Episode 88: Today I'm speaking with Daniel Kleinman, Founder & CEO at Seaworthy Collective, a Miami-based venture studio that's building companies to regenerate the world's oceans. We discuss how regenerating is different than sustaining, why this work is so important, and what we can do as individuals. Enjoy! Topics we discussed: Why are you the right person for this job? What's the difference between regenerating and sustaining the oceans? What are the specific initiatives you're working o...
Aug 03, 2021•51 min•Ep. 88
Episode 87: Today I'm speaking with Nick Mohnacky, Founder & CEO at BundleIQ, a Florida-based startup that's building an AI for the future of knowledge work. We discuss how AI can help us with work, the evolution of the Florida tech scene, and how Nick and I got started working together on the Florida Entrepreneurs Club. Enjoy! An additional programming note, the IRL event mentioned in this episode has been rescheduled due to the recent COVID-19 spike. Stay tuned for more information. Nick's...
Jul 27, 2021•52 min•Ep. 87
Episode 86: Today I'm speaking with Adam Nathan , CEO at Almanac , a startup that's building the asyncOS for the future of work. We discuss what the future of work looks like, what to look for in an investor, how he thinks about pricing his product, and what Adam's thoughts are on the Miami tech scene. Enjoy! Topics we discussed: What is Almanac? Why did build it? What does the future of work look like to you? How can documents replace meetings and messages? Why can't wikis offer what you built ...
Jul 20, 2021•45 min•Ep. 86
Episode 85: Today I'm speaking with Lior Barhai, Co-founder & CEO at Envonics , a startup based in Miami that's helping farmers using hydroponics grow better and more sustainably with data. We discuss why these improvements in farming are necessary, how they lead to a healthier population, why he's building in Miami, and more. Enjoy! Here's the questions and topics we discussed: Who are you? What are you building? What made you want to get into ag-tech? What's the future look like without le...
Jun 29, 2021•33 min•Ep. 85
Episode 84: Today I'm speaking with Haggai Levi, CEO at SetSail, a startup that's raised $37 million and helps organizations sell better. We discuss how CEOs should be thinking about hiring post-pandemic, how companies can implement better sales strategies, his time at Google, and much more! Enjoy! Haggai's Links: https://www.setsail.co https://twitter.com/hlevi Jeff's Links: https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein https://twitter.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/je...
Apr 27, 2021•50 min•Ep. 84
Episode 83: Today I'm speaking with Bianca Peynado, Clubhouse influencer and CEO at the Roadblock Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping fight cyberbullying. We discuss her initial impressions of Clubhouse, why she thinks Clubhouse is different from other social networks, whether Clubhouse is developing the next generation of creators, and how she plans to fight cyberbullying! Enjoy! Bianca's Links: https://joinclubhouse.com/@biancapeynado https://www.instagram.com/roadblockfoundation/...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 83
Episode 82: It was only a matter of time! Yep, today's episode is about NFTs. Today I'm speaking with Chad Knight , a digital and 3D artist who is the Director of 3D Footwear Design at Nike. We discuss his background as a 3D artist, what exactly NFTs are and how they work, plus what the future of NFTs could look like! Enjoy! Chad's Links: https://www.instagram.com/chadknight/ https://foundation.app/chadknight/fortune-teller-north-21386 https://twitter.com/chadknight Jeff's Links: https://twitter...
Apr 13, 2021•43 min•Ep. 82
Episode 81: Today I'm speaking with Amanda Goetz, the founder & CEO at House of Wise, a luxury CBD brand geared towards women. We discuss how trying cannabis for the first time in our 30s changed our lives, the challenges being faced by cannabis companies, what it means to be a Wise Woman, and her upcoming move to Miami! Enjoy! Amanda's Links: Her Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandamgoetz Buy her products: https://houseofwise.co/?ref=literallyev Jeff's Links: https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein...
Apr 06, 2021•54 min•Ep. 81
Episode 80: Today I'm speaking with Joseph Ansanelli, he's the CEO and co-founder of Gladly , a company that helps brands like Crate & Barrel, UGG, and Warby Parker improve customer service. He's also a venture partner at Greylock . We discuss what is means to provide great customer service and how companies should be thinking about their customer service experience. Plus we dive into what entrepreneurs should know about pitching and selling their companies. Enjoy!...
