Chris Taylor, Founder and CEO of Square Root. Inc and Auxi Ventures. Square Root was founded on the principle that data should empower businesses to make smarter decisions and improve operations. We leverage data science and agile development to deliver intelligent, cloud-based software platforms and applications. Prior to Auxi Ventures, he has been a VP and General Manager to CDK Global. 

Are you an entrepreneur who's been waiting for the perfect time to take that next step? Well, on this episode of Rollercoaster, Tyler and Chris are to tell you that there's no time like the present! In this episode, they explore the importance of taking the leap and making things happen, even if you don't feel completely ready.

As an entrepreneur, you know that success often comes down to who you know. That's why they also be discuss the critical role of networking and building connections. You'll learn why it's essential to reach out and connect with people, even if it's uncomfortable at first.

So, if you're ready to take your business to the next level, this is for you. They share practical tips and advice on how to connect with others and build a strong network that will give you a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Don't wait for the perfect moment - take the step and do it now.

- Where to find Chris Taylor:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/squarerootceo/
• Website: www.auxi.com

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Where to find Tyler Hall:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
• Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-tyler-hall-archives-7018241874482122753/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL
• Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/

David Self, co-founder and Executive director of KEET Health, is known for developing a patient engagement platform designed to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction, which was used by physical therapy practices to automate patient communications, deliver personalized educational content, and track patient-reported outcomes. Prior to founding KEET Health, he has been an owner to Austin Integrative fitness and was on the advisory board of your trainer technologies. He has extensive experience in the technology and healthcare industries and has been recognized as a leader in digital health innovation.

On this episode, Tyler and David explores two important takeaways for personal and professional growth: don't be afraid to embarrass yourself and prioritize work-life balance. Taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zone is essential for personal development, and they share tips on overcoming the fear of failure. Additionally, work-life balance improves health, mental well-being, and relationships, making it a competitive advantage. The video offers strategies for achieving a healthy balance between work and play.

-Where to find David Self:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidself
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/selfDM
• Website: https://www.keethealth.com/

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Where to find Tyler Hall:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
• Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-tyler-hall-archives-7018241874482122753/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL
• Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/

AJ Forsythe is the founder and CEO, while Jordan Barnes is the co-founder and CMO of COOP.farm, which is the ultimate chicken coop that brings the unique pleasures of raising chickens to any backyard. Prior to his involvement with COOP.farm, AJ had held positions as Vice-president and General Manager at SquareTrade, as well as CEO and co-founder at iCracked. Additionally, he served as an investor at Supermassive Capital. Jordan, on the other hand, is the head of marketing for Sella and has been an advisor for New Revolution Media.

On this episode, Tyler, AJ Forsythe and Jordan Barnes discuss that success in any endeavor is tied to pursuing something you deeply care about. When you're passionate about your work, your investors and customers will notice your enthusiasm and dedication. They also recognize that choosing the right cofounder is vital, and it's important to take the time to ensure that you share similar goals and values. While they take their work seriously, they also believe in having fun and making history.

- Where to find AJ Forsythe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajforsythe/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/spudzeee
COOP: https://coop.farm/

- Where to find Jordan Barnes
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanbarnes1/

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Where to find Tyler Hall:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
• Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-tyler-hall-archives-7018241874482122753/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL
• Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/

Pete Morgan is the co-founder and CSO of Phylum- an automated and supplychain security product to detect new risks, and protect its customers from malware, vulnerabilities and supply chain attacks. Pete has also worked as vice president for Accuvent (joined by Fishnet Security to become Optive.Inc) and was the CEO and Founder of Clever Security

During this episode, Tyler and Pete delve into the life and experiences of an ethical hacker, also known as a white hat. They explore the role of Phylum in preventing hacking and compare it to an antivirus for software developers. They also discuss the importance of coding knowledge and skillsets for every founder. Tyler also ponders the possibility of ChatGPT and AI replacing humans, as well as the potential applications of artificial intelligence in hacking. Finally, they share some fundamental tips that individuals can use in just 60 seconds to prevent cyberattacks.


Where you can find Pete Morgan

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterjmorgan98/
Phylum : https://www.phylum.io/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/itspetemorgan

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Where to find Tyler Hall:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
• Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-tyler-hall-archives-7018241874482122753/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL
• Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/

Rebecca Clyde is the Co-Founder and CEO of Botco.ai, which is a conversational AI tool aimed at improving interactions, conversations, and insights with customers. Rebecca is also the VP of Education for HIMSS Arizona chapter, Executive and Finance Committee member for the Arizona Technology Council, Advisor to Syncari, Co-Founder and Owner of Ideas Collide, and the former Co-Managing Director of Girls in Tech Phoenix, and Marketing Programs Manager for Intel.

