Now that you have money in the bank, it’s time to execute on the plan you have been talking about for months! And the first step is usually hiring the initial team that will help you materialize your vision and grow the product’s potential.

Now that you have money in the bank, it’s time to execute on the plan you have been talking about for months! And the first step is usually hiring the initial team that will help you materialize your vision and grow the product’s potential.

7: Hiring & Building Up the Initial Team!

This week we are talking about Seed Funding Your Startup. Now that you have built your MVP and have gone live with as many customers or users as possible, it's time to think about the next steps! This is what we are talking about in this episode: What are the questions you should ask before deciding to raise your seed round? Our own store of seed funding at Knowledge Officer. The lessons we learn during the fundraising journey.

This week we are talking about Seed Funding Your Startup. Now that you have built your MVP and have gone live with as many customers or users as possible, it's time to think about the next steps! This is what we are talking about in this episode: What are the questions you should ask before deciding to raise your seed round? Our own store of seed funding at Knowledge Officer. The lessons we learn during the fundraising journey.

6: Lessons Learnt Seed Funding our Startup

This is the 6th episode of Startup Insiders where we share the experiences and challenges we face while building Knowledge Officer. Hope you find these lessons interesting and useful for YOUR journey. This week we are talking about the MVP stage. Now you have done your research and talked to as many of your target audiences as possible. It might be the right time to start building an MVP to test those hypotheses that you have in mind and see if your intended results can become realized in actual outcome.

This is the 6th episode of Startup Insiders where we share the experiences and challenges we face while building Knowledge Officer. Hope you find these lessons interesting and useful for YOUR journey. This week we are talking about the MVP stage. Now you have done your research and talked to as many of your target audiences as possible. It might be the right time to start building an MVP to test those hypotheses that you have in mind and see if your intended results can become realized in actual outcome.

5: What the heck is an MVP or Traction!

In this episode, we invited the founders of Brimore, Magalix and Stacks to tell us about their pre-MVP stories. We highly recommend listening to their stories and learning from their experience. Hope you like this episode and stay tuned to more episodes of "Startup Insiders" delivered by Knowledge Officer

In this episode, we invited the founders of Brimore, Magalix and Stacks to tell us about their pre-MVP stories. We highly recommend listening to their stories and learning from their experience. Hope you like this episode and stay tuned to more episodes of "Startup Insiders" delivered by Knowledge Officer

4: Real Entrepreneurs Sharing their Pre-MVP Stories

Three activities you should be doing before taking the serious steps and building an MVP for your solution: 1- Go through the Ideation and Problem Validation phases and ensure you are working on the right problem. 2- Ensure Problem-Founder Fit and that your team has the right edge for this specific problem 3- Do an initial Market Research to assess the opportunity and the risk Listen to the full episode and share your feedback

Three activities you should be doing before taking the serious steps and building an MVP for your solution: 1- Go through the Ideation and Problem Validation phases and ensure you are working on the right problem. 2- Ensure Problem-Founder Fit and that your team has the right edge for this specific problem 3- Do an initial Market Research to assess the opportunity and the risk Listen to the full episode and share your feedback

3: What should you do in the pre-MVP stage?

Can you build a startup while having a full-time job? I have been in dozens of situations where people have been sharing their thoughts about this topic. For the most part, people were mostly against it. Their viewpoint was that building a startup needs focus and dedication which makes it very hard to progress in your startup even at an early stage while having another full-time commitment.  The only problem I have with this argument is that it’s making the barrier to entry so high and misleading. Many full-timers can’t even think about the idea. But as with every topic, there is always “It depends”  and in this episode, we want to share some of our learnings on that front.

Can you build a startup while having a full-time job? I have been in dozens of situations where people have been sharing their thoughts about this topic. For the most part, people were mostly against it. Their viewpoint was that building a startup needs focus and dedication which makes it very hard to progress in your startup even at an early stage while having another full-time commitment.  The only problem I have with this argument is that it’s making the barrier to entry so high and misleading. Many full-timers can’t even think about the idea. But as with every topic, there is always “It depends”  and in this episode, we want to share some of our learnings on that front.

