The Inflection Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of The Inflection Podcast. Our lives are shaped by various turning points that can significantly change our paths. We dive into these pivotal moments in the lives and careers of respected leaders to provide actionable insights for those seeking more happiness, success, and fulfillment. I am your host, Anebi Agbo. Let’s dive in. This month, our guest is Jacob Taylor, Design and Technology Manager at The Connective, an elite community of purpose-driven Connectors, subject matter experts, and entrepreneurs. Join Jacob and Anebi as they challenge conventional notions of success and failure in entrepreneurship. Jacob shares his experiences with startups and smart city initiatives like The Connective; they also dissect the societal pressures that drive toxic positivity and unrealistic benchmarks in business. Together, they redefine failure as part of a continuum of growth and resilience, not merely missed targets. Through personal anecdotes, they emphasize the value of community, small daily efforts, and learning from setbacks. This conversation offers listeners a refreshing, nuanced take on navigating the entrepreneurial journey.

Welcome back to another episode of The Inflection Podcast. Our lives are shaped by various turning points that can significantly change our paths. We dive into these pivotal moments in the lives and careers of respected leaders to provide actionable insights for those seeking more happiness, success, and fulfillment. I am your host, Anebi Agbo. Let’s dive in. This month, our guest is Ryley Randall, CEO and Founder of Devize, a Phoenix-based software company. Ryley shares his entrepreneurial journey, discussing the unique startup ecosystem in Phoenix compared to Utah and the innovative no-code solutions Devize offers to simplify software development. The conversation dives into the role of AI in enhancing productivity, the importance of community in entrepreneurship, and the value of understanding customer needs. Ryley's candid insights on building genuine connections and avoiding common startup pitfalls make this episode a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs!

Welcome back to another episode of The Inflection Podcast. Our lives are shaped by various turning points that can significantly change our paths. We dive into these pivotal moments in the lives and careers of respected leaders to provide actionable insights for those seeking more happiness, success, and fulfillment. I am your host, Anebi Agbo. Let’s dive in. Our guest this month is Joel Polanco, Segment Manager of the Commercial Gaming Vertical at Intel. Join us as Joel shares his journey from a process engineer to a product manager, touching on his insights about AI, which he believes will enhance jobs by automating tasks. He offers advice on building successful products, collaborating with customers, and understanding stakeholder needs. Joel also highlights the value of having diverse interests, embracing fear, and continuously upskilling to stay relevant in product management.

Welcome back to another episode of The Inflection Podcast. Our lives are shaped by various turning points that can significantly change our paths. We dive into these pivotal moments in the lives and careers of respected leaders to provide actionable insights for those seeking more happiness, success, and fulfillment. I am your host, Anebi Agbo. Let’s dive in. Our guest this month is Chad Bellin, Co-Founder of Disca, a software company focused on developing software to solve tough problems. Join us as Chad shares experiences of role models and his grandfather's trucking business and highlights the importance of succession planning in family firms. Chad explores how Disca was founded by partners with complementary skills and based on mutual trust. The conversation covers user interface advancements, integrating technology into businesses, and the value of appropriate tech adoption. Chad emphasizes the importance of clear communication with remote teams and the role of trust in leadership. He also highlights that Phoenix has such a great ecosystem's for opportunities for entrepreneurs and why it’s so important to have a community around you to support you on your journey.

Welcome back to another episode of The Inflection Podcast. Our lives are shaped by various turning points that can significantly change our paths. We dive into these pivotal moments in the lives and careers of respected leaders to provide actionable insights for those seeking more happiness, success, and fulfillment. I am your host, Anebi Agbo. Let’s dive in. Our guest this month is Sean Richards, Founder and CEO of RGB Group. Sean is a trusted collaborator who shares his insights on the importance of building trust in relationships, maintaining work-life balance, and finding joy in both personal and professional life. Discover the impact of AI on the workforce and the exciting potential of adding technology to traditional skilled labor businesses. Take advantage of this engaging discussion filled with valuable learnings and future insights.

