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The Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskShould Your Raise Strategic Financing?In this episode we talk about strategic financing options. There are a lot of ways to raise money for your startup, and corporate investors (strategics) can be a good option. Are they right for you? What are the pros and cons of strategic investment? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:Should you raise money from a competitor?What about raising from your customers?Are government grants a good idea?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for...2025-07-2521 minFear On FilmFear On FilmSeason 1 -Episode - 4 – Sharks vs Zombies! Season 1 -Episode - 4 – Sharks vs Zombies! Welcome our latest episode of Fear On Film with Joe Velazquez and Sean O’Connor, our monthly dive into the world of horror! This month we are bringing you our first ever Creature Double Feature!! That’s right, we really could not decide between Sean Byrnes Shark infested “Dangerous Animals” and Danny Boyle’s ravenous zombie film “28 Years Later”, so we just thought, what the hell, Let’s just do them both!!! Don't miss or Creature Double Fe...2025-07-131h 49The Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Navigate Co-founder Relationships?In this episode we talk about co-founders. If you start a company, chances are you have a co-founder. How do you maintain a positive relationship? What happens if you start fighting? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What happens when you never agree with your co-founder?How do you handle a co-founder who lacks commitment?What happens when one co-founder is working harder?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website...2025-07-1020 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskTales from the TrenchesEpisode 50! We've answered hundreds of your questions and now it's time for us to tell you more about our journeys. In this episode we dive into our own experiences as founders including:What is the worst crisis we faced as founders?What was the highlight of our founder experience?What's the craziest thing that happened to you as a founder?If you could go back in time, what's one piece of advice you would give yourself?Next episode we'll be back to answering your questions! You can submit questions...2025-06-3034 minVC10X - Startups, GTM, Investing, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Private Equity, Family OfficeVC10X - Startups, GTM, Investing, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Private Equity, Family OfficeVC10X - Why VCs are struggling to return capital to LPs - Sean Byrnes, GP, Near HorizonSean Byrnes is a co-founder & General Partner at Near Horizon. Sean has spent the past 20 years founding and scaling companies that have defined new categories, including Flurry—the world’s largest mobile analytics platform, acquired by Yahoo—and Outlier.ai, an automated data analysis leader. At Near Horizon, Sean partners hands-on with founders, combining deep operational expertise and capital to help launch the next generation of AI-powered startups. ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comNear Horizon website...2025-06-1746 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Stay PositiveIn this episode we talk about staying positive. Things constantly go wrong at every startup company. How do you stay positive in the face of bad news? How do you keep your team motivated? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What if your big product launch flops?What do you do if your competitor announces big news?How can you keep your team focused on the big picture?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us...2025-05-0422 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow AI is Changing The WorldIn this episode we talk about getting started. Founding a company means you are constantly learning to do new things, like hiring and selling. How do you handle these new situations where you have no experience? How do you avoid mistakes? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How is AI changing the nature of work?How do you stay ahead of how fast AI is changing today?Will my data advantage still be an advantage in the future?Can AI really replace employees for me?2025-04-1722 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Get StartedIn this episode we talk about getting started. Founding a company means you are constantly learning to do new things, like hiring and selling. How do you handle these new situations where you have no experience? How do you avoid mistakes? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I find a co-founder?How do I sell my first customers before my product is ready?How do I hire my first salesperson?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can...2025-03-2823 minWill AI Snap That with Thanos and RollinsWill AI Snap That with Thanos and RollinsVibe Coding: Stop Writing Code w/ Sean Byrnes!Navigating the Future of Software Engineering with AIIn today's episode of 'Will AI Snap That?', hosts Michael Rollins and Thanos dive deep into the implications of AI on the future of software engineering. Joined by guest Sean Byrnes, a veteran in Silicon Valley, they discuss the evolving role of software developers, biases against older founders, and the potential for AI to replace traditional coding. The conversation explores how AI tools like Cursor are reshaping development practices, the abstraction of programming, and the impact of reinforcement learning on code quality. They also touch on societal changes, job displacement, and...2025-03-1446 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow Much Process is Enough?In this episode we talk about process. Big companies have a lot of process, but startups have very little. How much process is enough for your startup? When do you have too little, or too much? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:When is the right time to introduce process?What if an employee refuses to follow our processes?How do I know if we are using too much process?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions...2025-03-0620 minIntegrity Restored PodcastIntegrity Restored PodcastEpisode 222 - Self-Mercy with Fr. Sean ByrnesFr. Sean Byrnes from the Diocese of Wagga Wagga in Australia joins Jim to explore the importance of having mercy on oneself in the midst of the struggle. Self mercy is necessary to receive God's mercy  St. Augustine said "a saint is a sinner striving for holiness"  Ask the Lord to convince you, that you are more than you think you are 2025-02-2727 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Solve Employee ProblemsIn this episode we talk about employee problems. If you have employees, some of them will create problems that you will have to solve. How do you solve employee problems without firing someone? When do you have to fire someone? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I handle an underperforming co-founder?What can I do about an employee who is chronically late?What if you suspect an employee has a second job?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you...2025-01-2320 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskWhen to Give UpIn this episode we talk about giving up. Startup companies are hard, and at some point you need to ask whether it's worth grinding or just moving onto something new. When do you stay the course, and when do you give up? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:Should you keep pursuing a goal that is out of reach?How long should you keep trying if the business is flat?What happens when co-founders can't work together anymore?All of these questions were submitted by...2025-01-0524 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Master Annual PlanningIn this episode we dive into annual planning. All companies need annual plans, but most companies don't know how to build great plans. What does a great plan look like? How do you make sure your team believes in your plan? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What should be part of an annual plan?How do I get my team bought into my plan?How aggressive should our annual goals be?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can...2024-12-1624 minThe Forman CastThe Forman CastStuff the Bus: Part FOURThank you to Jenn, Sean, Nicholas, Bettina, Meaghan, Danielle, Bridget, Leanne, Melissa and EVERYONE at Adams Building Supply, My Storage & Scott's No Frills for your donations! Make a new, unwrapped toy, gift card, clothing or non-perishable food donation to Stuff the Bus for Operation Sharing's The Christmas Place between now and December 6th with Forman as he tours Woodstock to help ensure everyone in Oxford County has a Merry Christmas... AND WIN! Everyone who donates can win a gift card to not only that day's sponsor, but the GRAND PRIZE of gift cards to every generous...2024-12-0407 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskWhat Competitive Advantages Matter?In this episode we dive into competitive advantages. Everyone knows they need them, but what are they? How can you have competitive advantages when you are just starting out? What happens if you lose them? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What competitive advantages can you have when you first start?What happens if we lose our competitive advantage?How can we turn one advantage into many?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to...2024-11-1421 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to raise Extensions and Bridge RoundsIn this episode we dive into raising extensions and bridge rounds. Many companies are looking to these as ways to extend their runway, but they can be complicated. How do you go about raising these kinds of rounds? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What is the difference between an Extension and a Bridge round?How do I talk to my investors about an Extension?What happens if one of my investors won't participate?How much should you raise for an Extension?All...2024-10-2821 minThe Mayor’s Office with Sean CaseyThe Mayor’s Office with Sean CaseyAnthony Rizzo & Freddie Freeman's Grit. World Series Ticket Prices. Eric Byrnes vs Bear has gone viralAnthony Rizzo and Freddie Freeman are both heading into the World Series playing hurt. Sean Casey did the same for the Tigers in his lone World Series appearance and he gives a great take on what both stars are going through and why both of them will play come hell or high water. We dive into the ABSURD ticket prices for the Dodgers / Yankees World Series. Plus, a recap of the now viral Eric Byrnes story where he played us the video of a Bear roaming around his house. Here's the link to...2024-10-2422 minThe Mayor’s Office with Sean CaseyThe Mayor’s Office with Sean CaseyEric Byrnes joins us. Ohtani vs Judge, Dodgers vs Yankees. Byrnes Fought a Bear In His HouseEric Byrnes, former ball player and Sean and Chinch's boy joins the show to talk all things Dodgers / Yankees, Ohtani / Judge, and tells a story - with video, of a bear walking around his house with his entire family in the room.... It is one of the greatest stories you'll ever hear, and also MUST SEE on our Youtube page here: https://youtu.be/ZgUpAAje7w0 https://bleav.com/ Thanks to our sponsor, Melin for joining us. If you’re looking for the world’s most durable hat, look no further. Go to https://melin.com...2024-10-2326 minDeuces Wild with Eric Byrnes & Will ClarkDeuces Wild with Eric Byrnes & Will ClarkSean Casey Joins Eric Byrnes & Will Clark for DEUCES WILDIt's a DEUCES WILD episode that you don't want to miss! EB and Thrill welcome special guest Sean Casey (aka The Mayor). They talk about the game's evolution, including the changing swing mechanics and the importance of vision in hitting. They also share personal anecdotes and stories from their playing careers, including facing legendary pitchers like Mariano Rivera and Randy Johnson.2024-10-231h 19The Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskWhat is Category Creation?In this episode we dive into category creation and what it takes to win in a new category. Many startups are building products unlike anything that has existed before, but how do you build a category around it? How do you let people know it even exists? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What is category creation?How do you anticipate the need for a new category?How do you educate the market that your new category exists?How do you maintain a competitive advantage...2024-09-0323 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow can Venture Capital firms help you?In this episode we dive into new kinds of Venture Capital firms and what they offer startups. Many startups seek venture funding, but most funds look the same. What can new types of funds offer? When are they a good fit for you? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How involved should a typical VC be?What’s more important the founders or the market?What are examples of an “unfair advantage” that a startup can have? We also hear details on Sterling Road and Near Ho...2024-08-1423 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Break Out of a Slump and Find Growth AgainIn this episode we answer questions about growth. Specifically, what do you do if your growth has stalled? How do you find a new growth engine? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I break out of a flat sales slump?How do I avoid spending all my time fighting with competitors for deals?How do I stand out in a crowded market?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our...2024-07-2922 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Retain Your Top EmployeesIn this episode we answer questions about your top employees. The biggest problem with top employees is that they might leave! How do you make sure they stick around? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What to do if a key employee wants to become a founder themselves?How do I handle competitors trying to hire my best salespeople?How do we keep our first employee as the company scales?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions...2024-07-1520 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to handle Underperforming EmployeesIn this episode we answer questions about underperforming employees. If you have a team, some people on that team will underperform. What do you do when that happens? Can you turn them around, or do you have to let them go? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How long should you give an employee to ramp up?Why would a top sales person start missing targets?What do you do about executives that aren't working full time?All of these questions were submitted by listeners...2024-06-1422 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskWhat is Innovation?In this episode we answer questions about innovation. Startups are expected to innovate, but what does that mean? What is innovation and how does it become an advantage? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What is innovation?Is there a process to innovation?What is the cost to not innovating?How do I know if I'm being innovative?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website TheStartupHelpdesk.com or...2024-05-2920 minSeed to SequoiaSeed to SequoiaFounder Vision vs Customer Voices: What should you prioritize?This episode explores one of the most underrated and overlooked superpowers for founders and entrepreneurs - the ability to listen deeply to your customers. It's easy to drift into building products and services based on our own assumptions and hunches. The founders and industry leaders joining us have battle-tested strategies for doing the opposite - obsessing over authentic customer voices to uncover game-changing insights. You'll learn from Sean Byrnes why a perpetual "learner's mindset" and adaptability are crucial, especially in rapidly evolving tech landscapes. He'll share how your startup's survival may hinge on truly listening...2024-05-2310 minThe Sparking Entrepreneur ShowThe Sparking Entrepreneur ShowNavigating Tech Leadership and Entrepreneurship with Sean ByrnesJoin us for an enlightening discussion with Sean Byrnes, a seasoned executive coach, entrepreneur, and tech industry leader. Sean has a rich background in founding and scaling industry-defining companies like Outlier and Flurry, where he raised over $100M and built exceptional teams. As an executive coach specializing in high-growth tech CEOs and a partner at LucidFog, a venture coaching fund, Sean brings a unique perspective on leadership, strategy, and product development. In this episode, Sean shares insights on effective leadership in high-growth tech startups, drawing from his experience coaching CEOs from seed to Series C stages. Discover Sean's thoughts on...2024-04-2223 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskShould you join an Accelerator?In this episode we answer questions about startup accelerators. Accelerators are programs that promise to help improve your chances of startup success, but how do they actually work? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What do I get if I join an accelerator?How do I know if an accelerator is worth it?How do I get the most out of my accelerator?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website...2024-04-2123 minMunch My Benson: A Law & Order: SVU PodcastMunch My Benson: A Law & Order: SVU PodcastFirstborn with Chad Byrnes, film critic at The Village Voice/LA Weekly - Main Event***We wanted you to check out our new podcast, Unkind Rewind, so we've dropped the newest pair of episodes into the feed. They are a real blast. We have another couple cycles of movies that we've done which are just as awesome--Labyrinth with Kay from F**k My Work Life and Night of the Creeps with one of Josh's industry buddies from L.A., Leon Henderson Jr.--so there's more Unkind Rewind out there to take in immediately if you're digging what you hear. We won't be dropping new eps in the Munch My Benson public feed often, so...2024-04-191h 58Munch My Benson: A Law & Order: SVU PodcastMunch My Benson: A Law & Order: SVU PodcastQs and Tease with Chad Byrnes, film critic from The Village Voice and LA Weekly***We wanted you to check out our new podcast, Unkind Rewind, so here's the newest pair of episodes, which are a real blast. We have another couple cycles of movies we've done--Labyrinth with Kay from F**k My Work Life and Night of the Creeps with one of Josh's industry buddies from L.A., Leon Henderson Jr.--so there's more Unkind Rewind out there to take in immediately if you're digging what you hear. We won't be dropping new eps in the Munch My Benson public feed every week, so if you like what you hear, please subscribe to...2024-04-1921 minUnkind RewindUnkind RewindFirstborn with Chad Byrnes, film critic at The Village Voice/LA Weekly - Main EventWe sat down with LA Weekly/Village Voice film reviewer Chad Byrnes and dove into the borderline traumatic childhood viewing experience that was seeing Firstborn--a cautionary tale about letting pinball, cocaine, Coleman grills (and Big Charcoal, by proxy), and Peter Weller into your single-parent home--in the movie theater with his divorcée mother. We also celebrate the creative forces that were Peter Weller, Michael Apted, Teri Garr, and Corey Haim, while wondering what happened to Christopher Collet, all of whom were great in this 1984 heightened family trauma drama. Come for the discussion of seeing a movie with your mom that t...2024-04-181h 58The Madison Miller PodcastThe Madison Miller PodcastEpisode 2,009: NY Baseball, Nets Mess, Knicks, NFL Draft, Derby Prep & more w/Jeff Byrnes!This podcast, Madison is joined by friend of the show Jeffrey Byrnes as they talk about the Yankees hot start and the Mets turnaround after their 0-5 start. Then, they discuss the Brooklyn Nets bringing back Sean Marks and chances the Knicks go on a playoff run. Then, they talk about the possibilities for the Giants and the Jets with their first round picks. Last, they talk about the Kentucky Derby prep races and The Master’s. Please subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening app whether it’s Spotify, Google, etc. if you want notifications for when future podc...2024-04-1331 minUnkind RewindUnkind RewindQs and Tease with Chad Byrnes, film critic from The Village Voice and LA WeeklyWe are joined by Chad Byrnes, film reviewer at The Village Voice and LA Weekly and all-around righteous dude, to discuss his personal history with a mostly forgotten cautionary family drama that reaches a fairly terrifying fever pitch by the end, which he's not seen in ages. As a child of divorce at the time, the movie we'll be watching for next week may not have been the best movie to see with his mother, but that's what happened to Chad, which we dig into a bit here before we head off to watch the film before next week's Main...2024-04-1121 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Build Your Sales TeamIn this episode we answer questions about building your sales team. Many startups sell their product via sales people, and building your sales team is one of the most important things you will do. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I hire my first salesperson?What is a sales commission plan?How do I know if a salesperson is doing well?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website...2024-03-2921 minSeed to SequoiaSeed to SequoiaWhy Entrepreneurs should Pivot until they hit success | Sean Byrnes of Near HorizonSean Byrnes is a Partner at Near Horizon (nearhorizon.vc). He started his first company, Flurry, in 2005, which became one of the largest analytics and ad platforms in the world. He later sold it to Yahoo in 2014. Sean has been a founder, investor and advisor over the years and has a wealth of lessons to share. Join host Alex Shartsis In this episode as Sean shares with us the essentials of successful company building, emphasizing the significance of pivoting, meticulous customer research, and the pursuit of problems that resonate with customers. Show Notes: 0:00...2024-03-111h 15The Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Raise VC FundingIn this episode we answer questions about raising money from Venture Capital funds. Many startup companies seek VC funding, but it can be a complex process if you haven't done it before. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:Is a SAFE or priced equity round better?What's the recommended amount to raise at every stage?How do I meet investors to pitch?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website TheStartupHelpdesk...2024-03-0925 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Find and Manage a Co-FounderIn this episode we answer questions about finding a co-founder and managing your relationship with your co-founder for the road ahead. Co-founder conflict is one of the top reasons for startup failure; many argue it is the primary cause of startup failure in the early days. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I find a co-founder?Can I add a co-founder later?What are the best ways to avoid co-founder conflict?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You...2024-02-1623 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Manage Your TimeIn this episode we answer questions about managing your time. Startups are all about speed, so you need to make the most of every hour of every day. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:Where should I spend my time as the CEO?How often should we have team meetings?Is our product development velocity high enough?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website TheStartupHelpdesk.com or on X/Twitter...2024-01-1621 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow do I navigate complex exit options?In this episode we answer questions about complex exit options. While we all hope for a bit exit, startups more often face complex and difficult exit options including low sale prices, mergers and wind downs. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What happens if my investors want to sell but I don't?Is a merger ever a good idea?How do I know it's time to shut down my company?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions...2023-12-2221 minThe Game On Sunday PodcastThe Game On Sunday PodcastEp 22 - The Seán Cavanagh InterviewOur special guest this week is Seán Cavanagh, a three-time All Ireland SFC winner with Tyrone and the 2008 Player of the Year.+ Club, county & life after the jersey+ Taking up a new sport+ Mickey Harte and the magic sauce+ Joe Brolly & crossing the line+ And Tomás on remembering the great Teddy McCarthyOur episodes are now available in full for free.Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts.More info at www.thegameonsunday.com Hosted on Acast. See ac...2023-12-0640 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Handle Problem CustomersIn this episode we answer questions about handling problem customers. If you make money you have customers, and if you have customers some of them will cause problems for you. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What should you do if a customer plans to compete with you?How do you handle abusive customers?Should you let customers invest in your company?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website TheStartupHelpdesk...2023-11-1521 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Choose Your MetricsIn this episode we answer questions about choosing and using metrics. Metrics are one of the best tools you have to run your startup, but only if you use them well. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What metrics should I put on my dashboard?What do we do if our competitors are lying about their metrics?How do we report metrics like revenue, which have many definitions?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us...2023-11-1422 minThe Mayor’s Office with Sean CaseyThe Mayor’s Office with Sean CaseyBrian Cashman vs Joel Sherman in Yankees War of Words & and amazing Gerrit Cole StorySean backs up Brian Cashman's epic rant on why the Yankees are "pretty f**king good! And Case wasn't done showing love to his former team as he gives us AMAZING insight into what makes Gerrit Cole so amazing, both as a pitcher AND a teammate/leader. We also recount the INSANELY scary moment our friend & former Big Leaguer Eric Byrnes had when he found himself in the middle of an Apple Store robbery last night while shopping with his son. It's bananas. This is a good one today so make sure to like, subscribe, tell your friends, and...2023-11-0831 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Manage Your Board of DirectorsIn this episode we answer questions about managing your board of directors. If you have investors, you have a board and managing your relationship with them is one of the most important, and hardest, jobs you have. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I handle a board member who is ignoring me?What do I do if my board tells me to fire someone?How do we recover from a big fight at a board meeting?All of these questions were submitted by...2023-11-0522 minAdQuick Madvertising PodcastAdQuick Madvertising PodcastSean Byrnes - Startups, marketing and ads, surviving economic cycles | E24In Episode 24 of the AdQuick Madvertising podcast, Adam Singer and Chris Gadek sit down with Sean Byrnes to talk startups, silicon valley, marketing and ads, surviving economic cycles and more.2023-10-1746 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Manage a TurnaroundIn this episode we answer questions about turning around your startup. Startup journeys are hard, and it's likely you'll need to turn things around when they start to go  badly. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What do I tell my investors about a big pivot?How do I hold my team together when people start leaving?How can I recapture growth after it stops?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on o...2023-10-0823 minIntegrity Restored PodcastIntegrity Restored PodcastEpisode 180 - Why Is It Wrong with Fr. Sean Byrnes11In this episode, Jim is joined by Fr. Sean Byrnes , a priest in the Diocese of Wagga Wagga, Australia to discuss what C.S. Lewis and the Church actually say about masturbation. It keeps us in "the prison of ourselves" Our sexual desires and faculty are not the problem God's great mercy and love is invested in each one of us, even with habitual struggles 2023-09-2828 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Manage ConflictIn this episode we answer questions about managing conflict. Conflict is inevitable in the high pressure, fast-paced startup world so managing it is critical to your success. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What do I do when my co-founder wants to leave?How do I resolve conflict between product and engineering?How do I repair a broken investor relationship?This episode we're joined by guest panelist Kat Mañalac of Y Combinator! Kat is Managing Outreach Officer at Y Combinator where she participates in f...2023-08-2820 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Be Great at MarketingIn this episode we answer questions about marketing! Marketing is one of the most challenging things to do well, but essential to success for your startup. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do we scale faster after our first few customers?Are we doing something wrong or do ads not work?When is the right time for me to hire our first marketing person?This episode we're joined by guest panelist Kat Mañalac of Y Combinator, an expert in marketing! Kat is Managing O...2023-08-0121 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow do you find Product/Market Fit?In this episode we answer questions about finding product/market fit! The market has gotten harder on startups in the past 12 months, and finding product/market fit is more important than ever. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:Should you keep going or give up on your startup?How do I guide my team without concrete goals and traction?How do I know if I should pivot to another idea or stick with this one?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like...2023-07-0923 minRowingwolf7 podcastRowingwolf7 podcastStanford’s Derek Byrnes & RowingwolfFresh  off his first NCAA Championship, Stanford’s Head Women’s Rowing Coach Derek Byrnes in his one and only podcast and everything is on the table to discuss.  Crew Classic to NCAA Champions , culture , the feels , women’s coaching , Ivy programs,   KG and more .  2023-06-2233 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow do you Navigate Uncertainty?In this episode we answer questions about navigating uncertainty! The market and funding environment are changing every day, and managing those ups and downs is hard. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I know what metrics I need to raise money in 12 months?How do I know if I should spend more to grow faster or cut costs?How do we handle re-orgs at our big customers?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for...2023-06-2121 minELEVATE: Products & People that Make an ImpactELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact119: King of Category Creation: $200M Exit Lessons from Sean ByrnesSean Byrnes is a technology entrepreneur with 2 epic exits under his belt. Sean sold Flurry to Yahoo for $200 Million in 2014, and most recently Outlier AI in 2021 at an undisclosed valuation. In this episode, Sean shares his strategy of building "category creator" companies, raising venture capital, and building strong company culture. Sean covers the importance of falling in love with the problem (not the solution), frameworks for iteration & design, how to overcome difficulties of fundraising, and the importance of building relationships with investors early on. In this episode: [00:02:59] Evolution of the Tech startup landscape [00:05:04] Sean's strategy for building "category creation" companies [00:08:51...2023-06-1849 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow do you Handle Investor Relations? (with guest Leo Polovets)In this episode we answer questions about how to build relationships with your investors! Most startup companies have investors, and your relationship with them is critical to your success. We are here to help and in this episode we answer questions including:How honest should I be in my investor updates?One of my investors just invested in a competitor, what do I do?My investors have stopped responding, how do I get them engaged again?We are joined by a special guest host in this episode: Leo Polovets...2023-05-3123 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow do you Manage Risk? (with guest Leo Polovets)In this episode we answer questions about how to manage risk! Startup companies face mountains of risk, and it can be hard to know which risks to focus on and what you can do about them. We are here to help and in this episode we answer questions including:What do I do if I think my VP of Sales is looking for another job?How do we handle unusual requests from our biggest customers?How do we stay ahead of huge numbers of new competitors?We are joined by a...2023-05-1222 minIntegrity Restored PodcastIntegrity Restored PodcastEpisode 162 - Why is Porn so Appealing? with Fr. Sean ByrnesIn this episode, Jim talks with Fr. Sean Byrnes about the draw of pornography even though we as Christians know it's objectively not good. They discuss the reasons, the triggers, and the desire for a " savior" in the tough moments of life. In a broad sense, most people understand that porn is a poor use of time  We look for deliverance from the difficult moments  There is NEVER a point where God doesn't love us 2023-05-0429 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow do you beat the competition?In this episode we answer questions about how to handle competition! We all have competition and how we handle it is the difference between winning and losing in our markets. We are here to help and in this episode we answer questions including:How much time should we be spending thinking about our competition?How do you handle entirely new kinds of competition, like LLMs & GPT?What do we do if our competition starts to beat us?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit...2023-04-2025 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow do you handle a crisis?In this episode we answer questions about how to handle a crisis! There have been no shortage of crises recently, including the COVID pandemic and the recent banking crisis. We are here to help and in this episode we answer questions including:What, if anything, can I do to prepare for a crisis?How do we handle crises that are bigger than we are, like the recent banking crises?What do I tell my team if they are panicking during a crisis?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just...2023-04-0726 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskWhat Are Startup Growing Pains?In this episode we answer questions about the problems that come from scaling your startup, and how to fix them! We answer questions including:How does the Founder role as a company grows?What do I need to change as my team goes from 5 to 25 people?What do I do if my co-founder isn’t growing with the company?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd lo...2023-03-1422 minAI Studios with Natalia BurinaAI Studios with Natalia BurinaSean Byrnes on AI and the Creative ProcessAbout SeanSean Byrnes has been the CEO & co-founder of many category-defining companies, raised over $100M in financing from leading venture firms, built teams of hundreds of people, and both bought and sold companies in his career. Sean is also an artist - check out his portfolio here.Sean has a deep understanding of AI gained as a founder and CEO of Outlier.ai, the world's first automated data analysis platform and Flurry, the largest analytics platform for mobile applications. Sean is also a partner at LucidFog, a venture investment firm that provides capital to...2023-03-1440 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow Do You Make Your Employees Happy?In this episode we answer questions about your employees, how to know if they are happy and how to ensure that they are! We answer questions including:How do you measure employee satisfaction?What do you do if employee morale is low?What's an MVP of performance reviews?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode Notes2023-02-2724 minProduct Market FitProduct Market FitEP11: Build. Sell. Repeat. w/ Sean Byrnes, founder & CEO Flurry (acquired by Yahoo), Outlier.ai (acquired by SoundCommerce) — Product Market Fit podcastSean founded Flurry in 2005 — building it into the most widely adopted analytics tool for mobile apps. He later went on to sell the company to Yahoo.  In 2015 he started Outlier.ai, a pioneering company in the field of Augmented Analytics. That company was acquired in 2022.  Sean has invested in hundreds of startups and has advised hundreds more. He has an immense wealth of knowledge and 1st-hand experience building, scaling, and exiting tech startups and he was kind enough to share those insights with us on this show.  Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:50) Sean’s background (4:05) Mistake...2023-02-0156 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow Do You Set Your Price?In this episode we answer questions about how to set the price on your product! We answer questions including:How do I decide on a price for my new product?Should I raise my prices if I think they are too low?Should I raise prices on existing customers or only new customers?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode Notes2023-01-1824 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskShould You Be Profitable?In this episode we answer questions about making money and profitability! We answer questions including:Should I focus on Growth or Profitability?How do I figure out my Unit Economics?How do I know if I'm making enough money?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is not legal advice or investment advice....2023-01-1825 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow Do You Recruit Your First EmployeesIn this episode we answer questions about how to hire your first employees! We answer questions including:How do I find the right co-founder to join you? How do you convince people to join your very early stage startup?What should you pay a co-founder?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is not legal advice or i...2023-01-0227 minFBI Case File ReviewFBI Case File Review277: Michael Byrnes - Quadruple Homicide Crime Scene SearchRetired agent Michael Byrnes reviews the tragic 2017 quadruple murder of four young men in Solebury, PA, specifically the human remains search and recovery operation conducted by Philadelphia FBI ERT to assist local law enforcement officers. Mike oversaw team members from FBI, state, county, and local agencies as they identified and processed 6 separate excavation sites, ultimately recovering all four victims 5 days after commencing the operation. The murders were carried out by Cosmo DiNardo and Sean Michael Kratz who were convicted and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole by the state of Pennsylvania. Check out epi...2022-12-291h 13The Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow To Build Your First ProductIn this episode we answer questions about how to build your first product! We answer questions including:How do you decide what to include in your Minimum Viable Product (MVP)?When does good design matter?How do you start selling, with just a prototype or an MVP?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is not legal...2022-12-1423 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow Do You Reach Customers?In this episode we answer questions about how to get your product in the hands of customers, also known as distribution! We answer questions including:Should you build an audience or product first?What are the secrets to cold outreach?What are channel partners and should you use them?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is...2022-11-2828 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow To Do Customer DiscoveryIn this episode we answer questions about doing effective Customer Discovery, including:How do you hold a Customer Discovery interview?What to do if you hear inconsistent feedback?How much time should you put into it?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is not legal advice or investment advice.Q1: ...2022-11-1722 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskWhen is Your Product Ready, Is Fundraising Going Well and How to Hire for Unfamiliar PositionsIn this episode we answer questions submitted by founders just like you, including:When is my product ready for launch?When will I know if my fundraising process is working?How do I hire for positions where I don’t have any experience myself?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is not legal advice or investment advice.Q1: When is my pr...2022-11-0122 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow To Sell Your CompanyWe discuss questions on the minds of many companies these days: How do we sell the company? Whether you want to sell or need to sell, few people have experience doing it and even fewer have ever done it well. We address common questions about the selling process based on years of experience selling and buying companies including:When do you need to start planning a sale?How do you sell a company?How do you close a sale?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter...2022-10-1625 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow To Rally Your Team Behind Your Vision, Understanding Customer Development and Generalists vs SpecialistIn this episode we answer questions submitted by founders just like you, including:How do you motivate your team around your vision?What's the difference between Customer Development and Sales?When do you need Generalists or Specialists on your team?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is not legal advice or investment advice.Q1: How do you motivate your team around...2022-09-3023 minA Correction PodcastA Correction PodcastSean T. Byrnes on Bretton Woods, the Group of 77 and the Rise of the New American RightSean T. Byrnes is a writer, teacher, and historian. His work explores issues related to US politics, international relations, and global economic inequality. The author of Disunited Nations: US Foreign Policy, Anti-Americanism, and the Rise of the New Right (LSU, 2021), he is currently working on two books. The first, The United States and the Ends of Empire: Decolonization, Hierarchy, and World Order since 1776, explores how decolonization and attendant concepts of race and hierarchy have shaped US interactions with the world since the American Revolution. It is under contract with Bloomsbury Academic. The second, No Guarantee: The Family Assistance Plan...2022-09-2900 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow to Collect Investor Feedback, Monetize your First Customers and Understanding Cap TablesIn this episode we answer questions submitted by founders just like you, including:How do you get useful feedback from investors?How many investors is too many?How do you get your first customers to pay you?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is not legal advice or investment advice.Q1: How do you get useful pitch feedback from investors?2022-09-1324 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow To Find Product/Market Fit, How To Plan For The Long-TermIn this episode we answer questions submitted by founders just like you, including:How do you know when you’ve found Product/Market Fit?How do you know when it’s time to pivot? Or that you just haven’t spent enough time on your existing strategy?How far in the future should you be planning?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode Notes:Q1: How do you know when you’ve found Product...2022-08-2623 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow To Settle Founder Disputes, How To Setup Your CompanyIn this episode we answer questions submitted by founders just like you, including:What corporate structure should you have? Does it matter?How do you scale hiring?How do you resolve co-founder disagreements?