James Hawkins, the co-founder of PostHog, takes us through the journey of their open-source product analytics platform, now boasting 99,000 users. He shares transformative moments from a failed startup to launching successfully on Hacker News, revealing the power of understanding user behavior. The discussion also dives into building trust with developers through transparency and self-service growth strategies, emphasizing rapid product development and the crucial role of community engagement in scaling a tech startup.

Joe Lewin is the founder of Foundy, an acquisition marketplace where startup shareholders – including founders and employees – can anonymously list company equity on the Foundy platform to raise funds or seek full or secondary buyouts. Foundy has raised $1.5 million.Where to find Joe Lewin:• Website: Foundy | No.1 Advisor for Selling & Buying Businesses & Raising Capital• LinkedIn (2) Joe Lewin | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).

Christian Back is the founder of Netlify, a software platform that allows developers to build highly-performant and dynamic websites, e-commerce stores, and applications. The company has now raised close to $200 million from Bessemer Venture Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Bond, EQT Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Mango Capital, and Menlo Ventures.The company boasts more than 5 million developers using the platform, although many are using the free tier. It took the company five years to reach 1 million users and just a year to double that, so things are moving quickly.Where to find Christian Bach:• Website: Scale & Ship Faster with a Composable Web Architecture | Netlify• LinkedIn (8) Christian (Chris) Bach | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).

Chris Ronzio founded Trainual, a software platform that helps businesses document their processes, policies, and procedures in one place. It provides a centralized location for employees to access training materials and ensures that everyone is on the same page. Trainual also offers features such as onboarding checklists, quizzes, and analytics to track employee progress and improve training effectiveness. Trainual has raised to date more than $33.75 million from notable investors such as Altos Ventures, The Shark Group CEO Daymond John, Indeed Co-Founder and Chairman Rony Kahan, PandaDoc CEO Mikita Mikado, TSheets Co-Founder Matt Rissell, 8x8 CEO David Sipes, 4490 Ventures, MATH Venture Partners and PHX Ventures.To date, the company powers the ops behind more than 10,000 businesses across countless industries in 177 countries.Where to find Chris Ronzio:• Website: Employee Onboarding, SOP & Training Software | Trainual• LinkedIn (7) Chris Ronzio | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).

Shafiq Khartabil, co-founder of Ogram, an on-demand staffing platform, shares his journey from a $4,000 start to raising $6 million. He discusses the challenges faced in launching a marketplace and the importance of balancing supply and demand. Hadi Radwan, an author and Substack newsletter writer, sheds light on the resilience required in entrepreneurship. Together, they explore the significance of founder-led sales and future expansion plans into the European and Middle Eastern markets, highlighting opportunities in flexible staffing solutions.

Fabien Pinckaers is the founder of Odoo, a Belgium-based provider of open-source business software that ranges from inventory management and ERP to human resources and CRM software, marketing tools, and more. Odoo has raised to date more than $10 million.With 10.6 million users on its platform, Odoo is a prime example of the strong payoffs to be had from economies of scale in the most successful open-source projects. Odoo is similar to many open-source projects where customized programming, support, and other services are provided by an active global community and partner network. The community is comprised of more than 1,500 active members and has contributed more than 4,500 modules to the ongoing enrichment of Odoo. The network of certified partners, established in more than 120 countries, deploys the solution locally. The software, with more than 1,500 downloads a day, is one of the most frequently installed business suites worldwide.Where to find Fabien Pinckaers:• Website: Open Source ERP and CRM | Odoo• LinkedIn (3) Fabien Pinckaers | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).

Juan Pablo Ortega, founder of Yuno and co-founder of delivery unicorn Rappi, shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey. He discusses the resilience needed to pivot from a stable career to a startup in the payment solutions space. Juan delves into the challenges of launching in Mexico, focusing on payment provider relationships and iterative sales strategies. He emphasizes the importance of integrity in scaling businesses and adapting to global markets. Additionally, he shares unique interview techniques that reveal candidate potential.

Josh Pillsbury is the co-founder of Summit Insurance national insurance brokerage and risk management firm headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia. Shaping the future of commercial insurance through technology-driven risk management and insurance solutions. Summit Insurance has now raised a total of $3.5 million since its 2020 inception.Where to find Josh Pillsbury:• Website: Summit - Commercial & Business Insurance Solutions Canada (summitcover.ca)• LinkedIn: (3) Josh Pillsbury | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).

Gary Ross founded Blip, a tech-enabled and digital-first small business insurance agency. Where to find Garry Ross:• Website: (11) blip: About | LinkedIn• LinkedIn (11) Gary Ross | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).

Kevin Stewart, a professional footballer representing Jamaica, shares his journey from the pitch to coaching. He recounts the vital support from his family, stressing dedication and resilience. Transitioning to a fitness coach posed challenges of gaining client trust. Stewart discusses cultural dynamics in football, drawing parallels to business leadership. He highlights the unsung heroes of the sport and reflects on competing against Messi, revealing insights on longevity and aspirations to inspire others through fitness.