Best Nataraj Podcasts (2024)

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#87 DocuSign Founder on Building $16B Company | Court Lorenzini 52:13

1d ago52:13

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Guest: Court Lorenzini | Founder of DocuSign & FounderNexus Host: Nataraj | Senior PM at Azure, Creator of Startup Project & Angel Investor Subscribe to Startup Project Newsletter for valuable founder insights: https://startupproject.substack.com/Join Nataraj in conversation with Court Lorenzini, co-founder of DocuSign and serial entrepreneur, as t…

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#86 Building RelationalAI: AI Coprocessor for Snowflake | Molham Aref CEO & Founder 59:09

13d ago59:09

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My guest today is Moham Aref, CEO of RelationalAI, a company that recently closed a $75 million Series B funding round. Moham shares his incredible journey spanning over 30 years in the AI and machine learning space, offering invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts alike.Moham Aref, CEO of RelationalAI, Moham brings a we…

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#85 AI Should Not be Regulated - Author & ML Researcher Pedro Domingos #ai #regulation 1:21:43

2M ago1:21:43

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For video version watch the episode on: → YouTube link: https://youtu.be/9-J4eV8qvZgJoin us as we dive deep into the world of AI with Pedro Domingos, a machine learning pioneer and author of the acclaimed book "The Master Algorithm." Pedro shares his insights on the current AI hype cycle, the real impact of AI on society, and how he sees the future…

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#84 From Mars Rover to Starups: Ex-aws exec khawaja shams on the art of product-market fit in b2b cloud 49:57

1M ago49:57

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In this episode of Startup Project, we chat with Khawaja Shams, Co-founder and CEO of Momento, a serverless caching and messaging service built for interactive applications at scale. Host: Nataraj (Investor at Incisive VC, angel investor, and Senior Product Manager) Guest: Khawaja Shams (Co-founder and CEO of Momento) Website: ⁠Momento Website⁠ Lin…

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#83 Learning Generative AI, Product Management & Upskilling your Career with Nataraj Sindam 47:01

2M ago47:01

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This is a special episode. We are airing an episode where Nataraj was the guest on Learn It All podcast where he talked about trends in AI, how to leverage gen AI to build new products and how to upskill your career and find the right things to work on. Links: Startup Project Podcast: https://thestartupproject.io/ Website: ⁠⁠https://thestartupproje…

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#82 Silicon Valley Secrets: From 3x Exit Founder of Baffle io Ameesh Divatia 38:19

2M ago38:19

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Host: Nataraj - Investor at Incisive VC, Angel Investor, and Product Manager.Connect with us:* Website: ⁠https://thestartupproject.io⁠* LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/⁠* Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/natarajsindam⁠Guest: Ameesh Divatia - Founder and CEO of Baffle.Connect with our guest:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/am…

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#81 Coursera's Engineer No 1 on Building AI agents for knowledge workers #AI #podcast #aicode #startup 59:58

2M ago59:58

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Startup Project Podcast: Building AI Agents for Knowledge Workers with Lutra AIJiquan Ngiam joins Nataraj to discuss the future of AI, from the rise of deep learning to the potential of AI agents for knowledge workers. They delve into [Guest Name]'s experiences working with Andrew Ng at Coursera and Google Brain, where he witnessed the power of sca…

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#80: End of Gaming PC? Ambitious Vision of Highscore for Cloud Gaming 47:44

3M ago47:44

47:44

🎮 Dive into the future of gaming with Ian from High Score! 🎮In this episode of Startup Project, we explore:- The true size of the gaming industry (hint: it's HUGE!)- How cloud gaming is revolutionizing accessibility- The story behind High Score's innovative platform- Challenges faced by cloud gaming services like Google Stadia- Future trends in gam…

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#79 Building a Scalable No-Code Backend with Xano 40:04

4M ago40:04

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Startup Project Podcast: Building a Scalable No-Code Backend with XanoJoin Natraj as he sits down with Prakash, the founder of Xano, a revolutionary no-code backend platform that's shaking up the software development landscape.This episode dives deep into:🔸Xano's mission: Prakash explains how Xano empowers developers and citizen developers to build…

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#78 Securing The World's IoT Devices with Asimily 37:55

