Lubo Smid - Podcast Details

Shows

Claudie Cross, Za slovy #77: Lubo Smid: „Jestli ten můj život má skončit teď a tady, tak já ničeho nelituji a jsem spokojenej s tím, jak jsem ten život doposud žil.”Lubo Smid ~ spoluzakladatel, aktuálně majoritní vlastník a CEO STRV, vývojářské firmy, která si vydobyla renomé nejen u nás, ale celosvětově a to především v USA. Firmy, jež stojí za aplikacemi, které denně používají miliony lidí, a která mimo jiné vytvářela aplikaci i pro Arnolda Schwarzeneggera.Lubo není jen úspěšný byznysmen, ale i sportovec, vizionář a člověk, který věří v sílu disciplíny, týmové práce a neustálého růstu. Jeho příběh ukazuje, že cesta k úspěchu nevede přes rychlá vítězství, ale přes dlouhodobou vášeň, pokoru...

2025-10-2047 min

Jiří Rostecký Převzal firmu se 180 lidmi na palubě. Jak dělá byznys nejen v Americe STRV? | Lubo SmidLubo Smid, spoluzakladatel vývojářského studia STRV, odkoupil podíly svých tří společníků a stal se jediným majitelem firmy. Už v roce 2018 převzal roli CEO, zatímco ostatní spoluzakladatelé se začali stahovat z aktivního řízení firmy. STRV začalo kromě klientských projektů vytvářet i projekty vlastní, ale nepřineslo mu to takové výsledky, jaké si přálo. Jak se taková firma řídí, jak bojovat s konkurencí a jak se buduje firma, která má kolem 180 lidí, roční tržby kolem 400 milionů korun a má tým v Praze, Brně, Los Angeles a v New Yorku? O tom bude tohle...

2025-02-0423 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #89 Grounding, Red Light Therapy, and Sunlight: Daily Protocols for Longevity | Sarah TurnerMeet Sarah, founder of CeraThrive and a leader in health innovation. With a background in pharmaceuticals, Sarah’s passion for light therapy and biohacking led her to create new devices that optimize brain function, improve gut health, and enhance overall well-being. By combining red light therapy, grounding, and structured water, Sarah is helping us understand more about health and longevity. Sarah Turner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebelscientist/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Photobiomodulation and Personal Journey 03:02 Grounding: The Science Behind Connection to Earth 05:59 The Importance of Red Light Therapy in Daily Life 09:14 Understanding Sunlight Deficiency and Its Effects 12:00 Ex...

2025-01-2352 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #88 The Unfiltered Story of Building the Tech Powerhouse of STRV | David SemeradWelcome to this special episode, where David Semerad and I sit down to share the real, unfiltered story of building STRV. Starting out as college kids with nothing, they’ve spent the last 13 years growing STRV into what it is today. In this episode, they reflect on the journey—the parties, the lessons, and the pivotal moments that haven’t really been talked about before. With Lubo now taking full ownership of the company, this felt like the right time to look back and share a bit more about the whole journey. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:56 The Early Days of STRV 06:04 Buildi...

2025-01-161h 23

Lubo Smid Podcast #71 From Salesman to Shaping the Future of Fan-Controlled Sports | Patrick DeesEither go all in or don’t do it at all, says Patrick Dees as he descents into the ice-cold Vltava River. The Co-founder & Chief Gaming Officer at Fan Controlled Sports and Entertainment doesn’t do things halfway. His key strategy is to say no to things and be selective about who you spend time with. Guess our podcast host Lubo Smid was the lucky one! It’s hard not to fall for Patrick when you meet him. Perhaps he takes it from his mom who taught him to always see the good in people...

2024-02-291h 00

Lubo Smid Podcast #70 Fitness Path: From Trainer to Venture Capitalist | Anthony VennareAnthony Vennare is the co-founder of Fitt Insider. Having his dad pass away from brain cancer, he realized early on the importance of health. Now he shares the simple fitness formula with thousands of subscribers and fellow fitness founders. Together with his brother Joe, they tapped into the multi-trillion industry and are now advising other companies on how to enter the world of health and wellness. Key takeaways: 1. Fitness doesn’t have to suck: hike, bike, answer your calls whilst walking 2. Basic fitness formula: move more, eat better, don...

2024-02-1648 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #70 Fitness Path: From Trainer to Venture Capitalist | Anthony VennareAnthony Vennare is the co-founder of Fitt Insider. Having his dad pass away from a brain cancer, he realized early on the importance of health. Now he shares the simple fitness formula with thousands of subscribers and fellow fitness founders. Together with his brother Joe, they tapped into the multi-trillion industry and are now advising other companies on how to enter the world of health and wellness. Key takeaways: 1. Fitness doesn’t have to suck: hike, bike, answer your calls whilst walking 2. Basic fitness formula: mov...

2024-02-1548 min

Failing to Success 328 | "16 Hour Work Days" with Lubo Smid of STRV🌟 Balancing Persistence and Adaptability: Emphasizing the crucial balance between steadfast dedication to business goals and the flexibility to pivot when necessary.🌟 The Role of Health in Entrepreneurship: Highlighting the journey towards integrating personal well-being into a successful business lifestyle.🌟 Diverse Mentorship for Growth: Sharing insights on the importance of engaging with a range of mentors to enrich and diversify the entrepreneurial experience.Lubo Smid, CEO of STRV, shares his experiences and lessons learned from over a decade in entrepreneurship. Lubo emphasizes the crucial balance between persistence and the ability to pivot. He acknowledges that while persistence is key to achiev...

2024-01-3110 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #69 From Google to Analyzing Elon Musk’s Speaking Skills with Yoodli | Lubo Smid PodcastVarun Puri is the co-founder of Yoodli, an AI-powered communication coach. After working closely with the ex president of Google, Varun co-founded Yoodli, now with $7 million secured. Turns out, 2 out of 3 people are afraid of public speaking, and it shows: filler words, unnatural body language, bad pacing. Yoodli solves all that. Varun talks the cruel process of fundraising, why small wins matter, how he handles needing a good cry sometimes, and what Yoodli thinks about Elon Musk’s eccentric speaking skills. Varun Puri on LinkedIn In the spotlight: Yoodli Lubo...

2023-11-3054 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #68 The Founder Proving It’s Never Too Late for Wealth & Dating AppsJR Gondeck is the CEO of video-based dating app Verge. He’s also a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor and a Managing Director at wealth management co. The Lerner Group. The man is a well of diverse knowledge who’s mastered his major/minor philosophy: Do what you’re good at as a major, focus on passion as a minor. He shares his blueprint for standing out in finance and tech, how visualization isn’t just fun and games, and why the world needs unfiltered dating. JR Gondeck on LinkedIn JR Gondeck on X In the sp...

2023-11-2356 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #67 How Founder of Superhuman Scored Millions With Email TricksRahul Vohra built the first Gmail plugin to scale to millions of users. It was acquired by LinkedIn. Having learned all things email, he then created Superhuman — the AI-powered, lightning-fast email with $75M in Series C and backed by Will Smith. Lucky for us, the email genius is an open book, so we kept the Qs rolling. How can you get rapid email responses and save 134 hrs/year with Command-K? What’s the strategy behind nabbing enterprise deals with Fortune 500s? Does Slack mean the end of email? And what does Rahul’s own inbox look like? Rahul Vohra...

