Founders Unplugged

In Part Two of my conversation with Perdie and M from Hotbed we delve into the intricacies of the startup ecosystem, emphasizing the need for more in-depth discussions about entrepreneurship. We explore the challenges founders face, including the overwhelming amount of conflicting advice, the importance of authenticity, and the dynamics of investor relationships. The conversati

In this conversation, the founders of Hotbed, M and Perdie, share their unique entrepreneurial journeys and discuss the evolution of Hotbed from its early roots at Tech Hub to becoming a virtual accelerator designed to support founders globally. They explore the challenges and opportunities they faced during the pandemic, the development of Hotbed’s revenue model, and the impor

Welcome to Part Two of my conversation with Sam Oliver. Here we discuss the complexities of building software, particularly in the financial sector, and the potential of AI in automating sales processes. He emphasizes the importance of customer engagement and the evolution of conversational AI, while also addressing ethical considerations and the balance between innovation and re

In Part One of my conversation with Sam Oliver, he shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing his experiences from starting his first startup at age 20 to his current venture, OpenFi, which aims to revolutionize the sales development process using AI. He discusses the importance of customer experience, the challenges faced during the acquisition of his previous company, and th

Welcome back to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this second part of my conversation with Soma Pirityi, co-founder and CEO of ETA Technologies, we explore his remarkable journey from Hungary to the UK and the entrepreneurial experiences that shaped his path. Soma shares the challenges he faced regarding the perception of entrepreneurship in Eastern Europe a

Welcome back to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this first part of my conversation with Soma Pirityi, co-founder and CEO of ETA Technologies, we dive into the intersection of entrepreneurship and venture capital. Soma shares valuable insights on the importance of team dynamics and psychometric testing for startup success. We discuss how to assess founder a

Welcome back to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this second part of my conversation with Toby Kernon, CEO and founder of Wagonex, we delve deeper into the entrepreneurial journey and the challenges that come with it. Make sure you have watched or listened Part One. Toby shares insights on the importance of having an entrepreneurial partner who understands

Welcome to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In Part One of my conversation with Toby Kernon, the CEO and founder of Wagonex, we discuss his entrepreneurial journey in the car subscription industry. Toby shares the challenges he faced in transitioning from trading to startups, the importance of building strong partnerships, and the realities of running a startu

Welcome back to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this second part of my conversation with Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and Breer co-founder and COO, Naman Tekriwal, we dive deeper into the practicalities of building a socially responsible company. Naman explains how Breer partners with bakeries like Maxims—the largest F&B group in Hong Kong—to co

Welcome to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this two-part conversation, I sit down with Naman Tekriwal, a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and the co-founder and COO of Breer. Naman shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a family of entrepreneurs in India to creating a sustainable craft beer company in Hong Kong. At just 13 years old, he founded Hig