------------------------------In Part 2, Callum Woodcock and Greg McCallum dive into the challenges facing UK startups, from founders leaving the...
2025-03-0553 min
Founders UnpluggedTurning Wine Into Wealth: Inside WineFiâs Growth Story w/ Callum Woodcock - Part 1This episode is proudly sponsored by Block Dojo:Block Dojo is a Web3 and AI-focused venture builder in London, offering a 12-week intensive program that transforms raw ideas into investor-ready startupsâacting as the first funder and co-founderâwhile providing expert support, resources like Google Cloud and Vestd, and a proven structure for success. Apply for the next Cohort starting May 2025 to have your MVP ready by Summer 2025:https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/blockdojo----------------------------------------------------In this episode Host, Greg McCallum, and Callum Woodcock, Founder & CEO of WineFi, dive into the realities of startup grow...
2025-03-0354 min
Founders UnpluggedThe Future of AI & Privacy: What Businesses Must Know w/ Dr Isoni - Part 2This episode is proudly sponsored by Block Dojo:Block Dojo is a Web3 and AI-focused venture builder in London, offering a 12-week intensive program that transforms raw ideas into investor-ready startupsâacting as the first funder and co-founderâwhile providing expert support, resources like Google Cloud and Vestd, and a proven structure for success. Apply for the next Cohort starting May 2025 to have your MVP ready by Summer 2025:https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/blockdojo----------------------------------------------------In P...
2025-02-261h 00
Talking HitchcockStaging THE BIRDS with Christopher Diehl & Season 2 Mailbag!You are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock screening room! Join creator and host, Hitchcock enthusiast Rebecca McCallum with special guest âactor, director and Hitchcock enthusiast-Christopher Diehl who last year put on awonderful Hitchcock Theatre Festival. In this interview, we focus on staging The Birds as amongst other things we cover what attracted Hitchcock to du Maurierâs work, the challenges of adapting The Birds, costume, sound, score and the importance and the power of theatre. After our conversation, Iâll be...
2025-02-211h 36
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumMeditation to Create a Lush, Abundant Money GardenConnect with DonnaThis guided meditation comes from one of my programs. The participants have been pulling weeds and preparing the soil of their Money Garden in the first weeks of the Program.Now it is time to connect to the energy of Money and to imagine the abundance of this Money Garden in full Bloom. And like any garden, you will need to keep on tending to it; watering it, pulling out new weeds and planting the flowers you want to enjoy in future.
2025-02-1911 min
The Social FieldSeason one extra: Full interview with Nomfundo MogapiDue to popular response, we have decided to offer the full length interview between Alison McCallum and Nomfundo Mogapi as a SEASON ONE EXTRA.Those of you who have enjoyed episodes 2 and 3 which featured Nomfundo Mogapi (from the Centre for Mental Wellness and Leadership) will find this especially interesting.We also hope you will share this with your managers and human resources colleagues who will find it especially interesting in so far as it explores how they can create a safer environment for social performance practitioners to work in.
2025-02-1557 min
Founders UnpluggedManaging a Startup at Series A: The Founderâs Perspective w/ Gorish Aggarwal, CEO of Sybill.aiGreg McCallum and Gorish explore the challenges of scaling a startup at Series A, from team dynamics and cultural shifts to AI's role in internal communication. They discuss the advantages of being in Silicon Valley, the value of Y Combinator, and strategic decisions in product development and sales tech. The conversation highlights the need to humanize sales, the impact of AI on hiring, and the growing talent gap in the industry.Chapters00:00 Navigating Series A: A Founder's Perspective03:11 Cultural Shifts in Growing Startups05:47 Communication Challenges in Hybrid Teams
2025-02-1246 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumGuided Meditation to Expand Financially with Ease and GraceConnect with DonnaImagine all the financial transactions that are done globally, every second! This guided meditation will help you to Connect into that Abundant, Global Flow of Money.You will experience your ability to gently increase your Capacity to hold a bigger flow of money. In a way that feels good, supportive and nurturing to you and your energy system.Enjoy!Support the showCreated and Guided by Donna McCallum Do yo...
