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The Tech Startup Show

The Tech Startup Show

By Charles Calzia

On this show, I'm going to be speaking to and interviewing some amazing guests on tech, entrepreneurship and productivity.

We're going to be delving into what it takes to build a successful startup, the people who are solving problems through software and so much more!

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E7 - YouTube and developer advocacy with Kunal Kushwaha

The Tech Startup ShowJul 17, 2022

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E21 - Productivity Tools with Francesco from Keep Productive

E21 - Productivity Tools with Francesco from Keep Productive

This episode is sponsored by Riverside, the leading all-in-one podcast and video recording platform. Visit Riverside.fm and use the code TSS15 for 15% off a membership plan. I speak to Francesco D’Alessio who has a YouTube channel called Keep Productive with over 400k subscribers, where he reviews tons of new productivity tools and shares some tips on how to use them effectively. Outside of his channel, Francesco has also been working on two startups, ToolFinder, a huge directory of productivity tools, and Bento, an app that helps you focus on the few tasks that really move the needle. We speak about Francesco’s process for creating videos super quickly, the world of productivity tools, and why productive habits and systems are ultimately more important than the tools themselves. Tool Finder Keep Productive YouTube

Mar 05, 202432:21
E20 - Million Dollar Weekend with Noah Kagan

E20 - Million Dollar Weekend with Noah Kagan

This episode is sponsored by Riverside, the leading all in one podcast and video recording platform. Visit Riverside.fm and use the code TSS15 for 15% off a membership plan.

I speak to Noah Kagan, CEO of AppSumo, an incredible directory of software products. He’s also an awesome YouTuber and author of the book Million Dollar Weekend - by the time you’re listening to this, his book has come out. If you take action as you read his book, it can genuinely change your life, as it has for many people already. 

In this episode, we speak about his journey going from starting many businesses in college all the way to building AppSumo, some of the struggles he faced, and the importance of super deep focus. Noah’s Book: https://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/

Noah’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2v8v8te3_u4xhIQ8tGy1g

AppSumo: https://appsumo.com

Feb 01, 202424:07
E19 - Finding sponsorships as creators with Jennifer Phan
Oct 13, 202336:13
E18 - How founders are becoming creators with Yong-Soo Chung
Aug 31, 202346:59
E17 - Building a Q&A AI with Mike Heap
Aug 09, 202325:30
E16 - Startup Accelerators with Will Sacks
Jul 04, 202324:20
E15 - Customer success with Max Weisbrod
Jun 09, 202325:41
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E14 - The world of AgTech with Aaron Shew
May 01, 202330:47
E13 - Building a second brain with Tiago Forte
Mar 27, 202338:41
E12 - The future of programming with John Rush
Jan 17, 202334:43
E11 - Building a startup in HealthTech with Min Lee
Dec 18, 202229:55
E10 - Serial entrepreneurship with John North
Nov 20, 202233:58
E9 - Web3 and renting NFTs with Presence Plumb
Oct 16, 202231:05
E8 - Data science in F1, supermarkets and startups with Rushen Patel
Sep 18, 202227:19
E7 - YouTube and developer advocacy with Kunal Kushwaha

E7 - YouTube and developer advocacy with Kunal Kushwaha

In this episode, I speak to Kunal Kushwaha, developer advocate at Civo, an awesome YouTuber, founder, TedX speaker and hackathon coach. He is building a YouTube channel, the Community Classroom & Kubeworld organizations and so much more! We speak about growing on YouTube, developer advocacy and online learning. Kunal's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KunalKushwaha Kunal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kunalstwt
Jul 17, 202226:24
E6 - Freelance writing with Kjell Vandevyvere

E6 - Freelance writing with Kjell Vandevyvere

In this episode, I speak to Kjell Vandevyvere, a startup writer. He is sharing so much of his writing expertise on topics from how to write good copy to effectively marketing your writing! We speak about managing your time as a freelancer, writing consistently, creating a routine for writing and content creation.


Kjell's website: https://kjellv.com

Kjell's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kjellvdv

Jun 19, 202226:21
E5 - Building a SaaS with Noah Bragg

E5 - Building a SaaS with Noah Bragg

In this episode, I speak to Noah Bragg, an awesome entrepreneur and podcaster. He is building Potion, an awesome tool for rapidly building websites in Notion, in public! We speak about building a SaaS from the ground up, building in public and bootstrapping.


Noah's website: https://noahbragg.com

Noah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/noahwbragg

Potion: https://potion.so

May 15, 202231:01
E4 - Breaking into the VC world with Dominic Lau

E4 - Breaking into the VC world with Dominic Lau

In this episode, I speak to Dominic Lau, an awesome VC. He is principal at Ripple Ventures and is building the RippleX Fellowship Program! We speak about: the VC world; when the right time to seek investment is; and advice for getting started as an entrepreneur.


Dominic Lau: https://www.dominiclau.co

Ripple Ventures: https://www.rippleventures.com

RippleX Fellowship: https://www.fellowship.rippleventures.com

Apr 17, 202219:28
E3 - The importance of alignment with Shawn Axsom

E3 - The importance of alignment with Shawn Axsom

In this episode, I speak to Shawn Axsom, director of engineering at Docker. He is very active on Twitter and started the Here to Help community where he gives advice on leadership, breaking into the tech world and more. We speak about leadership, management, hiring, alignment and so much more!


Connect with Shawn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShawnAxsom

Check out the Here to Help community: https://www.notion.so/heretohelp/Here-To-Help-12bd77846a2540b186f51ad345cc5993

Mar 13, 202226:29
E2 - Building in public with Arvid Kahl

E2 - Building in public with Arvid Kahl

In this episode, I speak to Arvid Kahl, an awesome entrepreneur, author and former software engineer. He sold his SaaS business and now makes it his mission to empower other entrepreneurs around the world. We speak about building in public, imposter syndrome, negativity bias and so much more!

Connect with Arvid on Twitter: https://twitter.com/arvidkahl

All of Arvid's other links: https://linktr.ee/arvidkahl

Feb 27, 202238:16
E1 - Starting with the end in mind with Alan Smith
Jan 23, 202239:15
Welcome to the Tech Startup Show!

Welcome to the Tech Startup Show!

This is our first of many episodes where I will be speaking to and interviewing some incredible guests on tech, entrepreneurship and productivity. 

Thanks for listening!

Jan 16, 202200:41