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Episode 88: Today I'm speaking with Daniel Kleinman, Founder & CEO at Seaworthy Collective, a Miami-based venture studio that's building companies to regenerate the world's oceans. We discuss how regenerating is different than sustaining, why this work is so important, and what we can do as individuals. Enjoy!
Topics we discussed:
Why are you the right person for this job? What's the difference between regenerating and sustaining the oceans? What are the specific initiatives you're working on? How quickly can you build these startup? What's stopping us from starting today? How fast will we see results? What can WE do as individuals? What's the world look like if we don't do these things? What's your ask for the community?Daniel's Links:
https://seaworthycollective.com
https://twitter.com/seaworthydaniel
Jeff's Links:
https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein
https://twitter.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein
https://www.besttechie.com
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Episode 87: Today I'm speaking with Nick Mohnacky, Founder & CEO at BundleIQ, a Florida-based startup that's building an AI for the future of knowledge work. We discuss how AI can help us with work, the evolution of the Florida tech scene, and how Nick and I got started working together on the Florida Entrepreneurs Club. Enjoy!
An additional programming note, the IRL event mentioned in this episode has been rescheduled due to the recent COVID-19 spike. Stay tuned for more information.
Nick's Links:
https://bundleiq.com
https://twitter.com/mohnacky
https://flent.club
Jeff's Links:
https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein
https://twitter.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein
https://www.besttechie.com
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Episode 86: Today I'm speaking with Adam Nathan, CEO at Almanac, a startup that's building the asyncOS for the future of work. We discuss what the future of work looks like, what to look for in an investor, how he thinks about pricing his product, and what Adam's thoughts are on the Miami tech scene. Enjoy!
Topics we discussed:
What is Almanac? Why did build it?
What does the future of work look like to you?
How can documents replace meetings and messages?
Why can't wikis offer what you built at Almanac?
What's the most difficult challenge you've faced building Almanac to date? How did you overcome it?
What do you look for in investors and how do you determine if they're a good fit for you and your company?
Early hires are crucial to any startup, what do you look for in those employees?
How did you come up with your pricing model? Do you expect it to change ever?
What do you think of the Miami tech scene?
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Episode 85: Today I'm speaking with Lior Barhai, Co-founder & CEO at Envonics, a startup based in Miami that's helping farmers using hydroponics grow better and more sustainably with data. We discuss why these improvements in farming are necessary, how they lead to a healthier population, why he's building in Miami, and more. Enjoy!
Here's the questions and topics we discussed:
Who are you? What are you building? What made you want to get into ag-tech? What's the future look like without leveraging the technology you've developing? How big is this market? Why build in Miami? Best advice for an entrepreneur moving to Miami? What's been the most challenging thing you've faced in your journey so far? How'd you overcome it? Why are you the person to build Envonics? What's your ask for the community?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support -
Episode 84: Today I'm speaking with Haggai Levi, CEO at SetSail, a startup that's raised $37 million and helps organizations sell better. We discuss how CEOs should be thinking about hiring post-pandemic, how companies can implement better sales strategies, his time at Google, and much more! Enjoy!
Haggai's Links:
https://www.setsail.co
https://twitter.com/hlevi
Jeff's Links:
https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein
https://twitter.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein
https://www.besttechie.com
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Episode 83: Today I'm speaking with Bianca Peynado, Clubhouse influencer and CEO at the Roadblock Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping fight cyberbullying. We discuss her initial impressions of Clubhouse, why she thinks Clubhouse is different from other social networks, whether Clubhouse is developing the next generation of creators, and how she plans to fight cyberbullying! Enjoy!
Bianca's Links:
https://joinclubhouse.com/@biancapeynado
https://www.instagram.com/roadblockfoundation/
https://www.instagram.com/b0nca/
https://twitter.com/bianca_peynado
Jeff's Links:
https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein
https://twitter.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein
https://www.besttechie.com
https://flent.club/
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Episode 82: It was only a matter of time! Yep, today's episode is about NFTs. Today I'm speaking with Chad Knight, a digital and 3D artist who is the Director of 3D Footwear Design at Nike. We discuss his background as a 3D artist, what exactly NFTs are and how they work, plus what the future of NFTs could look like! Enjoy!
Chad's Links:
https://www.instagram.com/chadknight/
https://foundation.app/chadknight/fortune-teller-north-21386
https://twitter.com/chadknight
Jeff's Links:
https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein
https://twitter.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein
https://www.besttechie.com
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Episode 81: Today I'm speaking with Amanda Goetz, the founder & CEO at House of Wise, a luxury CBD brand geared towards women. We discuss how trying cannabis for the first time in our 30s changed our lives, the challenges being faced by cannabis companies, what it means to be a Wise Woman, and her upcoming move to Miami! Enjoy!
Amanda's Links:
Her Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandamgoetz
Buy her products: https://houseofwise.co/?ref=literallyev
Jeff's Links:
https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein
https://twitter.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein
https://www.besttechie.com
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Episode 80: Today I'm speaking with Joseph Ansanelli, he's the CEO and co-founder of Gladly, a company that helps brands like Crate & Barrel, UGG, and Warby Parker improve customer service. He's also a venture partner at Greylock. We discuss what is means to provide great customer service and how companies should be thinking about their customer service experience. Plus we dive into what entrepreneurs should know about pitching and selling their companies. Enjoy!
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Episode 79: Today I'm speaking with Nate Elliott, he's a law student and also runs content for BillBox. We discuss the up hill struggle that is awaiting Clubhouse as more competitors emerge, including by social incumbents such as Twitter and Facebook as well as what the app looks like after the pandemic. Enjoy!
