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Donna Griffit is a Corporate Storyteller who has worked globally for over 18 years with Fortune 500 companies and startups. She has consulted and trained clients in over 30 countries. Through her guidance, clients have raised over a billion dollars. In addition, Donna can magically spin raw data into compelling stories that captivate audiences and drive results.
Donna has recently released her much-anticipated book, Sticking To My Story - The Alchemy Of Storytelling For Startups. Launched in January 2023, this book has quickly become a must-read for startup founders, and here is a quote from Tim Draper about her book in his introduction to it: âWell finally, there are no more excuses. Sticking to My Story is the new bible for startup founders. Itâs the A-Z recipe for how to create a powerful pitch deck, with all the right ingredients. Itâs filled with helpful tips, fascinating stories of what worked and what failed abysmally, peppered with insightful quotes from my colleagues in Silicon Valley.â
Donna was featured on Forbes where she explained how she has helped female founders raise millions from investors. Most recent articles were published on Entrepreneur.
What you will learn How storytelling can transform raw data into compelling narratives that captivate audiences. The importance of structuring pitch decks effectively and how to polish them for maximum impact. How AI tools like ChatGPT can assist with research and streamline the storytelling process. The critical role of visuals in presentations, ensuring they enhance rather than distract from the message. Insights into scaling personal expertise through books, courses, and new opportunities like academia. -
Joseph Noor is the CTO of Ownwell, a company that uses technology to revolutionize property tax appeals. Inspired by his father's entrepreneurial spirit, who fled the Lebanese Civil War and built multiple businesses in the U.S., Joseph embodies the essence of entrepreneurial innovation and resilience.
He is passionate about disrupting traditional industries with technology and creating equitable systems. Joseph and his team have raised $25 million from investors like First Round Capital, Long Journey Ventures, and Founder Collective. They currently have over 150,000 customers and are projecting $50 million in revenue this year.
Joseph always approached life as an entrepreneur: flipping golf balls, building sneaker bots, creating private MMORPGs, saving money on property taxes.
He was raised with the mentality of relentlessly chasing the hardest problems, pushing past what was initially thought possible, and leveling up in the process. In the unrelenting demand for academic excellence, he was enrolled in elementary two years early and was still pushed to skip grades.
Enamored with the iPhone, he chose to study Computer Science to build software that can scale to the whole world. It wasnât until the PhD where he met his first real academic challenge â developing AI to self-optimize computer systems.
What you will learn The role of AI in optimizing distributed systems and how it was applied in Joseph Noor's research. How technology, including AI, is revolutionizing property tax appeals through Joseph's company, Ownwell. The challenges of scaling a tech-driven business and how to overcome them. The importance of explainable AI models in industries like real estate, where transparency is crucial. Insights into the entrepreneurial mindset, including the value of persistence, adapting to challenges, and leveraging technology to solve traditional problems. -
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Bob Bowdon is the founder and CEO of VidaFair, a pay-per-stream video platform re-shaping the landscape of content monetization. He is also the founder and former Executive Director of Choice Media - the leading School Choice media group. He has been a television producer, reporter and commentator for PBS, Bloomberg Television.
He also appeared as a recurring character in satirical news sketches for the Onion News Network. The Cartel, Bowdonâs documentary, reveals the nature and extent of corruption in public education. The film won a dozen film festival awards.
With VidaFair, Bob and his team are opening door for creators to reclaim their worth by setting their own fees for fair monetization.
What you will learn How to amplify your business income and market reach through effective video monetization strategies. How to identify and overcome the drawbacks of traditional business subscription models. The new era of entrepreneurial content consumption and how to break free from subscription fatigue. Innovative approaches to content monetization that empower creators to set their own fees. The future of content creation and consumption in a world moving away from traditional subscription-based models. -
Neil Emeigh is the CEO and Founder of Rayobyte, a ~45 person proxy and data collection company with over 4000 customers and 50 employees. In a nutshell, he helps companies gather data online at scale.
