Startup Unleashed Insight Series

Startup Unleashed Insight Series

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Startup Unleashed Insight Series episodes

  • Startup Unleashed Insight Series S1 EP05

    Presenting the Episode 5 of Startup Unleashed Insight Series with Nick Gemenetzidis - Managing Partner at Vestigos

    In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Nick, an experienced senior technology and business strategy leader with over 15 years of commercial experience. Nick shared insights into his career journey, including his time at GE and his transition to an advisory role with startups.
    We also discussed the role of startup studios in supporting entrepreneurs, the challenges and opportunities of starting a business in Dubai, and emerging trends in the tech and startup world.
    Key topics covered:
    - Nick's career journey and experiences at GE and startups
    - The role of startup studios in supporting entrepreneurs
    - Challenges and opportunities of starting a business in Dubai
    - Emerging trends in the tech and startup world, such as AI, blockchain, and quantum computing

    47 min
  • Startup Unleashed Insight Series S1 EP04

    Startup Unleashed Insight Series | David Jones - Founder of Contextual

    David Jones is a serial entrepreneur and startup veteran. He is the Founder of Contextual, a platform that helps mobile and web apps reduce churn by offering codeless, in-app contextual help to users. David previously co-founded ThreatMetrix, a leading fraud prevention platform (acquired by RELX), and SurfControl, an email security startup (acquired by Websense), delivering a 15x return to investors. His vast experience spans pioneering user engagement and product adoption strategies, focusing on improving customer retention and onboarding.

    Join Rishi, VP at AAPNA Infotech, and Gautam, Head of the Startup Practice, as they explore David's incredible journey, from pivoting multiple times to rewarding customer trust, and his insights on helping apps “grok” their users.

    40 min
  • Startup Unleashed Insight Series S1 EP03

    Join us for an insightful conversation with Mustafa Sakalsiz, the innovative mind behind Peaka and a distinguished Y Combinator W18 alumni. Mustafa shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur, shedding light on his experiences navigating the dynamic landscape of the software industry.


    In this episode, Mustafa delves his experiences. He discusses the evolving role of AI, particularly in natural language processing. Mustafa shares insights on the no-code movement, building a successful startup, and the future of data accessibility. 

    Hosting this engaging conversation are Rishi Roy, Vice President at AAPNA Infotech, and Gautam, Head of the Startup Practice at AAPNA Infotech. As seasoned professionals with a wealth of experience, Rishi and Gautam steer the discussion towards actionable insights and thought-provoking perspectives on the entrepreneurial landscape.


    Tune in to gain valuable insights into the future of entrepreneurship, and the transformative power of innovation with Mustafa Sakalsiz on this compelling episode of our podcast.

    1 hr 9 min
  • Startup Unleashed Insight Series S1 EP02

    🚀 Unleash Tech Insights with Ian Bugeja 🎤

    🎙️ Dive into the latest episode of Start Up Unleashed: Insight Series, where Ian Bugeja takes the spotlight, sharing invaluable insights at the crossroads of technology and business.

    In an engaging dialogue, our hosts Rishi Roy and Gautam Pattani sat down with Ian to explore the challenges faced by first-generation founders and unravel the intricacies of running a startup in the EU. From navigating labour dynamics to understanding capital considerations and insights into the complexities of bankruptcy, this episode is a deep dive into the realities of entrepreneurial endeavours and a treasure trove of knowledge.

    💎 Career Highlights Over The Years:

    • 👔 CEO at AIRO, pioneering strategic initiatives and driving technological innovation.
    • 🌐 Former VP at GFI Software and Aurea Software.
    • 🌟 Instrumental in the development of Netumo, a platform ensuring the robust health of online businesses.
      • 1 hr 14 min
    • Startup Unleashed Insight Series S1 EP01

      We Present you the "Startup Unleashed: Insights Series" 🎙️

      Introducing our First episode featuring indomitable Kurt Pfluger, Founder of RevvUp.ai. With a remarkable track record spanning over 25 years in founding startups and investing in groundbreaking technologies, Kurt is poised to share his insights on fundraising and the keys to startup triumph. Renowned for his pioneering work in AI-driven sales, Kurt is also a highly accomplished Angel investor and VC.
      Hosting this engaging conversation is Rishi, Vice President at AAPNA Infotech. An alumnus of INSEAD, Rishi stands as a global leader and a thriving entrepreneur in his own right.


      Joining him is Gautam, a fellow colleague and the Head of the Startup Practice at AAPNA Infotech. Together, they bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the discussion.

      54 min

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