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What can you achieve as an entrepreneur without leaning on venture capitalist funding? How can we communicate more effectively in the modern work landscape? Today's episode is a deep dive into the riveting world of bootstrapped businesses, communication, and entrepreneurship with our esteemed guest, Amir Salihefendic, the CEO and founder of Doist.
Amir breaks down his journey as a solo founder and unveils the secrets behind thriving in a competitive market without VC funding. He unveils the role of community and transparency in his business, highlighting the power of sharing and building in public. Our conversation also unravels the intricacies of asynchronous communication. While it may seem challenging, Amir argues that it's a pathway to more thoughtful and productive discussions. His insights on maintaining a successful business amidst a constantly changing tech world are an inspiring call to adapt and innovate relentlessly.
As we round up, Amir lends us a peek into the future, touching on the impact of AI in product development and his vision for seamless integration and functionality. He shares his thoughts on legacy building, setting a motivational tone for aspiring business owners. Whether you lead a small startup or a large enterprise, this episode is a gold mine of strategies and practical advice to help you navigate your business journey. Be ready to be inspired, challenged, and educated as we delve into the business world through Amir's lens.
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038 - Hiring and managing developers, with Xavier Redó (MarsBased) & Laura González (Schibsted)
037 - New season of Life on Mars!
036 - Hiring and growing an AI team in Barcelona, with Elisenda Bou (CTO @ Vilynx)
035 - Choosing technologies and technical co-founders, with Dorion Carroll (CTO/CIO @ Zynga)
034 - Interview with Àlex at itnig!
033 - How tech can prevent sexual harassment at work, with Eleanor Manley (CTO @ Metta Space)
032 - Building a CMS from scratch, with Didier Lafforgue (LocomotiveCMS)
031 - Seven years of MarsBased - Q&A with the founders
030 - Dissecting TwilioQuest (product, tech & community), with Chiara Massironi and Kevin Whinnery
029 - How to get into angel investing, with Liz Dunn Carroll
028 - Data at scale, with Jorge Gómez Sancha (Co-founder of TinyBird)
027 - Why is adtech broken? - with Nandini Jammi (Check My Ads)
026 - What to do when you're approached by a buyer (part 2), with Mike Counihan (Transcend Partners)
025 - What to do when you're approached by a buyer (part 1), with Mike Counihan (Transcend Partners)
024 - The role of Developer Relations in tech companies, with Ana Cidre (auth0)
023 - Leadership & communication in difficult times, with Pere Vallés (CEO @ Exoticca)
022 - Stonks, Elon Musk, Gamestop, Doge, tech journalism and... metal! with Alex Wilhelm (TechCrunch)
021 - From CTO of TaskRabbit to founding a B2B open-source project, with Brian Leonard (CEO @ Grouparoo)
020 - Choosing the tech stack and taking technological decisions, with Pau Ramon (CTO @ Factorial)
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