The Masters And Disasters In Relationship Communication (feat. John Weiman)

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Can AI compress the years long research time of a PhD into seconds? Research scientist Max Jaderberg explores how “AI analogs” simulate real-world lab work with staggering speed and scale, unlocking new insights on protein folding and drug discovery. Drawing on his experience working on Isomorphic Labs' and Google DeepMind's AlphaFold 3 — an AI model for predicting the structure of molecules — Jaderberg explains how this new technology frees up researchers' time and resources to better understand the real, messy world and tackle the next frontiers of science, medicine and more. For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch . Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou TEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-vienna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

2 years ago 54:04

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Welcome to another episode of the Build In Public Podcast.

Today's episode features John Weiman, founder of Life Bridge Coaching and a world-class expert in relationship counseling.
Dubbed a 'Miracle Man,' he's helped over 3,000 couples in coaching sessions

In this interview, John and KP discussed their insights and opinions on topics such as:
● Intro (00:00)
● John’s WHY as a counseling expert (03:28)
● The domino effect of work-home relationship (08:21)
● Elements that affect couples
● Listening to respond vs to understand
● Staying neutral as an advisor
● The masters and disasters in communicating
● Love maps and making relationships work
● Bids for connection in relationships
● Why you should prioritize relationship health
● John’s advice to his younger self

Build In Public Podcast is an interview show where KP chats with ambitious startup founders, CEOs, and top Internet creators to unpack their stories, insights, and lessons.

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Links:
John’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-weiman-3a109b11/
Life Bridge Coaching: https://lifebridgecoaching.com/
KP’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisiskp_
KP's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarthikPuvvadaKP

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Build In Public Podcast

The Masters And Disasters In Relationship Communication (feat. John Weiman)

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Welcome to another episode of the Build In Public Podcast.

Today's episode features John Weiman, founder of Life Bridge Coaching and a world-class expert in relationship counseling.
Dubbed a 'Miracle Man,' he's helped over 3,000 couples in coaching sessions

Build In Public Podcast is an interview show where KP chats with ambitious startup founders, CEOs, and top Internet creators to unpack their stories, insights, and lessons.

94 episodes

#Entrepreneur #Business #Karthik Puvvada (KP #Startup #Build In Public #Code #Creators

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This Startup Wants To Give You $25K Cash When Buying a Home (feat. Rishard Rameez) 48:03

5 days ago48:03

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Welcome to yet another episode of the Build In Public Podcast! 🎉 Today I'm super excited to have my friend Rishard Rameez, CEO and founder of Zown, joining us for what might be one of the most mind-blowing business model conversations I've ever had on this podcast. Rishard built Zown after a viral Reddit rage post about paying $70,000 in real estate commissions went absolutely nuclear - hitting the front page with 600+ comments and a million views. Instead of *just* complaining, he decided to flip the entire real estate industry on its head. Here's the crazy part: Instead of YOU paying massive commissions when buying a home, Zown gives YOU a big fat check at closing. Yes, you read that right - they PAY you to buy a home through them. When I first heard this, I made him explain it three times because it sounded too good to be true. In this episode, Rishard breaks down the brilliant math behind how they turn bloated real estate commissions into down payments for buyers, cutting 2-3 years off the path to homeownership. We dive deep into their production line approach to real estate, how they unbundled the traditional realtor role, and why they're expanding from from Canada to the US. What we covered: ✅ From the viral Reddit post to $300M+ in transaction volume ✅ How Zown gives buyers $15K+ checks instead of bills ✅ Unbundling realtors: education vs showing vs negotiation ✅ Why 40x wealth gap exists between homeowners and renters ✅ Fundraising a radical idea and moving to Silicon Valley ✅ The production line approach to real estate transactions ✅ Why you're literally paying someone else's mortgage when renting This is business model innovation at its finest - taking an industry everyone complains about and completely reimagining how it should work. If you've ever been frustrated by real estate commissions or felt priced out of homeownership, this episode will blow your mind. Relevant links: My Twitter: https://x.com/thisiskp_ Rishard's Twitter: https://x.com/rameez_rishard Zown: https://zownhomes.com/ The Original Reddit Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/PersonalFinanceCanada/comments/trx40r/do_we_really_need_real_estate_agents/ Past guests include Gary Vaynerchuk (CEO of Vayner Media), Sahil Lavingia (CEO of Gumroad), Alexis Ohanian (co-founder of Reddit), Sheel Mohnot (Better Tomorrow Ventures), and more.…

