Humanizing a brand's story (feat. Alexandra Matthiesen)

Episode 88: Today I'm speaking with Daniel Kleinman, Founder & CEO at Seaworthy Collective, a Miami-based venture studio that's building companies to regenerate the world's oceans. We discuss how regenerating is different than sustaining, why this work is so important, and what we can do as individuals. Enjoy! Topics we discussed: Why are you the right person for this job? What's the difference between regenerating and sustaining the oceans? What are the specific initiatives you're working on? How quickly can you build these startup? What's stopping us from starting today? How fast will we see results? What can WE do as individuals? What's the world look like if we don't do these things? What's your ask for the community? Daniel's Links: https://seaworthycollective.com https://twitter.com/seaworthydaniel Jeff's Links: https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein https://twitter.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein https://www.besttechie.com JOIN OUR MEMBERS ONLY DISCORD: https://bt.gd/39DQJso --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support

3 Aug 202151min

Episode 87: Today I'm speaking with Nick Mohnacky, Founder & CEO at BundleIQ, a Florida-based startup that's building an AI for the future of knowledge work. We discuss how AI can help us with work, the evolution of the Florida tech scene, and how Nick and I got started working together on the Florida Entrepreneurs Club. Enjoy! An additional programming note, the IRL event mentioned in this episode has been rescheduled due to the recent COVID-19 spike. Stay tuned for more information. Nick's Links: https://bundleiq.com https://twitter.com/mohnacky https://flent.club Jeff's Links: https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein https://twitter.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein https://www.besttechie.com JOIN OUR MEMBERS ONLY DISCORD: https://bt.gd/39DQJso --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support

27 Jul 202151min

Episode 86: Today I'm speaking with Adam Nathan, CEO at Almanac, a startup that's building the asyncOS for the future of work. We discuss what the future of work looks like, what to look for in an investor, how he thinks about pricing his product, and what Adam's thoughts are on the Miami tech scene. Enjoy! Topics we discussed: What is Almanac? Why did build it? What does the future of work look like to you? How can documents replace meetings and messages? Why can't wikis offer what you built at Almanac? What's the most difficult challenge you've faced building Almanac to date? How did you overcome it? What do you look for in investors and how do you determine if they're a good fit for you and your company? Early hires are crucial to any startup, what do you look for in those employees? How did you come up with your pricing model? Do you expect it to change ever? What do you think of the Miami tech scene? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support

20 Jul 202145min

Episode 85: Today I'm speaking with Lior Barhai, Co-founder & CEO at Envonics, a startup based in Miami that's helping farmers using hydroponics grow better and more sustainably with data. We discuss why these improvements in farming are necessary, how they lead to a healthier population, why he's building in Miami, and more. Enjoy! Here's the questions and topics we discussed: Who are you? What are you building? What made you want to get into ag-tech? What's the future look like without leveraging the technology you've developing? How big is this market? Why build in Miami? Best advice for an entrepreneur moving to Miami? What's been the most challenging thing you've faced in your journey so far? How'd you overcome it? Why are you the person to build Envonics? What's your ask for the community? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support

29 Jun 202132min

Episode 84: Today I'm speaking with Haggai Levi, CEO at SetSail, a startup that's raised $37 million and helps organizations sell better. We discuss how CEOs should be thinking about hiring post-pandemic, how companies can implement better sales strategies, his time at Google, and much more! Enjoy! Haggai's Links: https://www.setsail.co https://twitter.com/hlevi Jeff's Links: https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein https://twitter.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein https://www.besttechie.com JOIN OUR MEMBERS ONLY DISCORD: https://bt.gd/39DQJso --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support

27 Apr 202149min

Episode 83: Today I'm speaking with Bianca Peynado, Clubhouse influencer and CEO at the Roadblock Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping fight cyberbullying. We discuss her initial impressions of Clubhouse, why she thinks Clubhouse is different from other social networks, whether Clubhouse is developing the next generation of creators, and how she plans to fight cyberbullying! Enjoy! Bianca's Links: https://joinclubhouse.com/@biancapeynado https://www.instagram.com/roadblockfoundation/ https://www.instagram.com/b0nca/ https://twitter.com/bianca_peynado Jeff's Links: https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein https://twitter.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein https://www.besttechie.com https://flent.club/ JOIN OUR MEMBERS ONLY DISCORD: https://bt.gd/39DQJso --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support

20 Apr 202159min

Episode 82: It was only a matter of time! Yep, today's episode is about NFTs. Today I'm speaking with Chad Knight, a digital and 3D artist who is the Director of 3D Footwear Design at Nike. We discuss his background as a 3D artist, what exactly NFTs are and how they work, plus what the future of NFTs could look like! Enjoy! Chad's Links: https://www.instagram.com/chadknight/ https://foundation.app/chadknight/fortune-teller-north-21386 https://twitter.com/chadknight Jeff's Links: https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein https://twitter.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein https://www.besttechie.com JOIN OUR MEMBERS ONLY DISCORD: https://bt.gd/39DQJso --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support

13 Apr 202143min

Episode 81: Today I'm speaking with Amanda Goetz, the founder & CEO at House of Wise, a luxury CBD brand geared towards women. We discuss how trying cannabis for the first time in our 30s changed our lives, the challenges being faced by cannabis companies, what it means to be a Wise Woman, and her upcoming move to Miami! Enjoy! Amanda's Links: Her Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandamgoetz Buy her products: https://houseofwise.co/?ref=literallyev Jeff's Links: https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein https://twitter.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/besttechie https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein https://www.besttechie.com JOIN OUR MEMBERS ONLY DISCORD: https://bt.gd/39DQJso --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support

6 Apr 202153min