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Welcome to PitchYourStartup, where host Bob Shami interviews entrepreneurs who share insights, strategies, and tips for startup success. Join for inspiration and actionable advice to elevate your business journey!

  1. The Speaking Strategist Behind Startup Success: Avital Tzubeli

    2025. 11. 21.

    The Speaking Strategist Behind Startup Success: Avital Tzubeli

    In this episode, we sit down with Avital Tzubeli, a former software engineer turned speaking strategist who now helps founders transform complex ideas into compelling investor pitches. Avital shares her unexpected journey from writing code to decoding communication, revealing how her technical background uniquely positioned her to guide startups through the art of storytelling. We dive deep into the biggest mistakes founders make; from overwhelming investors with data to failing to articulate the real impact of their product. Avital explains why understanding your audience is the true superpower behind an effective pitch and how the current boom of AI startups has raised the bar for what “innovation” really means. Whether you’re preparing to pitch, refining your narrative, or building in AI, this episode is packed with tactical insights to elevate your communication and capture investor attention. Contact Avital Tzubeli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tzubeli/ | avitaltzubeli@gmail.com Website: https://www.avitaltzubeli.com/ Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/avitaltzubeli

    21분
  2. Revolutionizing Healthcare: How Medflix Plus Is Changing the Game

    2025. 10. 24.

    Revolutionizing Healthcare: How Medflix Plus Is Changing the Game

    In this episode of PitchYourStartup, host Bob Shami sits down with Ryan Duncan, CEO and co-founder of Medflix Plus, an innovative app transforming how individuals and families access healthcare benefits. Ryan shares his inspiring journey from running a clothing business to developing a digital platform that removes the barriers of traditional insurance. Medflix Plus offers affordable, flexible healthcare services — including unlimited Teladoc access for $20/month, Aetna Dental Access PPO pricing, and mental health support with five therapy sessions — all designed to make healthcare more transparent and accessible. Ryan explains how he bootstrapped the app’s development, turning a corporate benefits model into a white-label solution for freelancers, gig workers, and small businesses. He also discusses Medflix Plus’s future plans, partnerships, and his mission to redefine healthcare access in the modern economy. If you’re passionate about startups, healthcare innovation, or building tech with impact, this episode delivers a powerful blend of entrepreneurship and purpose. Contact our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanduncanceo/ | rd@medflixplus.com  Medflix Plus: https://medflixplus.com/

    16분
  3. From Senegal to Global Screens: Modou Sarr's Vision for African Film with Wawaw Senegal

    2025. 10. 22.

    From Senegal to Global Screens: Modou Sarr's Vision for African Film with Wawaw Senegal

    In this inspiring episode of Pitch Your Startup, host Bob Shami sits down with Modou Lolly Sarr, the visionary founder and CEO of Wawaw Senegal. Modou introduces his groundbreaking streaming platform, Wawaw Senegal, which is set to revolutionize African cinema. Designed to make African films more accessible globally, Wawaw Senegal focuses on promoting local content and international themes, notably through innovative dubbing into African languages like Wolof—an incredible feat demonstrated with Fast and Furious 9. Modou highlights the vast untapped potential of African filmmaking, revealing that while over 5,000 films are produced annually, a staggering 99% remain unseen internationally. Beyond streaming, Wawaw Senegal is empowering creators with tools like "Zero," a project management tool for filmmakers, and plans to relaunch a digital ticketing system. Modou shares the journey of bootstrapping initial development with government support, driven by the belief that African stories deserve a global audience. He also discusses Wawaw Senegal's ambitious goals for the next 12 months, including supporting 500+ filmmakers, expanding dubbing campaigns, and growing their user base. Join us to learn how Wawaw Senegal is becoming a cultural movement, bridging linguistic gaps, and creating a new model of cultural entrepreneurship in Africa. Contact our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/modoulollysarr/ | napoleontsar@gmail.com

    19분
  4. Beyond Language: Social Impact & Innovation at Vosyn

    2025. 09. 05.