During the episode, Rebecca and Tyler talk about why diverse teams are an advantage, what it's like to be a woman entrepreneur in tech, why we need more women in venture capital and as entrepreneurs, why building a company for the right reason is important, what to make of the future of AI and the recent "Sydney" AI story, the importance of self-care, the story of when Rebecca's legs stopped working overnight, they journey of Botco.ai and more!
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Where to find Rebecca Clyde:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaclyde/
• Botco.ai: https://botco.ai/
• Ideas Collide: https://ideascollide.com/
• SynCari: https://syncari.com/

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Where to find Tyler Hall:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
• Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-tyler-hall-archives-7018241874482122753/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL
• Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/

Corey Kossack is the Founder and CEO of Aspireship - a learning and talent platform that helps you launch and grow your career in tech sales or customer success. Corey has also worked as a venture scout, and was the CEO and Founder of Frederick (acquired by Booker and MINDBODY).

On today's episode, Corey and Tyler Hall discuss the timeline of success, Corey's work and life thesis, how being married and having a family can be a competitive advantage for founders, when to know when to "hang it up" with a startup vs. being resilient, the story of Frederick, the differences between being a startup in Arizona vs. the Bay Area, the features of great founders, asking how you want things to go - then doing it, and much more!
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Where to find Corey Kossack:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykossack/
Aspireship: https://aspireship.com/
Udemy courses: https://www.udemy.com/user/corey-kossack-3/

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Where to find Tyler Hall:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
• Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-tyler-hall-archives-7018241874482122753/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL
• Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/

Faizan Bhatty is the Co-founder of Halo cars (acquired by Lyft) and is the Head of Revenue for Lyft Media. Faizan is also a founding partner of Distributed Capital - a private high-growth startup investment syndicate - and is a recipient of the Forbes "30 Under 30" award in marketing and advertising.

During the episode, Faizan and Tyler discuss what makes the United States a unique business culture, how to realize dreams through building something that you're passionate about, how Faizan decided to start Halo Cars, how Faizan met his co-founder, the story of the "Halo Cars House," how you can tell what's real or not during the validation stage of a new company, how Halo Cars successfully raised funding then exited to Lyft in a single year, thoughts on acqui-hires, what it's like being on the Forbes "30 under 30" list (and how that works), the differences between investor syndicates and VC funds, what it's like transitioning from founder to investor, and more.
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Where to find Faizan Bhatty:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizanbhatty/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/faizanbhatty?lang=en
• Forbes "30 Under 30": https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2021/marketing-advertising/

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Where to find Tyler Hall:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
• Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-tyler-hall-archives-7018241874482122753/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL
• Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/

Rahul Sidhu is the Co-Founder and President at SPIDR Tech, a modern customer service platform for public safety that provides law enforcement agencies with the technology they need to give their communities the service they deserve. Rahul is also a mentor at Techstars, and a member of the board of advisors at the University of California.

During the episode, Tyler Hall and Rahul discuss Rahul's unique professional background and founder journey, how Rahul achieved work-life balance as a founder (and what investors thought about it), important and hard-earned lessons about leadership, the story of SPIDR Tech, what's next for Rahul, and much more.
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Where to find Rahul Sidhu:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulsidhu/
SPIDER Tech: https://www.spidrtech.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rahoolsidoo

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Where to find Tyler Hall:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
• Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-tyler-hall-archives-7018241874482122753/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL
• Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/

Derek Hall is the CEO and Co-Founder of Miggos (YC W22). Derek started his career in private equity, working for Bridge Investment Group. He then founded Torcedores.com - one of Brazil's premier sports media companies. After successfully growing Torcedores.com, Derek became an investor and advisor to several growth startups. Today, Derek is growing Miggos - which is making it easy for micro-entrepreneurs in Brazil to start and grow their businesses without having to source suppliers, purchase inventory, or manage logistics.

During the episode, Tyler and Derek talk about how to build a world-class network, how therapy and coaching can help founders succeed in business and in life, how Tyler and Derek (who are brothers) have learned to work together to accomplish their goals, how hiring a Chief of Staff can be transformative for business executives and founders, what routines, tools, frameworks, and mindsets help Derek to succeed as a CEO, investor, and founder,  and more!
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Where to find Derek Hall:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekwaynehall/  
• Miggos: https://miggos.com/
• Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/company/latamfounders/about/

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Where to find Tyler Hall:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
• Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-tyler-hall-archives-7018241874482122753/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL
• Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/