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Vibe Coding 101: How To Turn Your Ideas Into Apps 58:36

5 weeks ago58:36

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Welcome to yet another episode of the Build In Public Podcast! 🎉 Today's episode is something completely different - a LIVE BUILD SESSION where I teamed up with Conor Martin, one of my favorite builders on Twitter, to show you exactly how vibe coding works from zero to deployed app in real-time. Conor is a vibe coding expert who's built multiple apps with Bolt.new and created an entire course platform using the tools he teaches. We decided to record this special episode because I keep getting DMs asking "KP, how do I actually get started with vibe coding?" - well, here's your answer! In this episode, Conor and I walk through building two complete apps live: an import duty calculator for work use cases, and a beautiful gratitude journal for personal projects. We show you the entire process from ChatGPT prompting to final deployment on Netlify - no editing, no shortcuts, just real building. What we covered: ✅ What vibe coding actually means ✅ Live builds of two complete apps from scratch to deployment ✅ The best tools: Bolt.new, Lovable.dev, Cursor, Windsurf, and Replit ✅ How to use ChatGPT to generate perfect prompts for Bolt ✅ Integrating Stripe payments, Supabase databases, and OpenAI APIs ✅ Design tricks and responsive mobile optimization ✅ Common limitations and security considerations ✅ Why your v1 should probably suck (but be deployed fast) This is for anyone who's been curious about vibe coding but didn't know where to start. Conor and I break it down so simply that even complete beginners can follow along and build their first app by the end of this episode. Let us know if you have any Qs along in your journey! Relevant links: My Twitter: https://x.com/thisiskp_ Conor's Twitter: https://x.com/conormartinai Connor's Bolt Course: https://boltnewcourse.com/ Bolt.new Hackathon: https://hackathon.dev Story behind the hackathon: https://kp.substack.com/p/hackathon My side project examples: http://fileforge.in/ , http://agencyhunt.xyz/ Past guests on the Build In Public podcast include Gary Vaynerchuk (CEO of Vayner Media), Sahil Lavingia (CEO of Gumroad), Alexis Ohanian (co-founder of Reddit), Sheel Mohnot (Better Tomorrow Ventures), and more.…

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Building Eddie AI: The Cursor For Video Editing (feat. Shamir Allibhai) 59:07

6 weeks ago59:07

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Welcome to yet another episode of the Build In Public Podcast! 🎉 Today I'm thrilled to have my friend Shamir Allibhai, CEO and founder of Eddie AI, join me for one of my favorite conversations on the podcast yet. Shamir is building the "Cursor for Video Editing" - an AI assistant that helps video professionals focus on their craft and stories by handling the tedious post-production work they hate. What makes this episode special is the honest and authentic exploration of various topics that founders often have to think through. Like why he chose to focus exclusively on video professionals (and said no to everyone else), the internal struggle of picking your ICP, how Eddie AI bridged the gap between customer expectations and AI output, the three vectors that lead to startup success, Reid Hoffman's message of why your v1 should probably suck, and so much more. Shamir and I also dive deep into his founder journey, from his days at the BBC making documentaries to building a venture-backed AI startup. We explore the fascinating paradox of applying non-deterministic AI technology to the precision-demanding world of professional video editing, and he and his team solve it. This is the kind of founder-to-founder conversation I live for - honest, vulnerable, and packed with insights you won't hear anywhere else. Grab some coffee and enjoy this fun chat ☕️ Relevant links: My Twitter: https://x.com/thisiskp_ Shamir's Twitter: https://x.com/theShamir Shamir's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamirallibhai/ Eddie AI: https://heyeddie.ai/ Past guests on the Build In Public podcast include Gary Vaynerchuk (CEO of Vayner Media), Alexis Ohanian (co-founder of Reddit), Sheel Mohnot (Better Tomorrow Ventures), Gina Bianchini (CEO of Mighty Networks), Adam Draper (MD of BoostVC), Sahil Lavingia (CEO of Gumroad), Arvid Kahl (Author of Zero To Sold), Tiago Forte (author of Building A Second Brain), and more. Check out the website here: https://www.buildinpublicpodcast.com/…