    Beyond Language: Social Impact & Innovation at Vosyn

    In this episode of PitchYourStartup, host Bob Shami sits down with Adeel Khan, Head of Investor Relations at Vosyn, a groundbreaking company pioneering real-time contextual translation technology. Adeel introduces us to the Vosynverse, Vosyn’s innovative platform designed to allow seamless communication across languages, with zero latency. The conversation dives deep into the social impact mission behind Vosyn, the founders’ vision for unifying global communication, and how the company plans to integrate with everyday apps like WhatsApp. Vosyn has already bootstrapped $2 million and is now seeking $25 million in Series A funding to fuel its global launch. With experienced founders, ambitious technology, and a mission to break down language barriers, Vosyn is positioned to transform how we connect, collaborate, and consume content across cultures. Tune in to hear how Vosyn could redefine the way the world communicates. Visit our guest’s platform : https://vosyn.ai/ Contact our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeelba | adeel.khan@vosyn.ai

    14분

  5. 2025. 05. 27.

    Building a Brand, Stitch by Stitch: Kris Zietarski on ROSA FORTIS

    On this episode of PitchYourStartup, host Bob Shami talks with Kris Zietarski, the visionary founder behind ROSA FORTIS, a fashion startup determined to redefine how women dress for their lives. Kris takes us through his remarkable journey from launching a brand in Poland to securing $1.3 million in funding and scaling into the U.S. market. He shares hard-won lessons about manufacturing locally and globally, building customer loyalty through small batch exclusivity, and why fashion needs more substance—not just style. This episode is packed with insights on e-commerce strategies, influencer marketing, and the value of doing more with less. Whether you're in fashion or fintech, Kris’s story of brand-building and bold vision will resonate. Visit our guest’s website: https://rosafortis.com/ Contact our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kzietarski/

    28분

  6. 2025. 05. 07.

    Victoria Oros on Scaling AI, Funding Smart, and Leading with Passion

    In this episode of Pitch Your Startup, host Bob Shami talks with Victoria Oros, founder and CEO of YouKeeps, a rising AI startup focused on revolutionizing executive assistance. Victoria shares the entrepreneurial journey behind YouKeeps—how she identified the gap in business coordination, bootstrapped the company, and gained early traction with 46 clients and 2,400 users. Learn how YouKeeps integrates with workplace communication tools, why it’s built for scalability, and how the Microsoft for Startups program has accelerated their growth. Whether you're a founder, innovator, or future-focused leader, this episode is packed with insight on productivity, passion, and building with purpose. Visit our guest’s website: https://youkeeps.com/ Contact our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaoros/ or vo@youkeeps.com

    19분

  7. 2025. 04. 21.

    Branding Beyond the Field: How AOSports Elevates Athletes

    In this powerful episode of Pitch Your Startup, host Bob Shami sits down with Nick Lewis, CFL Hall of Famer and CEO of AOSports, to unpack his remarkable journey from small-town athlete to successful entrepreneur. Nick opens up about the inspiration behind AOSports—a platform designed to empower athletes through ownership, branding, and community engagement. Listeners will gain insights into the critical importance of financial literacy in sports, the value of mentorship, and the role of storytelling in building a personal and professional brand. Nick also shares the hard truths of bootstrapping a startup, the lessons he’s learned from failure, and how fear became his greatest motivator. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, athlete, or sports media professional, this episode offers actionable advice and a compelling vision for the future of athlete entrepreneurship. Visit our guest’s website: https://www.aosports.tv/WP2/ Contact our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-lewis-321543141/

    29분

  8. 2025. 04. 14.

    Dodocs.ai: Reinventing Financial Docs with AI

    In this episode of Pitch Your Startup, host Bob Shami talks with Dan Gudkov, founder and CEO of Dodocs.ai—an AI-driven platform automating the processing of financial documents. Dan shares his entrepreneurial journey, from early ventures and failed augmented reality experiments to founding Dodocs.ai. Learn how a strategic pivot toward developer tools reshaped the company’s future, the challenges of raising capital in a tough market, and the core lessons Dan’s picked up along the way—resilience, open-mindedness, and the courage to pivot. Whether you're building your first startup or looking to refine your pitch, this episode is full of sharp insights and real talk. Visit our guest’s website: https://dodocs.ai/ Contact our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniilgudkov/

    18분
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Welcome to PitchYourStartup, where host Bob Shami interviews entrepreneurs who share insights, strategies, and tips for startup success. Join for inspiration and actionable advice to elevate your business journey!

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