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Son of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaShaping Change: Leen Schelfhout on Activism, Technology, and CommunityExplore the dynamics of modern activism and community building with Leen Schelfhout in this thought-provoking episode. Leen shares her transition from educator to key player in global movements like Extinction Rebellion. The conversation dives into regenerative culture, deep democracy, and the transformative power of Vipassana meditation. We also delve into the role of technology, especially blockchain, in activism. This episode is an insightful journey into innovative approaches to societal change.
During our conversation we'll touch on questions like:
How can personal growth practices like meditation influence our approach to activism and societal change?
...2024-01-041h 00Son of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaTech & Tenacity: Navigating Modernity with Dan Bowyer In this episode of son of a pitch we jump into the heart of some of today's most controversial and challenging topics. Join Dan Bowyer and I as we explore the dynamic intersection of Tech, personal growth, and the unfortunately too often harsh realities of entrepreneurship.
Our conversation sheds light on the stark contrast between innovation and the sometimes serious ethical dilemmas that it poses. We look at how advancements in tech are reshaping not just industries but the fabric of our lives, raising questions that don't always have the clearest of answers.
2023-12-281h 01Son of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaThe Complex World of Venture Capital with Gian SeehraIn this enlightening episode of 'Son of a Pitch,' host Michael Koenka and special guest Gian Seehra delve deep into the multifaceted world of venture capital and entrepreneurship. Explore the psychology behind investment decisions, the ethical considerations that impact both investors and founders, and the often-overlooked issue of mental health in the tech industry. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned investor, this episode offers invaluable insights to navigate the complex landscape of startups and venture capital. Don't miss this intellectual odyssey with Gian Seehra!
What we talk about:
Introduction to Gian Seehra...2023-09-2152 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaExploring Personal Growth and Transformation with Kevin Rommen and Michael KoenkaJoin host Michael in thought-provoking conversations with renowned guest Kevin Rommen on Son of a Pitch, a captivating podcast that delves into the depths of personal growth and transformation. Through engaging discussions, Michael and Kevin explore the intricacies of motivation, offering practical strategies to harness the power of habit and tap into intrinsic drive. Uncovering the influence of external events, they challenge the notion of complete control over our lives, emphasizing the importance of embracing uncertainty and learning from life's experiences. With their genuine insights and captivating storytelling, Son of a Pitch inspires listeners to embark on a profound...2023-06-2151 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaDecoding the Future: Exploring the Nexus of Human Decision-Making and Artificial Intelligence with Dominik Dellermann and Michael KoenkaIn this engaging episode, Michael engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dominik Dellermann, co-founder of Venn Cortex, a groundbreaking decision intelligence platform. Together, they delve into the intricate relationship between human decision-making and artificial intelligence (AI). Uncover the challenges presented by AI's integration into decision-making processes, explore the significance of shared norms and ethics, and examine the implications of biased information generation. Gain valuable insights into the future of decision-making and discover how AI can effectively augment human thinking in our rapidly advancing world.2023-06-121h 03Son of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaUnveiling the Path to Conscious Sustainability: Insights from Vera Hofmann and Michael KoenkaIn this episode, Vera Hofmann shares her insightful experiences and perspectives on consciousness, sustainability, and social well-being. Vera's journey as an au pair exposed her to the transformative power of seeing the world through children's eyes. She highlights the importance of embracing different perspectives and priorities, challenging preconceived notions, and reevaluating what truly matters.
Through discussions on alternative economic models like "Doughnut Economics" by Kate Raworth and the urgency of addressing climate change in Kimberly Nicholas' "Under the Sky We Make," Vera emphasises the need for reflection, meaningful conversations, and taking action to create a sustainable and...2023-06-0556 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaThe Pursuit of Happiness - A Conversation with Robert Greene and Michael KoenkaLadies and gentlemen, welcome to a thought-provoking episode of the podcast. Today, we delve into the depths of human experience, cultural dynamics, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. Our guest is none other than Robert Greene, a remarkable individual whose unique journey has shaped his understanding of the world.
