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Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business143 - AI SERIES: 2 - How to Leverage AI as Your Ultimate Business Assistant with Kirill Zubovskyđ¨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe đ¨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Kirill Zubovsky (https://x.com/kirillzubovsky) about his fascinating journey leveraging AI in his various business endeavors.We dive into how he's using AI not just for building new ventures like Scoudsie, which aims to empower non-technical individuals to create projects with AI, but also to supercharge his existing brick-and-mortar co-working space, Brickworks.Kirill sha...2025-04-0335 min
The NoviceWill you join the AI Renaissance? Bijan Vaez, Co-Founder of EventMobiWhy are engineers and startup founders so excited about Artificial Intelligence? Is that because the field is hyped up, is that because we can ask ChatGPT all kinds of questions and get instant answers, or is it because of some deeper connection? My friend Bijan came to talk about his experience starting EventMobi at the time when mobile web was just getting started, and how he is seeing many parallels between those days and AI today. Bijan is smart, highly technical, and is full of energy, and while he could be doing anything else with hi...2024-07-261h 20
The NoviceThe VanLife King of the Pacific NorthwestWelcome to The Novice. Today it is my pleasure to share with you my interview with Harley Sitner, the amazing Seattle entrepreneur and driving force behind Peace Vans, a company that embodies the spirit of adventure and community. This episode will show you what it takes to take the leap and to leave a comfortable office job in the pursuit of happiness, even if that means stress and long hours for miles on end.If you want a shortcut to decide whether you want to hear the full episode, take a look at my collection of Harley...2024-07-151h 16
The NoviceWould you record 400 hours of podcasts?Stewart Alsop III is not just the host of The Crazy Wisdom podcast; heâs a friend and a fellow adventurer in the wild world of podcasting. Our paths first crossed when Stewart invited me onto his show to dive into the magic behind Smashnotes.com. Since then, heâs embarked on an epic journey, recording nearly 400 episodes, quenching his insatiable curiosity, and even discovering a unique way to monetize his passion.Today, I had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Stewart to The Novice. Our plan was to explore the nuts and bolts of producing countless episodes, stay...2024-07-031h 10
The NoviceRevolutionizing Startup Equity with Venture HubHey there, Curious Minds,Have you've ever wondered how to make startup equity distribution way less stressful, protecting the founders and enabling employees to have more? This episode of "The Novice" is for you. We're diving deep into the future of startups with Rafal Dittwald, the masterminds behind Venture Hub.Whatâs Venture Hub?Venture Hub is a game-changer, an online community and platform designed for asynchronous venture creation with three core innovations:* Dynamic Equity: Say goodbye to rigid equity splits and hello to a flexible, contribution-based equity model.* St...2024-06-2820 min
The NoviceThe Venture Capitalist Comedian â Jack KuvekeGooooood Morning, Internet! Prepare for a rollercoaster of wit, insight, and a sprinkle of absurdity in my latest episode of "The Novice"! This week, I sit down with the enigmatic Jack Kuveke, a startup founder whose recent claim to fame was his masterful act as a Venture Capitalist from Jabroni Capital. Just hit that play button and you will see what I mean.As Jack shares his "insights" on raising funds, his disdain for non-Stanford graduates, and the peculiar importance of having a pickleball partner over an actual investment strategy, you are guaranteed to be...2024-06-1149 min
The NoviceAnnouncing The Novice Podcast, a show for the Curiously UninformedLadies, gentlemen, and intellectually curious souls of the internet,I am thrilled to announce a new chapter in the grand pursuit of knowledge. Welcome to The Novice Podcast a podcast where I, alongside my brilliant friends, embark on a quest to learn from the most interesting people on the planet, or maybe just your neighbor or something.Picture this: a world where ignorance is not a burden but a starting point, where curiosity leads the charge, and where every episode leaves us all a little bit smarter (or at least more entertained, or just gives...2024-06-0901 min
Crazy WisdomHow do you add uncertainty to your AI prompts? - Kirill ZubovskyKirill Zubovsky Prompt Engineer and CEO of @ SmartyNames.com What is Smartynames.com? Does Godaddy front-run domain names by buying them as soon as you search for them? They are 12 billion $ company What have you learned about Machine Learning from doing this? Did you have to learn a lot to develop on openaiâs algorithm? How do you add uncertainty to your AI prompts? Why do people like to hack individual AI systems instead of hacking the big ones? What are the...2023-03-1347 min
The Great ConversationAugmenting the Machine: AI and the Future of WorkWhat is the future of human and machine?
We all know. We sense it. We are on the edge of something that will reset the economy. Reset how we work and play. Reset our notion of what is true
And the center of it all is the emerging cognitive capability of the machine (Artificial Intelligence - AI). And its ability to leverage the sensors (just like a human) that allows it to see, hear, touch, read and understand.
