Best Leanstartup Podcasts (2024)

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EE 359 - From Navy Officer to Global Entrepreneur: The Journey of Andy Mackin 1:08:01

10h ago1:08:01

1:08:01

Unlock the secrets of entrepreneurial success and personal growth with Andy Mackin, the founder of the Mackin Group. In this engaging episode, Andy shares his incredible journey from a Navy officer global entrepreneur. Discover how calculated risks, a growth mindset, and celebrating small wins can transform your business trajectory, no matter where…

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EE 358 - Mentor Moment - How Do You Build a Fully Remote Company - Aidan O'Shea, co-founder Otonomee 11:12

2h ago11:12

11:12

Your mentor today is Aidan O'Shea, the co-founder of Otonomee. He is going to teach us how to build a fully remote company from the ground up. We cover everything from hiring to sales. If you are struggling to adapt to hybrid working or want to improve your remote company, this is for you. If you want to listen to the full episode, go to episode 25…

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EE 357 - Selling 50 Million Drinks Per Year - Gary Lavin & Unstoppable Rise of VITHIT 1:14:48

3d ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Gary Lavin is the founder of VITHIT, Europe's leading health drink. In this episode, Gary reveals how he grew the brand from going door to door in Ireland to now selling over 50 million bottles per year. He shares his founder philosophy, marketing secrets and why he believes VITHIT could not be started in 2024. From a bootstrapped tiny business to …

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EE 356 - Mentor Moment - Always Take The Money - Dan Fox, founder & CEO of Johnson Hanna 10:25

7d ago10:25

10:25

Today, our mentor is Dan Fox, the founder and CEO of Johnson Hanna. He walked away from life as a barrister to disrupt the entire legal industry. By applying a layer of tech & leverage, Johnson Hanna are forging an entirely new career path for legal professionals worldwide. His lessons is around raising money and why he thinks you should always tak…

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EE 355 - Selling 51% Of My Business For €473 MILLION - The Barry Napier Story 1:24:42

10d ago1:24:42

1:24:42

Barry Napier joins Gary Fox for a deep dive interview on his founder formula for success. Barry sold 51% of his company, Cubic Telecom, for €473 million in November 2023. This valued the company at over €900 million or over $1 billion dollars. He reveals how he secured deals with Audi and Tesla, which transformed Cubic's direction. His story is not…

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Lean LaunchPad @Stanford 2024 – 8 Teams In, 8 Companies Out 8:26

11d ago8:26

8:26

We just finished the 14th annual Lean LaunchPad class at Stanford. The class had gotten so popular that in 2021 we started teaching it in both the winter and spring sessions.During the quarter the eight teams spoke to 919 potential customers, beneficiaries and regulators. Most students spent 15-20 hours a week on the class, about double that of a n…

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Hacking for Defense @ Stanford 2024 – Lessons Learned Presentations 18:31

18d ago18:31

18:31

We just finished our 9th annual Hacking for Defense class at Stanford.What a year.By Steve Blank

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EE 354 - Fraud Fighter - Colum Lyons - ID Pal 1:08:56

1M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Colum Lyons, the co-founder of ID-Pal joins Gary on the podcast. The idea is simple, Colum's software stops your identification and identify being use by fraudsters and criminals online. His genius simple, is used by some of the world's biggest companies. Ever signed up for a bank account online and being asked to take photos of your face? Chances …

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EE 353 - Master The Mind to Master The Business World - Pat Divilly Brain & Body Special 1:08:49

1M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

The ethos of The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast is to help founders master their brain, body and business. In that order. Today's pod is a brain & body special. I sit down with Pat Divilly, to explore the hidden drivers that motivate founders & also the shadow that follows us. Pat is one of the most open & authentic people in Ireland when it comes…

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EE 352 - Why I Spent €500,000 on a Domain Name - Peter Coppinger - The Teamwork Story 1:13:39

1M ago1:13:39

1:13:39

Peter Coppinger, the brilliant mind behind Teamwork, joins us for a fascinating chat recorded live at the Republic of Work in Cork in partnership with the EIIS Innovation Fund. Peter’s entrepreneurial journey from a passionate college student to a successful business mogul is nothing short of inspiring. From his early days of web development and lo…

