The Pursuit of Scrappiness

Uldis Teraudkalns & Janis Zeps
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The Pursuit of Scrappiness

Whether you are building a business, running a team or just starting out in your career we are here to bring you scrappy and actionable insights to help you become more productive.

  1. INSIGHT #11: Learn Visual Storytelling Tips from a Man Who Broke Out of 9-to-5 Job to Become LinkedIn's Top Visual Influencer with 200K+ Followers

    2 DAYS AGO

    INSIGHT #11: Learn Visual Storytelling Tips from a Man Who Broke Out of 9-to-5 Job to Become LinkedIn's Top Visual Influencer with 200K+ Followers

    This is an insight from our previous conversation on making your visual presentations more powerful:Breaking down complex concepts into essential elements to make them easier to understandAvoiding clutter in visual presentations, highlighting that simplicity and minimalismA method for testing visuals you can apply todayJanis Ozolins is an illustrator known for his compelling visual content on LinkedIn and Twitter. He has built an impressive following on these platforms, showcasing his unique ...

    9 min
  2. 186. Being a Startup CEO in Constant Crisis Mode, Why Founders Make the Best Salespeople, Balancing Values & Profit, Why Companies Should Take a Political Stance w/ Anna-Liisa Palatu (Woola)

    4 DAYS AGO

    186. Being a Startup CEO in Constant Crisis Mode, Why Founders Make the Best Salespeople, Balancing Values & Profit, Why Companies Should Take a Political Stance w/ Anna-Liisa Palatu (Woola)

    Anna-Liisa Palatu is the co-founder and CEO of Woola, an Estonian startup transforming waste wool into sustainable packaging to replace plastic. Under her leadership, Woola has gained recognition across Europe, securing high-profile clients like LVMH and raising €2.5 million to scale operations.On this episode we talk about:Why plastic is harmful, from fossil fuel origins to its lack of recyclability.The challenges of pricing sustainable packaging in a plastic-dominated market.How end-user de...

    43 min
  3. INSIGHT #10: Silicon Valley Visionary Rahul Vohra Reveals His Method for Measuring Product-Market Fit That Helped Him Build an $825M Startup

    NOV 14

    INSIGHT #10: Silicon Valley Visionary Rahul Vohra Reveals His Method for Measuring Product-Market Fit That Helped Him Build an $825M Startup

    This is an insight from our previous conversation on product-market fit:What is product-market fit and how do you know you have it?Measuring product-market fitMethodology for continuous work with product-market fitRahul Vohra, the CEO and founder of Superhuman, has revolutionized the email experience by creating the world's fastest email service. A seasoned entrepreneur, Vohra previously sold his first startup to LinkedIn and has since grown Superhuman into a notable presence in the email and...

    10 min
  4. 185. Raising $45M from a16z & Lightspeed for a 14-Month-Old Startup to Protect Child Privacy Online w/ Kieran Donovan (k-ID)

    NOV 12

    185. Raising $45M from a16z & Lightspeed for a 14-Month-Old Startup to Protect Child Privacy Online w/ Kieran Donovan (k-ID)

    Kieran Donovan is the Founder and CEO of k-ID, a company dedicated to protecting children and teens online. Earlier this year the company raised a 45mUSD Series A round led by A16Z and Lightspeed Venture Partners. With a background in privacy law, Kieran combines his expertise with a commitment to creating age-appropriate online experiences.On this episode we talk about:Challenges of trust and safety in digital spaces for kidsHow traditional controls often fall short of creating safe online s...

    45 min
  5. 184. How to Apply the 80/20 Rule in Your Daily Life, What Role Education Plays for Startup Founders, and How to Use AI to Enhance Your Brain vs. Just Outsourcing All Your Intelligence to It w/ Mathias Eklof (Pareto Business School)

    NOV 7

    184. How to Apply the 80/20 Rule in Your Daily Life, What Role Education Plays for Startup Founders, and How to Use AI to Enhance Your Brain vs. Just Outsourcing All Your Intelligence to It w/ Mathias Eklof (Pareto Business School)

    Mathias Eklof is a Swedish impact entrepreneur and investor with Hype Ventures. He has remained steadfast in supporting Ukrainian founders as war continues raging on in Ukraine. Since his last appearance on the show in 2022, he has been spending considerable time in Kyiv and with his military background being able to offer unique insights into Ukraine’s tech and investment scene during this critical period. More recently Mathias has co-founded a new higher education product called Pareto Scho...

    30 min
  6. 183. Investor in Ukrainian Startups Reveals How Mobilization Affects Tech Talent & How War Has Turned Ukraine into Future Defense Tech Powerhouse w/ Mathias Eklof

    NOV 5

    183. Investor in Ukrainian Startups Reveals How Mobilization Affects Tech Talent & How War Has Turned Ukraine into Future Defense Tech Powerhouse w/ Mathias Eklof

    Mathias Eklof is a Swedish impact entrepreneur and investor with Hype Ventures. He has remained steadfast in supporting Ukrainian founders as war continues raging on in Ukraine. Since his last appearance on the show in 2022, he has been spending considerable time in Kyiv being able to offer unique insights into Ukraine’s tech and investment scene during this critical period. More recently Mathias has co-founded a new higher education product called Pareto School, which offers an alternative t...

    27 min
  7. INSIGHT #9: WSJ Bestselling Author Reveals How Denial Keeps You from Recognizing Uncomfortable Truths About Yourself & How to Fix It

    OCT 31

    INSIGHT #9: WSJ Bestselling Author Reveals How Denial Keeps You from Recognizing Uncomfortable Truths About Yourself & How to Fix It

    This is an insight from our previous conversation on dealing with self-delusion and self-awareness:Defense mechanisms like denial keep people from recognizing uncomfortable truths about themselvesThe importance of self-awareness in understanding personal thoughts, emotions, and behaviorsJournaling of thoughts and feelings and regular self-talk can help with self-awarenessKristina Mänd-Lakhiani is the co-founder of Mindvalley, a life transformation platform with a following of 20 million, as w...

    10 min
  8. 182. VC Reveals Practical Tips for Fundraising and Managing Investor Relations in the Current Climate, Why Distribution Beats Product, and When You Should Think About ESG w/ Uve Poom (Tenity)

    OCT 29

    182. VC Reveals Practical Tips for Fundraising and Managing Investor Relations in the Current Climate, Why Distribution Beats Product, and When You Should Think About ESG w/ Uve Poom (Tenity)

    Uve Poom is the Head of Operations at Tenity Tallinn - one of the 6 hubs in Tenity's international ecosystem. Tenity is a global fintech accelerator and VC. In addition to advising startups in Tenity's portfolio, he also works with financial and state institutions to drive their innovation agendas. Uve firmly believes in building ecosystems and leveraging the strength of weak ties. Before completing his MA at Stanford, Uve spent 5 years as CEO of the Unitas Foundation (founded by 2x Estonian ...

    48 min
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Whether you are building a business, running a team or just starting out in your career we are here to bring you scrappy and actionable insights to help you become more productive.

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  • Creator
    Uldis Teraudkalns & Janis Zeps
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    197
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    Explicit
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