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UnicornPrnEpisode 8: Blue Ocean is a BloodbathEver heard the advice “find a market with no competition”? Then you’ve definitely walked straight into a blue ocean, only to realize it’s full of sharks, no buyers, and zero budget line items.“I’m the first, so the whole world is my customer.”“If no one’s doing it, that must mean it’s a great idea.”“I’ll be the industry leader because I got there first.”… and then you bleed out on the ocean floor while explaining what your product even does to confused prospects.In Episode 8 of UnicornPrn...2025-07-0944 min

UnicornPrnEpisode 7: Sh*t VCs Say.Ever raise venture capital? Then you’ve definitely heard some version of:“It’s a bit too early for us.”“What if Google builds this?”“Ping me when you have a lead.”In Episode 7 of UnicornPrn, Melissa and Lloyed crack open the cliché-filled, gaslight-ridden world of fundraising conversations. They expose the truth behind fake praise, soft NOs, and the cult of “value-add” investors.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How to decode the top 10 most common VC phrases ✅ Why “Let us know how we can help” is investor ghosting in disguise 2025-06-191h 00

UnicornPrnEpisode 6: Culture Fit is BSIs “culture fit” the secret sauce of team cohesion… or just startup speak for hiring people who look, think, and act exactly like you?In Episode 6 of UnicornPrn, Melissa and Lloyed torch the startup world’s favorite excuse for bias, groupthink, and hiring your drinking buddies. They unpack how “culture fit” became a Trojan horse for toxic execs, lazy recruiting, and leadership that folds like a lawn chair under pressure.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why “culture fit” is often just code for bias✅ How the “beer test” broke your hiring✅ Startup...2025-05-2654 min

UnicornPrnEpisode 5: These Hires Will Kill Your CompanyIn startup land, everyone acts like hiring’s a cheat code… “just add a rockstar!” But what if that rockstar needs a brief for everything, tanks morale, or burns $280K on vaporware?In Episode 5 of UnicornPrn, Melissa and Lloyed discuss the hiring disasters that don’t make it to TechCrunch, from corporate dinosaurs who can’t function without minions to vibe hires who vanish before onboarding. In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why early-stage hiring is high-stakes and emotionally loaded✅ The common bad hire archetypes that will quietly (or loudly) kill your company✅...2025-04-2343 min

UnicornPrnEpisode 4: Founder or Fraudster - Con Artists In The BoardroomIn the startup world, everyone preaches “fake it till you make it”. But what happens when faking it goes too far? Are you a bold founder hustling to realize a big vision, or a fraudster selling pipe dreams and ending up in handcuffs? In Episode 4 of UnicornPrn, Melissa and Lloyed pull back the curtain on the dark side of startup hustle – when “fake it till you make it” turns into outright fraud. They swap war stories of con artists in the boardroom, from fake user accounts and phantom revenue to corporate espionage straight out of a spy thriller. 2025-04-0945 min

UnicornPrnEpisode 3: Venture Capital is a Giant Ponzi SchemeIs venture capital the fuel behind world-changing innovation…or just a glorified pyramid scheme where everyone’s pretending they’re building the next Uber while actually praying for a higher valuation before the money runs out?In this spicy episode of UnicornPrn, Melissa and Lloyed expose how the game is played — founders chasing funding like junkies, markups for AI buzzwords duct-taped to a landing page, unicorn markdowns like it’s Black Friday, and accelerators slapping lipstick on broken products for Demo Day.Highlights:Why VC math makes founders lie to themselves (and investors)The billion-dollar valuation...2025-03-2653 min

UnicornPrnEpisode 2: Cofounder Confessions — Love, Lies & BetrayalStartups are messy. But cofounder relationships? Even messier. In this brutally honest episode of UnicornPrn, Melissa and Lloyed dive into the raw, real, and often ridiculous world of cofounder dynamics—from love stories gone wrong to business partnerships built on shaky foundations.They read founder DMs and dissect juicy, anonymized tales of startup breakups, equity disputes, silent resentment, power struggles, and control freaks who hoard all the glory. Nothing is off-limits.Whether your cofounder is your best friend, life partner, or someone you met at a hackathon, this episode will ei...2025-03-1356 min

