Glasp Talk

This is the thirty-second session of Glasp Talk! Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them. Today's guest is Elaine Pofeldt, an accomplished journalist, content strategist, and author renowned for her entrepreneurship and small business expertise. Elaine has contributed to esteemed publications such as The Economist, Forbes, Fortune, and CNBC. She also authorizes two influential books, The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, and Tiny Business, Big Money, where she explores innovative strategies for solopreneurs and small businesses to achieve substantial success. In this interview, Elaine shares her extensive journey in journalism, detailing her experiences from her early days at Yale University to her career at notable publications like Fortune Small Business. Elaine candidly discusses her evolution into covering entrepreneurship, her unique insights into the dynamics of small business success, and the impact of technological advancements like AI on modern entrepreneurship. She also highlights her interactions with inspiring entrepreneurs, her experiences with early thinkers like Tim Ferriss, and how such encounters shaped her perspective. Elaine delves into the challenges faced by aspiring entrepreneurs, the importance of resilience, and how one can scale a business effectively. Additionally, she provides valuable guidance on writing and publishing books, sharing her insights on how aspiring authors and entrepreneurs can harness their unique stories and skills to build impactful and lasting work. Join us as Elaine imparts wisdom on navigating the entrepreneurial landscape, finding your unique voice, and embracing change to achieve your personal and professional goals. Follow Elaine Pofeldt on social: X LinkedIn Website Elaine Pofeldt speaker website The Million-Dollar One-Person Business Website "Tiny Business, Big Money" on Amazon "The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business" on Amazon Instagram #glasptalk #glasp #ElainePofeldt #TinyBusinessBigMoney #authorinterviews Read the transcript: How to Build a Million-Dollar One-Person Business | Elaine Pofeldt | Glasp Talk #32 Read the summary: How to Build a Million-Dollar One-Person Business | Elaine Pofeldt | Glasp Talk #32 Watch the full episode on YouTube: ⁠How to Build a Million-Dollar One-Person Business | Elaine Pofeldt | Glasp Talk #32⁠

This is the thirty-first session of Glasp Talk! Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them. Today's guest is Teresa Torres, a renowned product discovery coach and author of Continuous Discovery Habits. Teresa is widely recognized for her work in helping product teams develop sustainable discovery practices that are both customer-centric and valuable to the business. She shares her expertise in opportunity mapping, hypothesis-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration, all of which have revolutionized the way companies build products. In this interview, Teresa discusses her influential book, which has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide, and elaborates on the core principles of continuous discovery, emphasizing the importance of feedback loops and understanding both customer and business value. Teresa introduces the concept of the Opportunity Solution Tree and provides real-world examples, including insights from her coaching experiences with product teams. Throughout the conversation, Teresa touches on how product teams can prioritize opportunities strategically, the overlap between opportunity mapping and frameworks like Jobs to Be Done, and how visionary companies can apply these principles even when customer needs are not yet well-defined. She also shares her perspective on the evolving role of AI in product management and how teams can balance visionary leadership with practical, customer-centric product development. Follow Teresa Torres on social: X LinkedIn Website Book Product Talk Academy Customer Recruiting for Continuous Discovery #glasptalk #glasp #TeresaTorres #ProductDiscovery #productmanagement Read the transcript: How to Master Continuous Discovery for Product Success | Teresa Torres | Glasp Talk #31 Read the summary: How to Master Continuous Discovery for Product Success | Teresa Torres | Glasp Talk #31 Watch the full episode on YouTube: How to Master Continuous Discovery for Product Success | Teresa Torres | Glasp Talk #31