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My Most Vulnerable Podcast Episode 1:09:16

19 weeks ago1:09:16

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Welcome to 2025's 1st episode [and my comeback episode] of the Build In Public Podcast! 🎉 After a long hiatus from podcasting, I finally mustered the courage and strength needed to step into the arena with a very authentic conversation. Thanks to my friend Andrew Tsao who has graciously agreed to act as a host and interview me so we could bring this show together. In the special and atypical episode, we touch on topics like: reflections of a pivotal year in my life why I stopped & what I was focusing on instead going from a dad of 1 to dad of 3 shocking diagnosis about our son Liam the roller coaster journey of pain and hope witnessing miracle after miracle lessons learned and what’s ahead This episode is for my friends and well wishers (all of you) who have been incredibly supportive. Would love to hear from you - my Twitter DMs are open. Thank you! Relevant links: My Twitter: https://x.com/thisiskp_ Andrew's Twitter: https://x.com/atsaotsao Andrew's website: https://andrew-tsao.com/ Past guests on the Build In Public podcast include Gary Vaynerchuk (CEO of Vayner Media), Sahil Lavingia (CEO of Gumroad), Alexis Ohanian (co-founder of Reddit), Sheel Mohnot (Better Tomorrow Ventures), Gina Bianchini (CEO of Mighty Networks), Adam Draper (MD of BoostVC), Arvid Kahl (Author of Zero To Sold), Tiago Forte (author of Building A Second Brain), Mariam Hakobyan (CEO of Softr), Kat Cole (COO of Athletic Greens) and more…

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Lessons From 30 million views on TikTok (ft. Chris Cunningham) 42:37

1 year ago42:37

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Welcome to yet another episode of the Build In Public Podcast! 🎉 Today's episode was live recorded in Austin where I interviewed Chris Cunningham at the SaaStock conference in May 2024. Chris is a Founding Member and Head of Social Marketing for Clickup which is a workforce productivity platform that was last valued at $4b based in San Diego. Despite his massive social audience and influence across X, Linkedin and TikTok, Chris is one of my favorite people to talk to because he's fun, energetic and always experimenting with cool marketing moves. In this episode, Chris and I talk about how Clickup succeeds in standing out in the noisy B2B social world, how to gain 30m views on TikTok, the "ABCD" framework he uses and his POV on brand building in general. Enjoy our authentic and curious conversation! Relevant links: My Twitter: https://x.com/thisiskp_ Chris's Twitter: https://x.com/ChrisClickUp Chris's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisclickup/ Clickup Website: https://clickup.com/ Past guests on the Build In Public podcast include Gary Vaynerchuk (CEO of Vayner Media), Sahil Lavingia (CEO of Gumroad), Alexis Ohanian (co-founder of Reddit), Sheel Mohnot (Better Tomorrow Ventures), Gina Bianchini (CEO of Mighty Networks), Adam Draper (MD of BoostVC), Arvid Kahl (Author of Zero To Sold), Tiago Forte (author of Building A Second Brain), Mariam Hakobyan (CEO of Softr), Kat Cole (COO of Athletic Greens) and more…

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Strategy is how you win in startups [feat. Jason Cohen] 38:51

