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I have worked with over 1K founders globally to launch and/or scale their businesses and large enterprise teams to streamline operations and provide blue-sky thinking.

Book a 1hr pro-bono, no-strings session now! (Link above 👆) It's free and packed full of value. 

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🚀 Exciting News! 🚀

🎙 NOW LIVE!: an incredible chat on Founders Unplugged with the brilliant Ebube Abara, Founder & CEO of Erisna. 🌟

🔍 Dive into the world of data governance and entrepreneurship with us in this must-listen/watch episode! 🎧


🌟 **Key Takeaways from the Conversation:**
- The importance of preparation and resilience in the entrepreneurial journey.
- Understanding user feedback for product development.
- Necessity of top-notch data quality in business.
- The value of relaxation and downtime for productivity.


Check out this article for a little taste of what to expect in our conversation 😉


Don't miss out on this insightful episode! 
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https://lnkd.in/eHNSRmDa

#Entrepreneurship #DataGovernance #FoundersUnplugged #Erisna #PodcastEpisode #BusinessInsights

Greg Mccallum

Hey there, fellow founders and entrepreneurs! It's Founders Unplugged host, Greg Mccallum here, back with another exciting conversation. Today, I had 

Open article: Unveiling Entrepreneurial Wisdom with Ebube Abara of Erisna by Greg Mccallum • 2 min read

Unveiling Entrepreneurial Wisdom with Ebube Abara of Erisna

Hey folks! 

I'm attending an investor conference in Mayfair on April 22nd, with 100+ investors and some LPs, as well as dealflow of select fundraising founders. 

Come and join the sessions I will be speaking at here:
https://lnkd.in/evgZxA5j

There is an amazing lineup of startups, founders, investors and service providers coming together for the biggest demo day in London and I'm thrilled to be moderating a conversation with Callum Woodcock Toby Kernon and Jonny Plein.

The purpose of the discussion is to look at real-life recent case studies of fundraising, what worked, what did not, learnings, challenges, etc.

Massive thanks to Vasily Alekseenko and Seven Jacobs of Rare Founders for inviting me. So excited! 


#demoday #rarefounders #londonstartups #investor #angelinvestor

How do you find the perfect CTO for your startup?

Ebube Abara, Founder & CEO at Erisna was so generous with both his time and knowledge in our discussion on Wednesday. 

Some great tips for non-technical founders when looking for a technical co-founder/CTO. 

Watch/listen to the full conversation here:
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https://lnkd.in/e8ksXNM7


#StartupCTO #TechnicalFounder #HiringTips #NonTechnicalFounder #TechnicalLingo #NetworkConnections #CTORecruitment #StartupAdvice

This month I have been fortunate enough to meet some incredible founders via my offering of 1 hour free Startup Mentoring and Commercial Advisory sessions (of the 🚫🐂💩 variety!)

Time to shout some out and the great things they're working on:

Shaik Jamal Basha is working on a payment startup that uses palm vein technology and open banking to solve problems in the offline market, offering a unique value proposition and targeting the younger generation and tech-savvy users. It is cool because it addresses issues such as transaction fees, settlement time, hygiene, and environmental impact, while also incorporating innovative technology and targeting a specific market segment.

David Lampert has created a social media platform Giffft that aims to revolutionize the way people connect and share content online. The platform allows users to create profiles, connect with friends, and share various forms of media such as photos, videos, and articles. What sets this startup apart is its innovative gifting process that personalizes the user's feed based on their interests and preferences, ensuring a tailored and engaging experience. David's social media startup offers a refreshing and exciting alternative to traditional social media platforms.

Nick Sakai is an actor, Director and Producer heading up Nine Cat Productions. They have plenty of short films under their belt and huge plans for a roster of feature films in the coming years. 
It was great listening to the commercial plans, and strategies to raise funds and workshop different ideas to bring this studio to the next level. 

Ceri Owens is a DJ and producer known for house and techno music, and she came to me for advice on how to take her business to the next level. 
We had a great conversation, workshopped a load of great ideas and hopefully, she walked away with some practical next steps to achieve world domination through her music! 

Felix Kox has put together an incredible marketplace app for dog owners and dog admirers in Germany to share their love for our furry friends. An app that enables people who love dogs to voluntarily look after dogs, dogsit, take them for walks etc, but who may not yet be in a position to own their own. 
It's a fantastic concept with great early traction and scope to go global very soon. They are now raising funds and are sure to do well in this thriving market. 

There were more, but I have run out of space! (sorry). 

Thanks to those who left wonderful reviews recently also (below 👇👇👇). 

If you are a founder or founding team at any stage in your journey or senior operator, and you need some 🚫🐂💩 advice, feedback or ideas, feel free to get in touch. 😉

#thinkwork #startuplife #foundersjourney #zerobs

Providing startup, SMB and enterprise founders/operators with 1 hour's worth of 🚫🐂💩 free, no-strings, startup mentoring and commercial advisory work is something I am known for. 

In the last week, I had the great pleasure of doing just that with some amazing founders at various stages who deserve a shoutout for the incredible work they are doing. 

So here we go...


