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The Founders Live Podcast tells stories of unique and inspiring entrepreneurship from around the world.

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5/28/2024

242 - Vasco Magellan of Altar: Innovating in the Age of AI and Key Insights for Founders artwork

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242 - Vasco Magellan of Altar: Innovating in the Age of AI and Key Insights for Founders

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In this Founders Live Conversations episode, Vasco Magellan of Altar discusses how founders can prepare for the constant mutating landscape of AI, trends and new paradigms, the evolution of the web, and many other exciting topics. You will learn: What are the key trends in AI right now? How can startups involve aspects of AI into their products and services? What does the near term future involving AI look like? What aspects of AI excite Vasco and his team? What aspects of AI worry Vasco and his team? What should startups be focused on with the AI landscape changing so rapidly? Any other questions you may have About Altar Altar is an award-winning product and software development company. Formed by ex-startup founders, they know how to bring new innovative products to market. The startup ecosystem is in their DNA. At our core, they design and build high-quality, user-centric software products for entrepreneurs and business leaders. But their entrepreneurial experience also allows them to add extra layers of value. They are closer to an extended team of co-founders than a supplier. This work means they have an enviable track record of helping two-thirds of their clients achieve VC funding in an ecosystem where only ~0.05% of startups ever see that landmark.

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5/10/2024

241 - Dr. Teri Baydar: Elevate Yourself from Achievement to Fulfillment artwork

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241 - Dr. Teri Baydar: Elevate Yourself from Achievement to Fulfillment

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This Founders Live Conversations episode about how founders learn to best deal with challenges of the entrepreneurial journey. Can you guarantee success and fulfilment in life and in your startup journey? As we’re busy chasing after money, achievements, and other “prizes” in life, we easily get lost. Are you confusing achievement with fulfillment? Are you chasing material things that are not bringing you the desired effect over the long term? Are you trading fulfilling experiences and relationships for image, status, or even insatiable need to acquire more “security”? Author and leadership coach Dr. Teri Baydar joins us to take a deep dive into the world of uncertainty, personal and professional leadership, and how to best understand our mind and how to "Flip The Switch" as we work toward fulfillment. What is fulfillment anyway? The Egg of Personas Self actualizion Inside out view Striving to fit in vs striving for fulfillment What does it mean to "Flip The Switch" and how does that relate to success in life and business? How do you deal with the ups and downs of the startup experience? Love Conscious Human Teri's New Book: Flip Your Switch

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5/5/2024

240 - Marcos Baiadori of Fewep: How we are changing Portugal artwork

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240 - Marcos Baiadori of Fewep: How we are changing Portugal

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In this conversation Gary Malcolm and Marcos Baiadori of Fewep talk about his startup journey, as well as what Fewep is building in Portugal. You will hear more about his experience as well as his advice to early stage founders. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

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5/5/2024

239 - Albano Scavo of Dresso from Florence, Italy - An Exploring Greatness Interview artwork

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239 - Albano Scavo of Dresso from Florence, Italy - An Exploring Greatness Interview

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While Founders Live CEO Nick Hughes travels through Europe, he stopped in Florence for a quick stay and to launch Founders Live Florence, as well as interview a few of the founders. In this conversation Nick and Albano talk about both his startup journey involving a few different startups, as well as what Dresso is building and looking to change the world of apparel, as well as his awesome advice to early stage founders.

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5/5/2024

238 - Pabla Oreskovic of Binocle from Florence, Italy - An Exploring Greatness Interview artwork

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238 - Pabla Oreskovic of Binocle from Florence, Italy - An Exploring Greatness Interview

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While Founders Live CEO Nick Hughes travels through Europe, he stopped in Florence for a quick stay and to launch Founders Live Florence, as well as interview a few of the founders. In this conversation Nick and Pabla talk about both her journey, as well as what Binocle is building and her advice to other entrepreneurs.

