Founders Focus
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Founders Focus is a podcast dedicated to helping small business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. The podcast is hosted by Scott Case, CEO of Upside Business Travel and founding CTO of Priceline.com. Scott is joined by industry experts to hash out shared pain points, experiences, and action steps. Visit foundersfocus.com to learn more.
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Are You Actively Pursuing Hypergrowth? – with Vinicius Neris, Co-founder of InEvent
August 16, 2021 17:36 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBWhat are the challenges of hypergrowth – and how do you get after it? Vinicius Neris, co-founder of InEvent, has learned a lot from navigating rapid business growth over the past year. 🗣 Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn 💙 Visit foundersfocus.com to learn and connect with other founders. ✈️ This episode is brought to you by Upside Business Travel. Upside offers a free platform that allows you and your team to book, manage, and track business travel in one place.
The Who, What, Why Behind Thriving Company Cultures – with Andrew Freedman, Managing Partner at SHIFT
August 11, 2021 13:08 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBHow do you define, measure, and build a high-performing company culture? Andrew Freedman, Managing Partner at SHIFT, breaks down what it means to scale a thriving business from day 1. 🎬 Rather watch? Catch the video recording: https://bit.ly/3k1sYPh 💡 Read key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3iCluCJ 🗣 Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn 💙 Visit foundersfocus.com to learn and connect with other founders. ✈️ This episode is brought to you by Upside Business Travel. Upside offer...
Distill Your Marketing Into Something Digestible – with Vivek Sharma, Co-founder & CEO at Movable Ink
August 09, 2021 12:59 - 26 minutes - 24 MBAre you driving performance and impact through digital marketing? Vivek Sharma, co-founder and CEO of Movable Ink, shares how you increase your ROI from your marketing efforts. 🎬 Rather watch? Catch the video recording: https://bit.ly/3Cy1OaU 💡 Key Insights: https://bit.ly/3AngQOU 🗣 Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn 💙 Visit foundersfocus.com to connect with other founders and see what topics are up next. ✈️ This episode is brought to you by Upside Business Travel. Ups...
Craft Your Business Origin Story – with Lyn Graft, Founder of Storytelling for Entrepreneurs
August 05, 2021 12:43 - 38 minutes - 35 MBHaving a tricky time nailing your founder story? What can you do to engage your audience? How do you know the best channels and ways to share your story? Lyn Graft is passionate about helping people, specifically founders, learn how to use storytelling to grow their business. Lyn Graft is the founder of Storytelling for Entrepreneurs and he's picked up tips and tricks that leaders can use to develop their business narrative. 🎬 Rather watch? Catch the video recording: https://bit.ly/2VzI...
Your Business Will Die Without Strong Alignment – with Nate Smith, Founder & CEO of Lever
August 03, 2021 17:21 - 26 minutes - 24 MBCircumstances change all the time. People change. Markets change. Opportunities show up at your front door. How can you make sure you're open to new opportunities – while not changing direction constantly? Nate Smith, founder and CEO of Lever, shares how authentic conversations are key to team alignment. 🎬 Rather watch? Catch the video recording: https://bit.ly/3A8dBe0 💡 Key takeaways: https://bit.ly/37iB4ge 🗣 Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn 💙 Visit foundersfocus.co...
What It Takes To Scale Your Account Based Marketing – with Kris Rudeegraap, Co-Founder & CEO of Sendoso
July 28, 2021 15:37 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBHow can you use account based marketing to acquire and retain your target audience? In this /Founders Focus episode, Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder & CEO of Sendoso, shares how you can design and refine your ABM strategy. 🎬 Rather watch? Catch the video recording: https://bit.ly/3rFySc6 🗣 Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn 💙 Visit foundersfocus.com to connect with other founders and see what topics are up next. ✈️ This episode is brought to you by Upside Business Travel. U...
Customization & Nuance In Your Go-to-Market – with You Mon Tsang, Founder & CEO of ChurnZero
July 26, 2021 17:28 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBGo-to-Market is one of the most underappreciated parts of building a business. In this /Founders Focus episode, You Mon Tsang, founder and CEO of ChurnZero, shares his experience bringing four companies to market. Get a crash course on how you should be thinking about your go-to-market strategy. 🎬 Rather watch? Catch the video recording: https://bit.ly/3rxJauQ 💡 Read key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3yd4rwb 🗣 Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn 💙 Visit foundersfocus.com to...