UnicornPrnEpisode 1: The Internet is for UnicornPrnWelcome to the very first episode of UnicornPrn, the only podcast that peels back the glossy veneer of startup life and roasts it over a flaming pile of pitch decks.Hosted by Melissa Kwan and Lloyed Lobo, two founder friends who’ve seen the startup world from the inside out, upside down, and on fire… we’re here to talk about what it’s actually like to build a company (spoiler: it’s not all oat milk lattes and billion-dollar exits).In this episode, we dive into the unicorn myth — how it hijac...2025-03-1348 min

UnicornPrnWelcome to UnicornPrnUnicornPrn is the only podcast that peels back the glossy veneer of startup life and roasts it over a flaming pile of pitch decks 🔥Hosted by Melissa Kwan and Lloyed Lobo, two founder friends who’ve seen the startup world from the inside out, upside down, and on fire. This show dives into what it’s actually like to build a company (spoiler: it’s not all oat milk lattes and billion-dollar exits).We riff about all the things you wish you could say out loud but can’t (or won’t) — like investor horror stories, founde...2025-03-1201 min

Time To Grow Up DadEpisode 7 with Steve KwanWell, I had to wait till Christmas week to release this one because, honestly, I was a little starstruck that Steve even said to a podcast interview with me. For those who don't know, Steve Kwan (the more successful Kwan) runs an excellent online podcast dedicated to helping people get into and improve at Brazilian Jiujitsu (BJJ), which is truly one of a kind. As you can imagine, I am already part of this sport/hobby. In our conversation, we discussed some parallels between BJJ and how that translates to parenthood, coaching kids, and getting his kid interested in the...2024-12-2245 min

Chung Ma 講歷史Chung Ma 講歷史 (257)種族滅絕歷史上有不少種族滅絕事件。加害者透過分化，標籤化，歧視，非人化，用打手把被害團體分化為兩極，進行隔離，甚至用武力進行清洗滅絕。執行方拒絕承認所作行為。納粹德國對猶太人進行大屠殺就是惨痛的例子。延伸收聽 44. 德國反猶主義 https://anchor.fm/kwan-kam-sheung/episodes/Chung-Ma-44-e185bja 45. 二戰納粹集中營和舒特拉們 https://anchor.fm/kwan-kam-sheung/episodes/Chung-Ma45-e189jh7 2024-06-1808 min

Chung Ma 講歷史Chung Ma 講歷史（253）伊朗總統墮機伊朗總統全機9人墜機罹難。今次事故將牽動中東敏感地緣政治。延伸收聽 211.哈馬斯突襲以色列 https://anchor.fm/kwan-kam-sheung/episodes/Chung-Ma-211-e2aa95o 212.哈馬斯 https://anchor.fm/kwan-kam-sheung/episodes/Chung-Ma----212-e2ae8od 213.黎巴嫩真主黨 https://anchor.fm/kwan-kam-sheung/episodes/Chung-Ma----213-e2alta9 214.以色列和伊朗的關係 https://anchor.fm/kwan-kam-sheung/episodes/Chung-Ma----214-e2avuj9 240.伊朗人質事件 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kwan-kam-sheung/episodes/Chung-Ma----240-e2glban 241.伊朗門事件 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kwan-kam-sheung/episodes/Chung-Ma----241-e2gte43 246.以伊戰爭 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kwan-kam-sheung/episodes/Chung-Ma-246-e2idmaf 2024-05-2006 min

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 47: Donkey: The New GuardThis week is all about the Donkey Guard! This position has recently gained popularity in the current BJJ landscape, but it has actually been around for many years. One thing I absolutely hate in Jiu Jitsu is when my opponent knows more than me, especially in a position or a system that I have completely failed to address! Therefore, it was absolutely critical that I learned the power of this underappreciated position. The Donkey Guard is simple to use and very effective. You can use it to sweep and submit your opponent under many rule sets. It is also...2024-03-0650 min