2023-11-0453 min

THINK Business & Sales with Jon Dwoskin Speed Round with Lubo Smid Dive into an engaging speed round from THINK Business LIVE with Jon Dwoskin and Lubo Smid, Co-Founder & CEO of STRV. These quick-fire questions and candid answers reveal best advice, favorite books, and personal insights. Watch the full episode Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

2023-10-3102 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #66 Why the Volvo Innovation Leader Chooses the 'Misfit' Strategy for SuccessTimmy has an appetite for risk. From a homeless artist to working with Unity founders, he’s learned to walk the line between creative and critical thinking like a pro — by leading Volvo Cars innovative VR/AR initiatives, co-founding “incubator of dreams” The Point Labs and hiring all the misfits he can find. Pretty much living a life of both rock star and engineer, because why choose when you can do both? Timmy Ghiurau on LinkedIn Timmy Ghiurau on X In the spotlight: The Point Labs Brought to you by Lubo Smid

2023-10-271h 01

Lubo Smid Podcast #65 How Linkin Park Launched Victor Wang’s AI CareerVictor Wang was a lawyer, a hopeful founder, a nearly broke one… until Linkin Park stumbled onto his product: Kaiber, an AI video gen platform perfect for the band’s newest music video. Cut to cranking out 14 videos for Kid Cudi in 48 hours, achieving massive online traction and sticking to a “creative enablement, not replacement” AI mission, and you’ve got an entrepreneur brimming with advice — who somehow remains the nicest guy in the room. Victor Wang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stokebuilder/ Victor Wang on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/stokebuilder/ In the spo...

2023-10-1955 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #64 Why Athletes Like Travis & Jason Kelce Must Capitalize Before It All EndsThe founder of sports tech media powerhouse Profluence Sports is also an athlete, investor and creator. Andrew Petcash moves FAST because he refuses to work for anyone, and he’s convinced all athletes need to do the same before the opportunities are gone — which happens overnight. He tells us which sport is about to blow up, how he’s building an “athletic flywheel” and why reading books never loses value. Andrew Petcash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpetcash/ Andrew Petcash on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AndrewPetcash/ In the spotlight: Profluence Sports htt...

2023-10-131h 00

Lubo Smid Podcast #63 Meet the CEO of Reddit & Google Maps’ $18M BabyA tech freak for life, Uriel took a detour with the Israel Defense Forces before merging the best of Reddit and Google Maps to build Atly, a location-based app helping people explore the world. With 120,000 members, the user-generated product is on the rise — and marketing has nothing to do with it. Uriel explains why community trumps ads and provides tips on hitting military-level focus. ‘Cause if you think you’re focused, you’re probably not. Uriel Maslansky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uriel-maslansky/ Uriel Maslansky on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/UrielMaslansky/ In the...

2023-10-0555 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #62 Why a Two-Time Founder Can't Win AloneHow can team sports make you a better entrepreneur? For Mike Mahlkow, they redefined the concept of winning. As a Forbes 30 Under 30, 2x YC alum, angel investor and the co-founder/CEO of backend workflow builder Fastgen, the man’s got a handle on working “smarter.” He shares the one key driver of product success, putting in the due diligence before building a business and why investing feels like a fun break — even when juggling 15 companies. Mike Mahlkow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemahlkow/ Mike Mahlkow on X: https://twitter.com/MikeMahlkow/ In the s...

2023-09-2852 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #61 How Rob Sechrist Built a $1B+ Cannabis Empire in Real Estate“Bud, this is gonna be impossible to raise money for.” In the financing game for 20+ years, Rob spots a challenge faster than most. Rarely stops him from going for it anyway — and occasionally making a few millies in 30 min. The Co-founding President of private cannabis real estate lender Pelorus Capital Group talks navigating a high-risk industry and why weed packs a bigger punch than the NFL and NLB combined. Rob Sechrist on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-sechrist-7597686/ Rob Sechrist on X: https://x.com/m5_rob?s=20 In the spotlight: Pelorus Capital...

2023-09-2155 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #60 The Nerve Stressing You Out Is Anna Gudmundson’s Secret WeaponThe fight or flight response can be controlled. Once the CEO of stress tracking solution Sensate cracked the code, her science-backed hustle led to kickstarting a company in 48 hours. While Anna admits it’s all still “a little bit magic” to her, users across 50+ countries love it — and she’s got a lot to say about the vagus nerve, sonic resonance and the viral wellness trends out there. Anna Gudmundson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annakg/ Anna Gudmundson on X: https://twitter.com/annagud/ In the spotlight: Sensate https://www.getsensate.com/

2023-09-141h 03

Lubo Smid Podcast #59 How Amin Shaykho Turned TikTok Views Into an 8-Figure BizThey said TikTok was for kids. But not Amin; he was getting millions of views and rode that TikTok wave all the way to co-founding Kadama, a Gen-Z tutoring marketplace with 1 billion views that hit #2 on the App Store. The former Apple senior engineer (behind iMessenger and the Health App) talks what Gen Z wants, what it lacks and how to use socials to deliver on both. Amin Shaykho on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aminshaykho/ Amin Shaykho on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aminshaykho In the spotlight: Kadama https://www.kadama...

2023-09-071h 02

Podcast Tomáše Bravermana Lubo Smid (CEO, STRV) - Každá krize je zároveň příležitostí pro toho, kdo ji správně uchopíDo jubilejního 60. dílu Heureka podcastu přijal pozvání Lubo Smid, spoluzakladatel a CEO úspěšné technologické firmy STRV, které se před lety podařilo dobýt Ameriku. I takto mimořádně rozjetou raketu s tržbami přes 400 milionů korun však hodně potrápila pocovidová krize. Lubo prozradí, jak se jim podařilo postavit zpátky na nohy a jaké jsou jejich plány do budoucna. Nyní v STRV zdárně pokračují nejen ve vývoji softwaru pro klienty, ale především i v budování vlastních špičkových projektů, od ...

2023-07-261h 11

Michal Hubík Podcast Mobilní appku jsme dělali i Arnoldu Schwarzneggerovi. | #53 Lubo Smid: CEO STRVLubo Smid je spoluzakladatel a CEO technologické společnosti STRV, která vyvíjí významné mobilní a webové aplikace pro klienty po celém světě, mezi něž patří Tinder, Microsoft, ClassDojo a Hallmark. Narozen 1. července 1988 v Dvoře Králové nad Labem, Smid má impozantní vzdělávací pozadí, včetně inženýrského titulu z Univerzity Hradec Králové a bakalářského titulu z Coventry University. Připojil se k STRV v roce 2012 jako COO, kde hrál klíčovou roli v expanzi společnosti na americký trh. V roce 2018 se stal CEO společnosti a od té doby je zodpovědný za růst klientsk...

2023-07-251h 41

Making Markets Lubo Smid: Scaling Products and IdeasThis is Eric Golden and my guest this week is Lubo Smid, the CEO and co-founder of STRV, a successful design and engineering agency. Lubo has lots of experience in the Web3 space, building both client and in-house projects. In our conversation, we talk about the balancing act of building a Web3 game, why he’s excited about ticketing as a mainstream use-case for blockchains, and why it is not Web3 technology but applications that should get all the hype. Please enjoy my conversation with Lubo Smid.For the full show notes, transcript, and lin...

