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It was more than 40 years ago, but I remember fondly how awful the "E.T. the Extraterrestrial" video game was on my Atari 2600! Audrey Russo and I interviewed Evan Beach of 99ovr about the fail and how #entrepreneurs can avoid it on the next episode of 10-Minute Tech Talks. Listen and learn fast!

IP protection… is this something you consider when choosing tech startups to back?🔍 We discussed this on the podcast last week, and Keegan Caldwell, PhD had some really great insights! 🎙️ While an IP strategy isn’t mandatory for funding, it mitigates some of the risks of investing because having it in place means that the founder is taking proactive measures to protect the company. 🛡️ And as an investor, this can definitely save you money in the future… If you missed this episode, you can still catch it here: https://hubs.li/Q02js5Zw0 P.S. We have now revealed our new AI and early-stage growth fund. 👀 If you’d like to find out more, register your interest here: https://hubs.li/Q02js2Nz0 #EHEVentures #Investors #Entrepreneurs #AIInvesting #TechFunding

How is Kevin Kelly’s seminal contribution to the world of entrepreneurship — the notion of “1,000 true fans”—affected by the emergence of GenAI? We asked him. Even if your idea or business appeals to only one in a million people, in a world of several billion, you still have a potential audience of a thousand eager fans. Henrik Werdelin and I recently got to sit down with the legendary futurist himself, to better understand the implications of AI on the creator economy and entrepreneurship. Kevin — founding executive editor of Wired magazine and a renowned futurist — shared some incredible insights on how AI is transforming not only his own creative process, but also the creator economy, particularly in matchmaking and collaboration. Kevin's theory of a thousand true fans has always resonated with me. He explains that even if your weird idea or niche business appeals to just a tiny fraction of the population, there are still thousands of people out there ready and eager to embrace it. The challenge is making that match—connecting with those fans who might not even know they're looking for you until they see what you're doing. Reflecting on our discussion, it's clear that AI can be a game-changer in this space. Kevin believes that generative AI will unleash a new wave of entrepreneurial activity by helping creators and innovators find their true fans more efficiently than ever before. Imagine the possibilities when AI can help identify and connect you with that perfect audience! I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Have you experienced the power of finding your true fans? How do you think AI can help in this journey? Drop a comment below. To dive deeper into Kevin insights, make sure to watch the full podcast episode. Click the link in the comments to check it out!

How AI and Entrepreneurship Can Help You Grow - if you’re a student, entrepreneur, or designer - AI is changing how we work. Here’s how you can use it: Top AI Tools You Should Know: 🛠️ Check out Toolify.ai for amazing tools that can make your work faster and easier. Learn from the Best: 📚 Books like Think and Grow Rich and The Almanac by Naval Ravikant teach us that success starts with the right mindset. Podcasts for Success: 🎧 Listen to The Diary of a CEO or Naval Ravikant’s talks for great tips on building startups and wealth. AI is Changing Business: Companies are using AI to save time and get more creative. AI automation can really help your business grow. #AI #Automation #Entrepreneurship #Productivity #Growth #Business

This episode is super exciting, as I have a returning guest — Graeme Barlow, a serial entrepreneur for over 20 years, startup advisor, public speaker, and gamer. Graham is an absolutely fascinating person who started his first software company at age 10! Since then, he’s been the founder and CEO of numerous tech companies, including Keshet Technologies, a tech-based sales and marketing accelerator. You could say Graham knows a thing or two about technology and business. I pick Graham’s brain regarding all things AI. He debunks the most common myths about the technology (including that it’s out to get your job) and shares how AI can help people focus on their zone of genius. We talk about how AI can help entrepreneurs get past their fears of putting themselves out there online and increase sales through automated pitching. Plus, we discuss where AI is putting jobs at risk and how individuals whose jobs are impacted by AI can pivot. If you’re ready to learn about all things AI, this episode is for you! #jackieserviss #newepisodealert #businesspodcast #artificialintelligence #serialentrepreneur #tech #aiadoption