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3/24/2024

237 - Shivi Singh of Legacy: Advance Care Planning For Better Patient Outcomes artwork

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237 - Shivi Singh of Legacy: Advance Care Planning For Better Patient Outcomes

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Nick Hughes is joined by Shivi Singh founder and CEO of Legacy from San Diego. Legacy automates advance care planning for better patient outcomes. They help doctors deliver patient-centric care. The episode starts with Nick and Shivi talking about her background and journey into entrepreneurship and startups. Why did she decide entrepreneurship was her path? They then talk about her experience pitching at Founders Live San Diego, winner and her tips on pitching at the event. Then, we hear about why she started her company - what is Legacy, and why is it so important to improve the current patient experience? We hear about the future of patient-centric care, what and how is patient care changing today, as well as how does AI and other technologies impact it? Lastly, Shivi shares her vision of 5 or 10 years and her advice for founders and early stage startups. This is an amazing interview with an inspiring startup leader from San Diego, we hope it helps you today. https://www.legacytheapp.com/

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3/24/2024

236 - John Christopher Ilano of Kloudtech: Building the Future of Weather Data and Intelligence artwork

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236 - John Christopher Ilano of Kloudtech: Building the Future of Weather Data and Intelligence

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Nick Hughes is joined by John Christopher Ilano (JC) who is head business and brand development of Kloudtech, from Balanga in The Philippines. Kloudtech is a startup company that focuses on creating and building innovative solutions to emerging urban challenges. Kloudtrack is a 3D-printed, hyper-local and real-time weather and coastal flood monitoring system with a web application The episode starts with Nick and JC discussing his background and journey into entrepreneurship and startups, beginning with startup weekend! Nick asks JC "Why entrepreneurship?" and it's exciting to hear his answer. We then learn more about his experience learning about Founders Live and pitching at Founders Live Manila, winner and his tips on pitching. Then, they talk about why they started their company, Kloudtech, and what they are doing in the real time weather space. We hear what shifts and changes are we seeing in the real time data space, with weather, flooding etc.. and their vision for the next 5 or 10 years as things expand with AI. Lastly we hear JC's advice for founders and early stage startups, what he has learned so far. This is a fun interview with an emerging startup leader from The Philippines, with a amazing vision for weather data for cities, we hope it helps you today. https://kloudtechsea.com/

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3/24/2024

235 - Adam McAbee of StadiumDrop: The Future of The Sport Fan Experience Is In Your Hands artwork

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235 - Adam McAbee of StadiumDrop: The Future of The Sport Fan Experience Is In Your Hands

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Nick Hughes is joined by Adam McAbee, who is cofounder and COO of StadiumDrop from Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas. StadiumDrop is a Peer-to-peer in-seat delivery service for stadiums and venues serving fans their favorite food, beverage and merchandise. The episode starts with Nick and Adam talking about his background and journey into entrepreneurship and startups, we hear why he chose entrepreneurship, and why startups? Then they talk about why he started his company, and we learn what is StadiumDrop? What issues did he experience and observe as a sports fan, and why did him and his team decide to fix them? Adam discusses the user experience in the stadium as well as Location and availability currently and over time where they believe this could go. Nick asks about his vision of 5 or 10 years. They quickly chat about Adam's experience pitching at Founders Live Dallas, winner and his tips on pitching and they end with his advice for founders and early stage startups. This is a fun interview with an emerging startup leader from Dallas with a amazing vision for the sports fan, we hope it helps you today. https://stadiumdrop.com

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2/25/2024

234 - Sergio Nunez of Fixi: Here's How Locals Will Help Each Other In The Future artwork

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234 - Sergio Nunez of Fixi: Here's How Locals Will Help Each Other In The Future

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Nick Hughes is joined by Sergio Nunez, CEO of Fixi from Austin Texas. Fixi connects stranded drivers with everyday people that have the skills to provide roadside assistance. The episode starts with Nick and Sergio talking about his background and journey into entrepreneurship and startups. Why did Sergio choose entrepreneurship? Why create a startup? We then hear about his experience pitching at Founders Live Austin, emerging as the event winner, and his tips on pitching at the Founders Live event. They then go into why her started his company, which has an interesting backstory involving his family. We learn about Fixi, and how it builds on the gig economy. But is it Safe? Can it scale? Where is Fixi available now? We then hear Sergio's vision for the next 5 or 10 years, and where he sees the industry going. Lastly, Sergio shares his advice for founders and early stage startups. Take Notes! This is a fun interview with an emerging startup leader from Austin with a amazing vision for local help, we hope it helps you today. https://getfixi.app/

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2/25/2024

233 - Julia Arpag of Aligned Recruitment: How To Attract Talent As An Early Stage Startup artwork

