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Matt Pagan & The PopSmoke Fam

Welcome to The PopSmoke Show — Live video conversations with veteran artists, creatives and entrepreneurs (ACEs). Connect and learn with the best in the business; remarkable people who desire to create. If you too desire to create something you’re passionate about, then check out the show and subscribe to get the latest episodes on the go. Follow us on Twitter or Blab @letspopsmoke to know when the next Blab is and how you can participate in the new show. Thank you for stopping by. Stay motivated and feel free to reach out anytime.

Episodes

  1. 038: Define Success With TechStars Patriot Boot Camp Alumni

    11/03/2015

    038: Define Success With TechStars Patriot Boot Camp Alumni

    popsmoke.net/38 - Meet Tak Lo Startup Ronin. Thinker, Operator. Formerly Director Techstars London, ex-Founder/CEO(x2), USArmy Enlisted, London Business School, University of Chicago. Triathlete. In today's episode, Tak answers: How’d you prepare for your TechStars Patriot Boot Camp talk? - Why did you decide to leave TechStars London? - What are the main differences between startups in TechStars US and startups in TechStars London? - What’s one of the most interesting companies you came across at TechStars? - At TechStars Patriot Boot Camp, you said you had failed at 2 ventures. What’s the main thing you learned from each of those experiences? - What’s a challenge you’re experience right now in either life or business? - What’s something you wish you can delegate? -What do you love most about being a veteran entrepreneur? - What would you say your greatest strength is? - What’s your favorite thing to do in the world? - What’s your definition of success? - How do you know if you’re on the brink of burning out? And what do you do to prevent it? Discussion Questions, Comment Below: - Say you were on Donald Trump’s Apprentice, and Trump tasked you with creating and hosting your own podcast. What would your podcast be about? Comment below! - If you can have lunch with anyone in the world, who would it be and what would you ask them? Surprising answer from Tak. Watch video above and then comment below with your response. Thanks again for checking out The PopSmoke Show. Make sure to subscribe to learn about the latest veterans on the go. Hey, do me a favor, after you check out the show please leave an honest iTunes Rating and Review. Your review will make my day and help the show get discovered by awesome, like-minded people like yourself. You can leave your name (and website if you have one) if you would like a shoutout during an episode. Leave your review on iTunes at popsmoke.net/review.

    54 min
  2. 035: Should I Quit My Day Job to Join A Startup

    10/06/2015

    035: Should I Quit My Day Job to Join A Startup

    popsmoke.net/35 Should I Quit My Day Job to Join A Startup Show Notes - Do you have any good online resources about founding a startup? - What goes into preparing for an investment round? I believe there's 3 questions to ask yourself: - Do you believe in the startup? - Do you like the founder? - Do you love the startup grind? Resources: - The PopSmoke Show: Live video conversations with veteran entrepreneurs. Not exactly sure because I've never raised money, but I would say traction. - Sonny Tosco, founder of Limelight, mentions traction in his episode: Veteran, Father, CEO, App Creator (PS016). - In episode 14, Kelly brings up the great point that it's not about whether you're idea is going to change, it's about if you have enough time to survive until you can figure it out. - Episode with Kelly Perdew, founder of TargetClose: Will Kelly Perdew Invest in Your Business (PS014). - Dave shares that his biggest challenge when starting out is finding a cofounder. - Episode with Dave Cass, founder of Uvize: Why Veterans Struggle Transitioning to Higher Education (PS006) - Derek Distenfield- The Lean Startup as the most valuable business book. - Episode with Derek Distenfield, founder of NextGenJustice: Your Legal Docs Made Easy with NextGenJustice (PS019) - Discover all the recommended books on The PopSmoke Show here. Full Show Notes: http://popsmoke.net/frontline/should-i-quit-my-day-job-to-join-a-startup-ps035 Thanks again for checking out The PopSmoke Show. Make sure to subscribe to learn about the latest veterans on the go. Hey, do me a favor, after you check out the show please leave an honest iTunes Rating and Review. Your review will make my day and help the show get discovered by awesome, like-minded people like yourself. You can leave your name (and website if you have one) if you would like a shoutout during an episode. Leave your review on iTunes at popsmoke.net/review.

    11 min
4.8
out of 5
36 Ratings

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Welcome to The PopSmoke Show — Live video conversations with veteran artists, creatives and entrepreneurs (ACEs). Connect and learn with the best in the business; remarkable people who desire to create. If you too desire to create something you’re passionate about, then check out the show and subscribe to get the latest episodes on the go. Follow us on Twitter or Blab @letspopsmoke to know when the next Blab is and how you can participate in the new show. Thank you for stopping by. Stay motivated and feel free to reach out anytime.