A live look at the startup life, the hustle for development speed and life in general while building value. Ioannis and Tasos, the two Founders of KNITLY, share what went well, what didn’t go well and what are the actions that they need to take in order for KNITLY to succeed. An entrepreneurial retrospective with a twist of tech, AI and madness.
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Conrad Song from Maqro Capital dives into the stories of business pioneers and leaders that have shaped the business world. The Boardroom Exchange tells the tales of entrepreneurs and innovators, their journey to success and what they’ve learnt in the process.
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Are you a baker? Do you run your own cake business? Ever wonder if you're going about it the right way? Or perhaps you're thinking of taking the plunge and looking for an alternative to that career you're getting tired of? If so, this podcast is for you! We sit down with some of the brightest stars in the baking world. Chatting about how they got into baking, why they love it, and why some days it's the last thing they want to do. It's about what drives them, what makes them successful, and ...
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Sometimes in order to go fast you need to take a break and gather yourself. Ioannis and Tasos talk about the mind bending speed of AI development and why it make sense to stop and think before you go full speed. Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/knitlyapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knitly.app Twitter: https://twitter.com/knitly_app I…
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Startup Conferences PSA - Founder's Retro
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Tasos is back! Ioannis and Tasos discuss the last month and the end of the quarter accompanied by the sound of cicadas. Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/knitlyapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knitly.app Twitter: https://twitter.com/knitly_app Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knitly.app/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/k…
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Field marketing for startups - Founder's Retro
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Ioannis reflects about Knitly's participation at Collision (WebSummit). He puts together a rough guide for startup field marketing that worked for the event. #entrepreneur #podcast #saas #ai #fieldmarketing Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/knitlyapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knitly.app Twitter: https://twitter.com/knitly_app Instag…
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Pricing Models in the AI era - Founder's Retro
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Ioannis and Tasos discuss their point of view and their challenges in implementing a pricing model in their SaaS platform. #ai #entrepreneur #podcast #startup #buildinpublic Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/knitlyapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knitly.app Twitter: https://twitter.com/knitly_app Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kn…
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What goes into a beta launch - Founder's Retro
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Our Founders discuss what it took to launch the beta version of the platform and what features they are the most excited for. Create AI automations and become a prompt god: https://knitly.app/join-beta Facebook: https://facebook.com/knitlyapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knitly.app Twitter: https://twitter.com/knitly_app Instagram: https://www.i…
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Ioannis and Tasos found themselves not talking much this sprint. What happened? Progress. Moving the needle some times is challenging while other times feels effortless. We always strive for the latter. #entrepreneur #startup #productdevelopment #retro Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/dEtBCNkt8K Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook…
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New quarter rolled in and everyone is excited. Excitement did not meet expectation though. Ioannis and Tasos talk about it. Also new office space! #entrepreneur #startup #ai #productdevelopment Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/knitlyapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knitly.app Twitter: https://twitter.com/knitly_app Instagram: https://…
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Delivering on time for Q1 - Founder's Retro
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Ioannis and Tasos discuss the longer than usual sprint where they focused a lot on product delivery. #entrepreneur #startup #ai #aiproduct #productdevelopment Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/knitlyapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knitly.app Twitter: https://twitter.com/knitly_app Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knitly.app/ Linke…
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Maintaining sprint focus - Founder's Retro
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In this episode Ioannis and Tasos unpack a very busy but not very rewarding sprint. They discuss their challenges and how they can keep their focus throughout the 2 weeks. #entrepreneur #startup #sprint Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/knitlyapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knitly.app Twitter: https://twitter.com/knitly_app Instagram:…
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Just in time discussions - Founder's Retro
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In this episode Ioannis and Tasos discuss about a surprising finding of the last sprint: just in time conversations. These conversations enabled them to move extremely fast, remove blockers and help them focus. Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/dEtBCNkt8K Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/knitlyapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.…
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How to pick a problem to work on - Founder's Retro
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In this episode Ioannis and Tasos discuss their process of selecting a problem to work on as a startup. How people interactions and feedback turn into insights and product requirements. #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #startup Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/dEtBCNkt8K Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/knitlyapp TikTok: htt…
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In the first "real" episode of Founder's Retro, Ioannis and Tasos go through the past 3 months of pivoting. They discuss challenges of doing a pivot, what was their process and how to go through it. #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #pivot #startup #startuplyfe Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/dEtBCNkt8K Follow us on Facebook: https://f…
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Ioannis and Tasos wish everyone happy 2024 and share what they did during the Xmas break. Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/dEtBCNkt8K Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/knitlyapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knitly.app Twitter: https://twitter.com/knitly_app Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knitly.app/ Linkedin: https:…
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In this episode of Founder's Retro, Ioannis talks about the hardest question he asks himself on a daily basis. The Clash summarized it perfectly "Should I stay or should I go?". When the product has impact with the market then a question comes up every day: Should I persevere and push forward or should I pivot towards another direction? Join our Di…
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In this episode Ioannis shares his perspective on the "why you" question that founders face when they start their journey. He drills down on his mistake and gives advice on how you can avoid it. #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #hardlessons #founder #foundermarketfit Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/dEtBCNkt8K Follow us on Facebook: ht…
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E35 - Australian Cake Decorating Network founder, Liz Wright - A cake community where bakers can flourish!
