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Success Story with Scott D. ClaryLessons - From Refugees to $100M Exit | Lloyed Lobo - Community Building Expert➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory
In this "Lessons" episode, Lloyed Lobo, community building expert and entrepreneur behind a $100M exit, shares why the future of successful businesses will be built around community rather than commodities. He breaks down the different types of communities founders can build, explains why starting with a community of practice matters before product-market fit, and outlines the practical first steps entrepreneurs can take to serve people authentically. Lloyed also dives into the importance of clear purpose, mission, vision, and values, and how aligning passion with service creates...
2026-01-0312 min
UnicornPrnEpisode 10: How to Lose Friends and MillionsEver thought lending a little money to friends, buying a flashy house, or investing in your buddy’s “next unicorn” was harmless?Congrats, you’ve just met the graveyard of wealth that eats entrepreneurs alive.In Episode 10 of UnicornPrn, Melissa and Lloyed bare it all on the biggest money mistakes they made after coming into wealth for the first time. From toxic founder empathy to rapper-level spending sprees, this one’s a masterclass in what NOT to do when you hit a financial windfall.In th...
2025-08-2247 minUnicornPrnEpisode 9: Top 12 BS Advice You Must IgnoreEver been told “just pick the biggest TAM,” “hire a seasoned exec,” or “run ads for growth”?Congrats, you’ve been hit with some of the worst startup advice ever spewed on a LinkedIn carousel, usually by someone who’s never built anything but a Notion doc.In Episode 9 of UnicornPrn, Melissa and Lloyed go full flamethrower on the Top 12 BS startup tropes that sound smart… but cost you time, money, and probably your sanity.From armchair analysts advisors to startup cosplay founders who’ve never shipped anything real, this episode’s for anyone who’s tired of...
2025-07-3052 minUnicornPrnEpisode 8: Blue Ocean Will Drown YouEver 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 minUnicornPrnEpisode 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 00UnicornPrnEpisode 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 minUnicornPrnEpisode 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 minUnicornPrnEpisode 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 minUnicornPrnEpisode 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 minUnicornPrnEpisode 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 minUnicornPrnEpisode 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 minUnicornPrnWelcome 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
BuildersBootstrapping To 8 Figures With The Power Of Community - Lloyed LoboIn this episode, I sit down with Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of Boast.AI and Traction, a renowned speaker, and the author of "From Grassroots to Greatness." We dive deep into the power of community, bootstrapping a company to eight figures, and the art of building something meaningful from scratch.🎥 Watch to learn:- The importance of community in today's age of AI- How Lloyed built Boast.AI from scratch using no-code tools- The mindset of a successful entrepreneur- Lessons from startup failures- Insights on balancing family and entrepreneurshipTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:05 Bootstrapping to 8 figures with 30 employees1:06 The role of community and col...
2025-03-041h 54
The Business Ownership PodcastHow to Use AI to Get Funding - Lloyed LoboIs your business leaving free funding on the table? Is AI just for art and videos? Think again!In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast, I interviewed Lloyed Lobo. Lloyed cofounded and helped bootstrap Boast.AI to 8 figures ARR. Boast is a fintech platform that provides businesses with R&D and Innovation funding. He has been involved in the US and Canadian startup ecosystem for more than 15 years as an entrepreneur, community builder, and angel investor. He is a software engineer by education, community builder by passion. He experienced the Gulf War as a y...
2024-11-2738 min
Success Story with Scott D. ClaryLessons - Building a Business Around Purpose, Passion, and Community | Lloyed Lobo - Co-Founder & President of Boast.ai➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, we dive into the essentials of building a community with Lloyed Lobo, Co-Founder and President of Boast.ai. Lloyed shares valuable insights on choosing between a community of practice or a community of product, the importance of purpose-driven leadership, and practical strategies for creating impactful connections. Discover how understanding your audience and staying true to your mission can drive your business forward. Building Effective Communities: Learn the difference between a community of practice and a community of product...
2024-09-1411 min
What Are You Made Of?From Startup Struggles to Success: Lessons in Resilience and Prioritizing Life Beyond Business with Lloyed LoboJoin us for an inspiring episode featuring Lloyed Lobo, an entrepreneur whose journey is as resilient as it is enlightening. Lloyed shares his gripping experiences from the unpredictable world of startups, where he faced the harsh realities of running out of funds and delivering tough news to investors. His insights into building customer-focused businesses from the ground up offer a refreshing perspective on sustainable growth and resilience in the face of challenges.
Lloyed delves deep into the importance of validating ideas before investing in technology, emphasizing the critical role of paying customers in the...
2024-06-1740 min
Mea Culpa, lessons learned in startupsLloyed Lobo - What do entrepreneurs do? Mea Culpa - With Jeffrey BroerMea Culpa, Startups Lessons Learned, where founders, investors, lawyers and mentors share their lessons learned working on, with or for startups.
Season 3 Lloyed Lobo's story.
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Get Lloyed’s new book, 'From Grassroots To Greatness: 13 Rules to Build Iconic Brands with Community Led Growth' (Wall Street Journal Bestseller) at FromGrassrootstoGreatness.com
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2024-04-1650 min
Beyond Curious ®#181: From Escaping The Gulf War & Spending His Childhood Summers In Mumbai Slums → Bootstrapping a $10M/yr Company By Leveraging Community… w/ Lloyed LoboKey Takeaways:[04:33] – The horror of escaping the Gulf War as a refugee… at a tender age of 8[08:46] - The harrowing bus journey Lloyed took through the Highway of Death[10:52] - How Lloyed defied societal norms by earning a Bachelor’s in Engineering without a high school diploma[16:32] - Lloyed’s transition from engineering to sales, and his journey to improve his communication skills[19:23] - What visiting the slums of Mumbai taught Lloyed about community & shared experience[26:05] - Lloyed’s profound experience of hitting rock bottom [32:46] - The stages of growth that successful communities...
2024-04-021h 07
De-stress Your BusinessE107: 3 Wastes of Time That Choke Your Business, with Lloyed LoboMaking moves in your business, but hardly moving forward? Are you ready to stop sabotaging your own success?
Today, we're delving into the harsh realities of entrepreneurship with our guest, Lloyed Lobo. His journey is a testament to resilience and success.
From surviving the Gulf War to co-founding the fintech platform Boast.AI, empowering over 100,000 innovators through his community at Traction, and being featured in some of the world’s top business publications.
But here's the twist: he isn't just here to share his triumphs. Lloyed feels he has wasted so much time and money on doing the wrong things.
So, we’re...
2024-03-2554 minDe-stress Your BusinessE107: 3 Wastes of Time That Choke Your Business, with Lloyed LoboMaking moves in your business, but hardly moving forward? Are you ready to stop sabotaging your own success?
Today, we're delving into the harsh realities of entrepreneurship with our guest, Lloyed Lobo. His journey is a testament to resilience and success.
From surviving the Gulf War to co-founding the fintech platform Boast.AI, empowering over 100,000 innovators through his community at Traction, and being featured in some of the world’s top business publications.
