247. Million-Dollar Misunderstandings: How to Fix Tech-Business Disconnect Mar 26, 2025

Companies invest millions in tech projects every day. Some deliver remarkable returns while others crash and burn, wasting fortunes and careers.

The deciding factor? Rarely the technology itself—it's the disconnect between technical implementation and business objectives.

In this episode, you'l...

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246. 5 Types of Innovation Leaders: From Nonsense to C-Suite Mar 19, 2025

Some "Heads of Innovation" are glorified event planners while others transform entire businesses.

In this episode, you'll learn how to identify which type of innovation leader you're dealing with and what that means for your career or business.

This episode is for you if you:

  • Want to pursue
  • ...
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242. Big Tech vs Little Tech: What Non-Technical Leaders Need to Know Feb 19, 2025

What’s good for Big Tech isn’t always good for Little Tech, and vice versa.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the key differences between these two worlds and what they mean for you.

Listen to learn: 

  • Which Big Tech lessons don't apply in Little Tech and vice versa.

  • The unique adva

    ...
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239. Do you really need a co-founder? Jan 29, 2025

Do you really need a co-founder? There's intense pressure in the startup world to find co-founders, but the data tells a surprising story.

MIT research shows that solo founders are actually more than twice as likely to succeed compared to teams, while Harvard research reveals that 65% of high-po...

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237. Introduction to crypto for smart beginners Jan 15, 2025

Cryptocurrency is becoming a bigger financial and political force in our world, especially after Donald Trump's return to the White House.

This is why smart people who want to have an impact in the world need to learn about it.

But, learning about crypto is difficult, because the loudest voices...

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232. Why Governments Are Tech's Most Powerful (and Overlooked) Innovators Dec 11, 2024

Think Silicon Valley was built by brilliant founders and venture capital? Think again.

Governments have been the secret force behind every major tech breakthrough - and understanding this could be crucial for your success, whether you are an innovator or an investor.

Economist Mariana Mazzucato...

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230. Starbucks vs LEGO: A Tale of Two Digital Transformations Nov 27, 2024

Why do some companies nail digital transformation while others just waste millions?

In this episode you'll learn from two very different case studies: Starbucks and Lego.

The founder of Starbucks, the company that pioneered mobile ordering, is now saying they went too far with tech. Meanwhile, ...

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229. The $50,000 Mistakes These Founders Almost Made (And How They Avoided Them) Nov 20, 2024

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225. How To Get ROI From A Tech Conference Oct 23, 2024

You can get your dream job, your dream client or your ideal investor at a tech event. But, going to a tech conference can also be a spectacular waste of money.

So how do you get the former and avoid the latter? Listen to this episode to find out.

 

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

02:00 Why you...

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223. Product management: from start-up to grown up Oct 09, 2024

If you want to understand how tech companies work from the inside, you need to know what product managers do.

People who master this skillset go on to be successful entrepreneurs, run tech companies and become leading venture capitalists.

Microsoft CEO Satay Nadella used to be a product manager...

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222. Product vs Marketing problems Oct 02, 2024

If you want to make a successful product, or have a great career, what do you need to focus on today?

Listen to this episode to find out.

 

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction 

02:06 Product vs. Marketing Problems

03:00 Job Interview Example

05:11 Experience v Networking

06:41 Retention Metrics...

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221. How Paypal innovates Sep 25, 2024

Do you want to know how one of the world’s largest fintech companies stays on top?

Paypal’s innovation strategy is actually simpler and cheaper than you probably think.

Listen to this episode to learn how this $78 billion dollar business keeps coming up with new ideas, so you can steal their st...

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