Professor-turned-entrepreneur, and founder of nine companies, Jothy Rosenberg talks with business leaders and personal achievers. A companion to his book Tech Startup Toolkit, the “Designing Successful Startups” podcast tells the stories of Jothy's guests as they took on the challenges of building a new startup. The lessons conveyed come from both things done right and things done wrong that can help listeners learn the best way to design their own startups to be successful. Along the way th ...
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Alicia Williams Explains the Importance of Building a Supportive Network
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Summary Alicia Williams, co-founder of Aliste Marketing, shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the lessons she has learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of perseverance, surrounding yourself with a supportive network, and bringing in experts to enhance the quality of work. Alicia also discusses the challenges and strategies of wo…
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Overcoming CEO Struggles: The Need for Strategic Planning with Carl J Cox
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Summary Carl J Cox, founder of 40 Strategy, shares his journey from being a CFO to starting his own strategic planning company. He emphasizes the importance of strategy in guiding a company's direction and increasing its value. Cox introduces the Captain Strategy Methodology, which focuses on de-risking a company and maximizing its potential. He al…
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Suvojit Ghosh on the Customer: The Key to Startup Success
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Summary Suvojit Ghosh, founder of FYELABS, discusses his product development shop that is purpose-built for startups. FYELABS offers development services under fixed price and fixed timeline contracts, making the development process more predictable for startups. Ghosh emphasizes the importance of the customer in the startup journey and the need to…
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Dan Cosgrove Reveals How to Attract and Retain Top Talent with Wellness Programs
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Summary Dan Cosgrove, founder of Wellness for the Workforce, discusses his journey in creating a wellness program for small businesses. He explains how he discovered a way to increase employee benefits while increasing profits for his own company, and how he has since helped other businesses do the same. Dan addresses the controversy surrounding we…
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Joe & Stephanie of Diadem Capital on the Changing Landscape of Venture Capital and Fundraising
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Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg interviews Joe Hammill and Stephanie Rieben about their backgrounds and their work in the venture capital industry. They discuss the state of venture capital and fundraising, highlighting the challenges faced by both founders and investors. They also share insights on what founders often get wrong about…
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Robert Fojo Teaches That Consistency and Diligence are the Keys to Success in Career Pivots
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Summary Robert M. Fojo, VP of Sales at Max Value Processing, shares his journey from being a lawyer to joining a startup in the merchant services space. He discusses his background growing up in Miami as the son of Cuban immigrants and how it shaped his values and appreciation for freedom. Fojo explains the compelling ideas behind Max Value Process…
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From Golf to Marketing: Adam Packard's Journey and the Importance of Long-Term Vision
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Summary Adam Packard, founder of Ninja Prospecting, discusses his journey from the golf business to starting his own marketing and business development company. He shares his experience with using LinkedIn for prospecting and explains his manual approach to avoid automation and LinkedIn restrictions. Packard also talks about his long-term vision fo…
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Annika Lundström is leading the development of a diagnostics tool for mental health
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Summary Annika Lundström, the founder of Reminded, a medical technology startup, discusses her journey and the development of a diagnostics tool for mental health. She talks about her experience participating in a Finnish entrepreneurship program in San Francisco and the challenges and opportunities she encountered. Annika explains the focus of her…
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Morgan Templar on Overcoming Personal Challenges and Building Resilience
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Summary Morgan Templar, founder of First CDO Partners, shares her journey from starting as a secretary to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She discusses the importance of data governance and the role of a chief data officer (CDO) in organizations. Morgan emphasizes the need for good data management and governance, especially in the era of AI. Sh…
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Marco Ciaffi and the challenges and lessons he and Jothy learned from the Dover experiences
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Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg and Marco discuss their backgrounds, their experiences working together at Dover, and their current endeavors. They touch on topics such as the importance of culture and communication in building a successful company, the challenges they faced at Dover, and the lessons they learned from those experience…
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Prof Frank Chindamo’s Story of Laugh MD and the Power of Bringing Laughter to Hospitals
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Summary Professor Frank shares his journey from growing up in Queens to working at Saturday Night Live and starting his own company, Laugh MD. He discusses how his love for comedy helped him navigate a tough neighborhood and how he found his passion for film and writing. He also talks about the challenges he faced in the entertainment industry and …
