The Pursuit of Scrappiness

Andreas Flodström is the CEO and Co-founder of Beetroot, a Swedish-Ukrainian IT company that strives for sustainable software development and is also running a network of IT Academy schools in 17 Ukrainian cities. Andreas has been named the entrepreneur of the year in Sweden in 2018. He is also a contributor to Forbes magazine.In this episode we talk about:How to manage remote teams during economic downturnWhat leadership lessons can be derived from managing teams in crisis situationWhat principles and values have allowed Beetroot to become successfulWhat happens if values come into conflict with business objectivesAn insider’s view on situation in Ukraine’s tech sectorPersonal productivity lessons that you can apply to your work===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

Rainer Sternfeld and Shinichi Nikkuni are two of the Partners at NordicNinja VC. NordicNinja have recently announced a new 200mEUR fund which aims to support founders who are focusing on important global issues, primarily in the sectors of climate tech, deep tech, and the digital society. This development is a part of their continued efforts to contribute positively towards reducing the global carbon footprint. Through investments in companies like Einride, Bolt, and Veriff, they have demonstrated a consistent dedication to nurturing innovation and promoting sustainability.In this episode we talk about:NordicNinja’s unwavering commitment to the Baltic-Nordic region with 200mEUR new fundAttractiveness and challenges of the Baltic-Nordic startup ecosystemHow NordicNinja assesses societal and environmental impact of investments How AI and data science impacts the business of venture capital today and going forwardWhat is the state of VC fundraising and investing in the Baltics and globallyWhat topics are of interest to Rainer and Shinichi - Biodiversity, Network Science and Decision Making===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

Kristina Mand-Lakhiani is the co-founder of Mindvalley, a life transformation platform with a following of 20 million, as well as a writer, speaker, mother and philanthropist. She is one of the most successful businesswomen in Estonia and has set her mission to help people heal their most important relationship in life - the relationship with self. To achieve this, Kristina has recently released her new book called “Becoming Flawesome” and the book has become the No. 1 bestseller in the US on the lists of the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Barnes & Noble and AmazonCheck out Kristina's new book here https://kristinamand.com/In this episode we talk about:Self-Acceptance and Embracing Personal FlawsThe Concept of PerfectionismThe importance of fostering a healthy relationship with oneselfThe role of self-awareness and introspection in personal growthThe Evolution of Influencer CredibilityNavigating the Changing Landscape of Content Consumption===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

Ilona Bernotaite is the Chief People Officer and Co-Found program ambassador at Kilo Health and is now tasked to hire 12 CEOs per year to run one of the Kilo Health growing number of portfolio businesses. Ilona has been with Kilo Health for the past few years and prior to that built a successful career at EY Talent, Learning and Development practice. In this episode we talk about:Hiring 12 CEOs per yearProduct Development and Idea Validation  Employee Management and RetentionWork Environment and Company CultureEmployee Well-being and Company’s Role in Supporting it===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

Kalev Kärpuk is the CEO and Cofounder of Adact.me - a marketing gamification platform. Kalev has been in gamification for more than 10 years and is the perfect person to talk about engaging users, applied gamification, selling to fortune500 companies and more.In this episode we talk about:The role and impact of gamificationOnboarding and employee engagement through gamificationMeasuring the effectiveness of gamified marketing campaignsHow to use gamification for B2B businessesSelling to big name companiesBrand awareness and marketing metrics===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

Juozas Nainys is the Co-Founder and CEO of Atrandi - Droplet Genomics. Juozas has a decorated scientific career with more than 13 years at Vilnius University Life Sciences Center as well as at Columbia University in New York City. And for the past 7 years Juozas has been building Atrandi.In this episode we talk about:Transition from Scientist to Entrepreneur/CEOWhat role AI plays in SciencePrecision Medicine and Progress in ScienceProduct that Atrandi and Juozas are buildingEthical Dilemmas and Regulation in BiotechnologyStartup Challenges and KPIs in Science-Based 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

Reiner Kraft is the Founder of the Mindful Leader consultancy. He has spent 20 years in Silicon Valley and also has a decorated tech career in Germany. He has held such roles as CTO in Deutsche Bank, VP of Engineering at Zalando and Director of Engineering at Yahoo. Reiner holds 120 U.S. patents, making him one of the most prolific inventors in Silicon Valley. The prestigious MIT Technology Review in 2003 named him among the top innovators alongside names such as Sergey Brin, Larry Page, Travis Kalanick and Max Levchin.In this episode we talk about:What is mindfulness and its oppositeUpgrading your mind and bodyFunctioning more productivelyMeasuring progress in mindfulnessHandling stress in high pressure work environmentThe progress of AIIf you are interested learning more about Reiner visit https://www.themindfulleader.net/ And make sure to subscribe to his podcast as well https://open.spotify.com/show/06vEB5p5FZB7vhsBSYBBfo===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

Mikus Krams, Jānis Vāvere and Kārlis Broders are the co-founders of TraceSpace - a tool that helps developers build complex products 10x faster. The guys managed to raise a substantial 1.5mUSD pre-seed round on the back of a great idea and solid credentials from building Lokalise.In this episode we talk about:Raising VC money at pre-seed stageHow much early stage founders should pay themselvesValidating market demand for your productDifferences between startup founder and startup employee/managerSelling software to software engineers===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

Gleb Maltsev is a data-driven pitching coach who has trained presenters for industry-wide pitching showcases such as Slush, Latitude59 and Techchill. Every year he works with executives from almost every industry that would make the world a bit better, or at least have a shot at doing so. Gleb is also the co-founder of Fundwise, a founder-to-investor pitching platform with a 70% success rate. In this episode we talk about:Understanding and tackling the fear of public speakingHow to craft a story that people rememberLearn from mistakes people makeLearn how to read the room Live roleplay and practical examples on how to deal with tough questionsGleb’s research on pitching - Anatomy of a Pitch: https://entrepreneurshandbook.co/the-anatomy-of-a-pitch-762f8ddc5ce1 Book tips from this episode:Robert Sapolsky - BehaveWill Storr - The Science of StorytellingAristotle - The Art of RhetoricAlex (Sandy) Pentland - Honest Signals4===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

Emils Pakarklis is the Founder and CEO of iPhone Photography School - an online course platform that helps regular people take photos like pros. This fully bootstrapped company has already made 4mUSD in revenue in the first quarter of 2023 and shows no signs of slowing down. In this episode we talk about:Building a content based businessTesting demand without having the product readyKeys for selling online successfullyAI & contentActual iPhone photography tips to shoot better photosReading tip from the episode Emils - check out Jeff Walker’s product launch formula - https://jeffwalker.com/programs/product-launch-formula/===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