5M ago37:55

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🎙️ Startup Project Podcast - Episode with Shankar Somasundaram, CEO of AsimilyWelcome to another exciting episode of the Startup Project Podcast! In this episode, we have Shankar Somasundaram, the CEO and founder of Asimily, a company dedicated to providing visibility and security for medical IoT and OT devices. Shankar brings a wealth of experienc…

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Exploring AI's Potential | EP 125 Nataraj Sindam of Startup Project 31:13

6M ago31:13

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In this episode of Oh Ship Show, host Freddie Laker is joined by Nataraj Sindam, a sper talented product manager. Nataraj leads a team of engineers and designers to build and scale Azure Files, a cloud service providing secure and scalable file storage for enterprises. With a robust background in Computer Science and Mathematics, Nataraj has signif…

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The Courage to Launch: Revolutionizing Pet Care 37:50

6M ago37:50

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In this episode of Oh Ship Show, we discuss the courage it takes to launch a company and the resilience required to persevere in tough markets. Joining us today is Catherine Dennig, a visionary entrepreneur and co-founder of Fursure, a company revolutionizing pet insurance to support pet parents and their vet care needs. Catherine is a Forbes 30 Un…

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#77 Learn It All Mindset with CEO Damon Lemby 42:36

6M ago42:36

42:36

Damon Lemby, CEO of Learn It, a company that has trained over 1.9 million individuals, shares his journey from professional baseball to the world of education, offering insights on leadership, learning, and the future of work. The Power of the "Learn It All" Mindset Lemby argues that the key to success in today's dynamic world is not being a "know-…

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#76 How Product-First VC Mighty Capital is Picking great companies? 30:01

6M ago30:01

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In this episode of Startup Project, Nataraj sits down with SC Moatti, a serial entrepreneur, product manager, investor, and author. SC Moatti shares insights into his diverse career path, from building successful products to launching his own venture capital firm, Mighty Capital. In this episode, you'll learn: SC Moatti's journey from engineer to V…

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#75 Satya Singh - Co-Founder of Scispot on redefining modern biotech's data infrastructure 46:50

7M ago46:50

46:50

Satya, co-founder of Scispot, joins Startup Project's Nataraj to share his journey from leading a platform team at Expedia to starting a biotech company that solves data challenges for life science labs.In this episode, we discuss: Satya's unique career path, from fashion startup owner to data expert. The founding story of Scispot, tackling the pro…

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The Art of Entrepreneurial Coaching 32:30

7M ago32:30

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In this episode of Oh Ship Show, we explore the transformative world of entrepreneurial coaching with Andy Ellwood, the visionary behind Crux Point Leadership Studio and an executive coach at the Velocity Group. Known for his impactful coaching roles at global giants like Google, NASDAQ, HBO, and Goldman Sachs, and his experience as a serial entrep…

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#74 Sajid Rahman - Angel Investor Secrets - Lessons from 1000+ Startup Investments 45:59

7M ago45:59

45:59

Startup Project Podcast: Episode Notes - Navigating the Shifting Investment Landscape with Sajid Rahman Guest: Sajid Rahman - Top Angel Investor Host: Nataraj - Senior Product Manager, Investor at Incisive.vc & Startup Advisor Episode Overview: Join us as we delve into the evolving world of startups and venture capital with Sajid Rahman, a prolific…

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Mastering Product-Market Fit: Entrepreneurial Insights 36:49

8M ago36:49

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Join us on this enlightening episode of the Oh Ship Show, where we delve into the essence of achieving product-market fit with Joe Meyer, a serial entrepreneur with a storied career spanning multiple successful ventures. Joe, the founder of ExecThread and a veteran in the tech industry, shares his journey from the early days of grassroots initiativ…

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#73 Brian Bell - From Product Manager to Full Time Investor 48:58

8M ago48:58

48:58

Brian Bell is the Managing Partner at Team Ignite. Bell has experience in product development in AI at Microsoft, AWS, and startups.Full conversation includes:🔸Transition from Product Management to full time investing🔸Investing in YC 🔸Operating an investing Syndicate🔸Growth hacks to grow your syndicate 🔸Is AngelList loosing its advantage?🔸Red flags…

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#72 Todd Bishop GeekWire Co-founder, Business and tech journalist on big tech, AI and more! 50:41

