The Pursuit of Scrappiness

Jevgeni Kabanov is the Chief Product Officer and President at Bolt - Estonian mobility giant. Jevgeni also holds a PhD in computer science, was a founder of ZeroTurnaround and is an active angel investor. This episode is brought to you in cooperation with sTARTUp day where Jevgeni was also one of the keynote speakers. Make sure you check them out and get your pass to the next event March 15-17 2023 here https://www.startupday.ee/Topics covered in this episode:What principles and values helped Bolt to succeedWhy starups need to strive for efficiency not just growthJevgeni shares his productivity hacks and time managementImportance of family in life successAnd how to recognise and prevent burnoutMake sure you check out part 1 of this conversation > https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/episodes/82-83-jevgeni-kabanov ---Support for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/ Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTA ===Connect with us on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness Support the show

Jevgeni Kabanov is the Chief Product Officer and President at Bolt - the Estonian mobility giant. Jevgeni also holds a PhD in computer science, was a founder of ZeroTurnaround and is an active angel investor. We record this just after Jevgeni has returned from 4 months completely off of work.This episode is brought to you in cooperation with sTARTUp day where Jevgeni was also one of the keynote speakers. Make sure you check them out and get your pass to the next event March 15-17 2023 here https://www.startupday.ee/ Topics covered in this episode:How to recruit and build a high performing teamWhat background you need to succeed in a product role in a startupwhat defines great productWhat goes into building a truly global and cross border app such as BoltThe importance of taking breaks and what practical steps how to do it without disrupting your workMake sure you check out also Part 2 of this conversation > https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/episodes/82-83-jevgeni-kabanov-bolt ---Support for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/ Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTA ===Connect with us on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness Support the show

Martin Sokk is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lightyear - an app that makes investing lightyears better. Bringing his experience and practical learnings from Wise (Transferwise), Martin and his team have set out to significantly increase stock market participation in Europe.In this episode we talk about:Increasing stock market participation in EuropeBuilding of standout Fintech productsApplying learning from unicorn experienceThe topics covered in this episode with Timestamps:03:00 - Increasing stock market participation in Europe12:00 - Making investing safer and more accessible for everyone19:50 - The Lightyear product and business model25:10 - How to build a standout Fintech product30:30 - Getting the attention of big name VCs36:30 - Learnings from working at Wise42:30 - Martin's main productivity tips from working at Wise and LightyearTry investing via Lightyear here > https://golightyear.com/eu Support for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/ Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTA ===Connect with us on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness Support the show

Arnas Stuopelis is the CEO of Hostinger - a tool that provides everything you need to create a website. Bootstrapped from day one, Arnas and his team have built a great product and massive organisation, operating in such competitive markets as web hosting and website building.In this episode we talk about:Bootstrapping, creativity and of course scrappinessOKRs, Radical Transparency and cultureScaling an organization and conquering global markets02:15 - The story behind Arnas’s entrepreneurship journey07:30 - Going global from day 109:00 - The scrappy beginnings of Hostinger in a competitive market20:00 - Building a culture that stays ahead of the curve for almost 20 years35:00 - Making time for yourself to build company culture37:40 - Difference between managing 30 and 1000 people42:20 - Advice for aspiring entrepreneursMore on Hostinger https://hostinger.comSupport for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/ Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTA ===Connect with us on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness Support the show

Tom Crosshill is the Founder of Index Investors Europe - an online training course for aspiring investors as well as the Co-Founder and member of the supervisory board at Indexo - an asset management company to challenge legacy pension funds. With his background from Wall street and building Indexo, Tom is on a mission to increase stock market participation in Europe. Tom is also an accomplished creative writer with several novels in his bibliography. In this episode we talk about:Building a personal brandHow to start investingHow to act in the current financial markets turmoilThe topics covered in this episode with Timestamps:02:55 - Introduction and building a personal brand04:00 - The impact of creative writing on business content creation07:00 - A productive morning ritual everyone can try10:20 - Building a personal brand14:30 - Choosing your target geography18:20 - What is needed for someone to start investing?23:30 - Why do Europeans invest so little (compared to Americans)?27:55 - Tom's story to illustrate the power of compounded interest30:00 - Making the mindset switch into regular investing35:35 - Common mistakes people do when investing38:00 - How to act in current financial markets turmoil Tom's webinar for aspiring investors: https://go.indexmasterclass.com/webinar-registration-557619911659965134078Book recommendation from Tom for investing philosophy: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Common-Sense-Investing/dp/1119404509Support for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/ Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTA ===Connect with us on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness Support the show

