Essential Ingredients Podcast 034: From Garage to Global: Spilling the Beans on Startup Success with Jon Lambert
From Garage to Global: Spilling the Beans on Startup Success with Jon Lambert
Founder Resource Series
Episode Description:
“You can run the best business in the world, but if you as an individual, fail, the entire thing falls to pieces.” —Jon Lambert
In the world of startups, your network can be as valuable, if not more, than your net worth. A strong community can provide the resources, mentorship, and support needed to navigate the turbulent waters of entrepreneurship. By fostering meaningful connections and collaborations, founders can unlock opportunities that money alone can't buy, turning their vision into a thriving reality.
Jon Lambert is the CEO of The Cannon, a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and startups. With a background in tech, startups, and corporate venture capital, Jon has made it his mission to democratize access to resources and support for founders at every stage of their journey.
Tune in as Justine and Jon explore the essential ingredients for startup success, including community building, pandemic resilience, digital networking, global expansion strategies, funding challenges, and the power of founder-to-founder support in this insightful conversation about nurturing the next generation of business innovators.
Meet Jon:
Jon Lambert is the CEO of The Cannon, a company dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and startups. Under his leadership, The Cannon has expanded from its initial focus on mobilizing people and conversations to establishing nine physical locations in Houston, while also developing a robust digital platform to connect members globally.
With a vision for global expansion, Jon is guiding The Cannon toward an international network that transcends geographical boundaries, providing resources and support to innovators and entrepreneurs worldwide.
Jon's expertise in fundraising, community building, and providing comprehensive support to businesses at various stages has positioned him as a respected figure in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Episode Highlights:
02:00 The Initial Focus of The Cannon in Houston
08:00 How the Pandemic Impacted The Cannon’s Community
15:00 Join the “Founder’s Confessions” Event
22:00 Accelerator Services
28:00 Global Reach and International Support StartUps