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How to Be an Effective Leader with Claire Lew, Know Your Company
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - May 25, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Claire Lew talks about leadership, how to keep your team motivated and the things leaders should avoid. We also talk about the importance of building relationships with your customers and the real reasons why people buy from you.
Stoicism for Startup Founders with Bill Irvine, Wright State University
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - May 08, 2018 05:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Bill Irvine explains what it means to be a stoic. We discuss how to evaluate and pursue worthy goals and how to keep perspective during challenging times. We examine the necessity of failure in the pursuit of greatness and uncover the value of setbacks.
How to Create a Company with Soul with James Freeman, Blue Bottle Coffee
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - May 02, 2018 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, James Freeman reveals what it was like starting Blue Bottle Coffee. He explains the importance of pursuing simplicity and creating an overarching experience. We also talk about building a business that stands for something and what he does to find inspiration.
Why Building a Startup is Hard with Keith Rabois, Khosla Ventures
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - April 22, 2018 05:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Keith Rabois explains the importance of hard work and turning your startup into a smooth machine. We discuss management styles, the downfall of remote working and how to go about hiring talented people.
How to Take a Company Public with Geoff Donaker, Yelp
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - January 30, 2018 06:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Geoff Donaker explains the details involved in taking a company public, from hiring a CFO through to collaborating with an accounting firm. We examine the job of the COO, the role of experimentation in the shaping of business models and the principles of scaling. We finish with...
The Art of Product Management with Michael Sippey, Medium
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - January 26, 2018 06:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Michael Sippey explains each stage of his product management process; research, idea validation and product iteration. We discuss the evolution of Medium and how to go about defining one’s vision and strategy.
How To Stay Focused with Cal Newport, Author
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - January 17, 2018 06:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Cal Newport argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. He provides practical examples to escape the being caught in the frantic blur of e-mail and social media.
How to Get Your First Users with Wade Foster, Zapier
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - December 14, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Wade Foster reveals how Zapier started and the way they got their first users. We talk about the best practices of getting customer feedback and where to find your best ideas. We also look at content strategy, the benefit of having a co-founder and managing remote teams.
Launching a Profitable Business with Joel Gascoigne, Buffer
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - December 03, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Joel Gasgoine explains how to enter a competitive market and the importance of focus. We talk about experimenting with pricing, how pricing impacts churn and the best practices for launching multiple products. We also review his favourite ways to validate business ideas.
How to Make Product Decisions with Des Traynor, Intercom
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - November 26, 2017 06:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Des Traynor reveals Intercom’s product strategy and the central role vision formation plays within his company. We discuss prioritisation and the value of saying no to new features. We conclude with a review of the jobs to be done framework and some disruptive technologies that...
How to Build Communities with Jeff Atwood, Discourse
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - November 18, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Jeff Atwood reveals what led to the success of Stack Overflow and how he managed to beat the incumbents. We discuss the importance of building software iteratively and how to gather the right feedback. We also talk about the vision for his new company Discourse.
Building a Company on Your Terms with Chris Savage, Wistia
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - November 12, 2017 06:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Chris Savage explains how to achieve product-market fit, and the importance of rejecting short term opportunity to build long-term value. We also discuss his principle of profitability over growth and the future of video.
Why Founders Need a Strategy with Brian Singerman, Founders Fund
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - October 29, 2017 05:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Brian Singerman explains why he doesn't have an investment thesis and why he’s agnostic to both sector and stage. We also discuss business strategy and the importance of finding a unique competitive advantage.
How to Raise Money from Investors with Charles Hudson, Precursor Ventures
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - October 26, 2017 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Charles Hudson explains how seed investing has changed over the years. We talk about his process for raising money, the details of his new fund and the things founders should be cautious of when working with investors.
How to Find Product Market Fit with Andy Rachleff, Wealthfront
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - October 18, 2017 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Andy Rachleff explains why big business opportunities are based off inflexion points and why founders shouldn’t pursue the obvious problem-solving ideas. We also discuss how CEOs can best balance personal decision making with the seeking of counsel in order to thrive in times o...
How to Build a Business with Jon Callaghan, True Ventures
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - September 16, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Jon Callaghan explains the basics of running a business and why it's all about creating value for the right customer. We talk about customer acquisition, laying the right foundation and raising money from the right investors and managing expectations.
How to Think about The Future with Kevin Kelly, Wired
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - August 31, 2017 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Kevin Kelly explains why he's optimistic about the future and the inevitable technological advancements that will play a pivotal role in our lives. We also explore virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
How to Build Habit Forming Products with Nir Eyal, Author
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - August 14, 2017 05:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Nir Eyal explains how to build a product that sticks. We explore why engagement is initially more important than growth and the importance of user narratives to simplify the product experience.
How to Succeed at SaaS with David Skok, Matrix Partners
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - July 18, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, David Skok explains effective sale strategies and how people buy. We also discuss reducing churn, increasing retention and the importance of improving your sales funnel.
How We Invest with Andy Weissman, USV
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - May 30, 2017 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Andy Weissmann shares the firm's investment thesis and how they spot investment opportunities. We also discuss the obstacles founders typically face when running a startup.
Why Marketing is Everything with Mike McDerment, Freshbooks
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - May 22, 2017 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Mike McDermont explains what it takes to build a big business and why marketing is the key driver to success. We also talk about distribution, understanding your customer and thinking differently when it comes to finding acquisition channels.
Preparing for Startup Growth with Sarah Tavel, Greylock
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - April 19, 2017 05:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Sarah Tavel explains the right way to grow your startup and the right way to listen to your users. She also reveals the difficulties of building a consumer-led product and how Pinterest was able to succeed.
Building a Consumer Product with Alan Schaaf, Imgur
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - April 12, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Alan Schaaf explains how he acquired users, built something that resonated with a large audience, and why simplicity leads to a sticky product. We also talk about investing and staying focused.
Scratching your Own Itch with Kevin Rose, Technology Investor
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - March 27, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Kevin Rose talks about his investments, pursuing new ideas, building products you love, dealing with failure and collaborating with talented designers and developers.
How to Operate a Startup with Sofya Polyakov, Noun Project
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - March 23, 2017 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Sofya Polyakov shares what it was like to build a product and business from scratch and how to handle the day to day running of a startup. We also talk about community and raising money.
How to Create The Future with Dennis Crowley, Foursquare
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - March 14, 2017 05:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Dennis Crowley explains Foursquare’s new SDK, Pilgrim, and why location intelligence is part of the internet's infrastructure. We also talk about persistence and the importance of having a strong vision.
How to Acquire Users with Everette Taylor, Skurt
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - March 13, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Everette Taylor talks about good marketing practices, why empathy is critical and how to grow your user base through social media and testing.
Spotting the Big Opportunities with Jason Calacanis, Inside
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - March 11, 2017 06:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Jason Calacanis talks about his startup Inside and why the publishing/media industry is in a bad state. We also talk about his investment syndicate, how he spots opportunities and and what he expects from founders.
Building Products and Investing with Tony Conrad, about.me
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - March 10, 2017 06:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Tony Conrad explains his investing thesis and what he looks for in an entrepreneur. We explore the importance of networking and having an ecosystem. He also sheds light on how about.me was built and where it is today.
Pursuing Disruptive Ideas with Philip Rosedale, High Fidelity
Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) - March 04, 2017 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this interview, Philip Rosedale talks about the future of Virtual Reality (VR) and the role it will play in society. We also explore the business opportunities and technical challenges VR presents.
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