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Grab a seatTurning Ideas into Reality : Grab's Super-App Journey ft. Suthen Thomas and Philip KandallIn this episode, Ankit Vengurlekar delves into the tech horizon alongside Grab's Chief Product Officer, Suthen Thomas, and Chief Technology Officer, Philip Kandall. Discover the origins of Grab's superapp vision, explore emerging tech horizons and learn how Grab is shaping the future of integrated technology. We uncover the core principles driving innovation at Grab, and hear firsthand accounts of transformative career journeys, gaining exclusive insights into Grab's unique work culture. Want more? Check out the opportunities waiting for you in tech at Grab: https://www.grab.careers Do follow IVM Podcasts on social...2024-04-2557 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastThe Big Lessons From History #150Episode SummaryIn this episode, we recap Morgan Housel’s post on key lessons that we can draw from studying history. Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 150 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The thought of discussing the Perpetual Learning Newsletter and looking at the topics I...2022-07-1111 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastElite Overproduction #149Episode SummaryIn this episode, we talk about the idea of elite overproduction, its relationship with our education system and the challenges this may pose long term. Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 150 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The thought of discussing the Perpetual Learning...2022-07-0413 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastHow to Work Hard #148Episode SummaryIn this episode, we talk about the idea of how to work hard and the concept of developing a strong work ethic. Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 148 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The thought of discussing the Perpetual Learning Newsletter and looking...2022-06-2712 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastInvestor vs. Broker Mindset #147Episode SummaryIn this episode, we’re talking about the broker vs investor mindset when buying assets, how it affects how one invests and the results they produce through changing economic cycles.Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 147 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The thought of...2022-06-2011 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastHealthcare Roll-Ups #146Episode SummaryIn this episode, we discuss the idea of healthcare roll-ups, why it has become an attractive investment opportunity over the past few years, and the potential risks that may come to the end-user as a result. Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 137 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to...2022-06-1215 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastMy Favorite Books #144Episode SummaryIn this episode, we discuss a few of my favorite books and how I source/approach reading on a day-to-day basis. Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 137 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The thought of discussing the Perpetual Learning Newsletter and looking at...2022-06-0514 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastOperating During a Downturn #143Episode SummaryIn this episode, we reflect and discuss on the various ideas being circulated on how startups should operate in a downturn and what employees may want to look out for. Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 137 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The thought...2022-05-2913 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastThe West Needs More Plato #142Episode SummaryIn this episode, we talk about strengthening democracy by changing the kind of people leading democracies.Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 137 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The thought of discussing the Perpetual Learning Newsletter and looking at the topics I share from...2022-05-2213 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastThe Cook vs. The Chef #141Episode SummaryIn this episode, we talk about the difference between a cook vs. a chef (as defined by Tim Urban) and how we can break the cycle to be a true creator.Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 137 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The...2022-05-1521 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastAll Revenue is Not Created Equal #140Episode SummaryIn this episode, we talk about how we should be thinking about identifying high-quality revenue as tech companies take a turn for the worse in terms of valuation. Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 137 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The thought of discussing...2022-05-0818 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastBuilding Trust #139Episode SummaryIn this episode, we talk about the dismal state of trust in society, why it matters to the individual, and how we can change our own scenarios to build trustPerpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 137 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The thought...2022-05-0215 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastPreparing for Interviews #137Episode SummaryIn this episode, we discuss common mistakes that we see amongst potential job candidates and how to prepare for interviews. Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 137 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The thought of discussing the Perpetual Learning Newsletter and looking at the...2022-04-1715 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastThe Factory Model of K-12 EducationEpisode SummaryIn this episode, we discuss the construct of our K-12 education system, its pros and cons and how it can be improved.Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 137 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The thought of discussing the Perpetual Learning Newsletter and looking...2022-04-0923 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastThe Corporate Athlete #134Episode SummaryIn this episode, we discuss the notion that corporate employees should train and treat themselves like performance athletes. We also discuss the different areas that we need to consider when you’re optimizing your ability to perform for the long term.Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 130 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new me...2022-03-2714 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastThe Default Career #133Episode SummaryIn this episode, we discuss the idea of a default career, what causes many of us to get into this situation and how to address the feeling of ‘being stuck’ in your current job. Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 130 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my c...2022-03-2020 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastLessons from Nomad Investment Partners #132Episode Summary In this episode, we reflect and discuss some of the key lessons shared by some of the early investment letters from Nomad Investment Partners (by Nick Sleep and Qais Zakaria).Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 130 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The thought...2022-03-1313 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastThe Score Takes Care of Itself #131Episode SummaryIn this episode, we reflect and discuss some of the key lessons shared by Bill Walsh in his book: The Score Takes Care of Itself. Background on the Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 130 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The thought of discussing...2022-03-0616 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastDisruption of Big Food #130Episode SummaryIn this episode, we discuss the idea of ‘Big Food’ and emerging food-tech companies that can disrupt the level of control that ‘Big Food’ has over our collective food supply. Background on the Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 130 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content...2022-02-2715 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastSpecific Knowledge + Overwhelming Desire #129Episode SummaryWe reflect on Naval’s tweet that building specific knowledge and demonstrating an overwhelming desire can set you up for success. We also discuss how people may be suffering from commitment-phobia and how we can ultimately deal with that.Background on the Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 130 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a ne...2022-02-2014 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastCharter Cities #128Episode SummaryWe discuss some of the systemic challenges within Canada (and other first-world countries) and how Charter Cities might help us solve these problems. Background on the Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 127 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The thought of discussing the Perpetual...2022-02-1317 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastMark Ups #127Episode SummaryWe discuss the impact of mark-ups when it comes to venture capital and how it could impact people looking to join a startup (or already works at one). Background on the Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 127 weeks and counting).Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The...2022-02-0612 min
Perpetual Learning MinicastMaking Concentrated Bets #126Episode SummaryWe reflect on the idea of defining how people can build an edge and ultimately make concentrated bets - inspired by this post from Jay Vasantharajah.Background on the Perpetual Learning MinicastManjula and I are very excited to launch the Perpetual Learning Minicast where we aim to discuss topics shared on Perpetual Newsletter (a weekly newsletter focused on sharing interesting reads for 127 weeks and counting). Manjula had come to me with the idea of creating a new medium for my audience to interact with my content. The thought of...2022-01-3015 min
The Vertical Software PodcastMagnus Sandberg - Building a Smart Manufacturing PlatformWe cover a number of topics including: Working at Constellation SoftwareWhy do owners want to work with Constellation Software? What have you learned from your peers as you've managed Shoplogix for 3+ years? Shoplogix and The Future of Smart ManufacturingWhat makes you excited about Shoplogix? In a lot of ways COVID-19 has accelerated the change in many industries, what have you seen in the manufacturing space recently that will stick in the long term? What is the role of IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) in smart manufacturing? How will Shoplogix initi...2021-03-2324 min
The Vertical Software PodcastRalph Dangelmaier - The Payment Platform Built For GrowthRalph's StoryWhat’s your story? Tell us about your journey for the past 7+ years at BlueSnap as the world embraced the concept of e-commerce. In addition to your role at BlueSnap, you sit on the board for a number of leading companies in the finance/accounting software space. What have you learned from serving on the board of companies such as MineralTree?The payments industry went from being an area with limited innovation to one of the hottest areas within fintech. Where do you see BlueSnap within the broader payments and fintech market?The Future of Paym...2021-02-1835 min
