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Life Self Mastery Podcast is an interview based show where I interview online entrepreneurs who started their businesses and scaled up their businesses to improve their lifestyles. Previous guests include Guy Kawasaki, Brad Feld, James Clear, Shu Nyatta, Ida Tin, Elizabeth Yin, Polina Pompliano, Evgenia Plotnikova, Anna Khan, Minnie Ingersoll, Sridhar Ramaswamy, Mac Conwell, Danielle Strachman, Jake Gibson, Wes Kao, Brian Requarth, Vivek Sodera, Eric Siu, Amit Garg, Nischal Shetty, Pranav Pa ...
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Navigating Cybersecurity with Simon Wijckmans of Cside
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I am thrilled to have Simon Wijckmans, CEO of c/side, a cybersecurity company with tools for monitoring, optimizing, and securing vulnerable browser-side third-party scripts. In this episode Simon Wijckmans, CEO of cside.dev shares his journey from homeschooling in Belgium to working at Microsoft and Cloudflare before founding cside.dev. He discuss…
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Disrupting the Ice Cream Industry with Mazen Kanaan of House of Pops
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I am excited to have Mazen Kanaan, the CEO and co-founder of House of Pops. His expertise lies in managing and growing portfolios across diverse markets, such as Turkey, the Middle East, and Africa. In this episode, Mazen Kanaan, CEO and co-founder of House of Pops shares his entrepreneurial journey from Lebanon to Dubai, talking about how his expe…
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How Team8 collaborates with founders to build in enterprise tech with Roy Heldshtein
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I am excited to have Roy Heldshtein, a Managing Partner at Team8, a venture group with a remarkable track record of nearly $2 billion in exits and over $1 billion in assets under management (AUM). Roy holds an MBA with a focus on Strategy and Finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business In this episode, Roy Heldshtei…
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How to be a great Chief of Staff with Julia Safrati
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I am thrilled to have Julia Sarfrati, Chief of Staff at Shipup. Shipup helps online retailers around the globe to deliver consistent and proactive communication that delights customers at every stage beyond purchase, from delivery to returns. In this episode, Julia Safrati, Chief of Staff at Shipup discusses her journey from studying international …
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How is Toma transforming auto dealerships with Monik Pamecha
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Today I am excited to have Monik Pamecha who is one of the co-founders of Toma, helping auto dealerships automate phone calls with AI. Toma offers AI agents that can autonomously handle phone calls, provide a natural voice experience, design call flows, integrate with existing software, and perform tasks on and off calls. In this episode Monik Pame…
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How Leor Catalan from David Shield transformed Insurance with Innovation
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I am excited to have Leor Catalan who is the CEO of Corporate Ventures at DavidShield - PassportCard Group. He attended The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In this episode, Leor Catalan, CEO of David Shield Passport Card Group shares his journey from management consulting to leading innovations in the travel insurance sector. He discusses how David…
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How Aakash Shah from Wyndly is helping fix allergies from home
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In this episode, Aakash Shah, founder of Wyndly discusses his entrepreneurial journey, influenced by his immigrant father, and his own struggles with allergies that inspired him. He talks about the challenges of allergy care in the US and UK and how Wyndly uses AI and telehealth to improve patient experiences. Aakash shares insights on revenue mode…
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Simon Holland from Vance on Entrepreneurship, AI, and Scaling SMB Solutions
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In this episode, Simon Holland, founder of Vance, a back-office service for startups and SMBs shares his entrepreneurial journey from his diverse upbringing in Peru, Australia, and Spain to founding his first business, Papercloud. He discusses differences in the tech ecosystems of Australia, London, and the US, and explains Vance’s focus on SMBs an…
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Mila Khrapchenko from Ameetee on Navigating B2B investing
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In this episode, Mila Khrapchenko, co-founder and co-CEO of Ameetee shares her journey from public market investments to startups, discussing her 18-year career at Alpha Bank. She provides insights on investing in derivatives and highlights her focus areas like Edtech and Fintech. Mila explains the creation of Ameetee, aimed at facilitating late-st…
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Future of Robotics and AI with Arshad Hisham
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In this episode, Arshad Hisham, founder of inGen Dynamics shares his insights on his MBA journey, building executive teams, and the importance of investor-friendly funding. He discusses the mission to enhance human life through AI, automation, and robotics, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and much more. Timestamps Starting in Startups…
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How to use AI to boost sales with Thomas Ryan from Bigly Sales
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Thomas Ryan is the CEO and founder of Bigly Sales, a startup transforming the sales landscape. Bigly sales have helped others boost marketing and sales with AI-powered solutions. In this episode, Thomas Ryan, CEO of Bigley Sales shares the potential for automation in sales processes. He discusses the limitations of traditional sales methods and the…
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Bruce Ballengee on how B Corp Certification can benefit your business
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Bruce Ballengee is a Founder and Director at Pariveda. Pariveda is a consulting firm dedicated to solving complex business, brand, and technology problems from the inside out. In this episode, Bruce Ballengee, founder and director of Pariveda Solutions, discusses his transition from working at major consulting firms to starting his own company, inf…
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Exploring Sustainable and Personalized Travel Experiences with Olga Bortnikova
