From Musician to AI Founder: Journey of Building a Media Empire | #SPECIAL: Adam Biddlecombe
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Adam Biddlecombe is the AI guy keeping you ahead of the curve on AI tools and trends. In June 2023, he and his best friend, Matt Village, launched Mindstream, an AI newsletter with one simple goal—deliver the best editorial in the space. Within five months, they quit their jobs to focus on growth. By December, they hit 100,000 subscribers, and within 17 months, Mindstream had grown to 150,000 subscribers, leading to its acquisition by HubSpot in October 2024. Now part of the HubSpot Media Network, Adam and his team are on a mission to cut through AI industry noise and deliver actionable insights.
In this episode, Adam shares his journey from a young musician and drummer to a LinkedIn powerhouse with over 170,000 followers. You'll hear firsthand how he built his personal brand, transformed a newsletter idea into a thriving business, and ultimately landed one of the biggest deals in the AI media space. If you're looking for inspiration, strategy, and an authentic story of persistence and innovation, this episode is a must-listen.
Connect with Adam:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-bidd/
https://www.mindstream.news/
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Connect with Tommen:
X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/
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