But here's the twist: he isn't just here to share his triumphs. Lloyed feels he has wasted so much time and money on doing the wrong things.
So, we’re...
2024-03-2554 min
BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books170. Lloyed Lobo | Part 2 (From Grassroots to Greatness)The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!
In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview for the second time Lloyed Lobo author of “From Grassroots to Greatness”
Lloyed is a software engineer by education, community builder by passion, he has worked in startups, built companies worth millions and is co-founder of Boast.Ai and Traction.
In this episode you’ll learn about the importance of energy and how to create it, diet, exercise, why a relationship can make you a rock star or a peasant, lessons on how to solve loneliness, creating a...
2024-03-0742 min
The Power of ConnectionsLloyed Lobo: The Path to Authentic Success - Human Connections Over WealthDive into Lloyed's journey from grassroots beginnings to becoming the co-founder of Boast.AI, where he scaled the company to mind-blowing success. Discover how he believes success is not just about money, but about the freedom and joy cultivated through genuine human connections.In this episode, you will be able to:Understand the transformative power of human connections for personal growth and fulfillment.Prioritize work-life balance to achieve happiness and success.Explore the impact of positive companionship on overall well-being and mental health.Learn the importance of building meaningful relationships for long-term personal...
2024-02-2630 min
Marketing PowerupsLloyed Lobo's 13 Rules of Community-Led GrowthLloyed Lobo, Founder of Boast.AI and Traction, shares his 13 rules of community-led growth. Download the free powerups cheatsheet: https://marketingpowerups.com/057🎉 About Lloyed LoboLloyed Lobo is author of the WSJ best-selling book "From Grassroots to Greatness" and co-founder of Boast.AI and Traction. Lloyed an entrepreneur, podcast host and community builder. He actually experienced the Gulf war as a young refugee in Kuwait and witnessed the strength of community and evacuating the population to safety.🕰️ Timestamps and transcript[00:00:00] Lloyd Lobo's 13 Rules of Community-Led Growth[00:00:37] Building Iconic Brands with Com...
2024-02-1742 min
One Knight in ProductBuilding Great Companies through Community-Led Growth (with Lloyed Lobo, Author "From Grassroots to Greatness")Lloyed Lobo got his first understanding of the power of community when visiting his grandparents in the Mumbai slums, and watching people come together in his childhood during the Gulf War. He has since turned this into an entrepreneurial superpower and used community-building to catapult his bootstrapped startup into the big time. He's since written a book about all of this stuff called "From Grassroots to Greatness: 13 Rules to Build Iconic Brands with Community-Led Growth". We spoke about the book and many of the topics within.
Episode highlights:
1. Community is a company strategy, not a marketing s...
2024-02-0448 min
Culture Leaders with Dr. Jessica KriegelEmbracing Realistic Business Goals to Achieve Lasting Results with Lloyed Lobo
Lloyed Lobo, the co-founder of Boast.AI and an expert in community-led growth, shares his journey of building deep, meaningful connections in the business landscape. In this inspiring episode, Lobo discusses the significance of genuine relationships in achieving business success. He opens up about his personal experiences, shedding light on how he cultivated a community-centered approach at Boast.AI.
Lloyed's insights emphasize the power of authentic connections, not only in fostering business growth but also in enriching personal life. He delves into the importance of aligning company values with personal beliefs and how this alignment propels both...
2024-01-2355 min
CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica KriegelEmbracing Realistic Business Goals to Achieve Lasting Results with Lloyed LoboLloyed Lobo, the co-founder of Boast.AI and an expert in community-led growth, shares his journey of building deep, meaningful connections in the business landscape. In this inspiring episode, Lobo discusses the significance of genuine relationships in achieving business success. He opens up about his personal experiences, shedding light on how he cultivated a community-centered approach at Boast.AI.
Lloyed's insights emphasize the power of authentic connections, not only in fostering business growth but also in enriching personal life. He delves into the importance of aligning company values with personal beliefs and how this alignment propels both...
2024-01-2355 min
Unleash the Eagle within YOUSpecial Episode Interview with Lloyed Lobo: From Grassroots to GreatnessLloyed Lobo, Cofounder, Boast.AI & Traction. Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, From Grassroots to GreatnessLloyed Lobo, an entrepreneur, podcast host and community builder, experienced the Gulf War as a young refugee in Kuwait, witnessing the strength of community in evacuating the population to safety. As the co-founder of fintech platform Boast.Al, he leveraged the Community-Led Growth model to bootstrap the company to $10 million in annual recurring revenue while also co-founding Traction, a community empowering more than 100k innovators through connections, content, and capital.Lloyed is also the author of the Wall Street Journal...
2024-01-2356 min
Seed to Harvesthow community led growth resulted in millions in revenue & a wsj bestseller for lloyed lobo | Ep 82Send us a textToday, I am joined by Lloyed Lobo, Co-Founder of Boast.AI & Traction, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of "From Grassroots to Greatness." In this episode, Lloyed shares the 4 things he did to make his book a Wall Street Journal Bestseller. The podcast also explores the technical aspects of community-led growth, touching on Lloyed's journey, frugality in business, and the impact of hosting successful events to build a community that contributed to his revenue and marketing success. Furthermore, Lloyed talks about managing excess capital in business growth, providing perspectives on decision-making and the influence o...
2023-12-1931 min
Startup DadA Gulf War Refugee, The Power Of Community and Losing A Twin | Lloyed Lobo (father of 3, co-founder Boast.ai, best-selling author)Lloyed Lobo is the co-founder of Boast.ai and the author of Wall Street Journal best-selling book From Grassroots to Greatness. After escaping the Gulf War as a child and seeing the power of community in helping navigate impossible situations he ended up on a path of entrepreneurship and community building. He is a husband and the father of three kids.In this episode we discuss:* His childhood as a Gulf War refugee* His mother's influence on his entrepreneurship* Losing one of his twins* The power of community in...
2023-12-141h 13
The Startup Junkies Podcast364: Risking it All and Achieving Your Dreams with Lloyed LoboSummary Welcome to another great episode of the Startup Junkie Podcast! On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Grace Gill sit down with serial entrepreneur Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of Boast.ai, a company accelerating the success of innovation by helping eligible companies get quicker access to R&D tax credits. Lloyed has been involved in the startup ecosystem for more than fifteen years as an entrepreneur, community builder, and angel investor. Throughout the episode, Lloyed talks about dealing with his sharp rise to success, the power of having a tribe, and his...
2023-12-0448 min
Hustle & Flowchart: Mastering Business & Enjoying the JourneyFrom Grassroots To Greatness with Lloyed LoboOn this episode of the Hustle and Flowchart podcast, host Joe Fier dives deep into the world of building iconic brands with community-led growth with special guest Lloyed Lobo. Lloyed, the co-founder of Boast.AI, shares his incredible journey from struggling startup to eight-figure success. Lloyed discusses the challenge of relatability when showcasing successful companies like Tesla and Apple, and how he overcame skepticism from potential customers to build a thriving community around his own company. He reveals the strategies and tactics that propelled Boast.AI to reach $10 million in annual recurring revenue without relying on marketing...
