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What happens when a university student transitions into entrepreneurship right after graduation? We've got the right person to talk about this - our guest Eric Harrison, founder of Thrive: Bootstrapped. Join us as he shares his challenges, the mentorship gap he aims to bridge for bootstrap founders, and the valuable insights he's gathered along the way. 

Eric is a passionate advocate for startups and small businesses. When he started his first company at just 20 years old, he faced the uphill battle of navigating the business world with little experience. Despite early setbacks and the eventual scaling of his business, Eric's determination and thirst for knowledge led him to work closely with a small startup, helping it achieve over $1 million in revenue. 

Today, he's on a mission to support founders who, like himself, believe in their business's potential and are determined to see it succeed. 

Here are the key takeaways:

The Boomerang strategy: This strategy includes leaving a startup job to learn and gain experience elsewhere, to return later to start his own successful business.
Building and Engaging a Successful Community: Eric Harrison's community set up a successful referral. Trust was built when he referred a client to another member. 
Nature versus nurture: Eric debates whether entrepreneurial success is due to inherent traits or external experiences, stressing confidence-building, celebrating wins, and following community guidelines for growth.
Relationship Building: it refers to entrepreneurs establishing and nurturing connections with clients and advisors. Eric Harrison emphasizes founders taking the lead in sales and highlights the benefits of having a team of advisors for business growth.

Listen to the full conversation here:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risingtidestartups
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-tide-startups/id1330525474
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eq7unl70TRPsBhjLEsNZR

 

Catch up with Eric Harrison here:

Thrive: https://www.thrivebootstrapped.com 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.harrison.73 

 

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Welcome to this week's episode of The Rising Tide Startups Podcast, featuring Aviv Ben-Yosef, an R&D Impact Expert with a knack for helping tech companies triple their Impact-per-Engineer, even in as little as 90 days. He’s a tech executive turned consultant, who possesses an extraordinary talent for leading successful teams.

Aviv's unique journey started from being a coding prodigy to being a coach and advisor to high-impact tech leaders. Today, he leverages this experience to guide tech executives on their path to building highly- effective teams. This expertise has earned him a spot in the Million Dollar Consulting Hall of Fame. Aviv's approach to leadership emphasizes the value of listening and observing, setting the stage for innovative solutions in the tech world.

Here are the key takeaways:

Less is more: Effective listening and observation are key to his leadership approach. He values writing less code to achieve greater results in his coding philosophy.
Instant Gratification: Aviv encourages his team to focus on results over the number of hours worked. Engineers can develop what he calls "superpowers," which are unique skills or abilities that have a positive impact on the entire company.
The role of constraints in promoting creativity: limitations can encourage team members to think more creatively and find innovative solutions to challenges. 
Work and Appreciation: Encouraging teams to set aside time to work on projects beyond their job responsibilities, fosters a culture of productivity. 

Listen to the full conversation here:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risingtidestartups
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-tide-startups/id1330525474
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eq7unl70TRPsBhjLEsNZR

 

Catch up with Aviv Ben-Yosef here:

Website: https://avivbenyosef.com 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avivbenyosef 

 

Lead with a customer-centric product vision. Grab a copy of Ben’s book Build What Matters here: https://www.prodify.group/resources/book

 

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Welcome to another episode of the Rising Tide Startups. In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting a conversation with Ben Foster, experienced product management expert. Ben is a co-founder of Prodify, a boutique advisory and coaching firm specializing in product management and related disciplines. He's also the Chief Product Officer at WHOOP, adding to his rich history in the realm of product management. 

Prior to his current roles, he served as the Chief Product Officer at GoCanvas and the VP of Product and Design at Opower, which went public in 2014. Notably, he started his journey during the dot-com boom, amid the rapid growth and eventual implosion of the tech industry.

If you’re interested in product management, tune in to this episode and gain some valuable insights.

Here are some takeaways:

The Importance of Product Management: Product management blends customer needs, business needs, and supporting technology. It was formalized as a specific role during the Silicon Valley boom.
The Importance of Understanding Customer and Business Needs: Product management is the art of harmonizing customer needs with business objectives. It's about finding that balance between what the market demands and what the company aims to achieve.
Exploring the Unknown Unknown: It's about being prepared to deal with unexpected challenges and staying agile in an ever-changing environment.
The Power of Clear Vision and Strategy: A clear product vision and strategy are essential for team alignment and success. It keeps everyone focused on overarching business goals while articulating a path to realize the product vision.
A Customer-Centric Approach: To make a lasting impact and raise industry standards, product managers must embrace a mindset that prioritizes customer satisfaction and needs. 