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EE 351 - The World Leading Longevity Doctor Helping Founders Live Longer - Dr Paddy Barrett 1:04:56

2M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

The ethos of this podcast is to help founders master their brain, body and business. In that order. Today, I bring you one of the world's leading experts on mastering your brain, your body and specifically your heart. Dr Paddy Barrett is a cardiologist who specialises in longevity and preventative medicine. This episode is a goldmine for anyone loo…

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EE 350 - From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Darren O'Reilly on Mastering Nutrition and Scaling Wholesupp 1:04:02

2M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Unlock the secrets to mastering nutrition and entrepreneurship in our latest episode with Darren O'Reilly, the founder of Wholesupp. You'll gain insights into Darren's inspiring transition from athlete to entrepreneur, and how he's making clean nutrition accessible to everyone. We discuss the significance of transparent product labeling, third-part…

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Gordon Bell R.I.P. 5:07

2M ago5:07

5:07

Gordon Bell passed on this month. I was a latecomer in Gordon Bell’s life. But he made a lasting impact on mine.By Steve Blank

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EE 349 - Smooth Operator - Rising Star - Aine Kennedy, The Smooth Company 1:07:49

2M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

My rising star pick for season 18 is Aine Kennedy, founder of The Smooth Company. The only thing more remarkable than her rise over the last 2 years is her ability to dream up genius marketing ideas. From millions of views on TikTok with her viral sensation grandad to securing a unique partnership with Brown Thomas, Aine is a creative powerhouse. T…

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EE 348 - Execution Beats Idea Every Time - Ronan Perceval, founder of Phorest 1:27:47

2M ago1:27:47

1:27:47

Ronan Perceval, the founder of Phorest salon software, joins me on this week's pod. Ronan's journey began when he built a text messaging service at Trinity College. This was the start of a serial entrepreneur journey that would see him start Demonware before he had the idea for Phorest. He has spent the last 20 years building Phorest into one of th…

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EE 347 - His AI Can Beat Warren Buffett & The Stock Market - Andrew Mullaney 1:23:00

2M ago1:23:00

1:23:00

Andrew Mullaney is developing an AI that can beat any financial market! Formerly the co-founder of NewsWhip, Andrew is now the mastermind behind Premind AI. The serial entrepreneur is developing a model that can consume information in real time, validate it, and make trades before humans can even finish reading it. Stock movements often ride the wa…

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Secret History – When Kodak Went to War with Polaroid 19:24

2M ago19:24

19:24

Kodak and Polaroid, the two most famous camera companies of the 20th century, had a great partnership for 20+ years. Then in an inexplicable turnabout Kodak decided to destroy Polaroid’s business. To this day, every story of why Kodak went to war with Polaroid is wrong.The real reason can be found in the highly classified world of overhead reconnai…

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The Secret History of Polaroid CEO Edwin Land 9:06

2M ago9:06

9:06

The connections between the world of national security and commercial companies still has surprises.By Steve Blank

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EE 346 - He fled a Palestinian Refugee Camp & Built a Business Empire in Ireland - Adnan Shabab 1:02:07

2M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

This week, I chat with Adnan Shabab, the entrepreneurial force behind Umi Falafel and a host of other Dublin eateries,as he shares his remarkable journey from a Palestinian refugee camp to establishing a food empire in Ireland. Adnan now operates an award winning hospitality chain across Ireland from Dublin to Belfast to Cork. This remarkable journ…

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EE 345- The PR Guru Behind The World's Biggest Tech Companies - Paul Hayes 1:19:07

2M ago1:19:07

1:19:07

The line from Thurles to Silicon Valley is not a straight one, but Paul Hayes forged a path. A born storyteller, he has spent over 20 years honing his craft to tell the stories of the world's biggest tech companies & brands. We unpack the power of storytelling in effective PR strategies, and Paul shares how crafting a compelling narrative can trans…

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EE 344 - From Bike Theft to Business Breakthrough: Saving Companies Millions By Slashing Energy Waste 1:18:45

