Founder Drift

Deana and Natasha are the founders of Allcall (allcalltravel.com), a private club that helps travelers access curated itineraries by local tastemakers and influencers. In this episode, Deana and Natasha share the factors that compelled them to take the leap from a tech job to starting to their own companies, and the unexpected meeting which brought them together as cofounders. In the process of joining hands, they help us dispel some of the myths around what being compatible cofounders actually means. They dive deep into what the harsh realities of the pandemic meant for their business in the travel industry, and share the strategies they undertook to make sure that they could pivot in a smart and lean manner. Natasha shares the story of how they got their first customer, and sheds light on how their company found their path in building a two-sided marketplace, along with some tips on where to start for those considering building marketplace products. This episode is jam-packed with insights for the aspiring founder and those in startups who are looking to be inspired – don't miss it.

Daniel is a serial entrepreneur who realized early on in his career what it would take to build a company, and since then he's done so multiple times. He's currently the founder and CEO of Sidepocket, an app that helps users generate returns via quantitative investment strategies previously only accessible to institutional investors. In this episode, Daniel sheds light on the characteristics needed to become a founder, and provides wisdom on the age-old question of whether a person should start passion projects as a side hustle, or fully dive in instead. He even shares the personal story of how he quit a high salary job to focus on his passion, and took on odd jobs such as house cleaning as part of his journey to get where he is today. Daniel gives us a sneak peek into the typical day being a founder (hint: it's busy!) as well as his outlook on consumer investing fallacies, and even cryptocurrencies. Listen now to get the full story.

Nancy is the founder and CEO of LineDock, a design and technology company focused on creating products to power efficient lifestyles while considering the environmental impact of hardware. She is global founder who first ventured into Silicon Valley and eventually launched the world's first Macbook Air-thin battery pad that doubles as external port hub and storage. In her first trip to the tech capital, she had to learn the ins and outs of meeting customers, partners, and investors. She'll share how she went about reaching out to investors cold and how she laid the groundwork for her network without knowing a single person in the space. Nancy also gives a sneak peek into her non-work life and shares how it helps keep her mental state in tip-top condition - listen now to find out.