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It’s funny how ideas can come into your head. For Liz, the idea of a community for cake makers came to her while feeding her twins when they were 9 months old at 2 am. That was 13 years ago. Liz and her team run the Australian Cake Decorating Network. A diverse community of members who go on cake crawls, cake camps, have annual award ceremonies, an…
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E34 - Funky Batter - One cake recipe, 16 combinations, now sold in over 122 countries!
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As a female growing up in India, Hena Mahajan never followed the normal path. A creative at heart who found herself entering the world of jewellery design at a fairly young age, she ran her own business creating and selling her own designs. Funky batter however was formed as a continuation of her ability to want to create even if it wasn’t in the i…
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In this episode Ioannis and Tasos discuss the feedback they get from initial customers. They analyze the difficulties of conflicting feedback and share their approach in incorporating that feedback into Knitly. Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/dEtBCNkt8K Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/knitlyapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.…
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E33 - Sandro Farmhouse - A Great British Bake off finalist tells us what it's really like in the big tent!
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Sandro Framhouse, here’s a guy with some serious drive and motivation. Coming to England a long time ago with nothing, he grew up against many factors working against his chance to succeed but yet found a way through it all. Sandro, has baked for a while now, but his determination comes from watching how hard it was for his mother when they first m…
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E32 - Yolanda Gampp - This is a story of AMBITION! Even after hearing "no" a hundred times, she NEVER gave up!
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Yolanda Gampp. A mega-star in the world of novelty cakes. But her rise to this level was a genuine rollercoaster to get to this point. There are so many highs, and yet various lows, even to this very day. What she, and her business partners Connie and Jocelyn have built is an incredible brand. But it only came after being told no, no., no, and no! …
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Always magical when you release a product or a feature in the market. Ioannis and Tasos discuss their experience post app launch. Hard to put all those emotions to words. But they did their best. Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/dEtBCNkt8K Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/knitlyapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knitly.app…
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E31 - Cielo Cakery - How a single mother embarked on a rollercoaster ride and built TWO bakeries with a cult following in her hometown!
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Jodie Heaven - which in Spanish is “Cielo” - is the founder of this cute little Brighton bakery called Cielo. A single mother who realised very early on that after the birth of her daughter, she wanted to make sure should create the best life for her. Jodie herself wanted to be a pop singer when she was a child, but that didn’t quite work out. Than…
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E30 - Chelsweets - How my baking blog allowed me to quit my job and buy my apartment!
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This former accountant who baked to simply relieve a bit of stress of the madness of her corporate life, finds herself one day doing Facebook lives for the Food Network. How does that happen? Innocent bakes that she brought in for her coworkers were secretly building the next career she didn’t know she would end up quitting her day job for. She cre…
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In this episode Ioannis and Tasos - the founders of Knitly - talk about app approvals from external APIs or app listings. Struggles, learnings and what it takes to be successful in the end. #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #api #appapproval Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/dEtBCNkt8K Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/knitlyap…
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E29 - British Girl Bakes - From cupcakes to clicks. How Emily went from running a cupcake cafe to building a huge YouTube and online presence.