Dominik Nitsch is an entrepreneur, athlete, & writer. Most recently, he built the international business for Sdui, one of Europe's fastest growing EdTech companies. Before that, he bootstrapped a social startup called Linguedo, bringing unemployed nurses from Italy to Germany. In this episode, you will learn: How consistency, time management, and energy management are keys to success. How discipline contributes to the concept of a "venture athlete". Practical tips for maintaining focus. This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eikonlabs.com   Links: Dominik Nitsch, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiknitsch/ Newsletter - https://dominiknitsch.substack.com Website - https://dominiknitsch.com BrainFM - https://www.brain.fm/ The Pomodoro Technique - https://www.pomodorotechnique.com/   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:01 - Introduction to Dominik Nitsch00:00:13 - Dominik's Background and Achievements00:00:46 - Dominik's Lacrosse Journey00:01:11 - The Concept of a Venture Athlete00:02:06 - Overcoming Injuries and Personal Training00:02:35 - Discussing Injury Causes and Prevention00:03:39 - The Role of Coaches and Mentors00:04:31 - Dominik's Diverse Accomplishments00:05:38 - The Discipline Behind Success00:06:53 - Consistency and Time Management00:07:57 - Managing Energy and Health00:09:11 - The Iceberg of Success00:10:04 - Eliminating Distractions and Focusing00:11:18 - Predictions on Tech Addiction and Solutions00:12:59 - Tools for Focus and Productivity00:13:10 - The Pomodoro Technique in Practice00:14:02 - Dominic's Approach to Focus and Work00:15:16 - Achieving Focused Work Hours00:16:05 - Defining a Venture Athlete00:17:46 - Closing Remarks and Future Collaborations --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Mathias Davidsen has been working in commercial leadership for the past 8 years. Today, as the Director of Revenue at Uizard (a gen AI startup that empowers product teams to create visuals without design resources), he helps product teams in mid-market and enterprise companies that struggle with accessing design resources. In this episode, Mathias shares: The importance of entrepreneurial rigor. Key leadership lessons about the value of humility, asking questions, and surrounding oneself with talented individuals. How Uizard stays competitive by continuously executing their vision and adapting to the needs of both small startups and large corporations. This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Links: Mathias Davidsen, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-c-davidsen/ Uizard - Click here   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome00:00:15 - Mathias's Background and Current Role00:00:51 - Transition from Academia to Entrepreneurial Space00:01:44 - Concept of Entrepreneurial Rigor00:02:08 - Pragmatic Optimism in Entrepreneurship00:03:38 - Leadership Lessons from Career Experiences00:04:40 - Humility and Team Building in Leadership00:06:16 - Uizard's Position in Generative AI and Design00:07:01 - Uizard's Evolution and Market Differentiation00:07:42 - Staying Competitive in the Gen AI Space00:08:05 - Vision and Execution at Uizard00:09:09 - Uizard's Expansion and Feature Development00:10:32 - User Experience and Iterative Design with Uizard00:11:12 - Word Association Game00:12:13 - Upcoming Features and Vision for Uizard00:13:12 - Closing Remarks and Thanks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Jaeden Schafer, globally recognized as the top AI podcaster, leads the conversation in AI innovation. He hosts the acclaimed podcasts "AI Chat," "AI Applied," and "AI Hustle," attracting over 2 million annual listeners. As CEO of AI Box, Jaeden champions the democratization of AI through a user-friendly no-code app builder and marketplace, making AI accessible to all. Check out this episode if you want to learn: The power of podcasting as a medium for audience building and fundraising. The importance of having a technical co-founder when starting a software company. The future of media in the age of AI. This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Links: Jaeden Schafer, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/jaeden-schafer/ The AI Chat Podcast - Click here   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:01 - Introduction and Jaeden Welcome00:00:28 - Podcast Growth and Origin Story00:00:59 - Transition from Marketing to AI00:02:02 - Leveraging Podcast for Fundraising00:02:52 - Building Key Partnerships and Team Roles00:03:28 - Learning from Software Development Challenges00:04:35 - Maintaining and Rebuilding the App00:06:00 - Establishing AI Expertise and Content Curation00:07:17 - Navigating Social Media Platforms for AI News00:08:10 - Leveraging LinkedIn for Growth00:09:12 - Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking in AI00:10:24 - Building a Media Network and Content Strategy00:12:19 - AI vs Human-Generated Podcast Content00:14:01 - Upcoming Launch of AI Box --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Anthony Sarandrea is recognized as one of the top customer generators in the world, specializing in the insurance & financial services space. He recently went through an acquisition by a public strategic company MediaAlpha (NYSE: MAX). He is currently serving on the advisory board of Arizona’s largest VC fund as well as the Colangelo College of Business advisory board for Grand Canyon University (the 3rd largest online University in the US & largest christian University in the US). Check out this episode if you want to learn: The value of persistence in achieving your goals How over-delivering to clients can maximize your business growth Why you shouldn't sacrifice your personal well-being for the sake of work This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Links: Anthony Sarandrea, Guest LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-sarandrea/ Website - ⁠https://anthonysarandrea.