What 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....
Aug 16, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 88
How 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 offers a ...
Aug 11, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Are 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 . Upside ...
Aug 09, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Having 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/2VzIfhj 💡 K...
Aug 05, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Circumstances 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.com to ...
Aug 03, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 84
How 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...
Jul 28, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Go-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 conn...
Jul 26, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 82
How 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://bit.ly/3...
Jul 21, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 81
We 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 watch...
Jul 19, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 80
If 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 foundersfoc...
Jul 12, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Jeff 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 are up...
Jul 06, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Two-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....
Jun 28, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Most 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 other founder...
Jun 16, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Some 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 topics are u...
Jun 14, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 75
How 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 foun...
May 14, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 74
It’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 are up ...
May 06, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Everything 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 Have feedb...
Apr 27, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Shaina 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 topics ar...
Apr 22, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Necessity 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 foundersfo...
Apr 20, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 70
As 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 past ses...
Apr 15, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Founders 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 join the live ...
Apr 13, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 68
The 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, wat...
Apr 09, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Build 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 500,0...
Apr 08, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Change 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 with Sco...
Apr 06, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Job 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 si...
Apr 01, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 64
How 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) Adapting...
Mar 31, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 63
What 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, watch past ...
Mar 30, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 62
How 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 full sess...
Mar 25, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Business 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 move fo...
Mar 24, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Startup 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 off th...
Mar 23, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 59