In this captivating conversation, Michael Koenka engages Robert in a dialogue that uncovers the intricacies of cultural norms and the challenges faced by first-generation immigrants. Robert fearlessly shares his experiences, shedding light on the tendencies toward social norming and the need for individuals to prove their worth in...2023-05-2354 min
The Automagic PodcastThe art of pitching!Communication skills and pitching are important aspects to build a successful business. After all, it can help with funding, networking, brand awareness and getting feedback. Jasper Wognum therefore speaks in this podcast with Michael Koenka.Michael Koenka is an experienced entrepreneur, startup mentor and pitch consultant. Michael has helped countless startups with their business plans, pitch en scale. In addition, he has made important contributions to the accelerator- and entrepreneur programs of Rockstart, the University of Amsterdam and Hyperion Lab.In the podcast, Koenka explains, among other things, how a good pitch looks like, how...2023-05-1239 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaThe Sarah Morgan Story: Turning Adversity into Entrepreneurial TriumphWelcome to this inspiring episode of our podcast, where we sit down with Sarah Morgan, a tenacious entrepreneur who has turned her life around in the face of adversity. From being homeless to leading a rapidly scaling business, Sarah's journey is nothing short of remarkable. In this candid conversation, we delve into the lessons she's learned over a decade-long process of discovering the elusive X factor that propelled her company to success. Sarah shares her insights on the importance of market analysis, product-market fit, and the nuances of fine-tuning a thriving venture. Listen in as we uncover the resilience...2023-05-091h 05Son of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaByting off More than we can ChewToday's talk with Max Schulze dives into the nuances of shifting the paradigm of how we innovate in technology today. Sustainability is at the core of everything he does, so it's no surprise that Max touches on building a technological future centred on sustainability and value creation with the future in mind. Today, we'll be exploring the boundless potential of innovative technologies in helping us build a more sustainable future. With renewable energy, smart cities, and other cutting-edge tech, we'll be examining how we can overcome the greatest environmental challenges facing our planet. So, sit back, relax, and join...2023-05-021h 02
Son of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaChange is Good - Ton Dobbe and Michael KoenkaFrom the Dutch Tulip fields to sunny Spain, Ton Dobbe has had a storied life of change, growth and insight into the human experience. He joins me in this episode to explore the nature of the human condition, how change can lead to some incredible things, and what questions and insights many people, tribes and organizations get wrong in their path to flourishing. His search for meaning, impact and substance is inspiring and is nothing short of a curious jaunt into the life and growth of a phenomenal man.2022-03-3050 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaChasing Your Own Dragons - Conversations with Dot Lung and Michael KoenkaSometimes success is measured not by the zeroes in your account, but by the lives you change. And this woman has definitely impacted a ton. It's an honour to converse with such a brilliant and inspiring woman about life, the universe, and making everything happen. Hope you dig it too!2021-12-2155 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaAccelerating Change through Better Relationships with Love AkpanSometimes it's the challenges that make us stronger than we've ever imagined possible.2021-12-1432 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaShrimp Cocktails and Great Conversations - with Rogier SchmitsNobody does smart, chill, and happy like Rogier. We've known each other for some years and I've always been impressed with the way he looks at the world. We both have a love for asking the right questions, and you'll find that our pretty quickly in this friendly chat.2021-10-1453 min
High Impact - Alex Lie-Hap-Po121: Influence anyone, anytime with Michael Koenka
Michael Koenka een veelgevraagd pitch consultant en businessmentor voor tal van start-ups en scale-ups voor onder andere het bekende "Y combinator". Zijn tagline is " Influence anyone, anytime".
Door zijn ervaring weet hij exact waar het bedrijven aan schort, juist tijdens deze crisis. Het antwoord is makkelijker dan je denkt. Het is gelukkig niet te laat om je bedrijf aan te passen naar de nieuwe wereld.