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Emily Friend is an adventurer. She may have received a degree in law, but that wasn't enough to satisfy her. Having lived in various places around the world, she decided to move to Costa Rica. It wasn't long after arriving that she realised she had a simple craving for the desserts she loved didn’t exist, so she had to go make it herself. The innoc…
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E28 - Janelle Copeland (formerly of The Cake Mamas) - An ex-wife and a wife start a bakery business that rockets to success! Learn how she did it!
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Janelle Copeland. She helped launch The Cake Mamas way back - when a rather unusual partnership was formed between two talented women. You’re going to hear about things falling into place, taking big bets, knowing when you’re not ready for something big, and pushing forward in spite of all odds. You're going to hear about losing it all and having t…
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In this episode Ioannis and Tasos discuss about the day after launching the initial product of Knitly. Lots of bugs and edge cases kept them on their feet. Fixing a production system while working on other features is pretty challenging as it seems. Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/dEtBCNkt8K Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.co…
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E27 - Sweet Sticks Founder, Miranda. How she went from fashion, to baking, and then turned a $5000 idea into a global brand!
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Miranda is a serious serial entrepreneur. Starting from the age of 16, she has always built her own businesses, but this fashion designer made the switch to baking by accident really. When a child comes a long and forces you to change your career, it’s amazing what rabbit holes you’re searching will take you. There’s a sense of just going for it in…
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In this episode of Founder's Retro, Ioannis and Tasos go through the emotions of Knitly's platform launch. A lot of things to learn from our mistakes! #entrepreneur #entepreneurship #productlaunches #knitly Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/dEtBCNkt8K Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/knitlyapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/…
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The hosts discuss their excitement and exhaustion about applying for the Meta App Review. They also realize the challenges of marketing to a wide audience and decide to focus on a specific customer segment. They talk about the difficulties of making their code production ready and the importance of having a robust application. They acknowledge the …
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The founders of Knitly discuss the first two weeks of August. They focused on developing their AI agent and providing customer support. They also worked on legal infrastructure and saving money. Communication with contractors and a meta app review application went well, but they faced challenges. They realized they need to prioritize and focus on o…
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In this sprint's retro Ioannis and Tasos discuss the joy of helping customers and the difficulties of building integrations. #facebookbusiness #instagrambusiness Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/dEtBCNkt8K Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knitly.app Twitter: https://twitter.com/knitly_app Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…
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E26 - Cake Makers Collective - How 4 bakers came together to share their diverse knowledge with the baking world.
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We’re doing something completely different today as we’re speaking with FOUR amazing bakers who collectively have over 40 years experience behind them - the Cake Makers Collective. Sally, Jess, Charlotte, and Danielle all met late last year through a cake school and instantly become huge friends through their own whatsapp group. They all have their…
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చైనా ని చూసి ఇండియా ఎం నేర్చుకోవాలి|China Development| India vs China | Naa anveshana | Telugu
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"Exploring the India-China Development Journey" - Join us on this episode of Naa Anveshana as we delve deep into the development trajectories of two of the world's most populous nations, India and China. From economic growth and technological advancements to social changes and global influence, we analyze the contrasting paths these two countries h…
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"Earth Unveiled: Discovering the Top 25 Fascinating Facts" In Telugu
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Welcome to "Earth Unveiled," where we embark on a journey to explore the incredible wonders of our planet. In this thrilling podcast series, we reveal the top 25 most mind-blowing facts about Earth that will leave you in awe of the world we call home. Join us as we delve into the depths of Earth's mysteries, from its geological marvels to its mesme…
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In this episode Ioannis and Tasos analyze one of their best sprints so far and share exciting news! Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/dEtBCNkt8K Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knitly.app Twitter: https://twitter.com/knitly_app Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knitly.app/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knit…
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E25 - Oh Cakes Winnie - The reality of giving up a career and losing your purpose. Then finding baking to build yourself back up into something inspirational!
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This week we’re in Luxembourg to speak with Winnie. Fashion designer-turned baker and content creator with some pretty amazing bakes. For example her cake rolls which are extremely unique. This creative type fell into baking but it was never really part of the plan. Giving up a career and figuring out what to do in life was a struggle. However, bak…
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E24 - Aubree's Cakery - Learn from a 21 year old with a 10 year career in baking already! She's even made a cake for Diddy!