2023-06-3044 min

The Proven Entrepreneur Lubo SmidEntrepreneurship is not merely a destination; it is a perpetual journey of peaks, valleys, and the relentless pursuit of growth. In this episode, we sit down with Lubo Smid, the co-founder, and CEO of STRV, a leading software design and engineering company. Lubo shares personal anecdotes, highlighting the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship and the continuous journey toward improvement. As he ponders on his initial encounters with exchanging time, energy, and creativity for money, he emphasizes time as the most valuable currency that we all possess. As the conversation progresses, Lubo shares the defining moments of his entrepreneurial journey...

2023-06-1327 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #48 Marek Krizka (Sparring) - The Unbeatable Duo: Tech Founders & AI-empowered AttorneysAs the co-founder/CEO of Sparring, a legal partner for tech founders, Marek is an entrepreneur first — a trait that’s helped Sparring disrupt an industry notoriously resistant to change. The Forbes 30 Under 30 talks taking the mystery out of legal docs, refusing to work with oligarchs and why companies get “killed” due to mishandling shareholder agreements and regulations. Product featured: Sparring https://sparring.io/ Marek Krizka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marek-krizka-6243878a/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.linkedin.com/compan...

2023-06-0149 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #47 Harry Gestetner (Fanfix) - Turning a Dorm Room Biz Into 8 FiguresOn paper, Harry was a college kid that rode the “Gen Z creator” wave to fast success. He co-founded content monetization platform Fanfix, saw it get acquired by SuperOrdinary in 10 months and is now the co-CEO. But the truth is, raising capital at a young age is grueling, and there wasn’t much of it. So how did a few students build a premium product? “We were very scrappy.” Product featured: Fanfix https://www.fanfix.io/ Harry Gestetner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-gestetner-802041a1/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.c...

2023-05-2547 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #46 Rocky Collis (Mustard) - Tom Brady’s Secrets Are in the MustardLegendary pitch master Tom House coached Drew Brees and Tom Brady. These days, he’s working with Rocky, Jason Goldsmith and Luke Collis as the founding team behind Mustard — the only motion analysis coaching app providing real-time analytics and instruction from GOATs. Rocky shares how he built this dream team and why AI changes the game for injury prevention. Product featured: Mustard https://teammstrd.com/ Rocky Collis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-collis-282936126/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.linkedin.com/c...

2023-05-1859 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #45 Jacob Jaber (Philz Coffee) - A Cup of Joe Experience Worth $75 MillionPhilz Coffee is the largest independent 3rd-wave coffee company in the US, yet it’s retained the warmth instilled into its DNA back in 2003. Maybe it’s because co-founder Jacob obsesses over hiring, or because the now-investor knows “raising money can make you dumb.” He explains what makes a high-potential product, how to remain mindful when syncing brands with tech and a lot more. Product featured: Philz Coffee https://philzcoffee.com/ Jacob Jaber on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobjaber/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV:

2023-05-1146 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #44 Ryan Rottman (OSDB) - From Hollywood to Sports FortuneAfter gaining star power on the big screen, Ryan joined forces with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers to build OSDB — a digital sports platform with the most extensive sports info on the web. The actor turned entrepreneur shares how the duo is creating the IMDb of sports, advice for entering the tech industry and what it's like "not building for the 1% of top athletes, but for the other 99%." Product featured: OSDB https://www.osdbsports.com/ Ryan Rottman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rottman-7a271417b/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv...

2023-05-0455 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #43 Tech Trends Special - GPT-4: Searching for a SoulJoining us to discuss the newest version of OpenAI’s large language model is Jozef Reginac, our very own Data Science Engineering Director and a big machine learning enthusiast. Jozef helps answer what’s new with GPT-4, including how can individuals and companies utilize the updates while keeping themselves safe? And is pausing the advanced AI development for 6 months really necessary? Jozef Reginac on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jozefreginac/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strvcom https://www.in...

2023-04-2742 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #42 Nolan Romero Green (Angel Investor) - Backing 20+ Companies, Running a Fund & Staying SaneAs an angel investor behind 20+ companies, future fund manager and Thrive Market’s ex-Chief of Staff, Nolan’s got some wisdom. Why (or why not) work with close friends? How does “zooming out” separate great founders from the average? He gets into it all, plus how to earn respect from business leaders and investors, and why “vanity metrics” help no one. Nolan Romero Green on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-romero-green-a9947140/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strvcom https://www.in...

2023-04-201h 12

Lubo Smid Podcast #41 Ross Chanin (Artifact) - Capture Family Stories Like a Podcast ProBye, dusty family album. Hello, meaningful Artifact: recording family histories via studio-level quality with the help of pro interviewers. Applauded by the Wall Street Journal and co-founded by WeWork alum Ross Chanin, Artifact has 10,000 customers across 15 countries. But it didn’t start as a company, and Ross never viewed it as having to be a tech, venture-backed startup. Product featured: Artifact https://www.heyartifact.com/ Ross Chanin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosschanin/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.linkedin.com...

2023-04-1353 min

Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit Streamlining Your Business With Custom Software Solutions feat. Lubo SmidUnlocking New Business Opportunities with Software Solutions and Engineering In the modern era of business, staying ahead of the curve requires constant innovation and optimization. One key factor in achieving this is the implementation of software solutions and engineering. By leveraging the latest technologies, businesses can enhance their operations, products, and overall management capabilities. In this episode of Beyond 7 Figures, Lubo Smid, Co-founder and CEO of STRV shares insights on how software solutions and engineering can help businesses streamline processes, enhance productivity, and optimize efficiency. During the episode, Lubo Smid discusses his journey from being...

2023-04-0728 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #40 Luca Zicconi (Skoda) - Lessons From Skoda Cruising Into the MetaverseThe Web3 Studio Founder & Lead at Skoda kicked off Skodaverse with a bang — but also very carefully. From finding web3 enthusiasts across departments to identifying untapped e-mobility potential, it was a 24/7 commitment. All to build a 3D world packed with virtual test drives, an NFT gallery, events and full-body avatars… while making the tech behind it seem “invisible.” Product featured: Skoda https://www.skoda-auto.com/world/skodaverse Luca Zicconi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lzicconi/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.linked...

2023-04-0641 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #39 Tech Trends Special Ft. TheFutureParty - SVB: Trickle-Down Nightmare or a Lil’ Blip?Joining us to discuss the SVB elephant in the room is the co-founder/CEO of community-based media platform TheFutureParty. Boye analyzes how unreliable banks accelerate the stock option of cryptocurrency and why “nothing is truly decentralized.” Is gold the safest bet? Or is it real estate? And looking at AI — are human beings just math equations? Topics based on: STRV Tech Trends Reports https://www.strv.com/blog/strv-tech-trends-report-march-23-product Product featured: TheFutureParty https://futureparty.com/ Boye Fajinmi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boye-fajinmi/ Brought to you by STRV: https...

2023-03-3033 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #38 Tiffany Kelly (Curastory) - An 8,000-Person Company, But It’s Just YouAfter working for Miami HEAT and ESPN, Tiffany Kelly founded Curastory — an all-in-one influencer video creation platform trusted by the NBA, Calm and StockX. The 30 Under 30 leader shares why you should never try to fit every investor, the dangers of FOMO and how creating a product before having the tech is like “building the plane as you’re in the air.” Product featured: Curastory https://curastory.co/ Tiffany Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffmkell/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.linke...

