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Dr. Daniel Reese is an Investment Manager at UVC Partners based in Munich, where he focuses on future tech. 00:00 - Exciting Startups and Investment Strategies with Dr. Daniel Reese03:25 - Understanding Deep Tech and Its Applications06:38 - The Importance of Deep Questions when Pitching to Investors09:23 - Importance of Due Diligence and Supporting Founders12:12 - Navigating Investor Vision and Start-Up DNA15:03 - Exciting Innovations in AI and API Integrations for Business Intelligence18:21 - Bias in Artificial Intelligence and the Threats it Poses21:45 - Biases in AI chatbot programming and potential applications of GPT25:02 - Why it takes 10 marathons to get an ROI as an investor 👀 Check out the company:https://uvcpartners.com ✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor 📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn Gardone was the President of Red Chocolate, a European chocolatier at the time of recording, but has since gone on to acquire the global entity from the previous owners and they are on track to hit $200M USD in sales in 2024. 00:02 - The Role of Ego in Success and Failure03:01 - From a Meeting to a Global Company05:50 - The Reinvention of Fast Food in Southeast Asia07:06 - The Role of Ego in Success and Failure08:53 - Passion and Ego in Business11:40 - The Power of Positive Reinforcement and Self-Love in Childhood Development14:40 - Don't let your ego get in the way of success and fitting into company culture17:44 - Checking Your Ego as a Leader20:42 - Everyone has a seat at the table, your opinion matters.23:44 - Balancing Ego Inflation and Deflation in Business Success26:51 - My Struggles with Ego and Body Image30:10 - The Wake-Up Call of Fat Shaming and Ego Deflation33:08 - The Importance of Humility and Balancing Ego in Entrepreneurship36:14 - Ego Checks and Entrepreneurship with Red Chocolate👀 Check out the company:https://red-chocolate.com ✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor 📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henri Huselstein is the Co-Founder and CEO of Aucta, which helps companies spread technical knowledge internally to upskill and re-skill as many team members as possible. Aucta has raised over $1.1M Euros from their pre-seed investors. 00:00 - Introduction to OCTA and ChatGPT advancements03:14 - From Marketing Budgets to Startups: A Founder's Journey06:16 - Understanding OpenAI's ChatGPT Interface09:30 - Breaking the Limitations of an AI System: God Mode and Control12:37 - The Skill of Properly Using the System15:26 - The Clever Move of OpenAI and the Future of Human-AI Collaboration18:31 - Automating Inhumane and Monotonous Tasks, and the Potential for AI in Education21:32 - The Potential Issues with Chat GPT's Misinformation and Bias24:47 - Using AI for Learning and the Importance of Being Aware of Bias27:33 - The Importance of Media Competency and Bias in AI Systems30:48 - The Danger of Biased and Monopolized Information Sources33:58 - The Danger of a Singular Belief System and the Importance of Objectivity36:48 - The Limitations and Bias in AI and the Importance of Broadening Our Consciousness39:40 - The Fascination of Artificial Intelligence Development42:37 - The Potential Dangers of AI-governed Humanity45:27 - Connecting with Henry👀 Check out the company:https://aucta.io ✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor 📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Mains is the Founder and CEO of Champion Leadership Group, a growth accelerator which helps entrepreneurs scale their business from $1 to $10M. He’s also the Founder and CEO of Intelligent Contacts, a SaaS platform that helps hospitals make their billing as great as their bedside manner. Before these two businesses, he previously started and sold 4 additional businesses that were each grossing over $10M USD annually. He’s ALSO the Host of SaaS Fuel, a podcast that seeks to help founders spark creative thinking on their wild journey of entrepreneurship. 00:00 - The Secret to Growing from $1 Million to $10 Million per Year03:16 - The Importance of Process and Solving Real Problems in Business Growth06:20 - Delegation and the Power of Hiring a Complementary Team09:32 - Learning Your Strengths and Weaknesses as CEO12:29 - Building Relationships and Leading Teams15:47 - Personal Time and Finding Business Ideas from Problems in the Marketplace19:10 - Validating ideas with revenue22:13 - Validating Ideas and Getting to Revenue Quickly25:28 - Transitioning from $1M to $2M in Revenue: Building a Sustainable Business Model28:36 - The Costly Mistake of Hiring the Wrong Person32:01 - The Importance of Structured Processes for Company Growth35:08 - Lessons from a Failed Tech Project and the Challenges of Scaling a Business38:30 - The Importance of Managing Through People and Hiring for Fit41:39 - Prioritizing Culture Fit in Hiring Processes44:44 - Interviewing for Culture Fit in Scaling Companies48:00 - The Importance of Leadership Growth for Company Growth51:17 - Finding the Right Fit for Your Organization54:12 - Escaping the Revenue Ceiling: Growing a Business from 1 to 10 Million57:19 - Entrepreneurship: A Marathon, Not a Sprint 👀 Check out the company:https://championleadership.com ✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor 📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ishan Rakshit is the Co-Founder of Shopflo, a checkout infrastructure platform for Direct to Consumer brands. He was formerly an investor with Elevation Capital, which invested in early stage startups out of India. 