• Zero to One
    Sep 22 2020

    Notes on startups, or how to build the future. When you do something new, you go from 0 to 1. 

    Zero to One starts by learning to ask the questions that lead you to find value in unexpected places.

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    49 mins
  • How to lead
    Jul 17 2020

    Leadership skills are essential for professionals who are considering taking up the role of a manager. Whilst the idea of leading a team sounds exciting and easy, it comes with a detailed set of responsibilities. 

    In this episode, Sam and Jack talks about how to lead more effectively and be a true leader.

    Learn to lead. Leadership is not about being in charge, it's about taking care of those in your charge. And anyone can learn to be a leader.

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    21 mins
  • How to build culture
    Jul 15 2020

    Building culture can define a business and it affects nearly every aspect of a company. From recruiting top talent to improving employee satisfaction, it’s the backbone of a happy work environment.

    When everyone at the company, all levels, shares the same vision and have a sense of purpose, the company's culture thrives. 

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    37 mins
  • How to pitch your start up
    Jul 13 2020

    The most challenging aspect of being an entrepreneur is working out how to pitch your startup idea.

    Sam and Jack discusses why a startup pitch is very important and knowing how to pitch your startup idea is essential to success of your business. 

    It doesn’t matter how innovative, well thought-out or potentially profitable your idea is – if you don't have a clear idea on what your startup is trying to solve, you will have a hard time getting people to understand and support your pitch.

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    24 mins
  • How to prioritize your time
    Jul 10 2020

    One of the biggest challenges with startup is prioritizing time, especially when doing tasks. On the episode, Sam and Jack shares Adora Cheung's framework for how founders can efficiently make use of their time and also discusses key points on how they prioritize their time whilst building Syncify.

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    20 mins
  • How to talk to users
    Jul 8 2020

    In this episode, Sam and Jack dives into the lecture of YC Partner Eric Migicovsky as he outlines a framework for asking questions and collecting feedback from your users.

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    23 mins
  • How to get meetings and raise money
    Jul 6 2020

    This episode helps you learn how to land meetings and identify investors/people who can help you raise money

    No matter how great your business idea, how great you can operate, and how big you’ve grown already, more capital and financial leverage will almost inevitably be a necessity. But there’s a number of ways to approach fundraising and to get noticed by those with the capital you need to get to the next level. 

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    19 mins
  • How to work together
    Jul 3 2020

    In a startup, founders need to figure out how to work together and develop a relationship.

    This episode, Sam and Jack talks about the value of building a successful working relationship with your cofounders, and setting up plans to optimize the strengths of your team.


    People in startups fight for: 

    1. Fundraising/Runway - Money

    2. Customers/Employees - Kids

    3. Performance - Sex

    4. Roadmap - Time

    5. Competition - Jealousy

    6. Partnerships - In-Laws


    4 things to avoid during fights: 

    1. Criticism 

    2. Contempt 

    3. Defensiveness 

    4. Stonewalling


    Plan before you fight:

    1. Divide and conquer

    2, Know thyself

    3. Document a process

    4. Use non-violent communication


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    22 mins