Vishen Lakhiani is the founder of Mindvalley, one of the world's leading education platforms, which he founded in 2003 and now it has grown to over 10 million students worldwide. He is also the author of New York Times and Amazon bestseller “The Code for the Extraordinary Mind” In this episode we talk about:Mindvalley and how it can help you growTransformation instead of learningGetting rid of Brules (Bullshit rules)Simple and effective meditation practicesHaving social interactions as key for success in work and businessThe topics covered in this episode with Timestamps:2:20 - The origins of Mindvalley (almost 20 years before EdTech became hot)5:05 - Growing without VC funding and the sustainable advantage of the Mindvalley product09:40 - Transformation instead of learning + 5 steps of transformation16:15 - Getting rid of Brules (bullshit rules)20:30 - Meditation - transcendent practice24:00 - Importance of physical fitness for mental performance25:10 - Advice for entrepreneurs to become more productive29:30 - On why sacrificing social interactions for work does not make sensehttps://www.mindvalley.com/https://www.vishen.com/ Support for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/ Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTA ===Connect with us on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness  Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTA Support the show

Egija Gailuma and Juhan Kaarma are Co-Founders of OX Drive - a Tesla car sharing service in Riga or “the coolest thing in mobility since the horse”. Together with 2 more co-founders the team has set out to make mobility more sustainable and cool.In this episode we talk about:The rationale behind launching a car sharing business with TeslasThe future of micro-mobilityExperience of owning and driving a TeslaMost common myths & truths about Electrical VehiclesThe topics covered in this episode with Timestamps:02:30 - Introduction, challenges of launching OXDrive and what’s with the horse06:45 - The reasoning behind launching a new car sharing business11:10 - Raising funds 14:10 - Getting the cars during shortage in market15:10 - The future of micro-mobility in and outside the cities21:10 - Being cash flow positive from the first month already27:50 - What does it mean to own/drive a Tesla31:30 - Most common myths about Teslas and Electrical Vehicles40:00 - Does Tesla still has an edge over other car manufacturersSupport for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/ Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTA ===Connect with us on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness  Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTA Support the show

​​David Zinsner is the Executive vice president and the CFO of Intel Corporation. Having participated in several transformations in such companies as Credo, Micron Technology and Affirmed Networks, David is now leading the charge of realising Intel's global ambitions.In this episode we talk about:David’s leadership principlesImpact of the CFO role in the organisationHow to succeed in a new role at the highest levelMeasuring the return on R&D budgetGlobal microchip marketSemiconductor role in global securityThe topics covered in this episode with Timestamps:02:55 - Introduction and David’s journey before Intel07:30 - Leadership principles that helped David in his career11:20 - How to jump into new companies and new roles13:45 - How CFOs can drive impact (not only by cutting costs)18:30 - Things David wishes he'd known at the beginning of his career22:45 - Framework to decide which projects/products have future and which not27:00 - How corporate VC arms should fit into group strategy32:30 - Making sure R&D investment bring expected value37:10 - Intel's position in global markets and challenges43:10 - Global semiconductor industry challenges52:00 - How China and Taiwan situation might impact the global supply chain  Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/ Watch this episode on YouTube  > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTA ===Support for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/===Connect with us on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness Support the show

Aigars Lauzis is the Founder, CEO and Designer of BeTRITON - an amphibious camper-trike, namely a vehicle that lets you drive on the road and sleep on the water. Aigars has a landscape architecture and design background, having designed projects all around the world. The inspiration for creating BeTRITON came when Aigars decided to cycle 30 00 km from London to Shanghai.The topics covered in this episode with Timestamps:03:00 - What is an amphibious camper-trike and how it was concieved08:00 - What principles constitute a good design14:40 - What happens behind the scenes of a successful PR campaign23:40 - Pre-conditions of sparking creativity28:10 - Taking a bicycle from London to Shanghai34:40 - Interesting experiences and stories from Aigars’s travels To reach out to Aigars please use:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aigars-lauzis-38261832/Website: betriton.com Find over 70 other full length podcast episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/ Support for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/===See the video content exclusively on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTA Support the show

Raimonds Kulbergs is the CEO & Founder of BADideas.fund, a recently launched angel investor syndicate combining startup founders and operators that are ready to invest their money and help with hands-on experience to CEE early stage startups. Raimonds has exited his startup (Funderful) and is also 500 Startups alumni. In this episode we talk aboutThe thesis and mechanics of BADideas.fundWhat constitutes a good founding teamRaimonds entrepreneurship storyAngel investing situation in the regionThe topics covered in this episode with Timestamps:01:15 - What is BADideas.fund03:30 - Mechanics of being part of the investors at the syndicate04:20 - What does Raimonds and his co-investors look for in founders07:00 - Angel investors with prior experience are welcome11:20 - Raimonds story from being a founder to starting BADideas.fund15:50 - Hot companies in the region to follow  To reach out to Raimonds please use:Website: https://badideas.fund/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raimondskulbergs/Support for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/===See the video content exclusively on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness   Support the show