00:00 - Introducing Shopflow and checkout infrastructure platform03:28 - Challenges of Payment Processing in India06:42 - Building for the Market10:09 - Solving Problems for Businesses13:30 - Testing the Waters in the Indian Market to Solve for Growing Brands in the US16:48 - The Changing Landscape of Startup Fundraising20:09 - The Benefits and Challenges of Being an Investor vs a Founder23:31 - The Rationality of Being a Founder and the Benefits of Being an Investor26:44 - The Value of Anecdotes and Ecosystems in Startups30:05 - Trust as a Metric for Hiring33:16 - Building a Sales and Marketing Team in the US 👀 Check out the company:https://shopflo.com ✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor 📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Spiller is a Venture Principal at Capital Factory, an Austin, Texas based seed stage venture capital firm. Nick also coaches startups on how to raise money and assists them in raising money. Capital Factory team has helped 750+ portfolio companies raise billions in venture capital to date. 00:00 - Introduction with Nick Spiller, Venture Principal at Capital Factory in Austin, Texas03:23 - The Purpose of Working with Startups and the Need for High Growth06:49 - The Three Buckets of Investor Valuation and the Balancing Act Between Them10:24 - Navigating the Tough Fundraising Environment and Avoiding a Down Round13:40 - The Difficulty of Building Trust with Investors16:53 - The Investor's Responsibility and Aligning with Entrepreneurs20:15 - The Importance of Founders' Passion and Preparation in Pitching to Investors23:36 - Tips for Successful Investor Meetings27:02 - Strong Partnerships with the DoD and Deep Tech Investment Opportunities30:40 - Supporting National Security through Innovation and Technology34:14 - The Potential for Decentralization in the Wake of Supply Chain Disruptions37:39 - Manufacturing in Southeast Asia and the Potential for India's Involvement41:07 - Hard Decisions and Building Runway in Tough Times 👀 Check out the company:https://capitalfactory.com ✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor 📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniella Genas is the Founder of Be the Boss International, which equips ambitious entrepreneurs with the tools, guidance, and accountability to build profitable, sustainable, systems driven businesses. 00:00 - Building Profitable and Sustainable Businesses with Daniela Genus03:21 - Key Success Factors for Sustainable Growth in Small Businesses06:44 - The Importance of Systems and Delegation in Business Ownership09:51 - Onboarding and Supporting Employees Appropriately12:44 - Managing Expectations with Younger Workers15:51 - Balancing Age and Experience in Business Management18:55 - Why Startups Need Processes in Place Early On22:06 - The Importance of Hiring In-House for Partnership Management25:29 - The Frustration of Entrepreneurship and the Importance of Slow Progression28:35 - Enjoying the Journey Towards Success31:49 - Clear Vision for Your Business, and the Accountability in Achieving Your Goals35:06 - The Importance of Accountability in Business Growth38:05 - Investing in Support for Business Growth👀 Check out the company:https://bethebossintl.com✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Jordan is the Founder and CEO of Narrative.io, which helps companies acquire and monetize data efficiently. 00:00 - Introduction03:17 - The Challenges of Being a CEO and Building a Successful Company06:14 - The Salty Founder Mentality and Quitting09:16 - The Benefits and Drawbacks of Pain in Business12:24 - Cold vs Hot Weather Preferences & Fear of Ceasing to Exist15:39 - Mistakes in Product-Market Fit and Cloud Optimization18:36 - Hacking AWS Costs and the Importance of Efficiency21:50 - The importance of buying brand keywords and how I spend my days as a CEO24:50 - Jack of All Trades, Master of None28:03 - Dreams of Unplugging and Traveling to Patagonia31:21 - The Importance of Disconnecting and Asking for Help34:38 - Running a Company and Seeking Advice👀 Check out the company:https://narrative.io✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elina Furman is the founder and CEO of Kahlmi, a wellness brand focused on babies and children whose mission is to demystify and educate families about the importance of a regular massage practice. 00:00 - Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Alina Furman03:44 - Balancing Work and Motherhood Without Support07:02 - Postpartum depression and the challenges of parenting10:39 - The Primacy of Women in Childcare14:09 - Parenthood and Fluidity17:43 - The Dilemma of Having Children in Modern Society21:17 - The Challenges of Marriage and Parenthood24:59 - Maintaining Identity Beyond Motherhood28:22 - The Importance of Work-Life Balance and Holistic Wellness Practices31:48 - The Importance of Massage for Calming and Bonding with Pets, Babies, and Children35:16 - Teaching Children Meditation and Mindfulness with Technology38:40 - The Importance of Support Networks and Delegation in Family and Business Life42:14 - Entrepreneurship as a Marathon and Balancing Life and Family👀 Check out the company:https://kahlmi.com✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mathieu Sneep is the Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Tablevibe, a platform which helps restaurants sell directly to online customers and deliver food. They are headquartered in Singapore, and have so far raised over $1.5M USD. 00:00 - Introduction to Tablevibe with Matthew Sneep03:34 - Sales Strategies for a Remote First Business07:10 - The Importance of Job Titles in Asian Culture10:24 - The Challenges of Opening Multiple Markets from Afar13:50 - Product Market Fit in Singapore, Philippines, and Australia but not the Netherlands17:15 - Infrastructure, Biking, and Grocery Shopping Habits in Europe and America20:39 - Lessons Learned From Scaling a Business in Asia24:10 - Entering the Philippine Market and Lessons Learned in Starting a Business27:33 - The Importance of Separating Work and Personal Life30:43 - The Cost of Expensive Business Mistakes👀 Check out the company:https://tablevibe.co✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot 🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.