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Funky Flywheels Show – Your Ultimate Podcast for Scaling B2B StartupsBehind the Mic 🎙️: Meet Björn in this ver special 100th episode celebration - EP 100 | Hosted by Rico WyderIn this special 100th episode, host Björn sits on the other side of the microphone as guest Rico Wyder interviews him about his journey as a podcaster, author, and entrepreneur.What to expect:The story behind how Björn started the podcast two years ago and his reflections on reaching 100 episodesA deep dive into Björn's personality through his self-described three key traits: playful spirit, structured approach, and sporting passionHis unexpected path into sales, from selling ads for a school magazine to working at a mobile phone sto...2025-05-0433 min
The MidpointEmbracing the journey to a balanced life - The Midpoint Season FinaleThe firts season of The Midpoint has come to an end. In this special episode, Rico reflects on the essence of this podcast: to explore different aspects of life, demonstrating that everything can be balanced and that extremes aren't always necessary. Thank you , listener, for embracing this unique approach and making the podcast a success. As the first season comes to a close, we assure you that this isn't a goodbye but a see you soon. The show will return with fresh stories, intriguing guests, and a renewed energy to continue exploring the beauty of moderation in life. Stay...2023-07-2805 min
The MidpointThe Hustle Myth: Why Rest is Key to Your Success with Rahaf HarfoushIn this episode of The Midpoint, Rico speaks with Rahaf Harfoush, a digital anthropologist and New York Times bestselling author, who has been redefining the landscape of digital culture, innovation, and work. They delve into the concept of hustle and the importance of reclaiming creativity and finding balance in a world obsessed with work. Rico and Rahaf discuss the cultural narrative that hard work is the key to success, and how this belief is ingrained in us from an early age. However, they shed light on the fact that success is influenced by various factors such as birthplace, family...2023-07-2154 min
The MidpointBeyond Profit, a mission to help the world with Antonis SchwarzIn this episode of The Midpoint, Rico introduces his guest, Antonis Schwarz, a philanthropist, impact investor, and advocate for social equality. Antonis shares his unique perspective as a wealthy individual who believes rich people should be taxed more. Rico highlights Antonis' background, mentioning that his family's pharmaceutical company, Schwarz Pharma, was sold in 2006, leading to a significant change in Antonis' life. Despite his newfound wealth, Antonis' personal approach remained grounded as he continued his education and pursued higher studies. They discuss the origins of Antonis' philanthropic journey, tracing back to his upbringing in a politically conscious family and experiences...2023-07-1436 min
The MidpointHow To Be Unstoppable: Bionicman’s Journey Through Adversity with Michel FornasierIn this new episode of The Midpoint, Rico sits down with Michel Fornasier, also known as Bionicman, a real-life superhero. Michel is a motivational trainer, comic author, and an inspiring role model who has defied all limitations. Born without his right hand, Michel has transformed his life through the power of technology, becoming a pioneer in promoting bionic prosthetics. Join Rico and Michel as they explore his incredible journey, passion for inclusivity and diversity, and how he uses personal experiences to inspire others. The discussion takes a deep dive into Michel's early childhood and how he grew up in...2023-07-0730 min
The MidpointUnleashing the Power of Change with Alex BudakIn this episode of The Midpoint, join Rico as he delves into the art of initiating change in various aspects of life with special guest Alex Budak, a social entrepreneur, author, and faculty member at UC Berkeley who brings his expertise on creating impact and becoming a changemaker. Rico and Alex explore the challenges and strategies involved in instilling change both within oneself and in organizations and communities. They begin by unraveling the importance of a changemaker mindset, where Alex emphasizes the ability to see a brighter future amid challenges and recognize opportunities for positive change. He emphasizes that...2023-06-3033 min
The MidpointEscaping Madness: Alex Cody Foster's journey with John McAfee 'The man who hacked the world'This week, Rico engages in a captivating conversation with author and ghostwriter Alex Cody Foster. Our guest openly talks about his life journey and his experiences with John McAfee, touching upon the Netflix show 'Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee' and his book, 'The Man Who Hacked the World: A Ghostwriter's Descent into Madness with John McAfee'. Mental health and the pursuit of balance become recurring themes as they delve into Alex's personal story. Get ready for an episode full of ups and downs, in which Alex shares with us the experiences that marked him...2023-06-231h 04
