The secret to success? Resilience and pivoting with purpose.
In this episode, Endeavor Entrepreneur Scott Harris, Founder & CEO of DeliverLean, joins Endeavor Miami Managing Director Claudia Duran to share how he turned market challenges into game-changing moves, scaled from 3,000 to 100,000 meals a day during COVID, and built one of the nation’s leading healthy meal companies.
Listen now to hear how resilience, vision, and the right team can transform any obstacle into your biggest breakthrough.
What is it like to build a company, sell it, and raise a family—all with your life partner? In this episode, Juha and Johanna Mikkola, co-founders of Wyncode Academy, join the Endeavor Miami Podcast to reminisce and share their advice on how they transformed their shared vision into a thriving business and an even stronger relationship. They open up about:- The highs and lows of growing Wyncode as a married co-founder team- Navigating risk, challenges, and a life-changing acquisition- Balancing work, family, and marriage without losing sight of what matters- The secret to making love and business work—together Juha and Johanna were selected as Endeavor Entrepreneurs in 2015, a milestone that helped them scale their business and connect with a global network of mentors and founders.From building a business to building a life, their story proves that with trust, communication, and a shared vision, anything is possible.#Entrepreneurship #CoupleGoals #StartupLife #Podcast #FoundersJourney #EndeavorEntrepreneurs
Why Success Is Measured by the People You Empower 💪🏼In this episode of the Endeavor Miami Podcast, we sit down with Endri Tolka, co-founder of YouVisit, to explore his journey from Albania to the U.S., his early entrepreneurial ventures, and how he built a cutting-edge virtual tour platform that was later acquired by a major player.Endri shares:
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In this episode, Emiliano Abramzon, Co-Founder and Former CEO of Nearpod, Endeavor Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Board Member of Endeavor Miami sits down with Claudia Duran, Regional Managing Director for Endeavor North America and Managing Director of Endeavor Miami. Together, they explore Emiliano's entrepreneurial journey, the challenges he's faced, and the lessons learned along the way. This episode dives into the power of resilience, the importance of community, and how Endeavor is fostering a thriving ecosystem for ambitious entrepreneurs.
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In this interview, Rodrigo Bernardinelli, CEO and Co-Founder of Digibee, an Endeavor Miami Outlier Company, shares his experiences and reactions upon entering the prestigious Endeavor Outlier program.
He emphasizes the power of the Endeavor network and his pride in being part of such a supportive and inspiring community. #endeavor #endeavorentrepreneur #outliers
How does embracing vulnerability and being open to change serve as a catalyst in an entrepreneur's journey?
In this episode of the Endeavor Miami Podcast, Claudia Duran, Regional Managing Director for North America & Managing Director of Endeavor Miami, chats with Rodrigo Bernardinelli, Co-Founder & CEO of Digibee and an Endeavor Entrepreneur, recounting his remarkable journey from running a generalist company to becoming a tech innovator. Rodrigo's story highlights the value of adaptability and strategic pivots, alongside the power of a supportive community, like Endeavor.
Connect with Rodrigo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigobernardinelli/
Connect with Claudia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-duran-b5788323/
00:00 - Intro 01:27 - The Shift from Software Programming to Leadership 04:39 - The Start of Digibee 07:25 - Learning from Failure and Pivoting 10:10 - Building a Company with Friends 15:36 - Personal Motivation and Vision 17:24 - Finding a Balance 21:19 - Moving to South Florida and Entering the US Market 24:08 - Growing with Endeavor 28:11 - Cash is King 31:25 - Closing Thoughts
Do we help ourselves most when we help others? Anna Papalexopoulou, Selection Lead at Endeavor Miami, and Daniela Manzanares, ScaleUp Lead at Endeavor Miami, describe the exponential growth founders experience when they support their fellow founders. Get a behind-the-scenes view of Endeavor ScaleUp as they discuss the long-lasting impact founders have on each other and why communities of like-minded peers help founders overcome professional as well as personal challenges.
Why is investing in tech talent so important? How did Endeavor Miami get its start? In the latest episode of the Endeavor Miami podcast, Raul Moas, Senior Director of the Knight Foundation, shares with @Claudia Duran why the Knight Foundation has prioritized the development of an entrepreneurial community in Miami and supported Endeavor so closely over the last 10 years. Connect with Raul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmoas/ Connect with Claudia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-duran-b5788323/ #EndeavorMiamiPodcast #MiamiTech #EntrepreneurSupport #Knight Foundation
Why would a Shark Tank investor, author, and successful corporate employee become an entrepreneur? Our #EndeavorLAB Alumni Hanoi Morillo, Co-Founder & CEO of Fivvy, shares her experiences being on both sides of the table as an investor and entrepreneur, how her perceptions have shifted once she became an entrepreneur, and why she is constantly on the journey for self-improvement. Connect with Hanoi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanoimori... Connect with Becky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeca-se...00:00 Intro 00:36 Who is Hanoi Morillo? 03:09 What motivated your dedication towards building a new company? 08:15 Journey with pivoting - How did you realize it made sense? 15:20 What does learning mean to you? EndeavorLAB experience 20:30 Entrepreneurship learnings? 26:18 What do you wish you had known during your journey? 30:00 How does fitness and exercising contribute to your day-to-day and to running a business? 34:00 What does having a dog represent in your life? 37:30 Outro - Questions encouraged!
Uprooting your life to do something extraordinary is always challenging, especially if you're an entrepreneur trying to do it on your own. Charly Esnal, Managing Director of Mana Tech, and Claudia Duran, Managing Director of Endeavor Miami, discuss the importance of community in life and business as founders move to South Florida. They highlight the importance of mentorship, support, and a network for saving entrepreneurs’ time, money, and mental strain by being surrounded by like-minded individuals who understand their challenges. Connect with Charly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlyesnal/ Connect with Claudia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-duran-b5788323/
How do you create a strong connection with your employees and a positive company culture?
Our Endeavor Mentor Oswaldo Alvarez, Co-Founder of The Local Leaders Collective, meets with Endeavor team member Faysal Abueljebain to discuss the importance of authentic leadership. Oswaldo highlights how being vulnerable and connecting with one's true self can lead to personal growth and flourishing as a leader, emphasizing the need for safe spaces where people can be seen and supported without judgment.
Humans are always building. Some build gardens, others build companies. Our Endeavor ScaleUp participant Michel Edery, Co-founder & CEO of smartBeemo, shares his experience growing his company, the insights he’s gained by being part of an entrepreneurial community, and the happiness that comes from doing what he loves. Apply to Endeavor ScaleUp: https://mailchi.mp/endeavor/miamiscaleupprogram Connect with Michel Edery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medery/ Connect with smartBeemo: https://smartbeemo.com/
What does it mean to support entrepreneurship in South Florida? In the debut episode of the Endeavor Miami Podcast, Erick Gavin, Executive Director of Venture Miami, joins our host Claudia Duran, Managing Director of Endeavor Miami, to discuss the current state of Miami's tech ecosystem, the unique opportunities Miami presents, and the latest partnership between the two organizations, EndeavorLAB for Women Founders.