The media is teaching us how to fear it. This is nothing new. We have...2023-02-0330 min
The NovicePaul Davis - Second Employee at AmazonPaul Davis was once a 2nd employee at Amazon, on track to earn millions. Instead of sticking around to get filthy rich though, Paul decided he did not want to wait for the life to pass him by. He chose to spend time with his family, left Amazon, and twenty years later still has no regrets. His life has been nothing but wonderful. This is Paulâs story. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2020-10-171h 25
The NoviceDomains to Dreams: Anthony Edenâs Decade with DNSimpleThis is a story of how Anthony Edent founded DNSimple to become the fastest DNS management solution provider in the world. He built himself a company that not only cares about their customers, but also created the perfect place for their employees. They work hard, but they also do it remotely, from around the globe. How did he do it, and what lessons does Anthony have for fellow founders and entrepreneurs? Itâs all in this podcast!A few few additional resources you might enjoy:How DNSimple was founded, a cartoon!How HTTPS works, a comic!Ho...2020-09-1651 min
The NovicePaul Orlando - Unintended Consequences of Everyday LifePaul Orlando is a startup founder, entrepreneur, Director of USC Incubator Program & Adjunct Professor for the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. Paul also has an avid interest in history, which he explores though his blog called Unintended Consequences.Paul's writing is a delight in the times of clickbait and social media. His blogs explore peculiar concepts and require the read to think and to wonder of what is possible, without giving a clear answer.Some popular posts include: Risk and Autonomous Vehicles, the Cobra Effect, and Donât Touch Anything. Boo...2020-08-3036 min
The NoviceDavid Woodland - A Management Consultant in Silicon ValleyDavid Woodland is currently a Product Manager at Facebook, previously Head of Product at Palm.com and a Product Manager at Pebble. He is a father of 4, and a Management Consultant who found product-building life in Silicon Valley to be way more attractive than spreadsheets.On this episode we talk about his work and life balance, what it was like to work at Pebble, how his consulting career prepared him to be a great product manager and a tinkerer, how a team of 12 can launch a bran new smart phone from scratch, Â how David got Stephen Curry, h...2020-07-1439 min
Forward Thinking FoundersFI - Kirill Zubovsky (Smashnotes) Youtube For Podcast SnippetsAbout this episode: Kirill Zubovsky is the founder of Smashnotes. Smashnotes is a curated collection of podcast notes.Listen to this episode if you:Are an avid podcast listenerWant more distribution as a podcast hostWant to hear how Smashnotes is different from other similar appsAre curious why he started this companyWant to know how he is getting his early usersWant to hear the big vision for Zelos!More Info:Want to come on the podcast? Follow me and hit me up on Twitter, I'd love to learn about what you're working on.
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Smash NotesThe best in Smash Notes feed on April 8, 2020Latest from the front lines of Smash Notes feed, your one stop show for new delightful pieces of knowledge, extracted out of your favorite podcasts, and all the podcasts you've never heard of.
Links to each highlighted episode, below.
Ryan Petersen from Flexport - freight shipping around the globe and lessons in startups.
Ashley Mathews (aka Riley Reid) - from a small town girl to a successful business women.
Matthew Walker on Joe Rogan Experience - sleep, drugs and alcohol, and how to get the most of...2020-04-0909 min
The NoviceJason Calacanis - Entrepreneur turned angel Investor shares his insight about success, hard work, education, and the future.Jason Calacanis is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor. He was one of the early believes in Uber, Calm, Robinhood and many others. He is a host of the show This Week in Startups, and the author of Angel. If that was not enough, he is a founder of a startup accelerator Launch.co, and the founder of Inside.comOn this episode, Jason shares his views and wisdom, advice that he's accumulated throughout his career, and lessons learned from other successful entrepreneurs like Elon Musk, Mark Cuban, and Jeff Bezos. Get f...2020-03-231h 06
The NoviceNathan KontnyRaising kids could be daunting, or it could ba lot of fun. Nathan is a startups founder and a dad who is making the best of every opportunity. We talk about his family, his work, and how the two intertwine to create a happy and healthy lifestyle. You can find Nathan on Twitter and on YouTube.Full show notes are on SmashNotes.-----Make your podcast audio sound awesome with ClipGain.io Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2020-03-211h 08Smash NotesWhat's going on with the world today?Hey listeners, another day, another day. Lucky you've got Smash Notes!
This is a quick summary of this Sunday's newsletter, covering:
- Chamath and Jason talk social, political and economical ramification of Covid-19
- Wil from Startups.com on surviving despite dozens of competitors
- How to eat Chipotle the correct way
- Noah from Code Story podcast on doing startups while raising 3 kids in Texas
- Evan Williams on future of publishing
ps. Want your podcast to sound...2020-03-1908 minSmash NotesHow to make a billion dollars, the Coronavirus panic, Jason Calacanis and Scott Galloway go head to head, family of 4 living out of a van and more.Hola!
