A show about ordinary people on a journey to build their own exceptional businesses. Host Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of O2E Brands, is on a mission to uncover the founders stories of some of our most inspiring people – from the decisions that lead them to take the leap, to the celebrations and lessons that follow.
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Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd, two veteran professionals from The Perfect Franchise, as they take you into the world of franchising. A Perfect Show for aspiring entrepreneurs and franchise enthusiasts, this podcast offers practical advice, real success stories and expert guidance on how to navigate the franchise industry.
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Every Wednesday, 18-year-old host Campbell Baron has conversations with world class entrepreneurs, investors, creators, and innovators.
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Eradicate Entrepreneurial Poverty
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Canada's best entrepreneurs and business people have succeeded, failed, and learned a ton along the way. Now it's time to hear their stories.
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Everyone has a story about failure; even successful people. Listen to frank discussions with artists, executives, entrepreneurs, actors, entertainers, and more, about failures of all sorts and how they turned their failures into successes. AOF provides helpful advice for young people (99 and under) on how to find art in our “failures.” Guests include: William Wegman; Adam Liptak, Kevin Allison (RISK! podcast), Michael Finkel, Beri Smither, Bonin Bough, Christina Sass and Rudy Garcia Tolson, ...
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I’m convinced that your achievements, talents, and even your failures and mistakes are all just leading you, guiding you to find your life’s calling. I’m Marcos Moura and this is Born To Run It, a show about what it takes to finally find that one business, concept, or idea that you were born to run.
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Deconstructing Franchise Success | Marcos Moura’s Journey with Amada Senior Care |
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Join hosts Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they sit down with Marcos Moura, co-owner of Amada Senior Care Franchise, in this insightful episode of the TPF Podcast. Marcos shares the compelling story of how Amada Senior Care was born during the Great Recession and thrived against all odds. With a background in mortgage brokerage and a passion for …
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Transforming Early Education: Drew McWilliams of Ivy Brook Academy
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Perfect Franchise podcast! Join hosts Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they delve into the world of early childhood education with Drew McWilliams, Co-Founder and CEO of Ivybrook Academy. Discover how Drew and his wife turned a simple idea into a thriving franchise, making a significant impact in chil…
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Transforming Challenges into Opportunities with Dan Claps | The Perfect Franchise Podcast
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Welcome to another episode of The Perfect Franchise Podcast! In this episode, our hosts, Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd, are joined by Dan Claps, the dynamic CEO and founder of Voda Cleaning and Restoration. Dan shares his incredible journey from a franchise lead generation expert to a successful franchisor, providing valuable insights into the fra…
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Expert Insights on Franchise Success: Featuring Janet Miller & Matt Friedman
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Welcome to another episode of The Perfect Franchise Podcast! Join hosts Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they dive into the world of franchising with industry experts Janet Miller and Matt Friedman. Discover their unique journeys and learn valuable insights about what makes a successful franchisee. Episode Highlights: Janet Miller's Extensive Expe…
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From Corporate America to Franchise Success: John Paquette's Journey with Wow One Day Painting
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Welcome to another episode of The Perfect Franchise Podcast, where hosts Khris Simonich and Andrea Floyd speak with the franchise industry's top performers. In this episode, they chat with John Paquette, a franchisee of Wow One Day Painting. John shares his inspiring journey from a 30-year corporate career to owning a successful franchise. Episode …
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Unlocking Business Success with Steve Thompson | FocalPoint International
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Welcome to another episode of The Perfect Franchise podcast! Today, we are thrilled to host Steve Thompson, CEO of FocalPoint International. Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for helping businesses achieve their highest potential. Episode Highlights: The origins and growth of FocalPoint The role of systems and processes in franchising …
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TPF Expert Insights Series #2: Pull back the curtains on TPF consulting
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Welcome to another episode of The Perfect Franchise podcast! In this episode, we continue our TPF Expert Insights series with two special guests: David Floyd and Paul Simmons. Join hosts Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they delve into the world of franchising with these industry experts. Episode Highlights: David Floyd's journey from corporate Am…
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Behind the Buzz: Andy Fuller on Mosquito Hunters | The Perfect Franchise Podcast
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In this episode of The Perfect Franchise podcast, hosts Khris Simonich and Andrea Floyd sit down with Andy Fuller, Chief Hunter of Mosquito Hunters and Humbug Holiday Lighting. Andy shares his journey from corporate America to becoming a successful entrepreneur in pest control and holiday lighting. 🎬 Episode Highlights: Career Shift: Andy's transit…
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TPF Expert Insights Series #1: Biggest Franchise Misconceptions
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Join Mark Schnurman, founder of The Perfect Franchise, and Brandon Wilson, TPF coach, as they share their expertise on franchising and offer a behind-the-scenes look at how TPF supports its clients. Discover the key strategies and processes that make franchising a viable path to business ownership. 🎬 Episode Highlights: Understanding Franchising: M…
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Franchise Expansion Insights from Brian Scudamore & Adam Winnett | The Perfect Franchise Podcast
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Join Brian Scudamore, founder of O2E Brands, and Adam Winnett of WOW 1 DAY PAINTING for a detailed discussion on the strategies that propel franchise success. Explore their journey of innovation and customer-focused approaches in the competitive franchising landscape. 🎬 Episode Highlights: Building a Franchise Empire: Insights from Brian Scudamore …
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Julia Berman discusses the growth of Toastique: healthy food on the go.
