Indie Founder

#365 - Why Did I Wear a Suit to Web Summit? Spoiler: It Worked!


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I share updates on negotiating for a new office, including the challenges with the landlord and contract terms. I reflect on changing my dress code at Web Summit, how it affected others’ perceptions and my self-confidence. I discuss Web Summit highlights—AI hype, standout startups, and networking moments. Finally, I break down my latest automations that save hours on outreach and client management, boosting productivity for my bootstrapped business.

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Episode Introduction and Delay (00:00:00)  

Office Move: Motivation and Search (00:01:09)  

Office Lease Negotiations (00:03:53)  

Landlord Research and Decision (00:07:36)  

Web Summit: Dress Code Experiment (00:09:51)  

Impact of Dressing Formally (00:11:09)  

Networking and Perceptions at Web Summit (00:13:19)  

Self-Confidence and Professional Image (00:15:30)  

Web Summit: AI Startup Trends (00:19:09)  

Notable Startups and Conference Value (00:22:56)  

Automations: Social Media and Outreach (00:26:12)  

Automation Workflow Details (00:27:24)  

Automation Impact and Closing (00:30:41)

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