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233 - Julia Arpag of Aligned Recruitment: How To Attract Talent As An Early Stage Startup

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Nick Hughes is joined by Julia Arpag, CEO and cofounder of Aligned Recruitment. They make Recruitment easy - Instantly scale your tech company with their senior-level recruiters. They exist so you can bring your organization's vision to life. The episode starts with Nick and Julia chatting about her background in the corporate world and then her journey into entrepreneurship and startups. We hear why Julia now chooses entrepreneurship. Next, they talk about why she started her company, and we learn what is Aligned Recruitment? What is so unique about recruiting and why is Julia drawn to it? Nick and Julia talk about what startups need to understand about attracting talent, how to get the best people at the earliest stages. Julia discusses how to put together comp packages, what to think about when hiring, and creating a results based work environment vs time based environment. We hear her vision for the next 5 or 10 years of Aligned Recruitment and then they finish the conversation with her advice for founders and early stage startups. This is a great interview with an recurring expert and we hope it helps you today. https://www.alignedrecruitment.com/

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2/20/2024

232 - Matthias Neumayer of Oscar Stories: The Future Of Bedtime Stories Told By AI artwork

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232 - Matthias Neumayer of Oscar Stories: The Future Of Bedtime Stories Told By AI

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Nick Hughes is joined by Matthias Neumayer, CEO and Cofounder of Oscar Stories from Vienna, Austria. Create Personalized Bedtime Stories for your children. Oscar Stories goal is to make bedtime storytelling enjoyable for both parents and children. Using AI technology, Oscar generates unique stories based on user input, resulting in an infinite universe of storytelling possibilities. Their team worked closely with parents to ensure that The episode starts with Nick and Mattias chat about his background and journey into becoming a lawyer, and then an entrepreneurship and startups. Nick asks: Why entrepreneurship? Why the artistic approach? We love the answer! Next we hear about his experience pitching at Founders Live Vienna - where he was winner - and Mattias shares his tips on pitching at the event. Then, we hear why he started his company, and what is Oscar Stories? They are bedtime stories, and Mattias shares why these stories important in general, to both children and adults. They talk about other directions planned for the company, entertainment angles they plan to take. Mattias shares his vision of 5 or 10 years for the company and the industry as we enter a new era of entertainment. Lastly, we hear his advice for founders and early stage startups. This is a great interview with an fun startup leader from the Vienna with a amazing vision for entertainment, we hope it helps you today. https://oscarstories.com/

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2/20/2024

231 - John Starke of MyMatR: We Make Recycling Easier, Cleaner, and More Fun artwork

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231 - John Starke of MyMatR: We Make Recycling Easier, Cleaner, and More Fun

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Nick Hughes is joined by John Starke, Founder and CEO of MyMatR from Raleigh, North Carolina. MyMatR is an affordable and customizable automatic sorting waste container that creates a cleaner recycling stream at the source of disposal. The episode starts with Nick and John discussing his background and journey into entrepreneurship and startups. We hear, Why entrepreneurship? And why John wanted to go out on his own. We then hear about his experience pitching at Founders Live Raleigh-Durham, where he was the winner. John shares his tips on pitching and how to best prepare for the experience. Then, they talk about why he started his company and what exactly is MyMatR? We learn how recycling is challenged and not as much is getting to the final destinations. John talks about climate sustainability and importance of cleaner recycling, his vision of 5 or 10 years and where he sees the industry going. Lastly, we hear his advice for founders and early stage startups. This is a great interview with an up and coming startup leader from the East Coast of US with a powerful vision, we hope it helps you today. https://mymatrcorp.com/

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1/23/2024

230 - Finding Local Individual Players with Elizabeth Arnold of FLIP - The Prime Time 2023 Global Winner artwork

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230 - Finding Local Individual Players with Elizabeth Arnold of FLIP - The Prime Time 2023 Global Winner

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This conversation is from a recent Founders Live Conversations session, Nick Hughes talks with Founders Live Prime Time 2023 Global Winner Elizabeth Arnold of FLIP from Ventura, CA. FLIP app connects users based on sports & hobby interests. The episode starts with Nick and Elizabeth talking about her background and journey into entrepreneurship and building a startup. We hear why she chose entrepreneurship and what she likes about creating her own startup. Then we hear about Elizabeth's experience particpiating in both the Founders Live Pitch Challenge and Prime Time 2023. She ended up the global winner! Next, Nick and Elizabeth talk about FLIP, why they built it and what challenges they are trying to solve getting local people to connect offline. Lot's of lessons here! Lastly, we hear her advice for founders and early stage startups when just starting out. This is a great interview with an awesome startup founder from California, we hope it helps you today. https://goflipapp.com/

