Forward Thinking Founders

Welcome to Early Bets: This is a segment on the show called "Early Bets". I find young ambitious people who haven't found their thing yet, but might be starting a company soon. If you are an investor or journalist, these are the episodes to watch to meet young founders to support before they are on the radar. ★ Support this podcast ★

This is a segment of Partner Mondays, where I talk to venture capitalists about what it's like on the other side of the table. Today, we're talking to Leo Polovets, a GP at Susa Ventures ★ Support this podcast ★

This is the Sunday Roundup! TSR is where chat with 1-4 other people in tech about what's going on in the world. The format is very casual. Today's roundup is co-hosted by Jad Esber! ★ Support this podcast ★

About this episode: Michael is the founder of Jungled. Jungled helps you keep your house plants alive and healthy with intuitive technology and embedded expertise.Listen to this episode if:You have house plants and want to keep them healthyWant to have a house plant in the futureAre curious how the technology works for JungledWant to hear the origin story of JungledWant to hear the big vision!---------Starting a startup with cofounders in a remote world is hard...This episode is sponsored by Sidekick. When you're starting a startup, being in the same room sometimes feels like magic. Sidekick is a hardware device that connects remote teams with an always-on video call. This allows founding teams and fast teams to act as if they were in the same room, even if they are on different continents. Save $5/mo off per device by purchasing your Sidekick from this link.Find the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here. ★ Support this podcast ★

About this episode: Chris Pattison is the founder of HackerStash. HackerStash is a weekly tournament designed to help makers support digital projects and services they love, and keep their own project moving forward too.Listen to this episode if:Are a maker/hackerWant to learn about new incentive models for foundersWant to hear about the origin story of this coWant to become a potential maker on HackerstashWant to hear the big vision for Hackerstash!---------Starting a startup with cofounders in a remote world is hard...This episode is sponsored by Sidekick. When you're starting a startup, being in the same room sometimes feels like magic. Sidekick is a hardware device that connects remote teams with an always-on video call. This allows founding teams and fast teams to act as if they were in the same room, even if they are on different continents. Save $5/mo off per device by purchasing your Sidekick from this link.Find the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here. ★ Support this podcast ★

About this episode: James McAulay is the cofounder of Encore. Encore is the fastest way to find and book great musicians.Listen to this episode if:Want to learn about EncoreAre curious how they weathered the COVD stormWant to hear more about the origin story of EncoreWant to book a musician for a wedding in the futureWant to hear the big vision for Encore!---------Starting a startup with cofounders in a remote world is hard...This episode is sponsored by Sidekick. When you're starting a startup, being in the same room sometimes feels like magic. Sidekick is a hardware device that connects remote teams with an always-on video call. This allows founding teams and fast teams to act as if they were in the same room, even if they are on different continents. Save $5/mo off per device by purchasing your Sidekick from this link.Find the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here. ★ Support this podcast ★

About this episode:  Colin Keeley is the cofounder of Avocado Audio.  Avocado is a platform for the world’s best audio courses. Ditch the screen and turn your spare listening into productive learning time.Listen to this episode if:Are a podcast hostWant to create a course, but don't want to create a videoWant to hear how to monetize audio in a more efficient way Want to hear the origin story of this companyWant to hear the big vision for Avacado---------Starting a startup with cofounders in a remote world is hard...This episode is sponsored by Sidekick. When you're starting a startup, being in the same room sometimes feels like magic. Sidekick is a hardware device that connects remote teams with an always-on video call. This allows founding teams and fast teams to act as if they were in the same room, even if they are on different continents. Save $5/mo off per device by purchasing your Sidekick from this link.Find the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here. ★ Support this podcast ★

This is a segment of Partner Mondays, where I talk to venture capitalists about what it's like on the other side of the table. Today, we're talking to Mac Conwell, the founder of Rarebreed Ventures. In this episode, we talk about:How Mac got into VCMac's path into techBreaking down how venture capital funds workWhat he looks for in founders to invest inThe power of TwitterWhat he looks for in founders who want to break inFollow Mac on Twitter here.---------Starting a startup with cofounders in a remote world is hard...This episode is sponsored by Sidekick. When you're starting a startup, being in the same room sometimes feels like magic. Sidekick is a hardware device that connects remote teams with an always-on video call. This allows founding teams and fast teams to act as if they were in the same room, even if they are on different continents. Save $5/mo off per device by purchasing your Sidekick from this link.Find the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here. ★ Support this podcast ★

About this episode: Jonathan Moed is the cofounder of Startup Universal. Startup Universal is a content platform covering technology startups globally with a focus on emerging startup ecosystems—those with untapped growth potential that are currently under-covered and underserved.Listen to this episode if:Want to learn about new startup hubsAre curious who to evaluate a geography for their startup sceneWant to hear more about Jonathans backgroundWant to hear the origin story Want to hear the big vision for Startup Universal!---------Starting a startup with cofounders in a remote world is hard...This episode is sponsored by Sidekick. When you're starting a startup, being in the same room sometimes feels like magic. Sidekick is a hardware device that connects remote teams with an always-on video call. This allows founding teams and fast teams to act as if they were in the same room, even if they are on different continents. Save $5/mo off per device by purchasing your Sidekick from this link.Find the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here. ★ Support this podcast ★

About this episode: Chris Herd is the cofounder of Firstbase.  Firstbase lets companies supply and manage all the physical equipment their remote teams need to do great work at homeListen to this episode if you:You have a remote teamAre curious about supplies a remote team would needWant to hear how Chris got the initial idea.Are curious how Firstbase works with different teamsWant to hear the big vision for Firstbase!---------Starting a startup with cofounders in a remote world is hard...This episode is sponsored by Sidekick. When you're starting a startup, being in the same room sometimes feels like magic. Sidekick is a hardware device that connects remote teams with an always-on video call. This allows founding teams and fast teams to act as if they were in the same room, even if they are on different continents. Save $5/mo off per device by purchasing your Sidekick from this link.Find the Forward Thinking Newsletter here. Find me on Twitter here. ★ Support this podcast ★