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Founders Weekly
Raw Startup
32 episodes
5 days ago
Founders Weekly is the most important news in Tech and Startups curated in a fast-paced format for busy Startup Founders. We cover the news and have other founders' comments on the impact on the Startup ecosystem. Hosted by Vivino founder Heini Zachariassen with other founders as co-hosts and guests every week. Never miss a big story!
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Founders Weekly is the most important news in Tech and Startups curated in a fast-paced format for busy Startup Founders. We cover the news and have other founders' comments on the impact on the Startup ecosystem. Hosted by Vivino founder Heini Zachariassen with other founders as co-hosts and guests every week. Never miss a big story!
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Founders Weekly
How a Ukrainian Startup is Disrupting Military Tech

In this episode of Founders Weekly, we dive into the remarkable story of Hymera, a Ukrainian startup that emerged from an extreme war situation to revolutionize military radio technology. The conversation with co-founder Misha Rudominski reveals how his team transformed a crisis into an opportunity, developing battlefield-tested encrypted radios that outperform competitors at a fraction of the cost. Through the lens of wartime entrepreneurship, we explore how Hymera went from zero experience to delivering over 6,000 units and securing significant funding, all while maintaining their commitment to rapid innovation and user-centered design. The episode showcases the power of speed and continuous iteration in startup success, with Hymera's journey from prototype to mass production in just one year serving as a testament to their "learn and execute faster than anybody else" philosophy.


Host:Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host:Hassan Bazzi

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/habazzi/


Guest:Misha Rudominski

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudominski/

Himera: https://himeratech.com/


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9 months ago
51 minutes 21 seconds

Founders Weekly
Building a Startup in 4 Days (Part 3) - Lessons Learned

In this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini Zachariassen and Hassan Bazzi discuss their experiences building Just Release in just 4 four days. They explore the importance of managing dependencies, maintaining team dynamics, validating ideas, and the significance of clear communication and scope management. The conversation highlights the challenges faced during the hackathon, the strategies employed to overcome them, and the lessons learned about product development and teamwork. In this conversation, Heini Zachariassen discusses the strategies and experiences from the hackathon, focusing on marketing tactics, customer engagement, and the importance of momentum. He emphasizes the significance of using platforms like Reddit for promotion, the value of a waitlist for generating interest, and the lessons learned about dependencies and team dynamics. The conversation culminates in reflections on the success of the hackathon and considerations for future projects.


Just Release: http://www.justrelease.ai

Host: Heini Zachariassen


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host / Guest:

Hassan Bazzi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/habazzi/


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10 months ago
47 minutes 30 seconds

Founders Weekly
Building a Startup in 4 Days (Part 2)

In this episode of Founders Weekly, we continue following the intense journey of the JustRelease team as they race through days 3 and 4 of their ambitious startup challenge in Barcelona. The episode captures the team's determination as they tackle complex technical hurdles, particularly with YouTube integration while building an innovative AI tool for content creators. Through late-night coding sessions, creative problem-solving, and strategic marketing efforts, the team demonstrates how rapid startup development can yield impressive results. The conversation explores their journey from technical setbacks to successful implementation, growing their waitlist to 85 potential users, and ultimately securing their first paying customer. The episode showcases the power of focused teamwork and the viability of hackathon-style development in today's startup landscape.


Just Release: http://www.justrelease.ai


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Guests: 

Hassan Bazzi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/habazzi/


Staffan Ulmert

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staffan-ulmert-11aa23145/


Levin Grünhagen

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levin-g/


Stoyan Yankov

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stoyanyankov/ 


Josh / Tropic

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tropic5


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11 months ago
22 minutes 15 seconds

Founders Weekly
Building a Startup in 4 Days (Part 1)

In this episode of Founders Weekly, we dive into an exhilarating four-day challenge where a team of ambitious developers and entrepreneurs attempt to build and launch an AI-powered content generation tool in Barcelona. The episode follows Heini Zachariassen and developer Hassan Bazzi as they tackle the first two days of creating a revolutionary tool for content creators that aims to automatically generate show notes, descriptions, and social posts while maintaining each creator's unique voice. Through technical setbacks, late-night coding sessions, and their first real user test with podcaster Stoyan, the team demonstrates the intense reality of rapid product development. The conversation explores their innovative approach to AI-generated content, the importance of user experience, and the challenges of standing out in a crowded market.

