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Welcome to the Tech Entrepreneur on a Mission podcast. My name is Ton Dobbe. I am the founder of Value Inspiration and the author of ‘The Remarkable Effect’. I envision a world where every B2B SaaS business succeeds because they're creating software their customers would miss if were gone 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆: Research consistently shows 90% of all startups fail. That's bad. What's worse however is that +75% of SaaS Scaleups fail - companies that are supposed to have product-market-fit. Far too few Sc ...
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Looking for purpose-driven career or business advice? Want to match your personal brand with a values-aligned organization? The Caring Economy is your destination. Join us weekly for insightful discussions with influential leaders sharing how they balance purpose, profit, and legacy in today's challenging business landscape. Topics range from corporate social responsibility to brand stewardship and beyond. Discover how to transform your career or business through caring principles. Engage wi ...
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In this thought-provoking episode of The Caring Economy, host Toby Usnik is joined by Adam Weinberg, President of Denison University. Adam is a trailblazer in higher education, pushing the boundaries of what a liberal arts college can achieve in the 21st century. Under his leadership, Denison has not only weathered challenges like the COVID-19 pand…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to help all of us to have conversations that drive action and meaningful connections. My guest is Joaquim Lecha, CEO of Typeform. Joaquim (Kim) is a tech entrepreneur on a big mission, bringing over 20 years of experience in high-growth companies. He started his career in M&A, strategy, …
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to build a successful bootstrapped SaaS company in the highly competitive scheduling software market. My guest is Bridget Harris, Co-founder and CEO of You Can Book Me. Bridget has had three distinct careers, showcasing her versatility and adaptability: She started in the television and …
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In this powerful episode of The Caring Economy podcast, host Toby Usnik welcomes Dave Woodruff, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Join us as we explore Dave’s incredible journey from supporting his brother, Bob Woodruff, through a life-altering injury to building one of the leading grant-making organizations in th…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey from the last 5 years to turn Plum into the best Talent Intelligence solution on the market. My guest is Caitlin MacGregor, Co-Founder and CEO of Plum Caitlin MacGregor co-founded Plum in 2012 and has been an earlier guest on my podcast (#54 in February 2019). She was voted "most likely …
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In this powerful episode of The Caring Economy, host Toby Usnik sits down with Baron Raj Loomba, a visionary philanthropist, entrepreneur, and member of the UK's House of Lords. Baron Loomba shares his deeply personal story of growing up in India, losing his father at a young age, and witnessing the harsh treatment of his widowed mother. These expe…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to make complex code understandable for business leaders. My guest is Matt Van Itallie, Founder and CEO of Sema. Matt has a diverse background spanning law, consulting, education, and tech, and he has held leadership roles at edtech and govtech companies like Social Solutions, and People…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to drive change and adapt as a B2B marketer in an evolving business landscape. My guest is Christian Klepp, Co-Founder of EINBLICK Consulting and Host of the B2B Marketers on a Mission podcast. Christian is a global citizen, entrepreneur, podcast host, and B2B branding expert with over 1…
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In this inspiring episode of The Caring Economy, we sit down with Caitlin Dodge, a creative leader passionate about turning bold ideas into impactful, purpose-driven marketing. With a career dedicated to blending innovation with social good, Caitlin shares her insights on the future of marketing, the importance of aligning business with purpose, an…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to empower business users, especially in SMEs, to easily find insights in their data without technical complexities. My guest is Thomas Wulff Wilhelmsen, Co-founder and CEO of Less. Thomas and his co-founder Daniel previously worked as consultants in the data space before founding Less. …
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In this heartfelt episode of The Caring Economy, we sit down with Lynne Hughes, the inspiring founder and CEO of Comfort Zone Camp (CZC). By the age of 12, Lynne had tragically lost both of her parents, leaving her to navigate the complex world of grief as a child. But out of her personal loss came a powerful mission: to help grieving children find…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey in identifying an emerging opportunity and building an innovative, fast-growing company that transforms how we shop online. My guest is Angelo Coletta, CEO and Co-founder of Zakeke. Angelo is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and exited multiple companies. In 2017 he co-founded Zakek…
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In this thought-provoking episode of The Caring Economy, host Toby Usnik sits down with the legendary Esther Dyson—journalist, investor, and visionary. Esther's career spans decades of innovation, from shaping the early tech world to her current passion for preventive healthcare. Join us as we dive deep into Esther's incredible journey, exploring h…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to make social a positive place again - for everyone. My guest is Matthew McGrory, CEO of Arwen AI. Matthew is a tech- entrepreneur on a big mission. He has held tech leadership roles: IT Director at Logicalis, Director Managed Services at Acora, and Managing Director at Carrenza (a clou…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to take GTM efficiency to the next level for enterprise SaaS companies. My guest is Josh Ellars, CEO of OpenGTM. Josh has over 15 years of experience leading successful go-to-market (GTM) functions at high-growth SaaS companies like Metalogix, Qualtrics, and OpenGov. This extensive backg…