8M ago50:41

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New episode with Todd Bishop, GeekWire's co-founder. Todd is a longtime business and technology journalist who reports on subjects including AI, the cloud, startups, and health technology, plus Amazon and Microsoft, in addition to hosting GeekWire's weekly podcast. This is Todd's second appearance on the Startup Project podcast. In our conversation…

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#71 Peter Mueller Founding Partner Breakwater VC about Pre Seed Investing in Seattle Tech Startups 48:07

9M ago48:07

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In this episode Nataraj talked to Peter Mueller who is the founding partner of Breakwater ventures investing in early stage tech startups in Pacific Northwest and Wester Canadian Startups.The conversation includes:- how to think about angel investing & pre-seed investing?- Seattle pre-seed ecosystem- learnings from Seachange fund- thesis for breakw…

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Becoming an Experiential Billionaire 39:24

9M ago39:24

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Dive into an inspiring conversation on the Oh Ship Show with Joe Huff, a visionary entrepreneur and the co-author of "Experiential Billionaire." Joe's journey is a testament to the belief that true wealth is not measured by monetary gains but by the richness of experiences. From founding successful ventures like Ramp Logistics and LSTN Sound to ove…

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#70 Brendan Rogers From Founding WAG (NASDAQ: PET) to Investing in India 35:29

9M ago35:29

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In this episode Nataraj spoke to Brendan Rogers Ex Cofounder of Wag, a NASDAQ listed public company.Full conversation includes:- Origin story of WAG- His journey into investing in India- Why he is bullish on Indian startups?- Opinion on different sectors & moreTo stay in loop for future conversations check out thestartupproject.ioFor above average …

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The Cutting Edge of XR 28:42

10M ago28:42

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Dive into the future of extended reality (XR) with us on this episode of the Oh Ship Show, where we're joined by Lucky Gobindram from CXR Agency, a trailblazer in creating immersive experiences that blend the digital with the physical like never before. As an early adopter of the Apple Vision Pro, Lucky offers us a unique glimpse into how virtual r…

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#69 Direct-to-Consumer Companies & Long Tail Opportunity in AI (Above Average Newsletter) 3:11

10M ago3:11

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Welcome to 50th edition of the Above Average Newsletter. Your bi-weekly source of Above Average takes on the business of big technology written by Nataraj Sindam. Topic 1: What’s with Direct-to-Consumer Companies? What’s common among all these companies? All birdsBrilliant earth groupPelotonRent the runway They are all public direct to consumer com…

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#68 Why the new AI button on your keyboard is inevitable? (Above Average Newsletter) 3:21

10M ago3:21

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This episode is the audio version of Nataraj's newsletter Above Average. Welcome to 49th edition of the Above Average Newsletter. Your bi-weekly source of Above Average takes on the businss of big technology written by Nataraj Sindam. 1. Why the new AI Button on Your Keyboard is inevitable?Microsoft is adding a new AI button to your PC keyboard. Th…

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#67 What late stage investors got wrong about investing in Startups? (Insight) 0:49

11M ago0:49

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For more unique insights on technology follow Nataraj on Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/natarajsindam⁠⁠ & Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/1nataraj/⁠ What late stage investors got wrong about investing in Startups? Confusion in the venture scene, especially with late-stage investments. Some firms raising funds for secondaries in startups, b…

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#66 Why Rivian Will Become 2nd Largest EV Company in the US? (Insight) 0:59

11M ago0:59

0:59

For more unique insights on technology follow Nataraj on Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/natarajsindam⁠ & Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/1nataraj/⁠ Why Rivian will become 2nd Largest EV Player in the U.S? Exploring the EV market in the US and the competition between Rivian and Tesla. Rivian stands out with a superior product, a more profitab…

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#65 Why YouTube is Unbeatable? (Insight) 0:58

12M ago0:58

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Over long term YouTube will win over TikTok, Instagram & other video apps. Check out the video to see why. Follow Nataraj on Twitter - https://twitter.com/natarajsindam & Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/1nataraj/

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#64 Matt McIlwain – MD Madrona Venture Group on all Things Venture Capital 48:56