1 year ago38:51

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Welcome to yet another episode of the Build In Public Podcast! 🎉 Today's episode was live recorded in Austin where I interviewed Jason Cohen at the SaaStock conference in May 2024. Jason Cohen is a four-time entrepreneur across 24 years who has built both bootstrapped and VC-funded businesses in his career. He had two exits and two unicorns and has been writing for 17 years on the Internet. You may have seen him on X as @asmartbear or read one of his articles at this blog: asmartbear.com Jason is currently the Chief Innovation Officer of WP Engine which is a startup unicorn that he started in 2010. The company raised over $300m in funding, has over 1,200 employees globally and serves billions of web requests daily for 200,000 customers as one of the top-ten largest web platforms in the world. In this episode, Jason and I discuss why "strategy" matters, how it is the key driver to help you win at every stage as a startup, how to get your team rallied around this, what signs tell you it's working vs it's not and Jason's advice on evaluating feedback coming from multiple sources. Relevant links: My Twitter: https://x.com/thisiskp_ Jason's Twitter: https://x.com/asmartbear https://longform.asmartbear.com/jason-cohen Past guests on the Build In Public podcast include Gary Vaynerchuk (CEO of Vayner Media), Sahil Lavingia (CEO of Gumroad), Alexis Ohanian (co-founder of Reddit), Sheel Mohnot (Better Tomorrow Ventures), Gina Bianchini (CEO of Mighty Networks), Adam Draper (MD of BoostVC), Arvid Kahl (Author of Zero To Sold), Tiago Forte (author of Building A Second Brain), Mariam Hakobyan (CEO of Softr), Kat Cole (COO of Athletic Greens) and more…

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Getting Interviewed On My Own Podcast 1:09:22

1 year ago1:09:22

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Welcome to yet another episode of the Build In Public Podcast! 🎉 Today's episode is a fun one where the tables have turned and I got to be interviewed by my friend and a fellow podcaster Andrew Tsao. This episode was originally recorded in February 2024 and the publishing step got delayed due to other priorities until now (May 2024). In this conversation, Andrew and I discuss the winding down story of my last startup "BIPF", my reflections and rationale behind the decision, founder lessons learned for the future, how my "build in public" efforts led to my new role at Paddle, my excitement for the AI Launchpad program and more. Relevant links: Paddle's AI Launchpad: https://www.paddle.com/ai-launchpad My Twitter: https://x.com/thisiskp_ Andrew's Twitter: https://x.com/atsaotsao Past guests on the Build In Public podcast include Gary Vaynerchuk (CEO of Vayner Media), Sahil Lavingia (CEO of Gumroad), Alexis Ohanian (co-founder of Reddit), Sheel Mohnot (Better Tomorrow Ventures), Gina Bianchini (CEO of Mighty Networks), Adam Draper (MD of BoostVC), Arvid Kahl (Author of Zero To Sold), Tiago Forte (author of Building A Second Brain), Mariam Hakobyan (CEO of Softr), Kat Cole (COO of Athletic Greens) and more.…

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How I Landed My New Role At Paddle And The Story Of AI Launchpad (ft. Tharshan) 1:02:58

1 year ago1:02:58

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Welcome to yet another episode of the Build In Public Podcast! 🎉 Today's episode features Tharshan Thavaharan who leads Partnerships at Paddle, a fintech company last valued at $1.4b where I also work now. In 2023, he started the AI Launchpad, a global founder program at Paddle which attracted 59 AI startups from 21 countries and in 6 weeks helped them accelerate their journey to find product-market fit, reach target audiences, and establish a financial base for scaling. Now he's passing the captain's armband to me and I'll be running this year's cohort. Applications open now, check out our site: https://www.paddle.com/ai-launchpad In this episode, Tharshan and I discuss the behind-the-scenes story of winding down my previous edtech startup (BIPF), how I ended up at Paddle, what lessons Tharshan learned by running the AI accelerator, the types of companies who were part of it, the big focus for 2024 for us and more. Relevant links: AI Launchpad website: https://www.paddle.com/ai-launchpad Tharshan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tharshant/ KP on X: https://twitter.com/thisiskp_ KP on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthikpuvvada/ Past guests on the Build In Public podcast include Gary Vaynerchuk (CEO of Vayner Media), Sahil Lavingia (CEO of Gumroad), Alexis Ohanian (co-founder of Reddit), Sheel Mohnot (Better Tomorrow Ventures), Gina Bianchini (CEO of Mighty Networks), Adam Draper (MD of BoostVC), Arvid Kahl (Author of Zero To Sold), Tiago Forte (author of Building A Second Brain), Mariam Hakobyan (CEO of Softr), Kat Cole (COO of Athletic Greens) and more.…