1️⃣ David Burgess is the awesome co-founder of Reelhop. 

ℹ️Reelhop is a social camera app that simplifies the process of capturing and sharing photos and videos from various events. It offers a centralized platform where users can create a "Reel" for their event and invite others to contribute content. This eliminates the hassle of collecting content from different sources and makes it easy to gather and share memories.

💡We had a great chat and discussed some of the Commercial and operational challenges facing the startup. Thoroughly enjoyed this session and very impressed with David, the tech, roadmap and commercial strategy ahead for Reehop. 


2️⃣ Next, I met with Jen Lothian, Co-founder & CEO at MyArk. 

ℹ️My Ark is a data-driven platform that aims to simplify financial management for individuals by consolidating and managing their personal financial information in one place using highly advanced AI solutions. Users can connect various sources such as emails, bank accounts, and documents to get a comprehensive view of their household expenditures and assets in just a few clicks. 

💡Jen is extremely driven, passionate and aggressively intelligent! What Jen and her team have built in MyArk is remarkable and their success is well earned. We had a great chat and hopefully, I provided some value! 

3️⃣ Ilya Mikin, Founder & CEO of Wall ID.

ℹ️Wall ID is a decentralized aggregator for verified ID data for seamless and secure self-checkout. In a cookieless world, it decentralizes identifiers and helps businesses turn new visitors into customers with verified ID, increasing conversion by 30% and decreasing fraud.

💡We spoke about fundraising strategies, hacks and strategic partnerships. Ilya is a truly impressive Founder and highly driven CEO with great ambitions for a very impressive piece of tech.  


4️⃣ Conlan S Ainsworth, Founder & CEO of iReceet. 

ℹ️Their goal is to eliminate the need for paper receipts and create a consumer receipting platform. The focus of iReceet is on sustainability and efficiency, with the aim of reducing paper waste and improving the overall shopping experience for both consumers and retailers. 

💡Hyper smart tech founder with a sharp understanding of the startup ecosystem. I was super impressed with the laser focus, clear goals and level of preparation for our session. Some great questions about GtM, fundraising etc. Glad I could be of assistance. 


More tomorrow!

Book your own via link in the comments.

Founders should listen to other founders. 

Whether they are just starting out or on their 100th exit! 

There is always something to learn from speaking and listening to what other founders are doing, how and why. 

As a founder myself, I spend at least 2 hours a week speaking with founders who impress and inspire me. 

Fortunately for you, I record these conversations and upload them online every Sunday morning for you to learn from too! 😉

I call this Founders Unplugged 😁

Here is the roster of awesome founders coming up:

14th April - Breno Araujo Founder & CEO at Boto.io
21st April - Anthony Rose Founder & CEO at SeedLegals
28th April - Ollie Austen Co-Founder & CEO at Startup 2 Standup
5th May - Konrad Jarocinski Founder & CEO at DataGems
12th May - Beth N. Founder & CEO Developa
19th May - Vyra Scher Founder at LECHERY
26th May - Bogdan Maran - EWD Founder at Visual Hive

and many more to come! 

There are already 48 conversations with amazing, generous and inspiring founders already uploaded. Go check them out. 

And be sure to catch this sundays conversation with Breno Araujo from 8:30 AM. 

#foundersunplugged #foundersjourney #founderstories

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For anyone attending the Rare Founders demo day and investor conference on Monday, come find me if you want to talk/pick my brains:

✅ Founders, operators - Go-to-market/commercial strategy and scaling

✅ Angel Investors - learn about the syndicate I may or may not be putting together 😉🤫

I'll be around in the evening for drinks too so if you dont have tickets for the day (it's sold out) there are still some tickets for the social. Go grab them!

Also, happy Friday! We did it!

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟

I'm thrilled to share my latest article capturing the TL;DR of my captivating conversation with Anthony Rose, the brilliant Founder & CEO of SeedLegals for Founders Unplugged. 🚀

In this insightful chat, we explore the transformative power of innovation, customer-centricity, and adaptability in the entrepreneurial journey. Anthony's invaluable insights are a must-listen (or watch) for fellow founders and entrepreneurs looking to navigate the dynamic world of startups.

Join me in uncovering the secrets to entrepreneurial success and gaining inspiration from Anthony's remarkable journey. 
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#Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FoundersUnplugged #SeedLegals #StartupJourney #foundersunplugged

As the host of the Founders Unplugged podcast, I have had the privilege of engaging in enlightening conversations with some of the brightest minds in 

Open article: Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Journey: A Conversation with Anthony Rose, Founder & CEO of SeedLegals by Greg Mccallum • 2 min read

Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Journey: A Conversation with Anthony Rose, Founder & CEO of SeedLegals

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 OUT NOW an incredible episode of Founders Unplugged with the amazing Ollie Austen & Harry Wyndham! 🎙️✨

🔍 **Highlights from the Episode:**

- Ollie Austen on the importance of resilience in entrepreneurship: "You're gonna have these anxieties, you're gonna have these ups and downs. That's what it's about."

- Harry Wyndham's take on authenticity in business: "Be honest about your intentions, even if it's about making money."

- Insights on the power of community and mentorship in the startup world.

