Episode description

Welcome back to All Caps Capital, where we talk all things startups and venture capital for the young and ambitious. In this electric fourth episode, hosts Ahmed "Ahk" Ghaddah and Ryan "Murph" Murphy sit down with Jake Harper, a visionary from the University of Washington. Jake opens up about his journey from high school sneaker reselling to creating impactful tech solutions, emphasizing the importance of creativity, the role of AI in democratizing technology, and finding balance between hustle and health. -------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps & Topics: (00:00) Intro (01:06) Jake’s Entrepreneurial Journey Begins (06:43) Learning from Pivots and Failures (10:46) Obsession vs. Balance in the Startup World (16:30) Juggling School, Startups, and Social Life (21:09) Unveiling getuwmajor.com (34:56) How to Leverage AI (49:41) What Lies Ahead for Jake Harper (57:03) Closing Thoughts and Thanks --------------------------------------------------------------

In this fourth episode of the 'Startup Game' season, Ahk, Murph and Jake chop it up about: 1. Entrepreneurial Journey and Mindset - What drove Jake from sneaker reselling to pursuing tech entrepreneurship? - What were the key moments and motivations behind his journey? 2. The Interplay of Creativity and Technology - How has Jake's passion for creativity influenced his approach to technology and startups? - Why is creative problem-solving crucial in the startup ecosystem? 3. Challenges, Adaptability, and Learning - What are the biggest challenges Jake has faced, and how has adaptability played a role in overcoming them? - What lessons have failures taught him along the way? 4. Leveraging AI for Startup Solutions - How has Jake leveraged AI to create impactful solutions, such as getuwmajor.com, and what led him to venture into the B2B space? 5. Health, Balance, and Future Aspirations - How does Jake balance the intense hustle of startup culture with maintaining health and well-being? - What are his future projects, and how do they reflect his vision for impacting the tech landscape? -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Jake on X: https://twitter.com/notlilj Connect with Jake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake--harper/ Subscribe to our Newsletter, All Caps Chronicles: https://all-caps-chronicles.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allcapscapital Follow All Caps Capital on X: https://twitter.com/allcapscapital Follow Ryan Murphy on X: https://twitter.com/ryanmurphy1800 Follow Ahmed Ghaddah on X: https://twitter.com/ahkmeddd Follow All Caps Capital on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcapscapital/ Follow All Caps Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/all-caps-capital/