Today we're diving into the dynamic world of corporate innovation with a very special guest, Steve Glaveski. Steve is the entrepreneurial force behind Collective Campus, and he's here to share his invaluable insights on bridging the gap between the established corporate sector and the fast-moving startup culture.
As someone who left the predictable realm of management consulting for the adventurous journey of entrepreneurship, Steve brings a unique perspective on what it takes to truly flourish in a world where technology is in constant flux. From starting businesses in his youth to steering companies towards innovation, Steve will reveal his strategies for enhancing productivity - think minimizing distractions, deep work, and leveraging AI and automation tools for smart content repurposing.
During our conversation, we'll uncover why focusing on high-value tasks and early testing of assumptions is crucial for entrepreneurs, and how the pandemic has shifted our approach to work, underscored the importance of discipline, and opened up discussions about remote work environments.
As AI and machine learning reshape the business landscape, Steve advocates for embracing these changes and preparing for the future. And with a dose of humor, he encourages businesses to adopt a little AI savvy in their strategy.
Timestamps
00:00 Mediating between startups and corporates for success.
04:57 Unfulfilling corporate career despite financial success.
08:41 Prioritize, outsource, automate, and test assumptions early.
11:56 Create positive habits by optimizing your environment.
14:31 Leveraging AI to create value with less.
19:09 Focus on one platform, then expand gradually.
23:13 Automate email marketing, save time, increase efficiency.
24:39 Entrepreneurs should outsource low value tasks.
29:31 Lessons in entrepreneurship: test assumptions, validate ideas.
31:33 Track funded startups on Crunchbase; focus on technology.
Links
Collective Campus: www.collectivecampus.io
Steve's content agency: www.sonicboom.vc
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