Join us on this episode of the Adventures in Growth podcast where we had the pleasure of conversing with Gil Eyal, founder and former CEO of Hypr. Listen in as we discuss the challenging world of startups, the impact of the tech sector downturn, and the constantly evolving property market. Gil offers insights from his journey to tech leadership, the complexities of navigating the market, and the importance of fostering a positive culture within your company.
Experience the real and raw truth of being a CEO as Gil shares his experience dealing with influencers, brands, and managing investor relationships. From managing threats of lawsuits to keeping morale high in the workplace, he doesn't hold back. He also recounts the daunting process of selling his company, from the reactions of senior employees to the frustrations of getting everyone's agreement.
Finally, glean insights from Gil's experiences in tech leadership, networking hacks, and the lessons he's learned as an investor and business leader. He candidly shares about his non-traditional route to tech leadership, working with influencers and brands, and the strategies he used to motivate his team. So whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an established CEO, or just interested in the dynamics of the startup and property market, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in for a journey of entrepreneurial highs, lows, and everything in between.
(0:00:08) - Navigating Startups and the Property Market
Gil shares his experience transitioning to tech leadership, fundraising, product market fit, building a good culture, and the impact of the pandemic on the property market and tech sector.
(0:09:38) - Career Exploration and Decision-Making Process
Gil's journey to tech leadership, gaining experience, self-reflection, and understanding the market are discussed.
(0:18:49) - Improving Product Understanding for Networking Success
Gil shares his approach to market understanding, trade-offs, networking, interview preparation, and leveraging product knowledge.
(0:24:18) - From Celebrities to Influencers
Gil shares his journey from non-traditional background to tech leadership, creating Hyper to identify and evaluate influencers, de-risking the venture, and advice for finding support.
(0:30:47) - The Stressful Role of a CEO
CEO and Founder challenges, technological shift, working with influencers and brands, measuring performance, negative publicity, and threats of lawsuits discussed.
(0:40:16) - Building a Positive Workplace Environment
Gil shares strategies to motivate team, weed out toxic people, and maintain morale while working from home.
(0:46:17) - Remote Work and Selling a Company
Gil shares strategies for motivating a team, creating an enjoyable office environment, understanding the market, and valuing employees.
(0:53:36) - Managing Investor Relationships as CEO
Gil reflects on venture-backed businesses, the stress of running a company, being a number two, and being a more effective and efficient CEO.
(1:00:53) - Successful Investor and Business Leader Lessons
Gil shares strategies for tech leadership, working with influencers and brands, and motivating teams, emphasizing the importance of industry insight.
(1:05:03) - Insights From CEOs and Networking Tips
Gil discusses the reality of the CEO role, the power of connection, a social media hack, exploding a myth, and a networking hack.
Gil’s Recommendations
Podcast: Pivot with Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher
Book: Buzzmarketing by Mark Hughes
Product: claralabs.com - AI-powered personal assistant
Contact Gil
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gileyal/
Email GEyal@silvprop.com - for real estate/proptech...
