The Long Game w/ Elijah Murray Elijah Murray

Brian Hollins, founder and managing partner of Collide Capital, joins us to discuss his path from growing up in Washington D.C. to attending Stanford and Harvard, and eventually founding a venture capital firm focused on equity and opportunity. In this conversation, we explored key topics like the impact of AI on startups, leadership strategies, and supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs.



EPISODE LINKS:




Brian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-hollins/
Collide Capital: https://www.collidecap.com/



TIMESTAMPS:


00:00:12 Intro and background
00:03:42 The eye opening experience of travel
00:06:53 Drive
00:10:12 Hard Work to Working Smarter
00:12:41 Ruthless Prioritization
00:17:13 Time and energy audit
00:23:19 Intentional growth
00:26:11 Takeoff Institute
00:27:36 Advice for startups, AI and founder market fit
00:35:39 Realities of Entrepreneurship
00:39:06 AI : Adoption, Fatigue, and Strategic Use
00:44:11 AI best practices: Be familiar
00:48:40 Closing


CONNECT:




Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss






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Ryan Coyne is the CTO of Serhant, an innovative real estate company. In this conversation, we explored the integration of technology with human-centric values in the real estate sector, focusing on key topics like personal branding, brand authenticity, and using technology to enhance customer interaction and business resilience.



EPISODE LINKS:


Coyne's Linkedin
Business Insider: So Expensive
SERHANT.Simple
SERHANT.Shop



TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00:12) Intro and background
(00:01:49) Innovating Real Estate with Technology
(00:03:43) The Human Element Beyond Technology in Real Estate
(00:07:22) Streamlining Real Estate Technology Solutions
(00:12:04) Ego in entrepreneurship and Customer Service
(00:16:08) Role of AI in an established company
(00:21:12) dapting to AI and change
(00:24:40) Serhant Simple
(00:29:27) Human + AI
(00:32:50) Organizational Culture shift for Agility
(00:33:28) Leadership, Forgiveness, and Growth
(00:41:10) Navigating entreprenurial Uncertainty
(00:46:49) Personal Branding in entrepreneurial success
(00:54:46) Closing


CONNECT:


Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss


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Gerry Gadoury, a seasoned business leader, discusses how his background as a United States Marine Corps Sergeant has shaped his approach to entrepreneurship. This conversation covers the transition from military to civilian leadership, the importance of building a personal brand, and the strategies for attracting and retaining top talent.


EPISODE LINKS:


Gerry Gadoury's Linkedin
Destination Employer: Attract, Recruit, and Retain the Top Talent in Your Market
Destination Employer Website
House of Lies
The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People

TIMESTAMPS:


(00:00:12) Intro and background
(00:03:21) From Marines to Business
(00:05:55) Founder Coaching: Why and How
(00:09:18) Entrepreneurship: Glamorized vs. Reality
(00:12:20) Brick and mortar vs. hyperscale
(00:19:03) Personal Branding and Networking
(00:27:44) EFG Framework
(00:35:06) School of Hard Knocks
(00:37:30) Closing

CONNECT:


Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss


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Dani Grant, CEO of Jam and former Tumblr blogger, joins us to discuss her journey in tech, highlighting her experiences from securing her first job through a cold email to founding Jam.

This conversation explores the essence of networking, strategic communication, and persistence in the tech world. We dive into topics such as the importance of timing in fundraising, AI integration strategies, and the power of storytelling in business growth, providing a comprehensive overview of Dani's approach to building long-term relationships in the tech community and her vision for the future of software.




EPISODE LINKS:


Dani Grant's Linkedin
Jam.dev Website
Hackers of NY
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Huval Noah Harari
This is Marketing by Seth Godin
Lennys Newsletter

TIMESTAMPS:




(00:00:12) Intro and background

(00:04:28) PM to Founder through cold emails
(00:06:49) The Value of Go-to-Market Experience
(00:07:35) Product Focus to Distribution Mastery
(00:11:20) Personal Branding in Founder-Led Sales
(00:14:46) The Long Game
(00:19:18) Navigating relationships and emotions as founders
(00:22:06) Jam.dev's success, AI and fundraising
(00:24:21) VC Pitch: Practical Tips for Founders
(00:29:39) Creating Urgency in Fundraising
(00:34:47) AI in Startup Pitches and Operations
(00:37:39) Traction
(00:39:24) The Journey Ahead for Dani and Jam.dev
(00:40:20) Closing

CONNECT:


Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss


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Jeff Kennedy, the VP of Sales and Partnerships at Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, joins us to explore the nexus of real estate and technology. Our discussion delves into the vital role of strategic partnerships, shifts in startup approaches towards indispensable solutions, and the transformative potential of AI and blockchain in the real estate sector. Jeff also emphasizes the importance of building authentic relationships in the digital age.



EPISODE LINKS:


Jeff Kennedy's Linkedin
NAR Reach
Moderne Ventures


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00:13) Intro and background
(00:02:11) The Changing Landscape of Startup Funding and Market Needs
(00:06:49) Need-to-Haves vs. Nice-to-Haves
(00:11:23) AI: the end result vs a feature
(00:14:09) AI Hype vs. Value in Startups
(00:17:27) Strategic Tech Wins for Businesses in Slowdowns
(00:20:27) The best time to launch startups
(00:21:40) The Harsh Reality of Startup Failures and Pivots
(00:24:22) Venture Capital, Investment Strategies
(00:27:14) The Value of Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystems for Startups
(00:31:52) The Importance of Community and Peer Support for Startup CEOs
(00:34:04) Envisioning the Future of Real Estate and Technology
(00:36:38) Human Connection in the Age of AI
(00:40:12) Closing

CONNECT:


Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss



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Nick Lashinsky is an Enterprise Software Sales/GTM Leader with 10+ years in Silicon Valley. In this conversation, we explore the fusion of technical expertise and sales strategies, focusing on key topics like AI's impact on startup growth, venture capital strategies and trends.

EPISODE LINKS:


Nick Lashinsky's LinkedIn
Valid Signal
PathAI
Otter.AI

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:18 Intro and background
00:02:09 Bridging Engineering and Sales
00:04:49 Problem solving and product market fit
00:07:20 Navigating the VC Landscape
00:12:26 AI's Impact on Startups and Venture Capital Trends
00:15:57 Innovating with AI: From Startups to Enterprise Solutions
00:18:19 AI's Impact on Customer Support and Privacy Concerns
00:21:17 Human + AI vs Full AI
00:23:49 AI, evolution of user experience expectation
00:25:58 AI Tools, Enhancing Thinking for a Better World
00:33:00 AI, Learning from the Past for a Better Future
00:37:23 Closing

CONNECT:


Website: https://hoo.be/elijahmurray
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elijahmurray
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elijahmurray
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahmurray
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahmurray/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-w-elijah-murray/
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elijahmurray
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/3e31c0c/podcast/rss













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