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Turning Failures into Successes with Danny Nathan Founder of Apollo 21
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Ever wondered how to rekindle the entrepreneurial spirit within a large corporation?
The latest episode of Creating Powerful Impact, features Danny Nathan, the visionary founder of Apollo 21, who reveals the groundbreaking strategies his company employs to do just that.
With a unique blend of management consultancy, product design, and venture studio, Apollo 21 is transforming mid to enterprise-size companies by helping them leverage cutting-edge technology for operational efficiency and new venture creation.
Danny shares his journey from the tech boom of 2007 to his impactful roles in startups, culminating in the creation of Apollo 21.
Imagine turning chaos into order within just six weeks. Danny recounts an inspiring story of a Western sports company that managed to unify disjointed data from multiple acquisitions using a revolutionary tech stack called Mission Control.
What started as a mess of CSV files evolved into a comprehensive internal CRM, streamlining everything from e-commerce to rodeo event management. We also delve into the perks of a Results-Oriented Work Environment (RHO), where trust, flexibility, and accountability drive productivity and work-life balance.
Success isn't just about the end goal; it's about the journey, complete with its failures and lessons.
Danny sheds light on the importance of a customer-centric approach in product development, ensuring that solutions are validated with real customer pain points before moving forward.
Embracing failure and managing time expectations are pivotal themes we explore, reframing setbacks as valuable learning opportunities that steer you toward future success.
Tune in to hear Danny's insightful strategies and how they can fuel impactful outcomes in your business and life.
Highlights:
(02:04 - 03:39) Utilizing Technology for Company Growth
(06:29 - 07:29) Top Recommended Books for Entrepreneurs
(13:15 - 14:48) Rodeo Event Management Platform Expansion
(21:35 - 23:10) Effective Solution Integration for Client
About Danny
After 20 years of product and technology experience, Danny Nathan has developed a habit of helping companies create new products & services and launch new ventures. In the past, he’s been called a product person, a UX guy, a designer, a strategist, a marketer, and a creative (and a few other choice names like “The Cleaner”).
Today, Danny is the founder of Apollo 21 — a unique company that sits at the intersection of a management consultancy, product design studio, and venture studio. Apollo 21 helps clients foster transformational growth through new venture creation, new product development, and the formation of internal venture-building operations. In doing so, they help organizations rediscover an entrepreneurial spirit and establish a culture of innovation.
Connect with Danny: https://apollo21.io
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