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode Notes:Q1: What corporate structure should you have? Does it matter?If you intend to raise venture capital: If you’re building a startup and you want to raise money, you...2022-08-0924 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow To Hire When You're Too Busy, How To Pivot Your ProductIn this episode we answer questions submitted by founders just like you, including:How do you handle a co-founder who isn't scaling in their position at the company? What do you do when you are overwhelmed as a founder and know you have to hire, but don't have the time? I have a consulting business that is cashflow positive, but want to pivot to a product so we can grow faster. How do I do that?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd lo...2022-07-1922 minThe Startup Help DeskThe Startup Help DeskHow To Get Your First 5 Customers, How To Fire SomeoneIn this episode we answer questions submitted by founders just like you, including:If you see other startups doing the same thing, is that a sign that there is a demand for this opportunity? Or a sign that you are not differentiated enough?How do you acquire your first five customers?How do you fire someone?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Your hosts:Sean Byrnes: General Partner, Near Horizon www.nearhorizon.vcAsh Rust...2022-07-0322 minThe Hypergrowth ExperienceThe Hypergrowth ExperienceBuilding Fast Growth SaaS Companies w/ Sean Byrnes and Bryan Chou (EP03)The process of building fast-growing SaaS companies is fundamentally different compared to consumer companies. Growth marketing was originated out of consumer companies like Facebook but the discipline has formed its own form for SaaS companies.In this discussion, we're going to discuss what it takes to build fast-growing SaaS companies. Our guests have founded incredible companies that are slowly becoming icons in the SaaS market: Webflow and Outlier.We'll explore how marketing, sales, and product can work together to grow the company and some of the challenges founders and growth teams face along the way.Our GuestsSean Byrnes – Co-founder, CEO of...2022-01-271h 02UpTech ReportUpTech ReportThe Future of AI and Data Analytics Explained with Sean Byrnes of OutlierCompanies such as Snowflake and Palantir have been making headlines lately in the tech world as more and more industries catch on to the fact that data is king. Data-driven decision-making is the way of the future, but have you heard of Outlier.ai yet?In this episode of the UpTech Report, data analyst and CEO of Outlier.ai Sean Byrnes joins us to discuss exactly why business data analysis has been getting so much attention recently in the media.Think of it as a Data Analytics 101 crash course. First, Byrnes shares how his company...2021-11-0438 minAnother Podcast Tonight!Another Podcast Tonight!Special Guest Darcy Rose Byrnes! (Big Shot streaming now on Disney+)Our special guest today is the always amazing Darcy Rose Byrnes who just finished starring opposite of John Stamos in the brand show Big Shot streaming now on Disney+! She's such an incredible actress, singer, songwriter, person, god we love her so much! She's done our LIVE show before but if you missed her don't worry you're gonna fall right in love with her too! In Big Shot she plays the character "Harper" and as you'll get to know Darcy Rose in this episode, you'll realize how much talent she brought to the show with her acting, s...2021-06-0850 minTotal Retail Tech InsightsTotal Retail Tech InsightsOutlier AI Helps Retailers Grow With Business Analysis ToolsIn this episode of Total Retail Tech Insights, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Sean Byrnes, CEO of Outlier, an automated business analysis platform. Listen in as Byrnes discusses Outlier's technology solutions, how it partners with retailers, and how the business intelligence company has helped its clients maintain and grow their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. He…2021-04-0823 minAngelneers: Insights From Startup BuildersAngelneers: Insights From Startup BuildersFinding Unexpected Insights With Business Analysis with Sean ByrnesSean Byrnes is a Co-Founder and CEO of Outlier, which automates business analysis for some of the largest consumer businesses in the world. Outlier was the 2017 Strata Audience Choice Award Winner and was named 2018 Cool Vendor in Analytics by Gartner. Previously, Sean founded Flurry, a leader in mobile analytics and advertising which was sold to Yahoo! in 2014. In this episode, we are going to talk with Sean about the learnings and insights that he gathered on his journey as a serial founder. 2021-02-0557 minHitechies - PodcastHitechies - PodcastDIVERSITY : Sean Byrnes, CEO , Outlier In Hitechies PodcastSean Byrnes is CEO and co-founder of Outlier. He is the leading authority on automated business analysis solutions and outlier data identification. Before creating Outlier, Sean founded Flurry, a highly successful mobile-analytics and advertising platform acquired by Yahoo in 2014. Sean is a regular contributor to Forbes, Medium, and other business outlets. He’s a regular guest on entrepreneurial podcasts, helping other start-up CEOs manage through the stages of growth. He is also an advisor for, and investor in, early-stage technology companies.Sean holds a B.A. in Engineering from Dartmouth College and an M.Eng. in...2020-11-271h 21Living FullnessLiving FullnessLiving Fullness - Meet the HostsStina Constantine sits down with her long standing friend Fr. Sean Byrnes to talk about the joys and challenges of friendship especially between men and women. This episode introduces the hosts, how they met and some of the ways they pick on each other, rather regularly. Stina and Fr. Byrnes also begin to set to scene for conversations to come, due to many of the issues that have risen in our world because of the lack of authentic friendships. Enjoy the episode, and join our Facebook Community Living Fullness and let us know what you think. Also...2020-10-2722 minFounder\'s FAQFounder's FAQSean Byrnes | CEO & Co-founder of OutlierFounder's FAQ: answers to all the possible questions of a founder. Hosted by Ilker Koksal. This episode's guest is Sean Byrnes. Sean is CEO & co-founder of Outlier. Previously, he founded Flurry which was the leader in mobile analytics and advertising space and it was sold to Yahoo! in 2014. Sean advises some early-stage technology companies and invests in many others.In this episode;1-) The biggest challenge while scaling the company2-) How to set up a culture3-) Is it really all about the founder?4-) Having a track...2020-09-1415 minThe IQT PodcastThe IQT PodcastUsing AI to Identify Valuable Patterns in Data, with Outlier.AI’s Sean ByrnesIn this episode of the B.Next Outbreak Analytics & Forecasting Series, Dr. Dylan George sits down with Sean Byrnes, CEO of Outlier.AI, (an In-Q-Tel portfolio company) in a discussion about looking for insights – changes, indicators – from the bottom up rather than asking questions from the top down. Outlier produces a coronavirus tracker, a daily report on Outlier’s findings in the pandemic data. The company is focused on helping organizations identify unexpected changes within their critical business data. References: www.outlier.ai 2020-08-1130 min7th Heaven Pod7th Heaven PodThe End of Series Party Pod with Sean Maloney & Karl Te NanaIt's the last episode of the season! Byrnesy, Chip & Mitch mark the weekend that should have seen the World Series Champions crowned in Paris by throwing an end of season party with the help of Series commentating legends Sean Maloney and Karl Te Nana.The 7th Heaven Crew pick their Team of the Series and look back at the epic moments the six tournaments gave us over the last six months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-301h 20Peter Saddington - AGILE, STARTUPS, SELF-IMPROVEMENT!Peter Saddington - AGILE, STARTUPS, SELF-IMPROVEMENT!SEAN BYRNES | Outlier.ai | What is Your Data Saying? - On Acquisition of Flurry - Full Transparency!www.vchunting.com/sean-byrnes - Show notes!2020-01-2654 minStartup ExitsStartup ExitsSean Byrnes, founder of Flurry: $250 million sale to YahooSean Byrnes is the founder and ex-CEO of Flurry – a mobile analytics company that lives inside apps on billions of devices and as a result has the best understanding of mobile consumer behaviour. Having held 90% of the market share, Flurry represented “mobile strategy in a box” for Yahoo during its acquisition in 2014. On this episode of the Startup Exits Podcast, we chat with Sean about:• Preparing for a paradigm shift.