This is the thirty-session of Glasp Talk! Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them. Today's guest is Kat Wendelstadt, a dynamic marketing leader, angel investor, advisor, and mentor to many startups. Kat currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Flawless, a company at the forefront of the generative AI revolution in film. With experience as CMO for multiple successful startups, leading to a collective valuation of over a billion dollars, and being a two-time co-founder with one successful exit, Kat brings her diverse expertise to the table. As an angel investor, she has invested in over 30 startups in healthcare and AI, including notable companies like Anthropic and Pika. In this interview, Kat shares her marketing and startup scaling journey, emphasizing her approach to connecting strategy with execution. She also dives into her investment philosophy, what she looks for in founders, and how she balances her time as a CMO, advisor, and investor. Kat provides invaluable insights into startup marketing strategies, the evolving role of AI in marketing, and how to identify and nurture meaningful innovation in emerging companies. Join us as Kat reveals her secrets to success and the future of growth in startups. Follow Kat Wendelstadt on social: X LinkedIn Website Read the transcript: How to Scale Startups and Master Growth | Kat Wendelstadt | Glasp Talk #30 Read the summary: How to Scale Startups and Master Growth | Kat Wendelstadt | Glasp Talk #30 Watch the full episode on YouTube: How to Scale Startups and Master Growth | Kat Wendelstadt | Glasp Talk #30

This is the twenty-ninth session of Glasp Talk! Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them. Today's guest is Zowie Langdon, a technical founder, podcast host, and systems thinker with a passion for understanding and impacting the world through technology and personal growth. As co-host of the Systematic Mastery podcast and founder of several startups, Zowie explores topics ranging from self-mastery and flow states to augmented intelligence and complex systems theory. His approach combines technical expertise with philosophical inquiry, driven by a fascination with mental models and effective patterns of thought that offer simple yet high-resolution perspectives on complex problems. In this interview, Zowie shares his journey as an entrepreneur, discussing his early experiences in software engineering and what sparked his interest in the field. He explores his current work on second brain technology, focusing on how people learn from the internet and the role of knowledge management systems in personal development. Zowie also offers his insights on scaling startups, the impact of AI and large language models (LLMs) on knowledge work, and his thoughts on the future of second-brain and augmented intelligence systems. Join us as Zowie dives into his unique perspective on tech innovation, personal knowledge systems, and the evolving digital landscape. Follow Zowie Langdon on social: X LinkedIn Website YouTube #glasptalk #glasp #ZowieLangdon #PKM #CTO #secondbrain Read the transcript: ⁠How to Build Future Knowledge and Intelligence Systems with AI | Zowie Langdon | Glasp Talk #29⁠ Read the summary: How to Build Future Knowledge and Intelligence Systems with AI | Zowie Langdon | Glasp Talk #29 Watch the full episode on YouTube: How to Build Future Knowledge and Intelligence Systems with AI | Zowie Langdon | Glasp Talk #29 Watch the full episode on YouTube: How to Build Future Knowledge and Intelligence Systems with AI | Zowie Langdon | Glasp Talk #29

This is the twenty-eighth session of Glasp Talk! Today's guest is Alessio Fanelli, partner and CTO at Decibel Partners and co-host of the leading AI engineering podcast and newsletter, Latent Space. Alessio has a rich background in software engineering, venture capital, and open-source development, playing an influential role in shaping the AI and engineering landscape. His contributions to both venture capital, with a focus on investing in technical founders, and the broader AI community through open-source projects, highlight his commitment to advancing AI-driven innovation. In this interview, Alessio discusses his journey from playing with PlayStation in Italy to co-founding Latent Space and becoming a key player in venture capital. He shares insights into how AI and engineering transform the tech industry and advises emerging founders. Topics include Alessio's experiences building venture capital firms, the challenges of scaling AI startups, his take on the evolving role of AI in product development, and the future of AI engineering. Join us as Alessio shares his unique perspective on AI, venture capital, and the importance of open-source contributions in today's rapidly advancing tech ecosystem. Follow Alessio Fanelli on social: X LinkedIn Website Latent Space YouTube Smol Podcaster #glasptalk #glasp #AlessioFanelli #latentspace #aiengineering #SmolPodcaster Read the transcript Unlock AI Engineering, Venture Capital, & Open Source Innovation | Alessio Fanelli | Glasp Talk #28 Read the summary Unlock AI Engineering, Venture Capital, & Open Source Innovation | Alessio Fanelli | Glasp Talk #28 Watch the full episode on YouTube: Unlock AI Engineering, Venture Capital, & Open Source Innovation | Alessio Fanelli | Glasp Talk #28