This is a short summary of what you would find in the Smash Notes newsletter this week. Please take a look at the full newsletter for all the links and details, and if you are not yet a subscriber to the text version, please sign up here.
Enjoy this episode, send me your feedback (to: feedback@smashnotes.com) and if you have a fever, please see a doctor.
Till next week,
Kirill Zubovsky
p.s. Are you a VC? Do you have a fund...2020-03-1308 min
The NoviceCode Story Noah Labhart : Startups and kids, paying the bills, work-life harmony, and how to have it all.Noah Labhart is the CTO & Co-Founder of Veryable, an on-demand labor marketplace for manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing. He is also the Founder & CEO of Touchtap, a digital solutions studio. A dad of three, he also finds time to interview tech leaders on his podcast, Code Story. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2020-03-1229 min
The NoviceRoberto Gibbons Gomez. How to get paid to have fun!Roberto from the Expeditioners is the dad many wish they could be. Instead of holding a steady job, he and his family are busy traveling the world, taking gorgeous photos for brands that pay for his living. Roberto is fit and happy, and is not concerned with the norm. Find out what it takes to be a self-made entrepreneur, and how to be paid to be happy. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2020-02-2631 minSmash NotesBest of Last Year, plus My Favorites!Top 3 podcast episodes of 2019 by engagement
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#1 - My Dad Wrote a Porno
Also, the story for how Smash Notes become a porno hit.
#2 - Sleep is your super power with Matt Walker
#3 - Below the line, Remote Work with Hiten Shah
My favorites
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#1 - Slack CTO Cal Henderson on GeekWire.
#2 - Urgent Care is forked! To get paid, hospitals get creative.
#3 - Christopher Michel / Photographer / Entrepreneur
2020-01-0208 minSmash NotesManagement and Storytelling lessons from Tony Fadell - Tim Ferris Show #403Oh hello there, old friend. Smash Notes podcast is back in business!
Taking notes is a tedious process, and however much I like to give you the best podcast summaries on the internet, I often run out of time. This newest edition of Smash Notes is an attempt to find a middle ground where I can provide the most value you to, while also spend less than a million hours to put it all together.
Stay with me , and I'll find the sweet spot, I promise.
Meanwhile, in today's edition is...2019-12-2409 min
The NoviceBefore and After of having a baby - Anthony Armendariz - Partner and Head of Design at FunsizeAnthony Armendariz is a founder and partner at Funsize, a creative design agency which he started with his wife Natalie. They spent years being laser focused on business, working day and night, and now count Facebook, Oracle, Adobe, EA, AT&T and many others among their customers. Can such an ambitious and hard-working couple have a baby, and to actually enjoy it? We sit down with Anthony to find out.This is a special episode because I had a pleasure to record Anthony twice. Once just weeks before their baby was born, and once shortly a...2019-12-181h 09
The NoviceJonathan Sposato challenges the meaning of the American Dream.Jonathan Sposato is a Seattle entrepreneur, investors, and a community activist. He is a chairman of Geekwire.com and Picmonkey.comWe talk about his childhood and what it was like to be growing up in a mixed family, in a time and place when that was definitely not the norm, and how that shaped his life and his outlook on the future. We talk about Janathanâs entrepreneurial endeavors, his investments, and how it all translates into his community involvement and the way he is parenting his son. Get full access to The No...2019-11-061h 04
The NoviceStefan Weitz on the importance of travel, relationships, and the pursuit of happiness.How do you teach a child to learn a new language? You don't! Instead, you get her excited about learning, and one day she does it herself. The she goes to Yale.Stefan Weitz is the founder of Jetson Seasonal Probiotics and today he explains how to be a great dad, how to encourage and empower your kids, how international travel is the best thing you could do to broaden your kid's horizons, and more.You are going to love this episode, guaranteed! Get full access to The Novice at novice.media...2019-10-3052 min
The NoviceMubs Iqbal. The man who launched 80 side projects and counting.Mubashar Iqbal is a developer, dad, and a maker who just cannot stop creating products on the internet.  Mubs is the guy behind Pod Hunt, Product News, Practical MVP and quite literally, 80 other projects. Some of them sold, some shut down, and some are making him passive income. He's been featured on Lifehacker, The Next Web, Mashable, Fortune and more.How can one guy do so much, for so long, and still have a full-time job and a family? You've come to the right place to find out. p.s. This is a cr...2019-09-3038 minSmash NotesSpecial interview with Mubashar Iqbal, Product Hunt Maker of the Year for 2016 and founder of Pod Hunt, WILL ROBOTS TAKE MY JOB, plus 80 other projects.Mubashar Iqbal is a developer, dad, and a maker who just cannot stop creating products on the internet. He is the guy behind Pod Hunt, Product News, Practical MVP and quite literally, 80 other projects. Some of them sold, some shut down, and some are making him passive income. He's been featured on Lifehacker, The Next Web, Mashable, Fortune and more.
