Growth Mindset ON with Cristina Crucianu

By Cristina Crucianu

Growth Mindset ON is back with a more nuanced podcast about navigating life's difficulties. Real stories. Raw emotions. Unfiltered conversations about identity, displacement, and the fight for belongi... more

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The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

Growth Mindset ON with Cristina Crucianu episodes:

August 26, 2019 Why is Corporate Social Responsibility so important? w/ Mick McKeown, founder of Pennovia.
Mick McKeown is a University Professor, and he’s been an Executive Director and Advisor at US Department and Homeland Security on campaigns such as human trafficking, cybersecurity and much more.
His strong ethical values and the eagerness to make an impact took him to start his own company Pennovia.
Pennovia is a full-service Public Affairs and issue management firm based in Washington, DC. It specialises in helping brands tell their story with an inherent focus on Corporate Social Responsibility.
After talking with him, I’ve learned that Corporate Social Responsibility is not about the Image but about the real positive impact that companies have and the responsibility they have to create and think in social responsible terms
Some of the topics discussed:
What is the role of companies and their social responsibility?
Is getting rid of a plastic straw or a plastic cup enough?
How corporate social responsibility affecting employee retention?
What values should be set for your company to avoid attrition?
“People want to be part of something bigger than themselves?
What is your company doing rather than creating dividends for their shareholders?
Human trafficking does not exist in very far places, that exists on your backyard.
“Push it to the front of our minds and take actions on it”.
“Slavery still exists in some form in some parts around the world and there is so much that corporates can do. “
In face of adversity, you can rather paralyse or take action? What do you choose?
Learn how to take the action path.
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50min
July 31, 2019Self-Made Success w/ Shark Tank Winner, Shaan Patel
What is the recipe for Self-Made Success? with Shark Tank Winner, Shaan Patel
Shaan Patel is a Shark Tank Winner and he’s been invested in the show by the billionaire Mark Cuban. Since his apparition on the American Show, Patel has grown his business from 1 million to 20 millions revenue , co-authored several books with Mark Cuban and has started another business.
Patel’s story is 100% a Growth Mindset Story because while growing in the budget motel that his parents owned and attending a public high school with the highest dropout rate in the country, he knew he had to work hard in order to excel at SAT if he wanted to enter an Ivy League college.
Hundreds of study hours helped him to get a perfect score on the test and at the same time, helped him to lay the foundation of the business idea that won an investment deal in Shark Tank.
Some things we discussed on the podcast:
How did he 20x his business revenue?

How did his business idea changed since participating in the show?

Which are the Revenue Streams of Prep Expert after Shark Tank?

How all the rejections he’s been through were the springboard for success?

How did he make it to Shark Tank?

What was the impact that it had participating in such a contest from a personal and business point of view?
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44min
July 17, 2019 What is your definition of success(ful) leadership? w/ Cristina and Victor Crucianu.
Leadership is:
- It is genuine and it is not meant to favour any side.
- It is something that it is transparent, it is something in the air that impacts everyone at the same level.
- Leadership happens because that’s what feels right and does not know about economic benefits and growth.
- Leadership is about personal development in companies. Leadership is the love that our parents have for us without asking for anything in exchange.
That’s the lesson I’ve learned from someone who doesn’t have an MBA from an Ivy League school but works countless hours in order to make is workplace more human friendly.
Because that’s what leadership is about.
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22min
June 26, 2019 People-centric approach in product and career management. With Megan Murphy, Head of Product at N26.
On this episode, we talk with Megan Murphy, Head of Product at N26.
You will learn about:
- how to raise to the pinnacle of tech industry before your 30s?
- how important is the user-centric research in product management?
-how software product management can be applied to the manufacturing industry?
- how engaging with your team is key to professional and personal fulfilment?
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48min
June 10, 2019 How blockchain is disrupting the world? With the fintech expert Lex Sokolin
In this episode, you will learn about:
- the ins and outs of blockchain, the business opportunities it carries and why is so DISRUPTIVE.
- listen to the several use case where blockchain is disrupting and optimising aspects such as, supply chain and land registry.
- find the answers to the following questions and much more:
What is the difference between cryptocurrency an blockchain?
What is the most important benefit of being in this field as a business?
Which are the business opportunities in the unbanked part of the world and learn why Facebook, Ali Pay and other companies are already thinking about solutions.
What are the big challenges for cryptocurrency to become mainstream?
Where should entrepreneurs be starting a business or investing their money in the fintech field?
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35min
May 16, 2019 AdEntertainment is the new wave of Marketing with Timo Armoo, founder of Fanbytes.
On this episode, we give answers to the following questions that many entrepreneurs may have:
How can you become the IBM of your industry and which are the steps to become one?
What is the approach to land big clients such as Apple, Universal Studio, etc.?
Listen to Timo giving you small tips on this crucial step that will definitely make a difference in your company.
You want to know what ADentertainment is?
Highlights:
"People are saying the users’ attention mind is getting shorter, and shorter. I completely disagree with that. Netflix would go bankrupt if so. You need to offer them something that interests"
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39min
April 30, 2019 How to drive Innovation in your Company? with Simone van Neerven, Head of Innovation at Vueling.
On this week's episode, I speak to the Head of Innovation, Simone van Neerven, at Vueling Airlines (Iberia). Simone is Six Sigma Black Belt and with over 17 years Travel Experience at KLM, now she is disrupting the Spanish company.
These are some of the topics we discussed:
- Learn what we define as Innovation
- Learn what is the catalyser for innovation and how to implement it.
- Learn how a Leadership based on Trust is the way to attract talent.
- Learn why you SHOULD FALL IN LOVE WITH A PROBLEM and NOT A SOLUTION.