This is the twenty-seventh session of Glasp Talk! Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them. Today's guest is Lindsay Tabas, an Innovation Catalyst and digital storyteller, founder of LearnProductMarketFit.com, and host of the Make Sense podcast. With a rich background in engineering and technology from the University of Virginia and UC Berkeley, Lindsay has spent almost two decades working with pre-seed and seed startups, helping them achieve product-market fit. She has also mentored founders and evaluated startups on behalf of major VCs and accelerators, including Techstars. In this interview, Lindsay discusses her journey from the early days of designing user interfaces to becoming a product-market fit expert. She explores how startups can identify valuable problems to solve, the importance of listening to customers, and how to iteratively build successful products. Lindsay also shares insights on the challenges of founding a startup, empowering founders to connect with their customers, and debunks common myths around visionary founders and product-market creation. Join us as Lindsay shares her expert advice on startup success, product innovation, and her unique approach to empowering entrepreneurs. Follow Lindsay Tabas on social: X LinkedIn Website YouTube Product Market Fit Ebook Make Sense Podcast #glasptalk #glasp #learnproductmarketfit #lindsaytabas #interview Read the transcript: ⁠How to Achieve Product-Market Fit and Empower Startups | Lindsay Tabas | Glasp Talk #27⁠ Read the summary: How to Achieve Product-Market Fit and Empower Startups | Lindsay Tabas | Glasp Talk #27 Watch the full episode on YouTube: How to Achieve Product-Market Fit and Empower Startups | Lindsay Tabas | Glasp Talk #27

This is the twenty-sixth session of Glasp Talk! Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them. Today's guest is Jeremy Caplan, Director of Teaching and Learning at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY and author of the "Wonder Tools" newsletter, where he shares practical tools for enhancing daily life and productivity. With a rich background in journalism, including work with Time Magazine, Yahoo! Internet Life Magazine, and Newsweek, Jeremy has vast experience at the intersection of journalism, technology, and education. In this interview, Jeremy discusses how digital tools transform journalism and education. He delves into entrepreneurial journalism, where students learn to create micro-ventures like podcasts and newsletters. He also explores the rising role of AI in journalism, offering insights on how journalists can harness AI for creative and ethical purposes. Join us as Jeremy shares his thoughts on personal productivity tools, AI's impact on journalism, and his approach to inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurial journalists. Follow Jeremy Caplan on social: X LinkedIn Website Wonder Tools #glasptalk #glasp #wondertools #JeremyCaplan #interview Read the transcript: How AI and Tools Are Transforming Journalism and Education | Jeremy Caplan | Glasp Talk #26 Read the summary: How AI and Tools Are Transforming Journalism and Education | Jeremy Caplan | Glasp Talk #26 Watch the full episode on YouTube: How AI and Tools Are Transforming Journalism and Education | Jeremy Caplan | Glasp Talk #26

This is the twenty-fifth session of Glasp Talk! Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them. Today's guest is John Whaley, a visionary in cybersecurity and AI. John is the founder of Inception Studio, a nonprofit accelerator empowering minds in AI, and Redcoat AI, dedicated to combating AI-enhanced social engineering attacks. With a PhD from Stanford and a track record of founding successful companies like UnifyID and Moka5, John stands at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies in programming, cybersecurity, and AI. In this interview, John shares insights into the evolution of AI, his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, and how he’s fostering innovation through Inception Studio. He delves into the implications of AI advancements for cybersecurity, his perspective on AI’s future, and the challenges of social engineering threats. Join us as we explore John Whaley’s inspiring career and his thoughts on building impactful AI-driven companies for the future. Follow John Whaley on social: Bio X LinkedIn Inception Studio Redcoat AI #glasptalk #glasp #JohnWhaley #AI #InceptionStudio #RedcoatAI #cybersecurity Read the transcript here: How to Build a Safer Future: AI’s Role in Cybersecurity and Beyond | John Whaley | Glasp Talk #25 Read the summary here: How to Build a Safer Future: AI’s Role in Cybersecurity and Beyond | John Whaley | Glasp Talk #25 Watch the full episode on YouTube: How to Build a Safer Future: AI’s Role in Cybersecurity and Beyond | John Whaley | Glasp Talk #25 Watch the full episode on YouTube: How to Build a Safer Future: AI’s Role in Cybersecurity and Beyond | John Whaley | Glasp Talk #25