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Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd on the Perfect Franchise Podcast to host Julia Berman of Toastique. Explore the journey of how Toastique, a gourmet toast and juice bar, was inspired by founder Brianna Keefe's passion for health and quick, nutritious meals. Learn about their offerings, which include vibrant smoothies, cold-pressed juices and a v…
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Mona Janes discusses smart strategies for franchise financing.
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Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they discuss franchise financing with Mona Janes, an experienced franchise financing coordinator. In this episode, Mona discusses the different financing options available to franchisees and offers expert advice on managing business loans and investments. What you'll learn: A breakdown of financing strategies …
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Legal Perspectives on Franchise Success with Attorney Kit Higgs.
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Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they explore franchise law with Kit Higgs, an expert who focuses exclusively on franchising. This episode goes into the relationship of a franchise attorney and discusses how Kit's experience offers valuable insights into both sides of the franchise relationship. What you'll learn: The importance of hiring a f…
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Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd as they explore the franchising world with Scott Sutton, Empower Brands CEO. With over three decades of experience in diverse industries like fast food and petroleum, Scott shares a rich perspective on franchising. This episode dives into his journey from a marketing intern to Chief Development Officer and his in…
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Flawless Success: Chris Stoness on Building a Window Cleaning Empire.
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Join Kris and Andrea as they get into the amazing story of Chris Stoness, founder of Sparkle Squad and Elite Window Cleaning. From his beginnings in the music industry to revolutionizing window cleaning through entrepreneurship, Chris shares his journey of transformation and success. Learn about his innovative approach to window cleaning that is ch…
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How Did Tom Wood Build a Leading Home Improvement Franchise?
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Join Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd on "The Perfect Franchise" as they host Tom Wood, President of Floor Coverings International. Get inside Tom's journey from a college student looking for a summer job to becoming a leader in the home improvement industry. Discover how Tom took early opportunities in paint franchising to lead a successful floor co…
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Eric Martin's Guide to Home Service Franchises
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Eric Martin of Happiness Brands shares on the Perfect Franchise Podcast his plan for succeeding in the home services industry. Discover how Happiness Brands provides franchisees with a solid support system and insights into the growing demand for home services. Eric's experience gives a route map for entrepreneurs looking to make their own footprin…
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"Unlocking Business Savings with Michael Nicholas of P3 Cost Analysts."
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Join Michael Nicholas of P3 Cost Analysts on the Perfect Franchise podcast as he reveals how businesses across the country are uncovering hidden savings. Learn how P3's experts go into complex billing areas like telecommunications and shipping to reduce unnecessary costs, all on a shared savings basis. Michael also talks about the crucial role of P…
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The power of the Garage Force in the open: Mike and Todd's entrepreneurial drive.
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Join the Perfect Franchise Podcast for an insightful conversation with Mike Peterson and Todd Miller of Garage Force. They go into Mike's transition from marketing to the garage flooring business and how he turned Garage Force into a successful franchise. Todd shares his growth from construction to managing multiple Garage Force territories, highli…
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Turning Points: Bill Stark's Franchise Journey.
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Bill Stark tells us about his journey into franchising, from an unexpected career turn to becoming a consultant, helping others navigate the world of franchising. His story highlights the importance of due diligence, trusting your instincts and making informed decisions based on extensive validation. Bill's insights offer valuable lessons for anyon…
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Franchise Fit: Finding Your Perfect Match with Mark Schnurman
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Mark Schnurman, founder of the Perfect Franchise, joins Kris and Andrea to share his insights on how to connect entrepreneurs with the right franchise opportunities. Discover Mark's approach to master the world of franchising, making sure clients and brands are aligned for success for each other. Learn the importance of due diligence and the suppor…
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From Corporate Ladder to Franchise Success: Andrea Floyd's Journey
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For the first episode of TPF, Andrea Floyd shares her transition from climbing the corporate ladder to finding success and satisfaction in the franchise environment. Find out how Andrea and her husband made the decision to start their own company, the challenges they faced, and the valuable lessons they learned along the way. Whether you're thinkin…
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Shamus & Campbell's Story: You Never Know Until You Ask
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For the first time, Brian hosts founders from outside O2E Brands. Shamus Madan and Campbell Baron aren’t your everyday entrepreneurs. From cold calling Mark Cuban to building multiple businesses, these two are fearless when it comes to taking chances and learning fast… all as teenagers!
