In this episode, we sit down with Alex Minicucci, founder of Relentless Venture Studio, to explore the nuanced world of entrepreneurship and innovation. We discuss the critical differences between the romanticized notion of starting a business and the gritty reality of entrepreneurship. Drawing from decades of experience, Christian Hammer and Alex delve into the challenges faced by both startups and large corporations in fostering innovation. Through stories of success and lessons learned, this conversation unveils the essence of what it means to build and scale a business in today's ever-evolving tech landscape.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexminicucci/

(0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest Alex Minicucci

(1:30) The struggle of innovation within big companies and entrepreneurship

(4:18) Characteristics and motivation of entrepreneurs

(8:33) Formation and role of Relentless Venture Studio

(13:21) Strategic planning and KPI tracking in startups

(16:46) Challenges in remote work and misconceptions about entrepreneurship

(18:24) The role of the Center for Innovation Entrepreneurship in startup support

(20:31) Sponsor: Vala AI, the solution to tech challenges