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10-Minute Tech Talks: How Tech Entrepreneurs Fail & How You Can Avoid It

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Are you an entrepreneur building a technology company and looking to grow fast? This show teaches and inspires entrepreneurs to build better companies by learning from the failures of other tech companies and entrepreneurs. If you're striving for rapid growth while avoiding the mistakes that have led others to failure, this podcast is designed to help you stay on track. Avoid the devastating mista... more

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You're building something. You're moving fast. And at some point, the code starts slowing you down.

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Why do so many promising business conversations quietly disappear after a handshake?

In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, we explore a problem every tech entrepreneur knows too well. You meet the right people. You have great conversations. And ... more

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Today on 10 Minute Tech Talks, we're digging into a moment every tech entrepreneur eventually faces. You've got momentum, a smart team, and something that loo... more

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Justine Kaznika
Expert in emerging technologies and AI
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Jay Noschezzi
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Ashley Lynn-Priory
The force behind Queen's Gambit and Queen's Side Ventures, empowers children and leaders with strategic thinking through chess
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Episode: Checkmate Thinking: How Chess Can Help Entrepreneurs Turn Strategy Into a Superpower
James Julius
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Dave Tomassoni
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Michelle O'Neill
Senior Director of Web Solutions and Delivery
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Jonathan Kirsting
Host of 10-Minute Tech Talks, engaging in conversations about entrepreneurship and tech innovation with various industry experts.

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The New F Word! Baryons Uses Human-Centered Technology to Help People FLOURISH
Q: How does it get the conversation started?
It starts a conversation with you like a good friend would, asking general questions to create a comfortable dialogue.
Disruptive Tech Update: This Platform is Rethinking AI From the Brain Up!
Q: Can you talk me through some of that and what you're directionally seeing based upon your way of using this technology?
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Q: What practical action can organizations take this week to move closer to digital transformation?
Mitch advises organizations to connect their initiatives directly to business problems and measurable outcomes to demonstrate value.
Digital Transformation Decoded: What Every Tech Entrepreneur Can Learn from This Top AI & Data Leader
Q: What is the single biggest change coming that most leaders aren't ready for?
Mitch highlights the upcoming workforce challenges due to AI leading to job displacement, emphasizing the need for companies to reskill their workforce.

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Focused on the journey of tech entrepreneurs, insights are shared on avoiding common failures and pitfalls that have historically led to the collapse of startups. Expert guests share anecdotes from their experiences, addressing how to build sustainable and successful technology companies. With a blend of personal stories and practical advice, listeners are guided through strategies for overcoming challenges in the tech landscape, ultimately aiming for rapid growth while navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship. The podcast aims to empower entrepreneurs with lessons learned from both successes and mistakes within the tech industry, fostering a culture of resilience and adaptability.

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