1y ago48:56

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Nataraj interviewed veteran VC Matt McIlwain of Madrona Venture Group on Startup Project podcast. Matt shared his insights into the state of venture capital and the impacts of AI, drawn from his 20+ years of experience.Some key takeaways:1. Venture is a "tale of two cities" now - later stage startups are struggling, earlier stage companies embracin…

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#63 Jon Staenberg: Investing in Startups, Venture Funds & Search Funds 54:18

1y ago54:18

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In this episode, Nataraj spoke with John Staenberg, a veteran of the tech and venture capital world. John took Nataraj through his early days growing up in Omaha and attending Stanford University, where he was inspired by the culture of creativity and trying new things. After graduating, John worked in real estate and then got his MBA, also at Stan…

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Geoff Cook: Navigating the Digital Seas 37:33

1+ y ago37:33

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In this episode of the "@OhShipShow," we're joined by Geoff Cook, the co-founder of The Meet Group, who takes us on an enthralling journey through the evolution of social networking, live streaming, and digital dating. From the humble beginnings of myYearbook.com to the global success of apps like MeetMe, Skout, and Tagged, Geoff shares his persona…

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Adapting to the Content Marketing Revolution: Insights from Andrew Wheeler, CEO of Skyward 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

30:33

"In this episode of the 'Oh Ship Show,' Andrew Wheeler, the CEO of Skyward, joins us to discuss the evolving landscape of content marketing in 2023. Andrew provides valuable insights into the impact of generative AI on content marketing strategies and emphasizes the crucial role of human-centric content. He takes us on a journey through the history…

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#62 Ashmeet Sidana - Founder of Engineering Capital on Investing in Technical Insights 50:24

1+ y ago50:24

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In this episode of the podcast, we feature Ashmeet Sidana, the founder and Chief Engineer of Engineering Capital. Ashmeet has an extensive background in engineering and venture capital, with experience as the Director of Product Management at VMWare and as a venture capitalist. During the conversation, Ashmeet discusses various topics, including hi…

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From Pogs to a $400M Branding Empire: The Brett Marz Story 43:46

1+ y ago43:46

43:46

"Step into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Brett Marz, the co-founder of BamKo, a company that has revolutionized branded merchandise, turning it into a form of art for global brands. From his humble beginnings selling pogs at the Santa Monica Pier at the age of 12 to his remarkable achievement of building a company valued at over $400 mil…

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#61 Joe Heitzeberg - From Tech Whiz to Sustainable Meat Entrepreneur 53:57

1+ y ago53:57

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To stay up to date checkout ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestartupproject.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & follow Nataraj on twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@natarajsindam⁠ and on LinkedIn at ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam⁠ Join us in this captivating episode as we sit down with Joe Heitzeberg, a multifaceted entrepreneur who has navigated the world of technology and business with remarkable succes…

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6. Nonlinear Dynamics in Mechanics (Part 2) 54:00

1+ y ago54:00

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This episode features Part 2 of a stimulating discussion between Dr. Nataraj (host) and Prof. Giuseppe Rega. Prof. Rega is a Professor Emeritus at Sapienza University in Rome, Italy, and is a prolific and noted scholar with many publications in nonlinear dynamics. His work ranges over a number of diverse areas including structural mechanics, contro…

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5. Nonlinear Dynamics in Mechanics (Part 1) 1:07:14

1+ y ago1:07:14

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This episode features Part 1 of a stimulating discussion between Dr. Nataraj (host) and Prof. Giuseppe Rega. Prof. Rega is a Professor Emeritus at Sapienza University in Rome, Italy, and is a prolific and noted scholar with many publications in nonlinear dynamics. His work ranges over a number of diverse areas including structural mechanics, contro…

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From Startups to Saving the Planet 39:52

1+ y ago39:52

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In this episode of Oh Ship, Freddie sits down with Ben Lamm, an extraordinary entrepreneur on a mission to save the planet. Delve into Ben's remarkable journey, from his successful tech exits to his current ventures at the forefront of bioscience and genetic engineering. Explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and global impact as Ben shares h…

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#60 Tim Chen - From Open Source Contributor to Investor in Infrastructure Startups 1:03:42

1+ y ago1:03:42

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Tim Chen is the Managing Partner at Essence VC, an early-stage fund focused on data infrastructure and developer tool companies. He has over a decade of experience leading engineering in enterprise infrastructure and open source communities and companies. Prior to Essence, Tim was the SVP of Engineering at Cosmos, a popular open source blockchain S…

