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In this Founders Grid podcast episode I chat with Nathan Chan, founder of Australia based Foundr Magazine - A digital subscription magazine focused on entrepreneurship. We discuss the background story behind Foundr Magazine, how Nathan got to interview Richard Branson, traction, mistakes he has made, the startup ecosystem in Melbourne and more. Best business book: 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris Recommended product: Lead Pages Advice for staying productive: Use a calendar for tasks, Quote: "Ideas are a dime a dozen!" Subscribe to the show on iTunes or Stitcher and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for updates on new episodes: Thanks for listening!

In our seventh Founders Grid podcast episode I chat with Sean Rosensteel, founder of U.S based Bravo - A user-generated video campaign startup. We discuss the background story behind Bravo, traction, user on-boarding mistakes, pay per click advertising, content marketing, mentors, the startup ecosystem in Chicago and more. Best business book: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Recommended product: Intercom Advice for staying productive: Create a routine, focus and minimise distractions. Quote: "When you get to the point when you want to quit, remember that's when everyone else will quit" Show links: Basecamp, FormStack, AdRoll Subscribe to the show on iTunes or Stitcher and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for updates on new episodes: Thanks for listening!

In our sixth Founders Grid podcast episode I chat with Nedal Zahran, founder of Palestine based Ezents - An event management and promotion startup. We discuss the background story behind Ezents, the startup and investment ecosystem in Palestine, the local mindset, future plans and more. Best business book: The Start-up of You by Reid Hoffman Recommended product: Asana Advice for staying productive: Run and stay lean! Quote: "Life is like a bicycle, you have to keep on pedalling on" Show links: Elon Musk video Subscribe to the show on iTunes or Stitcher and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for updates on new episodes: Thanks for listening!

In our fith Founders Grid podcast episode I chat with Jacob Hagemann, founder of Hoosh - A marketing intelligence startup based in Switzerland. We discuss the background story behind Hoosh, SEO, marketing, raising financing, the startup ecosystem in Switzerland and more. Best business book: Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson Recommended product: Trello Advice for staying productive: Do something you are passionate about Subscribe to the show on iTunes or Stitcher and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for updates on new episodes: Thanks for listening!

In our fourth Founders Grid podcast episode I chat with Drew Taylor, founder and CEO of U.S based AstroPrint - A wireless 3D printing software and hardware startup. We discuss the background story behind AstroPrint, KickStarter, future of 3D printing, desktop 3D printers and more. Best business book: Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore Recommended product: Modio Advice for staying productive: Accountability Entrepreneurship quote: "Don't take your competition too seriously" Show links: Betaspring Accelerator, Hacking Kickstarter Subscribe to the show on iTunes or Stitcher and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for updates on new episodes: Thanks for listening!

In our third Founders Grid podcast episode I chat with Grant Stanley, co-founder and CEO of U.S based CanWorkSmart - a company who specialises in business analytics and intelligence. We discuss the background story behind CanWorkSmart, design, copywriting, products vs. consulting, Best business book: The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham Recommended product: Yoast SEO Plugin Advice for staying productive: Sleep! Entrepreneurship quote: "Your employees do not want to be CEO" Show links: Oxide Design Co., Requisite Organization Subscribe to the show on iTunes or Stitcher and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for updates on new episodes: Thanks for listening!

In episode two of the Founders Grid podcast I chat with Adam Poulton, founder of Australia based Get Paid in Bitcoin and Jon Fry, founder of Hong Kong and U.S based CoinDirect. We discuss CoinDirect, GetPaidinBitcoin, the Bitcoin ecosystem in Australia, Hong Kong and the US, along with regulations, entrepreneurs getting into the Bitcoin space and interesting Bitcoin startups we've discovered recently. Show Links: Coin Jar DC POS BitPOS The Bitcoin Association of Australia Colored Coins Coinbase Mpesa Let's talk Bitcoin Purse Subscribe to the show on iTunes or Stitcher and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for updates on new episodes: Thanks for listening!

In our first Founders Grid podcast episode I chat with Alyssa Rapp, founder and CEO of U.S based BottleNotes - a community, resource and commerce site for wine enthusiasts. We discuss content, hiring pro writers, advice on running successful events, Uber, great affordable wines and more. Best business book: Influence by Robert Cialdini Recommended product: Uber Advice for staying productive: Staying fit and healthy. Entrepreneurship quote: "You have to be present, to win." Interview links: Astrolabe Wines Subscribe to the show on iTunes or Sticher and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for updates on new episodes: Thanks for listening!