2023-11-2859 min
Joyous Profits Live Coaching Podcast208. Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, and the Power of Community w/ Lloyed LoboLloyed Lobo, an entrepreneur, podcast host and community builder, experienced the Gulf War as a young refugee in Kuwait, witnessing the strength of community in evacuating the population to safety. As the co-founder of fintech platform Boast.Al, he leveraged the Community-Led Growth model to bootstrap the company to $10 million in annual recurring revenue while also co-founding Traction, a community empowering more than 100k innovators through connections, content, and capital.
Lloyed is also the author of ‘From Grassroots To Greatness: 13 Rules to Build Iconic Brands with Community Led Growth’, which covers tactical advice from community-led businesses both big...
2023-11-2456 min
Systematic LeaderCommunity is Your Currency with Lloyed LoboIn this interview, you’ll learn about how you can make small choices that will pay off big dividends in your business and life. Lloyed Lobo is an author and entrepreneur who shares his wisdom from over 20 years of struggle and hard work. One of my favorite parts of this interview is why he wasn’t afraid to start a company with his friend even though startups are a risky endeavor.
Highlights from the interview:
Lloyed shares what really matters as you build a business and career.Why he chased the wrong things.Living from non-negotiables.Under...
2023-11-2142 min
UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product StrategyBDTP. Community-led Growth with Lloyed LoboToday we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of Boast.ai and author of From Grassroots to Greatness. You'll learn about the four stages companies go through to become a global phenomenon, the values for building a sustainable community-led business, how to nurture brand evangelists, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesFrom Grassroots To Greatness — Lloyed’s new bookStart with Why — a book by Simon SinekNick Mehta, Dharmesh Shah, Kipp Bodnar, Mark R...
2023-11-1745 min
Better Done Than PerfectCommunity-led Growth with Lloyed LoboHow do you build and grow a community-led business? In this episode, we talk to Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of Boast.ai and author of From Grassroots to Greatness. You'll learn about the four stages companies go through to become a global phenomenon, the values for building a sustainable community-led business, how to nurture brand evangelists, and more.Visit our website for the detailed episode recap with key learnings.From Grassroots To Greatness — Lloyed’s new bookStart with Why — a book by Simon SinekNick Mehta, Dharmesh Shah, Kipp Bodnar, Mark Roberge — brand evangelistsLarry Ellison, Jason Lemkin, Gary Vaynerch...
2023-11-1745 min
The Modern Selling PodcastCracking the Code to Business Growth: Embracing Community and Connection w/ Lloyed Lobo, #252Have you ever heard these common myths about building connections and creating a sense of purpose in sales? Myth #1: Networking is just about exchanging business cards. Myth #2: Purpose is a fluffy concept that doesn't impact bottom-line results. Myth #3: Building strong connections is only for extroverts. In this episode, our guest Lloyed Lobo will debunk these myths and share the truth about how these strategies can accelerate sales success. Lloyed Lobo, the accidental entrepreneur turned Wall Street Journal bestselling author, has a unique journey that has always revolved around the power of community. Growing up in...
2023-11-0745 min
Subscriptions: Scaled - Online subscription services, Subscription business, SaaS subscriptionsHarnessing the Power of Community with Lloyed Lobo of BoastOn this episode of Subscriptions: Scaled, we delve into an insightful conversation with Lloyed Lobo, Co-Founder and Board Member of Boast and Co-Founder of Traction. Lloyed sheds light on the immense power of community in business. He talks about how brands evolve and the crucial role of human connections and addresses the nuances of building a community-driven brand.Key Takeaways:[01:30] The importance of concentrating on tasks that spark joy while delegating the ones that don't.[11:00] The significance of proactive outreach: How cold emailing can lead to significant opportunities.[13:45] To master a...
2023-11-0655 min
Discover your SecondAct PodcastLloyed Lobo: From Grassroots to Greatness & His SecondAct | Part 02 | S03E27This is Part 2 of our epic 2.5 hours of conversation with Lloyed Lobo (co-founder of Boast AI and the best-selling author of the book ‘From Grassroots to Greatness’) on Discover Your SecondAct Podcast.In Part 1, we talked about Lloyed’s love for Bollywood films, surviving the Gulf War, his early career, and his life-altering moment in India.In Part 2, Lloyed shared with us the journey of bootstrapping Boast AI, building Traction: A community of 100,000 entrepreneurs, the Wire hit that changed his life, his struggles with mental health, and his Se...
2023-11-031h 12
IMpulse - The Influencer Marketing PodcastCreating a Movement: How Community Can Transform Your Brand: A Discussion with Lloyed Lobo, Co-Founder and Board Member of BoastInfluencer marketing and creator economy companies use Phyllo APIs to build new features and capabilities by accessing authenticated user data from hundreds of social platforms, available in real time. Visit getphyllo.com to know more!Hello, and welcome to another episode of IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast. I'm your host, Prateek Panda, VP of Marketing at Phyllo. It’s my pleasure to welcome Lloyed Lobo, Co-Founder, and Board Member at Boast, a fintech platform that provides R&D funding to help innovative companies fuel their growth. Lloyed is also the Co-Founder of Traction, a global community of over 100,000 en...
2023-10-3138 min
Think Business with TylerHow to Use Community as a Lever in Your Business - Lloyed LoboToday, we dive deep into the power of community-led growth with the incredible Lloyed Lobo. As a co-founder of Boast.AI and Traction and the author of 'From Grassroots To Greatness', Lloyed has harnessed the raw power of community to drive success in business. In this episode, we'll uncover the essence of surrounding yourself with the right tribe, the genuine passion needed for a community-driven company, and the vitality of defining your own success. Plus, get insights on the significance of self-care in the entrepreneurial world. So if you're ready to transform your bus...
2023-10-3056 min
Discover your SecondAct PodcastLloyed Lobo: From Grassroots to Greatness & His SecondAct | Part 01 | S03E27On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a very special guest, Lloyed Lobo. He is the co-founder of Boast AI and the best-selling author of the book ‘From Grassroots to Greatness’.Lloyed’s life—from being a refugee to arriving in the US and bootstrapping $100 million+ startups such as Boast AI—is nothing short of fascinating and inspiring.In Part 1 of this epic 2.5 Hours of Conversation, we talked about Lloyed’s love for Bollywood films, escaping the terror of the Gulf War, the moment in India that c...
2023-10-261h 11
The Valuu Makers PodcastBuilding an Iconic Brand: Lessons in Community Led Growth for Startups | Interview with Lloyed Lobo, WSJ Bestselling Author, From Grassroots to GreatnessJoin Ryan as he dives into the world of Community Led Growth with entrepreneur, community builder, and Wall Street Journal Best Selling author, Lloyed Lobo. Lloyed, known for co-founding Boast.AI and Traction, explores the transformative power of communities in his latest book, From Grassroots to Greatness: 13 Rules to Build Iconic Brands with Community Led Growth.In an age where traditional marketing is losing its impact, Lloyed argues that thriving communities are the ultimate asset for any business. Discover the 13 game-changing rules that can take your company from obscurity to greatness, drawing inspiration from iconic brands...