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Ariel Renous (CEO of Augment) on democratizing access to business education 55:52

1 year ago55:52

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Welcome to yet another episode of the Build In Public Podcast! 🎉 Today's episode features Ariel Renous, co-founder and CEO of Augment.org . Augment is a modern online alternative to the traditional MBA program. Augment's approach is to reshape education by leveraging online tools to offer high-quality business knowledge straight from the minds of the brightest business leaders. Partnering with experts in business education and world-class entrepreneurs from companies like Wikipedia, YouTube, Waze, and Shazam, they crafted an innovative MBA program. The fast-growing startup based out of Paris raised a $6 million funding round from top tier investors in 2023. In this episode, Ariel and KP discuss the founding story of Augment, the evolution of business education over the years, the power of cold emailing influential people in Silicon Valley, lessons from building in public and more. The list of topics covered and relevant timestamps are: 00:00 Introduction 03:09 Origin Story of Augment 08:35 Cold Emailing Everyone in Silicon Valley 12:20 The Power of Mission and Storytelling 29:45 The Upside of Building in Public 30:04 Lessons from Fundraising 33:07 Building Augment 36:14 Non-Zero Sum Game 39:45 Finding the Right Idea 45:09 Challenges Before Starting Augment 52:04 Building a Team and Managing Challenges Relevant links: Ariel's handle on X: https://twitter.com/ArielRenous Augment's website: https://augment.org/ KP handle on X: https://twitter.com/thisiskp_ KP's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarthikPuvvadaKP Past guests on the Build In Public podcast include Gary Vaynerchuk (CEO of Vayner Media), Sahil Lavingia (CEO of Gumroad), Alexis Ohanian (co-founder of Reddit), Sheel Mohnot (Better Tomorrow Ventures), Gina Bianchini (CEO of Mighty Networks), Adam Draper (MD of BoostVC), Arvid Kahl (Author of Zero To Sold), Tiago Forte (author of Building A Second Brain), Mariam Hakobyan (CEO of Softr), Kat Cole (COO of Athletic Greens) and more. Other episodes you might enjoy: Episode 4 with Gary Vaynerchuk Episode with Alexis Ohanian (Co-Founder of Reddit and 776 Fund) The Must-Have Qualities For You To Become A Successful Entrepreneur (feat. Sheel Mohnot Episode 10 with Kat Cole Life After One Of India's Biggest Startup Exits (feat. Phanindra Sama)…

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Jason Cohen on Missionaries vs Mercenaries and The Impact of Passion in Business 52:00

1 year ago52:00

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Welcome to 2024's 1st episode of the Build In Public Podcast! 🎉 Today's episode features Jason Cohen, four-time entrepreneur across 24 years who has built both bootstrapped and VC-funded businesses in his career. He had two exits and two unicorns and has been writing for 17 years on the Internet. You may have seen him on X as @asmartbear or read one of his articles at this blog: asmartbear.com Jason is currently the Chief Innovation Officer of WP Engine which is a startup unicorn that he started in 2010. The company raised over $300m in funding, has over 1,200 employees globally and serves billions of web requests daily for 200,000 customers as one of the top-ten largest web platforms in the world. In this episode, Jason and KP discuss the significance of passion, the role of writing in personal growth, and the story behind Jason's beef with the term "MVP" in startups :) The conversation touches on challenges entrepreneurs face, the difference between missionaries and mercenaries in business, and strategies for finding great startup ideas. The list of topics covered and relevant timestamps are: 00:00 Intro 05:26 Jason's Writing Routine 08:34 Redefining Product Development: From MVP to SLC 23:25 The Power of Being Mission-Driven in Building a Company 27:48 Finding Great Startup Ideas 30:48 How to Select Between Multiple Business Ideas Effectively 40:48 Finding the Perfect Work Companion: Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses in Hiring 41:38 Tips for Maximizing Productivity and Authentic Engagement on Twitter 51:38 Wrap-Up Build In Public Podcast is an interview show where KP chats with ambitious startup founders, CEOs, and top Internet creators to unpack their stories, insights, and lessons. Note: If you loved the conversation or had questions/comments to share, please post on X or DM me directly :) Always hungry for feedback. Thank you! Links: Jason's handle on X: https://twitter.com/asmartbear Jason's blog: https://longform.asmartbear.com/ KP handle on X: https://twitter.com/thisiskp_ KP's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarthikPuvvadaKP…

