Randy Komisar is on Inside/Outside Innovation this week to talk about his new book "Straight Talk for Startups," why experience is so valuable now, and why startups can stop worrying about scaling. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Andi Plantenberg is an innovation consultant with about as much experience as one can have in such a new market. Her history includes large organizations, small startups, and starting her own business all on the path toward working now to expand entrepreneurial capabilities in teams. Her conversation with Brian addressed among many things: how teachable is innovation, and what’s the most effective incentive? Reach out to her on Twitter @andisf. For information regarding your data privacy, visit ...
Daniel Fozzati is Head of Product Development and Commercialization at IdeaLondon, an innovation center by Cisco, EDF and UCL. As a product engineer who always finds himself frustrated by the ground constraints of innovation systems, he takes the 30,000 foot view and works on innovating the systems themselves to help facilitate both visionary and nitty-gritty innovation. He talked with Brian about IdeaLondon, China’s involvement in European innovation, and up and coming trends Daniel is witnessi...
Atul Kamra is a managing partner at Six-Thirty, which is a seed fund based out of St. Louis. Atul talked about what makes Six-Thirty unique, what attitude is best to adopt for combining startups and corporations, and how to keep a narrow focus to stay on track for your goals. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Today’s episode features special guest, Jason Calacanis, longtime angel investor and author of the book "Angel." He and Brian talked about why he wrote this particular book, why startups are the future of wealth accumulation, and how senior executives in a corporation can harness the power of angel investing for the sake of their personal portfolio and the benefit of their company. Jason’s handle on social media is @Jason, and you can find his book on Amazon. For information regarding your data ...
Tristan Kromer is a lean startup coach with the Global Lean Startup Movement. With years of experience and a broad perspective, Tristan brings a global perspective to ecosystems from Lincoln to Ramallah. With his open source book, Tristan is all about helping innovators find the right tools wherever they are, and especially outside of silicon valley. To contact him about his open source book, you can email ([email protected]) or by visiting his blog at grasshopperherder.com or his website tri...
Lucy Beard is the founder and CEO of Feetz, a revolutionary 3-D shoe-printing company that makes shoes just as customized as coffee orders. Coming from an actuarial science background, Lucy has a fresh perspective on corporate innovation, entrepreneurship, and what it means to partner between the two in new and exciting ways. Find out more about Feetz at Feetz.com and more about our summit, including the 100k pitch contest at theiosummit.com. For information regarding your data privacy, visit ac...
In the second episode of Josh's conversation with Arnaud Bonzom, he talked about the different approaches to innovation that he observed among the 500 corporations in their study, especially BMW. Find the full report here: http://698640.hs-sites.com/500corporations This episode also features important clips from Brian's conversation with Gregor Gimmy, founder and head of BMW Startup Garage. Gregor talked about how their Venture Client model works, what makes it different than an accelerator, and...
Arnaud Bonzom is the Directory of Corporate Innovation at 500 Startups. In his conversation with Josh, Arnaud shared some insights from their report on the status of corporate innovation in the world's top 500 corporations, which you can find here: http://698640.hs-sites.com/500corporations Apply for the Inside Outside Innovation Summit 100k startup pitch contest at theiosummit.com. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy...
Our team here at Inside Outside Innovation along with our sponsor, Econic, is very excited to announce the first Inside Outside Innovation Summit on June 19-21st. In what will be a premier conference in the Midwest focused on startup driven innovation, there's something for everyone. Corporations can match with startups, and startups can compete in a $100k pitch contest. Learn more and buy your ticket at theiosummit.com and talk to us on twitter @TheIOSummit For information regarding your data p...
