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Pivot and Fail Fast: Most Valuable Lessons During Our 12Year Journey to IPO | SES AI, Qichao Hu Meet Qichao Hu, Founder and CEO of SES AI, who shares his transformative journey from MIT researcher to public company leader. With a BS in Physics from MIT and a PhD in Applied Physics from Harvard, Dr. Hu made a few pivotal decisions including transition from academia to entrepreneurship and from traditional battery manufacturing to AIaccelerated material discovery, since founding SES AI to revolutionize the future of energy transition. Under his leadership, SES AI has evolved from a researchfocused startup to a NYSElisted company pioneering lithiummetal battery development. Dr. Hu guided the company through critical strategic pivots, securing partnerships with global automotive leaders like General Motors, Hyundai, and Honda, and now using AI to accelerate material discovery and improve manufacturing safety. His unique approach combines scientific rigor with entrepreneurial agility, leading SES AI to the forefront of nextgeneration battery innovation and the broader energy transition space.In this interview, he reveals the mindset that enabled him to build a public company, demonstrating how strategic pivots and unwavering focus on innovation can transform groundbreaking technology into market leadership.For more information about SES AI's recent developments, please visit the link below. 2024 SES AI Battery World : https://bit.ly/3PdXmpq Molecular Universe: https://bit.ly/41ShgOr Website: https://www.ses.ai 01:51 From Robot Dreams to Battery Breakthroughs02:29 The Fall of Giant: Hard Truths and lessons from a Competitor’s Downfall 07:22 The Essential Building Blocks of Company Building 09:52 The Fast Lane of Innovation: SES AI’s Role in Shaping TomorrowEO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. As we're looking to feature more inspiring stories of entrepreneurs all over the world, don't hesitate to contact us at partner@eoeoeo.netTwitter | @EO__Global LinkedIn | @EO STUDIO Instagram | @eostudio.official EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. Follow the podcast & turn on notifications for new episodes. EO Socials: Twitter twitter.com/eostudi0 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/eostudio Official Website eostudio.io EO School welcome.eostudio.io Disclaimer: This fanmade podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by EO. All content rights and trademarks belong to EO. If you represent EO and have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. --------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next Tesla in the B2B Market | Captain of SEOUL ROBOTICS, Hanbin Lee Seoul Robotics is an innovative technology startup leading the autonomous driving B2B market. The company is driving change across various industries through its autonomous driving technology, particularly excelling in the B2B sector.HanBin, the CEO of Seoul Robotics, leads the company with deep insights and a clear vision. He emphasizes "focusing on just one thing" as a core principle for success. While we live in an era filled with countless opportunities and possibilities, he believes that true innovation and meaningful achievements come from dedicating oneself entirely to a single goal.His philosophy conveys a simple yet powerful message: in a world full of choices, setting a clear objective and pursuing it relentlessly is the key to achieving remarkable results.The BEYOND TECH interview series is sponsored by .tech Domainsthe very domain the startups featured in the series build their websites on. Building on a .tech is a strategic choice for many tech startups building innovationsas it crisply communicates the company’s techdriven nature.Learn more about .Tech Domainshttps://go.tech/v4You can also read beyond the video at EO's Newsletter : https://bit.ly/4hIu8fbEO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. As we're looking to feature more inspiring stories of entrepreneurs all over the world, don't hesitate to contact us at partner@eoeoeo.netTwitter | @EO__Global LinkedIn | @EO STUDIO Instagram | @eostudio.official EO Podcast 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/442cRa1 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3oH3NHC Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/40E1d2vSubtitles for this video were created using [XL8.ai](http://xl8.ai/) machine translation. EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. Follow the podcast & turn on notifications for new episodes. EO Socials: Twitter twitter.com/eostudi0 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/eostudio Official Website eostudio.io EO School welcome.eostudio.io Disclaimer: This fanmade podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by EO. All content rights and trademarks belong to EO. If you represent EO and have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. ------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How We Shape the Future of Hardware | Mytra's CoFounders Interview [EO's Partner Highlight] Click to access the free resource "Navigating the Fundraising Maze: Startup Capital Annual Report & Insights" : https://clickhubspot.com/1bu6 This is the cofounders' story of Mytra, Chris Walti (CEO) and Ahmad Baitalmal (CTO), building Mytra.Mytra is one of the most innovative hardware companies focused on developing nextgeneration autonomous systems. Before cofounding Mytra, Chris served as a senior engineering leader at Tesla, where he drove key initiatives in advanced manufacturing and automation systems. Ahmad brought his deep technical expertise from Tesla's engineering team, where he specialized in developing cuttingedge robotics and control systems that enhanced Tesla's production capabilities. 01:14 Before Founding Mytra: Two CoFounders' Tesla Lessons07:36 Why We Left Tesla to Found Mytra12:32 Advice for Future Founders19:16 Hardware is Eating the WorldEO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. As we're looking to feature more inspiring stories of entrepreneurs all over the world, don't hesitate to contact us at "partner@eoeoeo.net"Twitter | @EO__Global LinkedIn | @EO STUDIO Instagram | @eostudio.official EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. Follow the podcast & turn on notifications for new episodes. EO Socials: Twitter twitter.com/eostudi0 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/eostudio Official Website eostudio.io EO School welcome.eostudio.io Disclaimer: This fanmade podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by EO. All content rights and trademarks belong to EO. If you represent EO and have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to find THE soulmate for startup | Tracksuit, Matt Herbert & Connor Archbold Did you enjoy our recent interview with Tae Yoon, Partner at Altos Ventures?https://youtu.be/cTv113vtUy4?si=xHCxjuTRRtSwxbJ7Following his insightful interview, we're excited to announce a new series in collaboration with Altos. Through conversations between Tae Yoon and Altos's portfolio companies, we'll explore how Altos's unique investment philosophy, discussed in Tae's interview, is applied in practice. This special podcast series will delve into what makes an investment truly valuable, what's crucial for startup growth, and how VCs and startups should build their relationships.In this fourepisode series, our third guest is Tracksuit.Tracksuit founders Matt Herbert and Connor Archbold have introduced a new paradigm in brand growth! They've developed an innovative SaaS platform that transcends traditional market research limitations, allowing all startups and brands to gain highquality insights at an affordable price.In just three years, Tracksuit has secured over 500 customers across five markets and raised $20.5 million in Series A funding, rapidly expanding in the global market. The secret to Tracksuit's success lies in the founders' shared vision, innovative approach, and mutual trust in their partnership. Discover the amazing growth story of Tracksuit, the gamechanger revolutionizing the future of branding!EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. As we're looking to feature more inspiring stories of entrepreneurs all over the world, don't hesitate to contact us at partner@eoeoeo.netTwitter | @EO__Global LinkedIn | @EO STUDIO Instagram | @eostudio.official Subtitles for this video were created using [XL8.ai](http://xl8.ai/) machine translation. EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. Follow the podcast & turn on notifications for new episodes. EO Socials: Twitter twitter.com/eostudi0 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/eostudio Official Website eostudio.io EO School welcome.eostudio.io Disclaimer: This fanmade podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by EO. All content rights and trademarks belong to EO. If you represent EO and have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. ------------------------------ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Escaped Belarus, Built $100M ARR Business | PandaDoc, Mikita Mikado Hello, EO subscribers!Did you enjoy our recent interview with Tae Yoon, Partner at Altos Ventures? [A Conversation with Tae : https://youtu.be/cTv113vtUy4]Following his insightful interview, we're excited to announce a new series in collaboration with Altos. Through conversations between Tae Yoon and Altos's portfolio companies, we'll explore how Altos's unique investment philosophy, discussed in Tae's interview, is applied in practice. This special podcast series will delve into what makes an investment truly valuable, what's crucial for startup growth, and how VCs and startups should build their relationships.In this fourepisode series, our first guest is PandaDoc.Born in Belarus, Mikita Mikado was inspired by a mentor who once told him that becoming a software engineer could grant him freedom from anything. Driven by this vision, he moved to the United States and founded PandaDoc, an allinone tool that enables electronic signatures, contract