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In this episode, Olga Bortnikova, founder of startups YouTravel and Tripsider discusses her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of starting a travel company, and the importance of personalizing travel experiences. She also talks about acquiring customers, raising funding, and the effectiveness of marketing channels like SEO. Olga highlights the…
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In this podcast episode, Derek Sivers, talks about his unique approach to life, discussing his book curation process, travel experiences, and his accidental journey into entrepreneurship with CD Baby. Derek shares his philosophy on money, emphasizing intellectual pursuits over financial gain, and offers advice on customer engagement through persona…
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Eugene Malobrodsky from One Way Ventures on backing immigrant founders
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In this podcast episode, Eugene Malobrodsky, Managing Partner at One Way Ventures, shares his journey from Lithuania to the U.S. and his evolution from founder to venture capitalist. He also covers the strategies for investing in early-stage companies and the challenges that new venture capital managers face. Eugene shares insights on the role of l…
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Creating fintech and consumer category leaders with Vikram Chachra from 8i Ventures
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In this podcast episode, Vikram Chachra, founding partner of 8i Ventures, delves into the nuances of venture investing in India. He shares his entrepreneurial background and his transition to venture capital, highlighting the cultural and generational shifts shaping the investment landscape. Vikram underscores the importance of understanding consum…
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Mohamad Khachab on building a leading consumer food brand to a $200 Million Sale
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In this podcast episode, Mohammed Khachab, Senior Vice President at BNP Group. his entrepreneurial journey from Lebanon to the thriving startup scene in Dubai. He shares the story of building and selling a company for $200 million, sharing the importance of assembling a complementary team and focusing on distribution before marketing. Mohammed also…
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John Li on building Vimcal, world's fastest calendar for remote teams
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In this episode, John Li, CEO of Vimcal discusses his transition from Twitter to entrepreneurship, detailing the evolution of his startup from AR technology to a fitness venture, and ultimately to a specialized calendar app. He emphasizes the critical role of executive assistants in product development, the necessity of user feedback, and the integ…
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Kyle Forster from RunWhen on How Product and Commercial Teams Can Collaborate in Tech Companies
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In this podcast episode, Kyle Forster, CEO of RunWhen, shares his journey from growing up in Silicon Valley to becoming a leader in product management. He discusses the nuances of product management across different customer segments, offering advice on collaboration between product and commercial teams. Kyle also explores leadership roles, the tra…
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Alex Twigg on building No-Code Platforms to simplify app building
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In this podcast episode, Alex Twigg, founder of Appeggio, shares his transition from the banking sector to creating a no-code SaaS platform. He discusses the evolution of his leadership style, the impact of AI on jobs, and the concept of "invisible banking." Alex emphasizes the importance of nurturing talent, the role of experience in leadership, a…
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Achieving Product-Market Fit with Boris Manhart from Growth Unltd
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In this podcast episode, Boris Manhart shares his experience leading Codecheck and his journey through the fintech landscape with Numbers. He shares his expertise on team alignment, leadership, and the critical role of market needs in AI startups. Boris emphasizes the significance of product-market fit, sustainable capital use, and the evolving dyn…
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In this podcast episode, Guy Kawasaki, talks about his latest book "Think Remarkable," exploring themes such as marketing excellence, the intricacies of podcast growth, the power of a growth mindset, and the art of finding mentors. Guy shares his journey, emphasizing the importance of quality in product evangelism and the challenges of leveraging a…
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The Pitch: Rewards of Media Entrepreneurship and fund raising with Josh Muccio
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In this podcast episode, Josh Muccio, co-founder of The Pitch and a general partner at The Pitch Fund talks about his entrepreneurial background, his ventures in e-commerce and media, and the intricacies of building a successful media company like The Pitch. Josh recounts the show's sale to Gimlet Media and subsequent repurchase, as well as his per…
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How to approach Product Development, User Feedback, Team Building with Darya Sesitskaya from Shader
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In this podcast episode, Darya Sesitskaya, founder of Shader, shares her entrepreneurial journey and insights into product development. She emphasizes the role of intuition in the early stages of design and the importance of simplicity in product interfaces. Daria also discusses her approach to user feedback, highlighting that not all suggestions a…
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How startups can build sustainable distribution modes with Justin Smith from Recharge Capital
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In this podcast episode, Justin Smith, Managing Partner at Recharge Capital delves into his venture capital journey, his experiences at Recharge Capital and Tusk Ventures, and the intricacies of angel investing and SPVs. Justin shares his transition from auditing to venture capital, his approach to building a sourcing network, and the importance of…
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Life in a Pressure Cooker: Startup & Partnerships with Stefan Ross
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In this episode, Stefan Ross, Head of Partnerships at Pigment, shares his journey from sales to partnerships and his experiences in the UK startup ecosystem. He discusses the importance of strategic thinking and curiosity in partnerships, the centralized nature of the UK startup scene, and the misconceptions about partnerships. Stefan emphasizes th…
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