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Mary Voss on the importance of having the right talent, a cohesive leadership team, and a strong company culture
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Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg interviews Mary Voss, an experienced HR professional, about the importance of human resources in startups. They discuss the factors that contribute to the success of early-stage companies, such as having the right talent, a cohesive leadership team, and a strong company culture. They also touch on the i…
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David Verrill and the Angel investing model and process for early stage financings
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Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg interviews David Verrill about angel investing in startups. They discuss the role of angels, the evolution of angel investing, and the benefits of a fund structure. They also touch on the importance of supporting first-time CEOs and the criteria for making successful investments. David shares his passio…
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Navigating the Complexities of Go-to-Market Strategy with navigator Peter Brumme
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Summary The conversation explores the complexities of go-to-market strategy and the critical importance of product market fit. It delves into the stages of product development, the role of a lighthouse customer, and the significance of a well-orchestrated go-to-market plan. The discussion also highlights the pitfalls of not having a solid go-to-mar…
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Jothy's Story Part II: The Who Says I Can’t mindset — Memoir, TEDx talk, TV show, Foundation, Book, and this Podcast
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Summary In part II of Jothy's story, he explains his theory on why people with disabilities tend to overachieve, highlighting traits such as insecurity, exceptionalism, and discipline. Jothy's motto, 'Who says I can't', has become a rallying cry for him and inspired a book, a TV show, and a non-profit organization. Jothy Rosenberg shares his experi…
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Jothy's Story Part I: From Childhood Cancer and Amputation to Startup Grit
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Summary In Part I, Jothy shares his personal story of grit and resilience after losing his leg to bone cancer. He discusses how his grit developed through overcoming challenges and setbacks, such as learning to walk on crutches and eventually climb mountains on crutches. Then he had to deal with the other shoe dropping as the cancer spread three ye…
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B Randall Willis has Seen and Influenced the Evolution of Digital Media
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Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg interviews B Randall Willis, discussing topics such as the importance of a name, their backgrounds in Detroit and Boston, the evolution of digital media, the characteristics of successful startups, the role of processes in startups, and the importance of storytelling and grit in entrepreneurship. Takeaw…
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Data Protection: The Focus of James Oliverio and his IdeaBox
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Summary James Oliverio, founder of IdeaBox, shares his journey from working on Wall Street to starting his own company in the cybersecurity industry. He discusses the importance of separating the roles of CIO and security officer, and the need to quantify cyber risk. Oliverio explains how his company, IdeaBox, focuses on data protection and offers …
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ViziSmart is going after the $3.9B property management software market
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Summary Bianca and Mirna, co-founders of ViziSmart, discuss their journey in creating an AI-powered property management solution. Bianca, originally an artist, became a property manager and experienced the stress and lack of work-life balance that came with it. She saw an opportunity to use AI to streamline communication and coordinate maintenance …
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Simplifying Logistics in the E-commerce Industry with founder Hugh Sinclair
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Summary Hugh Sinclair, the founder of Commerce Blitz, discusses the challenges of logistics in the e-commerce industry and how his SaaS company provides a solution. He explains the importance of managing inventory and distribution to avoid missing sales and losing inventory. Sinclair emphasizes the need for simplicity in logistics software and how …
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Nick Kepler on the Challenges and Importance of Semiconductor Startups
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Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg and Nick Kepler discuss various topics related to Silicon Valley, semiconductor startups, and the importance of grit. They touch on the history and evolution of Silicon Valley, the challenges faced by semiconductor startups, and the role of incubators like Silicon Catalyst. They also explore the persona…
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The Power of Networking and Building Connections for Steven Hudspeth
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Summary Steven Hudspeth shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his upbringing in Arkansas and his military experience. He discusses the importance of resilience and not quitting, which he learned from his family and military training. Steven then talks about his transition into the restaurant industry and his rapid rise to managing multi…
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Dave Molenda is the epitome of the midwestern work ethic
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Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg interviews Dave Molenda, discussing topics such as their Midwest roots, the importance of work ethic, and their entrepreneurial journeys. They also talk about the power of mindset and the impact of saying 'I can' versus 'I can't.' Dave shares his experience of starting and selling his first business and…