Read his Twitter thread on the bear case for Clubhouse.
Jeff's Links:
https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein
https://twitter.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein
https://www.besttechie.com
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Episode 78: Today I’m talking about a new app that you may have heard of called Clubhouse. I’ll be answering important questions such as what is Clubhouse and why should you be on it? Plus, I’ll be presenting the bull case for why Clubhouse is the next big thing. Enjoy!
If you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast, please email it to [email protected].
Jeff's Links:
https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein
https://twitter.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein
https://www.besttechie.com
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Episode 77: Today I’m talking about a topic that’s been on a lot of people’s minds the past week. Hint it involves: WallStreetBets, GameStop, AMC, and Robinhood. I’ll be discussing why this happened now and why what the hedge funds and Robinhood are doing is complete bull. Enjoy!
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Episode 76: I want to continue to make this podcast even better for all of you! So, going forward, in week’s where we don’t have a scheduled guest I’ll be answering questions from listeners or talking about topics near and dear to me. Today I’m answering a question from Doug, who wants to know which CMS (Content Management System) is best?
If you would like to submit a question to be answered on an episode, please email [email protected].
Jeff's Links:
https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein
https://twitter.com/besttechie
https://www.besttechie.com
Other Links mentioned:
CMS:
https://wordpress.org
https://ghost.org
https://squarespace.com
https://wix.com
Hosting:
https://rocket.net/?ref=besttechie
https://wpengine.com
https://ongloat.com
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Episode 75: Today I’m speaking with Andrew Gazdecki, serial entrepreneur and founder at MicroAcquire, a company that helps facilitate acquisitions for buyers and sellers. We discuss what he’s learned as serial entrepreneur, whether entrepreneurs should consider bundling companies, and what M&A looks like in 2021. Enjoy!
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Episode 74: Today I’m speaking with Jason Bade, co-founder & CEO at Pico, a company focused on helping digital media firms by providing a CRM-based platform for their audience. We discuss what the future of the digital media and content creation looks like, how creators should be thinking about business models, and why you need to own your own audience. Enjoy!
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Episode 73: Today I’m speaking with Jesse Chambers, founder & CEO at wrkfrce, a media company focused on educating people about the future of work. We discuss why remote work is the future for knowledge workers, how to separate your work and personal life when you work from home, and how employers will need to evolve to offer an effective remote work experience. Enjoy!
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Episode 72: We spoke with Avori Henderson, professional gamer and model, she recently hosted an all-female PUBG tournament that garnered more than 135k unique views and raised over $5,000 for charity. We discuss the state of the esports industry, how the pandemic has affected gaming, what it’s like to be a professional gamer, how to handle and deal with trolls, and so much more. Enjoy!
More about Avori
Colorado-based Avori Henderson is a model and former pageant participant turned… gamer? From a young age, she made it her goal to model professionally. Since then she has made her dream a reality and then some, taking home three titles in the Miss America Organization. In the midst of her success as a model, she began to upload her gaming abilities online and quickly gained a fan-base as a female trailblazer in that world as a full-time video game streamer and content creator. Yes, this means she plays video games for a living! Not only has she made a name for herself in the industry, but she is also a pioneer for women in the male-dominated industry of eSports.
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Episode 71: Today I’m speaking with Margie Agin, founder and chief strategist at Centerboard Marketing, she helps companies develop and measure content, perform market research, and get the most from inbound and influencer marketing campaigns. We discuss what you need to know before diving into content marketing, how to find relevant content topics, and how to measure whether your content is working. Enjoy!
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Episode 70: Today I’m speaking with Kamyl Bazbaz, VP, Communications at DuckDuckGo, a search engine with a focus on privacy. We discuss how companies can be profitable without tons of user data, why privacy is crucial for the health of the internet, the difference between Google and DuckDuckGo search results, and more! Enjoy!
Also a quick programming note: we’re now recording TechieBytes podcast episodes with video as well! You can watch new video episodes on BestTechie.com. Check it out and let us know what you think!
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Episode 69: Today I’m speaking with Ted Harrington, the author of the new book, Hackable: How to do Application Security Right and also Executive Partner at Independent Security Evaluators (ISE), a company made up of ethical hackers who have helped companies such as Google, Amazon, Netflix, and more fix thousands of security vulnerabilities. We discuss how both startups and established companies should think about and implement security, common security misconceptions, and what Ted is concerned about regarding the upcoming 2020 election’s security. Enjoy!
Also if you haven’t yet, be sure to check out the relaunched BestTechie.com. We have a ton of great new content with much more on the way!
More about Ted
Ted Harrington is the author of HACKABLE: How to Do Application Security Right and the Executive Partner at Independent Security Evaluators (ISE), the company of ethical hackers famous for hacking cars, medical devices, and password managers. He’s helped hundreds of companies fix tens of thousands of security vulnerabilities, including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, and more.
Ted has helped hundreds of companies fix tens of thousands of security vulnerabilities, including Disney, Amazon, Google, Netflix, Adobe, Warner Brothers, Qualcomm, and more. For his stewardship of security research that Wired Magazine says “wins the prize, hands down,” Ted has been named both Executive of the Year by the American Business Awards and an SD Metro 40 Under 40 entrepreneur. He leads a team that started and organizes IoT Village, an event whose hacking contest is a three-time DEFCON Black Badge winner, representing the discovery of more than 300 zero-day vulnerabilities (and counting).
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