The Vertical Software PodcastAdam Unger - Building the Digital Community BankAs a second-generation CEO, Adam saw a void in the wealth management space and keeping up with modern technology. With the thought of making their clients successful not just in the moment, but for the future, Accutech has now grown to be an industry leader serving community banks across the U.S. Adam's StoryWhat was it like to take over the business that your dad, Ray Unger, had founded back in 1987?How would you define Accutech’s purpose? How do you demonstrate this in the community?You’ve been around this business and industry for the v...2020-12-0642 min
The Vertical Software PodcastDavid Wadler - Managing Your SuppliersIn this episode of the Vertical Software Podcast, we're joined by David Wadler, the CEO/Co-Founder of Vendorful. From being the co-founder of Twistage to the GM of Rich Media and Cloud products at Lexmark, David stops by to talk about rejoining the startup world with Vendorful.David's Story1) You have an interesting combination of experience with recruiting and development; after selling Twistage in 2004, how did all these experiences help you grow as an entrepreneur?2) How do you go from being a very good salesperson to back to building products?3) What was your...2020-12-0636 min
The Vertical Software PodcastLevi Morehouse - Building an Accounting Software for FranchisesLevi's StoryYou went from working as a Chartered Accountant at small to mid-sized companies to building a software company. What was that transition like?Tell us about Ceterus. What pain points were you first trying to solve? How has that evolved?Accounting software is a relatively competitive space – and yet Ceterus continues to grow quickly. How much do you actually focus on your competition?The Future of AccountingThere are a number of software companies looking to automate various processes that used to be done over Excel. Where are we in the transition from spreadsheets to...2020-11-0242 min
The Vertical Software PodcastJean Souliere - Building A Smart School BusJean's StoryYour background is fairly unique where you didn’t start off in the space of smart city/vehicle technology. How did you go from studying philosophy, to becoming a sales leader, then building a logistics business and now starting BusPatrol?How would you compare and contrast the business models of Nuage, CV Logistics and Bus Patrol? Did you have to change the way you studied the business and customers?Conventional thinking teaches to go after large addressable markets. Smart bus technology doesn’t necessarily come to mind when you look into this. Why did you choose to w...2020-11-0246 min
The Vertical Software PodcastStephany Lapierre - Leveraging Supplier DataStephany's StoryIt’s hard to imagine the likelihood of someone without an engineering background to starting one of the most innovative supply chain technology companies today. What got you interested in learning about supply chain? How did you become an expert?You went from building and running a consulting company to creating a software company (tealbook). How did your prior experience help you? What did you have to ‘unlearn’ from Matchbook?The Future of Procurement The past few months must have felt like someone just pressed the fast-forward button on e-procurement. What are some of the cha...2020-10-0740 min
The Vertical Software PodcastJustin Bailie - Reinventing TMS SystemsJustin's StoryWhat’s your story? What got you interested in the space and led you to co-found FR8nex, and more recently, Rose Rocket?Tell us about Rose Rocket’s platform as a service and how is this technology a game-changer for the trucking industry?Why is it an exciting time to currently be innovating within the freight/trucking space?The Future of TMS SystemsThe freight industry is currently being reinvented in many ways with the advent of AVs and new entrants like Tesla and Uber poised to capture market share. How are you thin...2020-09-1431 min
The Vertical Software PodcastPankaj Malviya - The No Code MovementThis week we're excited to interview Pankaj Malviya from Pulpstream. Here are some of the topics we go through: Pankaj's StoryStarting a business is equivalent to having kids in my mind. You’ve managed to start three different businesses and exited 2 of them. What did you learn from each company? What does bootstrapping mean to you? What kind of flexibility has it given you? How would you define the growth stages of a software company? The Future of No CodeBeing an engineer back wh...2020-09-1435 min
The Vertical Software PodcastScott Wolfe Jr - Rethinking Construction PaymentsThis week we're excited to interview Scott Wolfe Jr. from Levelset. Here are some of the topics we go through: Scott's StoryHow did your family shape you as an entrepreneur? What did you like and dislike about family-run businesses? Why did you decide to raise capital (vs. bootstrapping)?Where is Levelset headed next? The Future of ConstructionThe construction space is one of the few industries where we haven’t seen widespread adoption of software solutions (especially amongst individual contractors). How is that changing? What role do you think Levelset can p...2020-08-2136 min
Perpetual LearningFostering CreativityLast week, I talked about the idea of building your own personal bundle/monopoly. The reality is that this starts at a very early age when most of us didn't view the world this way. This leads to the question of how do we help future generations build their personal monopoly. This is where I've been paying attention to the work of Ana Lorena Fabrega - a former teacher turned edupreneur. She is working with David Perell on to launch a summer camp for kids that teaches them on how to be a citizen of...2020-06-0740 min
Perpetual LearningConjuring SceniusThroughout history, there are moments in time where we witness remarkable accomplishments from a group of individuals. A little known example: The Eagle and Child pub in Oxford, England. “Patrons of The Eagle and Child wrote three of the five best-selling fantasy series of all-time within an eighteen year period - The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Chronicles of Narnia. It is here, on Tuesday mornings, that C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the other members of The Inklings of Oxford met to read, discuss, and critique each other's work. ...2020-05-3139 min
