268: Garvan Callan | Be the Change You Seek | Founder of OneZero1
09/13/24 • 40 min
Garvan Callan is the founder of OneZero1, a company that’s redefining how startups and enterprises alike can navigate the complex world of digital strategy and transformation. Garvan is a strategist, innovator and transformation advisor whose career spans leadership roles in major corporations and working hands-on with startups, giving him a unique perspective on both sides of the entrepreneurial divide. Garvan is also a lecturer and the author of Digital Business Strategy, a must-read for anyone serious about innovation and growth in today’s fast-moving world.
We explore lessons from Obama's quote 'We are the change that we seek,' the significance of adaptability, the concept of the 'three V's: vision, values, and velocity,' and their application in both large corporations and startups. The episode also covers the challenges and strategies for fostering innovation, the importance of building strong, adaptive teams, and practical advice for startup founders looking to scale. So, whether you’re an entrepreneur, a corporate leader, or just someone interested in the future of business, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss
TIMESTAMPS:
01:52 The Power of Change: Lessons from Barack Obama
02:23 Garvin's Journey: From Rural Roots to Corporate Leadership
07:15 Embracing Uncertainty: A Key to Success
12:08 The Three V's: Vision, Values, and Velocity
19:51 Applying Startup Lessons to Large Enterprises
21:02 Leadership and Stress Management
22:13 Founders' Challenges and Letting Go
24:07 Enterprise Dynamics and Managerial Roles
24:59 Understanding Organizational Currencies
27:29 Corporate Innovation Labs and Startup Founders
36:35 Building Relationships and Synchronization
LINKS:
Follow Garvan Callan on socials:
-Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garvan-callan-b4634323/
-Twitter/X: https://x.com/gpcallan
Learn more about and follow OneZero1
-Website: https://onezero1.ie/
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onezero1/
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Garvan Callan is the founder of OneZero1, a company that’s redefining how startups and enterprises alike can navigate the complex world of digital strategy and transformation. Garvan is a strategist, innovator and transformation advisor whose career spans leadership roles in major corporations and working hands-on with startups, giving him a unique perspective on both sides of the entrepreneurial divide. Garvan is also a lecturer and the author of Digital Business Strategy, a must-read for anyone serious about innovation and growth in today’s fast-moving world.
We explore lessons from Obama's quote 'We are the change that we seek,' the significance of adaptability, the concept of the 'three V's: vision, values, and velocity,' and their application in both large corporations and startups. The episode also covers the challenges and strategies for fostering innovation, the importance of building strong, adaptive teams, and practical advice for startup founders looking to scale. So, whether you’re an entrepreneur, a corporate leader, or just someone interested in the future of business, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss
TIMESTAMPS:
01:52 The Power of Change: Lessons from Barack Obama
02:23 Garvin's Journey: From Rural Roots to Corporate Leadership
07:15 Embracing Uncertainty: A Key to Success
12:08 The Three V's: Vision, Values, and Velocity
19:51 Applying Startup Lessons to Large Enterprises
21:02 Leadership and Stress Management
22:13 Founders' Challenges and Letting Go
24:07 Enterprise Dynamics and Managerial Roles
24:59 Understanding Organizational Currencies
27:29 Corporate Innovation Labs and Startup Founders
36:35 Building Relationships and Synchronization
LINKS:
Follow Garvan Callan on socials:
-Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garvan-callan-b4634323/
-Twitter/X: https://x.com/gpcallan
Learn more about and follow OneZero1
-Website: https://onezero1.ie/
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onezero1/
Leave a review and subscribe on
-Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1455819294
-Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F8uOLxiscYVWVGEfNxTnd
-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvaaHrJjizUEd0-93mjCKsQ
MoneyNeverSleeps newsletter on Substack: https://moneyneversleeps.substack.com/
MoneyNeverSleeps website: https://www.moneyneversleeps.ie/
Email us at [email protected]
-Pete Townsend: https://twitter.com/petetownsendnv
-MoneyNeverSleeps: https://twitter.com/MNSshow
Follow on LinkedIn:
-Pete Townsend: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-townsend-1b18301a/
-MoneyNeverSleeps: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28661903/admin/feed/posts/
Previous Episode
267: Mark McLaughlin | Co-Founder & CEO of Coras | Building & Fundraising at the Intersection of Web2 & Web3
Mark McLaughlin is an Irish entrepreneur who has been at the forefront of the ticketing industry since 2006. Mark is the co-founder and CEO of Coras, a company that's been revolutionizing the ticketing landscape with its powerful API solutions, boasting clients like Ryanair. But Mark’s journey doesn’t stop there—he’s now leading Coras into a new frontier with Fida, a cutting-edge loyalty platform that's merging the best of web2 and web3 worlds.
In this episode, we’ll explore Mark’s entrepreneurial journey from founding Ticket Text and Ticket ABC to building Coras, and now, innovating with Fida. We’ll dive into the recent €1.3 million funding round led by Irish VC DataOp and the unique challenges of navigating the web2 and web3 investment landscape. Mark will share insights on balancing traditional and forward-thinking approaches for those straddling the web2 and web3 worlds, and what it means for getting these businesses funded.
