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When your startup isn’t a startup anymore

Kym Huynh —  May 10, 2018 — Leave a comment

The goal for many startups is growth – rapid growth, so success means they won’t be startups for very long. Even if your startup grows slowly, there comes a time when you’re not a startup anymore.

Luke Hampshire is the co-founder of FlyAirly – think of them as the Uber of private jets. After launching, FlyAirly went global overnight, established a footprint in the UK and now they’re about to break into South East Asia.

Luke’s little startup is maturing into a fully fledged business, but he aims to keep the startup ethos as long as possible. In this episode of Masters Series, Luke explains why that’s important as he shares his roller-coaster experience of being a founder.

Whatever business you’re in, Luke’s story is sure to motivate you. And a warning for sensitive ears, Luke gets a bit passionate and uses some colourful language.

About Masters Series by WeTeachMe

Masters Series is a show about inspiring entrepreneurs, creative thinkers, and visionary dreamers, and the stories behind how they built their companies.

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AI – All the latest developments

Kym Huynh —  May 3, 2018 — Leave a comment

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been changing our lives for decades, but never has it felt more ubiquitous than now. From Siri to self-driving cars, AI is progressing rapidly and is becoming embedded in our everyday lives.

Susie Sheldrick works with technology consultants Silverpond, who are empowering 7-Eleven, Powercor and Australia Post with AI. Susie reveals that we don’t know how AI makes decisions and that’s what makes it such an exciting field to be working in.

Mark Chatterton is co-founder of inGenious AI, who are using Natural Language Programming (NLP) to create chatbots with a human feel. Mark’s goal is to eliminate interfaces with AI so that we can talk to them in the same way we talk with friends and family.

This episode of Masters Series provides an excellent introduction to the latest developments in AI with some simple advice on how to incorporate AI into your business.

About Masters Series by WeTeachMe

Masters Series is a show about inspiring entrepreneurs, creative thinkers, and visionary dreamers, and the stories behind how they built their companies.

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Podcast brought to you by

Thank you to Jahzzar for the music.

Masters Series is presented by WeTeachMe.

The Masters Series podcast is produced by Written & Recorded.

The views expressed by the contributors on this podcast and linked websites are not necessarily endorsed by the publisher.

Question of the day

What was your favourite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

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Building a powerhouse brand

Kym Huynh —  April 27, 2018 — Leave a comment

Marketing your brand online is not as simple as setting up a profile in cyberspace – it requires strategic social impact activities that highlight your competitive advantages.

Simon Mathonnet says forget about your logo, strapline and team colours. While those things are important, your brand is how your customers perceive your business.

As head of digital strategy with digital marketers Splashbox, Simon works with hundreds of businesses to build powerhouse brands.

In this podcast he highlights the 3 layers of a brand and how to use content and marketing to leverage them.

About Masters Series by WeTeachMe

Masters Series is a show about inspiring entrepreneurs, creative thinkers, and visionary dreamers, and the stories behind how they built their companies.

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Podcast brought to you by

Thank you to Jahzzar for the music.

Masters Series is presented by WeTeachMe.

The Masters Series podcast is produced by Written & Recorded.

The views expressed by the contributors on this podcast and linked websites are not necessarily endorsed by the publisher.

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What was your favourite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

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Navigating your startup’s critical years

Kym Huynh —  April 19, 2018 — Leave a comment

The first five years of your business are the most crucial. They can make you or break you – and your business!

Ruby Lee established Tribe9 to help funded startups, scale up. She says founders should get their hands dirty, but know when to delegate as the business grows. Ruby outlines 3 key things that all startups should be aware of in the first 5 years.

Adam Stone is the founder and CEO of Speedlancer – the world’s fastest freelance marketplace. Adam blew his pitch to Coastal Ventures in Silicon Valley and lived to tell the tale. At 23 he’s got plenty of time to recover and he describes how adjusting the pricing model quadrupled Speedlancer’s revenue in 2 months.

About Masters Series by WeTeachMe

Masters Series is a show about inspiring entrepreneurs, creative thinkers, and visionary dreamers, and the stories behind how they built their companies.

Subscribe to podcast

Podcast brought to you by

Thank you to Jahzzar for the music.

Masters Series is presented by WeTeachMe.

The Masters Series podcast is produced by Written & Recorded.

The views expressed by the contributors on this podcast and linked websites are not necessarily endorsed by the publisher.

Question of the day

What was your favourite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

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How to turn your passion into your business

Kym Huynh —  April 12, 2018 — Leave a comment

Most startup founders build their business around their passion. While that may fuel you to start your own venture, it takes a bit more to sustain your business and keep it going.

Vanessa Vanderhaven is an illustrator who launched her own business a year ago and says don’t be afraid to put yourself out there – you might just like the results.

Sheree Rubinstein co-founded the women-led co-working space One Roof and recommends building a board of advisors around you – even if they don’t realise that they’re your advisors!

Together they provide plenty of great tips and motivation to help you turn your passion into your business.

About Masters Series by WeTeachMe

Masters Series is a show about inspiring entrepreneurs, creative thinkers, and visionary dreamers, and the stories behind how they built their companies.

Subscribe to podcast

Podcast brought to you by

Thank you to Jahzzar for the music.

Masters Series is presented by WeTeachMe.

The Masters Series podcast is produced by Written & Recorded.

The views expressed by the contributors on this podcast and linked websites are not necessarily endorsed by the publisher.

Question of the day

What was your favourite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

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