âRayobyte is an award-winning proxy provider committed to reliability and ethics. They are the largest US-based proxy provider and offer a wide range of services from data center proxies to boutique data scraping.
âThe first 3 months of business during his college life the company made:
$100k in revenue in year 1
$1.1m in Year 2
$2.9m in year 3
âFast forward to today, the revenue is growing rapidly on one of their most important product lines. Neil has grown his company by himself, entirely bootstrapped, and recently turned down an offer to sell it for $25m.
What you will learn
Learn how proxies enable companies to gather large amounts of online data through web scraping while maintaining privacy and avoiding detection.
Understand how using proxies and VPNs can help protect your online privacy by preventing tracking and manipulation of search results, such as flight prices.
Discover the role of web scraping in helping businesses collect valuable data like competitor pricing, product availability, and customer reviews for better decision-making.
Understand the potential of AI in enhancing data scraping by making it easier to analyze and interpret large datasets, although the technology is still evolving.
Learn the importance of staying authentic, focused, and aligned with your passion when building an online business, as illustrated by Neilâs entrepreneurial journey.
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Luis Garcia is a seasoned international executive with over 25 years of experience in technology, digital media, and education. He specializes in driving new ventures and products to rapid growth by building effective teams that harness innovation, technology, and creativity to solve complex problems.
He is the president of PETE, an Orlando-based tech startup that offers a suite of cost-effective and customizable solutions that enable organizations to deliver personalized workforce learning at scale.
The PETE team is dedicated to harnessing the power of AI to help organizations of all sizes optimize their training initiatives, spanning from onboarding to regulatory compliance, product knowledge, technical skills, and more, without hiring additional training resources.
Before joining PETE, Luis made substantial contributions to Full Sail University over nearly twenty years. His tenure as VP of Full Sail Online marked a transformative era for the institution, where he helped establish it as a pioneer in online education and significantly expanded the reach of its programs.
Later, as VP of Emerging Technologies, Luis facilitated a strategic shift from students using technology as a creative tool to becoming architects and originators of new technology, ensuring the university stayed ahead of rapidly evolving industry trends.
What you will learn Learn how generative AI can revolutionize workforce learning by automating course creation and tailoring training materials to individual needs. Understand the potential of generative AI in enhancing productivity, allowing businesses to scale their training efforts without expanding their resources. Discover the future of generative AI, focusing on narrow use cases that address specific business problems, leading to more effective implementations. Explore how to integrate generative AI into your business to optimize training initiatives, from onboarding to skill development, ensuring employees receive personalized and engaging learning experiences. Gain insights into the benefits of combining human expertise with generative AI to create high-quality, relevant training content that maintains the unique perspective of industry experts. -
David Pollet is the CEO of Incremental and a repeat entrepreneur with over 20 years of startup experience.
He has extensive history across startup environments and the lessons he has learned come from what he calls "a mix of big wins and big fails."
David is a âGo to Market Growth Leaderâ with experience scaling Saas startups and public company divisions ranging from $5M-$100M+ in ARR. 25-years of experience in Sales, Marketing and Strategy leadership roles.
He is a team-builder with experience translating long-term strategic growth initiatives into operating plans that can be executed, measured, and improved continuously.
He has a proven track record of accelerating growth during times of transition. Deep knowledge and experience transitioning transactional businesses such as media arbitrage and data sales into Saas businesses with complex, multi-year committed engagements.
He is well-versed in Identity Management, Measurement & Attribution, Machine Learning, Data Sales, and all Media types (incl. Linear TV, CTV, Digital and Social Video).
Known for partnering closely with product, engineering and finance, he easily identifies opportunities for innovation and profitable growth.