Just Release: http://www.justrelease.ai

Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/

Guests: 

Hassan Bazzi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/habazzi/

Staffan Ulmert

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staffan-ulmert-11aa23145/

Levin Grünhagen

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levin-g/

Stoyan Yankov

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stoyanyankov/ 


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11 months ago
20 minutes 9 seconds

Founders Weekly
How to Avoid Burnout

In this episode of Founders Weekly, hosts Heini and Courtney tackle the crucial topic of burnout, with a focus on founders and professionals. They explore the signs and symptoms of burnout, the differences between stress and burnout, and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The conversation features a personal account from guest Oscar Werner, who opens up about his own journey through burnout, the emotional impact it had on him, and the lessons he learned in the process of recovery. Oscar discusses how burnout affected both his professional and personal relationships, the transformative changes he made in his leadership style, and the importance of self-care and mindfulness. The episode also introduces the concept of the "emotional bank account" in relationships, and touches on the challenges of balancing the drive to keep pushing with the need for rest and recovery. Oscar shares practical advice for founders on how to prevent burnout and maintain long-term well-being in both their work and personal lives.


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host: Courtney Quattrini

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyquattrini/


Guest: Oscar Werner

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscar-werner-248612/

Sinch: https://sinch.com/

Gilion: https://www.gilion.com/


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11 months ago
42 minutes 4 seconds

Founders Weekly
Being a Solopreneur

In this episode of Founders Weekly, hosts Heini and Brian are joined by Pat Walls, founder of Starter Story. They discuss the journey of solopreneurship versus co-founding a business. Brian shares his experiences with Backlinko and Exploding Topics, emphasizing the value of complementary skills and trust between co-founders. Pat shares stories from building Starter Story. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of starting a business alone, such as autonomy and isolation, and highlights the importance of motivation, discipline, and adaptability. They also touch on the role of AI in improving business efficiency, the speed of decision-making, and the risks of choosing the wrong co-founder.


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host: Brian Dean

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianedean

Exploding Topics: https://explodingtopics.com/


Guest: Pat Walls

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickwalls

Starter Story: https://www.starterstory.com/


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1 year ago
54 minutes 21 seconds

Founders Weekly
Should we do a Pivot or Spin-Out?

In this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini and Theis explore the challenges founders face in choosing which startup ideas to pursue, focusing on the concept of spin-outs—transforming strong ideas into independent companies. Guest Ola Sars, founder of Soundtrack Technology, offers insights from his journey spinning Soundtrack Technology out from Spotify, discussing the importance of maintaining focus, securing funding, and navigating platform dependency risks. The conversation also covers the complexities of licensing in the music industry, the benefits of being an agile company, and the necessity of achieving product market fit. Sars highlights the significance of discipline, knowing when to pivot, and addressing emerging trends in the B2B music sector.


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host: Theis Søndergaard

LinkedIn: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/theissondergaard


Guest: Ola Sars

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ola-sars


Soundtrack Technology: https://www.soundtrackyourbrand.com/


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1 year ago
51 minutes 40 seconds

Founders Weekly
How to Hire and Work with Global Teams

In this episode, Heini and Theis are joined by Brant Cebulla, co-founder of Scalero, to discuss their experiences with global teams and outsourcing. They highlight the necessity of these practices, exploring benefits like cost efficiency and quick hiring, while also addressing challenges such as cultural differences and communication styles. The conversation covers effective hiring strategies, the importance of building trust and communication in remote teams, and managing productivity and accountability. They share insights on overcoming time zone challenges and adapting communication methods, ultimately reflecting on the joys of working in diverse environments.


