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Joel Di Trapani

An advice show about the real problems in startups.

business entrepreneurship

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00:28:40

51: How to sell 200k copies of a card game (with Cat...

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2025/01/12

Buy my game! I create a game from the ground up specifically for founders 🤯 it's called Pitch Please and I genuinely love playing it! Prepare to hustle your way to the top in this cutthroat pitching showdown. Convince, charm, and con your way into the hearts and wallets of your competitors. Get ready to play the ultimate game of selling your soul for success. The game is simple. Each round, every player matches a customer card with a product card and pitches the most absurd business they can

00:31:39

50: Idea to acquisition in 18 months (with Nadav...

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2024/12/01

Buy my game! I create a game from the ground up specifically for founders 🤯 it's called Pitch Please and I genuinely love playing it!Prepare to hustle your way to the top in this cutthroat pitching showdown. Convince, charm, and con your way into the hearts and wallets of your competitors. Get ready to play the ultimate game of selling your soul for success. The game is simple. Each round, every player matches a customer card with a product card and pitches the most absurd business they can

00:45:22

49: Why Most Startups Fail at Fundraising (with Cate...

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2024/11/24

00:39:29

48: The Secret to Thriving (with CJ Finley)

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2024/11/17

00:35:12

47: Why most networking fails (with Cherie Werner)

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2024/11/04

00:30:17

46: The secret to staying focused (with Jamie Fitch)

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2024/10/27

Buy my game! I create a game from the ground up specifically for founders 🤯 it's called Pitch Please and I genuinely love playing it!Prepare to hustle your way to the top in this cutthroat pitching showdown. Convince, charm, and con your way into the hearts and wallets of your competitors. Get ready to play the ultimate game of selling your soul for success. The game is simple. Each round, every player matches a customer card with a product card and pitches the most absurd business they can

00:32:56

45: Building great product teams (with Umberto Anderle)

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2024/10/20

00:36:52

44: Venture Capital vs Bootstrapping (with Charlie Ward)

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2024/10/20

00:41:04

43: Finding the right co-founder (with Cristo Pajust)

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2024/10/11

THE GUESTCristo Pajust is a serial entrepreneur and digital nomad who has built an impressive career across the globe. From launching a startup through Techstars and selling it, to leading the expansion of major companies like Groupon, Revolut, and Uber, Cristo’s experience in the startup world is unparalleled. He’s also known for launching Food Panda in Asia, making it a market leader in food ordering. Now, Cristo spends his time moving from country to country working on his latest venture aimed

00:36:38

42: Navigating burnout (with Janine Allis)

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2024/09/23

THE GUESTJanine Allis is a renowned entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Boost Juice, a global chain with nearly 700 stores in 12 countries. A regular on Australia's "Shark Tank," Janine has become a leading voice in business, offering her expertise in scaling companies and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. Beyond her business ventures, she is a bestselling author and a fierce advocate for health and well-being. THE QUESTIONS🔍 Navigating Burnout While Building

00:44:54

41: How do investors value startups? (with David Shein)

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2024/09/16

THE GUEST David Shein is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist, best known for founding Australia’s first unicorn, Com Tech Communications. Currently a partner at OIF Ventures, David has a wealth of experience in building and scaling businesses. He’s also an author, with his book "The Dumbest Guy at the Table," offering insights into his journey and the principles that have guided him. THE QUESTIONS🔍 How Do Investors Evaluate Startups? David breaks down the "5

00:39:43

40: How do you build a remote culture? (with Ash...

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2024/09/09

THE GUEST Ash Allison is an expert in company culture and team dynamics, currently serving as the VP of Operations & People at TRAILD. With an impressive background that spans consulting at Bain, practicing law (including helping an inmate off death row!), and leading People & Culture at Vygo, Ash brings a wealth of experience to the table. She's also an award-winning book club organiser and an aspiring author, all while being one of the kindest and most engaging people you'll ever

00:30:03

39: Do product and customer success always hate each...

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2024/09/02

Bret Siers is the CEO & Co-founder at AdoptIQ, a startup that delivers your playbook to users exactly when, where, and how they need it. Bret is creating the "GPS of Software," and has spent over 27 years training and developing leaders, making him a leading expert in the training space. He is an entrepreneur, coach, educator, trainer, and father of four, dedicated to helping people from all backgrounds achieve their definition of success.THE QUESTIONS🔍 How to Build Relationships

00:46:38

38: Is moving to the US worth it? (with Josh Pugh)

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2024/08/27

THE GUESTJosh Pugh, also known as America Josh, is a community builder, digital marketing expert, and founder of Fortnight Digital, a consultancy based in New York City. Originally from South Australia, Josh has become an essential resource for expats moving to the U.S. through his platform, America Josh. His website offers high-quality, accessible information on everything from visa issues to finding a place to live, making the daunting process of relocating to America a little easier. THE

00:34:46

37: Why do startups need Product Managers? (with Anna...

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2024/08/18

THE GUESTAnna Naumova is a seasoned product manager and the founder of Prodcast, a company dedicated to helping immigrants navigate their professional journeys in new countries. With a wealth of experience from working at top tech companies, including Apple, Anna shares her insights into the unique challenges faced by those new to the U.S. and how they can overcome them. THE QUESTIONS 🔍 Do Startups Really Need Product Managers?Anna offers a surprising take on whether small startups truly need

00:49:00

36: How do you hire developers? (with Laura Tacho)

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2024/08/05

THE GUESTLaura Tacho is the CTO at DX, an insights platform for measuring and improving developer productivity. Laura is also one of the greatest leadership coaches I have ever met, and I had the privilege of working with her for years. When I started working with Laura, I had zero engineers and no idea what I was doing in product at all, and step by step, she built me and my entire team up from scratch. Because of Laura's help, we went from a bit of a disaster for a product team to a

00:38:45

35: How do you trust your employees? (with...

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2024/07/23

THE GUESTLiz Wiseman‬ is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to top organizations worldwide. She wrote the New York Times bestsellers Multipliers, The Multiplier Effect, and Wall Street Journal bestsellers Rookie Smarts and Impact Players. She is the CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley. Some of her recent clients include Apple, AT&T, Disney, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Salesforce, Tesla, and X. Liz has

00:34:32

34: Should I quit my job? (with best-selling author...

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2024/07/14

THE GUESTAlex Starr is the best-selling author of Rewrite the Rules, a book he wrote to help you find the path where you get to define what success looks like. Alex wrote this book after years and over 100 episodes of his podcast, also called Rewrite the Rules which has over 100k downloads, a show sharing the stories of those who have changed what they thought was possible for their relationships, work and life. Now, Alex is the owner and CEO of Tomo Labs, a consumer product goods company aimed at

00:37:18

33: Should I sell my business? (with best-selling...

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2024/07/07

THE GUEST Touraj Parang is the best selling author of Exit Path: How to Win the Startup End Game. Touraj is currently the President and COO of Serve Robotics, but is a veteran Silicon Valley dealmaker. He is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and M&A expert who has sat in every seat around the table structuring and negotiating strategic transactions since the late 1990’s. Touraj has been a founder, executive, and trusted advisor to several fast-growing technology startups with exits to

00:34:38

32: How can I raise money internationally? (with...

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2024/06/30

THE GUESTCasey Flint is an investor at Square Peg, a global investment based in Australia that is on a mission to empower exceptional founders. They invest in the first round onward for Aussie, Kiwi, Israeli and South East Asian businesses. Before her entry into the world of venture, Casey was part of Uber’s early and explosive expansion into Australia. Casey loves to write about the startup world and regularly shares genuinely useful content. My American audience might find this particularly

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