What you will learn Learn how to leverage data for maximizing e-commerce revenue. Understand the role of AI in automating the collection and interpretation of e-commerce sales data. Discover the process of using machine learning to predict daily sales and align disparate data sources. Understand the impact of retail media networks on advertising performance. Discover the journey from traditional online advertising to advanced machine learning techniques. -
With over 20 years of experience as a serial marketing measurementtechnology entrepreneur, Kristin Luck's management consulting firm, ScaleHouse, focuses on nontraditional growth strategies for data driven marketing technology firms and market research companies.
She understands first-hand the demands and distractions faced by business owners and led and consulted for many high growth businesses in the US., Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific in almost every capacity.
She brings a perspective to growth that transcends sales and marketing and skilled at optimizing efforts and calibrating teams for growth thatâs both immediate and sustainable while ensuring your companyâs valuation is maximized.
Kristin is a founder focused on helping fellow founders and executive teams scale and monetize their businesses.
She is also a licensed investment banker and knows what deals look like from both sides of the table after participating in both acquisitions and exits from $30M to $250M with over 20 years of experience scaling companies quickly while driving high valuations.
In 2000, she co-founded OTX, an online research business that was named the fastest growing research firm in the world in 2002 and 2003 and was subsequently acquired by Zelnick Media & Pilot Group and again by Ipsos in 2007.
Kristin then founded Forefront Consulting Group, a research technology firm that was acquired by Decipher. Decipher was acquired by FocusVision in 2014 after seven consecutive years of triple percentage growth.
She has advised and consulted for high growth brands, including Voxpopme, Annik (acquired by Capgemini), Dstillery, Kelton (acquired by Material), SameSurf, Remesh and Forsta (acquired by Press Ganey).
What you will learn Learn how AI can aid in business growth by leveraging synthetic data for better accuracy and reliability in market research. Understand the importance of tracking data to improve business performance and optimize for sale. Learn how to distill important data points to make informed business decisions. Understand the value of recurring revenue models. Discover the importance of planning for a business sale. -
Kordel K France is the founder and lead engineer of pioneering machine sensing startup Theta Diagnostics.
For the better part of the last decade, he has been working with his incredible team to build a new type of nanotechnology sensor and multi-modal AI platform that enables machinesâ sense of smell.
His driving mission is to give machines the sense of hyper-sensitive smell through machine olfaction and accelerate a new paradigm in robotics and AI.
Kordel is a technologist, inventor, and multi-disciplined engineer whose reward function is maximized by teaching machines to solve complex problems through AI.
While most of his recent work is contained in the bootstrapping of Theta and its acquirers, he has also had the privilege of working with and learning from incredible engineers at some of the worldâs best companies in solving challenging technology problems.
Although his focus has been on the engineering of sensor systems and multi-modal AI, he has deep manufacturing and hardware development experience that enables him as a comprehensive product developer and technical leader.
His experience spans computer vision, autopilot development, aircraft design & simulation, natural language processing, swarm intelligence, and optics.
What you will learn How AI can give machines a sense of smell. The importance of integrating all five human senses into AI for achieving human-level intelligence. The role of machine olfaction in detecting medical conditions through breath analysis. The potential of AI in agriculture, starting with self-driving tractors. Kordel's journey into AI, inspired by his childhood experiences on a farm. The evolution and current state of AI education, and the importance of math and statistics in AI development. How AI models need to be explainable, especially in critical fields like healthcare. -
Brian Beckcom is a Computer Scientist, Philosopher, & Trial Lawyer based in Houston, Texas.
He has been voted a Texas Super Lawyer 14 consecutive timesâevery single year he has been eligible. Brianâs law firm, VB Attorneys, is one of the best law firms in the United States, and has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars for the firmâs clients, including many record-breaking results.
âBrian also hosts Lessons from Leaders with Brian Beckcom, a popular podcast featuring military leaders, sports stars, New York Times best selling authors, scientists, and more.
âBrian is a former Division I athlete at Texas A&M (basketball). He is currently a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a single-digit golfer, and an accomplished fly fisherman.
