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The Founder's Way Podcast

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  • Welcome to The Founder's Way Podcast, presented by Sunstone Management.

    This show is dedicated to providing insightful discussions about the realities of being a startup founder. In this show, we discuss with founder's themselves the realities of launching, growing, and running a successful startup. Our mission with this show is not just to entertain, but to inspire and provide actionable insights for our listeners.

    Each episode is a ticket to the entrepreneurial journey of a founder, who has not just launched a company, but who embodies the true entrepreneurial spirit. These are trailblazers and innovators in their respective fields, with an unwavering ambition to grow their company and make a significant impact. Their stories will illuminate the realities of starting a business, the hurdles they overcame, the victories they savored, and the wisdom they acquired along the way.

    So whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur looking to get in the game, an established startup founder seeking to learn from the journeys of other founders, or an investor interested in understanding diverse founder journeys, the Founder’s Way will hopefully leave you more inspired and better informed about the entrepreneurial journey.

    Join us as we venture into the world of startups and entrepreneurship, witnessed through the eyes of those who've lived it - the founders.
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Episodes
  • Yi Chao and The Story of Seatrec: Developing Ocean Tech for a Sustainable Future

    Yi Chao and The Story of Seatrec: Developing Ocean Tech for a Sustainable Future
    Apr 15 2024

    In this episode of Founders Way, Yi Chao, the founder of Seatrec, shares his journey from working at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab to starting his own company. Yi discusses the development of Seatrec's underwater robotic system, designed to collect ocean data using clean and renewable energy. He highlights the challenges of commercializing deep tech innovations, the importance of identifying a market need, and the company's progress in developing a market-fit product. Yi also emphasizes the role of early adopters, supply chain management during COVID, and the significance of assembling a dedicated team. Additionally, he talks about Seatrec's contribution to climate change solutions through their technology, which replaces diesel-powered data collection with an environmentally friendly alternative. This episode offers insights into the entrepreneurial mindset, the importance of persistence, and the impact of innovative technology on environmental conservation.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Welcome to Founders Way: Introducing Yi Chao

    00:33 The Genesis of Seatrec: From NASA to Startup

    01:42 The Leap of Faith: Transitioning from JPL to Entrepreneurship

    03:48 Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Milestones

    06:45 Navigating the Sales and Market Fit Landscape

    11:09 Building a Strong Team and Cultivating Early Adopters

    14:19 Seatrec's Environmental Mission: Saving the Oceans

    15:55 Wrapping Up and Looking Forward
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    16 mins
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