Today Mubs joins us on SmashNotes to talk about his latest project, PodHunt, the life of a serial maker, what it takes to stay focused on his products without losing enthusiasm, his family life and much...2019-09-2039 minSmash NotesTim Ferris Interview with Charles Koch of Koch IndustriesCharles Koch is a billionaire, political donor, philanthropist, and the CEO of Koch Industries. In this Tim Ferris Interview with Charles Koch, he shares a lot about his personality, his upbringing , entrepreneurship, politics and more. If you liked this episode, please tell Tim Ferris. 2019-09-1207 minSmash NotesPaul Graham talks about Y Combinator (back in 2009)Today, Y Combinator is a runaway success. Having created $100B+ in valuations and almost 100 startups valued at over $100M each, Y Combinator is now a brand, a symbol of success, and a guiding start for the others. Back in 2009 though, it was still a fairly unknown company, doing something weird and different from the typical venture. Listen to Paul Graham, the founder, talks about YC, it's future potential, and ways in which founders could stay mean and lean to crate the next billion-dollar company.
Looking for a new job in tech? Try Triplebyte today ->...2019-09-1105 minSmash NotesWhat's the $400 problem and why are Americans paying loan sharks instead of buying vegetables?Hustlinâ Tech is a new show from a16z. It feels a bit like blatant promotion for A16Z startups, but if you read between the lines, it's also full of great undiscovered gems. In this brief installment of Smash Notes, Ben Horowitz and Shaka Senghor talk about the state of payday loans and how Earnin is changing it.
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Till tomorrow! 2019-09-1004 minSmash NotesEric Ries on Toxic founder image and Marc Nager on startups in small town ColoradoWhy don't the founders in Silicon Valley ask for help? The answer is "Toxic Founder Image", and the desire, the need to constantly maintain a positive image. Take a read ~> https://smashnotes.com/p/below-the-line-with-james-beshara/e/3-eric-ries-psychological-journey
What is it like to be running a startup from small town America? Marc Nager, the founder of Startup Weekend, says the times are changing for the better. ~> https://smashnotes.com/p/give-first/e/marc-nager-dave-mayer-on-building-rural-startup-communities
This week's an experiment with shorter episodes, more often. Lookout for the next Smash Notes coming tomorrow!
2019-09-1011 minSmash NotesDoes remote work make you happy? Jason Calacanis, Entrepreneurship, apprenticeships, and social norms. - Smash Notes Podcast August 23 2019Thank you for listening to SmashNotes.com - You are awesome!
In this warm summer edition:
The lost art of apprenticeships, and how and why Dan Mall is growing a new breed of designers by teaching them to do everything.
Remote Work Report from Hiten Shah, and advice on how to make your own company more productive.
Jason Calacanis on how to prepare your kids for life from the young age, and how the Elon Musk school is doing it.
Rosie Sherry, the maker behind the Ministry of Testing, and what she did...2019-08-2416 min
The NoviceJason Schuller. Press75 and how a WordPress theme set an entrepreneurial journey in motion.Jason Schuller is a dad, a husband, and the founder of Press75, a WordPress theme company that he started in frustration, when a consulting client decided to skip paying the bills. That incident caught fire and set Jason on an entrepreneurial journey full of joys and setbacks. His company, and his lessons enabled him to be a successful founder, an engaged father and a thoughtful husband. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2019-08-1453 minSmash NotesThe Portal, The Mob, Advice vs. Encouragement, History of Smash Notes, Photography and what makes the perfect picture - July 31, 2019Thank you for subscribing to Smash Notes. In this weekâs episode:
- The story of how a mob forced one entrepreneur on a path of lifetime profitability
- Why Science is in danger and how to fix it
- The story of how Smash Notes was born
- Hiten Shah and Steli Efti advice on giving advice
- Christopher Michel on what it takes to capture the perfect image
If you have not heard Smash Notes guest segment from last we...2019-07-3122 min
Crazy WisdomKirill Zubovsky: The World of PodcastingKirill Zubovsky is the founder of SmashNotes, a website that curates highlights from millions of podcasts in the form of Q&As. Be it science, business, startups, education, news, or anything in between, they've got you covered. He also hosts his own podcast called Rad Dad. In this episode, Kirill shares the insider knowledge he's collected both as a founder in the growing podcast industry and also as a YCombinator alumnus. From life lessons to startup culture, you will leave this one feeling a little wiser and more well-informed about the way our world operates. T...2019-07-2947 minSmash NotesStewart Alsop III explores the life in Silicon Valley through a conversation between Peter Thiel and Eric Weinstein - July 26, 2019Today's Smash Notes is brought to you by Stewart Alsop III. He is the host of Crazy Wisdom podcast where he explores creativity, stress and spirituality. Stewart grew up in Silicon Valley but found it too much of a bubble, so he left to explore the world outside. In this episode he explores the past, the present and the future of the Silicon Valley through a conversation between Peter Thiel and Eric Weinstein, as well as a short segment from Stewart's own podcast.