ProfitLed PodcastS1E15 The Route to Wealth and Freedom Nobody Talks About | Lloyed Lobo, TractionIn this last episode of Season One, Lloyed Lobo, Cofounder of Boast.AI and Traction shares:Why he took investment after bootstrapping to 8-figure ARRDifference between venture capital, growth capital, and private equityWhat drove him to depression after cashing out and how he got out of itTraction is a global community of more than 100k entrepreneurs and innovators. Traction Conference has consistently been ranked one of the top 9 marketing conferences in North America by Inc.com, Forbes and Huffington Post.ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan and Lloyed also discusses:Why...2023-06-131h 00

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 9: Optimizing with InstructionalsThis week I talk about how instructionals can help you reach new levels in Jiu Jitsu. I discuss what instructionals to watch, study methods, and creating a routine. A kaizen mindset is the key to pushing yourself to the next level and avoiding plateaus. Enjoy the show and get studying!The Value Of Instructionals-Instructionals provide context, mechanics, strategy, and insight to JJ techniques -JJ is an arms race and a game of systems-Every practitioner can benefit from instructionals -Mental studying is heavily underutilized-Supplement physical training with me...2023-06-071h 07

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 8: IBJJF vs ADCCIn this week’s episode, we discuss and contrast the differences in rule set and tournament experience between the IBJJF and ADCC. I also talk about the role of the referee in these competitions, why you should learn to referee, and what I would like to see from the ADCC in the future as this popular organization continues to expand their brand. Enjoy the show! Contrasting Rule Sets- No advantages are awarded in ADCC- Penalty is represented as a negative point in ADCC- ADCC matches have a sub...2023-05-311h 05

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 7: My Fight With Auto Immune DiseaseHave you or any loved ones suffered from autoimmune disease? I discuss my experience with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and a solution that worked for me.I also talk about my findings using the Greg Souders Ecological approach to Jiu Jitsu for the first week at my academy. Enjoy the show!Further Study/Resources:- Professor Greg Souders of Standard Jiu-Jitsu (IG: @gdsouders, @standardjiujitsu)- BJJ Mental Models Podcast Ep. 203: Evidence-Based Coaching, feat. Greg Souders- https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article...2023-05-241h 04

ProfitLed PodcastS1E14 How Hiring Through Dev Shops Work | Thomas Vervik, SeniorDevIn this episode, Thomas Vervik, Founder of seniordev.com shares:The benefits of working with dev shopsHow agencies recruit high quality talent and retain themWhat it costs to hire senior devsSeniorDev is a software development shop based in Norway with an office in Ukraine.ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan and Thomas also discusses:Why wouldn't you just hire direct?What is the process of interviewing for great developers?What should companies know before building an outsourced team?Contact ProfitLed Tweet us at @profitledfm. Find show notes...2023-05-2328 min

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 5: Overcoming InjuryThis topic is for every Jiu Jitsu practitioner, athlete, or coach. We look at gaining from setbacks like injuries instead of declining. I share my own injury/recovery experiences. Hope you enjoy!Assessing an injury- Do not ignore an injury, regardless of the severity- How long will you be out of regular activity? - Why did the injury happen?- What can be learned from the incident?- What training can you still do?Mindset 2023-05-101h 14

ProfitLed PodcastS1E13 How to Write Blogs that Actually Convert | Devesh Khanal, Grow and ConvertIn this episode, Devesh Khanal, Co-founder of growandconvert.com shares:Why most content sucksWhy vast marketing budget is spent on things with no ROIHow to create content that converts by focusing on customer pain pointsGrow and Convert is a content marketing agency and consultancy that helps growing businesses.ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan and Devesh also discusses:What are some things content agencies do that have zero ROI?Why do you need to sell yourself in your own content?How do you hire a good writer or agency?...2023-05-091h 00

