Episode Notes In this episode, Ray Walia interviews Ali Tajskandar, the founder and CEO of Wishpond. Wishpond is a marketing tech company that specializes in helping small businesses thrive in the online marketing realm. Tajskandar discusses the challenges faced by small businesses and how Wishpond's comprehensive marketing platform bridges the gap by providing essential tools for effective online marketing. Learn how Wishpond empowers small businesses with features like attracting new customers, nurturing leads, managing customer relationships, and tracking campaign effectiveness. Discover ho ..read more

Collin Stewart is a resilient entrepreneur who co-founded Predictable Revenue, a company that helps business' grow with outbound sales development. Collin has gone through some serious f*ck ups and shares them all with us. He talks about the problems he faced as an early founder and knows that many can relate. This episode may help a lot of early startup founders avoid these challenges ..read more

We are concluding our last episode in our #FounderJourneySeries Season 1 with Lloyed Lobo. He is the Co-founder and President of Boast.AI and our Traction conference Co-founder! Lloyed walks us through his humble beginnings growing up in Kuwait, the switch that made him jump ship into starting his own company, building a tech company in San Francisco, work life balance and of course, some solid entrepreneurial advice ..read more

James Clift has been building companies for 15 years. He started his first company when he was 15, importing cars from the US and flipping them in Vancouver. Currently, he is the founder of Holopod, an app that helps you get your best work done on Slack. In this weeks episode, he talks about challenges he has faced as a founder, how to not fall into the trap of thinking small, and wants to encourage YOU to build something in the next 3 months ..read more

Kelly Hoey is the author of Build Your Dream Network. She is also one of the most influential women in the tech industry. She's an entrepreneur, speaker, one of the most well connected people in New York's startup scene, and a proud Canadian! In this episode Kelly gives us examples of how to stand out from the crowd, why you should build a business on limited resources, and how to create some great opportunities for yourself ..read more

Episode Notes Dive into "Founder Journey" with host Ray Walia, as we traverse the entrepreneurial terrains of diverse markets. This episode spotlights Tosin Ogunyemi from "Pay My Rent", a platform that's reshaping the way Nigerians save for their annual rent. Learn how this solution, birthed from unique African challenges, is now navigating the Canadian mortgage environment. Plus, get insights into the nuances of managing a global remote team amidst cultural shifts. If you're intrigued by how startups pivot, adapt, and thrive across continents, this episode is a must-listen. ? Learn more about ..read more

Charlyne Fothergill is the Sr. HR Business Partner at CTO.AI, a serverless Kubernetes platform for building, deploying and managing Cloud Native workflows. Charlyne, who is constantly surrounded by entrepreneurs, brings a meaningful HR perspective in this episode. She has seen and dealt with many cofounder issues. She talks about what to look for in a cofounder, the steps you should take to ensure a successful cofounder relationship, and what you need to do when there are disagreements ..read more

Episode Notes Join Ray Walia as he embarks on a captivating exploration of Syed Ahmed's transformative journey from a fresh-faced entrepreneur to the driving force behind OnTraccr, a game-changing proptech startup. In this episode, Syed candidly recounts the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that have marked his path, shedding light on the resilience and adaptability required to pivot a business based on customer needs. Beyond the tech, it's a deep dive into the heart and soul of entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of mental well-being, community support, and the relentless pursuit ..read more

Join us in this eye-opening episode of 'Founder Journey,' where we explore the cutting-edge world of hyperspectral imaging and delve into the highs and lows of being a founder with Francis Doumet, CEO of Metaspectral. From the exciting advancements in technology, including 100 times more information collection than conventional cameras, to the real-life challenges faced by entrepreneurs, this episode offers a holistic view. Learn about Metaspectral's significant impact on recycling, space exploration, and even naval technology, while also uncovering the personal tactics that help founders endu ..read more

Not only is Dr. Alexandra Greenhill a physician with her own practice, but she is the CEO of 2 tech companies as well. Dr. Greenhill dives deep into the needs of the medical industry, a favorite book that has helped her in her entrepreneurial journey, and how she leverages Traction conference to her benefit. https://careteam.tech ..read more