Starteando with Iggy

S2 : E6 Richard Nilsson: Lessons from the Entrepreneurial Trenches

🎙️ Excited to share the sixth and final episode of the second season of Starteando with Iggy! 🚀 🌟
In this special episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Richard Nilsson, a seasoned entrepreneur currently on his second venture. Richard dives deep into his entrepreneurial journey, sharing the challenges he’s faced, the successes he’s celebrated, and the invaluable lessons he’s learned along the way. He also opens up about the emotional and human costs of being an entrepreneur, providing a candid look at the realities behind the business.
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S2 : E5 Deepak Shrivastava: Jumping into something unknown

🎙️ Excited to share the fifth episode of the second season of Starteando with Iggy!! 🚀 🌟
 
In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Deepak Shrivastava, who is currently building his third company - Sunrise.ai 🏗Deepak shares insights from his journey of transitioning from a traditional career path to embracing the entrepreneurial world, along with the valuable lessons and challenges he's encountered.
 
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S2 : E4 Jennifer Wong: An Entrepreneur's Journey

🎙️ Excited to share the fourth episode of the second season of Starteando with Iggy!! 🚀 🌟
In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Jennifer Wong, who is currently building her second company. She shared her entrepreneurial journey with us, including many lessons and challenges she has encountered along the way. It has undoubtedly been one of the most insightful conversations I've had.
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S2 : E3 Seamus McAteer: Is much better to win than to own

🎙️ Excited to share the final episode for the year of Starteando with Iggy!🌟
I had an insightful conversation with Seamus McAteer, the CEO of Speechlab, a seasoned four-time startup founder with successful exits, and a valuable board member across multiple companies. He's a prominent figure who requires little introduction in the startup world.
 
During our conversation, we talked about different topics such as the foundational steps in building a company, the valuable lessons when raising capital, and the intricacies of team development. For instance, we explored the true value of capital and its implications. These were just a few among the many engaging topics covered in the episode.
 
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S2 : E2 Han Yuan: Being in the right place at the right time

Excited to announce the second episode of the second season of Starteando with Iggy, where I had the pleasure of hosting Han-Shen (Han) Yuan, bringing with him over 20+ years of expertise and a treasure trove of invaluable lessons and stories.In this episode, we delve into diverse topics, spanning from the art of building startups to the intricacies of working in well-established companies, exploring the journey of creating and launching products from scratch.Han's vast knowledge encompasses organizational design, product strategy, operations, and software engineering. With executive leadership roles at industry giants like Recharge, Upwork, Netflix, and eBay, he played pivotal roles in the development, scaling, and global launch of cutting-edge product and engineering solutions. Furthermore, Han's entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found several ventures and collaborate with numerous startups. His extensive experience also extends to serving as an interim CPO, CTPO, and CTO, where he has offered invaluable guidance and consulting to executives across diverse organizations.Han holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from University of California, Berkley.If you find this episode as enlightening as we do, I invite you to share it with your friends and colleagues. Your feedback matters – please consider leaving us a rating on your preferred platforms. Happy listening!

S2 : E1 Linda Lee: Mastering Startup Talent

Welcome to the first episode of the second season of Starteando with Iggy! In this episode, we delve deep into the intricate world of talent management in startups, a challenge that plagues many emerging businesses.
Our guest, Linda Lee, brings a wealth of expertise to our conversation, boasting over two decades of invaluable experience within the startup landscape. Linda's remarkable journey includes collaborating with VC-backed startups and founding three ventures of her own. Her extensive background includes holding pivotal HR Global positions in various companies, overseeing operations in over 20 countries across diverse regions. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in anthropology from UCLA, Linda currently serves as the Talent Partner for the AI Fund.
During our conversation, Linda shared fascinating insights from her journey, revealing the invaluable lessons she has learned along the way. From her hands-on experiences to her global perspectives, Linda provides a unique lens through which to understand the complex landscape of talent management in startups among other things.
We are thrilled to present this engaging episode, offering listeners a glimpse into the challenges, triumphs, and strategies of talent management, as seen through the eyes of an industry expert. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the startup world and glean actionable insights that can shape your own entrepreneurial journey.
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S1 : E6 Carlos Alzate: Las Mentas Detrás de las Máquinas - Perspectivas de un Experto en Inteligencia Artificial