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12/18/2023

229 - Haley McClain of TORCH Warriorwear: Better Fitted And Comfortable Military Wear For Women artwork

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229 - Haley McClain of TORCH Warriorwear: Better Fitted And Comfortable Military Wear For Women

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Nick Hughes is joined by Haley McClain from Long Beach, CA who is the founder of TORCH Warriorwear. TORCH Warriorwear is a subscription direct to consumer military apparel and lifestyle brand that celebrates, empowers, and serves current and future generations of military warriors. The episode starts with Nick and Haley talking about her background and journey into entrepreneurship and building a startup. After the military and some corporate experience, why entrepreneurship?! Next she shares her experience pitching at Founders Live Minneapolis, and winning! Haley also provides a few helpful tips when preparing to pitch at a Founders Live event. Then, they about why she started her company - TORCH warriorwear. We hear what problems she experienced in the military and what pushed her to start a clothing brand. They talk about how to create a brand and unique marketing strategy in this crowded and loud market, and Haley shares here vision 5-10 years out of she sees with her company. Lastly, we hear her advice for founders and early stage startups when just starting out. This is a great interview with an awesome startup leader from California with a powerful vision, we hope it helps you today. https://torchwarriorwear.com/ https://www.instagram.com/torch_warriorwear

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12/10/2023

228 - Felix Ochefu of Kahana: The Future of Simple and Easy Group Travel Is Here artwork

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228 - Felix Ochefu of Kahana: The Future of Simple and Easy Group Travel Is Here

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Nick Hughes is joined by Felix Ochefu, founder and CEO of Kahana from London, UK. We're building the world's first Superapp for Group Travel. Kahana brings together all the separate parts of organizing and booking your group trip into one place. The episode starts with Nick and Felix talking about his background and journey into entrepreneurship and building a startup. Nick asks, Why entrepreneurship? You will enjoy Felix answer! They talk about how to balance freedom to explore and focus on startup results, which is not easy. Felix then shares his experience pitching at Founders Live London, and winning! He also provides tips for others when pitching at a Founders Live event. Next, we hear why Felix and his team started your company - Kahana. What problems did they see in the group travel experience? Why is it so hard to book group trips and multiple people at once? We also here where Felix sees the travel market going and what the vision of Kahana is 5-10 years out. Travel will not be going away! Lastly, we hear Felix's advice for founders and early stage startups and why you just need to get started. This is a great interview with an awesome startup leader from the UK, we hope it helps you today. Join Kahana Here.

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12/10/2023

227 - Meg White of To The Mountain Shuttle: Creating Sustainable Transport and Recreation artwork

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227 - Meg White of To The Mountain Shuttle: Creating Sustainable Transport and Recreation

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Nick Hughes is joined by Meg White, CEO of To The Mountain Shuttle from Seattle, WA. To The Mountain Shuttle provides private charters and public transportation to event and recreation in Washington State. The episode starts with Nick and Meg sharing about her background and journey into entrepreneurship and startups. We hear why she chooses entrepreneurship, rather than a typical job. Next, we hear about her experience pitching at Founders Live Seattle, she emerged as the winner, and her tips on preparation and pitching at the event. They then shift to talk about why Meg started her company - To The Mountain Shuttle - and why she is so passionate about outdoor recreation. They want to Connect people to nature, climate sustainability and emphasis the importance of Recreation - active lifestyles. We hear about her Vision for the next 5 or 10 years and how to improve sustainable transportation not just in Washington State build around the country. Lastly, we hear her advice for founders and early stage startups and what she wished her earlier self would have been told. This is a fun interview with a startup leader from Seattle, we hope it helps you today. https://tothemountainshuttle.com/

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11/16/2023

226 - Sean Gigremosa of Claritiv: 10X Productivity For Product Teams and Companies with AI artwork

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226 - Sean Gigremosa of Claritiv: 10X Productivity For Product Teams and Companies with AI