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54min
April 22, 2019 Keep on grinding with Alex Rodriguez, Barcelona Start Up Grind Director
The guy who made it to Silicon Valley and since then he’s written a book, became Startup Grind Chapter Director and started his ow company.
Learn how a decision changed his life and that there is anything stopping you to take yours.
Topics discussed:
- Shall all startups aim to be a Unicorn?
- What is the price you are paying for your 500% growth?
- Top Skills/Tips that Entrepreneurs should learn.
- Is exponential growth the only way?
- How to build your network?
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37min
April 15, 2019 Are you fund raising? All the answers to your questions with the VC Mario Brassesco
In this episode with the Venture Capitalist Mario Brassesco, you will learn about:
- Investment readiness and what does your startup need to have in order to be investment ready?
- Team’s Readiness
- Startup valuation
- Founders Market Fit
- Capital Efficiency and what does that mean?
Topics by Minute:)
Min8:30 - Learn what is a Business Angel Fund (Encomenda Capital)
Min12:00 What do investors consider abour the startups when investing in one?
1- the team
2 - the market ( how hot that market is?)
3 - the stage
4 - conditions
Min13:00 What type of teams do VCs(Encomenda Capital) invests in?
- What does your team must have to be considered investment ready?
- What type of talent do SaaS and marketplaces need? Is it the same
Min18:00 How to sell even if you don’t have the product?
Min19:00 CAC and CLV what do they stand for?
Other important metrics:
Retention
Engagement
Churn
Min20:30 How is Capital Efficiency an important metric and what does that mean?
Min22: Listen to the three ways in which companies can valuate themselves. How does yours do it? (Spoiler: you don’t want to do the first:)
Min28:00 What is Founders Market Fit?
Min32:00 In which markets do investors invest?
Min35:00 What is the best investors approach and how to get ready for it?
Stat until the end in order to learn more about Encomenda and how can you get in touch with Mario Brassesco.
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46min
April 08, 2019 How to Talk to Customers and Extract Product Growth Information? w/ Rob Fitzpatrick, the Mom Test writer.
On this episode I interview the writer of "The Mom Test", a book about how to talk to customers and know if they are lying to you.
On this episode, you will learn:
💁🏻‍♀️ Uncover how to ask questions to your customers to know if your idea is a good idea or not.
💁🏻‍♀️ How to zoom out in order to get the feedback that will grow or kill your product/service.
💁🏻‍♀️ Discover how to talk to investors and what is the best approach when asking for money.
💁🏻‍♀️ Hear Rob’s audacious vision about failure and the tangible lessons you can get from it.

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58min

FAQs about Growth Mindset ON with Cristina Crucianu:

How many episodes does Growth Mindset ON with Cristina Crucianu have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.