Expert Dojo "The Art of Startup War"
303 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratings"The Art of Start Up War" is a weekly startup investment podcast created by Brian Mac Mahon, the CEO of The Expert Dojo Startup Accelerator in Santa Monica, California. This podcast was built to educate entrepreneurs on how to avoid the 98% failure rate that ALL new businesses face. Your host and Sensei Brian, interviews the most influential global movers and shakers of early stage angel and venture investment right here in Silicon Beach. Tune in for new episodes each week on Tuesday at 10am (PST) helping you fight the war against start up failure.
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#72 Hana Hakam of House of Hypatia
December 04, 2018 18:00 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MBThis week, Brian speaks with Hana Hakam of House of Hypatia and discusses her entrepreneur's journey to get there. Hana delivers an amazing story of how a business can take off only to grow too big, too fast. Hana also explains how a product or store can fail but a strong brand can survive and grow. This is another great example of creating the business of your dreams out of the ashes of failure and the importance of building a strong brand vs. just another business. Don't miss!
#71 CarmaCam | Bad news for bad drivers!
November 27, 2018 18:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBWe've all dealt with generally bad and entitled drivers, especially here in Los Angeles. Often times, we’ll watch drivers doing stupid things and wish there was a way to hold them accountable. There is now and it’s called CarmaCam. Tune in to this week's podcast and hear about the app you wished existed and how it works. Hear Doug Rosenberg’s journey and inspiration for building this amazing piece of work and the struggles that go along with the startup life.
#70 Shipsomnia & The Power of Storytelling & Brand Building
November 20, 2018 18:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBThis week Brian speaks with Alessandra Maderni of Shipsomnia. Alessandra explains the importance of building a brand vs. products and how this massive project came to life out of the ashes of failure. Shipsomnia is massive! Learn how storytelling and branded themes create this strong of a brand at this level. This is a priceless podcast, don't miss it!
#69 | Chatbots with Dustin Dye of Botcopy
November 13, 2018 18:00 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MBThis week, Brian interviews long time friend and colleague, Dustin Dye of Botcopy. Dustin explains what chatbots are and how they are changing human computer interaction. Check out this journey!
#68 | Throw back to Bill Johnson of Lotus Entertainment
November 06, 2018 18:00 - 41 minutes - 57.8 MBThis week we are doing something special… We've received so many questions recently about how to get creative ventures funded, so this week we’ve decided to do a throwback to an earlier episode in season 1 with Bill Johnson of Lotus Entertainment. Learn how Bill created a stable business first, then followed his dreams in entertainment with his financial bases covered. The entertainment business has no sure shot road map, but this is truly an amazing way to do it! If you are just tuning i...
# 67 Matt Heisie of Two Lakes | Entrepreneur's Journey
October 30, 2018 17:00 - 42 minutes - 59.2 MBIn this episode, Brain MacMahon takes Matt Heisie of Two Lakes, through the entrepreneur's journey. We learn about Matt's motivation, failed businesses, success stories, and how important finding an unfair advantage is... That is a subject that is not discussed often but is one of the hard realities of business and it's worth understanding! This episode also covers the real story of what happens when big fish look down and realize they are being disrupted by little fish. They tend to b...
#66 Dori DeCarlo - Founder of Safety Bags, Inc., StadiumBags.com and Word of Mom Radio
October 23, 2018 17:00 - 39 minutes - 55.1 MBDori talks about how her startup journey started, and why she decided to get into that as a single mom.
#65 Craig (M.) Caryl - CEO SmartCSM
October 16, 2018 19:43 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MBListen today so you can hear the truth about entrepreneurship from the entrepreneur. Craig talks about his journey, how hard it was, what he had to do to become a great, successful entrepreneur!
#64 | Crypto with Jake Ryan of Tradecraft Capital
October 09, 2018 17:00 - 44 minutes - 62 MBThis week Brian gets the inside of Crypto. Guest Jake Ryan brings over 20 years of professional experience in software technology to world of cryptoasset investing and more!
#63 Oli Barry | Village Workspaces
October 02, 2018 18:08 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBThis week Brian speaks with Oli Barry, a multi-award winning TV producer, director, and showrunner and CEO of Village Workspaces. This week's show is a blend of amazing information and two friends having laughs so don't miss out!
#62 Chelsie Lee - Founder and CEO of Shipsi
September 25, 2018 17:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBListen today so you can hear the tips and tricks to avoid and the truth behind fundraising that you need to know as an entrepreneur from the entrepreneur.
