The Almost Dropouts

31: From Amazon to Leading Product at a High Growth Startup w/ Shreyas Sali

What has been interesting about moving from Amazon to leading a Product Team at a startup?    What are some challenges now moving into a senior leadership position?    What approach do you take when developing products?    These are some of the questions I asked Shreyas Sali in this episode of the Almost Dropouts Podcast. Shreyas is Head of Product at Spocket, a startup focused on connecting online entrepreneurs with dropshipping suppliers. Prior to Spocket, Shreyas has worked as a Product Manager at Amazon and Elastic Path Software.   You can check the podcast using the links below!   Listen on:   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thealmostdropouts [https://anchor.fm/thealmostdropouts] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y8pUgQRog4rjhWfRtrtCA?si=Ywi7T7L0TYGau1qdrBd-wg&nd=1 [https://open.spotify.com/show/2y8pUgQRog4rjhWfRtrtCA?si=Ywi7T7L0TYGau1qdrBd-wg&nd=1] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-almost-dropouts/id1484701794 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-almost-dropouts/id1484701794] Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mM2UwMDgwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mM2UwMDgwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz] Youtube: https://youtu.be/pEO8Vg3Bz3g [https://youtu.be/pEO8Vg3Bz3g]

30: Being a Shoe Designer, Serial Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, National Figure Skater w/ Collin Thompson

Shoe Designer, Serial Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist,   National Figure Skater   It would be remarkable to talk to someone doing any one of these things, let alone someone who has done all of them. But that is exactly what I had the privilege of doing this week on The Almost Dropouts podcast when I was able to speak with Collin Thompson.   Collin has one of the most unique stories I have ever heard and it is one I believe is really valuable to hear. It is filled with perseverance, hard work, and being able to be intrepid in new ventures. We had a great conversation about training in LA with Olympic figure skaters, moving to Hong Kong, being a renowned shoe designer, talking to Vitalik about Crypto, creating a blockchain venture studio, and creating a company to support work from home.    Check out Intrepid:   Website: https://intrepidventures.typeform.com Guest: Collin Thompson   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinthompson/ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/icollinthompson Listen on:  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thealmostdropouts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y8pUgQRog4rjhWfRtrtCA?si=Ywi7T7L0TYGau1qdrBd-wg&nd=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-almost-dropouts/id1484701794 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mM2UwMDgwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Youtube: https://youtu.be/DRuFo2w5Eww   Hosted by: Daivik Goel   Link to my socials: https://linktr.ee/DaivikGoel

29: VR and the Metaverse w/ Jeremy Hartmann

In this episode, I had the pleasure of having Jeremy Hartmann, on the podcast. Jeremy recently got his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo as well has founded his new startup Mtion Interactive, a new metaverse initiative focused on content creators! We talk about the work he is doing, the adoption of AR/VR technologies, and what excites him about the metaverse!   Check out Mtion Interactive:   Website: https://www.mtion.tv   [https://www.mtion.tv ] Guest: Jeremy Hartmann LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjhartmann/   [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjhartmann/ ] Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jjhartmann/   [http://www.twitter.com/jjhartmann/ ] Listen on:   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thealmostdropouts [https://anchor.fm/thealmostdropouts ] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y8pUgQRog4rjhWfRtrtCA?si=Ywi7T7L0TYGau1qdrBd-wg&nd=1 [https://open.spotify.com/show/2y8pUgQRog4rjhWfRtrtCA?si=Ywi7T7L0TYGau1qdrBd-wg&nd=1] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-almost-dropouts/id1484701794 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-almost-dropouts/id1484701794 ] Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mM2UwMDgwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mM2UwMDgwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz ] Youtube: https://youtu.be/WMz-mlFQqgI    [https://youtu.be/WMz-mlFQqgI ] Hosted by: Daivik Goel   Link to my socials: https://linktr.ee/DaivikGoel [https://linktr.ee/DaivikGoel]

28: Entering the NFT Space, Web3, Building Startups While Being a Student w/ Mylene Tu

In this episode, I had the pleasure of having Mylene Tu, founder of Lumaki Labs, Trailblaze Tribe, and member of the League of Innovators on the podcast! We were able to touch on her experience building startups, what excites her on Web3, and her new NFT project Trailblaze Tribe!    Check out Trailblaze Tribe: Website: https://www.trailblazetribe.io [https://www.trailblazetribe.io] Socials: https://linktr.ee/trailblazetribe [https://linktr.ee/trailblazetribe ] Guest: Mylene Tu   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mylenetu [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mylenetu ]Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mylenetu [http://www.twitter.com/mylenetu ]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylenetu [https://www.instagram.com/mylenetu ]Website: https://www.mylenetu.com   [https://www.mylenetu.com ] Listen on:   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thealmostdropouts [https://anchor.fm/thealmostdropouts] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y8pUgQRog4rjhWfRtrtCA?si=Ywi7T7L0TYGau1qdrBd-wg&nd=1 [https://open.spotify.com/show/2y8pUgQRog4rjhWfRtrtCA?si=Ywi7T7L0TYGau1qdrBd-wg&nd=1] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-almost-dropouts/id1484701794 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-almost-dropouts/id1484701794] Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mM2UwMDgwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mM2UwMDgwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz] Youtube: https://youtu.be/0V4lyFEoMaw   [https://youtu.be/0V4lyFEoMaw ] Hosted by: Daivik Goel   Link to my socials: https://linktr.ee/DaivikGoel [https://linktr.ee/DaivikGoel]

27: Scaling an E-Commerce Business in 2022 w/ Kevin Michael

In this episode, I have the pleasure of having Kevin Michael, head of Product at Perpetua AI on the podcast! We were able to touch on the platform they are building, how one can scale an E-Commerce business, and some of his advice for young entrepreneurs.    This is a great episode for anyone interested in E-Commerce or potentially getting involved in startups.   If you are interested in working with Kevin, feel free to check out some of the openings at Perpetua AI's career website: https://jobs.lever.co/perpetualabs.com   Guest: Kevin Michael    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin1michael/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevin1michael   Listen on:   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thealmostdropouts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y8pUgQRog4rjhWfRtrtCA?si=Ywi7T7L0TYGau1qdrBd-wg&nd=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-almost-dropouts/id1484701794 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mM2UwMDgwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Youtube: https://youtu.be/I5Oeeyg6Ugk   Hosted by: Daivik Goel   Link to my socials: https://linktr.ee/DaivikGoel