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Imagine you started baking at 11, and by 12 your mum was already selling your goods on Facebook. That was 10 years ago for our guest today. Yes, that makes her 21 which makes today’s episode just a fascinating listen. I certainly was no where near a “career” at 21 let alone my teens. But Aubree certainly tapped her creativity passed down to her and…
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After deleting 2 unpublished episodes, Ioannis and Tasos are back with another retrospective. Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/dEtBCNkt8K Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knitly.app Twitter: https://twitter.com/knitly_app Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knitly.app/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knitly-app…
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E23 - The story of Cupcakes & Counting. A fun and gorgeous cafe in Dublin that wouldn't have existed if it wasn't for a tragic natural disaster.
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We are in Dublin, Ireland to chat with Jenny and Jay of Cupcakes and Counting. Today, it’s a cute and quirky cafe that sell gorgeous treats and delicious coffee. But the journey to this point is so so different! They’re both trained as nurses. Left the Philippines years ago to build their careers and a better life. But all it took was one event bac…
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E22 - Sugarpusher - She went from MTV to baking. How one career change set the stage to change her destiny towards baking.
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Huntsville, Alabama. I doubt many of you have been there. I think I’ve driven through it at some point in my life. But that’s where we are today speaking with Ally, or “Sugar Pusher” as she’s known online. Ally is a content creator. But she’s been baking for a long time. Her previous career while still creative was just hard work. She’s spent a lon…
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The founders discuss the productivity of the past two weeks, including integrating their codes and pair programming. They also discuss the need to prioritize financial tracking and projections for the future. More discussion on the importance of revisiting business strategy and staying informed on competition. Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tikto…
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E21 - Georgia's Cakes - Rising to success through constant change - how do you do it?
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Georgia was one of the first people I approached about OLBAA boxes when we first launched. It’s amazing to think 3 years later she’s on our podcast! Georgia has done so much in baking in such little time. The home cake business, moving to a commercial kitchen, supplying cakes to brands like Harrods, training, classes, moving the business to Israel,…
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E20 - Tigga Mac - Everything you wanted to learn about getting millions of followers as a baker but were afraid to ask.
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Melbourne, Australia. When I lived there I didn’t know it for its cakes, I knew it for its coffee. But things have changed a lot! One of the largest content creators around lives here and joins us for this episode - I’m referring to Tigga Mac and her bestie Katie. They’ve gone from slaving away in their tiny kitchen just keeping on top of cake orde…
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Collaboration as app complexity rises - Founder’s Retro
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In this episode of Founder's Retro, Ioannis and Tasos discuss the successes and challenges of the past two sprints in developing a marketing platform. The team reflects on the importance of prioritizing and planning for interactions with third-party APIs, as well as the need to adjust communication and collaboration processes as the project grows i…
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E19 - Amy's Bakehouse - Act fast, make mistakes, and go with your gut. How being hyper-focused can be both bad and good!
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St. Albans. Just north of London is where you’ll find this little village with lush green rolling hills, and where you’ll find Amy’s Bakehouse.. Amy is a 24 year old baker who runs her own cake business. She started in 2020 and has already moved into a commercial kitchen! When we found out about Amy we just had to get her on the show as the pace of…
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E18 - Kendra Groves - Keeping your creativity alive when everything around you is so challenging.
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Australia, England, Australia, England… Kendra Groves has been bouncing back and forth with her husband between these two distant countries navigating her way through life and baking her way through a lot of it. She’s in Manchester now in case you’re wondering. She’s originally trained in musical theatre and opera, but trying and trying to get some…
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Ioannis and Tasos discuss the progress of their product development and processes over the past two weeks, including successes in design and prioritization, challenges with refactoring and staying on schedule, and plans to freeze requirements and remove distractions in the next sprints.By Knitly
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The very first episode of the new podcast series of KNITLY. In this podcast Ioannis and Tasos, the two Co-Founders of KNITLY, discuss startup progress as life happens, vendor communication and much moreBy ibakagiannis
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E17 - Cas Cakery - STOP! Running your own business is killing your mental health! How to deal with it and move on.
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Toowomba Australia, which is in Queensland in case you were curious - is not a place we ever thought we’d end up but in this little place is home to a brand that’s known world wide - Cas Cakery. Cassie, or “Cas” speaks with us today about her journey and what is so interesting here is that in such a short space of time she has rocketed her business…
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