2023-03-2349 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #37 Tasneem Amina (Kindred) - Respecting the Power of a Give-to-Get ProductAfter growing Opendoor for years, Tasneem co-founded home-swapping network Kindred, a sustainable rival to Airbnb. By now, launching products is second nature. Some advice? Attach yourself to the problem, not the solution — which will change. Spend months getting to know your co-founder to eliminate a ton of risk. And with a give-to-get product, place trust above all. Product featured: Kindred https://livekindred.com/ Tasneem Amina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasneem-amina-488ab0a8/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strvcom

2023-03-1651 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #36 Adam Gefkovicz (Untapped) - The Next Gen of LinkedIn Represents the Face of AmericaConscious capitalism is a powerful concept, but it takes work. Inspired to get it right, Adam co-founded diversity-driven recruiting platform Untapped (valued at $400M). He shares why passion is extremely overrated, how being one of two co-CEOs feels like a co-founder dynamic on steroids and why, if you raise venture capital, it’s your duty to go as big as you can. Product featured: Untapped https://www.untapped.io/ Adam Gefkovicz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgefkovicz/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.li...

2023-03-091h 05

Lubo Smid Podcast #35 Phil Southerland (Supersapiens) - Real-time Glucose Insights Will Change Your LifeDiagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as an infant, Phil was told he’d be dead or blind by age 25. He defied all odds, thriving as a pro cyclist and founding Supersapiens, the world’s only min-by-min energy management system used by top athletes like Ironman World Champ Jan Frodeno to keep going… and going. Glucose monitoring is the future of performance — and a healthy life. Product featured: Supersapiens https://www.supersapiens.com Phil Southerland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psoutherland/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https...

2023-03-0242 min

The Best Business Podcast 251: How an Employee Strived for Ownership in his $20MM Tech Company... Lubo Smid of STRVLubo Smid is the Co-Founder and CEO of STRV. Lubo is a tech entrepreneur with a passion for cutting-edge technology and an adventurous lifestyle. He has co-founded STRV, a design and engineering company, that built products for prominent startups like Tinder, The Athletic or Citizen and well-established brands like Microsoft or Barry’s. This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranBridge Consulting and Top 1% US Franchise Consultant is here to help you explore the world of non-food franchising opportunities today. Jon and his team are part of the largest brokerage in the US...

2023-02-271h 02

Entrepreneur Stories 4⃣ Inspiration 251: How an Employee Strived for Ownership in his $20MM Tech Company... Lubo Smid of STRVLubo Smid is the Co-Founder and CEO of STRV. Lubo is a tech entrepreneur with a passion for cutting-edge technology and an adventurous lifestyle. He has co-founded STRV, a design and engineering company, that built products for prominent startups like Tinder, The Athletic or Citizen and well-established brands like Microsoft or Barry’s. This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranBridge Consulting and Top 1% US Franchise Consultant is here to help you explore the world of non-food franchising opportunities today. Jon and his team are part of the largest brokerage in the US...

2023-02-271h 02

Lubo Smid Podcast #34 Tech Trends Special Ft. TheFutureParty - Will AI Reform Twitter & Apple?We welcome back the co-founder/CEO of community-based media platform TheFutureParty to dissect this month’s biggest AI news. It’s clear that every browser will soon be run by AI. How can Twitter benefit? Will Apple announce its own AI search engine this year? And once we allow AI to take over the entire public space (which feels inevitable), what are the consequences? Topics based on: STRV Tech Trends Reports https://www.strv.com/blog/strv-tech-trends-report-february-23-product Product featured: TheFutureParty https://futureparty.com/ Boye Fajinmi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boye-fajinmi/ Brou...

2023-02-2358 min

Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship Raising the Bar and Peak Performance, How Lubo Smid Bootstrapped STRV to $20 MillionThis week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Lubo Smid. Where to start with Lubo? He is a tech entrepreneur with a passion for cutting-edge technology and an adventurous lifestyle. He is the co-Founder & CEO of STRV, software design & engineering team with over 200 people based in Prague and Los Angeles. The company’s worked with everyone from prominent startups like the Ahtletic to Microsoft. Lubo’s been recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30, a Deloitte Tech Fast 50, and the Financial Times 1000. He’s built STRV to $20 million in revenue and spends his free time incubating new products und erthe STRV labs brand as well doing adve...

2023-02-2254 min

21st Century Entrepreneurship Lubo Smid: Striving for More - Making Products with Quality and ReputationIn this episode of the podcast, Lubo Smid shares his story of how he grew STRV into a successful and reputable tech company that specializes in software design & engineering. He talks about the importance of reputation, having a strong, positive mindset and embracing an 'A+' team mentality to help differentiate them from the competition in an industry with so much competition. He also discusses the value of referrals in helping their business to scale, how delivering an extraordinary product or providing great service is essential for marketing, and how to leverage conferences to spread the word about their...

2023-02-1830 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #33 Steven Eidelman (Modern Animal) - Modernizing the Outdated World of Pet CareThere’s a side of the veterinary world we don’t see. Antiquated clinics, poor work-life balance and stress lead to high churn and suicide rates. Led by founder/CEO Steven, Modern Animal uses interior design, technology and fair compensation to change that. With goals far beyond profitability, building a company can feel like eating glass. His advice? “You have to love hard.” Product featured: Modern Animal https://www.modernanimal.com/ Steven Eidelman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveneidelman/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https...

2023-02-161h 01

Lubo Smid Podcast #32 Steven Galanis (Cameo) - Behind the Billion $$ Simplicity of Cameo“The selfie is the new autograph” — the first eureka moment for Cameo co-founders, including CEO Steven. What did it take to raise $65 million without a pitch deck and ultimately reach a $1 billion valuation? A hustler, hacker and hipster trio is a good start. Then roll out the red carpet for users, keep the product super simple and don’t ever think you’re done (Cameo Kids, anyone?). Product featured: Cameo https://www.cameo.com/ Steven Galanis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevengalanis/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STR...

2023-02-0945 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #31 Rachel Jacobson (The Drone Racing League) - Drone Racing a Gen Z SensationHow do you create a league made for tech fans and capture the attention of sports fans while you’re at it? As the President of The Drone Racing League and with 20+ years of experience in the NBA, Rachel will tell you how. The F1 for the skies has entered 320 million households, going mainstream at record speed… and her visionary leadership plays a big role in all of it. Product featured: The Drone Racing League https://thedroneracingleague.com/ Rachel Jacobson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/racheljacobsonrosen/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv...

2023-02-0231 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #30 Igor Pogany (The AI Advantage) - Become Superhuman With AI & ChatGPTIgor’s educational YouTube channel The AI Advantage gains thousands of new subscribers nearly every day as he continues to unlock people’s superpowers by discovering AI’s endless possibilities. We discuss the true power of ChatGPT, the life-changing effects of having a virtual assistant at our fingertips and why things may seem cool now, but it’s all just beginning. Channel featured: The AI Advantage https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHhYXsLBEVVnbvsq57n1MTQ Igor Pogany on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igorpogany/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow S...

