Founder's Voyage

In this podcast episode, Ximena from MTI Selling discusses her entrepreneurial journey with hosts Nancy and Spencer also addressing questions from the audience. Ximena recounts her transition from aspiring to work abroad to co-founding a B2B marketing consultancy for IT companies in Latin America. She credits her mentor, Andrea, for guiding her early business steps and discusses her educational background in communication and educational technology. Ximena highlights MTI Selling's expansion into international markets as a major victory, while acknowledging the challenges of managing a growing company. She envisions maintaining a medium-sized, women-supportive company and aims to empower future entrepreneurs through teaching and writing. Ximena also addresses the challenges of being a female entrepreneur in the IT industry and emphasizes the importance of an inclusive work environment.

In this podcast episode, Parthiban, a robotics engineer and entrepreneur, shares his experiences founding KreatIn and Myunichums. He discusses the challenges Indian students face studying abroad, the startup scene in India, and the importance of transparency in education. Parthiban highlights Myunichums' success in connecting students with mentors and resources, and the role of passion and obsession in learning new skills. He also touches on the significance of SEO in business naming and the dedication required for entrepreneurship. The episode wraps up with a positive note, emphasizing the value of hard work and continuous learning for aspiring entrepreneurs.

In this podcast episode, Wycliffe Barasa, a leader in donor relations at Impact Africa Network and founder of Kosi Africa, recounts his challenging upbringing and how it shaped his commitment to empowering youth and fostering entrepreneurship. He discusses his work with Vana Trust, his transformative experience at MIT boot camps, and his belief in the entrepreneurial mindset. Wycliffe emphasizes the importance of learning from failure, mentoring, and creating sustainable solutions to societal problems. His dedication to innovation, environmentalism, and community volunteerism is evident as he shares his journey and insights into African startups and leadership.

Aashi Dutt, an AI engineer and Women Techmakers ambassador, discusses her career and insights into AI and machine learning. She shares her background, the creation of Med Engage Healthcare Pvt Limited during the pandemic, and her work with TFUG Chandigarh. Aashi talks about the importance of AI ethics, data privacy, and her role in mentoring within the Women Techmakers community. We explore Aashi's perspectives on technology, her experiences with her startup, and her advice for those interested in tech and healthcare. Aashi's story highlights resilience, learning, and the pursuit of new challenges.

In this podcast episode, Shamyl, co-founder of LearnOBots, shares his journey of starting an edtech company aimed at making learning more engaging through technology. He discusses the challenges they faced in convincing schools to adopt their model and how they overcame these by conducting their own workshops and utilizing social media. Shamyl also talks about the company's evolution from a hardware-oriented model to a scalable software-as-a-service model. He highlights the importance of having advisors and maintaining a work-life balance. The episode concludes with Shamyl discussing LearnOBots future expansion and emphasizing the importance of passion in entrepreneurship.

In this podcast episode, our guest Selene Garcia, a cybersecurity business developer and customer success manager, shares her career journey and insights. She discusses her transition from the paper and packaging industry to cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of seeing challenges as opportunities for growth. Selene also emphasizes the value of continuous learning in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.

In this episode, mathematician, entrepreneur, and research scientist Hassan Hankir shares his journey from studying in Morocco to co-founding a VR startup in the US. We discuss the importance of pursuing passion, the challenges of selling VR, and the transition to AI and data science. Hassan also talks about his role as a scientific R&D consultant for Layton, the future of consulting in data science, and the use of social media algorithms and APIs in AI. We also touch on the human aspect in AI applications and Hassan's interest in teaching. We conclude with Hassan emphasizing the importance of enjoying work and pursuing your passion.

In this podcast episode, Chryssi Chorafa, CEO of StarLix, shares her extensive experience in the financial industry, focusing on financial inclusion and sustainable finance. Interviewed by Spencer and Matt, she discusses her engineering background, roles in regulation, banking, and fintech, and her advocacy work. Chryssi talks about leveraging technology like distributed ledger and machine learning to tackle industry challenges, mentoring companies, and navigating power dynamics. The episode explores the impact of legacy systems, the rise of platform-integrated finance, and Chryssi's vision for embedding compliance in transactions. She leaves entrepreneurs with advice on market understanding and balance. The episode concludes with thanks and a call for guest nominations.

In this podcast episode, Jonathon, the founder of Perikles, discusses his startup aimed at improving voter confidence and participation by providing quality election information. Jonathon shares his journey from feeling uninformed and apathetic during the 2016 presidential race, to creating an app that could help others navigate the political landscape. He emphasises the importance of maintaining unbiased information on the platform, and his hopes for increasing voter engagement, particularly among young people. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on politics, the transition from a 9-5 job to a personal project, and the importance of embracing fear in the pursuit of big goals.

In this episode, forward-thinking CEO and Co-Founder at Humand, Nicolas Benenzon talks with us about diving head-first into his first entrepreneurial venture as a 10 year old running a successful gaming server in Argentina, the process of finding a problem he fell in love with, and what building a Human Resources company at 22 taught him about how hard work paired with a strong vision and good intentions is far better than good luck.