Mar 02, 2021•47 min•Ep. 80
Episode 79: Today I'm speaking with Nate Elliott , he's a law student and also runs content for BillBox. We discuss the up hill struggle that is awaiting Clubhouse as more competitors emerge, including by social incumbents such as Twitter and Facebook as well as what the app looks like after the pandemic. Enjoy! Read his Twitter thread on the bear case for Clubhouse. Jeff's Links: https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein https://twitter.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/besttechie https://instagram.c...
Feb 16, 2021•55 min•Ep. 79
Episode 78: Today I’m talking about a new app that you may have heard of called Clubhouse. I’ll be answering important questions such as what is Clubhouse and why should you be on it? Plus, I’ll be presenting the bull case for why Clubhouse is the next big thing. Enjoy! If you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast, please email it to jeff@besttechie.com. Jeff's Links: https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein https://twitter.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/besttechie https://instagr...
Feb 09, 2021•19 min•Ep. 78
Episode 77: Today I’m talking about a topic that’s been on a lot of people’s minds the past week. Hint it involves: WallStreetBets, GameStop, AMC, and Robinhood. I’ll be discussing why this happened now and why what the hedge funds and Robinhood are doing is complete bull. Enjoy!
Feb 02, 2021•22 min•Ep. 77
Episode 76: I want to continue to make this podcast even better for all of you! So, going forward, in week’s where we don’t have a scheduled guest I’ll be answering questions from listeners or talking about topics near and dear to me. Today I’m answering a question from Doug, who wants to know which CMS (Content Management System) is best? If you would like to submit a question to be answered on an episode, please email jeff@besttechie.com. Jeff's Links: https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein https://...
Jan 26, 2021•18 min•Ep. 76
Episode 75: Today I’m speaking with Andrew Gazdecki , serial entrepreneur and founder at MicroAcquire , a company that helps facilitate acquisitions for buyers and sellers. We discuss what he’s learned as serial entrepreneur, whether entrepreneurs should consider bundling companies, and what M&A looks like in 2021. Enjoy!
Jan 19, 2021•42 min•Ep. 75
Episode 74: Today I’m speaking with Jason Bade , co-founder & CEO at Pico , a company focused on helping digital media firms by providing a CRM-based platform for their audience. We discuss what the future of the digital media and content creation looks like, how creators should be thinking about business models, and why you need to own your own audience. Enjoy!
Jan 12, 2021•55 min•Ep. 74
Episode 73: Today I’m speaking with Jesse Chambers, founder & CEO at wrkfrce , a media company focused on educating people about the future of work. We discuss why remote work is the future for knowledge workers, how to separate your work and personal life when you work from home, and how employers will need to evolve to offer an effective remote work experience. Enjoy!
Dec 22, 2020•50 min•Ep. 73
Episode 72: We spoke with Avori Henderson , professional gamer and model, she recently hosted an all-female PUBG tournament that garnered more than 135k unique views and raised over $5,000 for charity. We discuss the state of the esports industry, how the pandemic has affected gaming, what it’s like to be a professional gamer, how to handle and deal with trolls, and so much more. Enjoy! More about Avori Colorado-based Avori Henderson is a model and former pageant participant turned… gamer? From ...
Dec 08, 2020•44 min•Ep. 72
Episode 71: Today I’m speaking with Margie Agin, founder and chief strategist at Centerboard Marketing , she helps companies develop and measure content, perform market research, and get the most from inbound and influencer marketing campaigns. We discuss what you need to know before diving into content marketing, how to find relevant content topics, and how to measure whether your content is working. Enjoy!
Nov 17, 2020•49 min•Ep. 71
Episode 70: Today I’m speaking with Kamyl Bazbaz, VP, Communications at DuckDuckGo , a search engine with a focus on privacy. We discuss how companies can be profitable without tons of user data, why privacy is crucial for the health of the internet, the difference between Google and DuckDuckGo search results, and more! Enjoy! Also a quick programming note: we’re now recording TechieBytes podcast episodes with video as well! You can watch new video episodes on BestTechie.com. Check it out and le...
Oct 20, 2020•57 min•Ep. 70
Episode 69: Today I’m speaking with Ted Harrington, the author of the new book, Hackable: How to do Application Security Right and also Executive Partner at Independent Security Evaluators (ISE), a company made up of ethical hackers who have helped companies such as Google, Amazon, Netflix, and more fix thousands of security vulnerabilities. We discuss how both startups and established companies should think about and implement security, common security misconceptions, and what Ted is concerned ...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 69
Episode 68: Today I’m speaking with Jonathan Skogmo, Founder & CEO at Jukin Media , the company that buys up viral videos. We discuss the why Jonathan decided to start the company, how Jukin Media decides which videos it wants to purchase, and what he thinks of TikTok and Quibi. Enjoy!