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Join us in this inspiring episode of The Caring Economy as we sit down with Amy Freitag, a dynamic leader at the helm of the New York Community Trust. Amy shares her fascinating journey from her roots in Akron, Ohio, to becoming a key figure in New York's philanthropic landscape. With over 100 years of legacy behind the Trust, Amy offers insights i…
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#326 - Niklas Hanitsch, CEO of SECJUR - on balancing culture and growth challenges A story about maintaining a blue ocean market in the rapidly evolving compliance automation landscape. This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to sustain in a heavily competitive market. My guest is Niklas Hanitsch, Co-founder and CEO of SECJUR.…
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Join us for an inspiring episode of The Caring Economy as host Toby Usnik interviews Lynette Bell, President of the Truist Foundation. With a focus on strategic philanthropy, economic mobility, and community development, Lynette shares her journey from a banking career to leading initiatives that uplift underserved communities. Learn how Lynette is…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to finally solve the problem of managing all your personal and professional relationships. My guest is Matt Achariam, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Clay. Matt has a diverse background in product development and design. He was a principal at design agency FortySix, working with clients like Di…
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Welcome to The Caring Economy with your host Toby Usnik. In our latest episode, we're honored to feature Rebecca Williford, the President and CEO of Disability Rights Advocates (DRA), the nation's leading nonprofit legal center focused on disability rights impact litigation. Rebecca shares her incredible journey from a legal fellow to CEO, detailin…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to build a business that can survive crises and emerge stronger every time. My guest is Lee Rubin, founder and CEO of Confetti. Lee is a visionary culture leader with over a decade of experience in B2B sales. In 2014 she founded Wekudo - a remote corporate event planning agency. The idea…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to create a sticky and healthy B2B SaaS business. My guest is Emeric Ernoult, Founder and CEO of Agorapulse. Emeric is a serial entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in social media and SaaS. He co-founded affinitiz, one of the first modern social network SaaS platforms in France in t…
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Father Edwin Leahy’s journey is a testament to commitment, resilience, and transformative leadership. He became the 23rd Headmaster of St. Benedict’s Prep in 1972, a role he assumed at the age of 26. Under his guidance, the school reopened its doors after a brief closure, starting with just 89 students and 14 faculty members, including thirteen mon…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to turn a startup into a +$100M ARR growth business. My guest is Jim Yu, Founder & Exec Chair at BrightEdge Jim Yu is the visionary. He started his career at Mercator Software (now IBM), serving as Director of Product Development, and then moved to Salesforce.com, where he was a Director…
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Joan Steinberg’s journey is one of passion and purpose. Starting her career in public relations and the nonprofit sector, Joan found her true calling at Morgan Stanley, where she has been making a significant impact for over two decades. With a focus on strategic philanthropic efforts, Joan has spearheaded initiatives that have benefited over 37 mi…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to solve the most challenging productivity challenge in Manufacturing: human action. My guest is Max Fischer, Founder and CEO of Deltia. Max is a mechanical engineer. In 2014 he was a founding member of HackZurich, the largest hackathon Switzerland has ever seen. In 2015 he co-founded Ac…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to redefine the way we learn and solve the growing skills gap. My guest is Ruban Phukan, CEO of Goodgist. Ruban is a serial entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience building technology products that solve real-world problems. He's written books about AI and holds several pat…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey that required a 180-degree pivot to find strong product market fit. My guest is Ryan Leitzeiser, Co-founder and CEO of Obie Insurance. Ryan has over 10 years of experience in an executive role in technology and commercial real estate (CRE) investment and development. Having worked at Hud…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to build a lean organization that has the power to win the biggest brands in the retail market. My guest is Ed Bradley, CEO of Virtualstock. Ed started his career in wholesale distribution and has extensive international experience in Supply Chain across Australia, Singapore, United Stat…
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Hey there, friends! I’m Toby Usnik, and I'm thrilled to share the latest episode of The Caring Economy with you. Today, we have the privilege of chatting with Traci Sanders, the incredible VP-Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Verizon. Traci is a true pioneer in fostering an inclusive workplace, and her journey is nothing short of i…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to change the way we think and use about Business Intelligence. My guest is Ryan Janssen, Co-founder and CEO of Zenlytic. Ryan is a serial entrepreneur and visionary leader in data analytics and AI. He brings experience from previous roles at Ernst & Young, McKinsey, Private Equity and v…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to solve a global challenge: helping field sales sell more and faster. My guest is Zach Barney, Co-founder and CEO of Mobly. Zach Barney is an experienced SaaS sales leader and entrepreneur. He has been building and leading SaaS sales teams since 2010 at companies like Vehlo, Nearmap, Te…
