Ideas to Invoices

Laura Lorek
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Interviews with successful entrepreneurs, many of whom have built and sold companies, featuring lessons learned in the process and advice for others wishing to become entrepreneurs. This podcast is a product of Silicon Hills News, a six year old technology news site covering companies and people in the Austin and San Antonio technology region in Texas.

  1. 02/09/2025

    Ben Lamm, Serial Tech Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Colossal

    Ideas to Invoices

  2. 02/09/2025 ·  Bonus

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  3. 01/17/2025

    Mark Josephson, entrepreneur, executive coach and host of the Critical Moments podcast

    Mark Josephson is a seasoned CEO, entrepreneur, executive coach, and host of the podcast Critical Moments. With over 30 years of experience leading venture-backed and private equity-backed companies, he has guided organizations from startups to large-scale success, culminating in multiple acquisitions, including Castiron, Bitly, and Outside.in. Known for his real-world insights and practical strategies, Mark helps CEOs and senior leaders achieve growth while maintaining balance. A passionate leader and storyteller, he brings a unique blend of experience and authenticity to every conversation, drawing on his journey as a leader, coach, and lifelong Bruce Springsteen fan.

  4. 10/03/2024

    Jeff Eversmann, Author of Fooled by Early Adopters

    Jeff Eversmann has built a dynamic career that spans Silicon Valley startups, commercial real estate, and private equity. With expertise in both technical and financial realms, Jeff has guided companies through transformative growth and strategic challenges. His MSEE, MBA, and CPA certifications, along with his experience in engineering technologies and securing early-stage investments, position him as a leader in navigating product/market fit. Jeff co-founded Long View Technology Ventures, which has invested in 12 tech startups since 2018 and has supported innovation in Central Texas. Jeff also serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Concordia University Texas, teaching Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Jeff's book, Fooled by Early Adopters, offers critical insights for first-time founders seeking to understand the path to product/market fit. He is exploring leadership roles with companies looking to scale from $10M to $100M in revenue, bringing a strategic vision for high-growth enterprises.

  5. 06/17/2024

    Beth White, Founder of MeBeBot

    Beth White is a trailblazing entrepreneur and the visionary Founder and Chief Bot of MeBeBot, a groundbreaking company revolutionizing the employee experience through AI-powered solutions. Beth's career began in the multifaceted world of Human Resources, where she honed her skills across various roles in startups and Fortune 100 companies. Recognizing the transformative potential of technology, she made a strategic shift to enterprise software sales within the retail tech industry, specializing in omni-channel mobile solutions. In 2018, Beth founded MeBeBot to infuse innovative Business-to-consumer (B2C) customer experiences into the workplace, digitally transforming how employees interact with their companies. Under her leadership, MeBeBot has earned prestigious accolades for its cutting-edge Future of Workplace solutions and Beth's exemplary leadership as a woman entrepreneur. Notably, she has been recognized by Women in Cloud and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Beth's academic journey includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Business Administration from St. Edward's University. Beyond her professional achievements, Beth is an avid runner, yoga enthusiast, and cyclist, balancing these activities with her appreciation for craft beers. She cherishes spending quality time with her family and friends, continually inspired by the balance she brings to her personal and professional life

  6. 05/31/2024

    Carla McDonald, the Austin Women Entrepreneurs Task Force

    Carla McDonald is the founder and managing director of Dynabrand Ventures, a boutique investment firm that provides capital and marketing expertise to early-stage consumer goods companies. She also serves as Chair of the Mayor's Task Force for Austin Women Entrepreneurs, is a mentor at SKU, the nation's leading CPG accelerator, and was a founding investor in Capital Factory, the nationally known startup accelerator and entrepreneurial hub. Before founding Dynabrand Ventures, Carla ran her own marketing firm for 15 years, advising companies ranging from startups to multi-billion-dollar corporations and the portfolio companies of L Catterton, a leading private equity firm. She also served as CMO of a venture-backed startup that was acquired by Omnicom Group. Prior positions include running the marketing practices at two of the world's largest PR firms, where she served as the top marketing strategist for clients including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Intel.

  7. 04/23/2024

    Manu Rehani, founder of Issa

    Manu Rehani is an innovator in applied behavioral and cognitive linguistics. He is an inventor, mentor, and board advisor for a number of startups. After successfully exiting two tech ventures, he's currently focused on developing a new class of emotion-aware AI for general application in custom GPTs and LLMs and specific use in mental health and wellness applications to foster a healthy relationship with self and others through AI. His significant prior achievements include authoring patents fundamental to cloud storage and AI language models, and he plays an active role in mentoring at various incubators at the University of Texas and in the Austin area.

  8. 03/24/2024

    Aaron Thweatt, Founder of Respark Coaching

    Aaron Thweatt is a dynamic executive coach and seasoned HR professional who strongly believes in the power of an individual's potential. His mission is to create meaningful connections between talent, ambition, and purpose by empowering executives and entrepreneurs to bridge the gaps in their personal and business lives, allowing them to thrive in their zone of genius. Before establishing his practice, Respark Coaching, Aaron forged an impressive career across diverse industries, including financial services, oil and gas, sales and marketing, human resources, and program management. During his tenure, he was pivotal in shaping executive and broad-based compensation strategies for esteemed companies such as AECOM, Activision Blizzard, SpaceX, and DoorDash. These experiences revealed to him unique insights into the inner workings of high-performing individuals and teams tackling the most audacious creative and technical challenges.

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Interviews with successful entrepreneurs, many of whom have built and sold companies, featuring lessons learned in the process and advice for others wishing to become entrepreneurs. This podcast is a product of Silicon Hills News, a six year old technology news site covering companies and people in the Austin and San Antonio technology region in Texas.

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  • Creator
    Laura Lorek
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Ideas to Invoices