3M ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Conall Laverty, founder of Wia joins Gary on this week's pod. A natural experimenter & entrepreneur, Conall can spot an opportunity where others can't. After his bike was stolen, he began building devices to make dumb objects smart. Fast forward to today, and his company, WIA, has developed a revolutionary piece of tech that companies can fit into …

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EE 343 - The Tech Startup Transforming How Workers Get Paid - Ciara & James from JustTip 1:09:45

3M ago1:09:45

1:09:45

Ciara Walsh and James Fahy, the founders of JustTip join Gary for this week's episode. Ciara and James open up about the dizzying highs of viral success and the daunting lows of financial strain, shedding light on the critical decisions that have defined their path. But it's not all smooth sailing in the world of startups, as our candid conversatio…

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Leslie Morse 34:02

3M ago34:02

34:02

In this insightful episode, Laurens speaks with Leslie Morse, an accomplished agile leader and influencer. Leslie shares her journey from accidental business analyst to a pivotal role at Scrum.org, discussing the nuances of agile leadership and her commitment to fostering inclusive communities within the agile sphere. Key Points Discussed: Journey …

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Joe Justice 59:20

3M ago59:20

59:20

In this episode, Laurens Bonnema welcomes Joe Justice, a globally recognized figure in agile hardware and corporate restructuring. Joe shares his insights on applying agile methodologies beyond software, particularly in hardware and manufacturing sectors. He discusses his work at Tesla and his experiences with other leading automotive companies, em…

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Jenni Jepsen 28:53

3M ago28:53

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In this insightful episode of the Agile Leadership Podcast, Laurens speaks with Jenni Jepsen, an expert in change management and agile leadership. Jenni shares her unique journey into the agile world, her collaboration with renowned leaders, and her book on creating ownership through leadership. Key Points Discussed: Agile Journey: Jenni recounts h…

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Patricia Kong 27:07

3M ago27:07

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In this episode, Laurens chats with Patricia Kong from Scrum.org about the dynamic intersection of leadership and agility. Patricia, a key figure behind the Evidence Based Management framework for measuring the value of your Scrum, delves into her journey from finance to agile leadership and the pivotal role of continuous improvement in organizatio…

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Mike Hoogveld 22:03

3M ago22:03

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Laurens welcomes Mike Hoogveld, a prominent figure in Agile management and a partner at NLMTD consultancy. Mike shares insights into his journey into agile leadership, emphasizing the importance of effective collaboration and customer-centric practices in organizations. Key Points Discussed: Professional Background: Mike Hoogveld discusses his acad…

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EE 342 - I Built the Ryanair Website for £20,000 - John Beckett 1:07:24

3M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Welcome to the launch episode of season 18 of the pod. John Beckett built the first Ryanair website when he was still in school. He built it for £20k and later discovered the next closest quote was £3.5 million! It began his founder journey, and he has built multiple companies, including ChannelSight. In his spare time, he has the ambitious plan to…

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Founders Need to Be Ruthless When Chasing Deals 8:44

3M ago8:44

8:44

One of the most exciting things a startup CEO in a business-to-business market can hear from a potential customer is, “We’re excited. When can you come back and show us a prototype?”This can be the beginning of a profitable customer relationship or a disappointing sinkhole of wasted time, money, resources, and a demoralized engineering team.It all …

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EE 341 - Your Full Q1 Review & Q2 Planning Guide 34:19

4M ago34:19

34:19

Back by semi-popular demand is our full nerdy planning guide for Q2. In this episode, I recap your 2024 Masterplan and help you review Q1 and set goals you can hit in Q2. Goal setting and planning are often overcomplicated so I take you through a simple, clear and actionable plan that you can do in 30 minutes. We look at goals, systems and review g…

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EE 340 - Mentor Moment - Eoin Hinchy, co-founder of Tines - The Power of Simplicity 11:09

4M ago11:09

11:09

Your mentor today is Eoin Hinchy, the co-founder of Tines. Tines has raised over $100 million since being founded in 2018. It has been valued at over $1 billion. The lesson is not about finance or fundraising. Our lesson today is about the power of simplicity. Founders and aspiring founders overcomplicate the process which leads to delays and self-…