Focus on Product Adoption Before Retention – with Forest Key, Founder & CEO of Voodle
July 21, 2021 15:20 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBHow can you build your product in a way that drives behavior change? In order for people to adopt your product, you need to make the path to behavior change easier. Forest Key, founder and CEO of Voodle, is working on the fourth product software company he’s launched – and he’s learned a whole lot along the way. In this /Founders Focus episode, Forest shares how his approach to product development has evolved through trial and error. 🎬 Rather watch? Catch the video recording: https://bi...
Integrate Customers Into Your Product Innovation – with Davyeon Ross, Co-Founder of ShotTracker
July 19, 2021 15:19 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBWe all have limited resources – even if you’re Apple or Google. So how do you approach innovation and create new products or services when you have those constraints? Davyeon Ross, co-founder of ShotTracker, has a great framework for innovating on a budget. Davyeon also partners with RGA on Coalition Venture Studio, which aims to democratize access to capital, connections, education, and resources for underrepresented founders. Check it out and spread the word to your network. 🎬 Rather w...
Are You All In On The Cloud? – with Patrick Quinn, Co-Founder & CEO at Webapper
July 12, 2021 15:06 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIf you're building your own product or running a business of any kind, you should be taking advantage of cloud services and tools. Patrick Quinn, co-founder and CEO of Webapper, has tons of advice after 20 years of helping companies scale agile teams in the cloud. Hear what lessons Patrick has learned after 20 years in the business. 🎬 Rather watch? Catch the video recording: https://bit.ly/3hww7X9 💡 Read key takeaways 🗣 Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn 💙 Visit found...
Early Stage Founders Are Thinking Differently About Business – with Jeff Cherry, Founder of Conscious Venture Lab
July 06, 2021 13:09 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBJeff Cherry, founder of Conscious Venture Lab, is invested in supporting early stage founders on their entrepreneurial journeys. From expectation management to stakeholder theory, Jeff has lessons to share that are relevant to founders at every stage. 🎬 Rather watch? Catch the video recording: https://bit.ly/3xmROyf 💡 Key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3wmP4zG 🗣 Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn 💙 Visit foundersfocus.com to connect with other founders and see what topics ar...
Scaling Supply and Demand in Your Two-Sided Marketplace – with Matt Cooper, CEO at Skillshare
June 28, 2021 14:02 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBTwo-sided marketplaces are found across industries and have common pitfalls. In this episode, Matt Cooper, CEO of Skillshare, shares advice for how entrepreneurs can leverage two-sided marketplaces and the gig economy. Rather watch? Catch the video recording: https://bit.ly/3622032 💡 Key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3qFvj5h Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn Visit foundersfocus.com to connect with other founders and see what topics are up next.
Data as a Service is the New SaaS – with Roman Stanek, Founder & CEO of GoodData
June 16, 2021 20:04 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBMost businesses struggle to get a handle of their data and metrics. Lack of alignment and process across teams can be a company's downfall. How can you avoid common pitfalls? Roman Stanek, Founder and CEO of GoodData, shares how to effectively leverage data in order to scale your product. Rather watch? Catch the video recording: https://bit.ly/35H4hRr 💡 Key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3iOr2ui Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn Visit foundersfocus.com to connect with othe...
Flex Your Founder Improv Skills – with Gary Ware, Founder of Breakthrough Play
June 14, 2021 13:19 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBSome founders are natural improvisors who are able to handle changes on the fly. Every founder needs to get good at improvisation. It’s a core skill we draw on again and again. Find out how to get great at improv with Gary Ware, Founder of Breakthrough Play. 🎬 Rather watch? Catch the video recording: https://bit.ly/35hvMAu 💡 Key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3gyezJP Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn Visit foundersfocus.com to connect with other founders and see what topic...
What Happens if Founders Ignore Their Health – with David DiPaola, Founder & CEO of Sensibly
May 14, 2021 14:05 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBHow does a founder's health and performance impact their business? David DiPaola, Founder & CEO of Sensibly, shares how entrepreneurs can think differently about their approach to health and wellness – while navigating the chaos of being a founder. David is offering free 20 minute coaching sessions for /Founders Focus podcast listeners. No sales pitch, just health and performance coaching. Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn Visit foundersfocus.com to connect with other fo...
