Decelerator with Rob Kenedi

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A talk show style series focusing on entrepreneurs, investors, & ecosystems building tech companies differently, hosted by Rob Kenedi.

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DeepSeek vs. OpenAI: What This Means for AI Startups with Ryan Henry

Let's get ... deeper... into AI startups + AI business models + where Deepseek fits with a product-focused family office VC's perspective. We go beyond the freak out headlines and get into what's happening, how the models and DeepSeek work, and how to think about your AI startup. 01:00 - A family office VC’s AI perspective 04:30 - AI startups: How investors really think 08:45 - AI as a business: Feature vs. product 12:20 - How AI models actually work and think 18:10 - The business models of AI and OpenAI’s strategy 24:00 - Startups vs. incumbents: How to win in the AI era 30:15 - DeepSeek’s role and where it fits in 35:40 - AI's real economic moats 40:25 - What’s next for AI startups?

1시간 8분
2024. 12. 28.

No VC, No Problem: Melissa Kwan’s Path to eWebinar Success

Today's guest is Melissa Kwan, founder of eWebinar, a company that turns videos into interactive webinars. She's an outspoken bootstrapper, and her journey and perspectives are fascinating. Enjoy! Director, producter, co-creator: Christopher Mudiappahpillai Founder, host, co-creator: Rob Kenedi Good jokes: Paul Bates Bad jokes: Rob Kenedi --- 00:04:03 - Introduction of Melissa Kwan - Rob introduces Melissa Kwan, founder of eWebinar, and mentions her journey as a bootstrapper. 00:04:14 - Overview of eWebinar - Melissa explains that eWebinar automates webinars by turning videos into interactive webinars, particularly useful for onboarding and training. 00:04:52 - Features of eWebinar - The platform includes interactive elements like polls, questions, and asynchronous chat for real-time or later responses. 00:05:11 - Competitors - Melissa identifies competitors such as EverWebinar and EasyWebinar, noting that most focus on live webinars while eWebinar specializes in automation. 00:06:02 - Previous Company - Melissa discusses her previous company, Spacio, which she exited in 2019, and reflects on her revelations before starting eWebinar. 00:07:39 - Media's Measure of Success - Melissa emphasizes that media recognition does not equate to personal success, highlighting the importance of personal metrics over external validation. 00:08:25 - Journey to Understanding Success - Melissa shares her journey of moving to New York and the pressures of startup culture, leading to her realization about the nature of success. 00:10:20 - The Impact of Not Raising Funds - Melissa reflects on how not getting funded allowed her to build a profitable business without the pressures of investor expectations. 00:11:05 - Debt and Financial Struggles - Melissa discusses her financial struggles, including debt from her previous startup, and the mental toll it took on her. 00:17:02 - Mental Preparation for eWebinar - Melissa describes her mental state when starting eWebinar, including fears of returning to previous struggles and the need for a positive mindset. 00:25:02 - Non-Negotiables for the New Company - Melissa created a list of non-negotiables for her next venture, which guided her decision-making process. 00:30:05 - Purple Ocean Strategy - Melissa explains her approach to eWebinar as a "purple ocean" opportunity, improving upon existing solutions rather than creating something entirely new. 00:32:11 - Friends and Family Investment - Melissa discusses taking friends and family investments and the importance of transparency regarding the risks involved. 00:35:07 - Structure of eWebinar's Investment - Melissa explains how eWebinar was structured to allow for dividends based on investment percentage, which differs from traditional VC models. 00:36:05 - Drawbacks of Bootstrapping - Melissa acknowledges the challenges of bootstrapping, including the need for side hustles and the distractions they bring. 00:40:39 - Speed to Market - Melissa reflects on the speed of bringing eWebinar to market, emphasizing the importance of having a revenue-generating product from the start.

1시간 10분
2024. 11. 30.

Going Solo: Why Lunch Money Chose the Road Less Traveled

Our first episode of Decelerator with Rob Kenedi, featuring Jennifer Yip of Lunch Money.

1시간 28분

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A talk show style series focusing on entrepreneurs, investors, & ecosystems building tech companies differently, hosted by Rob Kenedi.

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Rob Kenedi
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Decelerator with Rob Kenedi

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DeepSeek vs. OpenAI: What This Means for AI Startups with Ryan Henry

No VC, No Problem: Melissa Kwan’s Path to eWebinar Success

Going Solo: Why Lunch Money Chose the Road Less Traveled

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