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The Importance of Trust in a startups legal agreements with attorney Melinda Brown
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Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg and Melinda Brown discuss their experiences working together at Draper and the challenges they faced in setting up a spin-off company. They talk about the importance of trust in legal agreements and the difficulties of navigating intellectual property ownership. They also touch on the complexities of in…
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The scrappy edtech innovator Kayvon Touran
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Summary Kayvon Touran, co-founder of Zal.ai, shares his journey in the ed tech industry and the development of his company. He discusses the importance of working in an ambiguous environment and the influence it had on his career path. Kayvon explains how Zol.ai aims to enhance learning and development in the workforce by measuring skills and compe…
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The Grommet Founder Jules Pieri’s Philosophy of the Power of Saying Yes
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Summary Jules, the founder of The Grommet, shares her journey from growing up in Detroit to starting and selling her company. She discusses the challenges she faced, including a lack of capital and competition from Amazon. Jules also talks about the acquisition of The Grommet by Ace Hardware and the future of the company. She then shares her experi…
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The city of Reno is the lighthouse customer shining a light for Dimitre Dintchev’s Galena Hill
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Summary Dimitre shares his fascinating life journey, from growing up in Bulgaria and Nigeria to playing basketball in the United States and eventually founding Galena Hill. He discusses the pain points he experienced as a business owner and how it led him to develop an accounting intelligence system that integrates with Intuit QuickBooks. He also e…
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Jonathan Becher has always had the vision and passion to be a leader
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Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg and Jonathan Becher discuss various aspects of starting and running a company. They cover topics such as transitioning from theory to practice, the importance of customer-driven decision-making, the challenges of being a CEO, the significance of team building, and the role of strategic investors. They a…
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Big company innovation and being a lighthouse customer with Rob Oshana
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Rob Oshana's Bio Rob has a BS in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a PhD in Computer Science from Southern Methodist University. Rob is currently SVP Software and Security Group at Analog Devices in Austin, TX. Previously he was Vice President Software Engineering, Research and Development, Edge Processing, NXP Semicon…
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Farming and startups share similarities explains Jessi Roesch
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Summary Jessi Roesch, founder of Downland, discusses her journey from banking to starting a climate-smart farming marketplace. She highlights the similarities between farming and startups, such as the need for resilience, the importance of understanding customer needs, and the pursuit of a legacy. Jessi also explains the concept of regenerative agr…
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Michael Petersen is lifting the hood on the car repair industry for the benefit of car owners
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Guest Bio for Michael Petersen Michael Petersen is a distinguished Founder, Engineer, and CXO who is recognized as a visionary Global High-Tech Product and Marketing Executive. His expertise lies in turning innovative ideas into profitable ventures. Currently leading Raise a Hood, Petersen is spearheading the transformation of the automotive repair…
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Founder this and founder that with many-time startup founder Andrew Sutherland
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Link to Jothy's site: http://jothyrosenberg.com Link to Podchaser to leave a review: https://www.podchaser.com This episode of Adventures on the Can Do has as our guest Andrew Sutherland Andrew is a veteran of 6 startups, starting with his first after school job as a kid growing up in silicon valley. He is a software engineer that has always worked…
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Getting startup legal matters done right with Gary Christelis
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Link to Jothy's site: http://jothyrosenberg.com Link to The Who Says I Can't Foundation (non-profit): https://whosaysicant.org Link to Podchaser to leave a review: https://www.podchaser.com This episode of Adventures on the Can Do is about those earliest days of formation when you have a small group of founders who have an idea that you all are cer…
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Steve McCarthy's family business for filmmaking
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Guest: Steve McCarthy Steve McCarthy is an Emmy Award winning network TV news producer and documentary filmmaker. A former staff producer for 60 Minutes, Dateline and CNN, he formed McCarthy Productions, Inc in 2001 and produced projects for 60 Minutes, Dateline, Charlie Rose, MSNBC, PBS, BBC America, Reuters and others. In 2006 he directed an inde…
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Lindy Nowak and her Up in a Day website design startup story
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Link to Jothy's site: http://jothyrosenberg.com Link to Lindy's Up in a Day site: https://upinaday.co/ Link to Podchaser to leave a review: https://www.podchaser.com This episode of Adventures on the Can Do has as our guest Lindy Nowak Lindy Nowak is the founder of Up in a Day, a company building professional websites for small businesses without t…
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