2025-02-1217 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumMeditation to Break your Money CeilingConnect with DonnaAre you experiencing a âMoney Ceilingâ?A limit on what you earn, or can save or on your Net Worth?This Meditation supports you to have a breakthrough in that Financial Limitation, in a way that feels soft, supported and safe for your nervous system. It connects you to expanded feelings of what possibilities open up for you when you can earn, attract, hold and save more money.Enjoy!Support the show
2025-02-0518 min
Founders UnpluggedTokenizing Real Estate: The Future of Investment with Gavin JohnsonGavin Johnson shares his journey as the founder of Irealise, a startup focused on real estate tokenization. He and Greg McCallum discuss the intersection of law and technology, blockchainâs role in community investment, and the challenges lawyers face transitioning to entrepreneurship. They explore B2B vs. B2C dynamics, user-centric communication in tech, and shifting perceptions of blockchain and AI. The conversation also covers startup challenges, the importance of mentorship, and investor mindsets.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Real World Asset Tokenization
03:01 The Intersection of Law and Technology
06:04 Passion As...
2025-02-0351 min
Founders UnpluggedGuerrilla Market Research: How to Test Your Product on a Budget w/ Nick McEvily Part 2Watch Part One of our conversation with Nick here: https://youtu.be/sui__oZ_qgQ
Greg McCallum and Nick McEvily discuss the launch of Nick's new venture, PinchĂŠ Agua, a canned water brand in Mexico City targeting the punk and heavy metal scenes. They explore the importance of counterculture, social consciousness, and transparency in building trust.
The conversation also delves into cultural heritage, the influence of moving to Mexico, and lessons from parenting. Nick shares insights on testing consumer preferences, navigating entrepreneurship, and improving communication within organizations, emphasizing the role of curiosity and community in the startup journey.
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00:00 L...
2025-01-2939 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumMeditation: Amplify your Dreams & Goals with the energy of MoneyConnect with DonnaWhen it comes to pursuing their Dreams & Goals most people get stopped by - The Money.âHow can I follow my passions, when I have bills to pay?âOr âIâd love to doâŚ..  BUT, I donât have the moneyâThis is one of the reasons I teach about MANIFESTING + MONEY + MAGIC - because they are all so intertwined.What if the ENERGY of Money was an amplifier for your dreams and goals rather than a hindrance or a limitation?Use this Meditation...
2025-01-2913 min
Founders UnpluggedInvestor Explains Why Great Ideas Don't Always Look Good on Paper w/ Mike BankThis is Part Two of our conversation with Mike Bank.
Be sure to watch Part One here: https://youtu.be/EkiUQ8nddbY
Mike Bank discusses his work with UnderdogX, a startup accelerator that supports founders without requiring them to quit their jobs or relocate. Drawing on his mentoring of over 100 founders, he emphasizes the realities of startup success, common challenges, and the need for a supportive ecosystem.
In conversation with host Gregory McCallum, they explore the multifaceted nature of success in parenting and entrepreneurship, the value of...
2025-01-2258 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumMeditation to Connect to the Soul of Your BusinessConnect with DonnaAre you a Business Owner or Entrepreneur - This Meditation is for you!Youâll be guided to Connect to the Soul or âEnergy Blueprintâ of your business and have a meaningful conversation with it to understand your Businessâs needs, desires, ideas and wisdom.  This will provide valuable insights into the next steps for working with the energy of your business to create a flourishing future.Enjoy đSupport the showCreated and Guided by Donna McCallum Do you...
2025-01-2212 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumMoney Meditation: To shift your Past, Present and Future FinancesConnect with DonnaThis Guided Money Meditation takes you on a journey through the Timeline of your Finances - Past, Present and Future.  Youâll clear away and release the Money Beliefs, habits and actions that no longer serve you.And be guided to Plant the Seeds for an empowering current and future relationship with money that feels ease-filled and thriving.Enjoy đSupport the showCreated and Guided...
2025-01-1515 min
Founders UnpluggedAI SDRs: The Future of Sales or Just Hype? Chat with AiSDR CEO Yuriy ZarembaWatch Part One of the conversation with Yuriy here: https://youtu.be/IvgBiNlC97c
Greg McCallum and Yuriy discuss how AI is transforming sales and education. They examine AI's potential to automate SDR tasks, enable AI procurement agents, and reshape consumer shopping while emphasizing trust and emotional intelligence in sales.
Topics include AISDR's growth, innovative sales outreach, balancing AI with human interaction, and parallels between cold calling and email outreach. They also touch on customer churn, expectations, and critical thinking challenges posed by AI reliance.
Chapters
00:00 The Future of Sales Roles in an AI-Driven World
02:50 AI's Role in Sales...
2025-01-0858 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumMeditation: Awakening the Power of your Queen ArchetypeConnect with DonnaThis Meditation is for Connecting to and CLAIMING your Queen Energy.As you mature as a woman, working with the Queen Archetype is important to support you in connecting to your sovereign, benevolent feminine power.By working with this Meditation and this Archetype you tap into the wisdom, compassion, clear boundaries and inner confidence of the Queen.  A Queen is a feminine leader, and her authority is led by the heart. She is incredibly magnetic and empowering.A Queen knows her value and has hig...