• Pivoting into a smartphone era.• Finding a real, painful problem to solve.• Going against Steve Jobs.• Signs of...2019-06-2538 minEntrepreneur WeeklyEntrepreneur WeeklyGeorge Black and Sean ByrnesEpisode #141: Calculated Risk Taking and Increasing Productivity Published: March 2, 2019 Your career may have been born from passion, but what will sustain your journey? Securing entrepreneurial mentors who have already ventured the road less traveled will accelerate success. In this episode, George Black and Sean Byrnes share sage advice to take smart risks and increase productivity. George Black, Author of “Dear, Mr. A” (soon to be re-titled "The Next Level Entrepreneur-Finding Direction IN Your Passions and Build a Great Company"), reveals how the 'ready, aim, fire’ concept can help you take calculated risks in your business. Next, we are joined by Sean Byrnes...2019-03-0240 minEntrepreneur WeeklyEntrepreneur WeeklyGeorge Black and Sean ByrnesEpisode #141: Calculated Risk Taking and Increasing Productivity Published: March 2, 2019 Your career may have been born from passion, but what will sustain your journey? Securing entrepreneurial mentors who have already ventured the road less traveled will accelerate success. In this episode, George Black and Sean Byrnes share sage advice to take smart risks and increase productivity. George Black, Author of “Dear, Mr. A” (soon to be re-titled "The Next Level Entrepreneur-Finding Direction IN Your Passions and Build a Great Company"), reveals how the 'ready, aim, fire’ concept can help you take calculated risks in your business. Next, we are joined by Sean Byrnes...2019-03-0239 minVillage Global PodcastVillage Global PodcastRequests For Startups: Artificial Intelligence with Sean Byrnes and Shastri MahadeoOn this episode of Venture Stories Erik is joined by Sean Byrnes (@sbyrnes) and Shastri Mahadeo (@ShastriMahadeo). Sean is CEO of Outlier, a company using AI to create better business intelligence, and previously founded Flurry Analytics. Shastri is co-founder and CEO of Union Crate, a demand-planning tool for consumer packaged goods companies.Sean shares an anecdote about how when he was in grad school for machine learning 20 years ago his classmates joked that what they were learning would never be relevant. He says that two things changed to make machine learning one of the hottest technologies of today: 1...2019-01-0447 minHow I Raised It - The podcast where we interview startup founders who raised capital.How I Raised It - The podcast where we interview startup founders who raised capital.Ep. 62 How I Raised It with Sean Byrnes of Outlier.ai on 8.14.2018Produced by Foundersuite.com, "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders who have raised capital. This episode is with Sean Byrnes of Outlier.ai. Outlier makes a business intelligence platform designed to monitor business data and notify customers when unexpected changes occur. Previously, Sean founded Flurry, a mobile analytics company acquired by Yahoo for $300 million. Outlier recently raised $6.4 million of Series A venture funding led by Ridge Ventures. First Round Capital, Homebrew, Susa Ventures, 11.2 Capital and SV Angel also participated in the round. In this wide-ranging interview, Sean talks about VC fund lifecycles, how the fundraising "...2018-08-2950 minFrightdayFrightdayEpisode 115: The Devil's Candy / Alien Abduction Regression Hypnosis Pt IIThis week Byron talks to a future/past version of himself, Kelly consults a professional regarding potential extraterrestrial contact, and we review Sean Byrnes long awaited sophomore effort, 'The Devil's Candy'. Keep our mini-fridges full of blood...I mean...not blood...normal things that people drink...by going to http://patreon.com/frightday or http://shop.frightday.com Follow us in the shadows at the following places: http://frightday.com http://twitter.com/frightday http://facebook.com/groups/frightday http://instagram.com/frightday http://facebook.com/ffrightdayy2017-03-241h 35[Array] Podcast[Array] PodcastSean Byrnes founder of Flurry gets acquired for $300m+ after nearly going insolvent 3 timesSean Byrnes is currently a founder of OutlierAI. Previously, he was a founder of Flurry. Flurry was founded during a recession and almost insolvent 3 times until 2014 when it was acquired by Yahoo for $300-$350m. Sean is now a CEO of Outlier.ai which helps businesses make better decisions using AI. Sean shares his insights on staying afloat, keeping up with trends, and his thoughts on Artificial Intelligence.Sean's twitter: https://twitter.com/sbyrnesShruti's twitter: https://twitter.com/atshruti2017-03-1336 minSerpents of Bienville PodcastSerpents of Bienville PodcastMy First Sight of Home, Friday the 13th Part VIITo celebrate the Halloween season, Sean is exploring the seventh installment of the horror franchise, Friday the 13th, filmed here at Byrnes Lake in Baldwin County, Alabama. It turns out that as events in Sean's life unfolded, years after receiving this movie as a gift at a young age, he realized he had more personal ties to the film than he could have ever anticipated. This podcast confronts themes of depression, suicide, and mental health. For more Alabama Oddities, local legends, and southern lore, be sure to visit serpentsofbienville.com.2016-10-1800 minTo Be ContinuousTo Be ContinuousTo Be Continuous - Ep. #17Welcome to To Be Continuous, a show about Continuous Delivery and software development hosted by Paul Biggar, Founder of CircleCI, and Edith Harbaugh, CEO of LaunchDarkly. In this episode of To Be Continuous, Edith and Paul are joined by Sean Byrnes, CEO of Outlier.ai, and Nadia Eghbal. The group discusses open source economics, and examines several potential evolutions of adding money to the open source equation. Producer: Ted Carstensen Editor: Lucas Oswald2016-04-051h 18This Week in Despair with Peter-john ByrnesThis Week in Despair with Peter-john ByrnesEpisode 36 - Bill Cruz and Sean WhiteThe very entertaining and thoughtful pair of Bill Cruz and Sean White join me to discuss papal conspiracy theories, historically-significant pornography collections of the non-Vatican variety, and sacred jelly. Sean and Bill educate me on TSA security holes. Racist math problems are examined. Bill is a rule-stickler where popes are concerned. Our game of Moral Dilemmas gets very heated over the ethical lessons of Star Trek. We learn yet another reason why one should never live in Las Vegas. It's all very educational.2013-08-1459 min