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How VCs Raise Money From Investors (LPs) feat. Gale Wilkinson 36:02

2 years ago36:02

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Welcome to another episode of the Build In Public Podcast. Today's episode features Gale Wilkinson, founder and Managing Partner at VITALIZE, a seed fund and angel community investing in transformative WorkTech software and currently deploying capital out of a $23.4M Fund II and their 500+ member angel community. Previously founded IrishAngels, one of the largest angel groups in the world. Gale has led $70M+ in early-stage deals across 125+ portfolio companies, and she has made 50 personal angel investments. In this interview, Gale and KP delve into all-things VC and share their insights on topics such as: 00:00 Intro 03:02 The Work Tech Thesis 04:53 The Kauffman Fellowship Experience 05:47 Traits of a Great Investor 07:26 The Shift in the Venture Landscape 08:54 The Future of Venture Capital 09:46 Investment Strategy and Criteria 11:38 Lessons Learned from Fundraising 13:04 Choosing the Right Problem to Solve 18:32 The Discrepancy in Funding for Underrepresented Groups 25:28 Advice for Founders 34:53 Focus for the Future Build In Public Podcast is an interview show where KP chats with ambitious startup founders, CEOs, and top Internet creators to unpack their stories, insights, and lessons. Share your thoughts on this episode. Thanks for listening! Links: Gale on X: https://twitter.com/galeforceVC VITALIZE on X: https://twitter.com/VitalizeVC VITALIZE Venture Capital: https://www.vitalize.vc/ KP on X: https://twitter.com/thisiskp_ KP's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarthikPuvvadaKP…

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The Most Underrated Marketing Strategies (feat. Jess Chan) 55:38

2 years ago55:38

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Welcome to another episode of the Build In Public Podcast. Today's episode features Jess Chan, founder of Backbone, a platform designed to streamline email marketing for small eCommerce teams. She is one of the top retention marketing experts, with expertise in retention marketing through email and SMS. She previously founded Longplay Brands, a full-service retention & lifecycle marketing agency for DTC e-commerce brands. Jess bootstrapped the agency scaling to 7-figures in revenue in the first 18 months. In this interview, Jess and KP discuss various topics related to entrepreneurship and e-commerce such as: 00:00 Intro 02:18 Inflection Points and Drive to be an Entrepreneur 05:22 Transition from CMO to Entrepreneur 06:49 De-risking the Decision to Become an Entrepreneur 09:18 The Pressure to Succeed and the Importance of Long-Term Thinking 11:00 The Value of Failure and Learning from Mistakes 12:19 The Perception of Risk in Entrepreneurship 15:16 The Emotional Experience of Being an Entrepreneur 17:12 The Importance of Long-Term Growth and Avoiding Short-Term Thinking 19:20 Building Strong Foundations for Long-Term Success 21:21 The Journey from Agency to Product Business 24:21 Discovering the Opportunity for Backbone 28:21 The Emotional Intensity of Running an Agency 30:39 Appreciating the Malleability of Service-Based Businesses 34:41 The Slow Compounding of Software Businesses 35:56 The Role of Agencies and Services in Cash Flow 36:23 Optimizing for Exit vs. Agency Model 42:02 Retention Marketing Strategies 46:33 Mistakes in Email Marketing 48:27 Building a Strong Foundation for Business 51:50 Ideal E-commerce Business to Purchase 55:05 Rapid Fire Round Build In Public Podcast is an interview show where KP chats with ambitious startup founders, CEOs, and top Internet creators to unpack their stories, insights, and lessons. Share your thoughts on this episode. Thanks for listening! Links: Jess on X: https://twitter.com/jjesschan Longplay Brands: https://www.longplaybrands.com/ Backbone: https://www.gobackbone.co/ KP on X: https://twitter.com/thisiskp_ KP's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarthikPuvvadaKP…