2023-01-2643 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #29 Tech Trends Special Ft. TheFutureParty - Why Apps Don’t Want You 24/7We’re back with the co-founder/CEO of community-based media platform TheFutureParty! Boye pops by to share his predictions for 2023. Does any VR device other than contact lenses make sense? Is appointment usability the next big thing for apps? Do businesses need AI to remain profitable? And what’s next for OpenAI, which we’re all playing with like kiddos with a new toy? Topics based on: STRV Tech Trends Reports https://www.strv.com/blog/strv-tech-trends-report-january-23-product Product featured: TheFutureParty https://futureparty.com/ Boye Fajinmi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boye-fajinmi/ Brough...

2023-01-191h 01

Lubo Smid Podcast #28 Khadesha Okwudili (Agapé) - Turning a Near-death Experience Into Unconditional LoveKhadesha was on her way to becoming a surgeon when a life-threatening diagnosis put her dream of helping humankind on pause. But she persevered and brought that dream back with Agapé, a YC-backed wellness app for couples that nurtures physical and emotional intimacy — all rooted in scientific research and relationship therapy loved by millions of couples worldwide. Product featured: Agapé https://www.getdailyagape.com/ Khadesha Okwudili on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khadeshaokwudili/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strvcom http...

2023-01-1258 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #27 Tino Forbidden (Rumpel Crew) - Growing Resilient Communities, from Red Bull to NFTsIs the NFT bubble about to burst? Not if you ask Tino. As the founder of Rumpel crew NFT and streetwear brand Life is Porno, former brand manager at Red Bull, author, podcast host and more, Tino believes in the power of communities — and getting the most out of them. We talk healthy growth, profit, knowing what’s “too good to be true” and grinding when times are tough. Product featured: Rumpel crew NFT https://rumpelcrew.com/ Tino Forbidden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinoforbidden/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv...

2023-01-051h 06

Lubo Smid Podcast #26 David Pavlik (ShipMonk) - An Insider’s Take on Dream Jobs, Elon Musk & AIWhen you’ve worked at Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix and SpaceX, what’s left to do? For David, it all led to being the CTO of order fulfillment company ShipMonk. We got him talking about his current role, the interview processes at the behemoths he’s worked for, why he believes Elon doesn’t care about the stock market and what it’ll look like when AI’s driving around town. Product featured: ShipMonk https://www.shipmonk.com/ David Pavlik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpav/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com...

2022-12-2958 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #25 Matej Ftacnik (Vacuumlabs) - Conquering the Mind, Body & Fintech MarketAs the CEO of Vacuumlabs, Matej believes in scratching your own itch to create an easy-to-use product. That’s how you make an impact — and he should know. Before leading the company that “puts the tech in fintech,” Matej spent years winning startup events, earning multiple Forbes features and co-founding creative space The Spot Slovakia. How? Prioritizing unorthodox ideas. Product featured: Vacuumlabs https://vacuumlabs.com/ Matej Ftacnik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ftacnik/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.linkedin.com/comp...

2022-12-2255 min

CEO na ostří nože Lubo Smid (STRV): Pokud bychom z byznysu neměli mít dobrý pocit, radši ho ztratíme. Děje se to běžněJakou firemní kulturu mají v STRV a jaké principy vyznávají? Co je podle Lubo Smida klíčem k úspěchu firmy? Jaký mindsed by měl mít každý, kdo v STRV pracuje? O tom všem mluvil ve studiu Lubo Smid, CEO firmy STRV.

2022-12-2136 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #24 Tech Trends Special Ft. TheFutureParty - Will 2023 Be the Year of AI?The co-founder/CEO of community-based media platform TheFutureParty, Boye Fajinmi, joins our Tech Trends Special for the first time (but not the last!) to talk the year’s biggest news — from AI blowing minds to fragmentation of social media, the crypto sphere cleanse, the unraveling of Big Tech and what we can expect from 2023. Spoiler: don’t be so quick to roast the Zuck! Topics based on: STRV Tech Trends Reports https://www.strv.com/blog/strv-tech-trends-report-november-22-product Product featured: TheFutureParty https://futureparty.com/ Boye Fajinmi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boye-fajinmi/ Brough...

2022-12-1541 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #23 Howard Makler (Innovation Refunds) - Saving 5,000 Businesses Takes a Seasoned ProA multi-company founder with an 11-year tenure at Wharton is just a part of Howard’s resume spanning 3 decades. As the founder/CEO of Innovation Refunds, he’s helped businesses recover $1B+ in tax credits. It’s no wonder he’s been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNN and more. So, when a guy this busy talks about “the theory of disruptive innovation,” we’re all ears. Product featured: Innovation Refunds https://www.innovationrefunds.com/ Howard Makler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardmakler/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ ...

2022-12-0848 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #22 Art Basel Special - Hey Lubo, What’s With All the Web3 Events?Switching it up! STRV CMO Fedor Filimonov interviews our host Lubo Smid about STRV’s upcoming event at Miami’s Art Basel and how web3 changes the experience. Lubo also shares tips on getting the best out of networking at leading events, how STRV Labs product Enter aims to onboard millions to the web3 world and why the bear market’s not so bad (really). Product featured: Enter https://www.enter.xyz/ Fedor Filimonov on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fedor-filimonov-7373477b/ Lubo Smid on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lubosm...

2022-11-2934 min

Grateful Show #76: Lubo Smid - From Silicon Valley Into Web3Lubo Smid is the CEO and Co-Founder of STRV. They grew their business from 10 people to almost 200 and expanded from Europe to the US, and they are Entering the Web3.We talked about many exciting things --> like what it takes to build a team, how to hustle, how early we actually are in web3, early Web2 silicon valley vibes vs. Early Web3 vibes, the biggest opportunities in this space, and so much more.Guest:Lubo Smid (lubo.eth)Hosted By Grateful Crew:GratefulApe.eth

2022-11-261h 37

Lubo Smid Podcast #21 Andrej Hano (Birdwingo) - Investing in What Matters for Gen Z & MillennialsOwning parts of companies that make the world better? That’s what Birdwingo enables — thanks to the CEO/co-founder’s vision of making an investment app with heart…and the lowest fees in most of Europe. Andrej explains why the platform offers ETFs along with stocks (unlike Revolut), what makes the US way ahead of Europe and how today’s generation stands out. Product featured: Birdwingo https://www.birdwingo.com/ Andrej Hano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrej-hano/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: http...

2022-11-2454 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #20 Tech Trends Special - Meta’s Struggleverse & Nailing Your Pitch DeckOn the first episode of our monthly Tech Trends Special, STRV Marketing Manager Nikki Korobeynik joins us to discuss Meta’s billion-dollar bet on VR, the Twitter Blue shakeup and which pitch deck slides really get the most attention — even during bear market times. And why are startups Resound and Agapé on Nikki’s radar? Uhm, we’ll let him, uhm, explain. Topics based on: STRV Tech Trends Report https://www.strv.com/blog/strv-tech-trends-report-november-22-product Nikita Korobeynik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikitakorobeynik/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv...

2022-11-1743 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #19 Dylan Robbins (Lucra) - Friendly Sports Betting Captures the USStarted at Duke and Stanford, now we here. Dylan is the founder/CEO of Lucra, a betting platform for (not just) casual sports fans that includes everything from the NBA and NFL to Wordle, TikTok trends and custom games. Dylan talks partnering with brands like Spartan Race, BTS of the business model, fundraising, legalities being a “chicken and egg on steroids” matter and more. Product featured: Lucra https://lucrasports.com/ Dylan Robbins on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-robbins-56338b63/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV...

