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PODCAST 121: Lessons From Survival Mode: How to Kickstart Your Business with Matt Rizzetta

Sales Hacker

Years later, he’s got a thriving business that is not venture capital backed. His wife was pregnant with their first child, and he went out on a limb to try his hand at entrepreneurship. Years later, he’s got a thriving business but one that is not venture capital backed. Matt, welcome to the show.

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Drata’s CEO Adam Markowitz on creating a culture of cyber security

Intercom, Inc.

After working on NASA’s Space Shuttle Main Engine, he went on to develop Portfolium, a social networking platform that allows students and graduates to showcase skills beyond the traditional resume to potential employers. Portfolium was eventually acquired, but the team behind it never stopped thinking about a better way to do it.

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Venture capitalist Harry Stebbings on getting into venture

Intercom, Inc.

What the soon-to-be podcast host and venture capitalist calls to mind is a somewhat forgettable scene where Peter Thiel becomes Facebook’s first major investor. It was the first time Harry came across venture capital, and, he tells us, he was instantly hooked. There’s no right way to do venture. Delighted to have you.

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How to Be an Entrepreneur in 30 Clear Ways

Neil Patel

We all have a great team and support network behind us. If you don’t respect your partner(s), your team won’t last long. Fill your team with people who have great character and you’re well on your way to success. Your customers’ complaints are how you identify your business’s weaknesses.

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The 18 Outstanding Speakers at SaaStock LatAm 2019

SaaStock

The SaaStock team will be landing in São Paulo to run the region’s first Pan-Latin American SaaS conference, SaaStock LatAm. Delving even deeper into the entrepreneurial seas, Patrick was Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Alpine Investors in San Francisco, as well as Program Officer at the Center for Entrepreneurship at Stanford.

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How to Start a Business

Neil Patel

It’s also easier than ever, thanks to the golden age of entrepreneurship we currently live in. You can then use it to arrange for the required capital to launch your product or service. Follow this up by building your team and finding a location if you’re opening a physical store. Starting your own business is the dream, right?

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46 Bad Ass Sales Podcasts Every Sales Professional Should Follow in 2019

Sales Hacker

Take notes, highlight the best parts, and share important takeaways with your team. Bowery Capital Startup Sales Podcast. Producer/Host: Bowery Capital. Bowery Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm with a soft spot for tech startups. If you can’t solve their problems, you will NEVER sell anything.

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