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Steve
The Scrappy Founder
Steve (Scrappy) is a hardworking entrepreneur, dedicating 80 hours a week to his venture. He’s a one-man show (or he has cobbled together a handful of friends and associates), seeking free help from engineers and other talents, and even giving away ownership. His passion drives him, but the pressure to succeed is intense. He’s determined to prove his worth and make his dream a reality.
Shannon
The Scaling & Growth Founder
Shannon (Scaling) is navigating the complexities of business growth. She’s secured funding from professional investors, a significant milestone. However, with this comes added pressure. She now has a board and a seasoned team of executives to manage. The clock is ticking, and she must deliver tenfold results. Shannon is learning to lead from the back, a new challenge. The stress is mounting as she strives to meet investor expectations and lead her growing team effectively.
Simon
The Successful Founder
Simon (Successful) is a seasoned entrepreneur, financially secure and battle-hardened. He now focuses on projects he’s truly passionate about, driven by a desire to create a lasting legacy and support those in need. Giving back is his priority, and he finds joy in sharing his knowledge and resources. Simon’s perspective on life is filled with compassion, love, and gratitude. He’s achieved both external and internal success, allowing him to give generously and make a meaningful impact.
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Navigating Startup Challenges:
Insights from the Podcast
Welcome to our podcast, where we unravel the mysteries of entrepreneurship and transform startup struggles into triumphs.
Tune in as we share valuable insights and solutions to common challenges faced by first time founders.
In each episode, we delve into topics such as:
Corporate Strategy
Lack of clear vision and mission.
Without a defined purpose, strategic goals become ambiguous, hindering progress and direction.
Organizational Alignment
Misalignment of goals and priorities.
Conflicting objectives among teams or individuals result in inefficiency and internal conflicts.
Team & Processes
Inefficient workflows and processes.
Bottlenecks and inefficiencies impede productivity and scalability, hampering overall performance.
Board Engagement
Disengaged board members.
Lack of active participation limits access to expertise and resources, hindering strategic decision-making.
External Stakeholders
Poor stakeholder management.
Neglecting relationships with external parties harms reputation and growth potential.
Personal Working Norms
Burnout and overwork.
Unhealthy work habits lead to decreased productivity and high turnover rates.
Meet The Guides
Ike Kavas
Serial Entrepreneur
Ike Kavas, a seasoned entrepreneur and esteemed leader in the AI and machine learning landscape, is known as a Serial Entrepreneur. He is an award-winning Tech CEO and recognized as an Inc 500 Alum. He is currently building a SaaS Platform in stealth mode, an investor in ExpertGuru.ai, and serving as a Board Member at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Ike previously founded Ephesoft, an AI tech company that specializes in data extraction from documents, where he earned his first patent. Ephesoft was bootstrapped for 7 years, later raised money from VCs, and was acquired by Kofax. Ike likes sharing his scars and expertise with the next generation of business leaders and first-time founders so that they can build their own legacies.
With a relentless drive for learning and experiencing new challenges, Ike continues to shape the future of technology and business through the entrepreneurial spirit in order to serve people, advance communities, and leave the world in a better place than he found it!
Benoy Tamang
CEO Coach
Here’s Benoy Tamang, the multi-startup business owner with seven startups to date – four from scratch and all angel or venture-funded.
As a seasoned CEO and CEO Coach, he knows how to be scrappy and build teams that can flourish and scale while working in harmony with boards.
Benoy’s not just a CEO Coach – he’s the GPS of first-time founders navigating the maze of entrepreneurial life.
Tune in as he asks insightful questions to guests and provides his own color on the topics that will most interest you. You are not alone on this journey. You will not leave without significant insights on how to be better with the stories and commentary from Benoy.
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Fearless Founders
By Ike Kavas and Benoy Tamang
Turn startup chaos into epic growth with laughter, learning, and a fearless attitude.
- Latest
- Oct 11, 2024
- Episodes
Episode 17
Oct 11, 2024
51 m 42 s
Episode 16
Oct 04, 2024
52 m 48 s
Episode 15
September 20, 2024
54 m 59 s
Episode 14
September 11, 2024
1 h 4 m
Episode 13
August 29, 2024
58 m 12 s
Episode 12
July 31, 2024
57 m 59 s
Episode 11
July 24, 2024
45 m 31 s
Episode 10
July 17, 2024
48 m 31 s
Episode 9
July 2, 2024
1 h 27 s
Episode 8
June 5, 2024
53 m 31 s
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Navigate Success:
Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Join podcast hosts Benoy and Ike as they guide you through avoiding common pitfalls that can derail your business. Learn from the experiences of CEOs who have faced shutdowns, fundraising challenges, and loss of control to investors.
Don’t let failure be an option – let’s chart a course to success together.
Ending in Triumph:
Stories of Success
Prepare to be inspired by tales of triumph and achievement in the business world. Explore successful exits, billion-dollar valuations, and profitable companies that have weathered storms and emerged victorious.
Let Ike and Benoy guide you through each step of the way towards your own triumphs and journeys to becoming your own Fearless Founder!
Ending in Triumph:
Stories of Success
Prepare to be inspired by tales of triumph and achievement in the business world. Explore successful exits, billion-dollar valuations, and profitable companies that have weathered storms and emerged victorious.
Let Ike and Benoy guide you through each step of the way towards your own triumphs and journeys to becoming your own Fearless Founder!
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