#61 Valerie Krutanova | Majesty Alliance LLC
September 18, 2018 17:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBValerie Krutanova, founder and CEO at Majesty Alliance LLC is our guest At Expert Dojo's Podcast. She talks and guides you down that difficult path of startup to how to go from being nothing, having an idea and hoping you can turn it out to a successful business which is gonna make you money.
#60 Expert Dojo |Mark Krebs from Pasadena Angels
September 10, 2018 09:03 - 41 minutes - 57 MBMark Krebs from Pasadena Angels talks with Brian MacMahon all about Angel Investing. Learn how does the angel group work and how are they are going about determining who is worth the investment. Listen to this episode and get a good understanding of how to approach Investors and the best ways to handle that communication so you are successful
#59 Expert Dojo | Some of the Best Opportunities in Crypto are Yet to Come
September 04, 2018 17:00 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBToday's guest of the startup investor podcast is Eric Yuan who is the Venture Partner at Yang Ventures. His biggest expertise is cryptocurrency, so listen to this episode for great recommendations in the crypto world! Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, pre-accelerator program and investors, visit www.expertdojo.com.
#58 Expert Dojo | The Ultimate Pitching Competition
August 28, 2018 17:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBAlexander Kissin is today's guest of Expert Dojo's Startup Investment podcast. He is an experienced Investment director with a demonstrated history of projects across the globe. Skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and Asset Management. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, pre-accelerator program and investors, visit www.expertdojo.com.
#56 Expert Dojo | How to Approach an Investor Like a Superior!
August 14, 2018 17:01 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBThis is the startup investor podcast every entrepreneur in Silicon Beach is talking about! Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, pre-accelerator program and investors, visit www.expertdojo.com.
#55 Expert Dojo | Find an Investor That Understands Your Story
August 08, 2018 17:00 - 31 minutes - 43 MBThis is the startup investor podcast every entrepreneur in Silicon Beach is talking about! Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, pre-accelerator program and investors, visit www.expertdojo.com.
#54 Expert Dojo | Is it More Challenging for Women to Get Funded Than it is for Men?
July 31, 2018 17:00 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBWelcome to another episode of the startup investment podcast called "The Art of Startup War". Today's guest is Jenny Q. Ta who's a veteran Wall Street self-made millionaire and seasoned entrepreneur with two successful ventures to her credit. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, pre-accelerator program and investors, visit www.expertdojo.com.
#53 Expert Dojo | Build Your Community to Increase Your Chances of Getting Funded
July 24, 2018 17:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBToday's guest of the startup investment podcast is Andy Wilson, who's the Executive Director at Alliance for Southern California Innovation. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, pre-accelerator program and investors, visit www.expertdojo.com.
#52 Expert Dojo | How to Create a Roadmap for your Investor
July 17, 2018 17:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBListen to the latest episode of the startup investor podcast; "The Art of Startup War" with Brian Mach Mahon from Expert Dojo. His guest today is Dan Wu from the company Fox Rothschild. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, pre-accelerator program and investors, visit www.expertdojo.com.
#51 Expert Dojo | Be Kind and Authentic to Increase Your Startup Success Ratio
July 10, 2018 17:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBA new valuable startup investment podcast episode has been published! Today's guest is Russell Yue who's an growth investor at Greycroft. Greycroft is a leading venture capital firm focused on investments in the Internet and mobile markets. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com.
#50 Expert Dojo | Using Artificial Intelligence to Find the Best Startups to Invest in
July 03, 2018 17:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBBrian Mac Mahon, Founder of Expert Dojo talks with the angel investor Shane Kelly about startup investment. Shane is the Head of Investments at CrowdSmart and the Founding Partner at Wolverine Angels. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com.
#49 Expert Dojo | How to Get your Startup Investment Campaign on StartEngine
June 26, 2018 17:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBRon Miller, The Chairman of the Board at Startengine have an inspiring talk with Brian Mac Mahon about crowdfunding and how you can get your startup on Startengine.com. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com.
#48 Expert Dojo | How to Get an Angel Investor to Write a Check for your Startup
June 19, 2018 17:00 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBDoug Pennington is the founder of Archangels Investors which is an association of family offices and ultra high net-worth individuals who meet monthly to discuss topics relevant to themselves. The network occasionally invites companies – seeking funding of $5MM or more – to present to its members. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com.
