Startup Diaries

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  • Startup Diaries hosted by Pivotal Conversations & Kyle Traynor shares the stories of successful founders and all the valuable lessons they learnt along the way.
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  • $400M Founder: "Not Everyone Should Be An Entrepreneur" & Why Most Fail

    $400M Founder: "Not Everyone Should Be An Entrepreneur" & Why Most Fail
    Oct 10 2024
    If you enjoyed this episode, check out my previous conversation with Tobi, where he reveals the key to his success, why your business isn’t growing, and how to build and sell a business. Watch it here: • LESSONS FROM A $400 MILLION EXIT WITH... 00:00 - Understanding Data as a Leader 10:58 - Risk and the Early Stages of Business 21:02 - The Trap of Overestimating Your Skills 30:21 - The Role of Courage in Business Growth 39:58 - The Reality of Risk vs. Comfort 48:57 - Misconceptions About Hiring and Company Culture 57:47 - Managing Loneliness as a Founder 01:04:16 - Balancing Financial Risk and Growth 01:10:28 - Tobi’s Approach to Learning and Self-Improvement 01:20:40 - Final Reflections on Business Longevity SUBSCRIBE HERE: ‪@startupdiaries‬ FOLLOW KYLE: Instagram | / kylertraynor FOLLOW TOBI: Instagram | / tobi_pearce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • From 50k Savings to 4 Million in Revenue: Madi Stefanis' Journey Pitching on Shark Tank at Age 24

    From 50k Savings to 4 Million in Revenue: Madi Stefanis' Journey Pitching on Shark Tank at Age 24
    Jun 27 2024
    In this episode, I interview Madi Stefanis, founder of 35mm Co. We discuss Madi's incredible journey from investing her life savings into a startup to growing a global business generating 4 million in revenue at the age of 24. 00:00 - Madi's Reality: Startup Salaries vs. 9-to-5 Expectations 10:58 - Madi's Nerve-Wracking Shark Tank Experience 21:02 - Financial Literacy: Madi's Game Changer 30:21 - How Madi Leveraged Micro-Influencers and Gifting Strategies 39:58 - Madi's Approach to Managing Cash Flow and Scaling Risks 48:57 - Balancing Act: Madi's Personal and Professional Life 57:47 - Evolving Marketing Strategies: Madi's Insights 01:04:16 - Confident Decision Making: Madi's Journey 01:10:28 - Building and Leveraging Community: Madi's Secret to Growth 01:20:40 - Madi's Closing Thoughts and Future Perspectives SUBSCRIBE HERE: @startupdiaries FOLLOW KYLE: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW MADI: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/madistefanis TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@madistefanis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Is Tesla's Full Self-Driving About to Replace Uber Drivers?

    Is Tesla's Full Self-Driving About to Replace Uber Drivers?
    May 30 2024
    In this episode I'm diving into a game-changing topic that's set to shake up the ride-sharing industry. Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology is advancing rapidly, and many are wondering: could this be the end for Uber drivers as we know it? We'll explore the latest developments in Tesla's self-driving capabilities and discuss what this means for Uber and the future of ride-sharing. The big question... Is Tesla's innovation is about to revolutionize the way we think about transportation! Tune in to find out. SUBSCRIBE HERE: @startupdiaries FOLLOW KYLE: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kylertraynor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins

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