2023-10-2047 min
Startup MindsetsFrom Grassroots to Greatness | Lloyed Lobo (Wall Street Journal Bestseller)Dan welcomes entrepreneur, author, and certified 🎲 roller, Lloyed Lobo, drops pearls of wisdom on the podcast, I guarantee you it's worth a listen. Lloyed's achieved success in Silicon Valley by bootstrapping Boast.ai
His unique background as a young refugee from Kuwait during the Gulf War has shaped his perspective on community-led growth.
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2023-10-1756 min
The Growth Code® with SianSky Rocket Your Sales & Business to Greatness With Lloyed LoboThis podcast episode is the place to be if you really want to sky rocket your sales and business to greatness but you’re not entirely sure what to do next. In my candid conversation with Wall Street and Amazon Best-Selling author of ‘From Grassroots to Greatness’, Lloyed Lobo we have taken a deep dive into real tactics and solid frameworks you can use right now to build your business.
I asked Lloyed what he’d say to small client-service business owners if they felt a bit stuck, needed more leads, more revenue and had to do a...
2023-10-0843 min
The Thoughtful Entrepreneur1688 - The Four Stages of Community with Traction Conf's Lloyed LoboIn this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Co-founder of Boast.AI & Traction, Lloyed Lobo.
Lloyed's story is a compelling one. Growing up in the slums of Mumbai, he experienced firsthand the power of community. He saw how people came together for safety during the Gulf War and how this sense of community was a lifeline in times of crisis.
His experiences with the community continued as he joined HubSpot's inbound marketing community and worked for startups. He learned the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals and how this can fuel personal and...
2023-10-0519 min
Sales Talk for CEOsFrom Grassroots to Greatness with Lloyed LoboIn the age where traditional sales tactics seem obsolete, CEOs and founders are shifting to innovative strategies. Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of Boast, accentuates the importance of community-led growth. His journey, from an engineer to a salesperson, and ultimately, to the co-founder of a company aiding businesses in accessing R&D funding, underlines the value of community.Lloyed divides community-led growth into four stages: audience, community, movement, and cult. He believes that it starts with a passive audience, and, with engagement, it transforms into an active community. When this community works collectively towards a ca...
2023-10-0346 min
$100M Exits with Jason KirbyEp18: From Failures to $10 Million Revenue: How Lloyed Lobo Started Boast.ai From Bootstrapping, Raised $123 in Equity And DebtIn this episode of Fundraising Demystified, Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of Boast AI, talks about how they achieved success by automating processes to maintain control and minimize dilution. He shares their journey, including two previous failures, and how they automated the government incentive application process, leading to $10 million in revenue and a thriving community of tech CEOs.
He also discusses growth equity, the risks of relying solely on VC funding, generative AI, clickbait, micro-influencers, and the benefits of bootstrapping. He emphasizes the importance of building a community around your audience and defining personal success as...
2023-10-0335 min
The GTM Pack ShowEpisode #40: Lloyed Lobo, Co-Founder of Boast.AI & Traction, Author of From Grassroots to GreatnessIn this episode of The GTM Pack podcast, we interview Lloyed Lobo, Co-Founder of Boast.AI & Traction, Author of From Grassroots to Greatness.
In this conversation we dig into topics such as:
💡 Why you need to find your tribe as a human and as a brand
💡 Why building your community around email is key to a b2b brand
💡 What inspired Lloyed to write "From Grassroots to Greatness"
#communityledgrowth #community #b2b
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2023-10-0345 min
Working With Startups From Science#65 | LLoyed Lobo: The Power of CommunityWelcome to the latest episode of "Working with Startups from Science," where we delve into the inspiring journey of individuals who've carved innovative paths in the startup ecosystem.
Today, we have the privilege of hosting Lloyed Lobo, a multifaceted entrepreneur, author, and community builder, known for his significant impact in the fintech space and beyond.
Lloyed Lobo has experienced life's extremes, from witnessing the atrocities of the Gulf War to co-founding Boast.AI and Traction, platforms that have transformed the world of fintech and empowered countless innovators.
Lloyed’s story is one of re...
2023-10-0350 min
How to Win podcast with Peep LajaGrowing a SaaS by Launching a Service - with Boast AI’s Lloyed LoboSummary This week on How To Win: Lloyed Lobo, founder of Boast AI, which helps companies find and claim tax credits from their R&D investments. LLoyed launched two different software companies, which failed. He followed it up with a service business, Boast, which took off.You’ll hear why he thinks services are a better way to launch a company than software. We’ll dive into how he got his first customers by cold calling and we’ll discuss how he grew his company by publishing articles and organizing an event.I’ll share ho...
2023-10-0222 min
Lifeselfmastery's podcast I Startups I Venture CapitalFrom Grassroots To Greatness with Lloyed LoboIn this podcast episode, Lloyed Lobo, author of the book, From Grassroots to Greatness shares his journey as a refugee, his experiences in India and Kuwait, and the power of community and entrepreneurship. He discusses the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people, the role of community in building successful brands, and strategies for leveraging social proof and building a community-led business. Lloyed also talks about the impact of COVID-19 on community building and the value of rituals and community leaders in spreading a brand's message, and much more! Timestamps [00:02:22] Lloyed talks about his...
2023-09-281h 14
Find A Way Podcast#56 Community Builder w/ Lloyed LoboLloyed Lobo, an entrepreneur, podcast host and community builder, experienced the Gulf War as a young refugee in Kuwait, witnessing the strength of community in evacuating the population to safety. As the co-founder of fintech platform Boast.Al, he leveraged the Community-Led Growth model to bootstrap the company to $10 million in annual recurring revenue while also co-founding Traction, a community empowering more than 100k innovators through connections, content, and capital.Lloyed is also the author of ‘From Grassroots To Greatness: 13 Rules to Build Iconic Brands with Community Led Growth’ (foreword by Jason Lemkin), which covers tactical advice from...
2023-09-2758 min
Exitwise ProductionsThe Wise Exit | Refugee to Global Entrepreneur | Lloyed LoboEPISODE 54: THIS WEEK'S GUEST - LLOYED LOBOIn this episode, Lloyed shares:His views on how outsourcing the financial role to professionals helps when it's time to sell the businessHow bootstrapping (vs. Venture Capital) allowed him to sell on his timetableWhy building community is a key differentiator and value driver in any business and even more when it's time to sellGUEST BIO:Lloyed Lobo is an incredible, self-made entrepreneur. As a Kuwaiti refugee and former engineer turned serial entrepreneur, Lloyed co-founded and built boast.ai, a company helping businesses access R&D tax c...
