Forethought AI co-founder Deon Nicholas shares how he built a company that puts customers (not hype) at the center. In this episode of Build Mode, he unpacks his “7-Failure Rule,” the early experiments that shaped Forethought’s success, and why conviction should always come from your users, not your investors.
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00:00 Intro
01:23 The Founder Jou ... Show More
Nov 20
Beyond growth hacks: real stories of reaching untapped markets
Luna co-founder Jas Schembri-Stothart and Untapped Solutions founder Andre Peart share how they cracked go-to-market for audiences most startups avoid. In this episode of Build Mode, they reveal the guerrilla tactics, trust-building strategies, and creative experiments that helpe ... Show More
28m 34s
Oct 31
Introducing Build Mode
TechCrunch is launching a new podcast Build Mode, which brings candid startup wisdom from the people who build, break, and build again. Build Mode is hosted by our very own Startup Battlefield Editor, Isabelle Johannessen who is joined by founders, investors, and operators to dig ... Show More
36s
Mar 2025
AI in HR Podcast. Episode 016. Guest: Iwo Szapar
Join us for an interview with Iwo Szapar.Iwo Szapar is a visionary leader transforming the way companies approach work, empowering organizations and individuals to embrace location independence. As the co-founder of Remote-how, he has helped over 3,000 companies—including Micro ... Show More
37m 21s
Jan 2025
Robert Glazer, Author of Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice
In this episode, we talk to Robert Glazer about his latest book, Rethinking Two Week’s Notice. He offers a fresh perspective that will reframe the way you think about employee transitions. Glazer is also the founder of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency, and ... Show More
23m 43s
Jun 2024
The Innovator's Dilemma - Outmaneuver the Dinosaurs (Edu)
<p>Why do big, established companies struggle when faced with disruption from agile startups? </p>
<p>In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain:</p>
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<li>Don't Look Up: How tech advancements, regulatory changes, and shifts in cultural norms create opportuni ... Show More
44m 38s
Mar 2025
The Remote Work Revolution: Escape the 9-to-5 and Thrive with Michelle Coulson
In Episode 220 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy welcomes Michelle Coulson, founder of Remote Rebellion, to explore the rise of remote work and the end of the traditional 9-to-5. Michelle shares her journey from corporate recruitment to building a location-indepe ... Show More
59m 11s
Dec 2020
Amazon's on a Hiring-Spree | EP 29 - Guest Tom Ellsworth (Biz Doc)
<p>On this episode of the PBD Podcast, Pat sits down with guests Tom Ellsworth aka The Biz Doc and Adam Sosnick from $o$Cast to discuss Amazon hiring left and right, Employers forcing you to get vaccinated, and much more...</p>
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1h 58m