Erik's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-braund/
Katmai: https://katmaitech.com/

In this conversation, we explore how a former music producer from Alaska transitioned into founding a cutting-edge virtual office company, Katmai. Erik Braund shares the unexpected journey that led him from running a production studio to launching immersive video conferencing software at the height of the pandemic.

Erik walks us through how Katmai went from stealth mode to serving major clients like Starbucks, and why immersive 3D environments can radically change how remote teams communicate. We also dig into Katmai’s product evolution, the gamification of remote work, and how the company balances enterprise use cases with viral consumer experiences.

What you’ll learn:

- How Erik transitioned from a creative career to building a tech startup
- The origin story and product evolution of Katmai
- How immersive virtual offices are reshaping communication for remote teams
- Why Katmai built a custom experience for Starbucks and what it taught them about scale
- The role of video storytelling in explaining emerging tech

I hope you enjoy the episode!

Paige's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigevelasquez/
Zilker Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zilkermedia/

In this episode, we dive into the power of building a personal brand as a tech founder with Paige Velasquez-Budde, co-founder and CEO of Zilker Media.

Paige specializes in helping high-performing entrepreneurs build personal brands that drive trust and business growth. In this conversation, she explains why trust is the new currency in business—and how founders can leverage their personal brand to earn it. We cover everything from conducting a brand audit to aligning your content strategy with company goals.

Paige also shares real-world stories of tech founders who used their personal brands to drive results—from winning awards and attracting top talent to creating new sales opportunities and partnerships.

What you’ll learn:

• Why building trust is your secret weapon as a founder
• How to align your personal brand with your startup’s growth goals
• A step-by-step guide to building a brand with limited time and resources
• Three types of content every founder should be creating
• The biggest branding mistakes founders make—and how to fix them

If you’re a startup founder looking to stand out, build relationships, and grow your business, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can start using today.

In this conversation, we dive deep into the world of user-generated content (UGC) and how it’s reshaping the e-commerce landscape with Eulogi Bordas, CEO of Flowbox. Flowbox is a powerful platform helping over 800 global brands harness visual UGC to improve engagement and increase sales.

Eulogi shares how Flowbox automates the collection, management, and distribution of social media content to enrich every step of the customer journey—from websites to emails, ads, and more. We also cover Flowbox’s unique European market approach, how the merger with Photoslurp came to be, and how his team aligns outbound and inbound sales strategies to scale efficiently.

What you’ll learn:
• Why user-generated content is the future of e-commerce marketing
• How Flowbox helps brands increase conversions with authentic content
• Insights into building a multilingual go-to-market strategy across Europe
• How to scale outbound sales with structure and a fighting spirit

I hope you enjoy the episode!