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Episode 88: Today I'm speaking with Daniel Kleinman, Founder & CEO at Seaworthy Collective, a Miami-based venture studio that's building companies to regenerate the world's oceans. We discuss how regenerating is different than sustaining, why this work is so important, and what we can do as individuals. Enjoy!

Topics we discussed:

Daniel's Links:

https://seaworthycollective.com

https://twitter.com/seaworthydaniel

Jeff's Links:

https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein

https://twitter.com/besttechie

https://instagram.com/besttechie

https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein

https://www.besttechie.com

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Episode 87: Today I'm speaking with Nick Mohnacky, Founder & CEO at BundleIQ, a Florida-based startup that's building an AI for the future of knowledge work. We discuss how AI can help us with work, the evolution of the Florida tech scene, and how Nick and I got started working together on the Florida Entrepreneurs Club. Enjoy!

An additional programming note, the IRL event mentioned in this episode has been rescheduled due to the recent COVID-19 spike. Stay tuned for more information.

Nick's Links:

https://bundleiq.com

https://twitter.com/mohnacky

https://flent.club

Jeff's Links:

https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein

https://twitter.com/besttechie

https://instagram.com/besttechie

https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein

https://www.besttechie.com

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Episode 86: Today I'm speaking with Adam Nathan, CEO at Almanac, a startup that's building the asyncOS for the future of work. We discuss what the future of work looks like, what to look for in an investor, how he thinks about pricing his product, and what Adam's thoughts are on the Miami tech scene. Enjoy!

Topics we discussed:

What is Almanac? Why did build it?

What does the future of work look like to you?

How can documents replace meetings and messages?

Why can't wikis offer what you built at Almanac?

What's the most difficult challenge you've faced building Almanac to date? How did you overcome it?

What do you look for in investors and how do you determine if they're a good fit for you and your company?

Early hires are crucial to any startup, what do you look for in those employees?

How did you come up with your pricing model? Do you expect it to change ever?

What do you think of the Miami tech scene?

Episode 85: Today I'm speaking with Lior Barhai, Co-founder & CEO at Envonics, a startup based in Miami that's helping farmers using hydroponics grow better and more sustainably with data. We discuss why these improvements in farming are necessary, how they lead to a healthier population, why he's building in Miami, and more. Enjoy!

Here's the questions and topics we discussed:

Episode 84: Today I'm speaking with Haggai Levi, CEO at SetSail, a startup that's raised $37 million and helps organizations sell better. We discuss how CEOs should be thinking about hiring post-pandemic, how companies can implement better sales strategies, his time at Google, and much more! Enjoy!

Haggai's Links:  

https://www.setsail.co 

https://twitter.com/hlevi

Jeff's Links: 

https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein 

https://twitter.com/besttechie 

https://instagram.com/besttechie

https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein 

https://www.besttechie.com 

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Episode 83: Today I'm speaking with Bianca Peynado, Clubhouse influencer and CEO at the Roadblock Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping fight cyberbullying. We discuss her initial impressions of Clubhouse, why she thinks Clubhouse is different from other social networks, whether Clubhouse is developing the next generation of creators, and how she plans to fight cyberbullying! Enjoy!

Bianca's Links: 

https://joinclubhouse.com/@biancapeynado 

https://www.instagram.com/roadblockfoundation/ 

https://www.instagram.com/b0nca/ 

https://twitter.com/bianca_peynado

Jeff's Links: 

https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein 

https://twitter.com/besttechie 

https://instagram.com/besttechie 

https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein 

https://www.besttechie.com 

https://flent.club/ 

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Episode 82: It was only a matter of time! Yep, today's episode is about NFTs. Today I'm speaking with Chad Knight, a digital and 3D artist who is the Director of 3D Footwear Design at Nike. We discuss his background as a 3D artist, what exactly NFTs are and how they work, plus what the future of NFTs could look like! Enjoy!

Chad's Links:

https://www.instagram.com/chadknight/

https://foundation.app/chadknight/fortune-teller-north-21386

https://twitter.com/chadknight

Jeff's Links:

https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein

https://twitter.com/besttechie

https://instagram.com/besttechie

https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein

https://www.besttechie.com

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Episode 81: Today I'm speaking with Amanda Goetz, the founder & CEO at House of Wise, a luxury CBD brand geared towards women. We discuss how trying cannabis for the first time in our 30s changed our lives, the challenges being faced by cannabis companies, what it means to be a Wise Woman, and her upcoming move to Miami! Enjoy!

Amanda's Links: 

Her Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandamgoetz

Buy her products: https://houseofwise.co/?ref=literallyev 

Jeff's Links: 

https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein 

https://twitter.com/besttechie 

https://instagram.com/besttechie 

https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein 

https://www.besttechie.com 

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Episode 80: Today I'm speaking with Joseph Ansanelli, he's the CEO and co-founder of Gladly, a company that helps brands like Crate & Barrel, UGG, and Warby Parker improve customer service. He's also a venture partner at Greylock. We discuss what is means to provide great customer service and how companies should be thinking about their customer service experience. Plus we dive into what entrepreneurs should know about pitching and selling their companies. Enjoy!

Episode 79: Today I'm speaking with Nate Elliott, he's a law student and also runs content for BillBox. We discuss the up hill struggle that is awaiting Clubhouse as more competitors emerge, including by social incumbents such as Twitter and Facebook as well as what the app looks like after the pandemic. Enjoy!

Read his Twitter thread on the bear case for Clubhouse.

Jeff's Links:

https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein

https://twitter.com/besttechie

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https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein

https://www.besttechie.com

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