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host: Theis Søndergaard

LinkedIn: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/theissondergaard


Guest: Brant Cebulla

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brantcebulla/

Scalero: https://scalero.io/


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1 year ago
1 hour 7 minutes 14 seconds

Founders Weekly
Will AI replace the Technical Co-Founder?

In this episode of Founders Weekly, the hosts tackle the contentious issue of whether AI could replace technical co-founders in startups. They discuss the current capabilities and limitations of AI tools, emphasizing their role in assisting with MVP development while highlighting the need for technical understanding. The conversation also covers Klarna's bold move to integrate AI solutions instead of traditional software, the evolving roles of product management and engineering, and the potential for AI to enhance game development. The hosts advocate for founders to leverage AI for testing hypotheses and building prototypes, while noting the enduring importance of data as a critical asset in this AI-driven future.


Fast Track Your MVP with AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxmbamH7vuU


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host: Hassan Bazzi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/habazzi/


Co-Host: Theis Søndergaard

LinkedIn: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/theissondergaard


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1 year ago
51 minutes 40 seconds

Founders Weekly
Find Product-Market Fit with PMF Score

In this episode, the hosts explore the vital role of product-market fit (PMF) and how to find it using the Product-Market fit score. They discuss the importance of aligning products with market demand and gathering feedback from the right users. The conversation emphasizes identifying an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) for effective targeting and introduces the idea of sticky users—those who engage consistently with a product. Guest Herbert Bay shares insights on EarKick, a self-care app, detailing its growth and PMF evaluation. He highlights the need for repeated user engagement, examines survey methodologies, and identifies key features for enhancing retention. The episode also compares the Product Market Fit Score with the Net Promoter Score (NPS), stressing their significance in product development and user satisfaction.


Founders! Please fill in the 2-minute survey on Growth:

https://forms.gle/JYaBcrpvfcgLXqqw5


Product Market Fit Score in short:

https://youtu.be/gEiK-bDOADg?si=_yZtQwplkXY4nM_B


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host: Theis Søndergaard

LinkedIn: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/theissondergaard


Guest: Herbert Bay

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herbertbay

Earkick: https://earkick.com/


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1 year ago
55 minutes 44 seconds

Founders Weekly
Building for an Exit

Building a startup with the goal of selling it quickly for millions can be an effective strategy, but it requires careful planning. In this weeks episode of Founders Weekly, host Heini and co-host Theis dive into strategies of building an exit for your startup. Joined by serial entrepreneur Henrik Rosendahl, who has successfully exited multiple startups, they reveal five key tactics for building with an exit in mind: starting with the end goal, solving real problems, and focusing on a solid business model.

Henrik shares how to align with existing infrastructure, form strategic partnerships, and tackle hard problems customers are willing to pay for.

The discussion offers valuable lessons for founders, including simplifying products, focusing on narrow problems, and understanding what buyers are looking for. Henrik also shares his passion for off-grid living, while Theis offers insights from mentoring young founders.


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host: Theis Søndergaard

LinkedIn: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/theissondergaard


Guest: Henrik Rosendahl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrosendahl/

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1 year ago
1 hour 36 seconds

Founders Weekly
What is Founder Mode?

Founder Mode. What is it? Does it always work? They explore the transition from Founder Mode to Manager Mode. The discussion covers common advice for founders to hire well and delegate, and the potential pitfalls of this approach.

The hosts share personal experiences with hiring and delegation challenges, and the role of venture capitalists. They emphasize the importance of courage when making decisions, highlighting that founder mode isn't a one-size-fits-all strategy. Each founder and startup must find their own Founder Mode and Manager Mode balance.


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host: Hassan Bazzi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/habazzi/


Co-Host: Theis Søndergaard

LinkedIn: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/theissondergaard


Paul Graham Founder Mode post:

https://paulgraham.com/foundermode.html


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1 year ago
47 minutes 44 seconds

Founders Weekly
Startup Failure: What It's Like to Fail

In this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini and Hassan tackle the challenging topic of startup failure. They explore the emotional and personal impact on founders, employees, and investors, delving into the top reasons why startups fail, such as a broken founding team, bad timing, and lack of product-market fit. The hosts also discuss the value of alignment between founders and investors and effective communication. 