2: Can you build a startup while having a full-time job?

The web is full of advice about building startups, yet we struggled to understand why hasn’t anyone thought of sharing his experience live at each stage. We are not just talking about reflections. We are talking about sharing every step and every learning week by week. And that's what we plan to do! In Startup Insiders, We will be telling you about our activities, how we plan and execute, how we prioritize and what we really care about. We will also be having some of our advisors and founders in our network with whom we will reflect upon what we learnt and try to give you knowledge in a nutshell. We are still young entrepreneurs who are trying to navigate through the wildness and find success, that’s why we’ll be sharing with you some of the challenges we face and ask you for advice and feedback.

The web is full of advice about building startups, yet we struggled to understand why hasn’t anyone thought of sharing his experience live at each stage. We are not just talking about reflections. We are talking about sharing every step and every learning week by week. And that's what we plan to do! In Startup Insiders, We will be telling you about our activities, how we plan and execute, how we prioritize and what we really care about. We will also be having some of our advisors and founders in our network with whom we will reflect upon what we learnt and try to give you knowledge in a nutshell. We are still young entrepreneurs who are trying to navigate through the wildness and find success, that’s why we’ll be sharing with you some of the challenges we face and ask you for advice and feedback.

1: Behind the scenes of building a startup

Startup Insiders is an original podcast, hosted by Knowledge Officer’s CEO and cofounder, Ahmed El-Sharkasy.In each episode, El-Sharkasy and his guest share a day at Knowledge Officer, with all the challenges facing his newly established startup and how he and the team got to overcome them.Startup Insiders brings real-time experiences to entrepreneurs and provides the knowledge essential to startup success during the early days.

Startup Insiders is an original podcast, hosted by Knowledge Officer’s CEO and cofounder, Ahmed El-Sharkasy. In each episode, El-Sharkasy and his guest share a day at Knowledge Officer, with all the challenges facing his newly established startup and how he and the team got to overcome them. Startup Insiders brings real-time experiences to entrepreneurs and provides the knowledge essential to startup success during the early days.

Startup Insiders

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[Contains mature themes] He reached out because a year after the discovery of his affair, they aren’t fighting anymore, but they certainly haven’t moved on. Esther guides them towards a more honest conversation, and a revelation about their communication.

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

[Contains mature themes] He reached out because a year after the discovery of his affair, they aren’t fighting anymore, but they certainly haven’t moved on. Esther guides them towards a more honest conversation, and a revelation about their communication.