2023-09-261h 10
Build In Public PodcastHow To Leverage Community In Bootstrapping Your Startup (feat. Lloyed Lobo)Welcome to another episode of the Build In Public Podcast.Today's episode features Lloyed Lobo, an entrepreneur, podcast host and community builder, who experienced the Gulf War as a young refugee in Kuwait, witnessing the strength of communities in evacuating the population to safety.He is currently the founder of Boast AI - a software that integrates financial, engineering, and project data to increase the speed, accuracy, and size of eligible tax incentives. In this interview, Lloyed and KP share their profound thoughts and opinions on various topics such as:● Intro (00:00)● The Dubai t...
2023-09-201h 00
Health Coach AcademyProfitable Together! How Community Building Drives Growth with Lloyed Lobo!True success lies not in products or technologies, but in the power of people. Why do some companies have loyal, cult-like followings while others blend into oblivion? If we look around, we begin to notice that traditional marketing is losing its edge and many entrepreneurs are struggling to stand out. It becomes clear that a thriving community can be your biggest asset. This breakthrough has launched Lloyed Lobo to new heights and led him to coin the phrase: " If you build a community, you won't become a commodity!". Lloyed joins the show to reinforce this message. Lloyed is...
2023-09-1945 min
Cash & BurnCommunication, Creation and Consistency W/ Lloyed LoboIn today’s episode, Brandon sits down with Lloyed Lobo, Co-Founder of Boast, Traction and author of From Grassroots to Greatness. Brandon and Lloyed discuss mastering sales, taking care of your mental health as a leader, the hack of understanding finance/accounting, and the steps it takes to build a successful company. Tune in for a fun conversation between these two passionate Salesforce experts about the never-ending challenges of building a company!Check out Lloyed Lobo: LinkedIn & From Grassroots to Greatness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
2023-09-1946 min
Protect the Hustle | A SaaS PodcastFaith in Community: The Sacred Blueprint for SaaS Success with Lloyed LoboThroughout human history, sacred texts and religious congregations have epitomized the enduring power of collective belief. This sense of community, united by a shared doctrine, forms a bond that transcends boundaries, emphasizing not just individual salvation but a collective spirit that uplifts and unifies. Similarly, while a SaaS company is distinct from a religion, it thrives on the relationships it fosters within its user base, emphasizing connections, shared experiences, and the collective value they bring.Lloyed Lobo of Boast.AI, having delved into the successes of iconic companies like Apple, Atlassian, and more, offers insights into harnessing...
2023-09-1948 min
eCommerce Marketing PodcastHarnessing Community Power for Growth - with Lloyed LoboLloyed Lobo, an entrepreneur, podcast host and community builder, experienced the Gulf War as a young refugee in Kuwait, witnessing the strength of community in evacuating the population to safety. As the co-founder of fintech platform Boast.Al, he leveraged the Community-Led Growth model to bootstrap the company to $10 million in annual recurring revenue while also co-founding Traction, a community empowering more than 100k innovators through connections, content, and capital. In this episode, you will learn How Lloyed's early experiences as a young refugee during the Gulf War influenced his perspective on the importance of...
2023-09-1841 min
Make It Happen Mondays - B2B Sales Talk with John BarrowsLloyed Lobo: From Refugee to Entrepreneur Inspiring a Journey of Community-Led GrowthJohn welcomes entrepreneur, author and community builder Lloyed Lobo shares his experiences and insights on building his own startup and bringing it to eight figures in revenue. His unique background as a young refugee from Kuwait during the Gulf War has shaped his perspective on community-led growth. John and Lloyed also discuss his book, "From Grassroots to Greatness," and discover the 13 rules to build iconic brands with community-led growth. They also dive into the importance of pain in personal and professional growth, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can positively impact your mental health and the importance...
2023-09-1854 min
Entrepreneur's HandbookHow To Scale With Community Led Growth w/ Lloyed Lobo | TractionGet 50 Free Lessons From 50 Top Entrepreneurs From Season 1: https://www.ehandbook.com/subscribeEach week, we interview real experts about topics you need to know about.Today we have Lloyed Lobo, author of Grassroots to Greatness and co-founder of Boast.AI and Traction. Lloyed has scaled his entrepreneur community to over 100,000 people!We’re covering How To Scale With Community Led Growth.Our Website: https://www.ehandbook.comHis book: https://www.lloyedlobo.com/Lloyed Lobo: https://www.link...
2023-09-1736 min
SaaS FuelLloyed Lobo - Community Led Growth: Brand Leaders of Tomorrow Part 2As a conclusion to Lloyed Lobo’s episode of the SaaS Fuel™ Podcast, Lloyed provides insights into what it takes to create an engaging community. He also discloses the essential elements for forming a compelling community, along with a hidden formula for making it truly addictive. Additionally, he unveils a set of 13 principles for constructing renowned brands through community-driven growth. These principles emphasize the significance of identifying your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP), establishing a meaningful purpose, and cultivating customs that transform convictions into unwavering dedication. Instead of relying on traditional networking, Lloyed and Jeff encourage you to enga...
2023-09-1449 min
BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books133. Lloyed Lobo | From Grassroots to GreatnessThe World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!
In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Lloyed Lobo author of “From Grassroots to Greatness”
Lloyed is a software engineer by education, community builder by passion, he has worked in startups, built companies worth millions and is co-founder of Boast.Ai and Traction.
In this episode you’ll learn about how someone came from a rickety old bus in Kuwait during a war to helping build companies worth millions of dollars, why community is crucial to...
2023-09-1449 min
The CXChronicles PodcastCXChonicles Podcast 208 with Lloyed Lobo, Author, Founder & Community BuilderHey CX Nation,In this week's episode of The CXChronicles Podcast #208 we welcomed Lloyed Lobo, Author, From Grassroots To Greatness, Co-Founder at Boast.AI & Traction. Lloyed Cofounded and helped bootstrap Boast.AI to 8 figures ARR. Boast is a fintech platform that provides businesses with R&D and Innovation funding. He also Cofounded and helped bootstrap Traction to more than 100,000 entrepreneurs and innovators. Traction is a global community that brings leaders behind the fastest-growing companies such as Shopify, Atlassian, Twilio, MailChimp, Github, Intercom, Calendly, Zapier, and more to share learnings on how to build and...
2023-09-1256 min
SaaS FuelLloyed Lobo - Community Led Growth: Brand Leaders of Tomorrow Part 1In this episode of SaaS Fuel™, Jeff Mains takes us on a journey with our guest Lloyed Lobo, co-founder and President of the fintech platform Boast.Al. Lloyed's story is a rollercoaster ride, from being a refugee to an "awkward engineer" to a SaaS founder. Lloyed is also the author of ‘From Grassroots To Greatness: 13 Rules to Build Iconic Brands with Community Led Growth’ (foreword by Jason Lemkin), which covers tactical advice from community-led businesses both big and small.Along the way, he shares valuable insights on the power of community-led growth and how it can tr...