This week’s guest is Cogo Co-Founder Robin (Eriksson) Blichfeldt who recently was forced to shut down his startup Cogo. The conversation includes Robin's reflections on shutting down his startup, Cogo, the emotional toll it took, and the importance of a supportive network. They also share their own experiences with failure.


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host: Hassan Bazzi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/habazzi/


Guest: Robin (Eriksson) Blichfeldt

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinblichfeldt/

Cogo: https://www.cogoapp.io/


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1 year ago
54 minutes 55 seconds

Founders Weekly
Should Startup Founders Be in Their 20s?

In this episode of Founders Weekly, The hosts explore whether being in your 20s as a founder is crucial for startup success. They challenge the stereotype of the young entrepreneur, highlighting research that shows the average successful founder is 45, with companies led by older founders often achieving higher success rates. The discussion covers the differences in risk-taking, ambition, and life stage between younger and older founders, weighing the pros and cons of youth in the startup world. They also touch on key topics like experience, funding, personal growth, and the importance of balance and learning from failures. In addition, the hosts share their excitement about restarting the podcast, diving into revolutionary education, and one guest’s passion for music and launching a startup focused on experiential learning.


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host: Hassan Bazzi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/habazzi/


Guest: Sang Shin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangyshin/

Fofty: https://www.fofty.net/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@foftylife


Book: Open by Andre Agassi

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6480781-open


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1 year ago
51 minutes 10 seconds

Founders Weekly
How to Build the Perfect Founding Team

In this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini and Theis explore what makes a successful founding team, focusing on four crucial roles: the idea person, the deal maker, the builder, and the operator.

They introduce a new framework with an innovative scoring system to evaluate each team member's strengths and weaknesses, sharing their own scores and insights. Heini and Theis emphasize the importance of each role in driving the startup's success and delve into the dynamics of their own founding team. They also discuss the challenges of assembling a balanced team, the necessity of founder-market and founder-founder fit, and the vital role of chemistry and teamwork. Plus, get a sneak peek into the exciting plans for the next season of the podcast!

Here are the 4 roles used in the framework:

Idea Person, an idea person is a creative person, full of ideas and resourcefulness, who thinks outside the box and there are no limits to what we can and how fast we can do it. Sometimes seen as the visionary leader and this really is the stereotype of a crazy founder! 

Deal Maker, a Deal Maker can close a deal, this means fundraising, business deals, whatever deal needs to be done. The Deal Maker can sell, be a promoter, create excitement, tell a story and be a bit of a hustler.

Builder, a builder can build whatever we are building or make sure it is being built. This role is often seen as the technical co-founder in a traditional tech startup. Either they build themselves or lead whatever team is needed to build. The key here is the ability to release, actually get stuff out there.

Operator, an operator runs the business. Makes sure invoices are sent, bills are paid and everyone gets their salary on time. A startup is a business, you need someone to run that business or it will fall apart.


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/

Co-Host: Theis Søndergaard

LinkedIn: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/theissondergaard


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1 year ago
52 minutes 49 seconds

Founders Weekly
Story of OpenAI: Founding, Funding, AI Revolution, and Lots of Drama!

In this episode, Heini and Hassan dive into the story of OpenAI, the groundbreaking startup founded in 2015 by industry giants like Elon Musk and Sam Altman. They explore how the founders' expertise in entrepreneurship, technology, and AI research fueled OpenAI's mission to develop AI safely and openly. OpenAI has achieved significant AI advancements. The discussion covers key events such as Musk's departure, the shift to a limited partnership, and the rapid success of ChatGPT.

The hosts also delve into the internal turmoil following CEO Sam Altman's firing and reinstatement, as well as co-founder Ilya Sutskever's departure to start a new AI company. With competition and funding concerns looming, OpenAI continues to innovate with products like Sora and ChatGPT 4o. They also touch on the notable but still unclear impact of OpenAI's partnership with Apple for Siri integration. Tune in to hear Heini and Hassan discuss what the future holds for OpenAI as it navigates these challenges and strives to sustain innovation in the AI space.