âBrian graduated from Texas A&M University with degrees in Computer Science & Philosophy. He was a member of the Texas A&M basketball team and one of the leaders of the Corps of Cadets, the oldest military organization in the State of Texas.
âBrian then attended the University of Texas School of Law, where he was one of the top students. He graduated with honors, served as an Officer on the Texas Law Review, & was the starting free safety for the Legal Eagles.
âBrian is consistently viewed by his peers as one of the best lawyers of his generation. Brian has also published hundreds of articles and 6 books about success, happiness, leadership, and other important topics.
What you will learn Learn about the intersection of computer science, philosophy, and law. Discover why purpose and meaning are more important than pursuing happiness directly. Understand the limitations of artificial intelligence compared to human intelligence. Discover the potential impact of large language models on industries like law. Understand the potential dangers of leaving AI development solely to tech companies. Explore the importance of having leaders who are well-versed in ethics, especially when it comes to the development and regulation of artificial intelligence. -
Ken Schmidt is one of the most sought-after executive advisors and speakers. He earned his acclaim by leading Harley-Davidson's remarkable turnaround from financial ruin to global dominance in the 1990s.
That transformation was based on his highly unconventional re-positioning of the motorcycle iconâs marketplace presence. Ken shifted the companyâs culture from a âproduct-firstâ mindset to one that prioritized being memorable for how they connect with people.
The company swiftly grew to become the most successful player in the fiercely-competitive worldwide motorcycle industry with the highest levels of customer loyalty of any consumer hardware brand in existence.
âKenâs success, unconventional business approach and playful outspokenness ultimately led him to consulting assignments with household-name brands and made him a highly requested speaker, with more than 1,200 keynotes presented globally to date.
âHe is also the author of Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance, ghost-author of â100 Years of Harley-Davidsonâ (the best-selling motorsports book of all time), host of the Tailgating with Geniuses podcast and co-founder of Torque Sessions Leadership Training.
What you will learn Discover Ken Schmidtâs lifelong passion for motorcycles, inspired by icons like Evel Knievel, which led him to his pivotal role at Harley-Davidson. Learn how Harley-Davidson's turnaround involved shifting from a product-focused to a people-first approach. Understand how the establishment of the Harley Owners Group (HOG) turned dealerships into social hubs, which fostered a sense of belonging and camaraderie among riders. See how Harley-Davidson's success was built on distinctive branding pillars like lifestyle, freedom, camaraderie, individuality, and rebellion, making the brand stand out in a commoditized market. Recognize the importance of emphasizing human connection, as Harley-Davidson focused on making customers feel special and validated, leading to repeated business and deep brand loyalty. Reflect on how AI and technology can be used to enhance human connection rather than replace it, making businesses more human by allowing them to focus on customer interactions and validation. -
Keith Goode has been the Vice President of Client Services at ZeroedIn for more than 10 years, where he leads the implementation and support efforts of the ZeroedIn platform used to transform HR, talent and business data into actionable intelligence.
What you will learn Discover how AI is revolutionizing HR by turning data into actionable insights for better decision-making. See how workforce analytics can help organizations uncover valuable insights from historical data to improve their human capital strategies. Learn how analytics can supercharge learning management systems, helping employees get the right training to meet company goals. Find out how AI models can identify organizational trends and predict future changes to stay ahead of the curve. Explore how data-driven insights can help find the perfect balance between remote and in-office work in the post-pandemic world.'
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Previously, Keith held various management consulting and corporate roles at General Dynamics, AON Hewitt and Saba. With over 20 years delivering human capital management and business intelligence solutions, Keith finds it exciting to deploy tools and techniques such as Data Mining, Collective Listening, Machine Learning and Predictive Modeling in a platform that solves real world HR and business issues. -
Brad is the Founder & CEO of Jozu and a project lead for the open source http://Kitops.ml project, a toolset designed to increase the speed and safety of building, testing, and managing AI/ML models in production.
