en Business/Entrepreneurship nonadult Notion Capital Notion Capital 1089580380 https://anchor.fm/s/100c292f4/podcast/rss notionpodcast@gmail.com Extraordinary enterprise technology founders stories. Hosted by Paul Papadimitriou and Andy Leaver. no Notion Capital https://notion.vc Anchor Podcasts Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:08:28 GMT en Notion Capital Notion Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in software companies across Europe. episodic notionpodcast@gmail.com Notion Capital false ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956640/GTM14---Preparing-for-the-Future--with-Steve-Brown--Futurist--Author-and-previous-Evangelist-at-Intel-e2ubteg 0e5e751b-85c6-47aa-880a-2f0e48873491 Notion Capital Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT Steve Brown is a Futurist, helping companies and organisations think through the digital challenges they were facing, and how new and emerging technologies could influence their own futures. Steve truly previously had a fascinating career, with the one and only Intel, moving through marketing, events, planning and labs, before finally becoming an Intel Futurist. For this season finale, hear Steve talk through what's next. He is also an author, and entrepreneur. no 00:43:40 Notion Capital Steve Brown is a Futurist, helping companies and organisations think through the digital challenges they were facing, and how new and emerging technologies could influence their own futures. Steve… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956641/GTM13---The-Great-Fintech-Unbundling--with-Parker-Crockford--previous-Growth-Leader-at-Upvest--Onfido-e2ubtbo 21aef9c6-184a-466b-95ea-0ee7079cb260 Notion Capital Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT Parker Crockford explores how Fintech is developing and growing in the US and Europe, and what the breakout segments look like. He takes us through his thoughts on how to approach Fintech, the impact of Open Banking and the companies that are doing it well. no 00:37:00 Notion Capital Parker Crockford explores how Fintech is developing and growing in the US and Europe, and what the breakout segments look like. He takes us through his thoughts on how to approach Fintech, the… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956642/GTM12---The-Secrets-of-Customer-Success--with-Rav-Dhaliwal--Investor--previous-CS-leader-Slack--Zendesk-Yammer-e2ubtfm a30f4b51-c1a8-4eaf-b84d-453ebbb91dd2 Notion Capital Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT Rav Dhaliwal is probably one of the most experienced CS leaders there is, having grown along, and witnessed, the explosion of Customer Success, and having held senior CS positions at Yammer, Zendesk or Slack. A must listen for all founders and leaders as they build their business in the world of continuous selling. no 00:41:04 Notion Capital Rav Dhaliwal is probably one of the most experienced CS leaders there is, having grown along, and witnessed, the explosion of Customer Success, and having held senior CS positions at Yammer, Zendesk… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956643/GTM11---Building--Scaling-and-Investing-in-HR-Tech--with-Chris-Bruce--Co-Founder-of-Thomsons-Online-Benefits-now-Darwin-and-Pink-Investment-Club-e2ubtcd baf3d75e-1bb1-41b4-9bb1-38a6d18deed8 Notion Capital Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT Chris Bruce talks us through the extraordinary growth journey of Thomsons Online Benefits (now Darwin), from the early days to how the business was acquired. no 00:38:35 Notion Capital Chris Bruce talks us through the extraordinary growth journey of Thomsons Online Benefits (now Darwin), from the early days to how the business was acquired. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956644/GTM10---Building-Effective-Boards-and-the-Operator-Chair--with-David-Quantrell--Chair-and-Board-Member-e2ubtes ea7b0e25-eeed-4ac5-94cd-f1e655c6b769 Notion Capital Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT David Quantrell talks about his road to becoming Chair of a number of tech businesses and how startups should think about developing their Board as their business grows. With two IPOs under his belt, four company sales through to running a large division of an IT giant, and having worked with well known names such as Box, McAfee and HP, it’s fair to say that David is a well respected figure in European tech. no 00:36:19 Notion Capital David Quantrell talks about his road to becoming Chair of a number of tech businesses and how startups should think about developing their Board as their business grows. With two IPOs under his… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956645/GTM09---Building-and-Leading-in-Customer-Success--with-Pat-Phelan--Chief-Customer-Officer--GoCardless-e2ubtfh 4b13eea2-2fe0-443b-a99e-d158e498e100 Notion Capital Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT With a non-traditional path into tech, Pat Phelan has been right in the middle of the evolution of the Customer Success function. In this podcast, Pat discusses how Customer Success aligns with the vision of the business, and at the same time, the needs of the customers. no 00:46:15 Notion Capital With a non-traditional path into tech, Pat Phelan has been right in the middle of the evolution of the Customer Success function. In this podcast, Pat discusses how Customer Success aligns with the… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956646/GTM08---Cyber-Leadership--with-Jonathan-Gill--CEO--Panaseer-e2ubtd7 ae2c4e53-b2a5-4422-9b40-9b15fd6eebdb Notion Capital Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT Jonathan Gill, CEO at Panaseer, tells us how he plots the course of a rocketship company, delving into not just the sales and product direction, but also how effective leadership has the biggest impact. no 00:50:17 Notion Capital Jonathan Gill, CEO at Panaseer, tells us how he plots the course of a rocketship company, delving into not just the sales and product direction, but also how effective leadership has the biggest… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956647/GTM07---Mastering-Data-Solutions-Marketing--with-John-Kreisa--CMO--Couchbase-e2ubtcp 44e43a12-2eee-49cd-8eaf-26bd9b85b552 Notion Capital Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT John Kreisa has been in the middle of the data revolution for his entire career. He breaks down how to build your Marketing team around data products, and how to get the Sales motion humming along — an essential listening for anyone working in marketing and data. no 00:37:29 Notion Capital John Kreisa has been in the middle of the data revolution for his entire career. He breaks down how to build your Marketing team around data products, and how to get the Sales motion humming along — … ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956648/GTM06---Hiring-GTM-Leadership-Talent--with-Dan-Hyde--CEO--Erevena-e2ubtd9 bc81c19e-0641-4bb8-801e-a49cdfb620d4 Notion Capital Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT Erevena have helped many of the most recognisable names in Europe Tech hire their leadership teams. Dan Hyde, CEO, unpacks his invaluable learnings, as the war for talent stays as strong as ever. A must listen for all those who don’t want to make the mistakes of founders before them, and end up churning their most expensive and valuable people. no 00:44:56 Notion Capital Erevena have helped many of the most recognisable names in Europe Tech hire their leadership teams. Dan Hyde, CEO, unpacks his invaluable learnings, as the war for talent stays as strong as ever. A… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956649/GTM05---Mastering-OpenSource-Marketing--with-Ingrid-Burton--CMO--Quantcast-e2ubtbu bb74d1f3-8b9a-4dfd-a82b-a675f3bf45b5 Notion Capital Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 GMT Ingrid Burton, CMO at Quantcast, one of Silicon Valley's very best, talks through the relationship between Sales and Marketing, 'the squeeze play' and her hands-on experiences from Sun to Quantcast, creating whole new categories and communities around key Open Source technologies. no 00:36:08 Notion Capital Ingrid Burton, CMO at Quantcast, one of Silicon Valley's very best, talks through the relationship between Sales and Marketing, 'the squeeze play' and her hands-on experiences from Sun to Quantcast,… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956650/GTM04---OpenSource-Founder--with-Amandine-Le-Pape--COO--Co-Founder--Element-e2ubtbk a4185ea3-283e-4f87-8190-25796089d638 Notion Capital Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 GMT How founder Amandine Le Pape (with her Co-founder Matthew Hodgson) formed the vision for the missing layer of the web and created Matrix, a decentralised and highly secure open standard, which is now over 30 million users strong and powering communications at many large public bodies and private companies. no 00:32:15 Notion Capital How founder Amandine Le Pape (with her Co-founder Matthew Hodgson) formed the vision for the missing layer of the web and created Matrix, a decentralised and highly secure open standard, which is… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956651/GTM03---HR-Tech-and-the-Future-of-Work--with-Jason-Corsello--Founder--GP-of-Acadian-Ventures-e2ubtfs 177e62a9-d577-47c6-8739-5f42cabc562a Notion Capital Wed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 GMT Jason Corsello on how HR Tech has evolved over the years, what trends he sees emerging, and how the pandemic has accelerated changes in the employee experience. no 00:47:59 Notion Capital Jason Corsello on how HR Tech has evolved over the years, what trends he sees emerging, and how the pandemic has accelerated changes in the employee experience. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956652/GTM02---Marketplaces-and-eCommerce--with-Kamal-Kirpalani--VP-Sales--GM-Americas-at-Mirakl-e2ubtej 299802f9-0c1f-4069-8ddd-8f23977f3aad Notion Capital Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMT Kamal Kirpalani has an amazing record in sales, and shares his thoughts on how to solve big customer problems, how to get the exec team onboard and finding key superpowers to build your team. no 00:41:47 Notion Capital Kamal Kirpalani has an amazing record in sales, and shares his thoughts on how to solve big customer problems, how to get the exec team onboard and finding key superpowers to build your team. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956653/GTM01---The-Sales-Discipline-and-FinTech--with-Jennifer-Bers--Ex-VP-Sales-at-Onfido-e2ubtc3 309bd9ad-b329-4e74-8929-dac17b182f4a Notion Capital Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:00:00 GMT Jennifer Bers, who lives and breathes sales excellence, on how she has developed her skills, builds teams, grown companies and figured out the Go-to-Market formula. no 00:42:20 Notion Capital Jennifer Bers, who lives and breathes sales excellence, on how she has developed her skills, builds teams, grown companies and figured out the Go-to-Market formula. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956654/P514---Knowing-your-ideal-buyer-profile-is-critical-to-planning-a-great-exit--with-David-Eldridge--SaaS-Founder--NED-and-Chair-e2ubtdh dd04e506-76ef-4fbf-9ea7-fb71c9437d2f Notion Capital Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT “The Art of Exiteering”, or taking the long term view, in order to maximise the value of an M&A or IPO — building long term readiness to have a significant and positive impact on that outcome. no 00:26:44 Notion Capital “The Art of Exiteering”, or taking the long term view, in order to maximise the value of an M&A or IPO — building long term readiness to have a significant and positive impact on that outcome. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956655/P513---Investing-in-product-led-founders-building-rocketship-businesses--with-Itxaso-Del-Palacio--Notion-Capital-e2ubte6 113528de-8605-44ee-83f7-496ea806dd57 Notion Capital Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT Understanding a VC firm's investment strategy is critical as a founder develops their investment proposition, but so is understanding the individual strategy of each partner in a firm. Itxaso Del Palacio describes herself as a ‘product-led’ investor and lays out there thinking on what this means and why it is so important. no 00:21:10 Notion Capital Understanding a VC firm's investment strategy is critical as a founder develops their investment proposition, but so is understanding the individual strategy of each partner in a firm. Itxaso Del… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956656/P512---Combating-the-global-immigration-minefield-for-European-startups--with-Elizabeth-Jamae--Corporate-Immigration-Partners-e2ubtbt 1fdbf2cd-e492-43e9-8f68-0680073a118a Notion Capital Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT Within startups, internationalisation soon emerges as a topic, and typically the focus is on the US. We discuss this topic with Elizabeth Jamae the founding partner at Corporate Immigration Partners. no 00:21:55 Notion Capital Within startups, internationalisation soon emerges as a topic, and typically the focus is on the US. We discuss this topic with Elizabeth Jamae the founding partner at Corporate Immigration Partners. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956657/P511---The-three-horizon-mindset---how-visionary-founders-win-big--with-Chris-Tottman--General-Partner--Notion-Capital-e2ubtbe 93b2409e-9bbb-4c79-a516-3a353799a2e6 Notion Capital Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:34:49 GMT The three horizon mindset: the first horizon comes to: how are you executing on the promise of that thesis and to customers? The third horizon to: are you able to imagine how that market operates? Then there's a very grey area in between the two, that's where startups play, and execute. no 00:21:57 Notion Capital The three horizon mindset: the first horizon comes to: how are you executing on the promise of that thesis and to customers? The third horizon to: are you able to imagine how that market operates?… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956658/P510---Category-design-shows-the-world-the-problem-you-are-uniquely-positioned-to-solve--with-Naomi-Allen--Co-Founder-and-CEO-at-Brightline-e2ubtbv 76982611-a52e-477d-ba5e-8823f0830425 Notion Capital Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT The type of companies that Notion Capital invests in are redefining the rules of an entire industry. They become synonymous with a category which they solve uniquely well. Stephen Millard and Paul Papadimitriou discuss this fascinating topic with Naomi Allen, Co-Founder and CEO at Brightline. no 00:33:29 Notion Capital The type of companies that Notion Capital invests in are redefining the rules of an entire industry. They become synonymous with a category which they solve uniquely well. Stephen Millard and Paul… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956659/P509---Why-SaaS-CFOs-need-to-think-vertically-and-horizontally--with-Carrie-Dolan--CFO--Tradeshift-e2ubtbm 5580f83c-bcff-4680-a91a-aafd37f10699 Notion Capital Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT Venture-backed businesses ultimately have to unlock capital efficient growth in order to achieve the goals that they've set for themselves and for their stakeholders. Paul Papadimitriou and Stephen Millard interview Carrie Dolan, CFO at Tradeshift. no 00:26:25 Notion Capital Venture-backed businesses ultimately have to unlock capital efficient growth in order to achieve the goals that they've set for themselves and for their stakeholders. Paul Papadimitriou and Stephen… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956660/P508---The-good--better--best-of-SaaS-pricing-strategies--with-Rob-Litterst--Pricing-Strategist--Profitwell-e2ubtep 6c43919d-69db-4964-95fa-27f9e209e044 Notion Capital Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT Innovative, transformational pricing strategies and the biggest successes in tech and in SaaS: from value metrics, strategies to drive network effects and referrals, to freemium strategies to drive acquisition and much, much more. Paul Papadimitriou and Stephen Millard interview Rob Litterst, Pricing Strategist at ProfitWell. no 00:26:30 Notion Capital Innovative, transformational pricing strategies and the biggest successes in tech and in SaaS: from value metrics, strategies to drive network effects and referrals, to freemium strategies to drive… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956661/P507---Lean-Customer-Development-Building-Products-Your-Customers-Will-Buy--with-Cindy-Alvarez--Director-of-Customer-Research--GitHub-e2ubtcc 9563de3b-8a5c-4091-a4da-c6838e637159 Notion Capital Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT Lean Customer Development: Building Products Your Customers Will Buy, with bestselling author, Cindy Alvarez, Director of Customer Research, GitHub. no 00:27:23 Notion Capital Lean Customer Development: Building Products Your Customers Will Buy, with bestselling author, Cindy Alvarez, Director of Customer Research, GitHub. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956662/P506---Good-to-Great-Product-Marketing-The-Four-Essentials-That-Get-You-There--with-Martina-Lauchengco--Partner-at-Costanoa-Ventures-and-Silicon-Valley-Product-Group-e2ubtdq bfa07032-f3e8-40fd-9030-6552c3fa6020 Notion Capital Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT Martina Lauchengco is a Partner at venture capital firm Costanoa Ventures, and also a Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group, where she leads on product marketing — a critical function for any high growth SaaS business which she discusses here with Stephen Millard and Paul Papadimitriou. no 00:29:17 Notion Capital Martina Lauchengco is a Partner at venture capital firm Costanoa Ventures, and also a Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group, where she leads on product marketing — a critical function for any high … ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956663/P505---Scaling-Enterprise-Software-Startups--A-Story-of-1s-and-3s--with-Andy-Leaver--Operating-Partner--Notion-Capital-e2ubte2 3c3137d0-8c09-4b15-907f-4c96456ab68c Notion Capital Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT Andy Leaver, Operating Partner at Notion Capital, on how do we build on the people, processes and tech to get to the next revenue boundary — the 1s and 3s. By Paul Papadimitriou, and Stephen Millard. no 00:34:25 Notion Capital Andy Leaver, Operating Partner at Notion Capital, on how do we build on the people, processes and tech to get to the next revenue boundary — the 1s and 3s. By Paul Papadimitriou, and Stephen Millard. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956664/P504---The-Practiced-Art-of-Founder-Communication--with-Renn-Vara--Co-Founder--SNP-Communications-e2ubtff 5ba676f2-cba4-4d56-8f0c-9b59479c81f7 Notion Capital Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT With Renn Vara, Co-Founder, SNP Communications Communication is critical in startups, especially as an organisation grows. Ensuring everyone across the business is aligned with the company's vision and values, the behaviors, what matters most, the path to success. The importance of communication is heightened in 2020 as we've all moved to an offline world and now an increasingly on-off world. no 00:34:43 Notion Capital With Renn Vara, Co-Founder, SNP Communications Communication is critical in startups, especially as an organisation grows. Ensuring everyone across the business is aligned with the company's vision… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956665/P503---Five-things-SaaS-Founders-should-look-for-when-hiring-a-game-changer--with-Hiroki-Takeuchi--Founder-and-CEO--GoCardless-e2ubtc2 ab4ed7c5-b0f0-4476-b4a8-9b128577805d Notion Capital Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:39:59 GMT With Hiroki Takeuchi, Founder and CEO, GoCardless For any CEO, one of their most important challenges is to hire extraordinary people - Game Changers - to join their senior leadership team. Notion research has shown that one of the most fundamental differences between the most successful tech companies and the rest is largely to do with the quality of the hiring into the senior leadership team. Paul Papadimitriou and Stephen Millard discuss this with Hiroki. no 00:16:34 Notion Capital With Hiroki Takeuchi, Founder and CEO, GoCardless For any CEO, one of their most important challenges is to hire extraordinary people - Game Changers - to join their senior leadership team. Notion… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956666/P502---Build-smart-and-healthy-teams-and-grow-twice-as-fast--with-Alan-Millard--Principal-Consultant-at-The-Table-Group-e2ubtel 4ccadfa4-ebdd-43b1-a464-25c981604897 Notion Capital Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT Alan Millard, Principal Consultant at The Table Group, explains the principles of smart and healthy leadership and why smart and healthy companies have more fun and grow faster. With Paul Papadimitriou and Stephen Millard. no 00:39:58 Notion Capital Alan Millard, Principal Consultant at The Table Group, explains the principles of smart and healthy leadership and why smart and healthy companies have more fun and grow faster. With Paul… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956667/P501---Ikigai--the-path-to-purpose-in-life-and-startups--with-Hector-Garcia-e2ubtec b2141ac2-7dfd-4867-885c-d6f4938d3b08 Notion Capital Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT An in-depth interview with Hector Garcia, million bestselling author of Ikigai, the Japanese secret to a long and happy life. no 00:44:04 Notion Capital An in-depth interview with Hector Garcia, million bestselling author of Ikigai, the Japanese secret to a long and happy life. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956668/R09---Our-product-and-narrative-are-resonating-more-than-ever--with-Sam-Fromson--Co-Founder--COO--yulife-e2ubtd5 5b4000ce-33f6-457b-97e4-815c0783d901 Notion Capital Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:05:03 GMT In the final episode of our “Reimagining” podcast series, Sam Fromson, Co-Founder and COO at yulife, shares his COVID experiences, rescuing, recovering and ultimately reimagining his business and industry. no 00:19:09 Notion Capital In the final episode of our “Reimagining” podcast series, Sam Fromson, Co-Founder and COO at yulife, shares his COVID experiences, rescuing, recovering and ultimately reimagining his business and ind… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956669/R08---Entrepreneurship-is-about-dealing-with-change--with-Nik-Whitfield--Founder--CEO--Panaseer-e2ubtc8 715bb26a-ee1e-44db-a46b-96b109f352b4 Notion Capital Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:00:06 GMT Nik Whitfield, Founder and CEO at Panaseer, shares his COVID experiences, rescuing, recovering and ultimately reimagining his business and industry. no 00:18:15 Notion Capital Nik Whitfield, Founder and CEO at Panaseer, shares his COVID experiences, rescuing, recovering and ultimately reimagining his business and industry. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956670/R07---Getting-a-grip-on-the-pain--with-Charlie-Osmond--Co-Founder--Chief-Tease-at-Triptease-e2ubte9 629b2f81-19d0-4379-b323-7167bdc831b1 Notion Capital Wed, 19 Aug 2020 07:00:10 GMT Charlie Osmond, Co-Founder and Chief Tease at Triptease, shares his COVID experiences, rescuing, recovering and ultimately reimagining his business and industry, the most heavily impacted by the crisis. no 00:32:05 Notion Capital Charlie Osmond, Co-Founder and Chief Tease at Triptease, shares his COVID experiences, rescuing, recovering and ultimately reimagining his business and industry, the most heavily impacted by the… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956671/R06----Building-a-talent-platform-for-the-next-generation--with-Marius-Luther--Founder-and-CEO-of-HeyJobs-e2ubteh 6ee5c6eb-048e-4110-8b10-1b10fde0854a Notion Capital Wed, 12 Aug 2020 07:00:10 GMT Marius Luther discusses his vision for transforming the hiring and recruitment industry. no 00:22:00 Notion Capital Marius Luther discusses his vision for transforming the hiring and recruitment industry. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956672/R05---Making-the-tough-calls--building-a-better-future--with-Andreas-Brenner--Founder-and-CEO-of-Avrios-e2ubtei f0ede2eb-a767-46ca-9e0e-85229e4af688 Notion Capital Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:00:08 GMT In the fifth episode of our “Reimagining” podcast series Andreas Brenner, the founder and CEO of Avrios, shares his COVID experiences of making the tough calls to build a better future for the business: this experience entailed a massive mind-shift from "growth at all costs" to "cash runway and certainty is King.” We are now far more focused and as a result we've become tremendously more efficient. no 00:22:29 Notion Capital In the fifth episode of our “Reimagining” podcast series Andreas Brenner, the founder and CEO of Avrios, shares his COVID experiences of making the tough calls to build a better future for the bus… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956673/R04----Overcoming-the-symptoms-of-the-recession--with-Hannah-Dawson--CEO--Futrli-e2ubtdu 2da93223-2c2b-4567-ab95-d7682c3d355e Notion Capital Wed, 29 Jul 2020 07:00:16 GMT Futrli will not discover the cure to this pandemic, but we might just help overcome the symptoms of the recession and enable a massive increase in SMB productivity. no 00:22:03 Notion Capital Futrli will not discover the cure to this pandemic, but we might just help overcome the symptoms of the recession and enable a massive increase in SMB productivity. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956674/R03---Building-a-healthier-business--with-Mads-Fosselius--CEO--Dixa-e2ubtca 8ed13251-b553-4194-a762-b8acd8445fdb Notion Capital Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:00:12 GMT Mads Fosselius is the CEO of Dixa, and as a customer services platform it was only natural for them to double down on helping customers work through these challenging times. no 00:24:23 Notion Capital Mads Fosselius is the CEO of Dixa, and as a customer services platform it was only natural for them to double down on helping customers work through these challenging times. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956675/R02---Blazing-a-trail-for-the-fitness-industry--with-Conor-OLoughlin--CEO--Glofox-e2ubtda 3d24b208-a0a6-4837-ab9d-ba7f4947ffa2 Notion Capital Wed, 08 Jul 2020 07:00:03 GMT Conor O’Loughlin, founder and CEO of Glofox, shares his COVID experiences, rescuing, recovering and ultimately reimagining his business and industry. no 00:18:40 Notion Capital Conor O’Loughlin, founder and CEO of Glofox, shares his COVID experiences, rescuing, recovering and ultimately reimagining his business and industry. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956676/R01---A-shock-to-the-system--with-Richard-Valtr--Founder--Mews-e2ubtcn 2099cd28-4295-432d-87f1-f24051940f86 Notion Capital Wed, 01 Jul 2020 07:00:18 GMT Richard Valtr discusses his internal struggles with the changes he had to make, but also why Mews and the Hotel Industry will withstand and indeed benefit from the COVID shock to the system. no 00:36:19 Notion Capital Richard Valtr discusses his internal struggles with the changes he had to make, but also why Mews and the Hotel Industry will withstand and indeed benefit from the COVID shock to the system. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956677/P408---Carve-out-your-place-in-the-world-with-category-design--says-Jennifer-Johnson--CMO--Tenable-and-Category-Design-Evangelist-with-Play-Bigger-e2ubtdf 144e43ce-eab4-40d8-bf54-1fc7b2143348 Notion Capital Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:00:19 GMT Jennifer describes why category design is so important in our crowded technology markets and why category design goes hand in hand with company strategy. no 00:23:11 Notion Capital Jennifer describes why category design is so important in our crowded technology markets and why category design goes hand in hand with company strategy. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956678/P407---Nailing-SaaS-metrics-in-hyper-growth--with-Pavla-Munzarova--VP-Finance--Mews-e2ubtdb 2c1c5e16-0c89-49f7-adf4-a7be76a14e05 Notion Capital Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:00:30 GMT Pavla Munzarova explains the importance of investing time in data quality, systems and reporting to give everyone in the business the information they need to make better decisions. no 00:30:18 Notion Capital Pavla Munzarova explains the importance of investing time in data quality, systems and reporting to give everyone in the business the information they need to make better decisions. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956679/P406---Pricing--the-trickiest-of-subjects--with-Peter-Zotto-e2ubteq a123c59a-9d75-410e-98f1-5a7f6425cd55 Notion Capital Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:00:04 GMT Exploring the profound importance of pricing and monetisation strategies for SaaS success. no 00:29:22 Notion Capital Exploring the profound importance of pricing and monetisation strategies for SaaS success. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956680/P405---What-makes-a-good-product-company--with-Marty-Cagan--Author-and-Partner-at-Silicon-Valley-Product-Group-e2ubtco 2b65b72b-337e-446a-bbe5-55e0404116e1 Notion Capital Tue, 09 Jun 2020 07:00:20 GMT The best tech companies invest in real product leaders and empower their teams to solve strategic problems. no 00:31:26 Notion Capital The best tech companies invest in real product leaders and empower their teams to solve strategic problems. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956681/P404---Winning-loudly--with-Melissa-Di-Donato--CEO--SUSE-e2ubtdn 71aacb69-d367-4900-b8aa-bf4699b22a7d Notion Capital Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:00:35 GMT Melissa shares her thoughts on the importance of professionalism, setting expectations and beating them and why you should never win quietly. Because the sum of every single small success will be huge successes long term. no 00:28:03 Notion Capital Melissa shares her thoughts on the importance of professionalism, setting expectations and beating them and why you should never win quietly. Because the sum of every single small success will be… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956682/P403---Building-high-performing-teams--with-Yvonne-Agyei--Chief-People-Officer--Gocardless-e2ubtbj 428c10d3-4dcc-4cf8-98db-5152d55789a3 Notion Capital Tue, 02 Jun 2020 07:00:08 GMT Yvonne describes her experience in building high performing teams, hiring at scale and for culture and managing remote teams. no 00:26:37 Notion Capital Yvonne describes her experience in building high performing teams, hiring at scale and for culture and managing remote teams. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956683/P402---Staying-uncomfortable--with-Matt-Welle--CEO--Mews-e2ubtc0 76738c93-c8e3-46e1-9019-0dd6c6a021ba Notion Capital Fri, 29 May 2020 08:00:04 GMT Founders must be prepared to take themselves outside their comfort zone if they want to continue to lead a fast growth business. no 00:20:46 Notion Capital Founders must be prepared to take themselves outside their comfort zone if they want to continue to lead a fast growth business. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956684/P401---Surfing-to-Growth--with-Tae-Hea-Nahm-of-Storm-Ventures-e2ubten 06ddcdc6-3e89-47aa-ac03-a7209cc56419 Notion Capital Tue, 26 May 2020 08:00:14 GMT Tae Hea describes how startups can unlock growth (find "Go-To-Market Fit") and why that requires executives and founders to unlearn. Highlights: - Why surfing? Unlocking growth feels like the transition from paddling to surfing. - Surfing to growth is a 3 step process: Catching the wave, Riding the wave and Having the right surfboard - Unlearning is critical to executive growth. no 00:28:53 Notion Capital Tae Hea describes how startups can unlock growth (find "Go-To-Market Fit") and why that requires executives and founders to unlearn. Highlights: - Why surfing? Unlocking growth feels like… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956685/TEN05---Helping-fitness-entrepreneurs-live-their-dreams-with-Glofox-e2ubtc1 70c7db36-5531-41b4-b5a9-30344a9d1a2a Notion Capital Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:00:08 GMT Glofox mission is even bigger, Improving health and wellbeing on a global basis. That is something really worth doing. Highlights: - Building exceptional teams and an exceptional company in three different timezones is the big challenge. - The big question is “how do avoid getting so obsessed on the here and now that we miss where our industry is going?” - A business built on impact, purpose and pride. no 00:11:30 Notion Capital Glofox mission is even bigger, Improving health and wellbeing on a global basis. That is something really worth doing. Highlights: - Building exceptional teams and an exceptional company in three… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956686/TEN04---Helping-small-businesses-survive-and-thrive-on-the-hive-with-Futrli-e2ubtet 642560da-7a52-4747-9333-86bb6918a560 Notion Capital Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:00:03 GMT Despite massive tech advances, 50% of small businesses fail, says Hannah Dawson. We want to play our part in helping those companies fulfill their potential. Highlights: - As a former small business owner, I know hard it can be when you are all alone. - We want to create a network effect of small businesses helping each other to succeed through our platform and community. - The one thing Europe desperately needs is a new generation of tech growth experts, if not we will all cannibilise ourselves. no 00:06:43 Notion Capital Despite massive tech advances, 50% of small businesses fail, says Hannah Dawson. We want to play our part in helping those companies fulfill their