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Steve O'Hear: From Tech Journalism to CEO | Episode 32
Nothing Ventured
English - May 30, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBEntrepreneurship Business Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
On this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah discusses the
misunderstood quick commerce space with Steve O'Hear, founder of O'Hear
& Co. They delve into attracting paying customers for convenience,
the role of journalists in the hype cycle, signals for early-stage
investors, and the impact of excessive press coverage on a company's
image. Tune in to gain insights into the world of venture capital and
startup storytelling.
⏱️Timestamps:
00:31 Quick commerce space misunderstood.
06:26 Convenience in online retail.
09:36 Premium product differentiation strategies.
13:08 The importance of storytelling.
19:26 Relationship dynamics in journalism.
21:18 Machine learning in autonomous driving.
25:15 The importance of effective messaging.
32:24 PR strategy breakdown into three.
34:51 Storytelling in media relations.
39:48 The importance of storytelling.
43:33 Work from home debate.
45:41 Social mobility and remote work.
49:41 Intent and human connection.