On this episode we discuss the dynamics of work/life balance. Is it a myth? How should you be thinking about it? We also caught up with Kyle Taylor, Founder of Draw Attention, the company that's putting white board stickers on your laptop. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
This episode, we discussed how to utilize university resources as a student entrepreneur. We also sat down with Courtney Corlew from Launch Tennessee. We discussed economic development and Tennessee's growing startup scene. All this and more on Inside Outside! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
On this episode, we look back on some of the best moments of 2015 on Inside Outside. We also sat down with author of "Customers Included", Phil Terry to hear some stories of customer development work. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
On this episode, we discuss the various aspects that VC's look for when investing in a company. We also caught up with New York Times bestselling author of "The Lean Entrepreneur" Brant Cooper to discuss corporate innovation and how companies can practice lean principles. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
On this episode, we discuss gift giving to your team mates. We also caught up with Andrew Hyde, Founder of Startup Weekend to hear his thoughts on community building and travel. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
This episode is all about the various types of boards your company can have. From the traditional board of directors to an advisory board, we've got you covered. We also caught up with Trey Bowles to hear more about the startup ecosystem in Dallas and hear his amazing thoughts on community building. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
On this episode, we discussed company structure and why titles can be important. We also sat down with early advocate for the Las Vegas startup scene and partner at Downtown San Diego Partnership to discuss community building strategies. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
This episode is all about bootstrapping. We discuss why someone would want to bootstrap their company and some things to think about along the way. We also caught up with Partner at CRV, Rafael Corrales to give us some insight into the current state of VC financing. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
This episode is all about how to remain productive while traveling. We discuss various aspects of travel and how to optimize your experience. We also caught up with Mickey Cloud, VP at VaynerMedia in Chattanooga TN. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
On this episode, we discussed the various aspects of product design while giving some tips and tactics along the way. We also caught up with Leslie Jump, Founder and CEO of Startup Angels in Washington DC. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Articles discussed: "The Rise and Fall of Everest (The App)" - https://medium.com/@producthunt/the-rise-and-fall-of-everest-the-app-b0d2e6cb594c#.yqh1mb46l "Expensify’s CEO on the Tactics that Doubled its Customer Base in Just Six Months" - http://firstround.com/review/expensifys-ceo-on-the-tactics-that-doubled-its-customer-base-in-just-six-months/ This episode is a little different. We took two articles that spoke to us, and discussed them in depth. We also sat down with Nick Moran, partner at ...
On this episode, we discussed the thought process of startup team members and looked at the situation from their perspective. We also caught up with David Chait, CEO of Travefy to hear his story. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
On this week's episode, we discussed branding and some ways you can put together a compelling brand story. We also caught up with Neil Patel, rockstar Co-founder of Kissmetrics and content marketing genius. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
On this episode, we discuss the various skills and personality traits involved in starting a company. We also caught up with Josh Jones-Dilworth, amazing entrepreneur from Austin Texas. We talked about the unique aspects of Austin, giving you a deeper looking into this thriving startup ecosystem. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Join us for our first ever live recording. This recording took place at Vega in downtown Lincoln, NE on 10/1/15. We discussed the ins and outs of networking. We're also joined by Ben Vu, founder and CEO of SkyVu entertainment. He tells his story and shares the unique perspective of running a gaming company in the midwest. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy...
The week is part two and a continuation of last's week's discussion on the funnel, or as some people like to call it, "Pirate Metrics". We also sat down with Brian Spaly, Co-founder of popular apparel company, Bonobos and Founder/CEO of Trunk Club. We discuss his history as an entrepreneur and dig into the founding story of his companies. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy...
On part one of this two part series, we discuss a startup's funnel and Dave McClure's pirate metrics (AARRR). We also caught up with Tim Sprinkle, author of "Screw the Valley: A Coast-to-Coast Tour of America’s New Tech Startup Culture" to hear his views on what it's really like to build a company outside the valley. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside. Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy...
On this episode, we discuss what it's like to work remotely and some best practices. We also caught up with Devon Brooks, Co-founder of Blo, a national chain of Blow Dry Bars. She brings unique insight into breaking through to new markets, the ideation stage and much more. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside! Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy...
On this episode, we discuss competition and the competitive nature of a startup. We also caught up with Justin Mares, Co-author of "Traction" a definitive guide on achieving explosive growth for your company. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside. Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
On this episode, we discuss how VC's look at various risk factors when investing in startups. We also sat down with Paul Singh, rockstar investor, entrepreneur, Founder at Disruption Corporation and partner at 500 Startups. All this and more on this episode of Inside Outside! Link Mentioned This Week: http://tomtunguz.com/the-11-risks-vcs-evaluate/ Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy...
