Silicon Alley
288 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAs CEO and co-founder of a FinTech company, Ostrich, William Glass reveals the truth about entrepreneurship. In the Silicon Alley podcast, he talks to entrepreneurs, VCs and top performers about their journeys, keys to success, and personal finances.
You'll come away both inspired and with actionable advice you can apply to your own business and life. Silicon Alley is long-form both entertaining and packed with valuable insights for entrepreneurs. Episodes air every Friday.
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122: The Consequences of the Startup Life, Rejuvenating Your Body, Mind, + Soul | Jon Carder, 4X founder
November 06, 2022 10:57 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB122: In the Consequences of the Startup Life, Jon Carder, founder of Vessel Health, joins host William Glass to discuss his 23+ year entrepreneurial journey. From bootstrapping early in his career to raising venture capital, Jon experienced all of the classic trials and tribulations of being a startup founder. Living on Ramen early in his career helped him through the bootstrapping phase, but ultimately took a toll on his health. After discovering functional medicine, Jon was able to revita...
121: A New Way for Content Creators to Engage with Fans | Derek Gorthy, Enshrine.io
October 30, 2022 09:03 - 41 minutes - 38 MB121: In A New Way for Content Creators to Engage with Fans, Derek Gorthy, founder at Enshrine, joins host William Glass to discuss how web 3 can bring content creators closer to their fans. Derek shares his journey of founding Enshrine and how NFTs can be used to power a community. Enshrine was founded with creators in mind making it extremely simple to utilize NFTs without having to learn how to code or becoming an expert in web 3. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you get your po...
120: Unlocking Profit for SaaS Marketplaces | Joe Keeley, founder of JustiFi
October 23, 2022 09:02 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB120: In Unlocking Profit for SaaS Marketplaces, Joe Keeley, founder of JustiFi, joins host William Glass to discuss how processing payments can drive revenue. Previously, Joe built a successful business connecting college athletes and students to families seeking highly skilled nannies and tutors. As the business shifted to a SaaS model, Joe was frustrated with how much he was paying in payment processing fees. Which led Joe to found JustiFi which arbitrages payment processing options to ens...
119: How to Run the Perfect Venture Capital Fundraise | Nathan Beckord, Foundersuite
October 16, 2022 09:01 - 48 minutes - 44 MB119: In How to Run the Perfect Venture Capital Fundraise, Nathan Beckord, founder of Foundersuite, joins host William Glass to discuss the secret to raising capital for your startup. Nathan walks through step-by-step the perfect startup fundraise and where many founders go wrong. You'll learn how to set yourself up for funding success and increase your likelihood of raising venture capital. Nathan also shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he came to start Foundersuite. Follow the Sili...
118: Hacking the Student Loan Repayment System | Bobby Matson, Payitoff
October 09, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MB118: In Hacking the Student Loan Repayment System, Bobby Matson, founder of Payitoff, joins host William Glass to discuss his journey of becoming a founder. Bobby shares how his family's struggle to pay down student loans prevented him and his wife from starting a family. After hacking their way out of student loan debt, Bobby decided to commercialize his knowledge through Payitoff. Payitoff provides debt paydown software that supports fintech companies and banks repayment solutions. Follow...
117: A Contrarian View of Technological Innovation | Somi Arian, InPeak
October 02, 2022 10:48 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB117: In A Contrarian View of Technological Innovation, Somi Arian, founder of InPeak, joins host William Glass to discuss the future of human society. Somi describes herself as a tech philosopher and is passionate about the implications that technological innovation has on our society. Somi shares her views on the difficulties that technology will have on human society and how to rectify the challenges that technology will present on society. This episode is deep and a bit contrarian, enjoy!...
116: Venturing into Venture Capital | Ketul Patel, Investor
September 26, 2022 02:11 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB116: In Venturing into Venture Capital, Ketul Patel, investor at Headline, joins host William Glass to discuss his journey into the venture capital world. Ketul shares how he was drawn to technology and innovation at an early age. His curiosity led him deeper into the startup world where he joined a family member on the investing side. After finding some initial success, Ketul had to pivot his investment philosophy and joined a large global venture capital firm. Follow the Silicon Alley pod...
115: Marketing in the Metaverse | Andre Kay, founder of Metaiblock + Sociallybuzz
September 18, 2022 12:58 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB115: In Marketing in the Metaverse, Andre Kay, founder of Metaiblock + Sociallybuzz, joins host William Glass to discuss the future of marketing. As a social media marketing veteran, Andre Kay has been at the forefront of new marketing channels for multiple decades. Andre shares how he typically works with franchise clients and how business owners should be approaching marketing in web 3. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. __ Visit SiliconAlleyPodcast.com to...
114: Busting Outsourcing Myths | Daniel Ramsey, MyOutDesk
August 16, 2022 09:23 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB114: In Busting Outsourcing Myths, Daniel Ramsey, founder of MyOutDesk, joins host William Glass to discuss how to find more time in your business through virtual assistants. Daniel shares the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when hiring a virtual assistant and helps clarify what tasks and job roles best suit a virtual assistant. In addition, we discuss the key concerns around quality, security, and communication that many entrepreneurs struggle to understand when hiring a virtual assista...
113: The Psychology of Money and Why the Caring Class Gets Left Behind | Melissa Pancoast, the Beans
August 09, 2022 09:21 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB113: In the Psychology of Money, Melissa Pancoast, founder of the Beans, joins host William Glass to discuss why our current approach to finances leaves millions of people behind. Melissa has spent years studying behavioral tech that can reduce financial stress and shares her learnings that she's applying at the Beans. We discuss how our current approaches to financial improvement are not aligned with our psychology which directly impacts financial stress levels. Follow the Silicon Alley po...
112: Build a PR Machine for Your Startup | Donna Loughlin, Founder & Public Relations Veteran
August 02, 2022 09:18 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB112: In Build a PR Machine for Your Startup, Donna Loughlin, founder of LMGPR, joins host William Glass to discuss how to make a big splash with your company and keep the media coverage coming. Donna shares her own journey and examples of how startups can generate big buzz and sustain it long-term through strong storytelling. Towards the end Donna does a little workshopping to show you how to get started with your own company. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you listen to podcasts...
111: Debunking the MVP & Thriving in a Downturn | Bo Davis, MarginEdge
July 27, 2022 01:16 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB111: In Debunking the MVP & Thriving in a Downturn, Bo Davis, founder of MarginEdge, joins host William Glass to discuss how he approached building MarginEdge counter to the traditional MVP model. Bo shares how his experience as a restauranteur gave him a competitive edge that allowed him to skip the traditional minimum viable product step. You'll also hear how Bo focused on putting customers at the forefront in 2020 when essentially their customer's business stopped and how the decisions ma...
110: Start with the Exit, How to Sell Your Startup for a Lot of Money | Mark Achler, Investor & Mert Iseri, Founder
July 08, 2022 09:56 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB110: In Start with the Exit, Mart Achler & Mert Iseri, partners at MATH Ventures, joins host William Glass to discuss how to sell your startup for a lot of money. Through Mert's recent exit of his startup he learned that by focusing on how you will exit the business from the start you can build relationships that will ultimately lead to a better exit. Mark & Mert dive into the FAIR Framework and other tools that founders can implement to ensure the best outcomes for all stakeholders involved...
109: A Consumer First Approach to Debt | Sean Hundtofte, Solve Finance
July 01, 2022 12:39 - 49 minutes - 45 MB109: In a Consumer First Approach to Debt, Sean Hundtofte, founder of Solve Finance, joins host William Glass to discuss how our current lending practices fail borrowers. Sean spent years in consumer finance at the NY Fed and Better Mortgage and became frustrated with how our current lending practices fail consumers. We discuss his experience in the industry and how Solve Finance is taking a consumer-centric approach and the keys to building a better system. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast...
108: WTF is Financial Independence Anyway? | Matt Ruttenberg, FI-er
June 24, 2022 12:48 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB108: In WTF is Financial Independence Anyway, Matt Ruttenberg, founder of SureLI Insurance, joins host William Glass to discuss financial independence and how to achieve this mythic state as an entrepreneur. Matt became frustrated after only spending 7-hours with his kid and realizing that his work was impeding his ability to be happy. Matt shares how he mapped out financial independence and a way for him to take his knowledge in the financial services industry and translate that into a busi...
107. Angel Investing in Startups for Dummies | Hall Martin, TEN Capital Network
June 18, 2022 03:06 - 55 minutes - 51 MB107: In Angel Investing in Startups for Dummies, Hall Martin, founder of TEN Capital Network, joins host William Glass to discuss how to get started investing in startups. Hall covers a wide range of basics from what size checks to write, what types of companies to focus on, and how to do proper due diligence. You'll come away with a solid foundation to start your angel investing journey and source potential investments. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. __ ...
106: M&A Uncovered, How do Mergers & Acquisitions Actually Work? | Kison Patel, DealRoom & M&A Science
May 13, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB106: In M&A Uncovered, Kison Patel, founder of DealRoom & M&A Science, joins host William Glass to discuss how exactly mergers and acquisitions work. Kison shares what you need to know about M&A as a business owner, employee, and investor. Kison also goes into how he stumbled into an organic content strategy that has enabled DealRoom to grow without having to raise massive amounts of investor capital. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. __ Visit SiliconAlley...
105: Creating Ads that Convert, Which Half of Your Marketing Spend is Wasted? | Ben Marcoux, Bottomless Branding
May 06, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB105: In Creating Ads that Convert, Ben Marcoux, founder of Bottomless Branding, joins host William Glass to discuss the importance of creating ad copy that actually converts. Ben shares the steps to create really compelling ad copy that will increase your conversion rates. Additionally, Ben shares what led him to start his own agency and what it's like to be a solopreneur. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. __ Visit SiliconAlleyPodcast.com to become a guest ...
104: For the Love of Sport, How to Build a Sports Social Network | David Arnett, Founder of Chuck
April 29, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB104: In for the love of sport, David Arnett (@ChuckSportsApp), founder of Chuck, joins host William Glass to discuss how his passion for sports led him to build a better way to engage as a fan. David an avid sports fan felt there was something missing. He struggled to track all of his favorite teams, keep up with his fellow sports buddies, and began to dream of a better fan experience. That led him to build Chuck the social network for sports fans. You'll hear his journey building as a non-t...
103: The Difference Between an Owner-Operator & an Owner, Buying Franchises | Todd Randall, Serial Entrepreneur
April 22, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB103: In the difference between an owner-operator & an owner, Todd Randall, serial entrepreneur, joins host William Glass to discuss the different types of entrepreneurs. Todd shares his own journey of being an entrepreneur without an idea and how he managed to build multiple businesses using the franchise model. In addition, Todd shares the keys to building both a business and the life you desire. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. __ Visit SiliconAlleyPodca...
102: How Do You Measure Impact? | Mitch Stein, founder of Pond
April 17, 2022 16:19 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB102: In How Do You Measure Impact, Mitch Stein, founder of Pond, joins host William Glass to discuss the importance of aligning your authentic self with your work. Mitch shares his own journey of coming out and how being his authentic self opened up a world of possibilities. Mitch became a leader in the LGBTQ community and noticed an interesting problem in the non-profit space. This is an inspiring and insightful conversation with lots of lessons to apply to your own business and life. Foll...
101: Designing a Killer User Experience, No Code Development | Prakash Chandran, Xano
March 21, 2022 23:38 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB101: In Designing a Killer User Experience, Prakash Chandran (@prakawesome), founder of Xano, joins host William Glass to discuss no code development, productizing an internal tool, and the importance of user journeys. Prakash shares how he and his co-founders took an internal backend development tool and turned it into a commercial product. In addition, Prakash dives deep into user-centric design and how to map the customer journey in order to build a successful product. Follow the Silicon...
100. Architecting the Perfect Hybrid Work Environment | Craig James, DWELLOptimal
March 14, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB100. In Architecting the Perfect Hybrid Work Environment, Craig James, founder of DWELLOptimal, joins host William Glass to discuss how to best blend work and life in physical spaces. Craig shares how his experience working on Wall Street and in Hong Kong taught him the importance of beautiful, functional living spaces. Traveling all of the time and working out of hotels or corporate apartments didn't create the environment he needed to work effectively while on the road. Leaving Wall Street...
99. Nik Milanović: Building a Global FinTech Community & Venture Fund | This Week in FinTech
February 15, 2022 14:19 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MB99. In Building a Global FinTech Community, Nik Milanović (@nikmilanovic), founder of This Week in FinTech & The FinTech Fund, joins host William Glass to discuss how to build community in the FinTech space using Twitter. Nik shares how he wound up in the FinTech space first at a startup and then at Google Pay which led him to begin the This Week in FinTech newsletter. The newsletter has grown into a global community with regular networking events across the globe. His time building This Wee...
What is Debt? | Debt Basics 101 with the Founders of Ostrich
February 10, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBToday's episode is focused on getting out of debt. On Instagram Live at 6:30pm ET on Thursdays, Andrew Holliday and William Glass go live to discuss a different personal finance topic and answer your questions. This bonus episode is from the IG live on the basics of debt, what it is, why it matters, and how to get out of it. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you get your podcasts. __ Visit SiliconAlleyPodcast.com to become a guest and sign-up for the newsletter. Follow on: - Inst...
Personal Finance for Dummies | The Basics with the Founders of Ostrich
February 03, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBToday's episode is focused on personal finance 101 with the Ostrich founders. On Instagram Live at 6:30pm ET on Thursdays, Andrew Holliday and William Glass go live to discuss a different personal finance topic and answer questions. This bonus episode is from the IG live on financial goal setting basics and will lay the groundwork for everything you need to know about personal finance. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you get your podcasts. __ Visit SiliconAlleyPodcast.com to bec...
Using Airtable + AppGyver to Build your App | 10 Things to Know Before Using Airtable as a Backend
January 29, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBLearn the 10 things you must know before building with AppGyver and Airtable - introduction to the positives and negatives of building a mobile or web app with Airtable as a backend for your AppGyver app. I've built multiple apps with the no-code tool AppGyver + Airtable and learned there are some things that make combing them awesome but also some limitations you must be aware of before building with both. Sign-Up for Airtable: https://airtable.com/invite/r/1v13COfV Follow the Silicon ...
Financial Goal Setting with the Ostrich Founders | Andrew Holliday & William Glass
January 27, 2022 18:42 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBToday's episode is focused on financial goal setting with the Ostrich founders. On Instagram Live at 6:30pm ET on Thursdays, Andrew Holliday and William Glass go live to discuss a different personal finance topic and answer questions. This bonus episode is from the IG live on 2022 financial goal setting. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you get your podcasts. __ Visit SiliconAlleyPodcast.com to become a guest and sign-up for the newsletter. Follow on: - Instagram: http://bit.ly/...
98: Venturing into Entrepreneurship, Screening Out Skin Cancer | Elianna Goldstein, Get Mr.
January 23, 2022 19:02 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB98: In Venturing into Entrepreneurship, Elianna Goldstein, a NYC-based founder, joins host William Glass to discuss her journey of founding Men's health company Get Mr.. Elianna drew on inspiration from her Grandfather's entrepreneurial invention, the rubber band on braces to build a brand that addresses real health issues. After spending time in aerospace VC working at Boeing, Elianna set out to build a company that addressed a problem she was hyper-aware of, skin cancer. Elianna's mother i...
97: 13 Second Public Sellout of the Illuminati NFTs | How to Sell Your NFT Project
January 17, 2022 01:24 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB97: The Illuminati NFT project sold out 13 seconds after the public launch. This episode is a deep dive into what led to a successful NFT project sellout and how you can apply the same principles to your own NFT project. The inspiration for this episode came from a viral Twitter thread recap of the Illuminati (@Truth) that I posted after the launch. As web3 and NFTs begin to proliferate through our society there will likely be more episodes like this one to keep you informed. Follow the Sil...
96: 10 Things You Must Know Before Building with AppGyver | No Code Software Develoment
January 07, 2022 20:00 - 13 minutes - 7.49 MBLearn the 10 things you must know before building with AppGyver - introduction to the positives and negatives of building a mobile or web app with AppGyver. I've built multiple apps with the no-code tool AppGyver and learned there are some things that make it an awesome tool but also some limitations you must be aware of before building. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you get your podcasts. __ Visit SiliconAlleyPodcast.com to become a guest and sign-up for the newsletter. Follo...
95: Ostrich 2021 Recap | CEO William Glass Shares the Alpha
January 01, 2022 01:20 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB95: In the Ostrich 2021 Recap host William Glass shares a bit more about the journey of building Ostrich, the highlights & lowlights from the year, and 3 key takeaways. He also announces the upcoming NFT project the Ostrich team is launching called the Early Bird Ostriches. You can learn more on the website and join the discord for the NFT alpha. Early Bird Ostrich: https://getostrich.com/early-bird-ostrich/ Discord: https://discord.gg/GEamE9Y7WC Follow the Silicon Alley podcast whereve...
94: The Ultimate Fundraising Pitch Tool | Nic Mahaney, OpenScout & OnePager
December 25, 2021 03:54 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MB94: In The Ultimate Fundraising Pitch, Nic Mahaney (@nicmahaney), a NYC-based founder, joins host William Glass to discuss what it is VCs truly want to see in a pitch. Nic shares his entrepreneurial journey and how one business actually led him to discover a much-needed product in the Venture Capital space. A fun wide-ranging conversation that dives deep into entrepreneurship and fundraising. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. __ Visit SiliconAlleyPodcast.co...
93: The Keys to Fundraising in a Highly Regulated Industry | Tom Trevisani, Founder Vedas Labs
December 17, 2021 20:00 - 50 minutes - 37.5 MB93: In The Keys to Fundraising, Tom Trevisani (T: @tptcycles), a FinTech entrepreneur who built a crowdfunding platform, joins host William Glass to discuss the keys to raising funds from investors and preparing for a successful crowdfund. You'll hear Tom share how he navigated a highly regulated industry to launch Vedas Labs which is a crowdfunding platform that focuses on companies that support the UN Developmental goals. Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. ...
92: The Secret to Growth Marketing & Having Fun at Work | Wes Yee
November 13, 2021 22:16 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB92: In The Secret to Growth Marketing & Having Fun at Work, Wes Yee (Twitter: @WesYee), experienced high-tech marketer, joins host William Glass to discuss how tech companies should approach growth marketing. Wes shares how he learned the hard way that there is no one size fits all growth marketing strategy that you can copy and paste. Instead, you'll learn how to identify what growth marketing strategy will work best for you business. You'll learn: How to craft a growth marketing strategy ...
#92: The Secret to Growth Marketing & Having Fun at Work | Wes Yee
November 13, 2021 22:16 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB92: In The Secret to Growth Marketing & Having Fun at Work, Wes Yee (Twitter: @WesYee), experienced high-tech marketer, joins host William Glass to discuss how tech companies should approach growth marketing. Wes shares how he learned the hard way that there is no one size fits all growth marketing strategy that you can copy and paste. Instead, you'll learn how to identify what growth marketing strategy will work best for you business. You'll learn: How to craft a growth marketing strategy ...
91: A 25 Year Journey to Published Author | Back to One | Antonia Gavrihel, Author
November 06, 2021 22:28 - 32 minutes - 26 MB91: In a 25 Year Journey to Published Author, Antonia Gavrihel (Twitter: @AntoniaGavrihel), author of Back to One, joins host William Glass to discuss the starts and stops to get her breakout novel published. Antonia shares the failed publisher and producer pitches where she came inches from publishing her novel to her unique writing process. You'll learn how music plays an important role in Back to One both in the story and in crafting the story. Antonia has released a unique NFT project i...
#91: A 25 Year Journey to Published Author | Back to One | Antonia Gavrihel, Author
November 06, 2021 22:28 - 32 minutes - 26 MB91: In a 25 Year Journey to Published Author, Antonia Gavrihel (Twitter: @AntoniaGavrihel), author of Back to One, joins host William Glass to discuss the starts and stops to get her breakout novel published. Antonia shares the failed publisher and producer pitches where she came inches from publishing her novel to her unique writing process. You'll learn how music plays an important role in Back to One both in the story and in crafting the story. Antonia has released a unique NFT project i...
Creating Business Intelligence with Open Source Data Integration Tools | Michel Tricot, Founder of Airbyte
September 17, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB90: In Creating Business Intelligence, Michel Tricot (Twitter: @MichelTricot), founder of Airbyte, joins host William Glass to discuss how to utilize open-source data integration tools and build a business with an open-source business model. Michel shares his experience building the wrong product and being forced to pivot along with the keys to persisting through tough times. You'll learn: Open sources as a business model A failed initial product and quick pivot to "overnight" success How...
The Jobs to Be Done Theory, Why Your Customers Don't Buy Your Products | Jay Haynes, Founder of Thrv
September 10, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MB89: In The Jobs to Be Done Theory, Jay Haynes (Twitter: @jayhaynes), founder of Thrv, joins host William Glass to discuss why customers don't buy your products. Jay shares the key lessons from the Job to Be Done Theory and how to systemize innovation in your business. You'll learn: Why your customers aren't buying your products What is jobs theory How to implement the jobs to be done methodology Repeatable innovation Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. __ ...
Understanding GenZ and Why Popular Culture Will Make or Break Your Business | AnneMarie Hayek, Founder of Global Mosiac & ZSpeak
September 03, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB88: In Understanding GenZ, AnneMarie Hayek (Twitter: @annemariehayek), founder of Global Mosiac & ZSpeak, joins host William Glass to discuss why popular culture will make or break your business. AnneMarie shares the key lessons from her book called Generation We: The Power and Promise of Gen Z. You'll learn: The key characteristics of GenZ How GenZ is changing the cultural & political landscape Why culture matters? Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. __ V...
5 Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail | Henry Daas, Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, & Coach
August 27, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB87: In 5 Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail, Henry Daas (Twitter: @daasknowledge), serial entrepreneur, joins host William Glass to discuss the pitfalls small business owners must avoid. Henry shares how to live a well-rounded life and manage both business and pleasure. You'll learn: 5 Reasons Why Businesses Fail Defining Financial Intelligence Finding Infinite Leisure Time Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. __ Visit SiliconAlleyPodcast.com to become a gue...
Building a Remote First Company & Unlocking Unstructured Data in Your Business | Kirk Marple, Founder of Unstruk Data
August 20, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB86: In Building a Remote First Company, Kirk Marple (Twitter: @KirkMarple), founder of Unstruk Data, joins host William Glass to discuss how to he has built a company with a remote workforce and the power of unstructured data in your business. Whether your team is fully remote or hybrid Kirk shares some of the keys to building a strong remote culture and how Unstruk Data raised money through Zoom. You'll learn: How to unlock unstructured data in your business The keys to building a remote-...
No Code, No Problem: How to Use No Code & Low Code Software Development Tools | Mike Williams, Founder of BuildLab
August 13, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB85: In No Code, No Problem, Mike Williams, founder of BuildLab, joins host William Glass to discuss how to use no code & low code software development tools. Whether you are building a product from the ground up, testing an idea, or automating current business processes, no code and low code tools offer a fast and cheap way to build. You'll learn: how to use no code & low code to build software The best no code & low code tools for your business Why no code and low code development is the...
How Insurance Works for Small Businesses & Self Employed | Eric Geier, Puresurance
August 06, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 34.3 MB84: In Understanding How Insurance Works for small businesses & the self employed, Eric Geier, founder of Puresurance, joins host William Glass to discuss insurance and business. You'll learn: Understanding Health Insurance for Small Businesses and the self-employed Biggest misconceptions around insurance for small businesses Relationships are more important than ever in business Having a servant mentality and the importance of word of mouth marketing Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wh...
From Bourbon to Finance, How to Find a Financial Advisor You Can Trust | James Vermillion
July 30, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB83: In From Bourbon to Finance How to Find a Financial Advisor You Can Trust, James Vermillion, founder of Vermillion Private Wealth, joins host William Glass to discuss what to look for in a financial advisor. You'll learn: Preparation is the key to success How to pick a financial advisor Finding peak performance in your career James has built multiple businesses including a real estate flipping business, bespoke candle company, and his own financial advisory practice. This episode is j...
How to Successfully Crowdfund, The Keys to Building a Marketplace | Ed Vincent, Founder of festivalPass
July 23, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB82: In How to Successfully Crowdfund & The Keys to Building a Marketplace, Ed Vincent, founder of festivalPass, joins host William Glass to discuss the keys to raising money from your customers and creating loyal fans. You'll learn: "Always on" crowdfunding How to build a marketplace one geography at a time How to develop an innovative business model Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. __ Visit SiliconAlleyPodcast.com to become a guest and sign-up for the ...
Side Hustles: How to Start a Podcast with $100 | The Frugalpreneur, Sarah St John
July 02, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 37.7 MB81: In How to Start a Podcast with $100, Sarah St John A.K.A. the Frugalpreneur, joins host William Glass to discuss the keys to starting a podcast and building a lucrative side hustle. You'll learn: How to take your show from idea to reality How to avoid podfading (when podcasters quit after the first 10 episodes) Key tools to run your show for less than $50 a month Follow the Silicon Alley podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. __ Visit SiliconAlleyPodcast.com to become a guest and...
3 Questions Every Business Owner Must Ask & How to Make Data Driven Decisions | Amos Schwartzfarb & Trevor Boehm, Co-Authors of Levers
June 25, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB80. In 3 Questions Every Business Owner Must Ask & How to Make Data Driven Decisions, Amos Schwartzfarb & Trevor Boehm, Co-Authors of Levers: The Framework for Building Repeatability in Your Business, joins host William Glass to discuss scaling your startup. You'll learn: The W3, which are the three questions every business owner must ask themselves about their customers How to move from metric aware to metric driven in your decision making Why you should be focusing on repeatability and ...
What is Fintech and Understanding the Fintech Landscape | Tristan Pelloux, Founder of the Fintech Review
June 04, 2021 20:47 - 59 minutes - 44.3 MB79. In What is Fintech and Understanding the Fintech Landscape, Tristan Pelloux, the Founder of The Fintech Review, joins host William Glass to fintech. You'll learn what Fintech is and the evolution of the fintech industry. Tristan shares from his own experience and research what makes a successful Fintech partnership and how traditional financial services companies should work with startups. Lastly, we discuss Tristan's personal affinity towards Fintech and how Tristan handles his own fina...