I've Had Better

 Welcome!  My guest today is Dr. John Gottman, one of the world's leading experts on how to have an amazing relationship.  He and his wife Julie currently operate The Gottman Institute in Seattle, offering numerous resources and training.  Join us for a deep dive into their work!  Dr. Gottman’s findings are largely based on the conclusions he has made over many years of research and observations of couples. He and his team have how to be a master (and avoid being a disaster) at relationship.  Dr. Gottman discusses the following topics:   “The Sound Relationship House” - what is the foundation for a relationship that lasts?  Learn the importance of having high expectations in relationship, and also uncover ways in which what you'd *think* would be good for your relationship is actually counterproductive.  Dr. Gottman identifies Styles of Confronting Conflict:  Volatile, Validating, and Conflict-Avoiding. All of these conflict styles can lead to successful relationships. Learn what to do if you and your partner are mismatched in your conflict style.  Dr. Gottman discusses “bids” we make with our partner as an attempt to connect. Are you a "yes" to your partner's bids? Are they a yes to yours?  “Bids” that fail are often the beginnings of conflict. How do things change if you start paying attention and responding to your partner's bids in a positive way?  Mindfulness is the key to noticing these bids and avoiding conflict.  “Small Things Often” - a reminder to turn toward these bids in the small moments of life.  Dr. Gottman's concept of startup is a way of thinking about what you bring to your interactions with your partner. Do you start in a place that's already positive, and thinking highly of your partner? Or do you start in a place where you are suspecting the worst of your partner?  Build up your emotional bank account with small compliments (deposits).  According to John, there are three phases of any relationship:  Falling in Love (initial), Building Trust (middle), and Cherishing Your Partner (long-term intimacy). What phase are you in? The key to success is using strategies that are appropriate for where you are in your relationship.  The key to more sex is having the freedom to say "no" without being punished for it. If refusing sex can actually have a positive payoff, then it will actually lead to a couple having a more satisfying (and frequent) sex life.  Do you ever wonder how to make a good relationship GREAT? Focus on cherishing your partner.  What if YOU are the only partner who wants to make changes?  Can you make a difference?  Absolutely. Learn how shifts in your approach can have a profound affect on your relationship.  The key to success in a relationship isn't that nothing bad ever happens. It's how well you as a couple learn how to repair after those things occur. John discusses how you can learn to repair, and the positive effects that has on long-term relationships.  Do you know how to decide if you’re in a bad relationship?  When you're with your partner, are you at your best? Or are you veering off towards your worst? Gottman offers this simple guideline for how to know whether to stay or go. Also what to think about BEFORE you decide that you're on the wrong path.   Join us for these topics and more.  Dr. Gottman has practical information that can improve your relationship TODAY!   Links and Resources:  What Makes Love Last: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal by Dr. John Gottman  The Gottman Institute, Seattle   www.gottman.com    www.neilsattin.com/gottman    (visit to download a .pdf of this episode guide along with John Gottman's "Dreams in Conflict" exercise to help couples who seem to have irreconcilable differences. You can also text “PASSION” to 33444 for instructions on how to download the guide. If you download the guide within the first week of this show's airing, you will also qualify for a chance to win a free signed copy of Dr. Gottman’s book "What Makes Love Last".) The Relationship Alive Community on Facebook Amazing intro/outro music provided courtesy of: The Railsplitters - Check them Out! 

Relationship Alive!

Welcome!  My guest today is Dr. John Gottman, one of the world's leading experts on how to have an amazing relationship.  He and his wife Julie currently operate The Gottman Institute in Seattle, offering numerous resources and training.  Join us for a deep dive into their work! Dr. Gottman’s findings are largely based on the conclusions he has made over many years of research and observations of couples. He and his team have how to be a master (and avoid being a disaster) at relationship. Dr. Gottman discusses the following topics: <ul> <li> “The Sound Relationship House” - what is the foundation for a relationship that lasts?</li> <li> Learn the importance of having high expectations in relationship, and also uncover ways in which what you'd *think* would be good for your relationship is actually counterproductive.</li> <li> Dr. Gottman identifies Styles of Confronting Conflict:  Volatile, Validating, and Conflict-Avoiding. All of these conflict styles can lead to successful relationships. Learn what to do if you and your partner are mismatched in your conflict style.</li> <li> Dr. Gottman discusses “bids” we make with our partner as an attempt to connect. Are you a "yes" to your partner's bids? Are they a yes to yours?</li> <li> “Bids” that fail are often the beginnings of conflict. How do things change if you start paying attention and responding to your partner's bids in a positive way?</li> <li> Mindfulness is the key to noticing these bids and avoiding conflict.</li> <li> “Small Things Often” - a reminder to turn toward these bids in the small moments of life.</li> <li> Dr. Gottman's concept of startup is a way of thinking about what you bring to your interactions with your partner. Do you start in a place that's already positive, and thinking highly of your partner? Or do you start in a place where you are suspecting the worst of your partner?</li> <li> Build up your emotional bank account with small compliments (deposits).</li> <li> According to John, there are three phases of any relationship:  Falling in Love (initial), Building Trust (middle), and Cherishing Your Partner (long-term intimacy). What phase are you in? The key to success is using strategies that are appropriate for where you are in your relationship.</li> <li> The key to more sex is having the freedom to say "no" without being punished for it. If refusing sex can actually have a positive payoff, then it will actually lead to a couple having a more satisfying (and frequent) sex life.</li> <li> Do you ever wonder how to make a good relationship GREAT? Focus on cherishing your partner.</li> <li> What if YOU are the only partner who wants to make changes?  Can you make a difference?  Absolutely. Learn how shifts in your approach can have a profound affect on your relationship.</li> <li> The key to success in a relationship isn't that nothing bad ever happens. It's how well you as a couple learn how to repair after those things occur. John discusses how you can learn to repair, and the positive effects that has on long-term relationships.</li> <li> Do you know how to decide if you’re in a bad relationship?  When you're with your partner, are you at your best? Or are you veering off towards your worst? Gottman offers this simple guideline for how to know whether to stay or go. Also what to think about BEFORE you decide that you're on the wrong path.</li> </ul> Join us for these topics and more.  Dr. Gottman has practical information that can improve your relationship TODAY!  Links and Resources: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Love-Last-Betrayal/dp/1451608489/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What Makes Love Last: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal</a> by Dr. John Gottman The Gottman Institute, Seattle <a href="http://www.gottman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.gottman.com</a> <a href="http://www.neilsattin.com/gottman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.neilsattin.com/gottman</a>    (visit to download a .pdf of this episode guide along with John Gottman's "Dreams in Conflict" exercise to help couples who seem to have irreconcilable differences. You can also text “PASSION” to 33444 for instructions on how to download the guide. If you download the guide within the first week of this show's airing, you will also qualify for a chance to win a free signed copy of Dr. Gottman’s book "What Makes Love Last".) The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/RelationshipAliveCommunity/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Relationship Alive Community</a> on Facebook Amazing intro/outro music provided courtesy of: <a href="http://www.therailsplitters.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Railsplitters - Check them Out! </a>