The MidpointBoost Your Productivity and Work-Life Balance: The Shocking Truth About the Four-Day Work Week with Andrew BarnesWelcome to The Midpoint. In this episode, Rico talks with Andrew Barnes, an entrepreneur who made waves in 2018 with a radical idea that promised to boost workplace productivity and enhance employee well-being: the four-day workweek. Since then, this concept has gained momentum worldwide, with organizations, countries, and companies experimenting, implementing, and studying its effects. But here's the catch: the four-day workweek is far from just another day off. Andrew shares how the four-day workweek has disrupted his own work-life balance, thanks to its incredible success. The idea was born out of curiosity as Andrew read research reports suggesting that...2023-06-1649 min
The MidpointSaving the Planet One Plastic Bottle at a Time: Join the Global Movement for a Sustainable Future with CleanhubIn this episode of The Midpoint, we dive into the global issue of plastic and explore its impact on our lives and the environment. This episode is special because we have two guests, each one with a unique perspective: Joel Tasche, the co-founder of CleanHub based in Europe, and Lakshmi Menon, a member of the Clean Hub team based in India. Lakshmi, who works closely with informal waste workers in India, shares her journey into waste management. Her organization focuses on integrating informal waste workers into formal systems, recognizing their contribution as a recognized workforce. She highlights the challenges...2023-06-0949 min
The MidpointUnlocking the Secret to A Balanced Life: The Swedish Principle You Need to Try Now! with Niki BrantmarkWelcome to a new episode of The Midpoint. In today's episode, we're diving into the Swedish principle of Lagom and how it influences Scandinavian cultures like Sweden. Our host, Rico, talks with Niki Brantmark, an expert on Lagom and the author of several books. Niki shares her personal experience of moving from London to Sweden and the huge culture shock she experienced. Tune in as they discuss the Lagom principle in depth and how it can help us all achieve a more balanced life. And don't forget to hit the follow button and leave a positive rating if you...2023-06-0250 min
The MidpointFrom Overworked to Ultra-Marathoner: How Dilip Kumar Transformed His LifeIn this episode of The Midpoint, Rico welcomes Dilip Kumar, a tech entrepreneur and endurance sports enthusiast, for an inspiring conversation about his remarkable transformation. Dilip shares his journey from being overworked, overweight, and stressed out to becoming a passionate advocate for fitness and nutrition. We highlight Dilip's impressive achievement of running marathons below three hours and explores how he balanced his tech career with his newfound passion. The conversation delves into Dilip's turning point, where he realized the need for a change in his life. Self-awareness and the challenges of recognizing the need for transformation while living in...2023-05-2644 min
The MidpointWhat's Behind Our Excuses for Destroying the Environment? with Thomas BrudermannIn this episode of The Midpoint, Rico discuss with Thomas Brudermann, an expert on climate change and behavior change and authro of the book Die Kunst Der Ausrede (The Art of Excuse), about the common excuses people use to justify their environmentally harmful behavior. Thomas also offers insights into how we can overcome these excuses and make more sustainable choices. They talk goes about several topics regarding climate change and environment, like the fact that flying is one of the most environmentally harmful things you can do. This episode is intented to show us all that small things you...2023-05-1944 min
The MidpointBreaking Free from the Rat Race with Mads HolmIn this episode of The Midpoint, Rico talks with Mads Holm, a Danish CFO currently residing in Dubai, shares his personal journey of spending over 25 years in the same role, reaching the pinnacle of success, only to realize that the pursuit of money didn't bring him true happiness. Mads takes us back to the beginning, recounting how he found himself in Dubai in 2011 after being offered a job by acquaintances who had a successful business there. Initially starting as a finance manager, Mads was quickly promoted to the position of CFO when his predecessor resigned. As the conversation progresses...2023-05-1245 min
The MidpointMore Empathy in a Harsh Reality with Tayo RocksonThis week, Rico talks to Tayo Rockson, a diversity and inclusion consultant, cultural translator, storyteller and activist. They met a decade ago and catch up on their personal journeys, their backgrounds and their passions. Tayo describes his role as a cultural translator, someone who fosters bridges between different cultures and promotes inclusive policies in companies. Also, Rico brings up the challenge of navigating corporate communication when companies become more global and diverse and Tayo stresses that it's impossible to avoid offending everyone, but we can reflect internally and communicate with empathy and understanding.