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthonysarandrea/   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Anthony's Background00:00:30 - Anthony's Origin Story and Motivation00:03:01 - The Role of Pain in Motivation00:03:12 - Feature on the Ellen DeGeneres Show00:04:44 - The Competitive Nature of Anthony's Market00:05:24 - The Acquisition by MediaAlpha00:08:39 - Productizing a Service-Based Business00:11:43 - Key Challenges and Learning Lessons00:14:39 - Anthony's Philanthropy and Final Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Alan Stein is the Founder, CEO & Chief Accelerator at Kadima Careers. With over 30 years of leadership experience at Google, Meta, Salesforce, and American Express, Alan knows how to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the job market. He's uniquely skilled at empowering ambitious professionals to land better jobs quickly, confidently and with lots more money. Check out this episode to learn: Industry hiring trends and how to navigate being laid off How underrepresented groups can earn higher paying jobs The importance of negotiation tactics when accepting a new role This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Links: Alan Stein, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/alanjstein/ Kadima - https://kadimacareers.com/ Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:00 - Introduction to The Inflection Podcast00:00:10 - Alan's Introduction and Kadima Careers00:00:20 - Origin Story of Kadima Careers00:00:37 - Alan's Career Background00:01:10 - Passion for Hiring and Talent Development00:01:21 - Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship00:01:53 - Meaning of "Kadima" and Company Mission00:02:04 - Personal Resonance with Career Advancement00:02:15 - Personalized Approach to Career Services00:02:42 - Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives00:04:06 - Success Stories from Kadima Careers00:04:29 - Marissa's Career Transformation00:06:09 - Kadima Careers' Suite of Services00:08:17 - Negotiation and Salary Increases00:08:28 - Mindset Challenges for Job Seekers00:09:05 - Strategies for Entering the Job Market00:10:12 - Interview Success Rates00:10:22 - Hiring Trends and Diversity00:11:54 - Service Provider Selection and Financial Lessons00:12:06 - Industry Trends and Layoffs00:13:10 - Employee Loyalty and Job Security00:13:42 - Fear and Proactivity in Job Searching00:14:14 - AI and Its Impact on Jobs00:14:48 - Fractional Work and Side Hustles00:15:06 - Pragmatic Optimism in Career Planning00:15:59 - Stability of Traditional Employment00:17:08 - The Concept of Pragmatic Optimism00:17:58 - Reflections on Kadima Careers' Growth00:18:02 - Learning from Past Business Decisions00:20:24 - Future Plans for Kadima Careers00:20:49 - Scaling and Client Onboarding00:21:33 - Global Accessibility and Pricing00:22:52 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Sarah Hart is the Founder and Chief Brand Designer at Hart & Co. Sarah has built a successful agency over the past 14 years. Starting as a freelancer, Sarah's entrepreneurial spirit led her to experiment with various projects and despite some failures, she persisted and eventually grew her agency by bringing on a team. Listen to this episode if you want to learn: The importance of seeking help and collaboration in business to better serve clients. How resiliency is key to maintain in the competitive business world. How business owners can trust their teams without using micromanagement. This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Links: Sarah Hart, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhartcreative/ Hart & Co - http://hartcocreative.com   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:01 - Introduction to Sarah 00:00:46 - Agency Longevity 00:01:02 - Starting Hart & Co. 00:01:39 - Transitioning from Freelancer to Agency 00:02:09 - Scaling the Agency 00:03:01 - First Team Expansion 00:04:17 - Trust and Management 00:05:30 - Company Location and Scaling Internationally 00:07:01 - Agency Evolution 00:08:06 - Building SOPs and Knowledge Transfer 00:10:20 - Personal Growth and Business Evolution 00:13:21 - LinkedIn Strategy and Personal Branding 00:16:03 - Advice for Aspiring Agency Owners 00:17:48 - Team Structure and Hiring Philosophy 00:19:33 - Closing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Enoch Weng is the CEO & Co-Founder of Rise Above Finance. Enoch is a highly sought after speaker, consultant, and board member for his work in the non-profit and business world. With his unique background blend of entrepreneurship, finance, and the creative arts, Enoch has been pioneering interdisciplinary innovation