âThis is Bradâs second startup, his first (Codenvy, the marketâs first container-based developer environment) was sold to Red Hat in 2017.
âIn his 25-year career in the developer tools and DevOps software market, heâs been the GM for Amazonâs API Gateway, and built open- and closed-source products that have been leaders in Gartner Magic Quadrants.
âIn his free time he enjoys cycling, reading, and vintage cars.
âWhat you will learn Learn the importance of protecting intellectual property and sensitive data in AI. Comprehend how AI is less deterministic and more human-like than traditional software. Recognize the challenges companies face in integrating AI while keeping their data secure. Explore the process and collaboration needed between data scientists and software engineers. Examine a real-world example of using AI for inventory management in a global retailer. Identify the problem of model drift and how to address it. Distinguish between consumer AI applications and enterprise AI needs. Appreciate the rapid pace of AI development and its unprecedented nature. -
Matt Clark is the founder of The Virtual Edge through which he has helped 1700+ entrepreneurs from 26+ countries create systems to grow exponentially. He is a seasoned expert in the field of sales, marketing and business development, with more than a decade of experience in various industries from energy to telecoms and more.
He is also a TV show host of âThe Rainmaker Showâ, which is launching soon and is aired on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon, Samsung & LG TV.
Currently, Matt is on a mission to help service based entrepreneurs create freedom through systems. He has spoken on stages around the world with the likes of John Demartini, Kane Minkus, Les Brown, Paul O'Mahony and many more.
What you will learn Hear about Matt's transformative journey from working as a waiter to becoming a successful business owner and mentor. Understand how Virtual Edge helps entrepreneurs generate leads and grow their businesses in a competitive digital landscape. Find out Matt's secret techniques for turning cold outreach messages into valuable leads on LinkedIn. Uncover strategies to navigate and conquer platform algorithms while maintaining high engagement levels. Learn the essential steps to creating a LinkedIn profile that attracts and converts leads. Get insights into how Matt leverages AI tools to dramatically boost his productivity and sales outcomes. -
Richard White is founder and CEO of Fathom.video, a free app that records, transcribes and highlights your calls so you can focus on the conversation instead of taking notes.
âFathom was a part of the Y-Combinator W21 batch, is one of only 50 Zoom App Launch Partners, and is one of a small handful of companies Zoom has invested in directly via their Zoom Apps Fund.
âPrior to Fathom, Richard founded UserVoice, one of the leading platforms that technology companies, from startups to the Fortune 500, use for managing customer feedback and making strategic product decisions.
âRichard previously worked on Kiko, a company in the first batch of Y-Combinator, with Justin Kan and Emmett Shear who subsequently went on to found Twitch.
Richard is passionate about designing intuitive productivity tools with delightful user experiences.
What you will learn Discover how Fathom.video, a free app that records, transcribes, and highlights your calls, can revolutionize your productivity by allowing you to focus on conversations instead of taking notes. Understand how Richard's frustration with taking notes during user research calls inspired the creation of Fathom, an AI-powered tool that summarizes meetings. Learn how Richard's early exposure to computers and programming at a young age fueled his passion for technology and led to a successful career in the tech industry. Gain insights into the era of building custom computers and how it compares to today's plug-and-play devices like MacBooks. -
Rajeev Kapur is a seasoned high tech executive with broad global experience. Heâs worked in over 20 countries across the United States, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
He is passionate about repairing broken market strategies, company cultures, and leadership stagnation to identify and capture new business opportunities.
Rajeev was recognized as a CEO of the year finalist for 2011-2012 from Tech America and was a finalist for Entrepreneur of The Year from the Orange County Business Journal.
In 2023, he wrote AI Made Simple: A Beginnerâs Guide to Generative Intelligence.