2025-01-0818 min
Founders UnpluggedThe Power of Y Combinator & Navigating Silicon Valley w/ Yuriy Zaremba of AiSDRYuriy, CEO and co-founder of AiSDR, joins Greg McCallum to share his journey from law to tech entrepreneurship. They explore the impact of generative AI on industries, the role of Y Combinator in shaping startups, and the challenges and rewards of building a company today. Topics include the rise of micro-entrepreneurs, the value of accelerators, legal hurdles for international founders, and how AI can streamline founder-led sales.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and AiSDR
02:57 Yuriy's Journey from Lawyer to Founder
05:59 The Role of Y Combinator in Startup Success
2025-01-0653 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumGuided Meditation to Connect & Align with the Flow of MoneyConnect with DonnaGuided Meditation to Connect & Aligning with the Flow of MoneyThis Guided Meditation uses the breath, the inhale and the exhale to connect you to the energy of money and illustrate to you where you may hold contraction or resistance around your money flows.As you relax, tune-in and even out your breath you will align yourself with the flow of money - where the receiving and giving of money is as light, easy and natural as breathing.Enjoy!Support the show
2025-01-0111 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumHo'oponopono Meditation - for Healing and PeaceConnect with DonnaHoâoponopono is Hawaiian MAGIC! And one of my favourite tools for Healing.  This ancient healing modality activates the energies of love, forgiveness, atonement, and gratitude, supporting you in releasing negative emotions that are keeping you stuck. This Meditation is to be used specifically with a person who you may be having a challenging or difficult time with. Try it đSupport the showCreated and Guided by Donna McCallum Do you have a deep longing to live a Magical, Abundant and AMAZIN...
2024-12-2413 minTalking HitchcockMERRY HITCHMAS! A Tour of 2024 & Plans for 2025!You are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock screening room! Join creator and host, Hitchcock enthusiast, Rebecca McCallum as she shares her reflections on what 2024 has been like for Talking Hitchcock and plans for 2025!
Find Talking Hitchcock where you can support the podcast and keep up to date with releases:
Blusky @talkinghitchpod.bsky.social
Instagram @talkinghitchpod or get in touch via email on talkinghitchpod@gmail.com
Visit the Talking Hitchcock Linktree where you can find links to all my work
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2024-12-2019 min
Founders UnpluggedFrom Setbacks to Success: Building MyArk's Data Revolution w/ Jen LothianHuge thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode. Learn how their people management software can streamline your global organisation here:
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This is Part Two of the conversation. Watch Part One here: https://youtu.be/tQw3jZW6ny0
We continue the conversation with Jen Lothian as she shares her journey building MyArk, highlighting the challenges of startup life, product development, and team dynamics. She discusses MyArk's innovative features for streamlining customer onboarding and data management and the complexities of pitching a multifaceted vision to investors.
Together with Greg McCallum, they explore cultural differences in UK...
2024-12-181h 06
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumInner Child Meditation: Infusing Wonder, Magic and Play into Your LifeConnect with DonnaInner Child Meditation: Infusing Wonder, Magic and Play into Your LifeReconnect with the magic of your inner child in this guided meditation! Step into a world of wonder, innocence, and play as you tap into the vibrant energy of your inner child. This meditation will infuse your daily life with joy, creativity, and lightheartedness, while gently releasing any blocks that keep you from embracing lifeâs magic. Let your inner child remind you how to dream, explore, and see the beauty in every momen...
2024-12-1811 min
Founders UnpluggedFrom Burnout to Breakthrough: A Founder's Journey of Self-Discovery w/ Gabriel IsserlisHuge thanks to Yariv Ganor Startup Psychologist for sponsoring this episode.
If you are a founder, learn how Yariv works with founders to provide support throughout the startup journey by booking a free consultation with him today:
https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/EMQp
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In part two of this engaging Founders Unplugged conversation, host Greg Mccallum continues his chat with Gabriel, the innovative founder behind Super Scout.
Watch Part One here: https://youtu.be/tRw2hrynDQI
Gabriel dives deeper into his journey from burnout to breakthrough, sharing candid insights on the challenges of fundraising, the importance of learning to sell...
2024-12-1153 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumMoney Mistakes? Meditation to Forgive and Heal themConnect with DonnaMoney Mistakes? Meditation to Forgive and Heal themYou WILL make Money Mistakes. Probably many of them in your life.  Just like youâll make mistakes at work, in your relationships, as a parent etc.  Mistakes are part of life and yet Money Money mistakes always feel so awful.  Being caught in regret, upset or frustration with past money mistakes causes you to block the current flow of money and abundance. The fear of making money mistakes also keeps you paralysed from ta...