This is the twenty-fourth session of Glasp Talk! Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them. Today's guest is Radhika Dutt, an entrepreneur, product strategist, and the author of Radical Product Thinking: The New Mindset for Innovating Smarter. Radhika's book has resonated globally, translated into multiple languages, and is built on her extensive experience in product development. She has been involved in five successful acquisitions, including two companies she founded, and now advises organizations ranging from high-tech startups to government agencies on how to build products that drive fundamental change. In this interview, Radhika discusses the concept of Radical Product Thinking, a framework born from her own experiences and mistakes in product building. She talks about the common "product diseases" that derail teams and shares her insights into the importance of a clear, actionable vision in product development. Radhika also explains how companies can balance long-term vision with short-term business needs and offers valuable advice for product managers on how to evolve their strategies. Join us as we explore Radhika Dutt's journey, her innovative framework, and her vision for the future of product development. Follow Radhika Dutt on social: X LinkedIn About Radical Product Thinking: Radical Product Thinking (RPT) is a methodology that helps you build world-changing products systematically. Instead of being iteration-led, it helps you become vision-driven and translate a concept into reality step-by-step through the five elements of RPT: Vision, Strategy, Prioritization, Execution & Measurement, and Culture. Book Radical Product Thinking Certification Website #glasptalk #glasp #RadhikaDutt #RadicalProductThinking Read the transcript: How to Build Successful Products with Radical Product Thinking | Radhika Dutt | Glasp Talk #24 Read the summary: How to Build Successful Products with Radical Product Thinking | Radhika Dutt | Glasp Talk #24 Watch the full episode on YouTube: How to Build Successful Products with Radical Product Thinking | Radhika Dutt | Glasp Talk #24 Watch the full episode on YouTube: How to Build Successful Products with Radical Product Thinking | Radhika Dutt | Glasp Talk #24

This is the twenty-third session of Glasp Talk! Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them. Today's guest is Thomas White, an accomplished writer, investor, and advisor who has made significant strides in the tech and startup ecosystems. Thomas is the founder and CEO of Battle Media, a communication consultancy, and has been a guiding force behind numerous startups through his advisory roles at several venture funds. With pivotal experience at Google, where he contributed to product strategy and innovation, and as a former mentor at Google for Startups Accelerator Programs, Thomas brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. In this interview, Thomas delves into his journey as a writer, his philosophy on writing and editing, and the unique approach he takes to capturing and articulating ideas. He also shares his thoughts on the future of AI, the importance of authentic intelligence, and the challenges facing humanity in the digital age. Join us as we uncover Thomas White's inspiring path and his profound insights into the worlds of writing, technology, and startup culture. Follow Thomas White on social: X LinkedIn Website Newsletter Company website #glasptalk #glasp #ThomasWhite #WhiteNoise #Writing #battlemedia Read the transcript here: Unlock the Power of Words in a Digital Age: Writing, AI, & Startups | Thomas White | Glasp Talk #23 Read the summary here: Unlock the Power of Words in a Digital Age: Writing, AI, & Startups | Thomas White | Glasp Talk #23 Watch the full episode on YouTube: Unlock the Power of Words in a Digital Age: Writing, AI, & Startups | Thomas White | Glasp Talk #23