Sep 07, 2020•47 min•Ep. 68
Episode 67: Welcome back! Today I’m speaking with Jorge Perdomo, co-founder at goTenna and also the designer behind the art installation The Fluffy Cloud which has made appearances at multiple festivals including Burning Man. We discuss the challenges surrounding starting a hardware company, what people can do to increase their marketability in the workforce, and what it’s like to attend Burning Man. Enjoy! More information about Jorge As the Inventor, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of ...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 67
Episode 66: We spoke with Mike Morris , CEO at Topcoder , a crowdsourcing company with a global community of designers, developers, data scientists, and competitive programmers. We discuss how to cultivate a community, the benefits of crowdsourcing, how soon until we see quantum computing at scale, and why Mike believes the gig/passion economy is the future of work. Enjoy! Also, a quick programming note: We’ll be taking a few weeks off from TechieBytes, but fear not, we’ll be back soon with more...
Apr 21, 2020•53 min
Episode 65: We spoke with Mike Cessario , Co-founder & CEO at Liquid Death , a company that helps you murder your thirst and save the environment with its canned mountain water at the same time. We discuss how important marketing is for companies selling commodities, why plastic is even more terrible for the environment than you may have realized, and how he plans to ramp up distribution. Enjoy!
Apr 14, 2020•46 min
Episode 64: We spoke with Mada Seghete , co-founder and Head of Market Development at Branch , a company that helps app developers increase customer acquisition, revenue, and engagement. We discuss the best ways to promote your app, whether or not you should spend time on App Store optimization, and how to be a good corporate data citizen. Enjoy!
Apr 07, 2020•50 min
Episode 63: We spoke with Karim Lakhani , Professor at Harvard Business School and co-author of the new book: Competing In The Age of AI . We discuss how AI is disrupting all kinds of businesses, how companies should think about implementing AI, and the rise of the AI factory. Enjoy! More about Karim Karim Lakhani is the Charles E. Wilson Professor of Business Administration and the Dorothy and Michael Hintze Fellow at the Harvard Business School. He is the founder and co-director of the Laborat...
Mar 31, 2020•51 min
Episode 62: We spoke with Eyal Feldman, co-founder & CEO of Stampli , a company that makes it easier and faster to get your invoices paid. We discuss how Stampli can benefit your business, how Eyal is managing his team during the Coronavirus outbreak, and why startups should focus on the mid-market before the enterprise. Enjoy! More about Eyal Eyal Feldman, founder and CEO of Stampli, an AI-based platform that streamlines the accounts payable process and reduces the time spent chasing invoic...
Mar 24, 2020•42 min•Ep. 62
Episode 61: We spoke with Chrys Bader , co-founder of Ikaria , a company focused on building the next generation of social apps. Chrys was also a co-founder at Secret, a social app that encouraged anonymity which ended up shutting down in 2015 despite raising $36 million in funding. We discuss Chrys’ time at Secret and what he learned from it, what the next generation of social apps needs to consider, whether or not he would sell to Facebook, and more. Enjoy!...
Mar 17, 2020•58 min
Episode 60: We spoke with Bill Demas, CEO of Conviva , a company that offers streaming media intelligence and analytics. We discuss the ongoing streaming wars playing out amongst Netflix, Disney, Amazon, WarnerMedia, and others and what it means for consumers, his views on when it’s time for a startup to hire a professional CEO, and more. Enjoy! Bill Demas, CEO of Conviva, a company that provides media industry giants, including CBS, HBO, Hulu and WarnerMedia, streaming media intelligence and an...
Mar 03, 2020•51 min•Ep. 60
Episode 59: We spoke with Terry Jones , founder of Travelocity.com and founding chairman at Kayak.com. We discuss the early days of Travelocity, why Terry got back into travel tech with Kayak, and how traditional companies can compete with newer, more agile startups. Enjoy! Terry Jones was the founder of Travelocity.com and founding chairman of Kayak.com, is author of the new book Disruption OFF: The Technological Disruption Coming for Your Company and What to Do About It. For the last 15 years ...
Feb 18, 2020•47 min
