What is real, true blue entrepreneurship? How do you get there, and what role can technology play in helping you to reach your business goals? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow an established business, Paul Orland has advice on how to incorporate tech into your process. Paul graduated from Yale with a Mathematics degree and worked briefly at Microsoft. From there, Paul served as both CTO and CEO of software start-up Tachyus, which grew from an acorn to a Series B venture.

Now, Paul is the Lead Instructor at EpiSchool, a new venture invested in helping entrepreneurs learn new technology skills to stay competitive and grow. Grab a notebook and pen and listen in as Paul takes us through his experience working in a start-up, how he came to start his new venture, and how learning technology skills can improve your business.

 

Guest: Paul Orland

 

Times to Check Out:

(0:31) Meet Paul: Nerd at heart, creator, and entrepreneur

(02:06) From competitive kid to Yale graduate: How Paul’s educational journey led him to where he is now

(05:21) What got Paul started on his entrepreneurship journey?

(09:37) How Paul’s entrepreneurship has evolved since the beginning of Tachyus

(11:00) When to start looking for funding as a start-up

(14:40) Paul’s experience as a CEO and how he knew when to step down

(17:18) About EpiSchool and how Paul decided on his new direction

(19:57) The differences between the Tachyus and EpiSchool beginnings

(22:58) The value of working with a business partner

(25:05) Advice on education vs real world experience

(27:15) Building what matters to you

(29:28) Why do you want to start a business?

Guest: Paul Orland

 

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