#47 Expert Dojo | How to Succeed With Your Hardware Startup
June 12, 2018 17:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBAlexander Kaay is the founder of the company RFnery. Mr Kaay is specialized in hardware, Fintech and crypto startups. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com.
#46 Expert Dojo | Emotional Triggers That Entrepreneurs Should Avoid
June 05, 2018 17:03 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBSunny Singh is an angel investor for Tech Coast Angels. Singh is a part of a large family of IT entrepreneurs and technology investors so I frequently travel internationally to engage with businesses that have a critical dependence on technology. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com.
#45 Expert Dojo | How Does the Future of Crypto Look Like?
May 29, 2018 17:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBPavel Cherkashin is the Managing Partner at GVA Capital and an investor in AI, blockchain and see-driven tech. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com.
#44 Expert Dojo | How to Make it Safer for Investors to Invest in ICO's
May 22, 2018 17:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBPamela Day studied at The Harvard Business School. She is now an expert in ICO's and is now the Managing Partner at Venice Crypto Capital. Pamela shares her thoughts on how to invest in ICO's on a safer way. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#43 Expert Dojo | The Connection Between Successful ICO’s and Great PR
May 15, 2018 17:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBMaryanne Morrow is an expert in FinTech and blockchain. She is the CEO at 9th Gear Technologies, Inc, which is a FinTech startup that enables same day trading and settlement using scalable technology on a private permissioned blockchain. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#42 Expert Dojo | Top Recommendations for ICO Startups
May 08, 2018 17:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBRayaan Arif is the Founder of Fundingtree.com which is a Marketplace Funding & Investments platform that is being built to facilitate Real Estate Transaction using Blockchain Hyper Ledger Technology & Smart Contracts. In this podcast episode you'll hear him talk about the ICO ecosystem and all about ICO startups. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#41 Expert Dojo | The Challenges of Investing in ICO
May 01, 2018 17:00 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBJames DeCicco help companies and individuals discover solutions for their highest personal and business goals through training and consulting in technology, finance, and mindset psychology. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#40 Expert Dojo | The Cryptocurrency Ecosystem & What ICO Investors Look for
April 24, 2018 17:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBCory Klippsten is a Venture Partner at DNA fund which is the world’s premiere crypto venture fund. Listen to this episode and learn how investors think when startups are approaching them and potentially looking to launch an ICO. This podcast episode is a part of Expert Dojo's "The Art of Startup War". Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#39 Scott Alderton | How to Hire the Perfect Lawyer to Protect your Startup
April 17, 2018 17:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBScott Alderton is a corporate and technology lawyer focusing on middle-market, technology and emerging growth companies. Mr. Alderton has over twenty-eight years experience working with technology and emerging growth companies with particular expertise in venture capital, angel, private equity and more. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#38 Expert Dojo | Innovation That Will Change the World for the Better
April 10, 2018 17:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBHoward Leonhardt is the founder, Executive Chairman, CEO at Leonhardt's Launchpads, Leonhardt Ventures, BioLeonhardt, Second Heart Assist, Inc. Mr. Leonhardt is doing future research on how to extend life 30 years and reduce aging 30 years. He wants the 80-year-old people to be the new 50-year-old people. Which is incredible! You need to listen to this episode and learn more about his innovations. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startu...
#37 Expert Dojo | How to Think When Investing in Media Startups
April 03, 2018 19:11 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBVince Thompson is a true expert in investing and mentoring early stage entertainment and media businesses. He has an eye for transformational opportunities as well as the ability to create business models and successfully lead the teams that scale them. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#36 Expert Dojo | How Can a Digital Marketing Agency Help a Startup Grow?
March 27, 2018 17:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBDrew Leahy is the Director of Equity Partnerships at Hawke Media. He is a data-driven, product focused entrepeneur and startup mentor. Mr. Leahy has extensive experience in consumer mobile & web, b2b, social media, video, apparel, and entertainment verticals. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#35 Expert Dojo | The Importance of Having a Great Startup Team
March 20, 2018 17:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBAndreas is Managing Director and Founder of Penna & Company. The practice has a global footprint and specializes in M&A and Venture Capital advisory, international corporate expansion and targeted business development. Andreas has broad functional experience in business development and strategic partnerships, product management & planning and corporate strategy/M&A. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and ...
