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It hurts a little bit when you don't win, right? – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

It hurts a little bit when you don't win, right? – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

Imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur is a necessary evil – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

Imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur is a necessary evil – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

However, when we researched it, they had only lost to that competitor once and never on price

However, when we researched it, they had only lost to that competitor once and never on price

I was horrified at the thought of the embarrassment of failure – Adam Rossi | TFJ E60

You touched on one other area that I think is critical for companies – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

You touched on one other area that I think is critical for companies – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

My intent isn't to disrupt the industry; it's to democratize it – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

My intent isn't to disrupt the industry; it's to democratize it – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

These are differences between a small business and an innovation company – Martin Babinec | TFJ E64

...attacked by Dorothy Rabinowitz, the editor of Wall Street Journal...John Stewart picked up story

...attacked by Dorothy Rabinowitz, the editor of Wall Street Journal...John Stewart picked up story

As a rookie entrepreneur, I didn't understand that – Martin Babinec | TFJ E64

being in a startup is the best day you've had and the worst day you've ever had at the same time.

being in a startup is the best day you've had and the worst day you've ever had at the same time.

I make a lot of my decisions based on macroeconomics and trends – Martin Babinec | TFJ E64

These are differences between a small business and an innovation company – Martin Babinec | TFJ E64

These are differences between a small business and an innovation company – Martin Babinec | TFJ E64

These are differences between a small business and an innovation company – Martin Babinec | TFJ E64

These are differences between a small business and an innovation company – Martin Babinec | TFJ E64

I also can honestly say that our kids and my wife were the things that kept me going

I also can honestly say that our kids and my wife were the things that kept me going

These are differences between a small business and an innovation company – Martin Babinec | TFJ E64

These are differences between a small business and an innovation company – Martin Babinec | TFJ E64

These are differences between a small business and an innovation company – Martin Babinec | TFJ E64

Latin America started creating talent maybe 15 years ago when the first unicorn emerged

Latin America started creating talent maybe 15 years ago when the first unicorn emerged

One of the best examples is Steve Jobs' deathbed letter

One of the best examples is Steve Jobs' deathbed letter

These are differences between a small business and an innovation company – Martin Babinec | TFJ E64

These are differences between a small business and an innovation company – Martin Babinec | TFJ E64

The challenges that entrepreneurs face are mostly the same: growth, hiring, retention.

The challenges that entrepreneurs face are mostly the same: growth, hiring, retention.

There are smart people out there that can do almost anything you need to do in business

There are smart people out there that can do almost anything you need to do in business

Our corporate counsel, who is one of the best people in the world, sends this to us

Our corporate counsel, who is one of the best people in the world, sends this to us

Now that money isn’t free, many businesses have moved from being "must-haves" to "nice-to-haves."

Now that money isn’t free, many businesses have moved from being "must-haves" to "nice-to-haves."

...no one is going to invest in that kind of unsustainable effort because...it will end badly

...no one is going to invest in that kind of unsustainable effort because...it will end badly

companies will use AI because it's the latest technology that they should be taking advantage of

companies will use AI because it's the latest technology that they should be taking advantage of

Those who remember New York City in the 1970s know it wasn't a safe place to be walking around

Those who remember New York City in the 1970s know it wasn't a safe place to be walking around

Whatever the Federal Reserve does will have major impacts on the level of capital being invested

Whatever the Federal Reserve does will have major impacts on the level of capital being invested

We wanted the sponsors—whether it was New Balance in Boston or Citi Bank in New York

We wanted the sponsors—whether it was New Balance in Boston or Citi Bank in New York

There's a lot of differences when you look by stage or by industry

There's a lot of differences when you look by stage or by industry

I think the general employee population at startups is super intelligent

I think the general employee population at startups is super intelligent

The level of efficiency that a company can gain by going outside the United States is significant

The level of efficiency that a company can gain by going outside the United States is significant

I want the opportunity for startups to be open to everyone

I want the opportunity for startups to be open to everyone

As an employee, you might have an idea of a salary you want, but the equity is a surprise

As an employee, you might have an idea of a salary you want, but the equity is a surprise

This becomes the new normal, and the hiring slows further, creating rippling effects for employees

This becomes the new normal, and the hiring slows further, creating rippling effects for employees

There is a huge hub of talent and amazing people in Latin America, especially in Argentina

There is a huge hub of talent and amazing people in Latin America, especially in Argentina

That's one of the biggest mistakes we made — being disconnected from the ecosystem

That's one of the biggest mistakes we made — being disconnected from the ecosystem

Big companies like Microsoft, Google, and Meta have their branches in Argentina

Big companies like Microsoft, Google, and Meta have their branches in Argentina

We got our first client in San Francisco by chance – Roger Einstoss | TFJ E61

We got our first client in San Francisco by chance – Roger Einstoss | TFJ E61

However, with my clients, I create long-term relationships – Roger Einstoss | TFJ E61

However, with my clients, I create long-term relationships – Roger Einstoss | TFJ E61

There are people who are ready to be entrepreneurs – Roger Einstoss | TFJ E61

There are people who are ready to be entrepreneurs – Roger Einstoss | TFJ E61

I reminded them of the 10 years of no sleep and working on the weekends – Adam Rossi | TFJ E60

