44 - The Importance of Resilience and Community in Startup Success with Strongroom Solutions' Justin Nelson

09/05/24 • 24 min

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder of Strongroom Solutions, Justin Nelson. Justin discusses his early career as a consultant, founding Strongroom Solutions, and its eventual acquisition by AvidXchange. He shares insights on the challenges of starting a business, product management, and customer success metrics. Justin introduces his current venture, Menlo Park, an incubator aimed at supporting first-time software entrepreneurs.

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43 - Securing the Future: Why Cybersecurity Should Be a Top Priority for Tech Founders with Cycore Secure's Kevin Barona

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO and Founder of Cycore Secure, Kevin Barona. Kevin shares his journey from working as a legislative aide to becoming a cybersecurity expert. He emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity compliance for early-stage tech companies, discussing frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA. Kevin highlights startups' challenges in achieving compliance and advises them to integrate security measures early to build client trust. The episode underscores the need for proactive security practices to secure contracts and maintain credibility in the tech industry.

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45 - The Art of Intentional Design: Creating Products That Resonate with Users with Penlo Parc's Alexandra Candelas

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder of Penlo Parc, Alexandra Candelas. Alexandra shares her extensive experience in visual design, innovative technology, and user experience (UX). She covers the importance of differentiation in product design, the role of user experience, and the challenges of being a first mover versus a second mover in the market. Alexandra emphasizes intentionality and attention to detail in creating successful products, drawing from her work with Kodak and early online banking technologies. The episode offers valuable insights into navigating today's competitive landscape.

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