2024-12-1118 min
Founders UnpluggedPivoting with Purpose: How This Startup Discovered a $1B Opportunity w/ Gabriel IsserlisHuge thanks to Yariv Ganor Startup Psychologist for sponsoring this episode.
If you are a founder, learn how Yariv works with founders to provide support throughout the startup journey by booking a free consultation with him today:
https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/EMQp
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In part one of this two-part conversation on Founders Unplugged, host Greg Mccallum sits down with Gabriel, a serial entrepreneur who shares his exhilarating journey from Tooty to Super Scout. Discover how Gabriel pivoted from an Airbnb-like platform for creative spaces to developing an AI-powered solution revolutionizing location scouting in the film and TV...
2024-12-0847 min
Founders UnpluggedStartup Psychologist Reacts to Founders Unplugged! w/ Yariv Ganor - Bonus Episode!In this special Bonus episode, Yariv Ganor, a seasoned Startup operator turned Startup Psychologist, joins our host Greg Mccallum, to talk about some hard truths, interesting discoveries and hidden secrets within the psychology of being a startup founder.
In this fascinating exploratory conversation, Yariv and Greg look back at clips from previous Founders Unplugged episodes to get Yariv's take and reaction to comments, and observations made by previous guests around the subject of mental health.
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00:00 Introduction to Startup Psychology
03:11 The Journey of a Startup Psychologist
05:54 Understanding Founders' Mental Health
08:56 The Importance of Communication in Startups
11:57 The Founder-Child Analogy
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2024-12-061h 42
The Social FieldEp 5 Collaborating in the face of conflictThis episode was inspired by a question asked by Olebogeng Koatlhai, a Social performance specialist supporting Major Capital Projects. She challenges our views on how mega projects and large organisations could be working together with civil society to progress the objective of a just transition. Alison McCallum also shares her views on the challenges of collaboration and the importance of operating with high levels of both advocacy and inquiry.
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To read more about the difference between inquiry and advocacy, see this article -https://thesystemsthinker.com/productive-conversations-using-advocacy-and-inquiry-effectively/
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2024-12-0440 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumMeditation: Advice and Wisdom from Your Future SelfConnect with DonnaMeditation: Advice and Wisdom from Your Future SelfReceiving Advice and Wisdom from my Future Self is one of the most Potent Tools in my Manifesting Tool Kit.    YOU have all the answers already inside you! Far too often we seek outside ourselves for advice from teachers, gurus or influencers, when all you need to do is look within for the sage, wise guidance from the older you.Enjoy!...
2024-12-0411 min
Founders UnpluggedThe Future of Startups: Raja Skogland on Board Competence and Founder Support w/ Raja SkoglandWelcome to Part Two of our conversation with Raja Skogland.
Watch Part One here: https://youtu.be/e7HOPsd4YhE
Greg McCallum and Raja Skogland discuss the importance of governance programs for board members, the transition from founder to CEO, and the need for skill development among founders. They explore the role of advisors and mentors in guiding entrepreneurs, the dynamics of board governance, and the complexities of board member compensation.
Additionally, they touch on the impact of tax policies on entrepreneurs and the challenges faced by founders in navigating these issues. In this conversation, Raja Skogland and Greg...
2024-11-2758 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumInner Child Meditation: Heal, Support and Acknowledge your Inner ChildConnect with DonnaInner Child Meditation: Heal, Support, and Acknowledge Your Inner ChildConnecting with your Inner Child is always a powerful, healing and supportive practice. Â Your Inner Child is the young, tender and magical part of yourself that inadvertently was hurt, saddened or angered by the incidents that happened in her/ his world. Â When you were a young child you were the centre of your own world and when things happened you took it personally. Â You created false beliefs, stories or hurts and man...
2024-11-2715 min
Founders UnpluggedE-Sports to Boxing: How Olly Weingarten is Disrupting Sports Management w/ Oliver WeingartenHuge thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode. Learn how their people management software can streamline your global organisation here:
https://bit.ly/4eZeJ88
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Welcome to Part Two of our conversation with Oliver. Check out Part One here: https://youtu.be/3CjHdOoZ45A
Ollie Weingarten shares his journey from being a lawyer to founding Summit Sports, an athlete content creator management agency. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from a corporate role to entrepreneurship, the importance of effective athlete management, and the complexities of fundraising and hiring in the sports industry.
Ollie reflects on his experiences in boxing...
2024-11-2058 min