2023-09-1251 min
Expert To Authority With Simone VincenziEpisode #442 Rules to Build Iconic Brands with Community Led Growth with Lloyed LoboWelcome to another episode of Expert To Authority Show, brought to you by http://gtex.org.uk/,
I am your host, Simone Vincenzi, The Experts Strategist, and this is the podcast for experts who want to become the ultimate authority in their niche while making an impact in the world.
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2023-09-1248 min
The Nice Guys on BusinessLloyed Lobo: From Grassroots To GreatnessLloyed Lobo has been covered in Fox Business, Techcrunch, SF Business Journal, Forbes, and many other publications. Lloyed Lobo is an entrepreneur and podcast host who experienced the Gulf War as a young refugee in Kuwait. Lloyd leveraged the Community-Led Growth model and bootstrapped to eight-figure revenue then secured over $100m in capital. Lloyed is the author of ‘From Grassroots To Greatness: 13 Rules to Build Iconic Brands with Community Led Growth. The book topped Amazon’s new release charts in various categories, including Startups and Business Technology, within hours of its pre-sale launch. Looking forward to this talk today. Welco...
2023-09-1250 min
What The Tech?"All About Community" with Lloyed LoboToday’s podcast is a very, very special episode of What The Tech, as I’m positively stoked to feature Boast’s very own Co-Founder and community builder extraordinaire Lloyed Lobo onto the show! Along with being one of the original brains behind Boast, Lloyed is also the founder of Traction, a community empowering over 100k innovators through connections, content, and capital. The community-led business model Lloyed spearheaded both here and at Traction was key to bootstrapping Boast in our early days, eventually building a business with eight figure revenue while securing over $100million in funding. Ll...
2023-09-1234 min
Tekpon SaaS Podcast156 Rules to build iconic brands with community led growth | Podcast with Lloyed Lobo - Traction Community
Traction is a global community of over 100,000 entrepreneurs and innovators. We bring leaders behind the fastest-growing companies to share business advice via webinars, podcasts, meetups, retreats, and conferences.
Connect with Lloyed 👇
Traction Community: https://www.tractionconf.io
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyedlobo
Get the book: https://www.lloyedlobo.com
Tekpon is a SaaS marketplace born out of the genuine desire to help people change how they consume and purchase software products and services. Tekpon has behind a team of enthusiastic tech lovers whose main goal is to help users boost their lives and businesses with the right sof...
2023-09-1142 min
Dealing with Goliath: Psychological Edge for Business LeadersThe Best Way to Build Brand and Drive Demand For Your Business with Lloyed Lobo #081Join Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of boasts.ai and author of "From Grassroots to Greatness," as we uncover the essence of community over cutting-edge technology and we see how a company can triumph by focusing on its dedicated followers.We dissect the layers of audience, community, and movement, while examining how AI can strengthen, not sever, human ties.Gain insights on startup evolution and the CAMPER framework. Lloyed's personal tale emphasizes achievements beyond material gains. GUEST BIO:Lloyed Lobo, a Gulf War refugee, co-founded Boast.Al, achieving eight-figure revenue through a Community-Led G...
2023-09-1040 min
The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd WestraEp#341 Lloyed Lobo: Accelerating Your Company's R&D with the Power of CommunityThe Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra
Discover Lloyed Lobo, the co-founder of Boast.Ai, a wizard in the world of R&D funding. His company has not just cracked the code; they've made it look like child's play. Boast.Ai, with a staggering 95%+ success rate, Boast.Ai simplifies government funding access for research and innovation, raking in eight figures in revenue along the way.
Join us at Lloyed's and experience the Power of Community in R&D. Beyond mere numbers, we prioritize building relationships, achieving cost reductions, and fostering innovation. In our Traction...
2023-09-0743 min
Scale Your SaaS280: From Kuwait Refugee to Multi-Millionaire - How Lloyed Lobo Used Community Led Growth to SucceedEPISODE SUMMARYHow did one man go from a war refugee to a successful multi-millionaire? Check this out:Lloyed Lobo had a tough childhood, living in Kuwait right when Saddam Hussain invaded. His story about how his family got out, and then how he learned how to thrive is amazing. He earned much of his success due to his knowledge of how to build a community. A strong community can accelerate a company.In this week’s episode of Scale Your SaaS, Lloyd Lobo, Co-founder and bo...
2023-09-0544 min
Building Brand AdvocacyRed Bull, Harley Davidson & Peloton: How they Built a Community to Avoid Being a Commodity ft. Lloyed LoboBrands like Peloton, Harley Davidson, Apple, and Nike all have one thing in common: their undivided focus on communities. Peloton and Nike are focused on making their customers the best they can possibly be, building their health and encouraging them to better themselves. Harley Davidson is focused on bringing people together, forming a kinship between each other. Apple is focused on building their community members’ aspirations. So, with this in mind, how do you want to build your brand community?Join us in this episode of Building Brand Advocacy, where Paul speaks with Lloyed Lobo, Co-Founder and Board Member at...
2023-08-1143 min
Practical Founders Podcast#55: Bootstrapped to $10M ARR with community-led growth and services – Lloyed LoboLloyed Lobo is the co-founder and former president of Boast.ai, a leading platform to help software companies in the US and Canada to redeem available government tax credits. Initially started in 2012 as a services business helping companies administer tax credits, Boast.ai was launched as a technology-powered platform that scaled their business much faster. Technology-powered Boast.ai was launched in 2017 after starting a services business in 2012 that helped larger company administer their R&D tax credits. Boast.ai bootstrapped their growth to $10 million ARR before taking an investment from Radian Capital that also allowed Lloyed and hi...
2023-07-291h 09
Zen Hustlers BalancePerseverance with Lloyed Lobo • Zen Hustlers Balance S2 • E06In this special episode of the Zen Hustlers Balance Jared Brick interview to Lloyed Lobo. Lloyed is the co-founder of Boast.ai and the Traction Podcast host. He currently lives in Dubai with his wife and family. Jared and Lloyed talk about his transformation over the years from running a large seven figure company to moving his family to Dubai from the Bay Area. Lloyed drops so many amazing insights and helpful tips to learn from. We hope you enjoy the conversation, video and listen to the full audio podcast. Be well and connect with Lloyed Lobo.
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2023-07-2748 min
Superhuman SwitchFrom Overcoming Obstacles to Achieving Success: The Inspiring Story of Lloyed Lobo - Cofounder at Boast.AI & TractionIn this episode, we have a special guest, Lloyed Lobo, who has achieved great success in the startup world despite facing various challenges. Lloyed is a software engineering graduate with over 15 years of experience in the US and Canadian startup scene. He is the founder of Boast AI, which generates eight-figure annual revenue, and Traction, a global community that helps leaders of fast-growing companies learn how to scale their businesses.Lloyed's passion for community building is remarkable, and he has a unique talent for launching new products. Despite facing obstacles, he has managed...