Listen to the full conversation here:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risingtidestartups
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-tide-startups/id1330525474
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eq7unl70TRPsBhjLEsNZR

 

Catch up with Ben Foster here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfoster 
Prodigy: www.prodify.group 

 

Lead with a customer-centric product vision. Grab a copy of Ben’s book Build What Matters here: https://www.prodify.group/resources/book

 

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In the ever-changing world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it can be tough to keep up with the latest tech and figure out how to use it for your business. In this episode of the Rising Tide Startups podcast, hosted by Kevin Prewett, we chat with the brilliant Shanif Dhanani, founder of Locusive, a company that bridges the gap between data and AI. Shanif shares his journey and gives valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Shanif's journey from software to data science and now the forefront of AI showcases a unique perspective that simplifies AI to its core – math uncovering patterns. His wisdom on entrepreneurship, his vision, risk tolerance, optimism, and ability to see the bigger picture, provides valuable lessons for aspiring business leaders. He encourages us to embrace AI and use it to its fullest potential as it has the potential to transform industries and societies.

Here are a few takeaways:

The Intersection of AI and Data - AI is a mathematical tool for pattern recognition that requires ample data. Locustive uses data to empower businesses with AI-driven products and consulting services.
Fall in love with the problem - Find the problem first, figure out how to best solve it, and then apply whatever technology you need to solve that problem. 
Passion and Focus - The idea of "failing forward" can be a useful tool to help entrepreneurs push through difficult times. Passion and focus are keys for entrepreneurs to succeed.
AI is basically a branch of computer science - AI will not take over the world. AI is just math that requires regulation and rules of decency. It will not take over the world.

In Conclusion:

The path from data science to AI can be challenging, but a clear vision, resilience, and a grasp of the bigger picture can lead to transformative change.

Listen to the full conversation here:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risingtidestartups
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-tide-startups/id1330525474
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eq7unl70TRPsBhjLEsNZR

 

Catch up with Shanif here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanifdhanani 
Locusive: https://www.locusive.com

 

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Check out our newest podcast episode for Rising Tide Startups featuring Dana Lindahl, a thriving entrepreneur who is the founder and CEO of Legendary Podcasts. Dana shares his journey from freelance writing to starting a cold email company, and ultimately transitioning into podcasting guesting services. 

Through his experiences, he emphasizes the importance of adaptability and growth in the entrepreneurial world. Tune in to learn more about his insights on lead generation and how it has shaped his business model. Dana also offers valuable advice on team development, delegating tasks, and exploring new opportunities in the podcasting industry.

This episode is packed!  Here are a few takeaways: 



The Art of Lead Generation - Dana stresses the significance of directing prospective clients to appropriate resources, not just a homepage.




Podcasting Benefits and Challenges -  Podcast hosts have vast networks that lead to opportunities, but attribution tracking is challenging.


Running a Two-Sided Marketplace - Dana has valuable insights into business management from leading a two-sided marketplace. He emphasized the importance of upfront service fees, avoiding overselling, and GDPR compliance.

Listen to the full conversation here:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risingtidestartups
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-tide-startups/id1330525474
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eq7unl70TRPsBhjLEsNZR

 

Catch up with Dana Lindahl here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-lindahl 
Website: http://www.legendaryleadgen.com 

 

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Welcome to another exciting episode of The Rising Tide Startups.. Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Andreas Flodström, the Founder and CEO of Beetroot, a tech consulting and academy enterprise based in Ukraine. Andreas shares his experience building Beetroot and how the company has not only survived, but thrived, despite the challenges they've faced. He also talks about Beetroot's commitment to impact-oriented ventures, software development, and helping those affected by war.

Join us as we gain insights into Andreas' startup expertise.

A few highlights: 

The Impact: Andreas aimed to create a positive social impact by starting Beetroot in Ukraine. The business was launched with a student scholarship and an old Soviet car.
The Diversity: Beetroot assists impact-oriented companies from 25 countries with software development. It also aids individuals in building successful careers in the tech industry.
The Keys to Success: Having a clear mission and building a culture around it is essential for success. Additionally, finding key leaders in the team who are dedicated to the mission is also important.

In summary - A clear mission, resilient culture, and dedicated team members are essential drivers of success in business, particularly in the face of challenges.

Listen to the full conversation here:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risingtidestartups
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-tide-startups/id1330525474
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eq7unl70TRPsBhjLEsNZR

 

Catch up with Andreas Flodstrom here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-flodstrom
Website: https://beetroot.co 

 

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