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EE 339 - From Zero to €5 Million in 4 Years - eCommerce Entrepreneur John Larkin 1:25:02

4M ago1:25:02

1:25:02

John is a professional poker player turned e-commerce genius. After 10 years of pro poker, he flipped into the e-commerce world. During a Covid lockdown, he spent €30,000 trying to make the perfect bar of soap for men! The Black Stuff Soap company was born. In the 3 years since, he's turned that €30,000 into a business that will hit sales of €5 mil…

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EE 338 - How This €100k A Month eCommerce Entrepreneur Builds Brands - Dan Nugent 1:07:42

4M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

This is a powerful episode with Dan Nugent, an ecommerce entrepreneur with a huge story to tell. Alongside his wife Sacha, they built their eyewear company from the kitchen table to a €100k a month business. Post-Covid this came crashing down as online shopping collapsed and shoppers returned to retail stores. He paused to rebuild the business and …

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EE 337 - The Secret Formula for Superhuman Resilience with Sinead Crowther - Founder of Soothing Solutions 1:26:49

4M ago1:26:49

1:26:49

Today's guest is Sinead Crowther, the founder of Soothing Solutions. This is a story of superhuman resilience and the power of logic. Sinead is without question one of the most inspirational and resourceful entrepreneurs that I've ever had the pleasure of sharing a conversation with. Her journey is a masterclass in innovation, revealing the meticul…

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EE 336 - Luke Mackey - Building Kota - One of the Hottest European Startups 1:05:01

4M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

I first met Luke Mackey back in September 2019 when he appeared on episode 29 of this podcast. Fast forward 4.5 years and 300 episodes later, he's back to tell me about his latest venture Kota. Prediction time - Luke & Kota will be one of the hottest startups in Europe in the next 12 months. We break down the process of building a venture backed st…

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EE 335 - Mentor Moment with Feargal Brady - The Triple Bottom Line 13:54

4M ago13:54

13:54

Feargal Brady is the co-founder of NoFrixion and joined us back on episode 230. Today, he teaches us about the triple bottom line. A serial entrepreneur, he sold his most recent venture, Blueface, to US giant Comcast for an undisclosed sum believed to be €20 million+ in 2020. He is the definition of a modern, mobile entrepreneur. He divides his tim…

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EE 334 - Raising the Bar - How Eoin Bara's Tipple Is Revolutionising the Alcohol Industry 1:03:04

5M ago1:03:04

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Today's guest is Eoin Bara, the founder of Tipple, the e-commerce infrastructure company for alcohol brands. Eoin's entrepreneurial journey began by flying to South Africa to learn how to make gin to now building a company that could completely change how people buy and sell alcohol across the world. He raised €400k in just 30 days back in 2022 to …

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EE 333 - The Biggest 5 Lessons from 5 Years! Pod Anniversary Special 29:13

5M ago29:13

29:13

In this special solo episode, I share the 5 key learnings I've picked up over the 5 years of doing The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast. From business failures to expensive experiments, I share never told before stories on how the podcast began and where it will be in 5 years time! This episode is an intimate diary entry, chronicling the profound im…

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Is a $100 Million Enough? 3:24

5M ago3:24

3:24

Capitalism has been good to me. After serving in the military during Vietnam, I came home and had a career in eight startups. I got to retire when I was 45. Over the last quarter century, in my third career, I helped create the methods entrepreneurs use to build new startups, while teaching 1,000’s of students how to start new ventures.…

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EE 332 - Turning Dumb Devices in Smart Assets - Chris Kelly, co-founder of Tracworx 1:10:41

5M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Welcome Chris Kelly, the co-founder of Tracworx to the pod! Join us to learn how Tracworx revolutionized asset tracking across industries, from healthcare patient management systems to the brewing sector's battle against asset loss. We'll reveal how embracing customer feedback and transparent communication can forge unbreakable client relationships…

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EE 331 - Media Mogul's Journey From Disbelief to Dominance - Ali Ryan - Goss Media 1:20:42