Watch the interview they...2023-05-0552 min
The Midpoint8 Months, 1 Bike, 0 Plans: The Inspiring Story of Valtteri HeiniläWelcome to a new episode of The Midpoint. This week Rico speaks with Valtteri Heinilä, a 26-year-old Finn who just completed an eight-month cycling journey from Helsinki to Singapore. Join us to listen to Valtteri's incredible adventure and know more about his motivation for taking on such a journey. Valtteri explains that he and his friend had originally planned to cycle from Helsinki to South Africa and how circumstances made them change their destination to Asia, emphasizing that they did very little planning for the trip, which was quite remarkable given the scope of the adventure. They only had t...2023-04-2842 min
The MidpointHow to Live a More Meaningful Life with Dave RadparvarIn this episode of The Midpoint, Rico will talk with David Radparvar, one of the three members of Holstee, a company that creates products, inspiration, tools, and a community to help people live a more meaningful life, known as the creators of the Holstee Manifesto. Dave talks about his journey with his company and how it has evolved over the years. They discuss the company's manifesto, which is a set of principles that reflect their original ethos, including the importance of creating things with people and seizing opportunities when they come. Dave also shares about their recent spinoff of...2023-04-2141 min
The MidpointFrom Sailboats to Startups: The Incredible Journey of Herbert BayRico interviews Herbert Bay, a Swiss entrepreneur and deep tech expert, who is currently developing an app called Earkick, a mental health tool for the workplace. Herbert talks about his background and how he got into the field of machine learning, he also shares his interest in mental health and how technology can help provide a scalable solution to the problem. Herbert is a man who has lived an adventure-filled life, including his sailing trip to explore the South of the Pacific sea, as well as the challenges of sailing across oceans and the lessons he learned from these...2023-04-1444 min
The MidpointCan we afford to fly? with Shashank NigamIn this episode of The Midpoint, Rico joins with Shahank Nigam, an expert in the aviation industry. Shahank founded SimplyFlying, a leading strategy consulting firm for airlines globally, which started as a blog in 2008. Shahank shares his journey and how his passion for aviation led him to start this exciting project. They discuss the evolution of airlines' use of social media for marketing and customer service and the importance of sustainability in this industry and the areas where airlines still require consulting support, despite their increased use of technology. Throughout the episode, Rico and Shahank reminisce about old times...2023-04-0738 min
The MidpointWhy Less is More with minimalist Alan FreiIn this episode of The Midpoint, Rico talks with Alan Frei, a former minimalist who has an interesting perspective on finding balance, productivity and freedom in life. Alan shares his journey on minimalism, which started after his father's death when he had to clear out his house. He was overwhelmed with the number of things that his father had collected over the years and decided he didn't want to accumulate unnecessary things in his life, so he started to do a 'spring celaning'. Surprisingly, his apartment looked the same despite getting rid of all these things and this made...2023-03-3135 min
The Midpoint"It looks like ice, it feels like ice, but it's not ice" with Viktor MeierWelcome to the The Midpoint, where our host Rico welcomes Viktor Meyer, the founder of Glice, a company that helps to reduce the carbon footprint which product looks like ice, feels like ice, but is not ice. Viktor joins the podcast from Bali, where he has been living with his family for a few years now. You will also know about Viktor's journey from Switzerland to Bali, and how his business based in Switzerland is decentralized, allowing Viktor to work from wherever he wants. They talk a little about Glice, and most importantly, on how Viktor balances work stress...2023-03-2428 min
The MidpointThe Hidden Costs of Your Lifestyle with Till QuackIn this episode of The Midpoint, Rico calls Till Quack to discuss his startup Zerofy, his background, and some ways to reduce carbon footprint. Till is also an expert in machine learning and has lived in many different places, including Silicon Valley in the US and Estonia. They talk about the differences between European countries and the US in terms of infrastructure and carbon footprint. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of being aware of our carbon footprint and finding innovative ways to reduce it.
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2023-03-2442 min
The MidpointEscape the 9-5 Grind - with Devin NorthrupHey there! In this episode of The Midpoint, host Rico speaks with Devin Northrup, who embarked on a five-year nomadic lifestyle with his wife and son. They traveled around the US, dipping into Canada and Mexico too. The family lived in an RV for the duration of their journey, and later, they started doing motorcycle camping towards the end of their journey, where they parked their RV in the northern US and did a ride through Western Canada's national parks. Find out how Devin came up with the idea to start a nomadic life and all the obstacles they...2023-03-2439 min
The MidpointThe Midpoint - Let's find the balance in our livesHey there! I'm Rico Wyder. Have you ever thought about why everybody's so tired, sad, and angry stays? We live in a world of constant change and uncertainty. But by the other hand, we also live a quite comfortable life. This is The Midpoint, in which I want to talk with my guests about this polarized world, with the goal of finding that healthy middle ground. We'll cover many aspects of our lives, including work and nutrition, exercise, leisure, personal growth, and so forth.
Do you want to know how it was for Devin and his family to live...2023-03-2301 min
Science of SaaS StartupsScience of SaaS Startups - with Rico WyderDegreed is an upskilling platform where individuals and organizations can discover content, build skills, and certify expertise.
In this episode Ben Jackson (Director - VenorTech) talks to Rico Wyder (VP Sales EMEA) about his growth journey.
#SaaS #Startups #Startuplife #EnterpriseSoftware2021-09-0235 min