00:36 Meet Mark McLaughlin: Revolutionizing Ticketing
03:24 The Ticketmaster Saga
05:52 Building Ticketing Solutions: Challenges and Innovations
07:02 Navigating Financial Crises and Raising Funds
10:59 The Evolution of Coras and the Impact of COVID-19
15:50 Introducing Fida: The Future of Loyalty Programs
25:48 Tokenized Commerce and Loyalty Programs
27:12 Building a Universal Loyalty Program
28:05 Challenges in Raising Funds for Web3 Projects
29:54 Pitching to Investors: Lessons Learned
36:04 The Importance of Timing and Luck in Fundraising
38:20 Exploring New Applications for Blockchain
39:05 Advice for Founders in Web2 and Web3
43:02 Mark's Journey from Music to Tech Entrepreneurship
46:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
LINKS:
Follow Mark McLaughlin on socials:
-Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmclaughlin1/
-Twitter/X: https://x.com/markwmcl
Learn more about and follow Coras & Fida
-Website: https://www.coras.io/
-Website: https://www.fidaapp.io/
-X-Twitter: @corasdotio | https://x.com/corasdotio
-X-Twitter: @fidaapp | https://x.com/fidaapp
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coras-io/
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fidaapp/
Leave a review and subscribe on
-Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1455819294
-Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F8uOLxiscYVWVGEfNxTnd
-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvaaHrJjizUEd0-93mjCKsQ
MoneyNeverSleeps newsletter on Substack: https://moneyneversleeps.substack.com/
MoneyNeverSleeps website: https://www.moneyneversleeps.ie/
Email us at [email protected]
-Pete Townsend: https://twitter.com/petetownsendnv
-MoneyNeverSleeps: https://twitter.com/MNSshow
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-Pete Townsend: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-townsend-1b18301a/
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Next Episode
269: Working in Web3 | Real World Asset Tokenization in Finance and Beyond | Guest Co-Host Alejandro Gutierrez
Alejandro Gutierrez, CEO of npayme Labs and co-founder of ETH Dublin joins me again as guest co-host this week. In this episode, we recap our recent panel on ‘Finding Web3 Talent’ at Dogpatch Labs, touching on market sentiment, the cyclical nature of crypto investments, and strategies for early-stage startups. We delve into the concept of real-world asset tokenization, highlighting key initiatives by firms like Provenance, PayPal, Circle and Centrifuge. The conversation also covers the evolving landscape for content creators in Web3, emphasizing the use of tokenization for new revenue streams and the role of AI in content creation.
STORIES WE COVERED:
Recap of ‘Finding Talent in Web3’ last week at Dogpatch Labs (Owen Healy on LinkedIn, 15-Sep-24)
Friday Fund Tokenization Update (Eoin Motherway on Linkedin, 13-Sep-24)
Provenance Blockchain Labs launches Fund Issuance platform, to tokenize, list, & lend RWA funds on Figure Markets (Marketwatch, 20-Aug-24)
PayPal's stablecoin hits $1B market cap (Cointelegraph, 26-Aug-24)
MakerDAO, rebranded as SKY to roll out new stablecoin USDS (The Block, 27-Aug-24)
Circle's USDC in Brazil and Mexico Now Available to Businesses Via Banking System (CoinDesk, 17-Sep-24)
Stablecoins: The Emerging Market Story (Nic Carter @ Castle Island Ventures, 12-Sep-24)
Centrifuge launches a RWA lending market leveraging tokenized U.S. Treasury bills.(CoinDesk, 27-Aug-24)
AAVE (Avara) onboards BUIDL Shares as Collateral for GHO stablecoin (The Defiant, 29-Aug-24)
Natixis launch €100M Digital Bond, secured by mortgage loan pools & operated by SC Ventures, DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale & LBBW (Ledger Insights, 28-Aug-24).
Siemens issues €300M digital bond, as the largest bond issued under Germany’s eWpG. (Ledger Insights, 4-Sep-24)
Creators’ content is a real-world asset (Alejandro Guterrez on X, 17-Sep-24)
TIMESTAMPS
01:40 Insights from the Web3 Talent Panel
04:11 Market Sentiment and Investment Strategies
07:02 The Role of Tokenization in Web3
14:31 Real-World Asset Tokenization
28:24 Content Creation in the Web3 Era
34:01 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
LINKS:
Follow our guest co-host Alejandro Gutierrez:
-X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/A_gutierro
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-gutierrez-98979b43/
Learn more about:
-npayme Labs: https://npayme.com/
-ETH Dublin: https://ethdublin.io/
-Techstars Web3 Accelerator: https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/web3
Leave a review and subscribe on
-Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1455819294
-Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F8uOLxiscYVWVGEfNxTnd
-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvaaHrJjizUEd0-93mjCKsQ
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