Pick the Board of Directors You Need - with Jocelyn Mangan, Founder & CEO of Him For Her
May 06, 2021 18:53 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBIt’s never too soon to create a board. How do you think about composition, compensation and expectations? Co-host Jocelyn Mangan, Founder and CEO of Him For Her, joined Scott to talk about how founders can create an effective board of directors. From early stage through funding rounds, the role of a board can be shaped to be a major asset. Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn Visit foundersfocus.com to join the live video sessions, watch past sessions, and see what topics ...
When the Digital and Physical Worlds Collide – with Tom Matzzie, Founder, President & CEO of CleanChoice Energy
April 27, 2021 20:06 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBEverything you experience in the physical world has a digital wrapper around it. The collision between the digital and physical world is rapidly increasing. Scott and Tom Matzzie explored what a big opportunity it is for entrepreneurs because digital software has made it easier to solve physical world challenges. Tom is an expert on climate change and sustainability. He also serves as the founder, president and CEO of CleanChoice Energy. Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn...
Synergies Between Digital and Physical Worlds – with Tom Matzzie, Founder, President & CEO of CleanChoice Energy
April 27, 2021 20:06 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBEverything you experience in the physical world has a digital wrapper around it. The collision between the digital and physical world is rapidly increasing. Scott and Tom Matzzie explored what a big opportunity it is for entrepreneurs because digital software has made it easier to solve physical world challenges. Tom is an expert on climate change and sustainability. He also serves as the founder, president and CEO of CleanChoice Energy. Watch the full session: https://bit.ly/3pbhxGw Ha...
Will Gen Z Crush Your Business? – with Shaina Zafar, Co-Founder & CMO of JUV Consulting
April 22, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBShaina Zafar, co-founder and CMO of JUV Consulting, has built a business around being an expert in everything Gen Z. Each generation has its own values and expectations, and COVID is continuing to shape how Gen Z thinks and interacts as employees and customers. Watch the full session: https://bit.ly/3dMBwrn Key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3fObbJd Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn Visit foundersfocus.com to join the live video sessions, watch past sessions, and see what t...
Gen Z as Employees and Customers – with Shaina Zafar, Co-Founder & CMO of JUV Consulting
April 22, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBShaina Zafar, co-founder and CMO of JUV Consulting, has built a business around being an expert in everything Gen Z. Each generation has its own values and expectations, and COVID is continuing to shape how Gen Z thinks and interacts as employees and customers. Watch the full session: https://bit.ly/3dMBwrn Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn Visit foundersfocus.com to join the live video sessions, watch past sessions, and see what topics are up next.
Make Innovation Your Business Superpower - with Charley Moore, Founder & CEO of Rocket Lawyer
April 20, 2021 18:18 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBNecessity is the mother of invention and 2020 created lots of opportunity. Scott and Rocket Lawyer founder and CEO Charley Moore talk about how we can invent our way out of things. We will recognize how important technology was when we start to look at this in the rearview mirror. Find out how to embrace the constraints and solve problems. 🎬 Watch the full session: https://bit.ly/3xdEZXv 💡 Key takeaways: https://bit.ly/347q0kl Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn Visit f...
Technology Won the Pandemic - with Charley Moore, Founder & CEO of Rocket Lawyer
April 20, 2021 18:18 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBNecessity is the mother of invention and 2020 created lots of opportunity. Scott and Rocket Lawyer founder and CEO Charley Moore talk about how we can invent our way out of things. We will recognize how important technology was when we start to look at this in the rearview mirror. Find out how to embrace the constraints and invent your way out. Watch the full session: https://bit.ly/3xdEZXv Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn Visit foundersfocus.com to join the live vide...
How Do You Scale Without Losing Your Soul? – with Jeff Grant, Co-Founder & Minister at Progressive Prison Ministries
April 15, 2021 18:18 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBAs you grow your company, how do you bring other people in and not lose what you believe makes you special? Our co-host Jeff Grant has an interesting story about how he ended up a founder after going to prison. He’s now minister to white collar criminals through Progressive Prison Ministries, and he's figuring out how to scale. Watch the full session: https://bit.ly/3dli8Br Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn Visit foundersfocus.com to join the live video sessions, watch ...
Upside of the Post-COVID World – with Lesa Mitchell, General Manager at Techstars
April 13, 2021 18:31 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBFounders in small cities have struggled with the lack of access to talent and ongoing funding. The pandemic has changed these obstacles - it’s actually created solutions. How has the pandemic shifted the landscape for businesses in non-major markets? Techstars General Manager Lesa Mitchell joined Scott to talk about the changes she's seen over the past year. Watch the full session: https://bit.ly/2OQPezK Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn Visit foundersfocus.com to joi...