throughout his career. Listen to this episode if you want to learn: The importance of understanding the 'why' behind starting a business. The power of faith and purpose in business. How to find meaningful work as an entrepreneur. This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Links: Enoch Weng, Guest LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/enochweng/ Rise Above Finance - ⁠http://www.riseabovefinance.com   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:01 - Introduction to Enoch Weng00:00:33 - Enoch's Journey from Musician to Business Owner00:02:35 - Period of Silence and Reflection00:03:53 - Rise Above Finance's Beginnings00:04:59 - Testing the Business Model and Faith Integration00:06:05 - Scaling Beyond Canada00:07:19 - Leadership and Faith00:08:46 - Staying Grounded Amidst Growth00:10:57 - Exciting Developments in Finance and Rise Above Finance00:14:01 - Advice for Aspiring Business Owners00:16:00 - Rapid Fire Round --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Josh Colter is the CEO of CardBoard. With over 15 years of experience building comprehensive and strategic marketing programs in competitive markets, Josh is motivated to lead teams with a solid strategic narrative. Josh is skilled in areas such as Strategic Product Analysis, Business Operations Analysis and C-Suite Level Consulting. Listen to this episode if you want to learn: How conducting surveys and analyzing user feedback can lead to more effectively serving customers How to lead a tech company through various stages of growth and the strategic decisions How to identify a product's most engaged and loyal users This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Links: Josh Colter, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/joshcolter/ CardBoard - https://cardboardit.com/ To email Josh your feedback on CardBoard, contact him at: josh.colter@cardboardit.com Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Background00:00:21 - Origin Story of CardBoard00:01:05 - Venture Funded Companies and Acquisition Growth00:01:27 - Introduction to SEP and CardBoard Acquisition00:02:07 - Challenges and Lost Momentum at CardBoard00:03:06 - Strategic Missteps and Market Focus00:03:48 - Regaining Momentum and Surfing Analogy00:04:15 - User Stickiness and Platform Loyalty00:05:18 - Revitalizing CardBoard and Customer Engagement00:06:01 - Customer-Centric Product Development00:07:26 - Engineering Focus and Customer Outcomes00:08:09 - Growth and User Feedback00:09:11 - CEO's Multifaceted Role and Empathy00:10:04 - Customer Centricity and Product Challenges00:11:08 - Empathy for Product Teams and Engineers00:12:39 - AI and Tech Innovations at CardBoard00:13:59 - AI Integration and Product Development00:15:09 - Advice on Acquiring and Scaling a Company00:17:42 - Expectations After Acquisition00:18:26 - Rapid Fire Word Association00:18:44 - Engaging with CardBoard and User Feedback00:19:20 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Yana Welinder is the CEO of Kraftful. Her background as a product leader at various tech companies has provided her with firsthand experience of the challenges faced by product teams. Throughout her journey, she's identified several pain points that product managers and team members encounter while developing products. These insights led her to create Kraftful as a solution for product teams to overcome these challenges and build better products. Listen to this episode if you want to learn: How the strategic use of AI can benefit a product How to deliver innovative solutions tailored to the needs of product teams How to do things that don't scale This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Links: Yana Welinder, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/ywelinder/ Kraftful - https://www.kraftful.com/ Resource - https://www.ycombinator.com/library/96-do-things-that-don-t-scale   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Yana and Kraftful00:00:21 - Inflection Points Leading to Kraftful's Birth00:00:42 - Constant Focus on Product Teams00:01:03 - Yana's Journey as a Product Manager00:01:36 - Kraftful's Early Iterations00:02:17 - Pivots and Product Hunt Launches00:03:30 - AI Integration and Partnership with OpenAI00:05:27 - Decision to Focus on a Single Feature00:06:08 - Communicating Product Changes to Users00:07:07 - User Base as Early Adopters and Community00:08:50 - Y Combinator Experience and Benefits00:09:27 - Doing Things That Don't Scale00:10:02 - Launching MVP and Handling Growth00:11:05 - Reflecting on Past Decisions00:12:00 - Looking Forward and Upcoming Features00:13:02 - Building User Connection with the Product00:14:02 - Excitement for Kraftful's Future Developments00:15:14 - Closing Remarks and Show Notes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Ruchi Varshney is the Co-Founder at Maple Billing. She is passionate about making business billing better by leveraging her extensive technology background and leadership skills built over several years of experience in leading engineering and product teams, developing new products, and growing user bases at large companies like Dropbox and startups like Hearsay Systems. Listen to this episode if you want to learn: How vulnerability and trust are key components of building effective teams How to navigate