2022-11-1051 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #18 Mag Rodriguez (EVEN) - How Can Music Artists Prosper From Web3?Mag has long been the man behind the music — managing artist IshDARR, running Magic Studios and directing accelerator programs at gener8tor. Turns out, it was all leading to EVEN. As the founder and CEO, Mag empowers artists and fans to invest in each other by giving musicians the chance to connect with fans directly under one web3-powered roof. Product featured: EVEN https://even.biz/ Mag Rodriguez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magisformagic/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Fo...

2022-11-0359 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #17 Matej Zak (Trezor) - Keeping Crypto Offline & Safe for MillionsTrezor, the crypto hardware wallet used by the likes of Twitter’s Jack Dorsey, is getting a new CEO. Matej joined the team a few years back as a product manager. He swiftly became the CPO and now, it’s time for his biggest challenge yet. How’d he do it? We discuss his journey, how to protect your Bitcoin, hot wallets vs. hardware and what’s on the horizon. Product featured: Trezor https://trezor.io/ Matej Zak on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matejzak/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com...

2022-10-271h 05

Lubo Smid Podcast #16 Thomas Fields & Brian Blum (GRIND) - Basketball Garage Dream Meets Shark TankYears before impressing on Shark Tank, Techstars and hitting Forbes 30 Under 30, Thomas was an injured high school NBA hopeful in need of an affordable, portable b-ball shooting machine. And since it didn’t exist, he designed and built his own. Today, along with CMO Brian, the guys are taking the fan-favorite GRIND to new heights — via gamification, virtual training and more. Product featured: GRIND Basketball https://www.grindbasketball.com/ Thomas Fields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfieldsgrind1/ Brian Blum on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-blum-707660b3/ Brought to y...

2022-10-201h 01

Lubo Smid Podcast #15 Milan Kovacic (Cosmic Latte) - Connecting 10M Users via LGBTQ+ Dating AppsBackpacking, Buddhism, engineering, consulting… Milan discovered life on his own terms before becoming the CEO of dating app portfolio Cosmic Latte. How has mindfulness informed his leadership? What does it take to keep the market-leading lesbian (Zoe) and gay (Surge) apps on top? And how can Neuralink help us achieve ultimate love and understanding? Product featured: Cosmic Latte https://www.cosmiclatte.com/ Milan Kovacic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milan-kovacic-2a3482112/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Host Lubo Smid: linktr.ee/lubosmid ...

2022-10-061h 11

Lubo Smid Podcast #14 William Lobkowicz - Can NFTs Save a Noble Family’s Legacy?William may be a prince, but he also leads the Digital Media & Innovation activities of the Lobkowicz Collections — which houses 100,000+ historical artifacts. Thanks to him, the noble family is the first ever to turn its heritage into NFTs. He’s convinced that a new patronage model and the metaverse will help preserve a 700-year legacy… and it’s looking like he’s not wrong. Organization featured: House of Lobkowicz https://www.lobkowicz.cz/en William Lobkowicz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-rudolf-lobkowicz-12331278/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Foll...

2022-09-291h 11

Lubo Smid Podcast #13 Paul Anton (huupe) - From AR Game to World's First Smart HoopB-ball player, AR video game founder and the man behind huupe, the world’s first smart basketball hoop, Paul has put in the work. He talks securing $3.1M while in stealth mode for 3 years, sidelining marketing and how he combined hardware, software and gamified data into a product that has NBA players investing — and potential streaming and gaming partners excited. Product featured: huupe https://huupe.com/ Paul Anton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-anton-384b0799/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www...

2022-09-2245 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #12 Pauline Foessel (Artpool) - Helping NFT Artists Go Beyond CryptopunksAs the first curator-driven NFT art platform, Artpool’s got a lot to figure out. Luckily, its Founder and Director Pauline is well-equipped for the job. As a curator and artist herself, she’s helped galleries worldwide thrive. Today, she talks defining art now and in the future, helping artists sustain themselves, building communities and prioritizing mental health in a breakneck industry. Product featured: Artpool https://www.artpool.xyz/ Pauline Foessel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauline-foessel-56aa7811/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Foll...

2022-09-1558 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #11 Apple Event Special - Latest Updates & What’s Missing?Joining us to discuss Apple’s latest announcements is STRV CTO and self-proclaimed Apple fanboy Jan Kaltoun, who’s been developing products and mentoring iOS engineers for over a decade. Jan analyzes the good and the strange of the new Apple Watches, Airpods Pro 2, iPhone 14/14 Pro… plus the #1 missing piece of the puzzle and what’s next. Jan Kaltoun on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-kaltoun/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strvcom https://www.instagram.com/strvcom/

2022-09-081h 01

Lubo Smid Podcast #10 Mickey Maher (Dapper Labs) - Want a Billion Web3 Users? Cut the BSThe name behind CryptoKitties, NBA Top Shot and Flow (one of the world’s top 5 blockchains), Dapper Labs makes web3 seamless across the board. As the SVP of Partnerships, Mickey talks hitting $1 billion in transactions with NBA NFT collectibles, securing collabs with the likes of UFC, NFL and Ubisoft, and removing the friction in the web3 world. Next up, space exploration? Product featured: Dapper Labs https://www.dapperlabs.com/ Mickey Maher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickey-maher-507b775/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ ...

2022-09-0158 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #9 Angel “AROCK” Castillo (BPM Supreme) - Fresh Beats Delivery for DJs EverywhereBefore setting out to build an empire in the music industry, BPM Supreme founder and CEO Angel “AROCK” Castillo began his DJ career at the age of 12. Years later, thanks to the newest tech and a variety of impressive partnerships, BPM Supreme is a leading record pool for music creators worldwide. Next up? Expand and become the Adobe for music. Product featured: BPM Supreme https://www.bpmsupreme.com/ Angel “AROCK” Castillo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arocksworld/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strvcom https://www.instagram.com/strv

2022-08-2542 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #8 Richard Socher (you.com) - Taking on Google With YOU in ControlA true master of his craft, Richard is the founder and CEO of you.com — a search engine with zero targeted ads powered by trust, kindness, facts and AI. What led the former Salesforce Chief Scientist to build a safer internet? His thoughts on Google paying Apple $15B a year to invade our privacy, current dangers of online searching and the future of AI. Product featured: You https://you.com/ Richard Socher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-socher-19363b18/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/...

2022-08-181h 15

Lubo Smid Podcast #7 Boye Fajinmi (TheFutureParty) - From House Party to Curated NewsletterToday, TheFutureParty keeps its 160,000 subs happy by striking a balance of business and culture. But it all started with its Nigerian-born co-founder Boye throwing some fun Hollywood events. Brands took notice, then came content for and by the community… and now, even Kendrick Lamar can’t get enough. Next up: entering web3 without jeopardizing value. Product featured: TheFutureParty https://futureparty.com/ BoyeFajinmi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boye-fajinmi/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strvcom http...