Take a listen, see what you think, and if you'd like please continue the...2019-07-2619 minSmash NotesMy dad wrote a porno, startups and happiness, teaching kids about consent. - July 19, 2019Thank you for subscribing to Smash Notes weekly.Â
You can find all the segments mentioned in this episode right here - Smash Notes - Top Podcasts for 2019 - Week 29â¨â¨Â
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* Why are people searching for porno and landing on Smash Notes? Turns out, there is a podcast called "My Dad Wrote A Porno" and it is hilarious. You have to listen to this week's episode of the Smash Notes podcast to get the juicy audio bites, but the gist is this - someone's dad wrote a really bad porn script and self-published it. The script is so awful, it's hila...2019-07-1923 minSmash NotesExistential dread, screen time, drugs and venture capital - July 10, 2019Thank you for subscribing to Smash Notes podcast. This week's episode is one of the best to date.
Here is what's included.
Happiness: Sahil Lavingia is the founder of Gumroad, a company that helps creatives make money from their passion. Sahil has gone from being the second employee at Pinterest, to being featured on Forbes 30 Under 30, to living in a small town in Utah with a failing startup and fading glory in hands. All of that has taught him a thing or two about life, and the universe. Conclusion? Life...2019-07-1123 minSmash NotesVaccines and Healthcare in America - July 1, 2019In this episode of Smash Notes I am focusing on healthcare, and primarily the cost of care, and how anti-vaccination groups are putting us all in danger. Sounds interesting, come along for the ride!
Urgent Care or a Hospital, where should you go?
Imagine yourself working with a table saw, a sharp circular blade spinning in the middle. You push a piece of wood through, yawn, and the next thing you know the blade is launched deep into your bone. Yayks!
This is the story from a podcast called âAn arm and a...2019-07-0320 minSmash NotesMelinda Gates on the future. Justin Kan on startups and happiness. Sahil Lavingia and Bryce Roberts on living in Utah. - June 17, 2019Thank you for subscribing to Smash Notes weekly, your one stop shop to learn something new. In this update, you will hear about living in the future, being a startup founder, life under Mormon influence, and tips on growing a podcast audience.
đ A quick shout out to Below The Line for crossing 10,000 downloads! James Beshara is doing a great job using Smash Notes to promote his podcast, and it shows.
Now, this week's summaries.
What is the world going to look like in 2030?
Melinda Gates helps to answer thi...2019-06-2020 minSmash NotesMachine learning, Education, Constitution and Startups. - June 10, 2019Thank you for subscribing to Smash Notes weekly. Every update is a little different. If you see something you particularly like, please let me know.
Click to see all the top choices for this week in one place.
What is in this update? In no particular order:
Business: Why would a multi billion dollar business be suing a small coffee shop, and what does it cost to defend yourself from a frivolous lawsuit?
Startups: Working on an idea, are you? What should you validate...2019-06-1111 minSmash NotesScience, Stress, Long Distance Running, Startups and Small Business. - May 27, 2019Smash Notes update for week 22 of 2019, in no particular order.
Business: Have you heard of a company called One Month? They are a Y Combinator company that sells coding courses, with the aim to go from zero to completion in just one month. Here co-founder Chris answers a question on How do you price a product, subscription vs. one time pay? If you are running an online business or are thinking of doing a code school, he's got a good point.
Science: Bill Nye the Science Guy has a...2019-05-2818 min
2 Cent Dad PodcastThe RAD DAD - Kirill ZubovskyKirill is the host of the Rad Dad Podcast2019-05-2233 minSmash NotesMay 20, 2019 - Can you drink your own pee?Should you drink your own pee? How does pooping work? When is a good time to give up on your startup? What advice to give as a mentor? What does coffee have to do with strong opinions on the internet? All of that, in this episode of Smash Notes.
If you have suggestions on what should go into the next episode, please email feedback@smashnotes.com or find us on twitter @SmashNotes.2019-05-2015 minSmash NotesMay 13, 2019 - Weekly summary of the best podcasts on the internetThis week's episode of Smash Notes features serious science, health, entrepreneurship and money. Listen and you will find out why sleep is actually extremely important for your body, why Melinda Gates nearly quit Microsoft, how a tiny startup is saving our planet and more.