2023-05-081h 29
Founder Journey | The Untold Stories of the Founder JourneyThe Founders Journey ft. Lloyed Lobo of Boast.AI and TractionWelcome to the first season of TechTOgether’s Founder’s Journey series.
In this series, we talk with the founders of emerging Canadian tech start-ups, and learn about their journey to building their current businesses.
Today’s guest is Lloyed Lobo, Founder of Boast.AI and Traction.
Today, Lloyed shares his unique tips for Founders, how to build communities to empower your business and brand, and all the important lessons young Founders should take into account when launching their business.
Connect with Lloyed online or on LinkedIn.
To keep...
2023-03-1756 min
Entrepreneur's HandbookHappiness Vs Success From The Refugee Who Raised Over $100 Million w/ Lloyed Lobo | Traction Boast.AIInspirational stories plus practical takeaways from the entrepreneurship world. Today we have Lloyed Lobo, the cofounder of both Boast.AI and Traction.Boast.AI have raised over $100m and Lloyed sits on the board after previously being President. Traction is a community of entrepreneurs that 100,000 strong.To build these kinds of organizations when he grew up in a warzone where he had to drive through what the locals called death valley to get to the shops is remarkable. Since Lloyed...
2022-12-0133 min
Success Story with Scott D. ClaryLloyed Lobo - Co-Founder & President of Boast.ai | How to Build a Community➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The Guest Lloyed Lobo is the co-founder and president of Boast.ai, which automates access to billions in R&D tax credits and innovation incentives so companies can fuel their growth while preserving equity and avoiding red-tape. Armed with $123M USD in funding, Boast.ai is on a mission to help innovative companies become successful.Lloyed also co-chairs Traction, a community of over 90k+ founders and tech professionals co-founded by Boast.ai, that brings leaders from the fastest growing companies li...
2022-11-231h 29
Startup Hypeman: The GOAT to Market ShowS18E12: Mastering Community-Led Growth with Traction & Boast Co-Founder Lloyed Lobo (Season Finale!)8-figure revenue. $123 million raise. A community of 100,000+ members.The buzzword in Silicon Valley is 'Product-Led Growth', but is PLG really the future?Lloyed Lobo Lobo thinks its CLG -- COMMUNITY-Led Growth. Building COMMUNITY is a low-cost, high-growth option that can become your ultimate moat. Lloyed would know — building up the Tractionconf.io community allowed his company Boast to bootstrap to that 8-figure revenue and pull in that massive raise. In the season finale episode of Startup Hypeman: The Podcast, I had the honor of...
2022-09-1750 min
Launch AMAHow to Build the World's Greatest Startup Network | Lloyed Lobo, Boast.AILaunch's VP of Programs Sam Chan interviews Lloyed Lobo on what he thinks makes a great startup network.
Lloyed Lobo is the Co-founder of Boast.AI, a fintech platform that automates access to billions in R&D tax credits and government funding to help innovative companies fuel their growth. He also co-chairs Traction, a non-profit community of +100k innovators where leaders from the fastest growing companies share learnings on building, growing, and scaling companies via weekly webinars, regular meetups, and conferences. Lloyed has been covered in Forbes, TechCrunch, Fox Business, SF Biz Journals, and VentureBeat. He has...
2022-04-0600 min
This New WayIf It's Perfect, It's Too Late: Why You Should Give Up Tasks and Delegate Projects (with Lloyed Lobo co-founder and President of Boast.AI)https://fellow.app/supermanagers/lloyed-lobo-boast-if-its-perfect-its-too-late-why-you-should-give-up-tasks-and-delegate-projects/
Are you only shipping projects when they’re perfect?
If it’s perfect, it’s too late!
Lloyed Lobo is the Co-founder and President of Boast.AI and also chairs the annual TractionConf.io.
In episode #93, Lloyed shares why the more you give up as a leader, the better.
We also talked about creating a community of practice first rather than product, and Lloyed shared his CAMPER framework around community building that you can implement into your strategy.
Tune in to hear all ab...
2022-03-3145 min
The Generation Hustle PodcastGHP #63 - Maximizing Innovation, Successful Entrepreneurship & Life Lessons From War with Lloyed Lobo!Episode 63 is with Lloyed Lobo, Co-Founder and President of Boast A.I.
Boast A.I helps companies access the billions of dollars available in R&D tax credits and funding to improve insights and grow faster. Their software integrates financial, engineering, and project data to increase the speed, accuracy, and size of eligible tax incentives. In other words, Boast helps you maximize claims and innovate faster while you run your business.
Lloyed is an entrepreneur through and through, with a never ending desire to keep moving, building, and hustling. We talk to Lloyed about his...
2022-03-0256 min
Tearsheet Podcast: Exploring Financial Services Together‘If you build a community, you won't become a commodity’: Boast AI’s Lloyed LoboWelcome to the Tearsheet Podcast. I’m Tearsheet editor in chief, Zack Miller. I like to say that it takes a village to raise a fintech firm. You can really see the power of the ecosystem when it comes to successful companies in our space like Square and Plaid.
Lloyed Lobo has seen first hand the power of having an audience. Launched in a spare bedroom with pizza nights, the community he co-founded, Traction, now numbers 100,000 people building companies. Lloyed’s company, Boast AI, has seen the fruits of this community. It helps companies apply for R&D tax credits. With...
2022-01-3121 minTearsheet Podcast: Exploring financial services together‘If you build a community, you won't become a commodity’: Boast AI’s Lloyed LoboWelcome to the Tearsheet Podcast. I’m Tearsheet editor in chief, Zack Miller. I like to say that it takes a village to raise a fintech firm. You can really see the power of the ecosystem when it comes to successful companies in our space like Square and Plaid.
Lloyed Lobo has seen first hand the power of having an audience. Launched in a spare bedroom with pizza nights, the community he co-founded, Traction, now numbers 100,000 people building companies. Lloyed’s company, Boast AI, has seen the fruits of this community. It helps companies apply for R&D tax credits. With...
2022-01-3121 min
The Community-Led Growth Show#The Community-Led Growth Show - Episode 09 w/ Lloyed Lobo, Co-Founder & President at Boast.AI.In this episode of The Community-Led Growth Show, our Host Joel Primack interviews Lloyed Lobo, Co-Founder & President at Boast.AI and Co-Founder and Co-Chair at TractionConf.io.
Lloyed kicks off the show by sharing the strategic value to companies that have a Community-Led Growth Go-To-Market (GTM) motion, through his previous experiences in startups. Boast.AI built a community for innovators and those who support them through events and other engagement strategies. He shares the differences between building a community around a product vs. building a community of practice.
Focus on the passion for building community...
2022-01-1829 min
Business Infrastructure - Curing Back Office Blues177: Lloyed Lobo Reveals How to Quickly Secure R&D Tax Credits for Funding Business Innovation with Boast.AIEvery U.S. Dollar in Research & Development (R&D) tax credit yields $20 in new economic activity. With that kind of return, why don’t more small businesses take advantage of these tax credits? Answering that question is what led Lloyed Lobo on his fintech journey. * With a background in software engineering, Lloyed was already familiar with technology companies and enjoyed a successful career leading sales and marketing teams as well as being a serial entrepreneur. One venture was Boast Capital – a consulting firm focused on securing R&D tax credits for businesses. That’s when the answer to the...
