Founder's Voyage

56 - šŸŽ™ļø Founding with Missionaries and Mercenaries - Nick McEvily


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Nick is a seasoned designer and business advisor with a passion for human-centred design and entrepreneurship. He co-founded Mode Mobile, where he played a pivotal role in navigating multiple pivots and achieving significant funding success. Currently, he leads Further Faster Ventures, helping founders discover product-market fit while also venturing into the consumer packaged goods space with a focus on addressing water insecurity in Mexico through his new canned water brand, Pinche Agua.


šŸ’” What You’ll Learn from Nick's Journey:

šŸ”øĀ Missionaries vs. Mercenaries: Understand the importance of having a team that believes in the company's mission versus those who are just there for a paycheck, and how to manage this balance as your company scales.

šŸ”øĀ The Sacrifice Ledger: Learn about the concept of a "sacrifice ledger" to evaluate what you're willing to sacrifice for your entrepreneurial journey and how to monitor your energy levels throughout different phases of your career.

šŸ”øĀ Documentation and Phased Approaches: Discover the significance of thorough documentation and a phased approach when delegating responsibilities to ensure smooth transitions and maintain clarity within teams.

šŸ”øĀ Curiosity and Humility: Embrace the power of curiosity and humility in leadership, recognising that being open to feedback and willing to be proven wrong can lead to better decision-making and team dynamics.


You can find the link to our in-person events ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


You can follow Nick on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ to learn more about his journey!


šŸŽ„ Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.


šŸ‘ Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón SĆ”nchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.


šŸ„‚ Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more voices like Jacques’.


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