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ongrowth - all things that inspire.

By: Daniel Kivatinos and Greg Wientjes
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  • Go inside all things that inspire. Talks go into building a business, examining life paths and creativity. We talk to business leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, founders, engineers and more; exploring tactical and strategic elements of various topics. Hosted by Daniel Kivatinos and Greg Wientjes.
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  • Building the "AI copilot for your mind”

    Building the "AI copilot for your mind”
    Oct 9 2023
    Dan Siroker CEO of rewind.ai 🧠 This is an interview with Dan Siroker.   Dan Siroker is an entrepreneur and founder of Optimizely, a company that enables businesses and organizations to make better data-driven decisions through website optimization[1]. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Rewind AI, a company that is building a "copilot for your mind" using AI technology to record and analyze your thoughts and conversations[5]. Siroker has a background in engineering and analytics, having previously worked as the director of analytics for Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign[2]. He is known for his unique interview questions for potential employees, which he uses to assess their problem-solving skills and creativity[6].   Sources   [1] Optimizely's Founder Gives Optimization Techniques You Can Implement Right Now - with Dan Siroker - Business Podcast for Startups https://mixergy.com/interviews/dan-siroker-optimizely-interview/   [2] Episode 669: A or B : Planet Money - NPR https://www.npr.org/transcripts/459412925   [3] Episode 669: A or B : Planet Money - NPR https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2015/12/11/459412925/episode-669-a-or-b   [4] Secret Leaders with Dan Murray-Serter on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-leaders-with-dan-murray-serter/id1229438369   [5] Jason Calacanis on LinkedIn: #startups#ai#building#founders#generativeai | 36 comments https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jasoncalacanis_startups-ai-building-activity-7065536881349824513-QpVE   [6] Optimizely CEO Dan Siroker uses three unique interview questions for potential employees - The Business Journals https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/how-to/human-resources/2014/11/off-the-wall-interview-questions-this-ceo-asks.html   About Rewind.ai:   Rewind.ai is a MacOS app that records everything you've seen, said, or heard on your computer and makes it searchable[1][3][4]. The app uses native macOS APIs and Optical Character Recognition to analyze everything on your screen, and stores all recordings locally on your Mac for privacy reasons[1]. Rewind compresses raw recording data up to 3,750 times so even with the smallest hard drive Apple offers today, you can store years of recordings[1]. The app offers a timeline of every meeting you’ve been in, every website you’ve visited, and everything you’ve typed or clicked on your machine[2]. Users can search, sort, and interact with all that history using different features[2]. A new feature called ChatGPT For Me is a GPT-4 chatbot that can give a chatbot access to all your personal data[2]. The app has two UIs: the rewind UI where you can scrub back and forth, and the search UI where you can search for matching text and show where in the screenshot it was found[5]. Rewind.ai is a relatively new app that is charting its own course and is unique in its functionality[3].   Sources   [1] Rewind AI https://www.rewind.ai   [2] Rewind's new feature brings ChatGPT to your personal information - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/23/23653127/rewind-ai-chatgpt-for-me-chatbot-mac   [3] A First Look at Rewind.ai - The Sweet Setup https://thesweetsetup.com/a-first-look-at-rewind-ai/   [4] 'Rewind AI' records everything you do on your Mac - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2022/11/02/rewind-ai-records-everything-you-do-mac/   [5] Rewind.ai Review - Ian Sinnott https://blog.iansinnott.com/rewind.ai-review   [6] AI Startup Rewind Gets 170 Offers—and $350 Million Valuation in Unusual Fundraising https://www.theinformation.com/articles/ai-startup-rewind-gets-170-offers-and-350-million-valuation-in-unusual-fundraising
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    53 mins
  • Unlocking Leadership Potential