...you start realizing that it's part of the game – Roger Einstoss | TFJ E61

...you start realizing that it's part of the game – Roger Einstoss | TFJ E61

You have to do original research and form your own conviction – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

You have to do original research and form your own conviction – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

When I talk to young founders, they chronically underestimate the time – Adam Rossi | TFJ E60

The market has been incredibly hard for all kinds of founders – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

The market has been incredibly hard for all kinds of founders – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

Mistakes I've made... I still didn't appreciate how important health is – Adam Rossi | TFJ E60

I was working 20 hours a day and realized I couldn't grow the company anymore – Adam Rossi | TFJ E60

Stories that end up in divorce, heart attack, heart disease, or drinking – Adam Rossi | TFJ E60

There's a big mistake that early founders make – Adam Rossi | TFJ E60

We had no line of credit,...Our backs were totally up against the wall – Adam Rossi | TFJ E60

We're going to be raising a $2 million round so we can build – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

We're going to be raising a $2 million round so we can build – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

I'm not writing any more software – Adam Rossi | TFJ E60

Our platform takes care of all of that by treating adults like adults – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

Our platform takes care of all of that by treating adults like adults – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

You are out of your mind if you are building 100% in the United States – Blendrit Elezaj | TFJ E57

You are out of your mind if you are building 100% in the United States – Blendrit Elezaj | TFJ E57

Had to find ways to bring more money in to add more value – Blendrit Elezaj | TFJ E57

Had to find ways to bring more money in to add more value – Blendrit Elezaj | TFJ E57

If you just ask, you'll find out that your value proposition is off – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

If you just ask, you'll find out that your value proposition is off – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

You might think they are going to change the company. No – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

You might think they are going to change the company. No – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

If you just ask, you'll find out that your value proposition is off – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

If you just ask, you'll find out that your value proposition is off – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

Marketing departments are hungry for information about customers – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

Marketing departments are hungry for information about customers – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

Getting good data from their customers...it's pure gold, but it's hard – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

Getting good data from their customers...it's pure gold, but it's hard – Ron Carson | TFJ E59

I'm actually providing value here because I'm supporting other folks – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

I'm actually providing value here because I'm supporting other folks – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

Solving a true need, not just for the employee, but the employer – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

Solving a true need, not just for the employee, but the employer – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

Solving a true need, not just for the employee, but the employer – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

Solving a true need, not just for the employee, but the employer – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

Solving a true need, not just for the employee, but the employer – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

Solving a true need, not just for the employee, but the employer – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

Solving a true need, not just for the employee, but the employer – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

Solving a true need, not just for the employee, but the employer – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

Solving a true need, not just for the employee, but the employer – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

Solving a true need, not just for the employee, but the employer – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

Solving a true need, not just for the employee, but the employer – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

Solving a true need, not just for the employee, but the employer – Michael Fodera | TFJ E58

World largest asset class – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

World largest asset class – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

How I built a global company with zero in person meetings – Blendrit Elezaj | TFJ E57

World largest asset class – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

World largest asset class – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

How I built a global company with zero in person meetings – Blendrit Elezaj | TFJ E57

How I built a global company with zero in person meetings – Blendrit Elezaj | TFJ E57

World largest asset class – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

World largest asset class – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

I had to plead guilty. Go back to jail – Kris Kaplan | TFJ E52

I had to plead guilty. Go back to jail – Kris Kaplan | TFJ E52

World largest asset class – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

World largest asset class – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

How I built a global company with zero in person meetings – Blendrit Elezaj | TFJ E57

World largest world asset class – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

World largest world asset class – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

How I built a global company with zero in person meetings – Blendrit Elezaj | TFJ E57

How I built a global company with zero in person meetings – Blendrit Elezaj | TFJ E57

How I built a global company with zero in person meetings – Blendrit Elezaj | TFJ E57

World largest asset class – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

World largest asset class – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

World largest asset class – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

World largest asset class – Brendan Burns | TFJ E55

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

Four Questions to Build Startup Differentiation

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

I have everything NOT be funded: woman, non Ivy League, accent – Beatriz Acevedo | TFJ E55

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

AI is Changing Everything

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

What if?

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

I had to put my comfort off – Walter Randall | TFJ E54

How has no one solved this problem? – Kevin Lavelle | TFJ E53

How has no one solved this problem? – Kevin Lavelle | TFJ E53

How has no one solved this problem? – Kevin Lavelle | TFJ E53

How has no one solved this problem? – Kevin Lavelle | TFJ E53

How has no one solved this problem? – Kevin Lavelle | TFJ E53

How has no one solved this problem? – Kevin Lavelle | TFJ E53

How has no one solved this problem? – Kevin Lavelle | TFJ E53

How has no one solved this problem? – Kevin Lavelle | TFJ E53

How has no one solved this problem? – Kevin Lavelle | TFJ E53

How has no one solved this problem? – Kevin Lavelle | TFJ E53

How has no one solved this problem? – Kevin Lavelle | TFJ E53

How has no one solved this problem? – Kevin Lavelle | TFJ E53

How has no one solved this problem? – Kevin Lavelle | TFJ E53

How has no one solved this problem? – Kevin Lavelle | TFJ E53

I had to plead guilty. Go back to jail – Kris Kaplan | TFJ E52