At the end of the episode you will also get to hear a music piece by Cade Legat. If you are into Dance & EDM, you just might digg it. Take a listen and enjoy!2019-05-1411 minSmash NotesMay 6, 2019 - Weekly summary of the best podcasts on the internetIn this episode we have the story of Justin Kan drowning in the Pacific Ocean, Chamath Palihapitiya telling his investors that he's not a slave, Lambda School founder Austen Allred sharing his story on going from broke to woke in one simple Kickstarter, the startup boy Naval Ravikant sharing his wisdom on wealth, and more.2019-05-0608 minSmash NotesWhat is The Smash Notes podcast?SmashNotes.com creates summaries of most interesting podcasts on the web and Smash Notes Podcast covers those summaries in an audio form. Signup for Smash Notes and Smash Notes podcast and never miss the most interesting development in the world of podcasts. News, Tech, Business, Startups, Dating and Fitness, whatever it is, we will find it.2019-04-3000 min
The Noviceđ§ââď¸ Vin Thomas. Creativity and teaching children entrepreneurship from young age.Vin is a dad of two girls, founder of a creative agency called Fixel, and when he is not busy doing those jobs, he is also a man's fashion model and entrepreneur, running a brand called Better Fellows where him and his partners sell men's apparel they would wear themselves.Vin is divorced and is running his own company, but that does not stop him from raising two beautiful girls, teaching them about life and entrepreneurship, and from finding time to be with them as much as he can. We talk about what it takes to b...2019-03-231h 04
The NoviceVlad Magdalin. Webflow and the future of software on the internet.Can you have a family, a successful company making millions of dollars in annual revenue, and do it all at your own pace, with a remote office company, while having a life that you want to live? Vlad sure can, and we think you can too. Life is too short to live someone elseâs dream. The story of Webflow and life advice from Vlad, in this episode. Links from this episode đWebflowVlad MagdalinKirill ZubovskyWebflow University pps. Much thanks to Session...2019-03-061h 14
The NoviceDrew Wilson. How do get the most out of life?One day, needing a break from his entrepreneur endeavors, Drew rented an RV and took his entire family on a trip around the United States, for a whole year. This is his story.đ Drew Wilson Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2019-02-0554 min
The NoviceBryce Roberts. How Indie.vc is change the startup funding landscape for the better!Bryce Roberts is the founder of Indie.vc , an investment fund that is leading the new counter-culture startup movement, focusing on revenue and sustainable growth, rather than unhealthy obsession with raising money to achieve a billion-dollar valuation. Fueled by his own desire to do things differently, Bryce lives in Utah with his wife and five children, he works from home office, and while working hard, also finds the time to be a hands-on dad and have a life too.If you like startups, venture investment, or would like to learn about it and find out for yourself...2019-01-251h 00
The NoviceJason Preston on startups, kids, and making a Dent in the universe.Jason is a co-founder of Dent, a company that creates and supports a community of entrepreneurs, executives, and creatives who are driven to âput a dent in the universe.â He lives in Seattle with his wife Monica Guzman, the founder of The Evergrey, and together they are raising two adorable multilingual kids. We sat down to talk about their startup journey and how to manage two creative jobs while raising two kids. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2019-01-141h 06
The NoviceRoel Williams. From Foster Care to Finding PurposeWhen he was six years old, Roel lost his mom to cancer and ended up in the foster care. Abuse, drugs, physical violence and the entire system that is structured to keep the kids in it, instead of helping them grow, Roel tells is all.Valuable to hear for the adults that work in the foster care, and most definitely 10x more valuable for the kids, to know they are not alone. If you know someone who should hear this, please share. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2018-11-211h 09
The NoviceEmily Campbell. Joys and challenges of raising a family in rural America.Emily Campbell is a product designer based out of Moab, Utah where she lives with her husband and three kids. She makes the money, he plays with the kids, and together they are having an adventure of a lifetime.In this episode: (1:00) From being a law student in a big city, to a cross-country road-trip to be a raft guide in California, to eventually settling in a small town in Utah. (5:00) Living in a small town of Moab, Utah. (7:00) What does a family life and activities look like in Moab, for those of us city dwellers...2018-11-081h 08
The NoviceMichael FitzGerald. A novelist turned tech CEO.Michael FitzGerald is a prolific American writer and the founder of Submittable.com. He lives and works in Missoula, Montana with his wife and two kids. Although it isn't the easiest place to run a company from, Michael lives for the joy of living, and Missoula is where it's at.The day after raising their Series A funding, Michael found out that he had a terminal cancer and he was supposed to be dead in six months. Fortunately, thanks to the advancements in experimental medicine and a whole bunch of awesome friends, he was able to get...2018-10-211h 51
