Overcoming Challenges: The Startup Founders Blog Posts

Stories of startup founders entrepreneurial journey with links to their podcast interview.
April 15, 2023

Why Startups Should Embrace Constant Change to Succeed: Insights from an Industry Expert

For startups, adapting to change and understanding the target audience's needs are key to success. This is evident in the interview transcript of a former account manager turned lecturer and entertainment group owner. As an account manager, she han…

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April 15, 2023

From Viral Tweets to Public Speaking: How Robert's Journey Can Inspire Your Startup

Startups are known for their innovation and risk-taking, but often, entrepreneurs can find themselves stuck in their comfort zones, afraid to take that next big step. In a recent interview transcript, Eric, the host of the show, had a conversation w…

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April 15, 2023

Innovative Startup Launches to Meet the Growing Demand for Pet-Friendly Travel Options

Traveling with your pets can be a real hassle. With each airline having its own set of restrictions and requirements, it can be tough to navigate the process. But Nicole Caba, founder of Avvinue, has set out to change all that. Avvinue is the world&…

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April 15, 2023

Breaking Into VC: From Media to Venture Capital - An Inspiring Story for Startups

As a startup, getting into the venture capital (VC) world can be tough, and barriers to entry are high. But it's not just getting in - even once you're in, there are still hurdles to overcome, particularly for female founders. In this blog post, we'…

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April 15, 2023

Unlocking the Power of Social Selling: Tips and Tricks for Startups from a B2B Marketing Pro

Social selling is a powerful way to increase traffic, grow your following, and generate leads. And one of the most effective platforms for social selling is LinkedIn. As a startup, you can leverage LinkedIn to connect with your target audience, buil…

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April 15, 2023

Unlocking the Power of AI Retail Media Platforms: A Game-Changer for Startups Seeking Accurate Attribution and Customer Behavior Insights

As the retail industry continues to evolve, retailers are increasingly turning to digital advertising as a way to reach their target audience and drive sales. However, one of the challenges that retailers face is attributing money spent on digital …

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April 14, 2023

The Marketing Strategy You're Overlooking: How Hypefury Grew Their Business with SEO and Email Marketing

Are you a startup founder looking to grow your social media presence? Look no further than Hypefury! This powerful scheduling tool for Twitter has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a simple tweet scheduler. In this blog post, we’l…

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April 14, 2023

From MVP to Profit: The Inspiring Story of Flick and How You Can Apply Their Success to Your Startup

If you're a startup founder trying to establish a foothold on Instagram, it's essential to have the right tools to help you succeed. That's why we interviewed Roy Ale's Brown, co-founder of Flick, an all-in-one Instagram scheduling, hashtag, and ana…

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April 14, 2023

Juggling Family Life and Founding Startups: How Dr. Monika Paule Does It All

As a startup founder, there are countless challenges and demands that come with the role. But what happens when you're juggling not one, but two startups? In this episode of Innovators Can Laugh, Dr. Monica Powell shares her experience as the co-fou…

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April 12, 2023

Startup Lessons: How Moni Moto's Affordable GPS Tracker Disrupted the Market

Starting a startup can be an exciting yet challenging journey. It requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and perseverance to bring an idea to life. But sometimes, even the most brilliant ideas fail. This is a hard lesson that Andreas Bruno Ramas l…

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April 12, 2023

From Employee to Entrepreneur: How One Founder Bought and Revitalized a Failing Startup

Startups have become a significant force for innovation, transforming industries and pushing the limits of what's possible. Founders often strive to create something new and impactful, and Reynold Simon, co-founder of Diply, is no exception. Diply i…

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April 12, 2023

Travel in a Carbon Neutral Way: Fly Wallet's Innovative Solution for Startup Jetsetters

As a startup founder, you are always on the lookout for innovative tools that can help you save time and money. If you are an avid traveler, you would know how expensive and time-consuming it can be to plan a trip, especially when you have multiple …

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April 12, 2023

Fox Donation and Ghost Work: The Dark Side of AI Training Data and How to Avoid It in Your Startup

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives, from chatbots to image recognition and predictive analysis. However, as AI continues to evolve, so do ethical concerns regarding the use of AI in the workforce. Iva Gumnish…

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April 12, 2023

From Consultant to Entrepreneur: How Boryana Levterova Built a Toy Rental Startup from Scratch

As a startup founder, you know that coming up with a good idea and implementing it is no easy feat. In this blog post, we'll be sharing the story of Boryana Levterova, co-founder of Infinity Toy Box, and the lessons you can learn from her experience…

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April 7, 2023

Revolutionizing Receivables Management: The Fully Digitalized Startup Changing the Debt Collection Game

As a startup, managing receivables and debt collection can be challenging, especially in today’s fast-paced digital world. However, with technology and AI advancements, companies like ECollect are transforming the way debt collection and accou…

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April 7, 2023

From Volunteering to Innovation: The Story of Give a Book Founder and Forbes Award Winner

How Give a Book, a Bulgarian Foundation, Turned a Social Initiative into a Profitable IT Company Give a Book is a Bulgarian foundation that has been operating for over 12 years. It is one of the most popular volunteering organizations in Bulgaria w…

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April 7, 2023

Fighting Food Waste and Traveling the World: A Startup Story

Entrepreneurship can take you on a journey filled with challenges and opportunities. One such individual, who has navigated through her share of these, is a young woman named Giorgia Cattaneo. In this blog post, we will explore her experience, insig…

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April 7, 2023

Meet the Startup Founder Behind One of the First Image Recognition Companies

Entrepreneurship is about being passionate and exploring new ideas that can bring a positive impact to society. Georgie, a Bulgarian entrepreneur, discovered his passion for entrepreneurship during his master's degree in technology entrepreneurship.…

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April 7, 2023

From Manager to Entrepreneur: How One Sales Guy Found His Calling in Communication and Relationship Building

Entrepreneurs are always looking for inspiration to start their own business, but it can be challenging to find that unique idea that can change their life. However, sometimes, inspiration comes from unexpected places, and as entrepreneurs, it is es…

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April 6, 2023

Unlocking the Power of Parental Involvement in Education: How Startup Kinderpedia is Disrupting the Industry

In a recent Innovators Can Laugh podcast interview, Eric spoke to Evelina Necula, co-founder of EdTech startup, Kinderpedia. The interview focused on the inspiration for Kinderpedia, the challenges of the early days of the business, and advice for e…

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April 1, 2023

Unlock Your Team's Potential with Purpose, Planning, and Passion: Tips from a Startup Acceleration Expert

If you're an entrepreneur looking to boost your productivity and take your business to the next level, the advice from this successful entrepreneur can provide valuable insights. First and foremost, the entrepreneur emphasizes the importance of tak…

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March 30, 2023

From Poker Players to Tennis Pros: The Cognitive Training Platform for Peak Performance

As an entrepreneur, maintaining a clear and rational mindset is crucial for success. In a podcast interview, a professional poker player turned mental training coach explains how to control emotions and enhance mental clarity. By building a lifestyl…

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March 30, 2023

The Art of Autonomous Decision Making: How This Startup Founder Built a Thriving Company

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint-hearted, but with resilience and passion, anything is possible. This is the story of a young man from Bulgaria, who at the age of 27 co-founded a market that ended up being the best-performing market for a compa…

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March 30, 2023

Start the Conversation: How One Startup founder is Tackling the Taboo of Talking About Personal Finances

In today's fast-paced world, where managing personal finance is often not a priority, it is crucial to have a plan in place for the worst-case scenario. As entrepreneurs, we are busy building businesses and striving for success, but we must also tak…

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