195. Intrapreneurship vs Entrepreneurship Mar 20, 2024

Today, start-ups are seen as the hotbed of innovation and corporates are dismissed as laggards.

But, when large companies innovate successfully, they have a huge impact. They have the resources and the built-in customer base to scale quickly.

In this episode you will learn how corporate...

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183. Top entertainment picks to help you learn about tech Dec 27, 2023

In this episode, you will get four suggestions for shows about Big Tech, AI,  billionaire founders and white collar criminals.

Sophia Matveeva's top entertainment suggestions will also teach you:

  • How Facebook was created
  • What happens to founding teams when companies get successful
  • How...
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170. Advisory Boards: why join them & why have them Sep 27, 2023

If you want to run a start-up, get to the top of a corporate, get headhunted for board roles or become a Smart Money investor, joining an advisory board is a smart move.

But, for advisors, boards can can also become a time drain and a risk to your reputation. 

For founders, advisory boards...

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162. From banker to Fintech CEO Aug 02, 2023

Avinash Godkhindi went from banking to leading Zaggle, a fintech company, towards an IPO. 

This episode is perfect for founders, fintech investors and business leaders who want to transition into tech.

In this episode you will learn:

  • What business leaders need to know about tech to thrive...
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154. How to price your app Jun 07, 2023

There is no template for pricing apps or Software as a Service products, because each product is always a solution to a problem. Some problems are more important than others, and some are harder to solve.

But, you can use frameworks to decide what price to launch and how to iterate. 

In this...

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152. The Non-Technical Founder's introduction to working with outsourced developers May 24, 2023

If you have an idea for an app or a tech business, but no tech skills to build it, this episode is for you.

You will hear from Natalie Kaminski, founder of Jet Rockets, whose development company works specifically with non-technical founders.

In this episode, you will learn: 

  • ...
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140. Three lessons for innovators from Running Lean Mar 01, 2023

Most products brought to market fail. Tech Entrepreneur Ash Maurya says this is "not because we can't complete what we set out to build, but because we waste time, money, and effort building the wrong product."

Maurya is the author of Running Lean: Iterate from Plan A to a Plan that works, and...

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131. Three shows to watch to learn about tech Dec 28, 2022

If you’re feeling guilty about switching on yet another streaming series, here are three shows you can watch to learn about tech in your downtime:

  1. General Magic - tells the tale of how a great vision and an epic failure changed the lives of billions. It is a documentary about the people...
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129. To become a Digital Leader, join start-up advisory boards Dec 13, 2022

Joining the advisory board of a promising tech start-up will teach you vital skills, build your network and transform your professional brand.

It is a great way to reshape your career, while still working in your current role.

Here is how to do it:

  1. Remember the difference between boards of...
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121. Five things you can do to Thrive in the Tech Age Oct 19, 2022

If you want to have a great career today, you simply have to Speak Tech. But, taking courses is not enough. You must combine learning with smart actions to make your investment pay off.

Here are five action steps you can take today to thrive in the Tech Age:

  1. Get involved with a tech start-up:
    • ...
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112. The three stages of start-up teams Aug 17, 2022

A tech start-up begins its life with a tiny team. The founders are either technical or tech savvy, but as the company scales its team has to change. 

Learn about the three stages of start-up team growth here.

Learning notes from this episode:

  • At stage 1, the start-up is...
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109. Do this to become a Digital Collaborator today Jul 27, 2022

To lead in the Digital Age, you need to become a Digital Collaborator. The best way to learn anything quickly is to put yourself in a situation where not doing it isn’t an option.

Listen to this episode to learn what you can do to start collaborating with tech teams and take your career to...

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