Nearly every startup pivots. In this Tough Things First podcast episode, Ray Zinn chats with Shariq Shah, one of Ray’s ZinnStarter fellows, to discuss how they are pivoting, why it is important, and why entrepreneurs should plan on pivoting. Ray Zinn: Hello everyone. Welcome to another fabulous podcast of toughthingsfirst.com. Really grateful today to have Shariq Shah with me. Shariq […]

Learning from mistakes is a team process used by fighter pilot squadrons. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn chats with entrepreneur and former fighter pilot Ofir Paldi to discuss learning organizations. Ray Zinn: Welcome to another Tough Things First podcast. This is a fantastic opportunity to be with you again today, and to just talk about, really, some […]

Can you train yourself to be an entrepreneur? Silicon Valley’s longest serving CEO says ‘yes’ and explains how. Guy Smith: Hello once again and welcome to the Tough Things First podcast where we sit down and have a chat with Silicon Valley’s longest serving CEO, Mr. Ray Zinn. Today we’re going to be covering what I know is the topic […]

How do entrepreneurs get past the desire to quit? Ray Zinn, a man who avoids using the word “quit” sits in discussion with Suzanne Evans whose has been on the Inc 500/5000 list of fasting growing companies for 5 straight years. Ray Zinn: Good morning everyone. So happy to have you with us today on this podcast. My name is […]

We’ve all experienced crossroads in life, but is there a way to know when you’re making a good decision? Ray Zinn has seen more than his share of turning points and crossroads, and in this edition of the Tough Things First podcast, Ray discusses the art of making the right moves. Rob Artigo: Welcome back to another edition of the […]

Startup branding expert Keli Hammond chats with Silicon Valley’s longest serving CEO, Ray Zinn, about the importance of branding for early stage companies. Keli Hammond is CEO of B Classic Marketing & Communications in Washington, DC and author of the marketing book Craved: The Secret Sauce to Building a Highly-Successful, Standout Brand. A highly sought-after speaker, trainer and writer, Hammond regularly […]

A Q&A between Ray Zinn, the longest serving CEO in Silicon Valley, and some new ZinnStarter Fellows – students participating in Ray’s college entrepreneurship project.

Decades of innovation in Silicon Valley show no signs of slowing. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn talks about what’s next as little silicon valleys pop up in other areas of the country.

It’s hard to put life into simpler terms, but Zinn’s Law establishes a paradigm that’s hard to oppose. In this edition of the Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn details this idea and explains why it may be helpful at any stage in life. Rob Artigo: I’m Rob Artigo, your guest host for another edition of the Tough Things First […]

Since the day we learned to walk it seems we’ve faced setbacks and challenges. If dealt with properly, these moments helped catapult us toward success. In this edition of the Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn talks discusses his own setbacks and how perseverance turned the tide. Rob Artigo: Rob Artigo here once again, your guest host for this edition of […]