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 4: Half Guard PassingGeneral concepts:- Half guard passing is pressure-based (tight/chest to chest)- Half guard passing focuses on pinning the head and shoulders first, and clearing the legs second- Loose guard passing can be used to achieve half guard passing as a “Checkpoint”- Force your partner to constantly re-establish their frames by using bladed and relaxed shoulders; this action deflects your partner’s frames as you close the distance and work toward chest to chest positions- Fight for the inside position to establish control...2023-05-031h 10

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 3: KimuraWhat is the Kimura? -Japanese name: Ude Garami (Entangled Arm Lock)-Figure-4 shoulder control and submission-Shoulder is compromised through an internal rotation of the shoulder-Allows you to control a stronger opponent with 2-on-1 control-Requires “Ratchet control” (90 degree bend in the arm)-Opposing pushing and pulling forces-Can be used to pass the guard, take the back, sweep, take down or submit your opponent-Applicable in both Gi and No Gi situationsWho inven...2023-04-261h 01

ProfitLed PodcastS1E12 What They Don't Tell You About Raising Venture Capital | Greg Head, Practical FoundersIn this episode, Greg Head, Founder at Practical Founders shares:What every founder should know before raising venture capitalThe roles VCs play in your company after writing a big checkWhy VC backed companies need to grow at all costs or risk becoming "zombie startups"Practical Founders is a podcast and peer group designed for practical founders who are building valuable software companies without big funding.ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan and Amman also discusses:What was your experience with VC funded companies that ultimately gave you the perspective that you have...2023-04-2553 min

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 1: This is The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastWelcome to The Essential Jiu Jitsu Podcast! A place where you'll find everything you need to know about jiu jitsu. In today's episode we'll talk about:What is the mission statement of the EJJP?To bring listeners the best educational BJJ content possibleShare knowledge from my personal studies and experiencesTo emphasize the mental aspect of BJJTo find and share the best teaching, learning, and training methodsTo help practitioners of all levelsWho am I?Co-Creator of the BJJ Mental Models Podcast Owner, Operator, and Head Coach of On G...2023-04-1223 min

The Everyday Jiu Jitsu PodcastThe Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Ep 2: Contrasting Teaching and Learning Styles for Jiu JitsuThe goal is to analyze the different teaching/learning methods and understand their potential strengths and weaknesses in JJ- This episode is aimed at coaches and all practitioners- These methods are not necessarily good or bad, best or worst; they all have a place at the right time- I believe the best teaching and learning methods are done in combination and collectively instead of individually- Contrast these methods with Kids vs. adults, as well as beginners vs. advanced practitionersQuestions for each method of...2023-04-111h 04

ProfitLed PodcastS1E11 Bootstrapping as a Non-Technical Solo Founder After a Failed VC Funded Startup | Amman Ahmed, MusicForPetsIn this episode, Amman Ahmed, Founder at MusicForPets shares:Why running a VC-backed startup turned Amman into a bootstrapperHow he came up with the idea to make music for petsHow he got the company off the ground as a non-technical solo founderMusicForPets has been making relaxing music for pets since 2011 to help with a range of anxiety issues. Their two main channels include RelaxMyDog and RelaxMyCat.ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan and Amman also discusses:What was your go-to-market strategy for MusicForPets?What were the biggest challenges of being a...2023-04-1134 min

ProfitLed PodcastOffice Hours | Troy Munson, 2x Bootstrapped FounderIn this second ProfitLed Office Hours episode, Troy Munson, 2x bootstrapped founder and large enterprise sales rep connects with host, Melissa Kwan, to discuss questions like:Where is eWebinar at today in terms of size and revenue?How do you find contractors you trust?How did you get your first customers, then get customers who didn't know you to buy the product?Did you get your first customers to pay you or were they free?What are some $0 marketing strategies you use?How should entrepreneurs think about side hustles?Fellow bootstrapped founders are invited on ProfitLed Office...2023-03-2837 min