potential. Highlights: - As a former small business… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956687/TEN03---What-is-success--Looking-back-and-being-astonished-at-what-you-have-achieved-e2ubtbf c0b143aa-bfca-4186-b96d-73a770dc42f3 Notion Capital Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:00:04 GMT Michael Grupp, Founder and CEO of Byter, the no-code automation platform shares his hopes, fears and desires for this new decade Highlights: - As a lawyer I was scared of the future and sold the status quo. Now as a tech entrepreneur I’m living in status quo and selling the future - We want Bryter to become the de facto file standard for lawyers around the world - My greatest wish is for Europe to realise that the future can happen here. But to do that we need more tech in our blood. no 00:03:33 Notion Capital Michael Grupp, Founder and CEO of Byter, the no-code automation platform shares his hopes, fears and desires for this new decade Highlights: - As a lawyer I was scared of the future and sold the… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956688/TEN02---Building-a-company-of-global-scale-and-significance-e2ubtdd fff7f466-d164-4b7e-8cb0-a9928fe1c04c Notion Capital Fri, 13 Mar 2020 08:00:20 GMT David Williams, founder of Arqit - the quantum encryption company Highlights: - Creating global scale, making a tonne of money and having a lot of fun doing it. - My biggest challenge? Hiring the very best and smartest people. - Building sovereign capabilities to solve strategic issues for the UK no 00:05:23 Notion Capital David Williams, founder of Arqit - the quantum encryption company Highlights: - Creating global scale, making a tonne of money and having a lot of fun doing it. - My biggest challenge? Hiring the… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956689/TEN01---Building-an-entirely-new-category-of-venture-capital-e2ubtcq 3dfa52ae-d812-4c51-849b-a66c570c5000 Notion Capital Tue, 10 Mar 2020 08:00:06 GMT Chris Tottman discusses his hopes and fears for the next ten years Highlights: - A new category of venture capital. It’s got to be so much more than just a fund. - For me, calmness is success and it’s changing the way I operate. - Spinning the flywheel of success ever faster. no 00:07:44 Notion Capital Chris Tottman discusses his hopes and fears for the next ten years Highlights: - A new category of venture capital. It’s got to be so much more than just a fund. - For me, calmness is success and i… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956690/P310---Build-a-business-to-be-proud-of--with-Catherine-Birkett--CFO--Gocardless-e2ubtcf tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/751123912 Notion Capital Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Build a business to be proud of, with Catherine Birkett, CFO, Gocardless. The path to achieving a successful exit is to build a business to be proud of, while keeping an eye on the end game. Highlights: - Achieving an exit starts with building a business to be proud of - Think about how the business will endure and scale past the exit or IPO - Get your house in order and use failed sales attempts to prepare yourselves no 00:34:12 Notion Capital Build a business to be proud of, with Catherine Birkett, CFO, Gocardless. The path to achieving a successful exit is to build a business to be proud of, while keeping an eye on the end… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956691/P309---How-to-raise-venture-capital--with-Cristina-Fonseca--Founder--Venture-Partner--Indico-Capital-e2ubtbs tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/743342113 Notion Capital Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT VC money should be raised when a company is ready to accelerate: At seed stage sell the dream, at Series A sell the growth, at Series B show the spreadsheet. Cristina Fonseca, co-founder of Portugal’s Talkdesk, angel investor and Venture Partner at Indico Capital shares her fundraising experiences with Stephen Millard at Notion Capital, as part of Notion’s Pain of Scale podcast programme. Highlights: - Securing the “right type of investors” is critical to startup success. - At Seed you are selling the dream, at Series A selling the growth and at Series B showing the spreadsheet! - Don’t go chasing unicorns. More: https://notion.vc/resources/how-to-raise-venture-capital-with-cristina-fonseca/ no 00:20:41 Notion Capital VC money should be raised when a company is ready to accelerate: At seed stage sell the dream, at Series A sell the growth, at Series B show the spreadsheet. Cristina Fonseca, co-founder of… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956692/P308---Starting-up-in-Europe--scaling-up-in-the-US--with-Dan-Glazer-e2ubtc4 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/729416353 Notion Capital Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT There is no better place in the world than Europe in general and London in particular to start a tech company, no better place to scale it and exit it than the US. Dan Glazer, London Office Managing Partner at Wilson Sonsini, shares his thoughts on US expansion for European tech and the exciting future that awaits Europe, UK and London as the startup flywheel really starts to spin. Highlight: - When and why European tech companies should raise capital in the US - Nine steps to take to de-disk US expansion - Some “hiring hacks” to win the war for talent in the US Read more: https://notion.vc/resources/starting-in-europe-scaling-up-in-the-us/ no 00:31:29 Notion Capital There is no better place in the world than Europe in general and London in particular to start a tech company, no better place to scale it and exit it than the US. Dan Glazer, London Office Managing… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956693/P307---Product-led-growth-and-freemium-business-models-at-Futrli--with-Hannah-Dawson-e2ubtbl tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/721148770 Notion Capital Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT Hannah Dawson, Founder and CEO of Futrli, discusses her ambition to solve company failure rates through AI-driven, actionable insights to help secure the financial future for thousands of small businesses around the world and why she is leading the way with a freemium business model and product-led growth. Highlights: - Freemium focuses the mind on delivering impact again and again - All the A’s - aligning organisational design and strategy with customer acquisition, activation and advocacy - Why building a community could be the game-changer Read more: https://notion.vc/resources/product-led-growth-and-freemium-business-models-at-futrli-with-hannah-dawson/ no 00:16:19 Notion Capital Hannah Dawson, Founder and CEO of Futrli, discusses her ambition to solve company failure rates through AI-driven, actionable insights to help secure the financial future for thousands of small… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956694/P306---Talking-product-strategy--consumer-science-and-culture-with-Gibson-Biddle-e2ubtc6 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/712155241 Notion Capital Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT When we think of the very best tech companies on the planet – Amazon, Facebook, Google and Netflix – what sets them apart is that innate ability to innovate. Gib was previously VP Product at Netflix and Chief Product Officer at Chegg and is now one of the most highly valued - and well-travelled – speakers and thinkers in product strategy on the planet today. Highlights: ·Why culture is so much more powerful than a bunch of rules ·Building great products is messy, that’s why strategy and customer science are so important ·Why you should never lose your punk startup risk-taking muscles Interviewed by Paul Papadimitriou and Stephen Millard. Read more: https://notion.vc/resources/talking-product-strategy-consumer-science-and-culture-with-gibson-biddle/ no 00:23:29 Notion Capital When we think of the very best tech companies on the planet – Amazon, Facebook, Google and Netflix – what sets them apart is that innate ability to innovate. Gib was previously VP Product at Netflix … ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956695/P305---Learning-how-to-deliver-predictable-scalable-revenue-growth--Mark-Roberge-e2ubtcj tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/706649836 Notion Capital Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Highlights: - The three phases of startup growth - Why customer retention and revenue expansion are the most important measures of product-market fit - How you know if you have go-to-market fit - And why “pacing” is critical for “growth and mo” Read more: https://notion.vc/resources/learning-how-to-deliver-predictable-scalable-revenue-growth-with-mark-roberge/ Mark Roberge is the founder of Stage2Capital investing in SaaS companies and helping them grow, he’s a Professor in Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School, the former CRO of Hubspot and the author of the best-selling book, The Sales Acceleration Formula. All proceeds from the book go to https://build.org/ - BUILD is dedicated to proving the power of experiential learning through entrepreneurship and igniting the potential of youth in under-resourced communities. no 00:30:14 Notion Capital Highlights: - The three phases of startup growth - Why customer retention and revenue expansion are the most important measures of product-market fit - How you know if you have go-to-market fit -… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956696/P304---Focus-on-the-problem-and-the-outcome--not-the-category--Sarika-Garg--Tradeshift-e2ubtbg tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/694708624 Notion Capital Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Sarika Garg shares her experiences with Notion on building a dominant industry player, disrupting the procure to pay category. Highlights: - Why tech companies must connect their vision with immediate impact - The role of value ladders - The importance of selling and delivering on outcomes - A big fan of Geffrey Moore, Sarika shares her experience of shaping their strategy with his thinking and The Chasm Group no 00:19:16 Notion Capital Sarika Garg shares her experiences with Notion on building a dominant industry player, disrupting the procure to pay category. Highlights: - Why tech companies must connect their vision with… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956697/P303---Hiring-Game-Changers--its-like-making-a-magic-soup--with-Maddy-Cross-e2ubtdv tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/689016736 Notion Capital Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Why, when and how to hire extraordinary people. Highlights: - Unicorns hire for a far wider range of experience and perspectives, creating a magic soup of thinking - The best founders hire way more senior people much faster in the first 12-24 months post Series A - And the tenures are shorter as they bring in new people for the next stage of the journey no 00:35:05 Notion Capital Why, when and how to hire extraordinary people. Highlights: - Unicorns hire for a far wider range of experience and perspectives, creating a magic soup of thinking - The best founders hire way more… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956698/P302---Building-a-company-that-will-change-an-industry--stop-hiring-like-an-HR-manager--Chris-Tottman-e2ubtck tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/682361654 Notion Capital Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT You're building a remarkable company that will change an industry - so stop hiring like an HR manager, with Chris Tottman, Notion Partner. - Why the best teams are built on chemistry first and repeat pedigree second. - Founders are founders not because they want to manage things, but because they want to imagine things. - A bastardised version of three horizon thinking to help create long term strategy in parallel to world class execution. no 00:32:09 Notion Capital You're building a remarkable company that will change an industry - so stop hiring like an HR manager, with Chris Tottman, Notion Partner. - Why the best teams are built on chemistry first and… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956699/P301---Why-great-product-is-the-foundation-of-every-SaaS-success--Jonathan-Gale-e2ubtce tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/675702686 Notion Capital Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Gale has taken two of Europe’s biggest SaaS success stories from early product/ market fit to global scale. Highlights: - Capital efficiency is a critical output of product market fit - Choose a market in which less than 1% market share means hundreds in millions in revenue - Don’t confuse constraints for objectives - Emotional alignment with strategy is critical Read more: https://notion.vc/resources/why-great-product-is-the-foundation-of-every-saas-success-with-jonathan-gale/ no 00:26:46 Notion Capital Jonathan Gale has taken two of Europe’s biggest SaaS success stories from early product/ market fit to global scale. Highlights: - Capital efficiency is a critical output of product market fit - C… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956700/P210---Playing-a-long-game-for-big-stakes--Rich-Goold-e2ubtbn tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/636594174 Notion Capital Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT Playing long games for big stakes in the public and private markets with Rich Goold, Partner and Head of Tech Law at EY Highlights: - Map out your long term value journey - Think about why the people founders surround themselves with is critical for long term success - Think about your advisers - legal, financial, etc - as being partners, not cost centres - Build your universe of buyers and establish long term relationships - Over the next five years we expect the M&A market for European tech to be very healthy - Why public markets need to evolve to meet the needs of tech businesses - What trips people up on the path to a successful acquisition Read more: https://notion.vc/resources/playing-a-long-game-for-big-stakes/ And: https://notion.vc/resources/helping-tech-founders-finding-their-way-through-the-public-and-private-markets/ no 00:27:27 Notion Capital Playing long games for big stakes in the public and private markets with Rich Goold, Partner and Head of Tech Law at EY Highlights: - Map out your long term value journey - Think about why the… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956701/P209---Raising-venture-capital-with-Jos-White--lessons-as-a-founder--investor-from-1000s-of-pitches-e2ubtd1 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/626915604 Notion Capital Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Raising venture capital with Jos White, General Partner at Notion. Jos shares the lessons he’s learned as a founder and investor from thousands of investment pitches. He believes founders are no.1, but there’s much more to consider, why he passed on some opportunities, and what he's looking into for future investments. Read more: https://notion.vc/resources/raising-venture-capital-with-jos-white/ And: https://notion.vc/resources/fundraising-at-series-a/ And: https://notion.vc/resources/fund-raising-why-i-sometimes-pass-on-great-opportunities/ no 00:30:13 Notion Capital Raising venture capital with Jos White, General Partner at Notion. Jos shares the lessons he’s learned as a founder and investor from thousands of investment pitches. He believes founders are no.1, b… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956702/P208---You-have-to-let-go-to-grow--a-world-without-language-barriers--Vasco-Pedro--Unbabel-e2ubte0 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/616923570 Notion Capital Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Vasco Pedro is the CEO of Unbabel. He tackles the challenge of internationalisation, critical to any ambitious European technology company - if they want to build a category defining company thinking about when and how to internationalise is a critical decision and has profound implications on the business from an organisational, commercial and technological perspective. Vasco also argues that there is little time for founders to learn on the job and one of the most important challenges is for founders to bury any hubris or entitlement and to hire game changers with proven experience alongside or even above themselves if they want to achieve their potential. More: https://notion.vc/resources/accelerating-the-shift-to-a-world-without-language-barriers-with-vasco-pedro-ceo-unbabel/ no 00:23:44 Notion Capital Vasco Pedro is the CEO of Unbabel. He tackles the challenge of internationalisation, critical to any ambitious European technology company - if they want to build a category defining company… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956703/P207---Pricing-please-dont-set-it-and-forget-it--with-Lilly-Bacher--ProfitWell-e2ubtf7 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/606332412 Notion Capital Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Lilly Bacher is Global Head of Pricing at ProfitWell and works with tech founders and product teams around the world to conceptualise, effectuate, and realise pricing strategies with new products, legacy products, perpetual to SaaS, and so on. Key points: - Please talk to your customers and understand, at a granular level, their willingness to pay. - Don’t overlook the impact that pricing has on monetisation – more so even than just selling to new customers. - Don’t just set and forget. C, commit to an ongoing strategy to optimise your pricing. Learn much more: https://notion.vc/resources/pricing-please-dont-set-it-and-forget-it/ no 00:30:15 Notion Capital Lilly Bacher is Global Head of Pricing at ProfitWell and works with tech founders and product teams around the world to conceptualise, effectuate, and realise pricing strategies with new products,… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956704/P206---Building-tech-products-loved-by-millions--with-Lea-Hickman--Silicon-Valley-Product-Group-e2ubtdj tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/599979750 Notion Capital Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Lea Hickman is a Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group (svpg.com), a firm dedicated to helping technology companies on product vision, strategy, discovery, design and development process through advisory, consulting and training services. Key points discussed: - Why mindset is the biggest difference between best tech companies and the rest - Why product managers in startups need to be gritty and scrappy - Why founders need to avoid falling in love with their ideas In-depth read: https://notion.vc/resources/building-tech-products-loved-by-millions/ no 00:21:53 Notion Capital Lea Hickman is a Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group (svpg.com), a firm dedicated to helping technology companies on product vision, strategy, discovery, design and development process through… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956705/P205---Why-Customer-Success-is-a-values-driven-movement--with-Nick-Mehta--CEO--Gainsight-e2ubtdk tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/592040352 Notion Capital Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT Nick Mehta is the CEO of Gainsight, the category defining and leading customer success company for SaaS businesses around the world. Nick kindly joined Notion to take part in our Pain of Scale podcast to discuss why customer success is so critical to success in recurring revenue businesses. Key points: - CSM is about way more than churn, it’s about deep and intimate customer understanding. - Why a customer success manager should be one of your first five hires. - How customer success is evolving and driving convergence between customer success and product development. - Why in today’s economy companies must deliver shared success. Read the full story: https://notion.vc/resources/why-customer-success-is-a-values-driven-movement/ no 00:30:26 Notion Capital Nick Mehta is the CEO of Gainsight, the category defining and leading customer success company for SaaS businesses around the world. Nick kindly joined Notion to take part in our Pain of Scale… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956706/P204----Why-building-a-category-is-a-multiyear-endeavour--with-Brynne-Kennedy--founder-of-Topia-e2ubtbq tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/585832551 Notion Capital Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT Brynne Kennedy, founder of Topia, the leader in the emerging category of Global Talent Mobility, discusses her first hand experience in designing a category from initial market insights, to the importance of building and aligning communities to help customers move to the future of work. - Why categories really matter is that all homo sapiens want to be part of something bigger than themselves. - Category design, when done well, can create enormous amounts of discretionary effort. - Why building a category is a team sport. We wrote even more here: https://notion.vc/resources/why-building-a-category-is-a-multiyear-endeavour/ no 00:25:43 Notion Capital Brynne Kennedy, founder of Topia, the leader in the emerging category of Global Talent Mobility, discusses her first hand experience in designing a category from initial market insights, to the… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956707/P203---The-tell-tale-signs-a-start-up-is-ready-to-grow-up--with-Carmen-Carey-e2ubtfe tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/567264903 Notion Capital Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT This podcast explores the growing pains every startup will face as they succeed. Step one is to recognise the stage you are at and recognise the transformations the leadership and the business will need to deliver in order to maintain constant 2-3 X annual growth, adding $10’s in millions in revenues and potentially growing an organisation from 50 to 250 people in a very short period of time. - Empowerment and delegation are a force multiplier for any leader, but especially the CEO. - Separate yourself from your business and look down on it with an impassionate eye. - Identify your skills gaps and bring in “Pillar People” In-depth article: https://notion.vc/resources/the-tell-tale-signs-a-start-up-is-ready-to-grow-up/ no 00:49:57 Notion Capital This podcast explores the growing pains every startup will face as they succeed. Step one is to recognise the stage you are at and recognise the transformations the leadership and the business will… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956708/P202---Radical-simplification-and-the-beauty-of-execution-with-Dennis-Fois-e2ubte3 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/567189696 Notion Capital Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT Dennis Fois, CEO, NewVoiceMedia, reflects on the challenges of leading a scale up through fast growth, the importance of vulnerability and permission to fail and why radical simplification and execution are the difference between winning and losing at scale. Highlights: - Why CEO’s must abstract themselves from the problems they are trying to solve - If you build a great team, you must let them shape the vision - On bastardising McKinsey’s Three Horizons! - Stand back from your ideas - the moment you find yourself defending an idea too hard start to question yourself. - In a world of no absolutes it is vital people can develop ideas without fear of failure. - Why Dennis learned to love the SFD - the shitty first draft! - Why radical simplification and execution are the differences between winning and losing at scale. In-depth article: http://notion.vc/resources/radical-simplification-and-the-beauty-of-execution-with-dennis-fois/ no 00:31:14 Notion Capital Dennis Fois, CEO, NewVoiceMedia, reflects on the challenges of leading a scale up through fast growth, the importance of vulnerability and permission to fail and why radical simplification and… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956709/P201---The-entrepreneurial-journey--from-inception-to-real-scale--with-Stephen-Chandler-e2ubte4 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/561048330 Notion Capital Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT In discussion with Stephen Chandler, Managing Partner at Notion we reflect on on the biggest lessons he’s learned through the start up, grow up and scale up journey, as a co-founder at MessageLabs and as an investor in more than 50 B2B SaaS companies. Batch 2, episode 0. - Why the start-up founder is part Pathfinder, part Viking. - Using time and capital efficiently are the most important factors in the early stages. - Why and how capabilities and leadership teams change as the business moves from startup to grow up. - Why the grow up phase is the real hard yards. - Why founders need self awareness to grow and evolve - The founder journey - from viking to company builder to conductor. - A great and inspirational team, addressing a large and exciting market opportunity, this is what I look for in my investments. More: http://notion.vc/resources/the-entrepreneurial-journey-from-inception-to-real-scale/ no 00:28:24 Notion Capital In discussion with Stephen Chandler, Managing Partner at Notion we reflect on on the biggest lessons he’s learned through the start up, grow up and scale up journey, as a co-founder at MessageLabs a… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956710/P110---Lessons-with-Stephen-Millard-e2ubtct tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/540163539 Notion Capital Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT Stephen and Paul discuss the road taken and the major lessons learnt with the first batch of guests on the Pain of Scale podcast. How do we build iconic companies? More: http://notion.vc/resources/the-pain-of-scale-2018-retrospective/ no 00:22:52 Notion Capital Stephen and Paul discuss the road taken and the major lessons learnt with the first batch of guests on the Pain of Scale podcast. How do we build iconic companies? More:… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956711/P109---Exiteering-with-Ian-Milbourn-e2ubtbp tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/530245023 Notion Capital Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT The art and science of exiteering, or the exit built from the start as a mindset, to prepare for it and to avoid its pitfalls, with Ian Mibourn, General Partner and CFO at Notion. Hosted by Stephen Millard and Paul Papadimitriou for Notion. More: http://notion.vc/resources/playing-the-long-game/ no 00:26:39 Notion Capital The art and science of exiteering, or the exit built from the start as a mindset, to prepare for it and to avoid its pitfalls, with Ian Mibourn, General Partner and CFO at Notion. Hosted by Stephen… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956712/P108---Fundraising-with-Bethany-Ayers-e2ubtde tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/522758196 Notion Capital Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT How fundraising changes through the life and expansion of a startup, what stays the same, what differs significantly, with Bethany Ayers, Founder at Multiply Group and Chief Revenue Officer at Peak. Hosted by Stephen Millard and Paul Papadimitriou for Notion. More on the blog post: https://notion.vc/insights/raising-venture-capital-to-grow-your-saas-machine/ no 00:18:45 Notion Capital How fundraising changes through the life and expansion of a startup, what stays the same, what differs significantly, with Bethany Ayers, Founder at Multiply Group and Chief Revenue Officer at… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956713/P107---Asian-Expansion-with-Susie-Hughes-e2ubteu tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/516822813 Notion Capital Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT Being both quick and patient when expanding into Asia, with Susie Hugues, Director of Communications APAC at Appier and former Allison+Partners Vice President in Singapore, London and San Francisco. Hosted by Stephen Millard and Paul Papadimitriou. Read the related blog post, with more information: https://notion.vc/insights/asia-fast-moving-exciting-and-beguiling-and-possibly-the-next-big-destination-for-european-tech-founders/ no 00:26:32 Notion Capital Being both quick and patient when expanding into Asia, with Susie Hugues, Director of Communications APAC at Appier and former Allison+Partners Vice President in Singapore, London and San… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956714/P106---Pricing-and-Unit-Economics-with-Patrick-Campbell-e2ubtem tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/515190537 Notion Capital Tue, 16 Oct 2018 16:13:35 GMT How price should be the exchange rate of your value, with Patrick Campbell, CEO of ProfitWell (formerly Price Intelligently). Read the related blog post, with more information: https://notion.vc/insights/exploring-pricing-as-the-exchange-rate-for-value-with-patrick-campbell/ no 00:28:42 Notion Capital How price should be the exchange rate of your value, with Patrick Campbell, CEO of ProfitWell (formerly Price Intelligently). Read the related blog post, with more information:… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956715/P105---The-Product-Machine-with-Carlos-Gonzales-Cadenas-e2ubtfj tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/503918013 Notion Capital Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT Ramping up the Product Machine over the growth and scale of a startup, with Carlos Gonzales-Cadenas, Chief Product and Technology Officer at GoCardless. Hosted by Stephen Millard and Paul Papadimitriou for Notion. Read the related blog post, with more information: https://notion.vc/insights/building-the-product-machine-with-carlos-gonzalez-cadenas/ no 00:28:56 Notion Capital Ramping up the Product Machine over the growth and scale of a startup, with Carlos Gonzales-Cadenas, Chief Product and Technology Officer at GoCardless. Hosted by Stephen Millard and Paul… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956716/P104---Revenue-Growth-with-Jacco-Van-der-Koolj-e2ubte1 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/502504347 Notion Capital Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT Building a growth engine with high performing teams, with Jacco Van der Koolj. Read the related blog post, with more information: https://notion.vc/insights/talking-revenue-growth-and-the-science-of-sales-with-jacco-vanderkooj-of-winning-by-design/ no 00:31:40 Notion Capital Building a growth engine with high performing teams, with Jacco Van der Koolj. Read the related blog post, with more information:… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956717/P103---Category-leading-thinking-with-Dave-Peterson-e2ubte8 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/480639360 Notion Capital Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT Category leading thinking and execution, the essence of successful companies, with Dave Peterson, co-founder at PlayBigger. Read the related blog post, with more information: https://notion.vc/insights/category-thinking-with-dave-peterson-author-of-play-bigger/ no 00:23:56 Notion Capital Category leading thinking and execution, the essence of successful companies, with Dave Peterson, co-founder at PlayBigger. Read the related blog post, with more information:… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956718/P102---Building-companies-with-Maureen-Taylor-e2ubtfg tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/480638610 Notion Capital Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT The people challenge of scale, how to build high performing teams when growing fast, the key challenge that startups face, with Maureen Taylor. Read the related blog post, with more information: https://notion.vc/insights/building-tech-companies-when-artists-meet-operators/ no 00:28:28 Notion Capital The people challenge of scale, how to build high performing teams when growing fast, the key challenge that startups face, with Maureen Taylor. Read the related blog post, with more information:… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956719/P101---Growing-healthy-leaders-with-Mike-Snelling-e2ubtdp tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/480637551 Notion Capital Wed, 08 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT Growing healthy leaders and health as the competitive advantage for organizations, with Mike Snelling. Read the related blog post, with more information: https://notion.vc/insights/growing-companies-with-mike-snelling/ no 00:25:10 Notion Capital Growing healthy leaders and health as the competitive advantage for organizations, with Mike Snelling. Read the related blog post, with more information:… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956720/P100---Introducing-the-Pain-of-Scale-with-Stephen-Millard-e2ubtf1 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/476054709 Notion Capital Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT At Notion, we aim at creating the conditions for extraordinary success. In our new podcast series, we discuss all the steps necessary to build category-leading startups. Dive in here: https://notion.vc/insights/introducing-the-pain-of-scale-podcast-series/ no 00:14:21 Notion Capital At Notion, we aim at creating the conditions for extraordinary success. In our new podcast series, we discuss all the steps necessary to build category-leading startups. Dive in here:… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956721/NC35---Customer-Success-in-the-Age-of-the-Customer-e2ubte7 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/334461154 Notion Capital Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT Dan Steinman is General Manager EMEA at Gainsight and Author of Customer Success: The Book. We discuss about what makes Customer Success today. no 00:17:36 Notion Capital Dan Steinman is General Manager EMEA at Gainsight and Author of Customer Success: The Book. We discuss about what makes Customer Success today. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956722/NC34---Good-versus-bad-company-cultures-e2ubtci tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/328003587 Notion Capital Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT Abbie Pugh is a Partner at Multiple. We discuss why fitness is a great metaphor for considering culture, and how to hone a vision and develop a company's culture. no 00:08:38 Notion Capital Abbie Pugh is a Partner at Multiple. We discuss why fitness is a great metaphor for considering culture, and how to hone a vision and develop a company's culture. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956723/NC33---Culture-fitness-train-your-company-so-youre-harder-to-kill-e2ubtf4 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325339868 Notion Capital Wed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT Abbie Pugh is a Partner at Multiple. We discuss why fitness is a great metaphor for considering culture, and how to hone a vision and develop a company's culture. no 00:15:07 Notion Capital Abbie Pugh is a Partner at Multiple. We discuss why fitness is a great metaphor for considering culture, and how to hone a vision and develop a company's culture. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956724/NC32---Getting-the-validation-process-right-in-your-delivery-program-e2ubtcm tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/322898505 Notion Capital Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT Taylor Wescoatt helps startups refine their process and get ‘Product Thinking’ going in their minds at the earliest opportunity. He's EIR at SeedCamp and invests in tech via ConcreteVC. no 00:15:17 Notion Capital Taylor Wescoatt helps startups refine their process and get ‘Product Thinking’ going in their minds at the earliest opportunity. He's EIR at SeedCamp and invests in tech via ConcreteVC. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956725/NC31---Mapping-the-employee-experience-journey-e2ubtcs tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320510905 Notion Capital Wed, 03 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT Second part of our interview with Jeff Wellstead, Talent & Innovation Accelerator and Future of Work Consultant focusing on digital transformation & adoption within the talent and human resources function. no 00:14:57 Notion Capital Second part of our interview with Jeff Wellstead, Talent & Innovation Accelerator and Future of Work Consultant focusing on digital transformation & adoption within the talent and human… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956726/NC30---Design-employee-experience-as-thoughtfully-as-you-design-customer-experience-e2ubtd0 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318169851 Notion Capital Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Wellstead is a Talent & Innovation Accelerator and Future of Work Consultant for small businesses in the emerging, fast growth high-tech sector, as well as mature businesses under taking digital transformation. His primary focus is on digital transformation & adoption within the talent and human resources function. no 00:17:36 Notion Capital Jeff Wellstead is a Talent & Innovation Accelerator and Future of Work Consultant for small businesses in the emerging, fast growth high-tech sector, as well as mature businesses under taking… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956727/NC29---Evolution-of-VC-in-the-era-of-machine-learning-e2ubtdm tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/315703197 Notion Capital Wed, 05 Apr 2017 10:12:11 GMT Chrys Chrysanthou, Principal at Notion Capital, on the future of venture capital in the era of machine learning. no 00:15:19 Notion Capital Chrys Chrysanthou, Principal at Notion Capital, on the future of venture capital in the era of machine learning. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956728/NC28---Your-marketing-needs-a-better-editor--not-more-content-e2ubted tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/313798576 Notion Capital Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT Max Tatton-Brown, Founder and Managing Director at Augur, on why best PR strategies are unsexy, private and very very valuable no 00:16:21 Notion Capital Max Tatton-Brown, Founder and Managing Director at Augur, on why best PR strategies are unsexy, private and very very valuable ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956729/NC27---Productisation--the-difference-between-great-technology-and-great-product-e2ubtcu tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/311333941 Notion Capital Wed, 08 Mar 2017 11:11:44 GMT Paul Jackson, Managing Director at Castle, on productisation. 1. Why products are about value delivery, not technology 2. The 3 pillars of product 3. How to avoid Stack Fallacy no 00:17:19 Notion Capital Paul Jackson, Managing Director at Castle, on productisation. 1. Why products are about value delivery, not technology 2. The 3 pillars of product 3. How to avoid Stack Fallacy ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956730/NC26---Why-Chrys-Chrysanthou-invested-in-SmartUp-e2ubtcr tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/309023688 Notion Capital Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT Chrys Chrysanthou, Principal at Notion Capital, on why he invested in SmartUp. We discuss employee knowledge creation and sharing for a fast changing and demanding global workforce. no 00:04:17 Notion Capital Chrys Chrysanthou, Principal at Notion Capital, on why he invested in SmartUp. We discuss employee knowledge creation and sharing for a fast changing and demanding global workforce. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956731/NC25---How-to-build-high-performing-sales-teams-e2ubtev tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/306712370 Notion Capital Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT Tom Castley, sales leader and SaaS expert, on building high performing sales team. We discuss about hiring for potential and coach-ability, the reality of on-boarding and quota, and the sustainability of quota setting and incentives. no 00:15:56 Notion Capital Tom Castley, sales leader and SaaS expert, on building high performing sales team. We discuss about hiring for potential and coach-ability, the reality of on-boarding and quota, and the… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956732/NC24---The-future-of-value-add-investing-e2ubtdr tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/304299393 Notion Capital Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Millard joined in January 2016 to lead Notion’s platform strategy. Stephen joined from Eccomplished, a retail tech advisory and strategic partner to Notion Capital. As CEO and Founder, he worked exclusively within the early stage retail technology sector, developing investment and growth strategies for companies including Amplience, Aurora Commerce, Brightpearl, Demandware, Detego, eCommera, Intelligent Reach and RichRelevance. He was previously Oracle European Marketing Director and MessageLabs Global Marketing VP.​ no 00:13:48 Notion Capital Stephen Millard joined in January 2016 to lead Notion’s platform strategy. Stephen joined from Eccomplished, a retail tech advisory and strategic partner to Notion Capital. As CEO and Founder, he w… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956733/NC23---Why-Chris-Tottman-invested-in-Unbabel-e2ubtd2 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/301400210 Notion Capital Wed, 11 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT Chris Tottman, partner at Notion Capital, on why he invested in Unbabel, the translation layer for the internet. no 00:13:59 Notion Capital Chris Tottman, partner at Notion Capital, on why he invested in Unbabel, the translation layer for the internet. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956734/NC22---Why-is-Jos-White-so-excited-about-autonomous-vehicles-e2ubtcv tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/295568688 Notion Capital Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT Jos White, partner at Notion Capital, on why he's so excited about autonomous vehicles no 00:06:27 Notion Capital Jos White, partner at Notion Capital, on why he's so excited about autonomous vehicles ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956735/NC21---Team--product-and-market--the-cornerstones-of-startup-success-e2ubtd8 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/292375687 Notion Capital Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT Jos White, partner at Notion Capital, on team, product and market, the cornerstones of startup success. no 00:22:56 Notion Capital Jos White, partner at Notion Capital, on team, product and market, the cornerstones of startup success. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956736/NC20---Strategically-designing-a-startup-with-the-exit-in-mind-e2ubter tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290175217 Notion Capital Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, Paul Burmester, Strategic Advisor, Angel Investor & Mentor, on strategically designing a startup with the exit in mind. no 00:37:27 Notion Capital In this episode, Paul Burmester, Strategic Advisor, Angel Investor & Mentor, on strategically designing a startup with the exit in mind. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956737/NC19---Raising-transatlantic-funding-and-setting-up-a-US-expansion-e2ubteo tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/287398934 Notion Capital Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, Dan Glazer, Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, on raising transatlantic funding and setting up a US expansion the right way. (Pardon us for the few sound glitches throughout) no 00:27:27 Notion Capital In this episode, Dan Glazer, Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, on raising transatlantic funding and setting up a US expansion the right way. (Pardon us for the few sound glitches… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956738/NC18---Putting-together-a-pitch-deck-to-raise-money-e2ubtdo tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285082972 Notion Capital Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, Bethany Ayers, Director or Sales at Cloud.IQ, on putting together a pitch deck to raise money for a startup. no 00:23:21 Notion Capital In this episode, Bethany Ayers, Director or Sales at Cloud.IQ, on putting together a pitch deck to raise money for a startup. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956739/NC17---Selecting-and-scaling-the-right-sales-channel-mix-e2ubtee tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/282872986 Notion Capital Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:01:45 GMT In this episode, Richard Nockolds, Consultant in Organisational Buying Behaviour, on selecting and scaling the right sales channel mix. no 00:23:13 Notion Capital In this episode, Richard Nockolds, Consultant in Organisational Buying Behaviour, on selecting and scaling the right sales channel mix. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956740/NC16---Crafting-a-story-that-builds-momentum-for-an-organization-e2ubte5 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/273144610 Notion Capital Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, Scott Allison, Chairman and CEO at Allison & Partners, on crafting a story that builds momentum for an organization. no 00:27:27 Notion Capital In this episode, Scott Allison, Chairman and CEO at Allison & Partners, on crafting a story that builds momentum for an organization. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956741/NC15---Using-an-agile-framework-to-build-and-scale-a-sales-organization-e2ubtcl tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/272307810 Notion Capital Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, Dimitar Stanimiroff, Founder at Heresy, on using an agile framework to building and scaling a sales organization. no 00:22:19 Notion Capital In this episode, Dimitar Stanimiroff, Founder at Heresy, on using an agile framework to building and scaling a sales organization. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956742/NC14---The-future-of-innovation-through-accelerators-and-corporate-ventures-e2ubtfc tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/269590056 Notion Capital Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, Jon Bradford, Startup Next Lead at Techstars, on the future of innovation through accelerators and corporate ventures. no 00:24:19 Notion Capital In this episode, Jon Bradford, Startup Next Lead at Techstars, on the future of innovation through accelerators and corporate ventures. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956743/NC13---Amplifying-healthy-high-performing-people-and-organizations-e2ubtc9 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/269197043 Notion Capital Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT Martin Palethorpe, Executive Coach and Founder at Pragma Group, on amplifying healthy high-performing people and organizations. no 00:24:28 Notion Capital Martin Palethorpe, Executive Coach and Founder at Pragma Group, on amplifying healthy high-performing people and organizations. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956744/NC12---Surfacing-business-and-relationship-context-through-data-e2ubtd6 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/267646834 Notion Capital Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:26:08 GMT In this episode, Ahmed Medhat, Data Scientist at Facebook and Advisor at Duedil, on surfacing business and relationship context through data. no 00:22:20 Notion Capital In this episode, Ahmed Medhat, Data Scientist at Facebook and Advisor at Duedil, on surfacing business and relationship context through data. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956745/NC11---Building-a-growth-culture-experience-e2ubtds tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/266907315 Notion Capital Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, Sofia Quintero, Founder and CEO at NomNom, on building a growth culture experience. no 00:22:51 Notion Capital In this episode, Sofia Quintero, Founder and CEO at NomNom, on building a growth culture experience. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956746/NC10---Creating-a-SaaS-sales-engine-that-is-built-to-last-e2ubtdi tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/265683073 Notion Capital Wed, 25 May 2016 08:58:20 GMT In this episode, Fergus Gloster, Founder at Thomond Technology, on creating a SasS sales engine that is built to last. no 00:23:46 Notion Capital In this episode, Fergus Gloster, Founder at Thomond Technology, on creating a SasS sales engine that is built to last. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956747/NC09---Designing-a-brand-strategy-that-scales-within-a-startup-environment-e2ubtd4 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/263309723 Notion Capital Wed, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, David Shearer, VP of Marketing at Elevaate, on designing a brand strategy that scales within a startup environment. no 00:23:48 Notion Capital In this episode, David Shearer, VP of Marketing at Elevaate, on designing a brand strategy that scales within a startup environment. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956748/NC08---Prioritizing-technical-talent-to-build-the-companies-of-the-future-e2ubtf8 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/263308969 Notion Capital Wed, 11 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, Matt Clifford, Co-founder and CEO at Entrepreneur First, on prioritizing technical talent to build the companies of the future. no 00:28:07 Notion Capital In this episode, Matt Clifford, Co-founder and CEO at Entrepreneur First, on prioritizing technical talent to build the companies of the future. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956749/NC07---The-evolution-of-software-containers-technology-e2ubtcb tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/262465783 Notion Capital Wed, 04 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, Micha Hernandez, Founder and CEO at Wercker, on the evolution of software containers technology to build, deploy and iterate faster. no 00:15:35 Notion Capital In this episode, Micha Hernandez, Founder and CEO at Wercker, on the evolution of software containers technology to build, deploy and iterate faster. ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956750/NC06---Making-better-informed-decisions-through-attribution-data-e2ubtek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/261124196 Notion Capital Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Russell has been working in digital for over a decade with data analytics at the heart of his career. Working with businesses from startup to FTSE100 he has guided teams to improve their marketing performance through data led insight. Following positions in-house, agency and consultancy side he now leads a team as CEO in building a marketing attribution platform. CUBED Attribution is supporting a new view of digital data to enable brands understand how consumers truly interact with their marketing activity both on and offline. no 00:26:40 Notion Capital Russell has been working in digital for over a decade with data analytics at the heart of his career. Working with businesses from startup to FTSE100 he has guided teams to improve their marketing… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956751/NC05---Pricing--understanding-the-customer-are-two-faces-of-the-same-coin-e2ubtf9 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/259862441 Notion Capital Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, Patrick Campbell, co-founder and CEO at Price Intelligently, on how pricing and understanding the customer are two faces of the same coin. Patrick is the Co-founder and CEO of Price Intelligently, the team and software behind some of the biggest and best SaaS pricing strategy out there from companies like New Relic and Autodesk to Wistia and Litmus. PI is also the maker of ProfitWell, which is free SaaS financial metrics for your billing system. no 00:27:14 Notion Capital In this episode, Patrick Campbell, co-founder and CEO at Price Intelligently, on how pricing and understanding the customer are two faces of the same coin. Patrick is the Co-founder and CEO of Price… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956752/NC04---Aptly-sequencing-the-scale-and-growth-of-SaaS-businesses-e2ubtbh tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/237992434 Notion Capital Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, Keith Wallington, Entrepreneur in Residence at Seedcamp and startup strategy advisor, on aptly sequencing the scale and growth of SaaS businesses. Keith has led strategy and execution in digital and technology businesses since the 1990’s: his experience in driving digital business models spans Retail Banking, Telecommunications, Online Live Broadcasting, Software and Software as a Service (SaaS): he has led digital business strategy initiatives for businesses including Microsoft, Standard Bank, Omnicom/TBWA, Truphone and Mimecast. From 2008 to 2014 Keith spent 6 years at global email management provider, Mimecast: here he assumed a number of C Level roles, including COO, spanning most of the business from Marketing to Customer Experience to Technical Operations as he championed scalable, efficient growth. With Mimecast now the largest Cloud based email archiving service globally, Keith refocussed his attention in late 2014 to seek out and support businesses in the early stages of significant growth. no 00:23:20 Notion Capital In this episode, Keith Wallington, Entrepreneur in Residence at Seedcamp and startup strategy advisor, on aptly sequencing the scale and growth of SaaS businesses. Keith has led strategy and… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956753/NC03---Helping-entrepreneurs-successfully-embed-social-impact-in-their-businesses-e2ubtdt tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/237975256 Notion Capital Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, David Goldberg, founder and CEO of Founders Pledge, on helping entrepreneurs successfully embed social impact in their businesses. Having run the gauntlet of finance, start-up, and academia, David started Founders Pledge to make it absurdly easy for entrepreneurs to do good in their work and lives. no 00:23:15 Notion Capital In this episode, David Goldberg, founder and CEO of Founders Pledge, on helping entrepreneurs successfully embed social impact in their businesses. Having run the gauntlet of finance, start-up, and… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956754/NC02---Key-challenges-that-early-stage-startups-face-e2ubtdg tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/237974891 Notion Capital Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, Hampus Jakobsson, co-founder and CEO at Brisk.io, shares his insights on the saas sales process and some of the key challenges that early stage startups face. Prior to Brisk Hampus founded The Astonishing Tribe (TAT) a mobile UI company that shipped on 500+ million devices, TAT was acquired by RIM/Blackberry in 2010. At RIM, Hampus was M&A Director for EMEA before leaving in 2012 to found Brisk. Hampus is passionate about entrepreneurship and is a very active angel investor in Scandinavia with 50+ investments to date. no 00:28:06 Notion Capital In this episode, Hampus Jakobsson, co-founder and CEO at Brisk.io, shares his insights on the saas sales process and some of the key challenges that early stage startups face. Prior to Brisk Hampus… ]]> https://feedpress.me/link/14341/16956755/NC01---Taking-everything-I-learnt-as-an-entrepreneur-to-invest-in-founders-in-Europe-e2ubtf3 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/237974421 Notion Capital Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, Chris Tottman, Partner at Notion Capital, on taking everything he learnt as a entrepreneur to invest in founders in Europe. Before co-founding Notion, Chris was at MessageLabs Group from 1999 as one of its first employees and held a number of executive level roles including Chief Commercial Officer and Senior VP of HR prior to their $700m exit to Symantec in 2008. no 00:21:39 Notion Capital In this episode, Chris Tottman, Partner at Notion Capital, on taking everything he learnt as a entrepreneur to invest in founders in Europe. Before co-founding Notion, Chris was at MessageLabs Group…