The NoviceAdam Lisagor. How to start the world's best video production company in LA.One day a film student from NYU changed advertising forever. In a few short months Adam became the man who did it all - he was producing, casting, directing and starring in for the ads of the most recognizable names in tech. Square, Airbnb, Airtable, TrueCar, Slack, Webflow, Groupon ... the list goes on forever. The story of Sandwich video and how to run a successful business and have a family too. Enjoy! Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2018-09-121h 04
The NoviceDHH (David Heinemeier Hansson) on why it does not have to be crazy at work.David Heinemeier Hansson is the founder of Ruby on Rails and co-founder and CTO of Basecamp. He is an outspoken defender of living a fulfilling life, and a true believer that it does not have to be crazy at work. When not writing code, David enjoys endurance car racing and time with his wife and two kids.Over the years, David has become a very influential person in technology and business, and has developed a number of philosophies which are helping him live a happy and fulfilling life, a life in which there is time for business...2018-09-061h 22
The NoviceDan Shapiro. How a childhood obsession with lasers led to the founding of Glowforge.How do you enable your kids to create rather than consume? If you are a serial entrepreneur like Dan Shapiro, the answer is clear - make a device that can cut through any material with lasers, then put it in every household in America. Shapiro got inspired to create this company by his kids, and now he comes on Rad Dad to talk startups, kids and creativity. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2018-07-1347 min
The NoviceAubrey Johnson. Homeschooling in the way of the future.Aubrey is a full-time designer living in Charleston, South Carolina. He was named one of Business Insider's Top 75 Designers in Technology and has worked for companies like Twilio, Authy, Science Inc., Color, Scoutzie and many others. While most people would consider running a business a full-time job in itself, Aubrey does all of this in a comfort of his own home. Listen and find out how this rad dad gets the most out of life! Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2018-07-0648 min
The NoviceGreg Gottesman. How one person started a dog-hotel revolution (Rover.com)Family life with three kids, the rising costs of education and where AI and machine learning will take us. Venture Capitalist Greg Gottesman shares business stories, as well as tips on parenting and education. It's a blast! Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2018-07-0252 min
The NoviceJohn Cook. Joys and challenging of starting GeekWire.Eight years ago John co-founded GeekWire.com and had a kid at the same time - Although life hasnât always been easy, the only thing he regrets is not doing both ealier in his life. Follow along and learn a bit about both entrepreneurship and parenting. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2018-06-1053 min
The NoviceZack Onisko. How do you build a company around quality of life?A Bay Area native, Zack is a successful entrepreneur, wizard of all things growth, and currently the CEO of a company called Dribbble. While some of his peers are busy cranking 14-hour days in the city, Zack is working with a fully distributed team, which enables him to hang out with kids, enjoy life, and spend absolutely zero hours commuting. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2018-06-0149 min
The NoviceSean Grover. Tantrums, whose fault is it?Sean Grover is a psychotherapist from New York City, dad of two children, and an author of the book When Kids Call The Shots. For 25 years Sean has been teaching parents how to embrace their challenges and to create a happy functioning family. If you think your kid might be bullying you, if you lost all hope and donât know how to deal with tantrums, or maybe you are just looking for some advice on how to be a better parent, this interview is for you. You will not be disappointed, guaranteed! Get full access to...2018-05-1850 min
The NoviceGeoff Ralston on the future of education and technology.Geoff Ralston is a successful investor and entrepreneur, living in the heart of Silicon Valley. He founded Yahoo Mail, invested in hundreds of companies, and has seen dozens of successful exists. On this episode Kirill Zubovsky and Geoff Ralston discuss the price of entrepreneurship, challenges of modern-day parenting, device addiction, performance drugs, standardized tests and the future of education. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2018-04-301h 02
The NoviceAviel Ginzburg on raising a newborn baby while selling your company.Aviel Ginzburg is a Managing Director of the Alexa Accelerator here in Seattle, Partner at Founders Co-op and Co-founder of Simply Measured. We talk about the founding of Simply Measured, what itâs like to be a new dad, and how to survive high-stress work while having a baby. As always with other founders we will talk about his startup story and touch a little bit on what itâs like to be a venture capitalist. Lastly, he will share some tips on traveling with your little ones. Letâs jump right in it!Simply MeasuredAl...2018-04-2245 min
The NoviceGiri Sreenivas on the kind of world do we want to create for our children.Son of an Indian immigrant family, Giri is a Stanford graduate and a co-founder of Privacy Labs, a local Bellevue Washington startup. We talk about raising two kids in the new world filled with devices, what his company is all about, why privacy is going to be instrumental in the future, and how the world has changed since a few decades ago while Giri was growing up. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2018-04-041h 02