#34 Expert Dojo | How to Market to Alternative Investors
March 13, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBSerj Dhami is a respected investor in Silicon Beach and is one of the top trademark investigators in the world. For this reason he is in such demand as an investor in the Silicon Beach startup scene. In this episode he shares with us what startup investments he loves. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#32 Expert Dojo | How to Get Money From a Startup Accelerator
March 06, 2018 18:12 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBJonathan Wallace is the Head of Investment at Expert Dojo. Together with Brian Mac Mahon, they talk about how startups should prepare to get investment. How are investors thinking when they are viewing your product or service. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#31 Expert Dojo | Most Valuable Advices On How To Make Your Startup Grow
February 20, 2018 18:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBJoe Jacobsen from UPS and Brian Mac Mahon from Expert Dojo are talking about how to make your startup scale. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#30 Expert Dojo | Invaluable Startup Investment Advice From the Head of the L.A. Venture Association
February 13, 2018 18:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBBrian Mac Mahon meets Len Lanzi who is one of the most experienced in startup investments in the US. This is an incredible podcast episode that you don't want to miss! Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#33 Expert Dojo | Startup Advice From a Los Angeles Incubator
February 09, 2018 23:03 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MBScott Holmes is the Co-Creator of IMMORDL and he is also a mentor for startups. Holmes is a true visionary with broad and deep experience in technology, entertainment and marketing with Fortune 500 clients and startups alike. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#29 Expert Dojo | How To Get Investment From CrowdFunding
February 06, 2018 18:00 - 50 minutes - 70 MBThis week’s podcast is one of our absolute favorites! Meet the marvelous crowdfunding expert; Alon Goren. Co-Founder of Crowd Invest Summit, which is the world's largest Crowdfunding conference and expo. Alon is also a Venture Partner at Wavemaker Partners; an early stage venture capital firm with offices in Los Angeles and Singapore. You don’t want to miss this! Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and inv...
#28 Expert Dojo | How Startups Can Get Money From Banks
January 30, 2018 18:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBThis week Brian Mac Mahon speaks with Matt Olsen who has over fifteen years of experience in various disciplines in banking and finance including secondary marketing, mortgage trading and valuation technology, commercial lending, specialty deposits and cash management, treasury product and services. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#27 Expert Dojo | How To Find Startup Angels
January 23, 2018 18:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBThis week Brian speaks with Frank Ramond for more real life investor stories. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#26 Expert Dojo | Find Out What Venture Funds Looks For In Successful Startups
January 16, 2018 18:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBThis week Brian Mac Mahon speaks with Maxine Kozler Koven from LDR Ventures. LDR Ventures is a Los Angeles based Venture Capital and Management Consulting Group. We focus on consumer lifestyle brands, products and services in: fashion, footwear, accessories, health, fitness and wellness, food, legal tech and marketplaces. We embrace gender equality, diversity, impact, inclusion and female founders. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup...
#25 Expert Dojo | How To Find Investment Abroad
January 09, 2018 18:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBHany is an investment professional with strong operational experience in the UAE and US. Background and networks in venture capital in US. Focus sectors include education, healthcare, transportation/logistics and security/defense. C-level and Minister/DG level networks in GCC and US. Brian Mac Mahon is back to do what what he does best and that is getting the real stories from top investors. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup trainin...
#24 Expert Dojo | Learn About Incubation as a Startup
January 02, 2018 18:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBJoin us for the first podcast of season 2 with Expert Dojo! This week Brian Mac Mahon speaks with Janne Kyttanen, Digital Sculptor, Angel Investor, Entrepreneur, 3D printing pioneer. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program and investor's club, visit www.expertdojo.com
#23 Expert Dojo | How To Get Investment From Silicon Valley Venture Funds
December 19, 2017 18:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBVarvara Russkova is business development professional with experience as a startup founder in the US and Russia and investor in the US. Varvara is very good at building teams, international partnerships and scaling products. We hear about her VC investing in health tech and backing blockchain companies through hedge funds in this weeks episode with host Brian Mac Mahon. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator program ...
#22 Expert Dojo| Local Angels Advice For Local Startups
December 12, 2017 18:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBJeffrey Stansfield is a 20-year veteran of the computer IT and motion picture industry who started Advantage Video Systems in early 2001. Jeffrey was Secretary and Treasurer and Board Member for SMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. This week Jeffrey speaks with Brian Mac Mahon about several different subjects but most importantly, working for yourself. Expert Dojo connects entrepreneurs and startups with advisors and investors. For startup training, accelerator pr...