showing weakness as a female leader About the intersection of engineering prowess and entrepreneurial spirit This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Links: Ruchi Varshney, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/rvarshney/ Maple Billing - www.maplebilling.com Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:08 - Introduction to the Inflection Podcast00:00:32 - Meet Ruchi, Co-Founder of Maple Billing00:01:04 - The Genesis of Maple Billing00:02:19 - The Value of a Unified View in SaaS00:03:15 - The Tool Creep Dilemma in Sales00:03:42 - Transition from Engineer to Founder00:05:15 - Leadership Lessons and Vulnerability00:07:14 - Building Trust as a Leader00:09:21 - Adjusting from Big Corp to Startup00:11:24 - Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs00:13:04 - Learning Go-to-Market Fundamentals00:15:27 - Humility and Customer-Centric Product Building00:18:02 - Maple Billing's Mission and Invitation to Connect --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Co-Founder @ Digitanity, Dane Vignjevic. Dane shares the inspiration behind Digitanity, explaining how the team noticed a need in the industry while working together in IT. They wanted to provide a solution where clients could hire employees through Digitanity, allowing for better management and retention of staff. Throughout our conversation, Dane emphasizes the importance of cultural fit and the ability to provide clients with employees that are not just a 75% match but a perfect fit for their needs. He also touches on the cost-saving benefits for companies, enabling them to invest more in their local talent by hiring globally. For those looking to start or grow their own business, Dane's advice is clear: have a solid business plan, be prepared for financial ebbs and flows, and stay positive. He also stresses the importance of knowing when to pivot or even stop if things aren't working out. Make sure you check out this episode with Dane Vignjevic! This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Links: Dane Vignjevic, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dane-vig/ Digitanity - www.digitanity.com Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:08 - Introduction to the Inflection Podcast00:00:32 - Welcoming Dane from Digitanity00:00:54 - Inspiration Behind Digitanity00:01:17 - Origins and Evolution of Digitanity00:02:22 - The Employer of Record Model00:03:58 - Transitioning Teams to Client's Company00:05:12 - Post-COVID Impact on Remote Work00:06:02 - Global Talent Access Post-COVID00:07:27 - Customizing EOR Services00:08:10 - Adapting to Client Needs00:09:10 - Overcoming Misconceptions About EOR00:11:00 - Understanding Client Objectives00:11:42 - The Story Behind the Name 'Digitanity'00:12:09 - Anecdotes and Learning Experiences00:17:10 - Quick Word Association Exercise00:18:07 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs00:20:11 - Embracing Pragmatic Optimism00:21:06 - Business Growth in Phoenix, Arizona00:22:45 - Digitanity's Services Beyond Tech00:23:07 - Contact Information for Digitanity --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with the Founder of Chakra UI, Segun Adebayo. Segun shares his unexpected journey from a designer with no coding experience to the mastermind behind one of the most popular open-source projects out there. His story began with a simple desire to build a web app for designing resumes, which led him to gather a team and confront the challenges of translating design into code. This experience illuminated the gap between design and development, inspiring him to create Chakra UI to bridge that divide and streamline the development process. Segun candidly discusses the daunting aspects of open source, from managing a growing community to the constant learning curve presented by contributions from more experienced developers. He emphasizes the importance of drawing boundaries, managing stress, and the necessity of taking breaks to avoid burnout. Segun leaves us with insights on the importance of rest, delegation, and the magic that can happen when we step back and let our projects breathe. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss! This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Links: Segun Adebayo, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/thesegunadebayo/ Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:08 - Introduction to Inflection Podcast00:00:37 - Segun Introduction00:00:55 - Discovering Chakra UI00:01:48 - The Origin Story of Chakra UI00:04:07 - Learning Curve and Building Chakra UI00:06:33 - Early Traction and Open Source Challenges00:07:25 - Managing Open Source and Community00:10:02 - Building a Sustainable Open Source Project00:11:09 - The Community Around Chakra UI00:13:47 - Monetizing Open Source with Chakra UI Pro00:16:24 - The Future of Chakra UI and Open Source Projects00:19:05 - Advice for Launching Open Source Projects00:20:56 - Personal Insights and Open Source Playbook00:23:01 - Setting Boundaries in Open Source00:25:10 - The Reality of Open Source and Financial Expectations00:26:29 - Personal Management and Recharging00:28:53 - Closing Remarks and Thanks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Product and Technology leader, Cameo Doran. Cameo shares her unconventional journey from being a musician