The Sachin and Adam Show

Chris Hladczuk, a driven 26-year-old startup founder, dives into his rapid rise to leadership as a Chief Revenue Officer. He shares his controversial views on work-life balance and the sacrifices behind his success. Chris discusses the transformative shift from traditional SaaS to AI-powered services, emphasizing tactical sales strategies and the need for a cohesive team culture. Listeners gain insights into his new venture, the importance of adaptability, and how historical business strategies continue to shape modern entrepreneurship.

Cindy Bi, a distinguished investor known for backing 14 unicorns, shares her invaluable journey in the tech industry. She discusses spotting great founders, her swift investment strategies, and the serendipity inherent in Silicon Valley. Cindy emphasizes the power of community and authentic connections in investment, as well as the immigrant mentality that fuels entrepreneurial success. Her anecdotes reveal how embracing adversity can lead to remarkable opportunities, providing crucial insights for aspiring investors and founders alike.

In this episode, we interview Jason Yeager, a rapidly growing tech comedian and influencer. Jason discusses his strategic approach to content creation, the inspiration behind his viral videos, and the unique aspects of being a creator in the tech space, particularly in San Francisco. We also delve into topics like distribution-first company strategies, the challenges faced by tech founders, and the importance of understanding your audience. Don't miss Jason's live breakdown of one of his viral videos! Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Slice: https://www.slicegroup.co/ Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Jason Yeager 00:39 Exploring Founders Inc. 01:36 Jason's Strategic Approach to Content Creation 03:06 The Truths Behind Jason's Viral Content 07:14 The Role of Privilege in Tech 08:22 Slice 09:10 Imposter Syndrome and Networking Hacks 16:48 Building a Distribution-First Company 20:24 Analyzing a Viral Video 24:11 The Viral Video Strategy 24:47 Posting Frequency vs. Quality 25:21 Jumping on Trends 25:42 Creating Engaging Content 27:17 Building a Sustainable Brand 28:19 Leveraging Distribution and Partnerships 28:42 Zed Law 29:22 The Value of High-Quality Followers 32:49 The Impact of Recognition 38:42 The Importance of Focus in Content Creation 40:20 Overrated and Underrated Aspects of SF 41:59 Conclusion and Future Plans 42:32 Outro About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.

In this episode, we interview Ed Husic, Australia's Minister for Industry and Science. We discuss his perspective on technology, government investments, and the nation's innovation landscape. From the importance of AI safety to the $1 billion PsiQuantum deal, Husic shares his vision for the future of Australia's tech industry. Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Slice: https://www.slicegroup.co/ Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Ed Husic 00:43 Ed Husic's Background and Heritage 02:48 Impact of Technology on Workers 05:58 Government's Role in Technology 08:03 Slice 08:50 AI Safety and Regulation 14:38 PsyQuantum Investment Decision 20:48 Future Government Interventions 27:56 Community Insights and Government Challenges 28:52 Zed Law 29:26 Embracing Failure and Innovation 30:41 Championing Australian Ideas 33:00 The Role of Government in Innovation 35:11 Highlighting Australian Startups 42:21 Challenges in Capital and Talent 45:41 A Day in the Life of a Minister 48:48 Closing Remarks and Future Prospects About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.

This week we talk with Jessy Wu. Jessy recently left her role as Partner at Afterwork Ventures to start her own communications agency. We dive into the announcement of her company and what she's learned as an investor. Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Slice: https://www.slicegroup.co/ Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.

This week we chatted with Elli Hanson, an investor at Side Stage Ventures and formerly the founder of two consumer brands. We delved into all things brand, marketing and Australian venture capital with her. Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Vanta: vanta.com/kindling Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.

Mark Woodland, an Australian business executive and former Army NCO, discusses his transition from military service to entrepreneurship. He highlights how his military background shaped his values and approach to leadership. Mark shares insights on navigating legal challenges in startups and the importance of building trust and a values-driven culture. He reflects on personal loss and its impact on ambition, emphasizing empathy in leadership. Additionally, he discusses influential books that guide his business philosophy and the challenges of maintaining work-life balance while pursuing success.

We interviewed Frank Greeff who sold his bootstrapped company Realbase to Domain for $180 million. He's now on a mission to raise $1mil for charity by writing a cookbook called ‘Eat with Purpose’ designed for high performing people who are health conscious and time poor. We talked to him about the reality of bootstrapping a company to $180 after working as a chef, what he's doing next and life after selling his company. Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Vanta: vanta.com/kindling About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.

This week we interviewed Roman Teslyuk the founder of Earth AI. The company uses AI to explore clean energy materials and it has the potential to disrupt the $10T Mining Industry. Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Vanta: vanta.com/kindling About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.

Vu Tran, founder of a $3.5 billion startup, discusses pivoting to defense technology, emphasizing sovereignty and self-reliance. He shares the challenges of managing a large company, the importance of a cohesive co-founding team, and the significance of risk-taking in entrepreneurship. The conversation explores the founder's journey into defense technology, addressing critical issues and the necessity of innovation in the defense sector.