The Startup Studios Podcast

This week, The Startup Studios Podcast welcomes Eric Sophir! Eric is a Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP where he focuses on Intellectual Property protections for startup ideas through Fortune 50 clients. Want to know what to expect from a large law firm vs a smaller one? How about when you should speak to a lawyer - at the beginning of your startup or later after traction? Eric shares a master class for founders who may be wondering how to protect their startup’s IP. This episode ended up veering a little differently than our usual conversations because of how helpful Eric is! Key points discussed in this episode are: - The importance of working with knowledgeable patent attorneys, particularly those who understand the technology and industry to ensure proper protection. - Patterns observed in entrepreneurs' successes and failures, highlighting the value of learning from mistakes. - The experience of seeing many startups succeed and fail, and the lessons drawn from those outcomes. - The value of clear communication with advisors and attorneys to help early-stage startups navigate challenges. Thank you Eric for sharing your story with us! Watch or listen wherever you prefer at https://lnkd.in/g5w_bYiY Every other Tuesday at 10am, your co-hosts Raja and Saif publish a new episode featuring unique founders, advisors, investors, specialists, fractional executives, and ecosystem resources who work with early-stage companies every day. We highlight the person, their background, failures, and successes while building startups in an unfiltered space. Our intention is to showcase their experience & problem-solving skills for Founders and their core teams. Many of them are part of your favorite entrepreneurship communities and can accelerate your growth. Need help with something? Contact us! We're here to help. www.startupstudios.co

This week, Raj and Saif interview Rand Owens! Rand is a digital marketing & sales wizard who's helped multiple VC-backed startups grow their user bases from nothing to millions. Previously a co-founder of Spartups accelerator, getcompass.co & NestOffer, Rand has built growth & user acquisition channels at companies like HappyCo (previously HappyInspector), Motive (formerly KeepTrucking), and PolymerSearch. We discuss everything from the effects of AI?on marketing and sales, to collecting data and running constant experiments with new technologies. Thank you Rand for sharing your story with us! Watch or listen wherever you prefer at https://lnkd.in/gb8ssdBM Every other Tuesday at 10am, your co-hosts Raja and Saif publish a new episode featuring unique founders, advisors, investors, specialists, fractional executives, and ecosystem resources who work with early-stage companies every day. We highlight the person, their background, failures, and successes while building startups in an unfiltered space. Our intention is to showcase their experience & problem-solving skills for Founders and their core teams. Many of them are part of your favorite entrepreneurship communities and can accelerate your growth. The Startup Studios Podcast also organizes free and paid resources, credits, programs, and office-hours for early-stage Founders. Like a concierge for your startup, we'll understand your needs before matching you within our community. Use office hours for personalized support or visit the directory to contact people on your own. Brought to you by Pangea - Access high quality talent to grow your startup with industry-leading professionals. Discover the perfect fit & hire with confidence!?For startups - Use the link https://lnkd.in/gB4e7_ZJ to save $250 off your annual subscription to hire as many people as you need. If you’re looking to work at a startup, create your talent profile for free at https://lnkd.in/dENqKd7 We're here to help! www.startupstudios.co

Coming up on Tuesday, we'll have Rand Owens on the show! Rand is a digital marketing & sales wizard who's helped multiple VC-backed startups grow their user bases from nothing to millions. Previously a co-founder of getcompass.co & NestOffer, Rand has built growth & user acquisition channels at companies like HappyCo (previously HappyInspector), Motive (formerly KeepTrucking), and PolymerSearch. We're grateful to Rand for sharing his story with us! Tune in to YouTube and your favorite podcast providers on Tuesday after 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern to listen in. What kind of questions would you ask of a VP of Marketing or Growth for your startup? Comment them below and we'll ask Rand to answer them! Need help with something else? Reach out to Raja or Saif and they'll try to point you where you need to go!

This week, Raj and Saif interview Lior Klisman! Raised in Israel, Lior's early life was shaped by his parents' government work, which instilled in him an interest in technology and security. He later traveled extensively, including a transformative trip to India, and worked in various countries before landing in the US. His entrepreneurial journey involved overcoming numerous challenges, and he emphasizes the importance of perseverance, networking, and mentorship in business. Lior's story is one of resilience and the pursuit of personal and professional growth through diverse experiences and a willingness to learn and adapt. Hear him talk through the lessons he learned through his first acquisition, and how he uses those lessons to invest in immigrant Founders today. Thank you Lior for sharing your story with us! Watch or listen wherever you prefer at https://lnkd.in/g3-EDQEX Every other Tuesday at 10am, your co-hosts Raja and Saif publish a new episode featuring unique founders, advisors, investors, specialists, fractional executives, and ecosystem resources who work with early-stage companies every day. We highlight the person, their background, failures, and successes while building companies in an unfiltered space. Our intention is to showcase their experience & problem-solving skills for Founders and their core teams. Many of them are part of your favorite entrepreneurship communities and can accelerate your growth. The Startup Studios Podcast also organizes free and paid resources, credits, programs, and office-hours for early-stage Founders. Like a concierge for your startup, we'll understand your needs before matching you within our community. Use office hours for personalized support or visit the directory to contact people on your own. Brought to you by Pangea - Access high quality talent to grow your startup with industry-leading professionals. Discover the perfect fit & hire with confidence. Use the link https://lnkd.in/gB4e7_ZJ to save $250 off your annual subscription. If you’re looking to work at a startup, sign up for free at https://lnkd.in/dENqKd7 We're here to help! www.startupstudios.co

Hi again. It's been a while! For "reasons" we had to pause publishing new episodes while we waited for some things to finalize. The bad news is it took us some time to get back into the groove of things. The great news is we are coming back next week with an episode featuring Lior Klisman! Lior is a tech nerd and entrepreneur with an extensive background in IT and security. He's the cofounder of Sentant.net, an early-stage investor, and is passionate about helping immigrant founders. We're grateful to Lior for sharing his story with us and being patient with publishing ?? Tune in to YouTube and your favorite podcast providers on Tuesday after 10am Pacific to listen in. Thank you for your patience, and stay tuned for more updates from The Startup Studios Podcast in 2024!