2022-08-1159 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #6 Jim George (Still Life) - Finding Stillness in a Culture of DistractionAfter decades of helping people find clarity, Jim believes that all negative emotions are rooted in perceptions of the past and future. Everyone can achieve stillness — it’s just a matter of rebooting your system. That’s why he co-founded Still Life, a leading app that helps the body “downregulate.” We discuss the process, why the audio space is undervalued and how AI fits in. Product featured: Still Life https://still.life/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.linkedin.co...

2022-08-041h 02

Lubo Smid Podcast #5 Bryan Unkeless & Bryce Anderson (OMEGA Runner) - From Hunger Games to Web3 Comic BookWhen you start your career as a producer by spearheading movies like The Hunger Games, where do you go from there? If you’re Clubhouse Picture’s Bryan, you link up with your crypto-enthusiast colleague Bryce, create a colossal multiplatform world housing an epic saga called Omega RUNNER, and kick it off with an NFT-centered (already sold out!) comic book. Product featured: OMEGA Runner https://www.omegaxrunner.xyz/ Bryan Unkeless on Twitter: https://twitter.com/omegaxbryan Bryce Anderson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/brycebanderson Brought to you by STRV...

2022-07-2653 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #4 Patrick Dees (Fan Controlled Football) - Letting Football Fans Call the Shots? 20 Million Say ‘Yes, Please!’Learning football through Madden, owning a team with a rockstar, nabbing millions thanks to a PowerPoint presentation… Patrick’s earned his place as the co-founder and Chief Gaming Officer at Fan Controlled Football. So what does building a league run by fans and passing on meetings with the NFL get you? Nearly 20 million people tuning in, that’s what. Product featured: Fan Controlled Football https://www.fcf.io/ Patrick Dees on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-dees/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ F...

2022-07-2153 min

One More Question How Web3 can benefit from Web2 thinking – Lubo SmidHighlights from the conversationFor the majority of the people right now, there is just not a fast way to enter the tokenised worldIt doesn't matter whether you are in the app store or whether you have a web-based game, you need to work on the marketing strategy regardlessProjects are getting a lot of traction for no reason – just because of the hypeWe are very early and there are a lot of opportunities. So I definitely think that the bar right now [is] very, very low...if there is any bar at this pointIt's a wild west, but I...

2022-07-1842 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #3 Yossi Hasson (Metaversal) - Who’ll Really End up Leading the Web3 Movement?A new asset class and a global liquid marketplace used to be sci-fi dreams. Today, according to Metaversal co-founder/CEO, it’s all a few steps from reality. With 20 years of experience and a $60 million investment locked in, Yossi’s a guy worth listening to. He shares advice on entering the NFT space, thoughts on Meta’s twisted DNA and incoming trends. Product featured: Metaversal https://www.metaversal.gg/ Yossi Hasson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yossi-hasson/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: ...

2022-07-1453 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #2 Martin Sokol (Decentraland) - What Happens When 400k Users Run a 3D Virtual World?“When it comes down to the metaverse, we’re living in one already.” Lubo and Martin discuss all things Decentraland as the foundation’s Growth Marketing Manager talks bringing 60+ brands like Dolce & Gabbana to the first-ever Metaverse Fashion Week (literal catwalks included) and allowing a community to govern the world via the DAO. Should users really have all the power? Product featured: Decentraland https://decentraland.org/ Martin Sokol on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-sokol/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: https://www.linkedin...

2022-07-0753 min

Lubo Smid Podcast #1 Lamine Zarrad (StellarFi) - A Former Refugee and Marine Takes on Cyclical PovertyLubo and Lamine dive into financial inclusivity, Lamine’s approach to building products and his opinion on DeFi. A guy that’s “unafraid to aim too high and miss, terrified to aim too low and hit,” Lamine’s gone from refugee and young marine to a successful founder spearheading universal access to credit via StellarFi. A fascinating life story we’re thrilled we get to share. Product featured: StellarFi https://www.stellarfi.com/ Lamine Zarrad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laminezarrad/ Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/ Follow STRV: ht...

2022-06-2851 min

Fight and Talk F&T #83 - Lubo Smid, Schwarzenegger mě pozval na obědLubo Smid je spoluzakladatel a většinový vlastník firmy STRV, které se podařilo dobýt Ameriku. Možná až naivní plán mladých nadšenců (a hlavně dříčů) vyšel. Cesta k úspěchu rozhodně nebyla jednoduchá. Dokonce i tak rozjetou firmu hodně potrápil Covid, ale více v podcastu. Třeba i o obědě s Arnoldem... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Za spolupráci děkujeme firmám: https://www.panasonic.com/cz/, https://www.pitbullstore.pl/ , https://www.kofio.cz, https://www.pitbull-shop.cz a https://pitbullstore.pl, https://www.mmashorties.cz Poděkování patří také východočeské televizi V1 - http...

2021-09-131h 41

Disraptors Disraptors #17: Lubo Smid a budoucnost STRV.STRV je založená na silné komunitě developerů. Ti se vždy scházeli na jednom místě, ale bude to tak i po covidu? Tuto otázku si klade Lubo Smid, CEO firmy STRV. Jak sám přiznává, ani netuší, kde se členové jeho týmu nacházejí. Na fungování STRV se to ale nijak neprojevilo, firma roste a vedle zakázek pro klienty pracuje i na svých projektech. Ty by měly v budoucnu tvořit mnohem významnější část portfolia než v současnosti. Lubo si s Vaškem Pavlečkou podcastu povídal t...

2021-03-1752 min

POPRVÉ Lubo Smid o vzniku STRV, úspěchu v USA a vývoji aplikacíJe jedním ze čtyř spoluzakladatelů technologické společnosti STRV, se kterou uspěl na americkém trhu. Přitom v Česku nebyl o mobilní aplikace zájem, tuzemské firmy nechápaly, proč by do jejich vývoje měli investovat a dlouhodobě se jim věnovat. Čtveřice Čechů však byla ambiciózní a měla vysoké cíle, proto se vydala uspět do USA. O podnikatelských začátcích, rozjezdu STRV a expanzi do Spojených států mluvil Lubo Smid v podcastu Poprvé.

2020-12-2125 min

Na první dobrou. Startupy E15 10. STRV - Lubo Smid: "Když nějakou zakázku chcete, dělejte ji klidně zadarmo"Podnikatel Lubo Smid, který s kolegy rozjel technologickou společnost STRV, sdílí své zkušenosti. Jak získali za klienta seznamku Tinder? Jak dosáhli úspěchu ve Spojených státech? V čem vidí budoucí trendy? V podcastu se hovořilo i o situaci kolem koronaviru, uvádíme proto poznámku, že natáčení probíhalo v srpnu 2020 a daná pasáž se tak vztahuje k vývoji do té doby. Užijte si poslech! www.e15.cz www.strv.com

2020-10-261h 02

PEERS #114. Lubo Smid: The Co-Founder of STRV on Just StartingTechnology is a tumultuous terrain for those of us who aren’t comfortable trekking it. For an outsider, it seems loud and complicated but exclusive: a place only a few can talk their ways into. Lubo Smid loved computer science as a kid. For him, the notion of tech was simple because it was synonymous with contentment. As the Co-founder and CEO at STRV, a software design and engineering company. Based in the U.S & Prague, Lubo moves between start-ups and global brands, breaking systems to create new digital solutions but in his eyes, it’s doing what he love...