What you will learn Discover Rajeev Kapurâs rich history as a high-tech executive and his groundbreaking work with AI in audio technology Understand the origins of his fascination with AI, starting with innovations that predate modern technologies like Appleâs Spatial Audio Explore the unexpected advancements in generative AI and their transformative potential across industries Find out why Rajeev was compelled to write âAI Made Simpleâ in response to the rapid evolution of generative AI Delve into how AI is reshaping various sectors including healthcare and business, and its broader societal implications Gain insights into the future of urban planning with AI. Imagine cities with smarter transportation systems and fewer accidents Reflect on the philosophical questions raised by AI, particularly its effects on creativity and the search for human purpose in an automated world -
Nick Bostrom is a Professor at Oxford University and the founding director of the Future of Humanity Institute.
Nick is also the worldâs most cited philosopher aged 50 or under. He is the author of more than 200 publications, including Anthropic Bias (2002), Global Catastrophic Risks (2008), Human Enhancement(2009), and Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (2014), a wrote a New York Times bestseller which sparked a global conversation about the future of AI.
âHis work has pioneered many of the ideas that frame current thinking about humanityâs future (such as the concept of an existential risk, the simulation argument, the vulnerable world hypothesis, the unilateralistâs curse, etc.), while some of his recent work concerns the moral status of digital minds.
âHe has been on Foreign Policyâs Top 100 Global Thinkers list twice and was included in Prospectâs World Thinkers list.
âHe has just published a new book called âDeep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World.â
What you will learn Find out why Nick is spending time in seclusion in Portugal Nick shares the big ideas from his new book âDeep Utopiaâ, which dreams up a world perfectly fixed by AI Discover why Nick got hooked on AI way before the internet was a big deal and how those big future questions sparked his path What would happen to our jobs and hobbies if AI races ahead in the creative industries? Nick shares his thoughts Gain insights into whether AI is going to make our conversations better or just make it easier for people to push ads and political agendas Plus loads more! -
Ari Tulla is a San Francisco-based entrepreneur, co-founder, and CEO of the smart nutrition service Elo. Elo uses an AI personalization engine to turn food from the cause of disease into your best medicine.
Ari is also an active angel investor and advisor with a portfolio of 50 startups, including Virta Health, Verge Motorcycles, Levels, and Ćura.
Previously, Ari was the CEO of Quest Analytics, the market leader in doctor data and network management. Ari led the company through a pivotal growth stage from $15M to $40M in revenue. Before joining Quest Analytics, Ari was co-founder and CEO of BetterDoctor, a doctor search engine.
BetterDoctor raised $30M from first-tier investors, including NEA and Uncork Capital. In June 2018, BetterDoctor was acquired by private equity firm Vestar Capital. Before BetterDoctor, Ari led Nokiaâs game and application studios.
After years of family health struggles, Ari has dedicated his life to building companies that help people live better. His companies, BetterDoctor, Quest Analytics, and Elo, have helped over a hundred million people gain better access to healthcare.
When not working or parenting his two young children with his wife, Ari spends his time on the steep cliffs, powdery slopes, and big cold waves that only Northern California can offer.
What you will learn Explore the origins of mobile gaming with a Nokia innovator who helped launch the first popular mobile game Trace the meteoric rise of mobile gaming from a small niche to surpassing the music, movie, and book industries Ari shares his firsthand experiences as an entrepreneur instrumental in shaping the early mobile and smartphone markets Discover how personal health challenges propelled Ari into creating health-focused startups Understand the transformative impact of integrating AI and nutrition to revolutionize personal health solutions Gain insights into the evolution of health tech, and the future role of AI and wearable devices in enhancing wellness -
Jeff Amerine is nationally recognized for the creation of lasting venture ecosystems and co-authored the bestselling book, âCreating Startup Junkies â Building Sustainable Venture Ecosystems in Unexpected Placesâ.
Jeff has held senior leadership positions in nine startups and multiple Fortune 500 companies, including American Freightways and FedEx Freight. He has made more than 90+ venture investments.
