Episode description
We are so back at All Caps Capital, where we break down startups and venture capital, tailored for the young and the ambitious. In this inspiring fifth episode, hosts Murph and Ahk invite Antyush Bollini, a trailblazing student entrepreneur from Seattle, to share his journey of bringing live sports to the blind and low-vision community with his startup, OneCourt. From conceptualizing a novel idea to navigating the startup ecosystem and balancing academic pursuits, Antyush opens up about the challenges, breakthroughs, and the relentless drive behind making sports accessible to everyone. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 📌Timestamps & Topics: (00:00) Intro (01:26) The Genesis of One Court (02:36) Antyush's Entrepreneurial Journey: From Concept to Startup (07:07) Finding Focus in the Startup World: Antyush's Role in OneCourt (13:19) The Importance of Customer Validation (16:15) How to Identify and Enter a Problem Space with a Solution (24:35) Navigating the Startup Ecosystem at the Pilot Stage: Partnerships and Growth Strategies (28:16) Building Trust and Securing Commitments from Partners (34:34) Two Doors: Back to School and Build OneCourt or Pursue Professional Career? (42:50) How Obsession lead Antyush to ALMOST meeting Stevie Wonder (46:22) Different Ways to Break Out and be Creative (51:21) Photography is Cool (53:54) Photo of the Day: Group Pic (54:01) Hot Seat Session: Rapid-fire insights from Antyush (1:01:54) Outro ---------------------------------------------------------------- In this fifth episode of the 'Startup Game' season, Ahk, Murph, and Antyush explore: 1. The Entrepreneurial Spark: - What motivated Antyush to embark on his entrepreneurial journey and create OneCourt? - Insights into the early days and the pivotal moments that shaped his path. 2. Innovation for Accessibility: - How OneCourt is revolutionizing the live sports experience for the blind and low vision community through haptics and AI technology? - The challenges and triumphs in developing a device that translates visual action into tactile feedback. 3. Building Partnerships and Validating the Market: - The strategic approach Antyush and his team took to secure partnerships and validate OneCourt within professional sports teams and the broader community. - Learning from feedback and the importance of perseverance in the startup journey. 4. Entrepreneurial Mindset and Leveraging Resources: - How the university environment and programs have played a crucial role in OneCourt's development and success. - The balance between ambition, creativity, and practical problem-solving in entrepreneurship. 5. The Future of One Court and Beyond: - Antyush’s vision for OneCourt’s impact and the broader implications for accessibility and technology. - Reflections on personal growth, the entrepreneurial journey, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Socials: 👔Connect with Antyush on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antyush 🎾Learn more about One Court and how it's changing the game: https://onecourt.io/
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