From accelerators to corporate venture capital, most startup support structures fail to deliver. Investor and entrepreneur Andrew Ackerman explains why — and what founders and corporates should do instead.

With over 70 investments and hundreds of founders mentored, Andrew brings rare perspect...

The more technology you put into your product, the worse it can get.

In this episode, Sophia Matveeva talks with Zahra Almahoozi, founder of DARB and recent graduate of the Tech for Non-Technical Founders program in Bahrain.

Discover how Zahra's "less is more" approach helped her build a startu...

Start-up failure is never pleasant, but did you know you can actually make more money and be more successful as a result?

In this candid, no-nonsense episode, you'll learn exactly what to do when your venture doesn't make it.

This episode is for you if you:

• Run a company
• Are thinking of sta
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What’s good for Big Tech isn’t always good for Little Tech, and vice versa.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the key differences between these two worlds and what they mean for you.

Listen to learn: 

• Which Big Tech lessons don't apply in Little Tech and vice versa.

• The unique adva

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Do you really need a co-founder? There's intense pressure in the startup world to find co-founders, but the data tells a surprising story.

MIT research shows that solo founders are actually more than twice as likely to succeed compared to teams, while Harvard research reveals that 65% of high-po...

Think Silicon Valley was built by brilliant founders and venture capital? Think again.

Governments have been the secret force behind every major tech breakthrough - and understanding this could be crucial for your success, whether you are an innovator or an investor.

Economist Mariana Mazzucato...

Listen to learn:

You can get your dream job, your dream client or your ideal investor at a tech event. But, going to a tech conference can also be a spectacular waste of money.

So how do you get the former and avoid the latter? Listen to this episode to find out.

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00:00 Introduction

02:00 Why you...

If you want to make a successful product, or have a great career, what do you need to focus on today?

Listen to this episode to find out.

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00:00 Introduction 

02:06 Product vs. Marketing Problems

03:00 Job Interview Example

05:11 Experience v Networking

06:41 Retention Metrics...

If you want to be an innovator in the Digital Age, you must learn from those who came before you.

Here are Sophia Matveeva's top 3 recommendations for what to listen to to get the best innovators lessons.

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What happens when an acquirer asks to buy a start-up? 

The journey between the offer letter and money in the bank is long, arduous, and can sometimes lead to less money in the bank than the founders expected.

In this episode, you'll hear from serial entrepreneur Sam Oliver, about the hard les...