En el último episodio de la primera temporada de Starteando con Iggy, tuve la oportunidad de conversar con un verdadero crack: Carlos Alzate. Carlos es Asesor Senior y actual Gerente General de Colombia en AI Fund, y cuenta con una amplia experiencia trabajando en el mundo de las startups. Antes de esto, trabajó como Científico Investigador y Gerente en IBM Research - Irlanda, y también como Becario Postdoctoral en Research Foundation Flanders - FWO y como Investigador Postdoctoral en K.U.Leuven desde enero.
La investigación de Carlos se enfoca en el aprendizaje no supervisado y semi-supervisado utilizando métodos basados en kernel, particularmente en el contexto de clustering espectral. Carlos ha desarrollado nuevos modelos incorporando esparcidad, conocimiento previo e información lateral, y representaciones jerárquicas. Carlos Alzate se graduó con una Maestría en Inteligencia Artificial de KU Leuven y un Doctorado en Ingeniería de KU Leuven. Además, Carlos tiene una licenciatura en ingeniería electrónica de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
Durante la entrevista, Carlos compartió con nosotros su historia y cómo llegó al mundo del emprendimiento. También respondió preguntas muy interesantes como: ¿Cuáles son los aspectos a tener en cuenta a la hora de crear una startup? ¿Qué es la defendibilidad de una idea y por qué es importante? ¿Cuáles son los dos principales campos de la inteligencia artificial generativa? ¿Cómo la IA va a impactar el mundo laboral? entre otras muchas preguntas y temas interesantes.

S1 : E5 Nicolás Rozo: Derecho 101 para startups

En el penúltimo episodio de la primera temporada de Starteando con Iggy, tuve la oportunidad de conversar con uno de los abogados más interesantes que conozco  La primera vez que hablé con Nico, supe que era el tipo de abogado ideal para trabajar en una startup. Nicolas Rozo es abogado de la Javeriana y tiene una maestría en derecho de UCLA. Actualmente, es el General Counsel de Ubits y lideró el proceso de conformar el área legal de la empresa 
 
Durante nuestra charla, hablamos sobre su trayectoria y cómo llegó a trabajar en el mundo del emprendimiento. También abordamos preguntas clave como: ¿cuál es el momento adecuado para que un abogado se una a una startup?, ¿cuáles son las funciones y procesos que pueden impactar de manera significativa?, y, cómo pueden los abogados convertirse en un apoyo vital para los emprendedores y la organización  
 
Arte: Sofía García 

S1 : E4 Camilo Santa: Construir un avión, mientras está en el aire

¡En este episodio de Starteando con Iggy trajimos a un crack! Camilo Santa es Ph. D. y máster en Física, con pregrados en Física e Ingeniería Administrativa. Actualmente trabaja en Bearing.ai, y fue uno de los primeros cinco ingenieros en esta startup. Además, es instructor en FourthBrain.ai y fue profesor de la Universidad de Antioquia.En esta conversación nos cuenta cómo es llegar a un equipo y empezar realmente desde cero, cuáles fueron esos retos a los que se enfrentó y cuáles han sido los mayores aprendizajes que ha obtenido. También da algunas recomendaciones para emprendedores y personas que estén comenzando en este tipo de proyectos, y consejos para quienes quieran iniciar en el mundo de la inteligencia artificial.¡Espero que lo disfruten! Me encantaría saber si les gusta, y ojalá lo puedan compartir para que más personas conozcan sobre este interesante mundo.Arte: Sofía GarcíaCorrección de estilo: Alejandro Merlano Aramburo

TIPS - Qué tener en cuenta antes de entrar a una Startup?

En este cuarto episodio de Starteando con Iggy, quería cerrar el año con TIPS, un nuevo segmento del podcast. En este episodio escucharán recomendaciones y consejos a la hora tener en cuenta cuando decidimos participar en un proceso de selección de una startup o de aceptar una oferta. Podrán conocer reflexiones y preguntas que nos ayudarán a tomar esta decisión a partir de puntos clave que he conversado con varias personas del medio y aprendizajes propios.Espero les ayude en lo que puede ser un punto clave en su carrera profesional y su vida personal y ojalá puedan compartirlo para que más personas conozcan este interesante mundo.Arte: Sofía García