Stick to Your Values During Crisis – with Jeff David, President of The Fitler Club and Founder of Jeff David Hospitality
April 09, 2021 18:13 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThe hospitality industry was rocked at the onset of the pandemic, and those businesses that have survived have had to make difficult decisions. We connected with Jeff David, President of The Fitler Club & Founder of Jeff David Hospitality, to hear how he's adapted his business and supported his team. We also dig into his predictions for the future – what trends will stay or fade. Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn Visit foundersfocus.com to join the live video sessions, wa...
Gratitude Schmatitude: The Secret Sauce for Human Connection – with Chris Schembra, Founder of 7:47
April 08, 2021 18:45 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBBuild meaningful relationships that can power your business even when you think you have nothing. Chris Schembra, author of "Gratitude and Pasta: The Secret Sauce for Human Connection" and Founder and Chief Question Asker at 7:47, joined Scott to talk about developing impactful relationships. Chris knows it’s difficult bringing people together to create meaningful experiences. It’s why they created the 7:47 Gratitude Experience. Through an evidence-based framework, they’ve sparked over 50...
Creating Flexible Business Models – with Taylor Foxman, Founder & CEO of The Industry Collective
April 06, 2021 19:04 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBChange is accelerating and you need to design your organization to monitor change and adapt. We spoke with Taylor Foxman, founder and CEO of The Industry Collective, about the pace of change and the importance of being aware of change and being flexible. Taylor is also Vice President of Communications and Experiences for Parallel, leading cannabis company, and an official member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council. Watch the full session: https://bit.ly/3uxCZY1 Have feedback? Connect ...
Change is the Only Constant - with Maria Christopoulos Katris, Founder & CEO of Built In
April 01, 2021 18:26 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBJob candidate attitudes have changed through the pandemic. Maria Christopoulos Katris, founder & CEO of Built In, shares what’s shifted, how to address their needs and what’s likely to happen as we recover. As Co-Founder & CEO of Built In, the most powerful network of online communities for people who live and work in technology, Maria is leading a phenomenal team helping to create a path to purpose for the most diverse, progressive and innovative generation. The network of Built In site...
Meet Your Customers Where They Are - with Brett Schulman, CEO of CAVA
March 31, 2021 17:43 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBHow can you keep up with shifting customer expectations? You have to meet your customers where they are. Brett Schulman, CEO and Co-Founder of CAVA, has been able to adapt to accelerated trends by putting his customers and team first. (0:43) Pre-COVID trends have been accelerated and amplified (2:21) Transformational changes that have occurred over the past year (3:55) Set the bar high in order to keep up with changing environments and regulations (4:49) Supporting team members (6:17)...
Don't Quit Your Day Job...Yet - with Lenzy Ruffin
March 30, 2021 19:01 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBWhat do you need to know? What does it take to succeed? Ask for help - don’t see it as a weakness. You need support to succeed. Lenzy Ruffin, Video Communication Strategist for Park Road Studios, joined Scott as co-host to talk about how entrepreneurs can set themselves up for success before going full-time with their side hustle. Watch the full session: https://bit.ly/2PjGYbC Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn Visit foundersfocus.com to join the live video sessions, wat...
Overcoming the Oldsmobile Problem with Jack McCullough, Founder and President of CFO Leadership Council
March 25, 2021 15:12 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHow do you keep your company relevant as demographic shifts are accelerated by technology changes? How do you keep your product and communications updated? Jack McCullough, Founder and President of the CFO Leadership Council, joined Scott Case to discuss how to stay relevant and current while not alienating your customer base. Jack leads the CFO Leadership Council that provides world class professional development programs and networking events for chief financial officers. Watch the fu...
Confused by PPP Forgiveness? We Aren't.
March 24, 2021 19:12 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBBusiness owners who took a forgivable loan this year can’t wait to have the balance wiped out, but are hitting a wall when it comes to forgiveness. Rumors of simplified forms. Confusion over tax implications. Unresponsive lenders. New stimulus. Overwhelming documentation. Fuzzy deadlines… The list goes on. PPP expert and Upside Financial Senior Advisor Hannah Smolinski joined /Founders Focus to explain how business owners can get out of the frustrating PPP forgiveness holding pattern and...