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Lessons From Building a $100m Holding Company (feat. Michael Girdley) 37:52

2 years ago37:52

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Welcome to another episode of the Build In Public Podcast. Today's episode features Michael Girdley, CEO of a $100m/yr holding company and a serial entrepreneur for 20 companies over 30 years in San Antonio. Michael is also a partner at the Geekdom Fund, a seed-stage tech venture capital fund that has invested in over 50 high-growth tech companies. He has also built a 195k+ Twitter following and a newsletter with over 20k readers. Now he enjoys teaching and helping founders online and created The Complete HoldCo Course In this interview, Michael and KP go through a series of interesting topics such as: ● (00:00) Intro ● (04:11) How Michael got into entrepreneurship ● (05:43) Being a geek and its definition ● (08:33) Web programming with Java - first book Michael wrote ● (11:11) How it felt after writing a book ● (12:31) Michael as compared to a young Bill Gates ● (13:52) Working hard vs Doing what you love ● (14:58) Maintaining great output simultaneously ● (17:29) Going all in on one company ● (19:21) Michael’s experiences and lessons from Silicon Valley ● (21:39) Community as a necessity for founders ● (24:29) Michael’s favorite business heroes ● (27:19) Looking back through decisions and regrets ● (29:11) Advice to his 18 year old self ● (32:11) Rapid Fire Round with Michael Girdley Build In Public Podcast is an interview show where KP chats with ambitious startup founders, CEOs, and top Internet creators to unpack their stories, insights, and lessons. Share your thoughts about this episode. Thanks for listening! Links: Michael on X: https://twitter.com/girdley Michael’s website: https://girdley.com/ Michael’s Holdco course: https://holdco.girdley.com/ KP’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisiskp_ KP's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarthikPuvvadaKP…

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Taking Your Video Editing For Enterprise To The Next Level (feat. Champ Bennett) 44:44

2 years ago44:44

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Welcome to another episode of the Build In Public Podcast. Today's episode features Champ Bennett, co-founder and CEO of Capsule, an AI-powered video editor for content and marketing teams. Previously, Champ also co-founded a startup called “Phhhoto” that was widely used by celebrities like Katy Petty and Beyonce. In this interview, Champ and KP dive into multitudes of lessons and topics such as: ● Intro (00:00) ● One challenging aspect of creative tools (03:36) ● Picking a great idea to pour your time into (04:32) ● Adapting to the dynamics of idea execution (06:34) ● The mindset of an inspiring founder (09:27) ● Capsule’s Ideal Customer Profile (13:21) ● Mitigating the challenges of enterprise sales (17:07) ● Champ’s previous startups (22:47) ● How a company he built took off by accident (26:42) ● The framework of making a startup work (30:10) ● Rapid Fire Round (38:52) Build In Public Podcast is an interview show where KP chats with ambitious startup founders, CEOs, and top Internet creators to unpack their stories, insights, and lessons. Share your thoughts on this episode. Thanks for listening! Links: Champ on X: https://twitter.com/doyouknowchamp Capsule: https://capsule.video/ KP on X: https://twitter.com/thisiskp_ KP on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarthikPuvvadaKP…

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Personal Holding Companies Are Going To Be The Future (feat. Yong-Soo Chung) 50:19

2 years ago50:19