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How does an interrupted pool day lead to owning a WOW 1 DAY PAINTING business? It was the moment Marc Sieber realized he and his wife needed to make their dream of business ownership a reality - and this is his story.
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After a particularly frustrating day at work, Kim Rood decided enough was enough - and found a home and a purpose at WOW 1 DAY PAINTING. Seven years later his pioneering mindset is paying dividends - and his life is forever changed. This is Kim’s story.
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Myles' Story: King of Windows… and Master of Light
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Myles Reville had his entire career as a ‘corporate bigwig’ planned out… until the honeymoon period wore off, and he dreamed of something more. Then fate intervened, and his route to work - plus a well-timed connection, led him to business ownership at Shack Shine.
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Paul's Story: The Very First Franchise Partner
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You can’t tell the story of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? without telling the story of Paul Guy. Not only was he instrumental in the franchising of the business, but he was also our very first Franchise Partner. Over two decades later, he has built an empire worth over $100m. Featuring a special guest host, this is Paul’s story.…
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Bonus: The Greatest Guerilla Marketing Stunt Ever?
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In this bonus episode, I chat with Tom Rypma, our Franchise Partner from Season 2 Episode 1, on how he managed to accomplish a near-impossible feat and how it resulted in a once-in-a-lifetime event that I will never forget. Curious as to what that feat was? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out!…
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Sami's Story: This is a Tech Company That Does Painting
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In her previous life, Sami Martinez was the interior designer everyone sent their "difficult customers" to. Today, as a Franchise Partner, she's proven that she's as tough as nails as she is generous: over the years, she's fostered over 30 kids. How does she do it all? Hear her story on how she took her background in interior design and created an …
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Jon Barrows came from the franchise world, so when he discovered WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, he saw an opportunity to get in at the ground level. But from Day 1, Jon knew it was never about painting. It was about changing peoples' lives.
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Mike Sandness was 49 years old and climbing the corporate America ladder when he asked to be packaged out. Why? Because sometimes in life, you just need to listen to your gut. Today, Mike is known for his exceptional customer reviews. What's his secret? You'll have to listen to find out!
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When Zach Tyler was unexpectedly let go from a cushy job, he didn't let it get him down. Instead, he decided that it was time to dive into the next chapter of his life: entrepreneurship. Learn how this former Rookie of the Year built a business that has exceeded his wildest expectations.
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Andrew and Yvonne's Story: One Happy Family, Two Happy Brands
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Husband and wife duo Andrew and Yvonne De Boer partnered in life long before they decided to partner in business. Find out how they make it work, how they deal with challenges, and ultimately why they wouldn't trade it for anything.
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Meet Alex Blackwell, Shack Shine's 2020 Rookie of the Year. Alex credits his drive and focus on having to overcome a severe speech impediment when he was younger. Decades later, he's proven to himself (and others!) that nothing can stop you from living your dreams. Learn why he got into franchising, and how he plans to leave a legacy for his childr…
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Tom Rypma was one of the first Franchise Partners to join 1-800-GOT-JUNK?; today, he is one of the most successful owners in the history of the brand. Here's his franchise story (plus how he crossed paths with his hero Wayne Gretzky!)