2020-09-0639 min

Safe or Brave #11 Pavel Kacerle - From Parents Basement VFX Studio To Working For Lucasfilm & MarvelIn this episode of Safe or Brave podcast, I have met in Prague with Pavel Kacerle, a founder of soccer live streaming game called Live Penalty and a world-renowned VFX artist. Pavel was featured in Czech Forbes 30-under-30, have worked with companies like Disney, Lucasfilm and Marvel and now is building his own mobile game. We are talking about how Pavel one day decided to change his life around, travelled to NYC to attend Film School and how he basically managed to get noticed by big names in VFX industry, which landed him jobs on movies like Avengers: Age of...

2020-01-2254 min

Safe or Brave #10 Richard Valtr - Overhauling The Hospitality Tech Space With Over $30M In InvestmentsWith this episode of Safe or Brave podcast, we are coming back to the New York City to meet with Richard Valtr, the founder of Mews Systems. A company that is overhauling the hospitality tech space and bringing the property management software market into the 21st century. Richard’s company has raised over 30M dollars basically in no time and they’re determined to change the industry. What is to experience such a growth and scaling? Check out this all new episode with Richard to see his perspective! Richard Valtr on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi...

2020-01-151h 27

Safe or Brave #9 David Siegel - What It Takes To Quit Microsoft And Start Your Own BusinessNext up in Safe or Brave podcast I have travelled to San Francisco to meet with David Siegel, a founder and CEO of Glide. An app that helps you create a simple mobile app, in no time, just from the spreadsheet. We have talked about how David drawn upon from his experience of being Head of Design of Xamarin as well as Microsoft. What was his experience with Y Combinator? And why David decided to leave his job at Microsoft to start his own venture in Silicon Valley? Check out this all new episode to find out!

2020-01-091h 12

Safe or Brave #8 Keoni Hudoba - Life Journey Of The Toughest Barry's Bootcamp Trainer I MetIn this episode of our Safe or Brave podcast, I flew to New York City to chat with my good friend, Keoni Hudoba. Keoni's life journey and transformation is a crazy one - it took him from an overweight kid Disney singer from Hawaii to becoming a successful fitness entrepreneur in NYC. He’s worked with brands like Under Armour while traveling the world as a photo model, he launched his own cycling studio, CycFitness, and he helped open the first Barry's Bootcamp studio in New York. That’s just a snippet of what we cover in today's episode. Chec...

2020-01-031h 23

Safe or Brave #7 Ryan Ogle - Building Tech Of The Worlds Biggest Dating App Tinder And MoreIn this episode of Save or Brave podcast, I'm chatting with the former CTO of Tinder and founder & CEO of Arimus, a startup put together by former Tinder colleagues to launch new exciting mobile products to the market. How has swiping affected the entire generation of apps that came after Tinder? Does a perfect match really exist? And why does Ryan think that ML is the future? Check out this all new episode and find out! Ryan Ogle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-ogle-ba5b481/ Website https...

2019-12-181h 02

Safe or Brave #6 Kemar Newell - How Building A Sneaker Marketplace Answered A Billion $ QuestionA thousand ’no’s can be the perfect road to a ‘yes.’ A longtime friend and partner, Flip’s CEO and I sat down to discuss how Y Combinator and Planet of the Apps helped him get his pitch just right, and how he leveraged his tech skills to become a key player of a now $6 billion market. We also chat about his history at Apple and Google, how he hit it off with Jessica Alba and why he’s got “sneaker butlers” smelling $20k kicks. Kemar Newell on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemarnewell/

2019-12-1152 min

Safe or Brave #5 Rasty Turek - Building A Company Processing 4x The Amount Of Data On All YouTubeRasty’s on track to changing the world. In this episode, Pex’s CEO tells us how the company became a legit market maker in data by identifying audiovisual content better and faster than Shazam. Going from almost closing down to 4 million in revenue in just 5 months, Pex’s typical customers are multi-billion dollar corporations, and an average contract takes 19 months. How does the Slovakian former Google employee handle it? And why does he see Taylor Swift as a “small client”? Find out! Rasty Turek on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/synopsi/ Rasty Tu...

2019-11-271h 35

Safe or Brave #4 Jan Sladecko - Why It Took Leaving His Job At The Mill To Rediscover The Joy Of Motion DesignSuper excited about this episode, where I got to chat with Jan Sladecko, an LA-based motion designer at the top of his game and a good friend. Jan gets into how he scored a job at The Mill early on in his career, getting invited to present at SIGGRAPH and what he values most about the motion design community. We also get into topics like the creepy future of deepfakes, the inspiration behind his passion projects and why he can’t stop traveling. Jan Sladecko on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-sladecko-33176744/ ...

2019-11-211h 07

Safe or Brave #3 Marcel Krajca - How Can 100 Euro In Your Pocket Get You An Executive Job In One Of The Biggest Banks In The UKNext up in Safe or Brave podcast we have the Marcel Krajca, Vice President at Barclays focused on digital innovation. Sound like talking to a high profile executive in one of the biggest banks in the UK, right? Well, it was not a straight path for Marcel to get there and his story is pretty incredible. Tune in to find out how college dropout with 100 euros in his pocket embarks on a journey to Mallorca to sing with a band and ends up teaching tech at a university while holding an executive position at one of the most respected...

2019-10-021h 05

Safe or Brave #2 Martin Plasek - Solving Your Own Problems Makes The Best Business IdeaWith this episode of Safe or Brave podcast, we are flying into the UK to meet with Martin Plasek, a London-based photographer and co-founder of HAPACA Studio. In the podcast, Martin shares his story of visiting London for a couple of months that turned to be a 15-year long journey as well as starting a business, and now turning his life into a nomadic lifestyle and leaving most of the material things behind. Martin Plasek on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/martin-plasek-40015452 Martin Plasek on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/martinplasek

2019-09-191h 08

Safe or Brave #1 Wim Stocks - The Guy That Is Turning Gamers Into MillionairesIn this episode I had a chance to talk to the general manager and CEO at WorldGaming & Collegiate StarLeague Wim Stocks. He is among the people that are shaping the e-sports industry and even help turning some gamers into millionaires. You can follow Wim on LinkedIn. Reach me out through my website or Instagram. Wim Stocks on LinekdIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wimstocks Website https://www.lubosmid.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lubosmid Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/safe-or-brave/id1475698337

2019-09-011h 08

Safe or Brave #0 Safe or Brave PilotWelcome to the Safe or Brave podcast. This is a pilot episode with a brief intro of the theme and me as the host. Reach me out at www.lubosmid.com or @lubosmid on Instagram. Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/safe-or-brave/id1475698337 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6lZH6D2OjKO182l2MWZtdu YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIMtKsVzjJjBNELcyN9Fw-g Website https://www.lubosmid.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lubosmid

2019-09-0102 min

BROCAST #16 Lubo SmidWow, hostem dalšího dílu byl Lubo Smid – Forbes 30 pod 30, semi-keto, lyžař a náčelník partyzánské skupiny STRV. Tahle česká firma se na americkém trhu zabývá vývojem a designem zakázkového softwaru. A tak jsme měli jedinečnou možnost nahlídnout do hlavy a životního nastavení člověka, který řídí jeden z nejrychleji rostoucích start-upů v Čechách. S […]

2019-04-102h 02