    Unlocking Leadership Potential
    Oct 9 2023

    Ed Batista's Journey as an Executive Coach

    Ed Batista is an executive coach and was an instructor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business[3]. He has spent years coaching senior leaders who are facing a series of challenges or seeking greater fulfillment in their role[1]. Coaching is a way of being with others that's accessible to everyone and is not exclusive to professional coaches[2]. Ed Batista is a prominent executive coach in Silicon Valley who counts technology company CEOs and leaders in various fields as his clients[4]. He writes regularly on issues related to leadership and management[3]. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling in leadership[5]. In a podcast interview, he discussed the "Impulse to Hurry" hack, which is about slowing down and taking time to reflect[4].   Sources   [1] Coaching yourself into a better career with Ed Batista https://reconsidering.org/episodes/21   [2] Ed Batista: Coaching https://www.edbatista.com/coaching/   [3] Don't Inflict Help, Provide It https://hbr.org/2013/09/dont-inflict-help-provide-it   [4] Ed Batista on the "Impulse to Hurry" Hack: Slow Down and ... https://www.theleadingedgelab.com/eq-hacks-podcast/ed-batista-impulse-to-hurry-hack   [5] Lauren Weinstein's Post https://www.linkedin.com/posts/weinsteinlauren_the-importance-of-shared-narrative-activity-6962901949776089088-tlqC   [6] 3 Resilience & Courage - Think Visuals Newsletter https://thinkvisuals.substack.com/p/3-resilience-and-courage   What is an Exec Coach?:   An executive coach is a trained professional who works with leaders and teams to help them improve their performance, develop leadership skills, and overcome obstacles to success[2][3]. They provide one-on-one or group sessions where they use thought-provoking discussions to guide and support clients through professional challenges and opportunities[2]. The goal of executive coaching is to enhance leadership skills, improve critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, expose blind spots, and change limiting behaviors and beliefs[2]. Executive coaches often come from diverse backgrounds and may have certifications from certifying bodies in the executive coaching industry[2]. They provide a safe and structured environment for clients to receive support and guidance[5]. Executive coaching is a client-driven process that is distinct from other service professions such as counseling, mentoring, consulting, and training[5]. The focus of executive coaching is on optimizing leadership performance and effectively managing overwhelm and stress[3].   Sources   [1] Definition of Executive Coaching https://chicagoexecutivecoaching.com/resources/definition-executive-coaching/   [2] What is Executive Coaching? Benefits & Examples | Bravanti https://bravanti.com/what-is-executive-coaching-benefits-and-examples/   [3] What is an Executive Coach? https://www.jodymichael.com/blog/what-is-an-executive-coach/   [4] What is Executive Coaching? https://www.talentlyft.com/en/resources/what-is-executive-coaching   [5] What is Executive Coaching? | ATD https://www.td.org/talent-development-glossary-terms/what-is-executive-coaching   [6] Executive Coaching: What Is It And How It Can Help You https://www.betterup.com/blog/executive-coaching
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    59 mins
  • Startup Equity Insights: Empowering Startups

    Startup Equity Insights: Empowering Startups
    Sep 23 2023
    In a podcast episode of OnGrowth.co, we talk with Yin Wu, the CEO and Founder of Pulley, shared her journey as a three-time Y Combinator (YC) founder and discussed the founding story of Pulley[1]. Pulley is a company that aims to reimagine the future of cap table management, providing tools and insights to founders and employees to make more informed decisions about their equity ownership[3]. Yin Wu grew up in Kentucky and was introduced to the tech and startup ecosystem when she attended Stanford University in the Bay Area[1]. Before founding Pulley, she took time off from college to work at an NGO in Kenya that aimed to plant trees to help farmers have another revenue stream[1]. Pulley has raised around $50 million in total funding to date[3].   Sources [1] In the Room with Yin Wu, CEO and Founder Pulley | by The Room Podcast - Medium https://theroompodcast.medium.com/in-the-room-with-yin-wu-ceo-and-founder-pulley-f393449672f9 [2] Yin Wu, Founder, Pulley - Ramp https://ramp.com/authors/yin-wu [3] Founders Fund backs Pulley as it helps companies make better decisions about equity https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/13/founders-fund-pulley-series-b-equity/ [4] Yin Wu (@yinyinwu) / X - Twitter https://twitter.com/yinyinwu?lang=en [5] Episode 110: Founding a Startup That Helps Startups with Yin Wu of Pulley - Leaders of B2B https://www.leadersofb2b.com/episodes/episode110 [6] How to Build a Culture that Ruthlessly Prioritizes w/ Yin Wu, Founder of Pulley - Cup of Zhou https://cupofzhou.com/how-to-build-a-culture-that-ruthlessly-prioritizes-w-yin-wu-founder-of-pulley/ [7] Yin Wu - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ywu01 [8] How to Model Your Seed Round with Yin Wu of Pulley - YouTube https://youtube.com/watch?v=rxqRc1y7lZk   Pulley is a cap table platform that provides tools and insights to founders and employees to make smarter decisions about their equity ownership[1]. The company helps founders manage their cap table and equity management, while staying compliant with aspects like taxes and accounting[4]. Pulley is backed by some of the best investors out there, including Stripe, General Catalyst, YC, and Elad Gil[6]. The company has raised around $50 million in total funding to date[4]. Pulley is reimagining the future of cap table management and is helping companies weather the economic downturn[4]. The company is growing rapidly, and its customer base is expanding[6]. Pulley is a mission-driven company that is building a movement, not just a company[6].   Sources [1] Pulley Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2023 https://www.getapp.ca/software/2045047/pulley [2] Pulley Cap Table Management Demo - YouTube https://youtube.com/watch?v=i9VzXMhx9k8 [3] How to Model Your Seed Round with Yin Wu of Pulley - YouTube https://youtube.com/watch?v=rxqRc1y7lZk [4] Founders Fund backs Pulley as it helps companies make better decisions about equity https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/13/founders-fund-pulley-series-b-equity/ [5] In the Room with Yin Wu, CEO and Founder Pulley | by The Room Podcast - Medium https://theroompodcast.medium.com/in-the-room-with-yin-wu-ceo-and-founder-pulley-f393449672f9 [6] How to Build a Culture that Ruthlessly Prioritizes w/ Yin Wu, Founder of Pulley - Cup of Zhou https://cupofzhou.com/how-to-build-a-culture-that-ruthlessly-prioritizes-w-yin-wu-founder-of-pulley/
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    45 mins
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