https://www.koenka.nl/Linkedin: Alex
2021-10-1035 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaPure, Unadulterated, Hustle and Grind with Johanna Dalman of Alopecia AngelDriven, hard-working and passionate. I don't use these words lightly. But that's exactly how I would describe this woman. Johanna Dalman, founder of Alopecia Angel, joins us to talk about her journey to the other side of the pond, and what major life-changing moment drove her to entrepreneurial success.2021-10-0735 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaAlways Be Curious - Challenging the Norm with Leonard Bukenya and Michael KoenkaGreat to share a conversation about meaning, curiosity, and the future of innovation with my dear friend Leonard Bukenya, Partner at the corporate accelerator and world-changing startup hub Aim for the Moon. This is a chat you won't want to miss.2021-08-2640 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaThe Grit Behind the Grind: A Lovely Chat with Michael Koenka and Anthony RoseFor those of us in the European investment circle, Anthony's company is one leading the fray in helping founders take the stress out of securing investment. But today we sit down and unpack what the hustle and bustle really is all about, and pick up a thing or two about doing what we love.2021-08-1942 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaTake Your Best Shot - Michael Koenka and Hendrik HalbeThis week's conversation is with an interesting figure in the Dutch and international startup scene. Hendrik, founder of Get in the Ring and the Unknown Group, is a great representation of grit and perseverance. And this week we explore what it took to turn an idea into a movement that changed how people present themselves and their ideas. Give it a listen.2021-07-1949 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaTroy McCann - InnerspaceSpeaking with a guy like Troy is an inspiration. Almost singlehandedly, Troy has been a leading figure in the Australian, and global, space community. With mentors only dreams could imagine, to teams and companies that boggle the mind, his accelerator, Moonshot Space, is definitely one to watch in this nascent industry. We talk about life, the universe, and crazy stories. Here's to the next frontier. 2021-07-1456 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaTooth Fairy CryptoNot long ago I was hanging out with my daughter. We talked about lots of things, and one of them was money. Specifically, how she wants to have hers managed, distributed. Despite being a six-year old, her insights were strangely profound. Here's my thoughts on our talk.2021-07-0641 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaKevin 'Blaxtar' de Randamie | Create Your Best LifeThe word impressive doesn't do this man justice. From disrupting the Dutch Hip-Hop scene, to running his own record label by the time most people apply to their first jobs, Kevin is a man with a seemingly unstoppable vision. A family man, a man of faith, and a man with heart of gold - Kevin sat down with us today to share his journey and belief in the power of creativity in life and entrepreneurship.2021-07-011h 00Son of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaChoose Life - Bart HendrikxThis week we meet Bart Hendrikx. Bart is a wonderful soul with a joie de vivre that comes out in everything he does. A people-mover and ambitious energy-seeker, he's a real interesting human with tons to share. From ambitions to regrets to life and everything in it, our talk brought to light some of the finer elements of what it means to choose life and never stop.2021-06-2447 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaOn Tigers and Turtles - Johanna LehmannJohanna Lehmann is CEO of Tiger and Turtle, a brilliant shop set-up by a wonderfully ambitious woman. Her story is one of perseverance, resilience and self-awareness. Traits a lot of successful entrepreneurs either have or aspire to achieve. We sat down together to explore why meaningful leadership and a strong sense of self is so important in life, and everything in-between.2021-06-1747 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaNo Stopping - Rudie VerweijSeason two starts off with an exclusive interview with an exciting founder who's got an interesting take on entrepreneurship. Rudie Verweij of InCooling joins me as we briefly explore the ins and outs of being a young startup entrepreneur, and what others can expect of the journey.2021-06-1047 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaInterviews and Visioneering with FriendsToday's podcast is all about what's next. This is an interview with Amsterdam-based Startup Banking leader Marije Lutgendorff on finding my ikigai, and my vision for the future for investing and startups. It's a little peek behind the curtains of my crazy path today and ideas for what tomorrow might look like. Enjoy!2020-12-1647 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaThe Internet was Broke Before Kim's AssThe most beautiful thing about the internet is also the most frustrating thing about it. This is my long-awaited return to the podcast after a few weeks of insanity at home and at work. Hope you like it.2020-11-2940 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaProgress over PerfectionWhat do you do when the biggest enemy to your progress is actually an alternative version of yourself? Join us this week whilst we engage leading academics and philosophers in exploring how we see and understand the world around us.2020-11-0628 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaBeasts, Therapists, and EmpathyFinding the right connection is hard. Doubly so when it comes to your mental health. Today we talk about a crazy little thing I did whilst in a therapy session with arguably one of the worst therapists I've had to date.2020-10-3024 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaOld Friends and a New Dawn for Son of a PitchWhat should founders do when faced with the opportunity to work with friends? Should you do it? Why? Why not? We'll cover that and a bit about what we'll be looking into next season. Pull up a chair and enjoy. This one will be delightful.2020-10-1930 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaBailing, Boundaries and Bending RealityI hate losing clients. But sometimes you need to if you want to grow. Here's how to do it