2021-11-2851 min
Innovation Drivers PodcastIDP008 | Innovation Drivers with Lloyed Lobo
IDP008 | Innovation Drivers with Lloyed Lobo
Lloyed is the Co-founder and President of Boast.AI, a fintech platform that automates access to billions in R&D tax credits and government funding to help innovative companies fuel their growth join Humza Teherany, CTO and Digital Officer at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and Edwin Frondozo for a discussion on innovating cybersecurity in Canada.
Links
Lloyed Lobo on LinkedIn
Boast.ai Website
Humza Teherany on LinkedIn
Edwin Frondozo on LinkedIn
CIO Association of Canada
The Business Leadership Podcast
If I...
2021-07-2238 min
Founder JourneyLloyed Lobo - Co-Founder and President of BOAST.aiWe are concluding our last episode in our #FounderJourneySeries Season 1 with Lloyed Lobo. He is the Co-founder and President of Boast.AI and our Traction conference Co-founder!
Lloyed walks us through his humble beginnings growing up in Kuwait, the switch that made him jump ship into starting his own company, building a tech company in San Francisco, work life balance and of course, some solid entrepreneurial advice.
2021-05-1444 min
The Growth Engine PodcastLloyed Lobo on How Building a Community Helps Grow RevenueLloyed Lobo joins the podcast to discuss the reasons why it’s important to focus on the right tasks when you run a business. Lloyed’s the president and cofounder of a company called boast.ai, aimed to help streamline the R&D process for businesses while providing them the capital when they need it. Listen in and discover great insights in digital marketing and SaaS based businesses.
2021-04-3040 min
The Sales Hacker Podcast157: Bootstrapping, Building & Scaling Startups w/ Lloyed LoboOverview:This week on the Sales Hacker podcast, we speak with Lloyed Lobo, Cofounder at Boast.AI.Boast.AI automates access to billions in R&D tax credits and innovation incentives so companies can fuel their growth while preserving equity and avoiding red tape. Lloyed also co-chairs Traction, a community that brings leaders from the fastest growing companies together to share insights into building and scaling startups via weekly webinars, regular meetups, and an annual conference. We hear about Lloyd’s extensive entrepreneurial background and the powerful lessons he has learned along the way.What You’ll Learn How Boast.AI s...
2021-04-2031 min
The GTMnow Podcast157: Bootstrapping, Building & Scaling Startups w/ Lloyed LoboOverview:This week on the Sales Hacker podcast, we speak with Lloyed Lobo, Cofounder at Boast.AI.Boast.AI automates access to billions in R&D tax credits and innovation incentives so companies can fuel their growth while preserving equity and avoiding red tape. Lloyed also co-chairs Traction, a community that brings leaders from the fastest growing companies together to share insights into building and scaling startups via weekly webinars, regular meetups, and an annual conference. We hear about Lloyd’s extensive entrepreneurial background and the powerful lessons he has learned al...
2021-04-2031 minThe Sales Hacker Podcast157: Bootstrapping, Building & Scaling Startups w/ Lloyed LoboOverview:This week on the Sales Hacker podcast, we speak with Lloyed Lobo, Cofounder at Boast.AI.Boast.AI automates access to billions in R&D tax credits and innovation incentives so companies can fuel their growth while preserving equity and avoiding red tape. Lloyed also co-chairs Traction, a community that brings leaders from the fastest growing companies together to share insights into building and scaling startups via weekly webinars, regular meetups, and an annual conference. We hear about Lloyd’s extensive entrepreneurial background and the powerful lessons he has learned along the way.What You’ll L...
2021-04-2031 min
The AFT podcast: At the Forefront of Transactions | Payments | Fintech | Pay-tech | BankingRaising $100 Million while beating COVID-19 - the story of Lloyed Lobo and Boast.aiLloyed Lobo, co-founder and president of Boast.ai talks about his bootstraps story and how he raised VC funding. We talk about Boast.ai’s recent $100 million funding round, which Lloyed secured while battling COVID-19.
For those interested in grant funding: https://www.opengrants.io/
Boast.ai is hiring. Check out the open positions here: https://boastcapital.com/careers/
Check out some hackathons here.
Lloyed's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyedlobo/
2021-04-0829 min
Uncharted PodcastUncharted Podcast #70, How paying it forward helped Boast.AI raise $123 Million in funding, and Lloyed Lobo reflects on near death experience with COVID-19This week's episode is brought to you by Oracle NetSuite (sign up for a personalized product tour at www.netsuite.com/scale) and Indeed (get a $75 credit for your job post at indeed.com/scale)
Lloyed is the co-founder and president of Boast.AI, a company that is working to streamline and automate access to billions in R&D credits and innovation incentives so companies can fuel their growth while preserving equity and avoiding red-tape. Armed with $123M USD in funding, Boast.AI is on a mission to help innovative companies become successful.
Lloyed also co...
2021-02-2329 min
Leveling Up with Eric SiuHow To Create A Community of 60,000+ Strong And Use It As Your Secret Weapon (With Lloyed Lobo from Boast AI and Traction Conference)If you want to build a community you have to focus on how you can provide value to them, but once you have one you can save a lot of money on marketing. Connecting people is Lloyed Lobo’s superpower, and today we talk to him about how he built a community of over 60,000 people and the returns this investment of his time is producing. Lloyed is Co-Founder and President of Boast.AI, and he is also one of the Co-Founders of the amazing Traction Conference. Before getting into the topic of community, Lloyed gives us the rundown of ho...
2020-11-2333 min
Leveling Up with Eric SiuHow To Create A Community of 60,000+ Strong And Use It As Your Secret Weapon (With Lloyed Lobo from Boast AI and Traction Conference)If you want to build a community you have to focus on how you can provide value to them, but once you have one you can save a lot of money on marketing. Connecting people is Lloyed Lobo’s superpower, and today we talk to him about how he built a community of over 60,000 people and the returns this investment of his time is producing. Lloyed is Co-Founder and President of Boast.AI, and he is also one of the Co-Founders of the amazing Traction Conference. Before getting into the topic of community, Lloyed gives us the rundown of ho...
2020-11-2333 min
People at WorkEmbrace your people instead of chasing the dollar with Lloyed LoboComing out of a toxic workplace with a CEO who saw everyone as a lemon, to squeeze the most out of, Lloyed Lobo knew that he wanted to build a different kind of business. That’s been his mission since he co-founded Boast.AI almost a decade ago.
His people-first approach shines through every area of the company. It’s centered on hiring smart people (who demonstrate empathy, trust, passion and are wildly innovative), and weaving a pay-it-forward attitude into the fabric of the culture.
As authentic as he is open, Lloyed gave me a guid...
2020-08-1733 min