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Nick Hughes is joined by Sean Gigremosa founder CEO of Claritiv from Las Vegas, Nevada. Claritiv.ai is a product management platform powered by LLM and AI. The episode starts with Nick and Sean jumping into his background and journey into entrepreneurship and startups, where he started by building websites in the early internet. We hear why he chose entrepreneurship, why build startups? Next, they talk about his experience pitching at Founders Live Las Vegas, he was the winner and his tips on pitching at the event. Next we hear about why they started their company, what problems did he and his team see in the market, and how AI is helping automating documentation process. The areas they focus on are Distractions which Amplify Challenges in Remote Meetings, Slow Decision Making, andThe Blind Spots of Manual Documentation. We hear how they improve team communication and execution and Sean's vision 5 years from now. Lastly, he shares his advice for founders and early stage startups for validating their ideas. This is a great interview with an awesome startup leader from Vegas, we hope it helps you today. https://claritiv.ai/

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11/9/2023

225 - Jeff Wickert of Quoala: Here's The Best Way To Keep Your Employees Happy artwork

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225 - Jeff Wickert of Quoala: Here's The Best Way To Keep Your Employees Happy

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Nick Hughes is joined by Jeff Wickert, who is CEO of Quoala from Seattle, WA. People are quitting their jobs and companies don't know why. That's a problem for businesses, but when these people are essential workers, it's a problem for society. Essential workers like Nurses and Police don't sit at a desk and they don't have time to write reasons why they are ready to quit. We know employees are talking, so Quoala makes it easy to listen. By listening regularly, Quoala customers will establish a baseline based on words, track movement in employee attitudes, and take action to retain essential employees. The episode starts with Nick and Jeff discussing his background and journey into entrepreneurship and startups. Nick asks, Why entrepreneurship?! His answer is very interesting. They then talk about his experience pitching at Founders Live Seattle, winner and his tips on pitching at the event. Next, Nick and Jeff talk about why he started the company, and what is Quoala? We learn how AI is helping this, and what are the biggest challenges with employee engagement. Looking forward, Jeff and his team have some interesting ideas of how to improve employee experience and engagement! The end with his advice for founders and early stage startups. This is a great interview with an emerging startup leader from Seattle, we hope it helps you today. https://quoala.co/

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11/9/2023

224 - Martha Santos of Ryōken Instinct: We Keep Your Dogs Healthy and Happy artwork

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224 - Martha Santos of Ryōken Instinct: We Keep Your Dogs Healthy and Happy

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Nick Hughes is joined by Martha Santos, CEO of Ryōken Instinct from Seattle, WA in a recent Founders Live Conversations episode. Ryōken Instinct is a community-driven brand on a mission to inspire owners to chase after outdoor experiences by fueling them with their four-legged best friends with high quality, sustainably sourced canine energy bars. The episode starts with Nick and Martha talking about her journey into Entrepreneurship, why she chose this lifestyle, some tips of pitching, and the background on why she started Ryōken Instinct. Nick and Martha talk about the current pet industry, why it's so important to keep your pets healthy with proper food, and what she sees into the future growth of the entire industry. This is a great interview with a startup leader from Seattle, we hope it helps you today. Learn more at https://www.ryokeninstinct.com/

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11/1/2023

223 - Mostafa Dawoud of Dentolize: Changing The Way Dental and Medical Practices Operate artwork

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223 - Mostafa Dawoud of Dentolize: Changing The Way Dental and Medical Practices Operate

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Nick Hughes is joined by Mostafa Dawoud, cofounder and CEO of Dentolize from Cairo, Egypt. Dentolize: You & Your Patients, Deserve a Better Experience. The Dental Practice Management Solution that can be customized to suit any practice method. The episode starts with Nick and Mostafa talking about his background and journey into entrepreneurship and startups. We hear Why Mostafa chose entrepreneurship rather than a traditional career path. He then shares his experience pitching at Founders Live Cairo, emerging as the winner, and his tips on pitching at Founders Live. Next, we hear about Dentolize, and what problems he and his team see in the market. Why dentistry? And what other industries are they looking to change with their new software solution. Mostafa shares his vision 5-10 years out, along with AI and other technologies included. Lastly, Nick asks for his advice to founders and early stage leaders. Listen up everyone, these tips are good. This is a great interview with a startup leader from Cairo, we hope it helps you today. https://dentolize.com/

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