5 Steps To Make Your First Million - Daniel Nikic and Harry Sardinas

Meet Daniel Nikic, President and Founder of Cohres, delivers a no-nonsense, high-impact blueprint for tech startup founders chasing their first million. With laser focus, he drives home the importance of solving real, high-stakes problems people are actually willing to pay for. Daniel doesn't just talk strategy—he breaks down the raw truth of startup success: managing stress like a pro, building a team that crushes skill gaps, and mastering the art of storytelling to sell your product before it’s even perfect. He pulls no punches when warning founders about obsessing over features instead of their users, and he’s crystal clear on what attracts serious funding—financial discipline, real market understanding, and projections that make sense. If you're a founder ready to break through, Daniel’s playbook is your wake-up call.About The Guest

With over two decades of experience, Daniel Nikic has built a career dedicated to empowering investors and businesses with actionable insights.

Born and raised in Canada, Daniel Nikic is an investment research professional and entrepreneur dedicated to delivering tailored insights and strategic solutions. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Brock University, where his passion for market dynamics and financial analysis began to take shape.

As the founder of Cohres, a boutique investment research firm, Daniel specializes in helping high-net-worth individuals, venture capitalists, and startups navigate complex markets and emerging industries such as AI, SaaS, and data. His career journey includes impactful roles at HB Reavis, where he managed €500M real estate projects, Zursh, where he led AI-focused initiatives, and Azafran Capital Partners, where he developed investment strategies and managed data teams.

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Through his dedication to innovation, Daniel combines a global perspective with a hands-on approach, helping clients uncover growth opportunities and achieve their goals. His leadership has positioned Cohres as a trusted name in investment research and strategic planning.

For More About Daniel Nikic:

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Speaker

00:07 Daniel Nikic's Background

00:38 Five Steps for Tech Startups

01:14 Step 1: Identifying the Problem

01:27 Step 2: Research Market Needs

01:42 Step 3: Building a Competent Team

02:20 Step 4: Managing Stress

03:16 Step 5: Selling the Story

03:50 Discussion on Tech Entrepreneurship Challenges

06:36 Role of User Experience in Tech

12:17 Understanding VC Expectations

21:27 The Reality of Funding and Projections

26:25 Financial Management and Market Research

30:26 Conclusion and Contact Information

About The Host

Harry Sardinas is an Exponential Business Growth Strategist, Empowerment, Leadership, Public Speaking and Business Coach living in London, Influencer with 283,000+ followers, Events Organizer-connecting investors and entrepreneurs with opportunities. Harry helps companies to turn their products into global brands from the stage and he mentors tech companies and businesses to Get Pitch Ready and Investment Ready.

Feel free to connect with me here: to explore about events, speaking, branding and marketing solutions for entrepreneurs and influencers. I am launching a collaborative book for entrepreneurs who have sold at least 1 million pounds. Message me (Harry) +447775596554 to collaborate.

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