The NoviceParker Thompson (aka StartupLJackson) on doing startups and raising a family in the most expensive city in the world.Parker Thompson is a Silicon Valley founder turned VC, known to many in startup circles for his anonymous personality of Startup L. Jackson. Hear Parkerâs story and advice on raising three kids in a fast-paced world of tech entrepreneurship, and how to keep your kids safe and happy in a city full of millionaires. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2018-02-211h 08
The NoviceCaspar Babypants (aka Chris Ballew) on finding your true self.Caspar Babypants is an adored Seattle-based musician and a songwriter. Previously known as the lead singer of The Presidents of the USA,âheânowâbringsâjoyâtoâfamiliesâaroundâtownâwithâhisâwhimsicalâmusicâthatâisâlovedâbyâbothâkidsâandâparents.âInâthisâinterview,âChrisâsharesâhisâlifeâstory,âhowâheâcameâtoâbeâknownâasâCaspar,âandâwhatâlessonsâheâlearnedâaboutâlifeâandâparenting,âbothâasâaâfamousârockâartistâwithâthousandsâofâfansâonâMTV,âandâaâhumbleâSeattleâchildren'sâartist,âwithâthousandsâofâfansâatâhome.đ˝ď¸ This Rad Dad interview is available on YouTube đ Caspar Babypants with Kirill ZubovskyCaspar Babypants websitesBabypants Music - listen for free or buy your Caspar CDs...2018-02-0450 min
The NoviceEric Koester. This professor dares you to publish a thousand books!How do we make sure that when our kids grow older, they're happy and successful in life? To help answer this question my guest today is Professor Eric Koester.Eric is an entrepreneur, a professor at Georgetown University, a lawyer, a dad of two girls and a writer. After having more jobs that he can count, Eric has discovered a new philosophy for owning your path in life. Listen to the show to find out what it is. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2018-01-291h 10
The NoviceMike Folden. Business, life and adventure with a newborn.We are joined here by Mike Folden and his son River. Mike is a filmmaker, photographer, and now a dad. Mike and his wife Priya are avid explorers of the great outdoors. When their baby boy was born, instead of changing their lifestyle, they bought a camper van and headed to the wild. If you think that baby life means sitting at home, Mike and Priya are living evidence otherwise. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2018-01-1539 min
The NoviceMatt Wallington. Dad's journey through a divorce.In this episode we talk to my friend Matt Wallington about his experiences of raising kids while at startups, then at Amazon, and how those impacted him, his kids and his marriage. We also talk about getting through a divorce, what to expect, and how to do it quick. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe2018-01-0343 min
The NoviceOleksiy Kovyrin. Post-pardum depression in dads.When Oleksiyâs daughter was first born, he didnât feel the love for his child. Quite the opposite, he felt that his daughter was a new source of problems. Full of this difficult thoughts and busy at work, he was unable to share them with anyone, even his wife.In this episode we talk about balancing work and family life, while being in a stressful and demanding job environment. We dive into typical things that bother parents of a newborn kid. We even talk about the unspoken truths that every parent keeps as a secret.As...2017-12-1736 min
The NoviceMichael Parenteau. The Pursuit of HappynessMy guest today is my friend Michael Parentau, a dad of a teenage daughter and a rad human being. Michael is many things. He is an artist, a product designer, a developer, and a creative.In this episode we will talk about raising a child, while paying your bills on a salary of a starving artist. We will take a look at different paths one could take to enable a child to be creative and to be passionate about learning, and we will talk about boredom, and ways to overcome it. Lastly, Michael will share a story...2017-12-021h 05
The NoviceGalen Ward. Male-dominated world of tech entrepreneurship.Galen Ward is a CEO of a tech company and a father of two awesome girls. Listen and learn how to share the labor of parenting with your partner and how to set your kids up for success from the young age.Do you want to know how to stay on track of your daily life and find time for kids? Do you ever wonder if you are going to change once you have kids? How do you raise girls in the world that's so male-dominated? If you said yes to any of those questions, this and...2017-12-0254 min
The NoviceMatt Shobe. Feedburner 2 Google and Beyond.Matt Shobe is a father of 3 boys, a serial entrepreneur, a private pilot and a rad dad, who came to the podcast to talk about startups and what it takes to have a happy family while you are busy building a rocket ship.Matt was previously a cofounder of FeedBurner which he and Dick Costolo (former CEO of Twitter) sold to Google for north of $100 million dollars. On this episode we discuss how to manage family a life without going crazy, how to get the most out of your commute, and startup life with a n...2017-12-0155 min
HustleThe Scoutzie Story (feat. Kirill Zubovsky)As of 2015, the Scoutzie team decided to shut the product down. We discuss with Kirill about his experiences, and whatâs next.2015-01-3039 min
The Funsize ShowHustle: The Scoutzie Story (feat. Kirill Zubovsky)Kirill Zubovsky started scoutzie.com a few years ago as a destination for mobile designers to showcase their work and as a curated marketplace for design. Over the years Scoutzie changed their model, pivoted, and experimented with several unique business models. Anthony Armendarizâs relationship with Scoutzie helped grow his business to the point of being able to create a business which would become Funsize.
As of 2015, the Scoutzie team decided to shut the product down. We discuss with Kirill about his experiences, and whatâs next.
Show Notes
00:00 Introductions
02:47 Scoutzie in the beginning
13:00 Goin...2015-01-3039 min