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How AI will impact the future of work 42:31

1+ y ago42:31

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In this episode of Oh Ship, Freddie is joined by Krish Ramineni Co-founder and CEO of Fireflies AI, where they discuss the impact and importance of building ethical Ai that bring value to organizations. #ohshipshow #firefliersai #AI ---------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this episode of Oh Shi…

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#59 - Aseem Datar - Partner at Madrona Ventures - From Intern to General Manager at Azure 30:57

1+ y ago30:57

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Aseem joined Madrona in 2021 after spending almost twenty years as an operating executive. He works alongside founders building the future of next-generation infrastructure (core, security, DevOps), intelligent applications, robotics, and automation. Full conversation includes: From Intern at Windows to GM at Microsoft Azure GM at Azure to Investin…

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#58 - TA McCann - Professional Sailor, Serial Entrepreneur (5x Founder with 3 Exits), Managing Director at Pioneer Square Labs 50:15

1+ y ago50:15

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To stay up to date checkout ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestartupproject.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & follow Nataraj on twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@natarajsindam⁠⁠ T.A. McCann is a serial entrepreneur with an impressive track record. He has founded and served as CEO of several successful companies. Some notable ventures include Senosis (acquired by Google), Gist (acquired by Blackberry), and Rival IQ, a…

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How Hydrow Built an Immersive Product Experience 35:38

1+ y ago35:38

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In this episode of Oh Ship, Freddie is joined by Bruce Smith, CEO of Hydrow where they discuss the journey to bring the zen link experience of rowing into people’s living rooms. #ohshipshow #hydrow #venturefunding #spacdeal ---------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this episode of Oh Ship! Show, …

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#57: How to Run Innovation Sessions with Bill Gates to Solve World Problems? 6:22

1+ y ago6:22

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To stay up to date checkout ⁠⁠⁠⁠thestartupproject.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ & follow Nataraj on twitter: ⁠⁠@natarajsindam⁠⁠ In this episode Nataraj spoke to Taylor Black who co-founded Fizzy Inc. Post Fizzy Taylor worked at Innovation Science Fund & currently works as a Principal Product Manager at the Office of the CTO Incubator at Microsoft. Transcript: [00:00:00] …

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#56: Why Wordpress dominates internet? 3:24

1+ y ago3:24

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#56: Why Wordpress dominates internet?

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Revolutionizing MadTech to create business value 36:20

1+ y ago36:20

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In this episode of Oh Ship, Freddie is joined by Daniel Jaye, CEO of Aqfer, who is credited with inventing online behavioral advertising and pioneering internet privacy standards and data warehousing technology. In this episode, they talk about the emerging MadTech space (intersection of MarTech and AdTech) and lessons learned from building busines…

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#55: What is the insurance against Innovation Dilemma? 3:28

1+ y ago3:28

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To stay up to date checkout ⁠⁠⁠thestartupproject.io⁠⁠⁠ & follow Nataraj on twitter: ⁠@natarajsindam⁠ In this episode Nataraj spoke to Taylor Black who co-founded Fizzy Inc. Post Fizzy Taylor worked at Innovation Science Fund & currently works as a Principal Product Manager at the Office of the CTO Incubator at Microsoft. Transcript: [00:00:00] Nata…

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Venture Investing Like a Chessmaster 40:13

1+ y ago40:13

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In this episode of Oh Ship, Freddie is joined by Martin Tobias, serial entrepreneur and founder of Incisive Ventures, where he shares his insights from angel investing in over 200 companies. #ohshipshow #MartinTobias #VentureCapital #angelinvesting ---------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this e…

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#54: How Techstars Seattle Works & How Should Founders Think About It? 3:38

1+ y ago3:38

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To stay up to date checkout ⁠thestartupproject.io⁠ & follow Nataraj on twitter: @natarajsindamIn this episode Nataraj spoke to Marius Ciocirlan who co-founded ShareGrid, a marketplace for filmmakers and photographers to rent and sell their equipment. It was ⁠acquired⁠ by Backstage and is now Managing Director of Techstars Seattle. Techstars expande…

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