to becoming a veteran in the product management space. Her story is a testament to the power of adaptability and the unexpected paths our careers can take. Cameo draws parallels between her time as a musician and her current role, highlighting the importance of collaboration, emotional vulnerability, and the ability to create a safe environment for idea generation—skills that are crucial for a successful product manager. She shares an impactful analogy between the balance of chaos and order in music and product management, suggesting that sometimes more chaos can lead to better, more innovative outcomes. Cameo's journey is a powerful reminder that the skills we acquire in one phase of our life can be invaluable in another. For those looking to break into product management or grow as a leader, remember that embracing a learning mindset and understanding the interplay between different aspects of product development are key to success. Make sure to tune in for this episode with Cameo Doran! This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Links: Cameo Doran, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/cameodoran/⁠⁠ Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:08 - Introduction to Inflection Podcast00:00:45 - Cameo's Journey into Product Management00:01:17 - Transition from Musician to Product Management00:03:14 - Parallels Between Music and Product Management00:05:13 - Music as a Blend of Chaos and Order00:06:12 - Product Management and Dealing with Chaos00:07:46 - The Value of Design Thinking in Product00:08:57 - Encouraging a Culture of Learning in Teams00:10:50 - Advice for Aspiring Product Managers00:13:19 - Importance of Technical Understanding for Product Managers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Product Manager at Kraftful, Anna Carmichael. Anna shares her unique journey into the world of product management, highlighting the value of diverse experiences and the importance of being user-centric. Anna emphasizes the similarities between sales (where she got her career start) and product management, particularly the focus on understanding and addressing customer needs. Anna shares the value of working for small companies and how the opportunity to wear multiple hats is so valuable. She also shares insights on upskilling in product management and how resources are valuable tools for continuous learning. Make sure to check out this episode with Anna Carmichael! This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Links: Anna Carmichael, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anna-carmichael-533114a7/⁠ Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:08 - Introduction to Inflection Podcast00:00:32 - Guest Introduction: Anna Carmichael from Kraftful00:00:47 - Non-Traditional Paths to Product Management00:01:35 - Anna's Career Journey from Sales to Product00:04:09 - The Importance of Empathy in Product Management00:05:33 - Kraftful's Feedback Aggregation Tool00:06:21 - Advice for Pivoting to Product Management00:09:00 - Upskilling as a Product Manager00:11:41 - Personal Recharge and Work-Life Balance00:12:51 - Closing Remarks and Thanks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Chief Operating Officer of Blend Me, Inc. and remote work advocate, Kaleem Clarkson. Kaleem and I tackle the hot topic of remote work and its evolution post-pandemic. We talk about the drop in remote work from the pandemic to now. Yet despite the decrease, remote work is still prominent in the workplace. Kaleem shares the challenges of remote work and strategies for overcoming these challenges. We talk about work-life balance and Kaleem explains why it's an unrealistic goal. Kaleem shares his experience with Blend Me, Inc. and how the company is expanding its' team, looking for consultants to provide on-demand HR leadership to clients. Tune into this episode and learn the answer to the question, "Is remote work dead?" This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Links: Kaleem Clarkson, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/kaleemclarkson/ Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:08 - Introduction to Inflection Podcast00:00:32 - Is Remote Work Dead?00:01:10 - Remote Work Statistics Pre and Post-Pandemic00:01:22 - Motivations Behind Declaring Remote Work Dead00:02:16 - Hybrid Work and Its Evolution00:03:18 - The True Spirit of Hybrid Work00:04:34 - Choice and Flexibility in Hybrid Work00:05:33 - Challenges of Implementing Remote Work00:06:13 - Documentation Culture in Remote Work00:07:06 - Social Connections in Remote Work00:08:10 - Work-Life Integration vs. Work-Life Balance00:09:07 - Strategies for Social Connection in Remote Work00:10:59 - Embracing Work-Life Integration00:11:23 - Tools for Managing Work-Life Integration00:12:11 - Reflecting on Integrated Work Days00:13:17 - The Importance of Documentation and Transparency00:14:11 - The Psychology of Work-Life Integration00:15:13 - The Concept of Work-Life Integration00:16:10 - Managing Feelings of Working Long Hours00:17:35 - Planning and Reflecting on Daily Achievements00:18:40 - The Perception of Work Duration in Remote Settings00:19:01 - Reflecting on Personal and Professional Achievements00:19:13 - Updates and Opportunities at Blend Me Inc. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message