Yoav Oren, co-founder and CEO of Zoog joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss their latest $2.2M Pre-Seed Round, leadership during difficult times, and the role of the CEO for an early-stage business.

00:01 Introduction and Background of the Hosts

00:16 About the Podcast and Its Sponsor

01:10 Interview Begins: Current Situation in Israel

01:30 Challenges and Coping Strategies During War

03:50 Role of a CEO During Crisis

06:04 Adapting Business Operations Amidst Crisis

08:56 Introduction to Zoog and Its Origin

11:54 How Zoog Works and Its Impact

13:42 Yoav's Career Journey Before Zoog

20:27 Transition from Textile Industry to Tech

21:47 Experience at SimilarWeb and Decision to Start Zoog

25:26 Thoughts on Being a First-Time Founder

26:48 Being Honest and True to Yourself as a Founder

27:17 The Importance of Resilience and a Strong Support System

27:57 Facing Rejection and Maintaining Optimism

29:11 The Role of Vision and Optimism in Entrepreneurship

30:00 The Journey of Raising Capital for Zoog

30:40 The Challenges and Successes of Pre-Seed Funding

38:35 The Importance of Relationship Building in Fundraising

40:22 Learning from Mistakes in Fundraising

42:20 The Impact of ADHD on Entrepreneurship

44:05 The Role of Mentors and Gratitude in Career Success

47:00 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

You can find Yoav Oren on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoav-oren-78aba714/ and learn more about ZoogI at https://www.getzoog.com/.

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