Season 9 Voting

Play By The Rules, Differently

Tune in as we dispel the myth of overnight success. Learn why a clear vision and mission are crucial for building a lasting company, shaping both your product and culture. Discover how your values guide decisions, especially in tough times.

Practice Practical Entrepreneurship

Delve into the unseen struggles of entrepreneurs as they practice practical entrepreneurship! From failed experiments to private losses, witness the journey behind the scenes. Discover how obstacles refine skills and fuel growth in the pursuit of success.

An Entrepreneurs Checklist

Many people love the idea of starting a business, making money, and becoming celebrated entrepreneurs, but this journey is unsuitable for everyone. It requires certain qualities, characteristics, and discipline to start, maintain, and expand an enterprise – many things on a checklist. But if you’re willing to put in the work, it can be a great way to achieve your dreams and goals. Be sure to do your research, create a solid business plan and pivot along the way. Once you’re operational, don’t forget to stay focused and organized so you can continue to grow your business. Have a solid checklist always handy to track your goals.

The Human Side of Business

A human-centered business. This organization prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of its employees, customers and communities at large. This type of business recognizes that people are at the heart of its success. It seeks to create an environment that fosters trust, confidence, empathy and meaningful connections. Pay attention to the human side of business. Employees, contractors, and partners are valued as individuals with unique talents and perspectives. Customers are treated as more than just transactions. The human side of business is just one piece of the puzzle. A human-centered business also extends its focus beyond its immediate stakeholders to the broader community. The business takes responsibility for its social and environmental impact, striving to make a positive difference.

Go All Out With Confidence

Making and achieving goals is an important aspect of building confidence. Ironically, it takes confidence to set aspirational goals in the first place. Recognize one of the biggest hindrances to confidence is attention given to negative voices in our heads. Also increased preparation often brings actual knowledge and practice, along with perceptions of efficacy, ease, and control over the task for which one is prepared. Prepare, and build more confidence!

Building Communities Beyond Borders with Vikram Bharati – Startup Sounds Episode 2

Tune in to hear from Vikram Bharati, the founder of Draper Startup House, as he shares his ambitious vision to expand to 100 countries by 2030. Join us as Vikram Bharati delves into the intricate details behind cultivating a vibrant, exciting, and global home for entrepreneurs.

Early stage VC investing in Latin America with Izabel Gallera – Startup Sounds Episode 3

Izabel Gallera discovered the startup world after graduating as an engineer. Pulled into the VC world as a partner at Canary, Brazil, she brings to light so many things that she discovered about herself while investing. Her penchant for working with very early-stage startups, her acumen in operations, and how it influenced her ‘moves” and her instinct to create connections and leveraging them – all topics for this fantastic podcast!

Billion Dollar Moves

Lynna Halilou elevates The MBA Fund, helping founders create legendary companies. Her focuses areas include health, climate, and AI! Listen to Lynna Halilou describe her experience on the Startup Sounds Podcast!

Startup Sounds: Innovating Education, One Hex At a Time

Chris Hoffman, HEX CGO, describes the empowerment of students’ global careers on the Startup Sounds Podcast.

Startup Sounds: Greg Mitchell