Founder Storiez

0:00 - 5:25 Upbringing / First trip to the US / Early childhood memories. 5:26 - 8:10 is tech good or bad. 8:11 - 10:55 First computer / Entrepreneurial drive 10:56 - 14:48 First startup / Great algorithm bad business problem. 14:50 - 15:30 Timing for a startup 15:47 - 17:42 Shutting down a startup / Coral Reef 17:43 - 20:00 Second startup 20:03 - 21:21 Challenges in his 2nd startup 21:22 -23:22 Moving on after the DOT COM crash 23:24 - 25:37 What it takes to be a future thinker 25:38 - 27:41 Third startup 27:42 - 28:45 Motivation 28:50 - 30:00 Do problems get easier 30:01 - 31:33 How to stay focused 31:35 - 33:16 Startups are a long game 33:18 - 39:04 Fourth startup 39:05 - 42:03 Personal values & mission 42:04 - 44:07 Fundraising / Customer Focused 44:08 - 45:24 Speed bumps / Most work in unseen 45:30 - 47: 41 Hard times / Team 47:-43 - 49:35 Charachter of an entrepeneur 49:36 - 51:22 Mistakes to be avoided 51:58 - 53:00 Advice to the new entrepreneurs 53:05 - 56:40 Message to younger self / Lean In / Closing notes 

Humans are a companies biggest asset. Gareth Jones: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/garethmjones https://www.headstart.io/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ https://1000hires.com/

In this interview, we speak with Omer Molad Founder & CEO of Vervoe. Vervoe, an AI-powered platform that tests candidates on skills, helps remove unconscious biases from the hiring process. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into moving to a new country at a young age. Going into the army, moving across the world to Australia, and his journey to becoming a startup founder. After listening to Omer you can expect to walk away with: Humility. Following your gut. What it means to be a leader. Staying humble. and multiple more lessons. So enjoy and please spread the wisdom so more people can benefit.

In this interview, we speak with Tony Jamous Founder & CEO of Oyster. This Podcast is titled "Express your true self" Tony, left his home in Beirut at the age of 17 and from there, his journey began. He was the founder of Nexmo which he sold to Vonage for $230 Million. After working at Vonage, and taking time off, he founded his new company Oyster, based on his values and personal life mission. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into growing up in the Beruit, Personal Growth, Humility, how to express true vulnerability, and how to find a career that is aligned with your values. After listening to Tony you can expect to walk away with: Align your values together with your career. Take more risk. How to express vulnerability Staying humble. Building up your self-confidence and multiple more lessons. So enjoy and please spread the wisdom so more people can benefit.

In this interview, we speak with Charlotte Melkert Co-founder & CEO of EQUALTURE. This Podcast is titled "Embrace your naiveness and take the risk" When Charlotte began her journey, she had no idea what she was doing. And through lots of trial and error, she has become the incredible person, startup founder, CEO she is today. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into growing up in the Netherlands, launching her first company with her twin sister. Shutting one business down to start another. After listening to her you can expect to walk away with: • Embrace your naiveness. • Take more risk. • What it means to be a first-time CEO. • Staying humble. and multiple more lessons. So enjoy and please spread the wisdom so more people can benefit.

In this episode of Founder StorieZ with Ian Ramzy. Ian is the founder of ZipCall. A startup he founded out of his college dorm room. He shares the story of how he was able to scale to 100K users, make it to the front of Reddit. Being offered VC money to drop out of college and why he turned them down. So many incredible lessons in this interview. Please enjoy and don't forget to subscribe. Ephraim Yarmak https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Ian Ramzy https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianramzy/

In this episode of Founder StorieZ with Howard Behar, Howard is a renowned business leader, author, speaker. For 21 years Howard led Starbuck’s business as President of North America, and he became the founding President of Starbucks International opening the very first store outside of North America in Japan. During his tenure, he participated in the growth of the company from only 28 stores to over 15,000 stores spanning five continents. He served on the Starbucks Board of Directors for twelve years before retiring. He is the author of 2 books; It’s Not About the Coffee: Lessons on Leadership from a Life at Starbucks and The Magic Cup. In this episode, We go into his life story, how he landed at Starbucks, his time at Starbucks, and all the lessons he's learned along the way. Please enjoy and don't forget to subscribe. VIDEO EPISODE: https://youtu.be/oeGXNNTcncc Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Howard Behar: http://www.howardbehar.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-behar-24ba274/

In this interview, we speak with Dennis Mortensen Co-founder & CEO X.ai Dennis has an incredible story and an entrepreneurship career. He has started, failed, and sold multiple startups. In this conversation, we go into detail about how he got his start. How he views entrepreneurship, and practical lessons to building a company. Enjoy! Dennis Mortensen. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennismor... Ephraim Yarmak. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya...

In the interview, we speak with Barend Raaff Founder & CEO Harver. Barend has a fascinating humble story. In this interview, we speak about is humble beginnings, his entrepreneurial failures, and success. What it takes to build a world-class company and what it takes to lead in times of crisis.