The Pursuit of Scrappiness

Dear Listeners! As 2023 comes to a close, we're taking a moment to reflect on the year that was, obviously with an emphasis on the tech world. In this special year-end episode, we're going to take you through the biggest stories and developments in the tech and startup sectors, not just globally, but with a special focus on the Baltic countries - Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. We'll discuss the most significant funding announcements that have made waves, the intriguing news that caught our attention, and the groundbreaking technologies that have truly changed the game this year. Timestamps:09:00 🇱🇻 Latvia24:30 🇱🇹 Lithuania37:30 🇪🇪 Estonia48:00 Global trendsWe are going on a short break and will return early January. Thanks for being with us in 2023 and Happy holidays to you all!===Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTAConnect with us on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/Support the show

Kaan Eren is a Principal at 500 Startups Emerging Europe as part of the global 500 Startups organization. The team in Europe has recently raised its second fund and is boasting several unicorns among its investments. Kaan concentrates on the Eastern and Central European regions, with a particular focus on the Baltics. Before his current role at 500 Startups, Kaan had a successful career in investment banking, after which he transitioned to the dynamic world of startup investing​​​​.In this episode we talk about:The Eastern European Startup Ecosystem500 Startups' Global Reach and StrategyChallenges and Opportunities in Emerging MarketsRole of Venture Capital in Shaping StartupsBuilding Global Companies from Local EcosystemsThe Value of Boards and Corporate Governance in Early Stage Startups===Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTAConnect 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

Natalie Byrne is a brand strategist focusing on helping CEOs, celebrities, and brands build a more sustainable world. She also leads Blank Space, an impact strategy firm working with Fortune 500 companies and leaders dedicated to positive change. Natalie has held high profile roles at Dermalogica and Unilever and has been a White House delegate under President Obama speaking on topics of sustainability and brand. She currently advises the United Nations on topics of gender equality and specifically how businesses can contribute to it. In this episode we talk about:The Role of Branding in the Tech IndustryTransforming Brands into MovementsHow VCs should think of their BrandsNavigating Business and Social ActivismImportance of Authenticity in BrandingRole of CEOs as ActivistsEmbedding Values into the Company DNA===Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTAConnect 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

Janis Ozolins is an illustrator known for his compelling visual content on LinkedIn and Twitter. He has built a 200K following on these platforms, showcasing his unique ability to visualize and simplify complex life and business concepts. His work, which often addresses themes like productivity, procrastination, and overcoming perfectionism, resonates with a wide audience. Janis's skills have not only attracted the attention of top LinkedIn influencers like Justin Welsh and Sahil Bloom but have also made him a sought-after figure in the realm of content creation. Through his work, Janis demonstrates how to make business presentations more effective and points more relatable, turning content creation into a thriving business​​.In this episode we talk about:The Power of Visual ContentJumping into the unknown by dropping IT career for Solo-preneurshipHow to turn content creation into an online businessSimplification of complex conceptsHow to build and keep engaged an online audienceStaying productive while dealing with perfectionismFollow Janis on:- Linkedin- Twitter- Instagram- https://ozolinsjanis.com/ ===Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTAConnect 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

Kenneth Berger is an executive coach with a rich background in the tech industry. With experience as a founder himself as well as an early hire at Slack, Kenneth has firsthand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities in fast-growing tech companies. He now uses his insights to help tech leaders and teams, including those at Typeform and Dribble, navigate business growth and personal development. Kenneth's upcoming book, "Ask For What You Want," aims to equip leaders with the tools to succeed while maintaining work-life balance.In this episode we talk about:From Tech Struggles to Coaching TriumphsBuilding Resilient Leaders in TechThe Art of Coaching: More Than Just AdviceThriving Amidst Tech Industry TensionsLeveraging Vulnerability for Stronger Leadership"Ask For What You Want": A Guide to Preventing Burnout===Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTAConnect 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

Martins Lasmanis is the co-founder of Supliful - a platform that allows you to start your vitamin and supplement dropshipping business in minutes. He is a serial entrepreneur having co-founded and exited his previous company. Martins also spent almost 10 years as a VC having seen the business also from the investor side.In this episode we talk about:Starting a company after exiting a previous oneHow to achieve and sustain high growth in early stageTracking KPIs and productivity in business opsHow to create content and use social media as a startup founderTips for balancing startup and family life===Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTAConnect 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

Taavi Lindmaa is the Founder of Linkedin Daily Growth. Not only is he a Linkedin expert, but also a solo-preneur, a digital nomad and was employee #10 at Veriff, the digital ID unicorn out of Estonia.In this episode we talk about:What it means to be a solopreneurSales strategies from Veriff early daysHow can digital nomad lifestyle work for youLeveraging Linkedin as a personal branding toolEffective Linkedin growth strategies===Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTAConnect 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

Tanel Erm is the Head of Microsoft Development Centre Estonia  and has been with Microsoft/Skype for nearly 20 years. He has held various roles in Engineering as well as Management. Tanel has worked through both the Ebay and the Microsoft acquisitions of Skype and has an exclusive perspective on the much discussed Skype story.In this episode we talk about:Tanel’s early journey with SkypeAcquisitions of Skype by Ebay and MicrosoftHow Skype lost its dominant positionChallenges of managing distributed teamsHow AI is changing product development and running a team/project===Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTAConnect 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

Daniel Yubi is the Founder and CEO of Fintech startup Payable, a UK based treasury management startup that raised $6M at the end of the last year. He is a seasoned Fintech veteran having tenured in companies such as Checkout and Curve. In this episode we talk about:The role of Product Manager in large Fintech companiesWhat does it mean to be a Product minded founderWhat strategies work best for B2B salesHow to make a successful Youtube channelTips on productivity and fitnessContent recommendations from the conversation with DanielBlog about product management - https://www.bringthedonuts.com/blog/B2B sales book - https://www.momtestbook.com/B2B sales book - https://www.foundingsales.com/Tool for organizing notes and work - https://evernote.com/Tool to get things done - https://culturedcode.com/things/Advanced calendar - https://cron.com/Tool for journaling - https://dayoneapp.com/===Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTAConnect 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

Duncan Clark is the Canva Europe Lead and the CEO of Flourish, a leading data storytelling tool that Canva acquired in 2021. Before founding Flourish, Duncan was a data journalist at the Guardian and a commissioning editor at Penguin and Profile. He is the co-author of “The Burning Question, a data-driven take on climate change”.In this episode we talk about:How Flourish was createdThe acquisition of Flourish by the juggernaut CanvaEffective storytelling and communicationWhat makes Canva so successfulData storytelling and AI integration in visualization tools===Find other episodes on >  https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/Watch select full-length episodes on our YouTube channel > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP6ueaLnjS-CQfrMCm2EoTAConnect 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