management, and more. Today, it generates over $100M in annual revenue and is part of Altos Ventures' portfolio.We'll share Mikita's remarkable journey of resiliencehow he overcame the oppressive conditions in Belarus, civil conflict, and the Ukraine war to build a thriving global company.We hope you enjoy watching, and please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us create better content for you.EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. As we're looking to feature more inspiring stories of entrepreneurs all over the world, don't hesitate to contact us at partner@eoeoeo.netTwitter | @EO__Global LinkedIn | @EO STUDIO Instagram | @eostudio.official Subtitles for this video were created using [XL8.ai](http://xl8.ai/) machine translation. EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. Follow the podcast & turn on notifications for new episodes. EO Socials: Twitter twitter.com/eostudi0 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/eostudio Official Website eostudio.io EO School welcome.eostudio.io Disclaimer: This fanmade podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by EO. All content rights and trademarks belong to EO. If you represent EO and have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. --------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What VCs Actually Want Beyond an AI Demo | Rebecca Lynn, Canvas Ventures Rebecca Lynn is CoFounder and Managing Partner of Canvas Ventures, an earlystage venture capital firm focused on fintech, digital health, and AI investments. Having led the investment in Lending Club's $1B IPO during her previous role, and now steering Canvas Ventures to successes like Casetext's recent $650M exit to Thomson Reuters, she brings deep expertise in spotting transformative startups. In this interview, Rebecca shares five essential insights for founders, from what catches a VC's attention during pitches to the most common mistakes to avoid. Learn from her experience with portfolio companies to understand what makes startups truly investmentworthy!01:06 Don’t be the First Mover02:21 The One Thing VCs Really Trust03:35 Why Startups Burn Cash Too Early06:17 EO School Spotlight07:33 Don’t be Fooled by AI Demos09:18 No One’s Gonna Believe in You More than YouEO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. As we're looking to feature more inspiring stories of entrepreneurs all over the world, don't hesitate to contact us at partner@eoeoeo.netTwitter | @EO__Global LinkedIn | @EO STUDIO Instagram | @eostudio.official Subtitles for this video were created using [XL8.ai](http://xl8.ai/) machine translation. EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. Follow the podcast & turn on notifications for new episodes. EO Socials: Twitter twitter.com/eostudi0 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/eostudio Official Website eostudio.io EO School welcome.eostudio.io Disclaimer: This fanmade podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by EO. All content rights and trademarks belong to EO. If you represent EO and have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. -------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Scale Up When You’re Stuck Between Early and Growth | Postscript, Alex Beller In this episode, we sit down with Alex Beller, cofounder of Postscript, an SMS marketing platform. His key insight: 👉 "The riches are in the niches" – focusing on a core product and user creates excellence that customers recognize.Within six months of launching, Postscript reached $1M in annual revenue, growing to 270+ employees serving 18,000+ customers today after raising funding through Series C.What sets Postscript apart is their customerobsessed approach. Alex implemented a system where all founders would immediately respond to customer chats – transforming support into a powerful growth strategy.In this interview, Alex shares candid stories about:✅ The discipline to say "no" to opportunities outside their focus✅ Navigating company growth challenges at different headcount stages✅ Creating and evolving company values (FEACH) that actually stick✅ The future of conversational commerce powered by AI🎧 Tune in to hear how Postscript achieved massive growth by solving SMS marketing for Shopify merchants better than anyone else.LinkedIn | @EO STUDIO X | @EO__Global Instagram | @eostudio.officialSubstack | @eostudio I8G8X5VYSQJPLOXB EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. Follow the podcast & turn on notifications for new episodes. EO Socials: Twitter twitter.com/eostudi0 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/eostudio Official Website eostudio.io EO School welcome.eostudio.io Disclaimer: This fanmade podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by EO. All content rights and trademarks belong to EO. If you represent EO and have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. ------------ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindset Behind $50B in Revenue | Ema Unlimited, Surojit Chatterjee