BJJ Mental ModelsEp. 224: Waypoints and J-Points, feat. Matt KwanThis week we're joined again by Brother Matt! We have a great chat on mental models and strategies regarding waypoints, j-points, and positional camping.Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! by Matt Kwan:https://amzn.to/3Z7kR6eOn Guard BJJ Online Academy:https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyResources mentioned in this episode:Less Impressed More Involved — YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJLess Impressed More Half Guard Passinghttps://limibjj.mykajabi.com/Jozef Chen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjj/2023-03-271h 01

ProfitLed PodcastS1E10 Post Acquisition Learnings After 12 Years Bootstrapping | Gavin Hammar, StoryPromptIn this episode, Gavin Hammar, Founder at StoryPrompt shares:His most important learnings post acquisition after bootstrapping for 12 yearsWhat made him decide to sell the company and how he felt after it closedThe things he's doing different this time around with StoryPromptStoryPrompt empowers brands to strengthen relationships with customers, employees, and their community through asynchronous face-to-face video conversations – either in groups or one-on-one. ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan and Gavin also discusses:How did you get Sendible off the ground as a side project?What happened when you tried raising cap...2023-03-1447 min

ProfitLed PodcastS1E9 Achieving Life/Work Balance Through Intentional Life Design | Justin WelshIn this episode, Justin Welsh shares:What living an intentional life means and how to define itThe mission that gets him out of bed every morningWhy it's important for everyone to have a system for content creationJustin is a solopreneur who is building a portfolio of one-person businesses to $5M in revenue. Be sure to follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter as he shares his processes daily.ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan and Justin also discusses:What are some things you’re struggling with now and how do you overcome th...2023-02-2845 min

ProfitLed PodcastS1E8 Crafting Your Product Messaging with Your Best Customers | Aaron Krall, SaaS Growth HacksIn this episode, Aaron Krall, Founder at SaaS Growth Hacks shares:What SaaS founders are talking about most nowdaysThe psychology behind using your best customers to craft your product messagingHow to conduct customer interviews to let them tell you the problem you're solvingSaaS Growth Hacks is the largest SaaS community on Facebook.ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan and Aaron also discusses:How SaaS Growth Hacks started and the future of this community.What are the key things you want to extract from customer interviews?What’s the best content structure fo...2023-02-1446 min

ProfitLed PodcastS1E7 What are Software Patents and Do I Need Them?! | Alan Macek & Geoff Mowatt, DLA PiperIn this episode, Alan Macek & Geoff Mowatt, Partners at the law firm, DLA Piper shares:What patents are (provisional, non-provisional, patent pending)How businesses can determine if they have something patentableHow patents can help or hurt businessesProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan, Alan, and Geoff also discusses:What are some common misconceptions about patents?How can a business determine if they have something that is patentable?What’s the process for filing for a patent and what does it cost?When should companies start thinking about patents?DLA Piper is a global law firm capable of ta...2023-01-2446 min

ProfitLed PodcastS1E6 What's Non-Dilutive Capital and How to Qualify | Miguel Fernandez, CapchaseIn this episode, Miguel Fernandez, Cofounder & CEO at Capchase shares:What it's really like running a venture backed unicornWhat non-dilutive capital is and who it's designed forHow you can qualify in 48 hours so you don't have to raise more capitalCapchase is the most flexible, non-dilutive funding for your subscription-based or SaaS business.ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan and Miguel also discusses:The failed ventures that enabled the founding of Capchase.What’s the hardest thing about running a venture backed company?How do you stay nimble and move quickly as your company gets larger?Wh...2023-01-1045 min

Kwan Lee TVKwan Lee TV Interviews Roxi Red And Franky StylesKwan Lee TV Interviews Roxi Red And Franky Styles on the set of Franky's video "She's A Goddess" which stars Roxi Red.2022-12-1604 min

