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Why do we buy the things we buy? Is it logic, habit, emotion, or something much deeper? In this episode of Startup Mindsets , I sit down with Mehdi Bouhassoune , author of Why Did You Buy That Drink? , to explore the fascinating psychology behind consumer behavior and purchasing decisions. Drawing from behavioral science, marketing, and real-world examples, Mehdi breaks down the hidden forces that…
Popular video editing product founder, Arto, enters the studio for this podcast. As the needs of video creation climb, Async helps creators scale their content with an easy to use video editor. It's what we used for our podcast editing needs. We discussed: Cutting through the noise of being a creator with the science of content How living in Armenia influenced his career aspirations from wanting…
This is a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss. In this episode of Startup Mindsets , I sit down with author Ritu Mehrish to unpack the ideas behind her book “Rewrite the Rules and the evolving expectations around work and family. One of the most thought-provoking parts of our conversation explores a cultural shift that doesn’t get talked about enough—why having a family is no longer as…
In this conversation, Ali Dastjerdi, founder of Raylu.ai , shares his journey from being born in Iran to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the AI and venture capital space. He discusses the evolution of his company, the challenges of finding product-market fit, and the unique insights gained from transitioning from an investor to a founder. The conversation delves into the role of AI in…
Raffaela is a tech entrepreneur turned board director, with experience on boards including Porsche, €5bn PE firm Mutares, and tech unicorn IU.Her newsletter, The AI Leadership Edge , delivers actionable insights to over 11.000 investors, board and business leaders.Previously, Raffaela founded CareerFoundry and WWV, scaling startups to eight figure revenues and building ventures in frontier…
It's been a while, I know... but we back in action! Back in September, Paul Cecil, joined us to share his story as VP of Strategy at ReAlpha, the world's first AI-powered, integrated real estate platform. We cover How AI products like ChatGPT are being used in business and our personal lives for enhanced productivity. A career highlight moment in ringing the Nasdaq bell in Times Square as his…
In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of the beverage industry with Jayla Siciliano, a Shark Tank alum and entrepreneur. Jayla shares her journey from corporate life to launching Bon Affair, a pioneering wine spritzer brand. Discover the challenges she faced in educating the market about a new product category and the successes that followed, including securing investment from Mark…
Stephan Schenk is the designer-turned-entrepreneur behind Stapelstein, the German startup that is redefining children’s play through vibrant, ultra-light “stacking stones” made from 100 % recyclable EPP. Inspired by a childhood spent in a family of educators, Stephan set out to get kids moving in the classroom; what began as a dynamic chair concept in 2016 quickly evolved into an open-ended play…
Alan Bautista is a good friend since high school. His career story is quite inspiring for those who feel stuck at dead end jobs maybe in the restaurant industry. We also delve into politics, family life, and shoot the shit in this unfiltered conversation. Order your copy of Startup Mindsets on Amazon: =…
What's up Startup Mindsets Nation! We've been out on the book tour in the Philippines but are BACK and better than EVER If you've bought a copy of Startup Mindsets already, you don't know how much that means to me, thank you 🙏 If you'd like to order a copy, find it on Amazon . Today's guest is Darren Cooke , the Chief Innovation/Entrepreneurship Officer at UC Berkeley . I was honored to have…