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Join host Toby Usnik on The Caring Economy as he sits down with Vladimir Botsvadze, a luminary in digital transformation and marketing. In this episode, Vladimir shares his extraordinary journey from growing up in Georgia to becoming a globally recognized thought leader and influencer. Vladimir, named the #1 Global Marketing Thought Leader by Think…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to outcompete everyone in the category. My guest is JJ (Projjal) Ghatak, Co-founder & CEO of OnLoop. JJ (Projjal) is a tech entrepreneur on a mission. He held business leadership roles across technology (Uber), management consulting (Accenture Strategy) and corporate development (Essar C…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to win the global content plagiarism battle. My guest is Jon Gillham, CEO of Originality AI. Jon Gillham is a tech entrepreneur on a mission. Before he started his SaaS business, he ran a content marketing agency. Having been one of the earliest adopters of generative AI through his agen…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to tackle a very challenging industry problem and scale impact. My guest is Theo Saville, Co-founder and CEO of CloudNC Theo is a Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineer (M.Eng, University of Warwick), with a background in defense, laser-based metals 3D printing research at Warwick Manufac…
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Join us on this enlightening episode of "The Caring Economy," where we dive into the remarkable journey of Lindsey Savage, a senior vice president at Blackstone and a staunch advocate for military spouses in the legal profession. Discover how Lindsay is transforming the landscape for military spouse attorneys through her pioneering efforts with the…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to solve the non-trivial testing problems of some companies that we all blindly rely on . My guest is Harpreet Singh, Co-CEO of Launchable. Harpreet is an entrepreneur, innovator, developer, creative product leader, and seasoned DevOps leader who has dedicated his life to building new so…
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In this enlightening episode of The Caring Economy, join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Dr. Dev Pragad, CEO of Newsweek. Discover how a background in technology and academia fueled his innovative approach to revitalizing one of the world's most storied media brands. Dr. Pragad shares candid insights into the strategic decisions that …
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to create meaningful global change by making problem creators responsible for solving it together through technology. My guest is Oscar Rundqvist, CEO of eComID. Oscar is a tech entrepreneur on a mission. A massive mission. He's founded and led multiple companies since 2010 - and has als…
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Gain valuable advice from Fabio on building a successful career in media law, emphasizing the importance of resilience, adaptability, and ethical decision-making. Join us on Spotify for a riveting conversation with Fabio Bertoni, where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the crucial role legal minds play in the world of media and journalism. Whet…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to use AI in a way that makes salespeople more human again. My guest is JB Daguené, Founder and CEO of Evergrowth. JB is tech-entrepreneur on a mission. He's had an impressive career in B2B SaaS Sales and has advised multiple tech companies for well over a decade. He's addicted to endura…
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Join us on "The Caring Economy" as we sit down with Daryl Brewster, the spirited CEO of CECP, whose career is a masterclass in marrying commerce with conscience. With a storied resume that spans over 30 years, including leading multimillion-dollar businesses and orchestrating significant corporate comebacks, Daryl is now turning the tide towards in…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to turn a Defense Contractor product spin-off into a scalable SaaS business. My guest is Masha Petrova Ph.D., Co-founder and CEO of Nullspace After receiving her PhD in aerospace engineering, Dr. Petrova spent 15+ years in the engineering simulation and design software industry, includin…
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Welcome to this inspiring episode of The Caring Economy, hosted by Toby Usnik. Today, we're venturing into the extraordinary lives of Andi and Randy Almond, a remarkable couple who, alongside their children Finn and Aria, took the bold step of turning the world into their classroom for an entire year. Andi Almond, a seasoned leader in strategic com…
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This podcast interview focuses on do's & don'ts that matter if you want your Service business to become successful in SaaS. My guest is Slava Libman, CEO of FTD Solutions. Slava is a driven innovator with +25 years of international experience and thought leader in the space of environmental sustainability in industrial facilities. He has a PhD in E…
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Dive into a captivating episode of "The Caring Economy" as we welcome Tara Grieb, the dynamic Director of Operations at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. Join host Toby Usnik on a journey through Tara's inspiring evolution from a childhood filled with awe at airshows to spearheading the future of one of America's most cherished historical aviation sites. Di…
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This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to solve the growing issue of knowledge worker unproductivity. My guest is Pete Christothoulou, CEO of Xembly. Pete Christothoulou is a serial entrepreneur. In 2003, he co-founded Marche, a publicly traded conversational analytics business. In November 2020 he founded Xembly - The first …
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This podcast outlines key strategies for SaaS CEOs to explore in 2024 to optimally prepare for 2025. My guest is Vinnie Mirchandani, Founder of Deal Architect. Vinnie has become a regular guest on my podcast. This is the fourth time over the past 7 seasons. He’s the founder of Deal Architect – a Technology strategy and negotiation firm, a former Ga…
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Join us on "The Caring Economy" as we commemorate a significant milestone: the 75th anniversary of the John Deere Foundation. Since its inception in 1948, the Foundation has been a beacon of hope, contributing over $400 million to foster community growth, enhance access to nutrition, shelter, and education, and support marginalized youths and nonpr…
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