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host: Hassan Bazzi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/habazzi/


Testing ChatGPT 4o on Founders Weekly:

https://youtu.be/B9-mUYbOgCo?si=P_n8cvAZ0dB0iIo0&t=1382


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1 year ago
52 minutes 10 seconds

Founders Weekly
Mastering PR for Startups

In this episode, Heini Zachariassen and Courtney Quatrini dive into how startups should master PR and navigate bad PR challenges. They reveal the secrets to creating captivating startup stories and the power of authentic storytelling. They analyze major PR blunders by Uber's Travis Kalanick and Better.com's Vishal Garg, highlighting the fallout from poor communication and the need for empathy in crisis management. They also discuss the role of PR agencies and genuine influencer partnerships. Tune in for insights on effective communication, and discover Courtney's dog obsession and Heini's excitement for the Euro 2024 football championship.

Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/

Co-Host: Courtney Quatrini

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyquattrini/

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1 year ago
37 minutes 41 seconds

Founders Weekly
Selling your Startup to a Billion Dollar Company

In this episode of Founders Weekly, Heini Zachariassen and Theis Søndergaard explore acquisitions with guest Brian Dean, founder of Backlinko and Exploding Topics. They discuss the differences between lifestyle businesses and startups, and the three possible outcomes for startups: retention, IPO, or acquisition. They explain various types of acquisitions—strategic, tuck-in, and acqui-hire. Brian Dean recounts selling Backlinko to SEMrush, starting from the initial email that began the acquisition talks. He provides insights into the valuation process and his role after the acquisition. Dean advises founders on the importance of transparency with buyers, considering higher initial valuations, and having an experienced acquisition lawyer and advisor. 


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host: Theis Søndergaard

LinkedIn: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/theissondergaard


Guest: Brian Dean

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianedean/

Backlinko: https://backlinko.com/

Exploding Topics: https://explodingtopics.com/


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1 year ago
51 minutes 51 seconds

Founders Weekly
Founder Personality That Helps Them Succeed

The conversation examines founders' personality traits and their impact on startup success, highlighting a study that underscores the importance of these traits. It discusses the Big Five personality model and the study's methodology, which involved analyzing tweets from active founders. Guest James Wise talks about his book 'Start Up Century' and the trend toward entrepreneurship and self-employment. The discussion covers policies supporting entrepreneurship, the evolving work landscape due to technology, the need for entrepreneurial role models, and reducing entry barriers. It also touches on AI's impact on job creation and successful entrepreneur traits. The conversation concludes with personal topics, including family dynamics, a documentary on 'We Are the World,' and reconnecting with old friends.


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host: Courtney Quatrini

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyquattrini/


Guest: James Wise

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespaulwise/

James Wise’ Book: Start Up Century


Research: The impact of founder personalities on startup success


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1 year ago
46 minutes 30 seconds

Founders Weekly
How Vivino Succeeded: The Good and Bad Decisions

Vivino founders Heini and Theis walk through the fascinating journey behind Vivino's rise to become the world's top wine app and community. Discover the strategic decisions – from MVP strategies to unwavering consumer focus – that propelled them to success. Gain valuable insights on overcoming challenges, expanding into new markets, and navigating the delicate balance between traditional sales and digital subscriptions. Tune in as the founders reflect on pivotal decisions and share lessons essential for startup founders everywhere.


Host: Heini Zachariassen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/


Co-Host: Theis Søndergaard

LinkedIn: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/theissondergaard

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1 year ago
53 minutes 27 seconds

Founders Weekly
Founders Weekly is the most important news in Tech and Startups curated in a fast-paced format for busy Startup Founders. We cover the news and have other founders' comments on the impact on the Startup ecosystem. Hosted by Vivino founder Heini Zachariassen with other founders as co-hosts and guests every week. Never miss a big story!