Jeff now leads several organizations and companies, including Startup Junkie Consulting, Innovation Junkie, and Cadron Capital Partners.
Jeff served as Associate Vice Provost, Research and Economic Development, and Director of Technology Ventures at the University of Arkansas until leaving to pursue Startup Junkie Consulting full-time in 2015.
Jeff still serves as an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas.
What you will learn Uncover the secrets behind Jeffâs success, from his military upbringing to his pivotal roles in both startups and Fortune 500 companies Dive into Jeffâs insights on venture investments and learn where he sees the best opportunities for growth Explore the intersection of military discipline and entrepreneurial spirit Gain valuable lessons in leadership and team cohesion Learn about Jeffâs unique consulting model with Startup Junkie Jeff shares insights from his experiences in building, scaling, and exiting multiple businesses Gain practical advice and actionable strategies for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship Plus loads more! -
Jeremy Parker graduated from Boston University in 2007, majoring in film production. His first feature-length documentary secured the Audience Award at the 2006 Vail Film Festival.
Following his academic achievements, Jeremy embarked on a diverse career path.
While working for MV Sport, he established a Creative Promotional Product Division. Then, in collaboration with his brother David and Jesse Itzler, Jeremy co-founded an eCommerce platform designed to distribute unique promotion codes through social media influencersâ Facebook and Twitter posts.
Currently serving as the Co-Founder and CEO of Swag (acquired by Custom Ink in Nov. 2021), Jeremy has positioned the company as the premier destination for businesses looking to purchase and distribute quality promotional products.
What you will learn Discover Jeremyâs journey from an award-winning filmmaker to the entrepreneurial force behind Swag.com - Promotional Products & Branded Merchandise Uncover the innovative beginnings that positioned Swag as a preferred partner for giants like Facebook, Google, and Amazon Explore Parkerâs creative upbringing and how a significant moment at the Vail Film Festival redirected his career path Learn from Parkerâs initial ventures into business, starting with a t-shirt company, and the lessons learned from facing failures Gain insights into embracing creativity, navigating startup challenges, and the relentless pursuit of innovation Discover the power of diversification and turning ideas into reality Plus loads more! -
Oshri Cohen is an expert technologist with over 20 years of experience in growing and founding startups, and challenging the conventional wisdom of early CTO hires.
Many founders are advised to invest heavily in a CTO from the outset, often before securing their first paying customer. Oshri offers a fresh perspective on this approach, emphasizing the risks associated with premature hires.
Oshri is a CTO who knows more software and coding languages, frameworks, architectures and technologies than he cares to count. He is an ex-executive at multiple startups and ex-founder of his own custom development shop.
He is disrupting the popular thought that startups need a full-time CTO and could save on average $400K per year in direct technical leadership costs through the use of a Fractional-CTO, which is his primary business.
Oshri is also disrupting the technical recruiting business through the use of recruiters that are also engineers and can evaluate candidates on a deep technical level before recommending candidates to clients and only deal with fixed-cost mandates.
Apart from that, Oshri is also involved in what he calls a âDev agency representation serviceâ where he acts as a âlawyerâ of sorts for companies who need to hire outsourced development agencies.
After 23 years in technology, Oshri has developed the ability to spot industry-spanning business problems a mile away.
âOshri has developed a reputation as a problem solver, leading many startups and Fortune 100 founders and CEOs to keep him around as their technical right-hand.
âOshri takes pride in providing impartial and unbiased advice and guidance, more than just your traditional consultant.
What you will learn How a $100,000 investment in a startup led to a tough lesson in business The challenges of transitioning from a successful consulting business to navigating the startup world How the 2008 financial crisis forced a return to employment Understand the concept of a âfractional CTOâ and how it can transform businesses Discover the evolving role of a CTO across different stages of a business Gain insights into the minimalist approach to tools and systems Learn why AI is seen as a force multiplier in tech, not a replacement for human intelligence and creativity Plus loads more! - Se mer