Crushing the Barriers to Capital with Karen Cahn, Founder and CEO of IFundWomen
March 23, 2021 18:55 - 40 minutes - 37 MBStartup capital is biased but the system isn’t going to change any time soon. What strategies can woman and people of color use to get the resources they need to succeed? Karen Cahn, the founder and CEO of IFundWomen, joins Scott to share her insights on what works to get the financing you need. Karen is an expert on all things entrepreneurship and startups. From high-profile companies to pre-seed stage startups, she's famous for her no-BS approach to getting new businesses and products ...
Crushing the Barriers to Capital
March 23, 2021 18:55 - 40 minutes - 37 MBStartup capital is biased but the system isn’t going to change any time soon. What strategies can woman and people of color use to get the resources they need to succeed? Karen Cahn, the founder and CEO of IFundWomen, joins Scott to share her insights on what works to get the financing you need. Karen is an expert on all things entrepreneurship and startups. From high-profile companies to pre-seed stage startups, she's famous for her no-BS approach to getting new businesses and products ...
Ask Scott Anything
March 18, 2021 13:24 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBAs founders, it’s easy to spin your wheels on questions that feel impossible to answer. Scott Case hosted a live Ask Me Anything session to answer all sorts of burning questions. We tackled what was top of mind for our /Founders Focus audience. Want a fresh perspective on an issue that your peers are grappling with? As usual, Scott shared his unfiltered advice and feedback. No questions were off limits. Watch the full session: https://bit.ly/3s32y24 Still have questions? 1️⃣ Connect ...
Intentional Branding to Build An Audience
March 16, 2021 18:50 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBEveryone and every company has a brand - think of it as what people say about you when you are not in the room. Brands evolve - sometimes over time, sometimes forced and sometimes by accident. Rohit Bhargava has been evolving his Non-Obvious brand and will share his strategy along with examples of playbooks you can use to be more intentional about your brand. Rohit helps inspire people to see what others miss and be more open-minded. He is the founder of the Non-Obvious Company and Ideap...
Intentional Branding to Build An Audience with Rohit Bhargava, Founder of the Non-Obvious Company
March 16, 2021 18:50 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBEveryone and every company has a brand - think of it as what people say about you when you are not in the room. Brands evolve - sometimes over time, sometimes forced and sometimes by accident. Rohit Bhargava has been evolving his Non-Obvious brand and will share his strategy along with examples of playbooks you can use to be more intentional about your brand. Rohit helps inspire people to see what others miss and be more open-minded. He is the founder of the Non-Obvious Company and Ideap...
Community and Capital with Melissa Bradley, Managing Partner of 1863 Ventures and Co-Founder of Ureeka
March 11, 2021 14:58 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBTo be a successful founder, you need a set of relationships to support you on your journey. Without a supportive community, founders find it almost impossible to overcome the challenges in every business. Serial entrepreneur, investor, professor and researcher Melissa Bradley co-hosts /Founders Focus with Scott. Melissa and her co-founders built Ureeka to be available for all, specifically with underserved entrepreneurs in mind. Ureeka is a single platform where Next Wave entrepreneurs h...
Community and Capital
March 11, 2021 14:58 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBTo be a successful founder, you need a set of relationships to support you on your journey. Without a supportive community, founders find it almost impossible to overcome the challenges in every business. Serial entrepreneur, investor, professor and researcher Melissa Bradley co-hosts /Founders Focus with Scott. Melissa and her co-founders built Ureeka to be available for all, specifically with underserved entrepreneurs in mind. Ureeka is a single platform where Next Wave entrepreneurs h...
Build Your Founder Support System Before Raising Capital - with Melissa Bradley, Managing Partner of 1863 Ventures and Co-Founder of Ureeka
March 11, 2021 14:58 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBTo be a successful founder, you need a set of relationships to support you on your journey. Without a supportive community, founders find it almost impossible to overcome the challenges in every business. Serial entrepreneur, investor, professor and researcher Melissa Bradley co-hosts /Founders Focus with Scott. Melissa and her co-founders built Ureeka to be available for all, specifically with underserved entrepreneurs in mind. Ureeka is a single platform where Next Wave entrepreneurs h...
Get Yourself Investor Ready with Allie Burns, CEO of Village Capital
March 09, 2021 19:57 - 40 minutes - 37 MBMany first time founders set out to raise capital - whether from friends and family or angel investors and seed stage VCS - unprepared. Allie Burns from Village Capital shares the keys to getting yourself and your business investor ready. As CEO of Village Capital, Allie is responsible for overseeing her team of “rabble rousers” who are dedicated to creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs who have been traditionally overlooked by early stage investors. Prior to joining Village Cap...