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In Search of Narrative Violations, with Bedrock Capital GP Geoff Lewis | Episode 58
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This week on the program, a conversation with Bedrock Capital Founder Geoff Lewis. Bedrock makes investments in search of narrative violations and boasts a portfolio including Lyft, Wish, The Athletic, Canva and Clearco to name a few. In this episode, we discuss what are narrative violations, bitcoin being the world's first financial religion and w…
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Our guest is Don Wildman, the host of many popular shows on the Travel Channel, he is the current host and narrator of Mysteries at the Museum, Beyond the Unknown, Dark Tales with Don Wildman, and Buried Worlds with Don Wildman on the Travel Channel. Given how successful Don Wildman is, it might surprise you to learn that a while ago he woke up eve…
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Shipping Software To Solve The Metabolic Health Crisis, with Levels Co-Founder/CEO Sam Corcos | Episode 57
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This week on the program, a conversation with Levels Co-Founder/CEO Sam Corcos. Levels is a prominent startup on a mission to solve the metabolic health crisis. In this episode, we discuss navigating co-founder dynamics, shipping software and talking to customers, and why Levels has been dedicated to remote work, even pre-pandemic. This conversatio…
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Getting Close to Product-Market Fit, with Soapbox Founder/CEO Brennan McEachran | Episode 56
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This week on the program, a conversation with Soapbox Founder/CEO Brennan McEachran. Soapbox helps managers have better one-on-ones, team meetings and discussions. In this episode, we discuss raising venture investment too early, how to get closer to product-market fit, and the unique challenges of scaling a startup in Canada. This conversation wa…
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Banking VS Food Delivery with SkipTheDishes & Neo Financial Co-Founder Jeff Adamson | Episode 55
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This week on the program, a conversation with Jeff Adamson, the Co-Founder of SkipTheDishes and Neo Financial. Skip is a popular Canadian food delivery startup acquired by Just Eat in 2016 for over 200 million dollars. Neo Financial is a challenger bank that has raised over 50 million dollars based in Calgary, Alberta. In this episode, we discuss J…
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The Business of Junk, with 1800 Got Junk Founder/CEO Brian Scudamore | Episode 54
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This week on the program, a conversation with O2E Brands Founder/CEO Brian Scudamore. O2E is a collection of brands including 1800 Got Junk, Wow 1 Day Painting and Shack Shine, which together are worth over half a billion dollars. In this episode, we discuss Brian's decision to drop out of school to become a junkman, working on NOT in your business…
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The King of Kombucha, with GT's Living Foods Founder/CEO GT Dave | Episode 53
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This week on the program, a conversation with GT's Living Foods Founder and CEO GT Dave. GT is the king of Kombucha. Having introduced the drink to U.S consumers in the late 90s, his company currently controls over 40% of the U.S Kombucha market. Furthermore, GT is primarily credited with the popularization of the drink in North America. In this ep…
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Hard Tech Startups 101, with Creator & Investor Jack Kirckman (NASJAQ) | Episode 52
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This week on the program, a conversation with Creator and Investor Jack Kirchman AKA NASJAQ. Jack is a creator and angel investor who has amassed an audience of over 800k on TikTok, known for his informative yet engaging videos covering all things hard tech startups. In this episode, we discuss how Jack got his start as a creator, why focus exclusi…
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Value-Add Venture, with Homebrew Co-Founder Hunter Walk | Episode 51
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This week on the program, a conversation with Homebrew Co-Founder and Partner Hunter Walk. Homebrew is a San Francisco-based venture firm that boasts a portfolio, including Chime, Anchor, Cruise, Cheddar, and the only Stir. In this episode, we discuss the inception of Homebrew, navigating hype cycles as a venture investor and why Hunter believes fo…
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Bringing Design Online, with Figma Co-Founder/CEO Dylan Field | Episode 50
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This week on the program, a conversation with Figma Co-Founder and CEO Dylan Field. Figma is a collaborative design tool trusted by companies like Slack, Twitter, Dropbox, Square, and the New York Times. In this episode, we discuss Dylan's experience dropping out of University and becoming a Theil Fellow, raising 4 million dollars at 19 to start Fi…
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The Future of Consumer Social, with Cocoon Co-Founder/CEO Sachin Monga | Episode 49
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This week on the program, a conversation with Cocoon Co-Founder and CEO Sachin Monga. Cocoon is a messaging app for sharing daily life with your closest groups. In this episode, we discuss Sachin's learnings at Facebook, building a consumer social app in 2021, and what are Sachin's plans as it pertains to the the future of Cocoon. This conversation…
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Robot Influencers, with Brud Co-Founder/CEO Trevor McFedries | Episode 48
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This week on the program, a conversation with Brud Co-Founder and CEO Trevor McFedries. Trevor was an artist in his past life who went on to Co-Found Brud, a transmedia studio that creates digital character-driven story worlds. The startup rose to prominence alongside one of its characters, a robot influencer named Lil Miquela. Miquela has nearly 3…
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2021 Predictions, with Senior TechCrunch Writer Anthony Ha | Episode 46
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This week on the program, a conversation with Senior Tech Crunch Writer Anthony Ha! Anthony covers a wide range of topics at TechCrunch, including media and advertising. As a result, in this episode, we discussed media/tech trends in 2020, and we attempt to predict the future as it pertains to media/tech in 2021. This conversation was recorded on J…
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Zero to 1 Billion Views, with Jubilee Media Founder/CEO Jason Y. Lee | Episode 45
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This week on the program, a conversation with the Founder and CEO of Jubilee Media, Jason Y. Lee. Jubilee is a digital media company creating thought-provoking content primarily for their YouTube Channel, which has amassed over 5 million subscribers and over 1.1 billion views. In this episode, we discuss Jason's entry point into the world of media,…
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The Social Dilemma, with former Pinterest President Turned Moment CEO Tim Kendall | Episode 44
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This week on the program, a conversation with Moment CEO Tim Kendall. Tim is a silicon valley veteran who, in 2006, joined Facebook as their Director Of Monetization, eventually leaving Facebook to become the President of Pinterest in 2015. However, you may also recognize Tim from his appearance in the hit Netflix Documentary, The Social Dilemma. I…
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