Capitalism gets a lot of hate! Rightfully so. Start-ups spring up everyday. Capitalism tells all and sundry they are one innovation /business idea away from financial freedom. Rory Sutherland said recently in a leadership podcast that capitalism should always be seen as a value discovery mechanism. Certainly, capitalism when not overtaken by greed and ostentatiousness(This relies heavily on both the business owners and consumers) can be argued as a potent value discovery mechanism for several reasons: 🔌Capitalism operates on the principle of supply and demand. In a free market, resources flow towards areas of highest demand. 🔌Capitalism incentivizes innovation by rewarding individuals and businesses that create value for others. 🔌Prices in a capitalist system serve as signal that convey information about scarcity, demand and opportunity costs. Additionally, it fosters diversity and adaptability in the marketplace. With minimal government intervention, a wide range of products, services and business models can emerge to cater to diverse consumer needs and preferences. Capitalism, with its emphasis on individual freedom, competition, and innovation, stands as the most effective system for promoting prosperity and human well-being.

The investment landscape is changing… 🔄 Today’s leading investors are focusing less on specific sectors and more on technology, and how companies leverage it to their advantage. 💡 That’s why it’s important to have a strong network where you can benefit from other investors’ shared knowledge to align your portfolio with the market’s movement. 🤝 If you’d like to benefit from such a network, join our investor platform today: https://hubs.li/Q02gztrl0 P.S. We have now revealed our new AI and early-stage growth fund. 👀 If you’d like to find out more, register your interest here: https://hubs.li/Q02gztmM0 #EHEVentures #Investors #Entrepreneurs #AIInvesting #TechFunding

Catching the AI Wave. Probably one of my favorite podcasts to date with JLD on EOFire Startup Club Chad Kaleky John Lee Dumas 3 Great Value Bombs: 1) Most entrepreneurs think they can do it on their own but it takes a village to raise a start up. 2) There are 3 things to win: to be focused, to make the technology easier to use, and to deliver the fastest. 3) We are at the very beginning of one of the greatest paradigm shifts in history. AI will make more millionaires than any other paradigm shifts in history. https://lnkd.in/ehbz6uf8

How do you convince a room of millionaires that they need to do something different? People who are already very successful are naturally sceptical when someone tells them they need to change. This is both totally understandable and quite dangerous. Look at Blockbusters: they were at the top of their game, and ignored how consumers were changing their behaviours. Netflix came along, and you know the rest. But before we make fun of the Blockbusters board, let's also acknowledge that they got to the top of a successful business. This is a rare achievement. Also, predicting which trend will take off and which one is just a fad is really hard. This is what makes change management so difficult. Innovation is risky by nature, but when a company is successful, it's hard to get it to take any risks. So what are we to do? I discussed this conundrum with Stephen Poor on the Pioneers and Pathfinders podcast, by Seyfarth Shaw LLP Listen to our conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eWh3d23A #changemanagement #law #lawyers #techfornontechies #digitaltransformation

https://lnkd.in/gv2T8JHd In this episode, we talk to Sean Languedoc, a seasoned entrepreneur with 25 years in the tech industry and five startups under his belt. Sean shares his journey from being self-employed by necessity to pioneering innovative solutions in outsourcing with his company, outforce.ai. The discussion covers the challenges of tech debt, the intricacies of building and managing remote teams, and how to navigate the vast landscape of outsourcing agencies to find the perfect match for tech projects. Sean's insights into balancing cost, quality, and speed in outsourcing decisions provide valuable lessons for tech leaders and startups looking to scale efficiently and effectively. Key Points • Outforce.ai's approach to outsourcing focuses on matching companies with specialized agencies that have both domain expertise and the right technical skill sets for specific projects. • A common challenge in tech outsourcing is building trust and ensuring that the outsourced team can integrate effectively with existing processes and work culture. • Outsourcing can provide valuable insights and efficiency gains, akin to the "McKinsey effect," where external teams bring a wealth of experience from multiple projects that internal teams may lack. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.outforce.ai/ Sean Languedoc Christian Hammer Vala AI Inc.