right.2020-09-1835 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaInternetting is Hurrrd (The Social Capital Episode)Have you ever received a completely random and irrelevant connection request online? Well you're not alone. This week I deep dive into the what-the-fuckery that is social capital in a digital age. I may even make sense this time, too. Who knows?2020-09-1029 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaPlants, Pitches and People-First Business BuildingWhere to find and cultivate real business value, the difference between winning and thriving, and how to grow tomatoes. That's this week. Enjoy.2020-09-0129 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaWolverine, Superman and MagdaOrigin stories are my favorite. This micro snippet dives into my thoughts on the topic, and how I got my own origin story for where I'm at today.2020-08-2129 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaPlato, Socrates and the Truth about RhetoricJust me talking to the internet about rhetoric and logic. Also, fan mail! Also, hilariousness. You're welcome.2020-07-3129 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaPersuasion, Manipulation and Twitter's Latest Clusterf*ckSalespeople and negotiation experts all must face the challenge and potentially nagging sensation that their expertise in persuasion might be misconstrued as manipulation. But is that really a bad thing? If not, why not? If so, what are some examples we can use to mitigate that feeling in ourselves and others? All that, and a quick deep dive into the social engineering hack on Twitter this week. Glorious.2020-07-161h 00Son of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaSimple ways to Keep Audiences EngagedWhile everyone focuses on the tips and tricks on how to give a great presentation or how to prepare for one, few actually take the time to share some great tips on what to do when you're done. Well, as luck would have it, this episode is for all those people looking to give more to their audiences. Those keeners looking to get that 100% after the teacher gives them a 98%.2020-06-2531 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaMy favourite kind of story to tellHow it feels to be the person who helps people to help people. Also, origin stories in pitching and presenting yourself and your ideas. This is a real one. I get a little vulnerable. Enjoy.2020-05-2429 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaThe Great AccelerationDiving into the notion of the great acceleration, it's countenance, the great intimacy and what we'll be tasked to do once all this is over (if we really know what "over" truly looks like).2020-05-0520 min
Son of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaCoffee isn't just for closersHow to stand out among everyone else, what you need to focus on when calling someone new, and why cold calling is useless. All that and more.2020-04-2811 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaOh No! FOMO!Getting the attention of VC's is important, but what's even more crucial is keeping it. Today's episode, we explore a few key things like:How to hit on VC’sThe beauty of FOMOAnd what you should never say when schmoozing investors2020-04-1203 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaInvestors are People Too (trust me!)Looking for investment isn't easy. And you're going to run into a bunch of different types of people who'll want to help, regardless of whether they actually can help. Today, we'll look at why you want to:Setting a lead VC to run your...2020-04-0903 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaKnowing is Half the BattleWhy not knowing the answer isn't a death sentence, how to think like renowned VC firm Andreesen Horowitz does, and what you need to do to really prepare for your first meeting with new investors. That's today's awesome podcast. Enjoy.2020-03-3002 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaAlways Be Corona-ingThis episode talks about how to reach out to new leads cold, what to do, how to follow up and get what you need.2020-03-2703 minSon of a Pitch with Michael KoenkaLook 'em Dead in The EyeWhat do you need to do to make sure you leave the best impression possible with investors when speaking with them for the first time? How can you get the most out of your first interaction in as little time as possible? And what technique should you use...2020-03-2504 min
Dutch Startup23: Startup | Hoe gebruik je psychologie in je pitch met pitch trainer Michael KoenkaHij heeft klanten als TedX en Google en geeft les op de universiteit van Den Haag. Michael helpt mensen om iedereen overal en altijd te beïnvloeden. Hij gebruikt diverse technieken uit de psychologie om startups te helpen met hun pitch en hun marketing strategie.
In deze aflevering:
Wist je dat de pitch zelf het minst belangrijke onderdeel is?
Hoe re frame je nerveus gedrag zodat je zenuwen juist je kracht worden?
Hoe Indiana Jones je gaat helpen om een grote stap voorwaarts te maken.
De allerbeste manier om tractie te krijgen.
Link...2017-08-2827 min
Dutch Startup23: Startup | Hoe gebruik je psychologie in je pitch met pitch trainer Michael KoenkaHij heeft klanten als TedX en Google en geeft les op de universiteit van Den Haag. Michael helpt mensen om iedereen overal en altijd te beïnvloeden. Hij gebruikt diverse technieken uit de psychologie om startups te helpen met hun pitch en hun marketing strategie.
In deze aflevering:
Wist je dat de pitch zelf het minst belangrijke onderdeel is?
Hoe re frame je nerveus gedrag zodat je zenuwen juist je kracht worden?
Hoe Indiana Jones je gaat helpen om een grote stap voorwaarts te maken.
De allerbeste manier om tractie te krijgen.2017-08-2827 min
High Impact - Alex Lie-Hap-Po23: Startup | Hoe gebruik je psychologie in je pitch met pitch trainer Michael KoenkaHij heeft klanten als TedX en Google en geeft les op de universiteit van Den Haag. Michael helpt mensen om iedereen overal en altijd te beïnvloeden. Hij gebruikt diverse technieken uit de psychologie om startups te helpen met hun pitch en hun marketing strategie.
In deze aflevering:
Wist je dat de pitch zelf het minst belangrijke onderdeel is?
Hoe re frame je nerveus gedrag zodat je zenuwen juist je kracht worden?
Hoe Indiana Jones je gaat helpen om een grote stap voorwaarts te maken.
De allerbeste manier om tractie te krijgen.2017-08-2827 min