- The value of collaboration over competition, as shared by Harry: "Go for a coffee, talk, and see how you can add more value to the same market segment."

- Stories of triumphs, challenges, and the entrepreneurial journey shared by Ollie and Harry.

#FoundersUnplugged #Entrepreneurship #StartupWisdom #Resilience #CommunityBuilding

Hey there, fellow entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts! Greg Mccallum here, your host at Founders Unplugged, and do I have a treat for you from our l

Open article: Entrepreneurial Resilience: A Deep Dive with Ollie Austen & Harry Wyndham by Greg Mccallum • 2 min read

Entrepreneurial Resilience: A Deep Dive with Ollie Austen & Harry Wyndham

From leading the BBC iPlayer, to launching multiple businesses and then to Founder & CEO of SeedLegals! 😲 What a journey! 

In case you missed it, here is a slice of my conversation with the wonderful Anthony Rose of SeedLegals last week. 

You can catch the full conversation on the platform of your choice here:
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https://lnkd.in/e8ksXNM7

#foundersunplugged #thinkwork #foundersjourney #startuplife

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Daryl Harris, Founder and CEO of Wrap Co, on my Founders Unplugged podcast. 

Daryl shared the details of his journey, passions, goals and more in a long-form, casual conversation with me. 

Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/eUZfMFnV

Here is some of what we learned from this conversation:

As the host of the Founders Unplugged podcast, I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Daryl Harris, founder and CEO of Wrap Co. Wrap Co is the U

Open article: Lessons from a Founder: Hiring for Growth with Daryl Harris of Wrap Co. by Greg Mccallum • 1 min read

Lessons from a Founder: Hiring for Growth with Daryl Harris of Wrap Co.

The Key to Business Growth: Beating Yourself, Not Competitors!

Founder & CEO of Wrap Co, Daryl Harris and I talk about why competing with yourself is the best strategy for success in business. 

Catch the full Founders Unplugged conversation on Sunday as we discuss the importance of self-growth and staying focused on your own goals. 

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https://lnkd.in/e8ksXNM7

#BusinessGrowth #SelfImprovement #Competition #SuccessMindset #ContinuousImprovement #GoalSetting #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #Entrepreneurship #SelfMotivation

Securing investment in 2024 means demonstrating solid commercial strategy, viable and sustainable revenue streams and scalable operational processes behind it all. 

Whether you are pre-seed or seed, first-time founder or multiple-time founder, ai or web3, raising from angels or VC; the rules have shifted.

None of this happens overnight, and it's not a 'chicken and egg' scenario like I hear many times a week from founders. 

It's a 'time to graft' scenario! 

Time to learn basic sales skills, time to up your copywriting game, build a content marketing strategy, optimise tech stack, build playbooks and loads more, all while working smart and hard! 

Want to know how? 

Ill tell you in a free, no-strings, 1-hour commercial advisory session. 
Link on my profile.

Fellow Angel Investors.

Any good angel groups, slacks, discords, Whatsapp groups you can recommend? 

Looking to learn more.from others and build my Angel network. 

Thanks in advance ☺️

Bridging the Gap Between Automation and Creativity in Web3: A Conversation with Boto.io's CEO

I recently had the privilege of hosting Breno Araujo, founder and CEO of Boto.io, on Founders Unplugged. His vision for a no-code automation platform that simplifies the creation of bots is not just innovative—it's revolutionizing how we interact with Web3 technologies.

🌐 The Genesis of Boto.io 
Breno's journey began in 2020 within the blockchain industry, where he identified a significant gap: the need for a platform that democratizes the creation of automation workflows. Boto.io was born out of this necessity, with a mission to enable users to build and share trading strategies and workflows, code-free.

🔧 Key Features and Benefits of Boto.io

-User-Friendly Design: A drag-and-drop canvas to visually craft workflows.
-Integration Power: Extensive API integrations for seamless connectivity.
-Community-Driven Innovation: A platform where the collective creativity of users is harnessed through shared bot recipes.

🧠 Key Takeaways for Founders Breno shared invaluable insights that resonate with any entrepreneur:

-In the early stages, focus on building a product that meets user needs rather than a company.
-Own the tasks that offer unique insights, like customer conversations, rather than delegating them.
-Fundraising can be all-consuming; maintain a balance to stay connected with your product's development.

Breno's candidness about his entrepreneurial path with Boto.io is as enlightening as it is inspiring. His focus on user empowerment, creativity, and community collaboration is a testament to his success.

🎧 For a deep dive into Breno's perspective on Web3, automation, and entrepreneurship, listen to our full conversation.

👉 Access the episode here: https://lnkd.in/e8ksXNM7

#Boto_io #Web3 #NoCode #Automation #FoundersUnplugged #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #Innovation #Podcast #FounderStory #Technology #CommunityBuilding #Leadership

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Breno Araujo, the founder and CEO of Boto.io, on my podcast Founders Unplugged. Boto.io is a no-code auto

Open article: Insights from My Conversation with Breno Araujo, Founder of Boto.io by Greg Mccallum • 2 min read

Insights from My Conversation with Breno Araujo, Founder of Boto.io

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