Paul vs Tyson, Y Combinator wisdom and how to fix the EU tech sector

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WORK IN PROGRESS

Wes Botman, Ian Piepenbrock

22 episodes

5 days ago

WORK IN PROGRESS is a raw, unfiltered look at the grind of building and scaling in tech and services. Hosted by founders Ian Piepenbrock and Wes Botman, it’s for those in the trenches—still learning, still failing, still pushing. Each episode dives into the reality of running a business: the wins, the losses, and the lessons earned through hard work and constant experimentation. If you’re scaling, building, or just obsessed with the process, WORK IN PROGRESS delivers insights from founders in it, day in and day out.

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Paul vs Tyson, Y Combinator wisdom and how to fix the EU tech sector - Episode #3

WORK IN PROGRESS

1 hour 2 minutes 23 seconds

11 months ago

Paul vs Tyson, Y Combinator wisdom and how to fix the EU tech sector - Episode #3

In this episode of the WORK IN PROGRESS podcast, we dive into the grit and grind of building businesses, with topics ranging from startup lessons and iterative growth to the inefficiencies of corporate bureaucracy. We also tackle the stark contrasts between the US and EU entrepreneurial climates, highlight Pieter Levels’ critiques of European policies, and debate Elon Musk’s push for governmental efficiency. Plus, some lighthearted takes on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and nostalgic TV shows to keep things fresh.

Timestamps:
Intro & Catch-Up
00:00 - Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Ian’s take on the fight, Netflix streaming issues, and Tyson nostalgia.
05:00 - Nostalgic TV Shows: Discussing Lost, Breaking Bad, and other iconic series.

Key Topics
10:30 - Y Combinator Pocket Guide: Startup lessons like “Launch Now” and “Do Things That Don’t Scale” with reflections on the “Decel Mindset.”
19:00 - Iteration vs. Inefficiency: Piloting new services and learning through non-scalable processes.
24:00 - Broken Startups: Embracing chaos as a natural part of growth.

Corporate Challenges
27:30 - Avoid Long Corporate Deals: How bureaucracy kills energy compared to working with leaner, smaller clients.
32:00 - Skip Unnecessary Conferences: Inefficiencies of traditional networking versus better alternatives.
34:00 - One Problem at a Time: Lessons in focus and managing multiple challenges effectively.

Europe vs. US Entrepreneurship
38:00 - EU’s Bureaucratic Struggles: Comparing innovation climates in Europe vs. the US, focusing on regulation and taxes.
49:00 - DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency): Elon Musk’s push to address government waste, with parallels to EU inefficiencies.
55:00 - Pieter Levels’ Critiques: Examining EU policies on taxes, labor laws, and potential solutions like streamlined EU business frameworks.

If you’re a founder, creator, or just someone obsessed with learning, this is for you. Hit subscribe for raw, unfiltered conversations about the real journey of entrepreneurship.