Surojit Chatterjee is Founder and CEO of Ema, a groundbreaking AI company revolutionizing workplace productivity with its universal AI assistant. From humble beginnings in a small town in India to leading roles at Google, Flipkart, and Coinbase, Surojit’s journey highlights the importance of bold decisionmaking. He shares how he grew Google Ads from $0 to $50 billion, the significance of company culture, and what earlystage startups should prioritize. Explore what it takes to build impactful products and lead with vision! Surojit Chatterjee:Ema Unlimited, Founder&CEO:Coinbase, CPO:Google, VP_Product Management, Google Shopping:Flipkart, Senior Vice President and Head of Product:Google, Global Head of Product and Founder, Mobile Ads 00:28 Career Path01:13 From a Small Indian Town to the Top of Google05:56 Success Lives Outside Your Comfort Zone08:21 What Made Google an Unenjoyable Workplace10:09 How to Find Your Perfect Startup Idea EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. As we're looking to feature more inspiring stories of entrepreneurs all over the world, don't hesitate to contact us at partner@eoeoeo.netTwitter | @EO__Global LinkedIn | @EO STUDIO Instagram | @eostudio.official EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. Follow the podcast & turn on notifications for new episodes. EO Socials: Twitter twitter.com/eostudi0 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/eostudio Official Website eostudio.io EO School welcome.eostudio.io Disclaimer: This fanmade podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by EO. All content rights and trademarks belong to EO. If you represent EO and have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. ----------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Uyemura, CEO and co-founder of PushPress, shares his remarkable journey from gym owner to SaaS entrepreneur. He emphasizes the need for tailored gym management software, having faced outdated solutions himself. Dan discusses overcoming VC rejection and how the pandemic became a pivotal moment for his company’s growth. Central to his philosophy is the belief that exceptional customer support drives success. Additionally, he highlights the importance of building a strong company culture rooted in understanding client needs and fostering community.

How a 3Person Founder Team Beat Big Tech ㅣMangomint, Daniel Lang Did you enjoy our recent interview with Tae Yoon, Partner at Altos Ventures?https://youtu.be/cTv113vtUy4?si=xHCxjuTRRtSwxbJ7Following his insightful interview, we're excited to announce a new series in collaboration with Altos. Through conversations between Tae Yoon and Altos's portfolio companies, we'll explore how Altos's unique investment philosophy, discussed in Tae's interview, is applied in practice. This special podcast series will delve into what makes an investment truly valuable, what's crucial for startup growth, and how VCs and startups should build their relationships.In this fourepisode series, our second guest is Mangomint.Daniel Lang is Founder and CEO of Mangomint, a cloud software platform transforming the beauty and wellness industry. After a crosscountry roadtrip exploring over 30 U.S. States to understand common pain points in the industry, he deliberately chose to enter this highly competitive market, seeing intense competition as an opportunity rather than a threat. With $60M in total funding, Lang and his team are not content with being just another playerthey're on a mission to become the undisputed market leader in their space. Discover his secrets to winning against tech giants as a small but ambitious startup!00:00 Intro01:02 The Journey Before Mangomint02:29 How to Find the Idea You Can Work on for 10 Years03:44 Early Days: People Thought We Were Scamming Them04:51 The Moment I Thought I Was Wrong06:31 You Should Enter the Most Competitive Market08:20 What Was the Smallest Niche?09:34 What Was the Most Painful NO?10:06 The Secret of Intuition for Building a Great Product12:12 Be Involved in the Product14:46 Why Did We Stop Being Bootstrapped15:42 Pitch Meetings in the Early Days: IT SUCKS16:34 Criteria for Selecting Investors18:03 Advice I Would Give to My Past SelfEO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. As we're looking to feature more inspiring stories of entrepreneurs all over the world, don't hesitate to contact us at partner@eoeoeo.netTwitter | @EO__Global LinkedIn | @EO STUDIO Instagram | @eostudio.official EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. Follow the podcast & turn on notifications for new episodes. EO Socials: Twitter twitter.com/eostudi0 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/eostudio Official Website eostudio.io EO School welcome.eostudio.io Disclaimer: This fanmade podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by EO. All content rights and trademarks belong to EO. If you represent EO and have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. ------------------------ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices