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Foundations by Tension Studio

Johan Marais-Piper from Tension Studio
Business
Entrepreneurship
Arts
Design
Interviews with Founders in the Tech and Creative space
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Foundations Ep04 - Kenny Alami from Not Operations

In this conversation, Kenny discusses the transformative potential of AI in business, the importance of streamlining operations, and his journey from project management to automation. He emphasizes the need for businesses to prepare their systems before integrating AI and shares insights on niching down to better serve clients. Additionally, he explores the concept of gamification in business, aiming to make work more engaging and enjoyable. Takeaways - AI is powerful but requires proper impleme...

Jul 16, 2025•24 min•Ep. 4

Foundations Ep03 - Anebi Agbo from Shipman

In this episode, Johan chats with Anebi Agbo, founder and investor at Icon Labs and Chief Joy Officer at Shipman Cleaning Company. Anebi shares what it’s really like to go from running a tech agency to buying and growing a local service business. He talks about the loneliness of being a founder, the value of having a support network, and how tech skills can help you level up in “boring” businesses. The conversation covers what it’s like to buy a business, how to find joy in work, using AI for op...

Jun 24, 2025•21 min•Ep. 3

Foundations Ep02 - Angela Catalan from Shepherd

In this conversation, Angela, co-founder of Shepherd, shares her journey from the initial concept of creating flexible work opportunities for parents to evolving into a platform for fractional leadership. She discusses the challenges of bootstrapping, the importance of co-founders, and her vision for the future of work. The conversation highlights the role of AI in enhancing client services and the joy of building a business that aligns with personal values and lifestyle. Takeaways AI can enhanc...

May 21, 2025•21 min•Ep. 2

Foundations Ep01 - Alex Solo from Sprintlaw

In this conversation, Johan interviews Alex Solo, co-founder of Sprintlaw, a legal tech company focused on making legal services accessible and affordable for small businesses. Alex shares the origin story of Sprintlaw, the challenges faced by small businesses in accessing legal services, and how technology, particularly AI, is transforming the legal landscape. The discussion covers the importance of agile development, customer feedback, and prioritizing tasks to enhance product offerings. Alex ...

Apr 21, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1
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