01: John Gottman - How to Be a Master of Relationship

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The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

When Axton Betz-Hamilton was 11 years old, her parents' identities were stolen. At that time, in the early 90s, consumer protection services for identity theft victims were basically non-existent. So the family dealt with the consequences as best they could. But then when Axton got to college, she realized that her identity had been stolen as well. Her credit score was in the lowest 2%.  As she was working to restore her credit, she inadvertently discovered who had stolen the family's identity. It would change everything forever.   View the photograph Axton describes here.   Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: iTunes.com/CriminalShow. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our newsletter, The Accomplice. If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a How to Listen guide based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by Julienne Alexander.

Criminal

When Axton Betz-Hamilton was 11 years old, her parents' identities were stolen. At that time, in the early 90s, consumer protection services for identity theft victims were basically non-existent. So the family dealt with the consequences as best they could. But then when Axton got to college, she realized that her identity had been stolen as well. Her credit score was in the lowest 2%.  As she was working to restore her credit, she inadvertently discovered who had stolen the family's identity. It would change everything forever.   View the photograph Axton describes <a href="http://thisiscriminal.com/episode-51-money-tree-8-23-2016/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.   <a href="https://thisiscriminal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Criminal</a> is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: <a href="http://thisiscriminal.us13.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=25658e45f07309154fbf5f23f&amp;id=222e220f7c&amp;e=08e90c50c7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes.com/CriminalShow.</a> Say hello on <a href="https://twitter.com/CriminalShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsCriminal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/criminal_podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Sign up for our newsletter, <a href="http://thisiscriminal.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=25658e45f07309154fbf5f23f&amp;id=a7d08cb6bd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Accomplice.</a> If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a <a href="http://www.thisiscriminal.com/about#howToListen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Listen guide</a> based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by <a href="http://www.yssrs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julienne Alexander</a>.

Episode 51: Money Tree

[Part 3 of 3] You may think you know the story, but do you… This is the chilling conclusion to Jonestown. Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Researched and written by Milly Raso For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-60-jonestown-part-3

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[Part 3 of 3] You may think you know the story, but do you… This is the chilling conclusion to Jonestown. Episode narrated by the <a href="https://twitter.com/casefilehost" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anonymous Host</a> Researched and written by Milly Raso For all credits and sources please visit <a href="http://casefilepodcast.com/case-60-jonestown-part-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://casefilepodcast.com/case-60-jonestown-part-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">casefilepodcast.com/case-60-jonestown-part-3</a>

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