Perpetual LearningRunning an Online CoursePlatforms like Teachable have made it easier to create online courses. With schools around the world being shut down, we’ve essentially forced ourselves to learn online. As with anything else on the internet, there’s a lot of poor courses and a few great ones. Will Mannon manages a couple of courses that I’ve taken including Building a Second Brain and Write of Passage. We were in the same cohort for Write of Passage making this a special episode for both of us. Since then, he went on to join t...2020-05-2448 min
Perpetual LearningInvesting in StocksI'm really excited to have Austin Lieberman on the podcast today. I have been following him on Twitter for the past 6 months. He's served as a Captain in the Air Force for ~7 years and taught himself how to invest. You don't need to have a business or finance background to be a great investor. The biggest thing that stood out to me is Austin's transparency. It's easy to talk about success in hindsight. Austin really puts himself out there and shares his ideas and picks as he makes them. He continuously shares his learnings both good and b...2020-05-1753 min
Perpetual LearningBuilding Great TeamsI had the pleasure of working with Will during the early days of GrowthGenius. He's the founder of GrowthGenius and previously started Bitmaker (Canada's first coding school). You may have noticed that a lot of my posts featured my former colleagues at GrowthGenius. I think that goes to show the type of team he's been able to put together. On that note, I wanted to understand and share some of the learnings I've gained around building a high-performance team. Here are a few questions that we go through in the podcast: A...2020-05-1032 min
Perpetual LearningFull Stack MarketingOver the past couple of years, I've done growth-related work for two startups - GrowthGenius and Knowledgehook. I don't consider myself to be an expert. However, I have paid attention to what kind of tactics work and what doesn't. Today, we have a number of channels available to us including email, LinkedIn, calling, direct mail, podcasts, video series, blogs, newsletters, and partnerships. This creates an infinite range of possibilities to attract new customers or engaging existing users. The best campaigns always come down to the amount of 'free value' that you provide your use...2020-05-0233 min
Perpetual LearningHow To LearnOver the past couple of years, I've had the fortune of working for Duncan McCall. He's a co-founder of Bitmaker and Brainstation and founding member at GrowthGenius. He's also easily one of the smartest people I have worked with and the best manager that I've had. He's learned everything from sales to coding to audio engineering to education and has applied his learnings in a way that benefits the people around him. The idea of 'how to learn' has been an area that Duncan and I have been interested in for quite some time. I hi...2020-04-2648 min
Perpetual LearningInvesting in Real EstateOur SpeakersMayu ThavaHe’s a close friend of mine and someone who’s been passionate about real estate for several years. Of the past six months, he’s made several investments in the GTA and Windsor areas. He’s also shared his investment process as he’s gone along this journey. Check out his work here! Jacob Perez Jacob Perez has been investing aggressively in the Hamilton, Ontario real estate market since he was 23 years old. Leveraging his early success, he began partnering with families and professionals in the Greater To...2020-04-2036 min
Perpetual LearningConnecting on LinkedInDuring my time at GrowthGenius, I had the fortune of working with Liam Redmond. I saw him grow from being a business development rep to an expert on generating leads on LinkedIn. His approach toward business development and growth teaches lessons that go beyond sales. In our hour-long conversation, we cover the following questions: What's the role of a business development rep or growth person? What kind of skills do you need to have to succeed in this role? What's the role of LinkedIn (and other social media platforms) in your prospecting process? What is i...2020-04-1248 min
Perpetual LearningA Conversation on Dealing With Loneliness #32A brief introduction to Nizar and Api. Nizar Hasan - He's a former colleague of mine at GrowthGenius and someone who is incredibly passionate about helping people achieve their maximum potential. He's an engineer by trade, worked in the construction space, did his MBA in Spain and was amazing at building client relationships for GrowthGenius. He's since become a life coach and has started to build out a diverse client base over the past few months. I personally enjoyed his post on the science of well-being - check it out!Apiman Sivakumar - He's a c...2020-04-0427 min
Elbe505Der Wendland-Chronist Johann Parum Schultze – Interview mit Heide KowalzikEs war Liebe auf den ersten Blick, als Heide Kowalzik vor 40 Jahren aus Frankfurt ins Wendland gezogen ist. Die „verwunschene“ Region zog sie sofort in ihren Bann. Die Lehrerin hat sich im wendländischen Süthen eine neue Heimat gesucht. Es ist der Ort, an dem vor 300 Jahren der Bauernchronist Johann Parum Schultze (1677–1740) gelebt hat und die bäuerliche Lebens- und die Arbeitswelt beschrieben hat – nach der Zeit des 30-jährigen Krieges.
Heide Kowalzik hat Spurensuche betrieben und sich ausführlich mit Parum Schultze beschäftigt. Er war „Dorfschulze“, eine Art Dorfvorsteher. Kowalzik hat die Chronik des Dorfschulzen durchforstet und seine Orte aufgesu...2019-09-2000 min
Gateway Methodist ChurchGMC - Mr. Suthen - 'The Worth Of A Broken Vessel' | 15 September 2019John 12:1-82019-09-1542 min