In this episode of The ZeedRound Podcast, we’re talking with Kenny Tjay, founder and creative director of IndieMarch Media. Kenny tells us about his journey from photography to soloprenuership, the challenges and benefits of living as a digital nomad, and the realities of building as a solopreneur.
We also get to talk about his new platform, ProudWork, designed for creatives, and dive into vibe coding, AI, and the importance of staying curious and adaptable in a world that's changing really quickly.
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00:20 — Introduction to Kenny Chai and IndieMarch Media
02:31 — Kenny's Journey from Photography to Solopreneurship
04:54 — The Evolution of IndieMarch Media
07:33 — The Digital Nomad Lifestyle: Benefits and Challenges
10:03 — Creative Process: Solopreneur vs. Team Dynamics
12:44 — The Launch of Proud Work: A New Venture
18:29 — Vibe Coding: Myths and Realities
22:49 — The Future of Creatives in a Tech-Driven World
26:47 — Innovative Ideas and Personal Projects
29:54 — The Future of AI and Hardware Integration
31:15 — Technological Advancements and Their Impact
32:20 — Lightning Round: Quickfire Questions
38:16 — NBA Controversies and Under-the-Table Deals
In this episode of The ZeedRound Podcast, we’re talking with Breana Cutshall, Senior Account Manager at Pilot.com and founder of Bloom Budget, a personal finance app designed to make budgeting intuitive and stress-free.
Breana talks about her journey from being a bookkeeper to creating the app she always wanted. We dig into the challenges of app development, the importance of empathy, and why financial literacy matters in a jargon-heavy industry.
Highlights:
Why frustration with existing apps led Breana to create Bloom Budget
How she used AI tools like ChatGPT to build an app without coding expertise
The importance of plain language over jargon in personal finance
Why empathy matters in both bookkeeping and app design
The role of security and trust when dealing with sensitive financial data
The need for stronger financial literacy education in schools and everyday life
Funding and technical hurdles in the app development journey
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00:23 — Introduction to Breana and Bloom Budget
04:32 — The Concept Behind Bloom Budget
06:27 — The Financial Literacy Problem
09:39 — Why Empathy is Important
11:28 — The Near Future of Bloom Budget
13:46 — Trust and AI in Financial Recommendations
17:20 — Marketing to First-Time Budgeting App Users
18:46 — Wins and Challenges in Development
21:49 — The Grand Vision for Bloom Budget
In this episode of The ZeedRound Podcast, we're talking with Ryan Girardot, CEO of Cerebro Sports — a Mark Cuban-backed company redefining how data is used at every level of basketball.
Ryan shares his journey from founding a basketball league in his driveway at age 13, to working as a ball boy for the Dallas Mavericks, to ultimately co-founding Cerebro Sports. We dig into the entrepreneurial lessons he’s learned along the way — from the importance of building trust in your data, to the challenges of selling to coaches, players, and investors, to staying laser-focused on your company’s core mission.
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In this episode of The ZeedRound Podcast, we're talking with former med school student turned Harvard grad Jacob Bassiri, who is trying to change the way the data economy works as we know it.
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In this episode of The ZeedRound Podcast, we're talking with Elliott Crow, who shares his unique career journey from accounting to becoming Manager of Operations Excellence at Pilot.com.
Here are some of the highlights:
Timestamps
00:32 Introduction to Elliott
01:44 Elliott's Journey from Accounting to Product Management
05:24 Understanding Operations Excellence at Pilot.com
08:25 Debunking Myths in Product Operations
13:05 Navigating Remote Work and Team Dynamics
15:49 Leveraging AI without the Downsides
21:07 Exploring the Coffee Roasting Journey
25:28 Lessons from Coffee Roasting to Product Development
27:38 Lightning Round!