Get Yourself Investor Ready
March 09, 2021 19:57 - 40 minutes - 37 MBMany first time founders set out to raise capital - whether from friends and family or angel investors and seed stage VCS - unprepared. Allie Burns from Village Capital shares the keys to getting yourself and your business investor ready. As CEO of Village Capital, Allie is responsible for overseeing her team of “rabble rousers” who are dedicated to creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs who have been traditionally overlooked by early stage investors. Prior to joining Village Cap...
What Matters: Leveraging OKRs
March 04, 2021 16:19 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBObjectives and Key Results and CFRs (conversation, feedback, recognition) are part of a goal setting system that John Doerr adapted from Intel that high performing organizations use to exceed expectations and thrive. Lisa Shufro, Chief Storyteller at WhatMatters.com will share insights about how founders at any stage can use these tools to drive their business forward. As Executive Editor at Measure What Matters, and as co-founder of thesupercurious, Lisa has catalyzed change from the world...
The Challenges and Opportunities from Working Anywhere
March 03, 2021 13:09 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBOver the past year our world has changed drastically. As companies and their employees emerge from the pandemic, what changes will be permanent and how will the workforce adapt. TravelBank CEO Duke Chung joins Scott to talk about the trends he sees continuing and how business leaders can prepare for the new normal. Duke founded TravelBank to make expense and travel management easier and more efficient for business professionals worldwide. Watch the full session: https://bit.ly/3865IKu Ha...
Conscious Capitalism
March 02, 2021 21:09 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBWhat is conscious capitalism and how can founders be a part of the movement to elevate humanity through business? Aimy Steadman is a founder and Chief Get Sh*t Done Officer at Future/Proof and a founding board member and board president of Naturally Austin, a community organization whose mission is to foster sustainable and responsible practices, stimulate conscious growth, entrepreneurship and exceptional leadership in the Central Texas natural and consumer products community. As a colle...
Go Where They Aren’t
February 26, 2021 19:55 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIf you want to get an outsized win, you’ve got to take a look from a different perspective. How do you get inputs that can help you decide to decide better? Christian Duffus, Founder and CEO of Fonbnk, joins Scott as co-host on this episode of Founders Focus talking about examining your business with diverse thinking and taking advantage of the unexpected. Christian is a successful fintech founder with 3 fintech exits under his belt. Watch the full session: https://bit.ly/3rb9j1i Blog p...
Black & Brown Business Owners Deserve PPP Loans - How to Apply
February 25, 2021 13:30 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this bonus /Founders Focus episode, PPP expert Hannah Smolinski explains how minority business owners can apply and maximize PPP funds by the March 31, 2021 deadline. According to The New York Times, only 12% of Black and Latinx business owners got the PPP assistance they asked for. With the new $284 billion round of PPP funding, we want to offer clarity around the PPP process so there are less barriers to receiving a loan. Hannah Smolinski breaks down: How to apply for PPP and maximiz...
Level Up Your Communications
February 23, 2021 14:22 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBFounders are constantly communicating to prospects, employees, customers, and investors. Learn about the common mistakes and how to overcome them with Jon Ellenthal, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Upside Business Travel. Jon has started and run multiple companies over the past three decades and is described by Scott as a "communications expert." Listen to Jon and Scott talk about how to strengthen your communications with customers, employees and investors. Watch the full sessio...
Crisis Change Can Be A Good Thing – with Justin Rosenberg, Founder & CEO of honeygrow
February 17, 2021 19:32 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe pandemic has accelerated the adoption of a wide range of things. The restaurant industry has had to work quickly to keep up with necessary changes. Justin Rosenberg, CEO and Founder of fast-casual restaurant honeygrow, joined Scott to talk through how he's been leading his team through an avalanche of change. Creating opportunities for his team to grow has been key in how Justin has navigated through this pandemic. Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn Visit foundersfocu...
Crisis Change Can Be A Good Thing
February 17, 2021 19:32 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe pandemic has accelerated the adoption of a wide range of things. The restaurant industry has had to work quickly to keep up with necessary changes. Justin Rosenberg, CEO and Founder of fast-casual restaurant honeygrow, joined Scott to talk through how he's been leading his team through an avalanche of change. Creating opportunities for his team to grow has been key in how Justin has navigated through this pandemic. Have feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedIn Visit foundersfocu...