Kwan Lee TVKwan Lee TV X French Montana X Funk Flex X A$AP FergKwan Lee TV At French Montana's Album Release Party Kwan Lee TV X French Montana X Funk Flex X A$AP Ferg Was media at French Montana's party with Funk Flex. It was a MOVIE. A$AP Ferg made a surprise appearance and we all had fun. Check it out...2022-12-0412 min

ProfitLed PodcastOffice Hours | Meaghan Burns, Dunyasi VenturesIn this first ProfitLed Office Hours episode, Meaghan Burns from Dunyasi Ventures connects with host, Melissa Kwan, to discuss questions like:How are you building your company around your life?What's your advice on how non-technical founders can find cofounders?What has been your biggest challenge building your company on the road as a digital nomad?Do you hire developers direct or through an agency?How did you transition from founder to CEO?How did you structure your business so your team can also have flexibility?How did you stay motivated through the hard times in your previous...2022-11-2933 min

ProfitLed PodcastS1E2 How to Consistently Earn Backlinks and Boost SEO Rankings | Farzad Rashidi, ResponaIn this episode, Farzad Rashidi, Lead Innovator at Respona shares:How to figure out whether SEO is the right acquisition channel for your businessThe process of finding "opportunity" keywordsThe 3-step outreach strategy to consistently earn editorial backlinks to boost rankingsRespona offers an all-in-one link building outreach software that helps companies to raise their ranking on Google by building quality backlinks to their website. ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan and Farzad also discusses:What’s the outcome you’re trying to achieve with SEO?What skills do you look for in a new hire to run b...2022-11-1555 min

ProfitLed PodcastS1E3 Why a Customer-Centric Sales Process is Your Competitive Advantage | Trevor Larson, NectarIn this episode, Trevor Larson, Cofounder and CEO at Nectar shares:The scrappy ways he got PerkNow off the ground and how that became NectarBenefits of bootstrapping vs having too much capitalWhy putting yourself in your customers' shoes is the key to winning their heartsNectar is a 360 employee recognition and rewards solution for companies investing in culture.ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan and Trevor also discusses:What were some things you prioritized and some things you chose not to invest in?How did you balance needing to pay yourselves vs investing into the company...2022-11-1547 min

ProfitLed PodcastS1E4 What It's Really Like Building a Venture Backed Startup | Zvi Band, RelatableIn this episode, Zvi Band, Founder at Relatable shares:Why it's so hard to get off the venture train once you get onWhy funded startups need "growth at all costs"Personal and professional learnings 2 years after selling his startup for 8-figuresRelatable is the CRM for people who love people, the platform for you to capture, prioritize, remember, and nurture your relationships... authentically.ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan and Zvi also discusses:What does building a venture-scale company mean and what are the expectations that come with it?What were some decisions you made because...2022-11-1542 min

ProfitLed PodcastS1E5 How to Successfully Transition from Agency to Product Company | Tehsin Bhayani, AirMasonIn this episode, Tehsin Bhayani, Founder & CEO of AirMason and Serind Labs shares:How he accidentally stumbled upon a great SaaS business by buying a product his friend didn't want for $8000How he balanced workload between maintaining his agency and growing AirMasonWhat he learned from working with hundreds of founders that he's applying to his business todayAirMason helps HR teams and business leaders save time, engage teams, and retain staff with beautifully designed digital employee handbooks.ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan and Tehsin also discusses:How did you split time and investment between your...2022-11-151h 01

ProfitLed PodcastS1E1 Intro: Bootstrapping vs Venture Capital - Why Bootstrapping is Better | Melissa Kwan, eWebinarIn this first ever episode, ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan, shares her own story of bootstrapping, why she felt the need to start this podcast, and why she thinks more spotlight should be given to non-venture backed founders who have forged their own path to success.Melissa is the Cofounder and CEO of eWebinar, a 3rd time bootstrapped founder who has had the privilege of growing a startup to profitability and acquisition without taking venture capital, something that ultimately gave her the freedom to live the life she wanted to live on her terms.Along her...2022-11-0817 min