The Pursuit of Scrappiness Uldis Teraudkalns & Janis Zeps

Taavet Hinrikus is a partner at Plural, a VC investing in founders on a mission to change the world through technology. 

He co-founded the legendary Estonian unicorn Wise (initially TransferWise) in 2010, where he was CEO and later Chairman. Wise went public in the first-ever direct listing in Europe in 2021. 

Prior to that, Taavet was Skype’s Director of Strategy until 2008, starting as its first employee. He’s been an active investor supporting more than 100 companies globally. More recently he co-founded Jōhvi Coding School to help increase the number of people with coding skills in Estonia. 
On this episode we talk about:
Early challenges and scrappy marketing strategies at WiseBuilding trust for a Fintech startupHow the Wise culture shapes the next generation of entrepreneursWhat sets successful entrepreneurs apartDealing with stress and pressureTaavet's investment principlesThe mission of Plural and learnings from investing in 100+ companiesHow to navigate the current fundraising environment==

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Elviss Strazdins is an experienced software engineer and digital security expert. Over the last few years Elviss has built a significant following and influence on various security related topics on X, Tiktok and other social media platforms. He is also a tech enthusiast and early adopter.
On this episode we talk about:
Using AI enabled software and hardware to enhancing productivityWhat digital security threats are most prevalent todayBest practices for digital securityEthical and data privacy considerations of AI in businessThis special AI-themed episode brought to you in collaboration with SAMSUNG!

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Edvinas Kerza is the Managing partner at Scalewolf, a VC fund and accelerator program for dual-use startups in DefenseTech. He has a decorated career of public service, having held senior positions in various Lithuanian ministries and EU structures as well as large enterprises like Ignitis and Lithuanian Railways. 

Under his leadership, ScaleWolf supports startups in developing technologies that address pressing security needs, while also finding applications in civilian markets, thereby enhancing both defense capabilities and economic growth.
On this episode we talk about:
What is Dual-use technology and how startups can raise money for itHow to succeed when building in DefenseTechSecurity and foreign espionage risks in TechWhat investors look for in DefenseTech startups===

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Anastasija Oleinika is the CEO of Printify, a platform revolutionizing the print-on-demand market that raised more than 50mUSD in VC funding. Her leadership journey includes her previous CEO role at the Twino investment platform, where similarly to Printify she transitioned from CFO to CEO role.
On this episode we talk about:
Transition from CFO to CEO roleThings to do when starting a new roleE-commerce industry post CovidEvolving market valuations and VC expectationsPersonal productivity and effective managementOur previous conversation with Anastasija (Ep 13) https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/episodes/episode-13-interview-anastasija-oleinika

Our conversation with Printify founder James Berdigans (Ep 36) https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/episodes/36-james-berdigans
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Allan Martinson is a well-known Estonian entrepreneur and investor with a rich experience in technology and media. Starting his entrepreneurial journey in the early '90s, he founded the Baltic News Service, a pivotal news agency in the Baltic region. 

Allan's entrepreneurship career has spanned across various roles, including key positions at Starship Technologies and Xolo. With over two decades of investment experience, he has significantly contributed to the Baltic tech ecosystem. Allan currently serves as President of Estonian Founders Society.


On this episode we talk about:
90s Entrepreneurship and media venturesCatching the technology wave of late 90s and early 00sAllan’s investment philosophyThe Starship Technologies storyChallenges of startup growthFuture of tech and investments===


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Rahul Vohra, the CEO and founder of Superhuman, has revolutionized the email experience by creating the world's fastest email service with a cult following. A seasoned entrepreneur, Rahul sold his first startup to LinkedIn in 2012 and has since grown Superhuman into a productivity juggernaut, backed by 125mUSD in venture capital funding from investors such as Dropbox founders, Jason Calacanis, Ashton Kutcher, Will Smith and Tiger Global. 

Rahul is also an active angel investor and frequently appears in publications such as Forbes, Fortune as well as on many podcasts you might also be a listener of such as Acquired, This Week in Startups or My First Million.
On this episode we talk about:
Detailed steps for defining and measuring product-market fitHow to utilize user feedback for product development and improvementGrowth and scaling strategiesHow to compete against dominant market players like Google and MicrosoftFundraising from the dual perspective of a founder and investorProductivity habits and tools that work
Learn how Superhuman built Product-Market fit https://blog.superhuman.com/how-superhuman-built-an-engine-to-find-product-market-fit

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