What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Steve Waddell transitioned from shipbuilding to entrepreneurship.
• The inspiration behind Valuepreneurs and why it challenges conventional startup wisdom.
• The key lesson from Steve’s TEDx Talk: Start with Who, Not Why.
• The challenges of launching a product, from patents to tariffs and the impact of COVID-19.
• Why networking, strategic grants, and understanding your customers are the keys to startup success.
• The groundbreaking technology Steve is developing to improve healthcare and independent living for seniors.

Guest: Steve Waddell

• CEO & Founder of Nasoni
• Creator of the award-winning Nasoni Fountain Faucet
• Author of Valuepreneurs: The New Rules for Building Products, Growing Your Business, and Achieving Your Entrepreneurial Dream
• TEDx Speaker: Start with Who, Not Why
• Innovator in AI-driven healthcare solutions

Resources & Links:

• Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stevewaddell
• Learn more about Steve’s work: http://www.swaddell.com/
• Check out Nasoni: Nasoni.com
• Get Valuepreneurs: Amazon link (Available in Kindle, audiobook, paperback, and hardcover)

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