5M ago1:20:42

1:20:42

Ali Ryan, the founder of Goss Media, joins Gary Fox on today's episode. After being told "This is just a hobby" by an investor, she began a mission to build a media empire. Over the last 10 years, Ali has bootstrapped her way to the top of the online media world in Ireland. Each month Goss.ie gets over 1 million readers. Navigating the relentless t…

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EE 330 - Mentor Moment - What Do Investors Want? - Marc McCabe 12:53

5M ago12:53

12:53

This week's mentor is Marc McCabe, GP at Nomad Capital Marc was one of the first employees and helped it scale to become a global brand. Today, he answers the question every entrepreneur wants to know, "What do investors look for when they decide on making an investment or not? To listen to the full episode, go back to episode 228 --- My Season Par…

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Apple Vision Pro – Tech in the Search of a Market 7:43

5M ago7:43

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If you haven’t been paying attention Apple has started shipping its Apple Vision Pro, its take on a headset that combines Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). The product is an amazing technical tour de force. But the product/market fit of this first iteration is a swing and a miss.By Steve Blank

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EE 329 - 5 Passports, Dozens of Bank Accounts & Homes All Over the World - Andrew Henderson - Nomad Capitalist 1:13:46

5M ago1:13:46

1:13:46

Go wherever in the world you are treated best. This is the financial & life philosophy of my guest, Andrew Henderson, the founder of Nomad Capitalist. In a world of remote work, low cost travel and freedom of choice, where should you live in 2024? In this revealing chat, we explore the concept of being a global citizen. How can this save you money,…

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EE 328 - Shana Chu - The AI Powered Fashion Revolution 1:23:16

5M ago1:23:16

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Shana is the founder of Tailr, which is redefining production for the clothing industry. This was one of the most open & frank chats on the pod in 2024. Shana and I peel back the layers of startup advice, highlighting the importance of filtering through the noise to find what truly resonates with your own entrepreneurial spirit. After two years, sh…

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EE 327 - Mentor Moment With Rob Horgan - Founder Velo Coffee - His Master Marketer Secrets 12:00

5M ago12:00

12:00

Rob Horgan, the founder of Velo Coffee is your mentor this week. He is a master marketer, so naturally, I had to find out his secret. Here is Rob's marketing masterclass. Rob's full episode with Gary is episode 221. --- My Season Partners Local Enterprise Offices: https://bit.ly/4bgUdPv Ethos - Resilience: https://bit.ly/3w1IunV Iconic Offices: htt…

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EE 326 - Bobby Healy - Manna Drones Deliver More Per Day Than Amazon! 1:09:12

5M ago1:09:12

1:09:12

Bobby Healy, the mastermind behind Manna's skyrocketing drone delivery service, is not your average CEO; and this is not your average chat. We take a closer look at Bobby's extraordinary narrative, where resilience isn't just a buzzword. He's not just outmanoeuvring giants like Amazon; he's sharing how Twitter has become an invaluable tool for shap…

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EE 325 - Vinny Breslin - Bootstrapped to $3 Million Revenue Before Windfall Sale 1:07:18

5M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Vinny Breslin, the co-founder of Uplisting, recounts the gripping tale of how a bootstrapped idea soared to an annual recurring revenue of $3 Million and processed an astonishing $400 million for clients. Vinny built UpListing before selling in late 2023 to Airdna for an undisclosed amount. His success is a testament to innovation and grit, reveali…

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – 2023 Wrap Up 11:34

6M ago11:34

11:34

We just wrapped up the third year of our Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition class –part of Stanford’s Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation.Joe Felter, Mike Brown and I teach the class to:Give our students an appreciation of the challenges and opportunities for the United States in its enduring strategic competition …

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EE 324 - Serial Entrepreneur Oisin Hanrahan returns with latest $18 million venture, Keychain 1:15:54

6M ago1:15:54

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Embark on a journey through the heart of entrepreneurship with Oisin Hanrahan as he unveils Keychain, his latest venture poised to revolutionize manufacturing. New York serves as a backdrop for our deep dive into the persistent spirit needed to thrive in the post-pandemic renaissance of businesses. Oisin's fresh insights into the transformation of …

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