In this episode of the Zero to Traction podcast, JDM and Cameron discuss essential strategies for first-time founders to scale their startups, emphasizing the importance of building a competent team.
Recorded live at the Carlson Center at Sacramento State, the guys share insights into the significance of founder-market fit, team dynamics, and advisory boards in attracting investors and gaining traction.
And then, plot twist!
They move on to explore the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT to facilitate various startup tasks, from customer discovery to rapid prototyping. They argue that AI, when used effectively, can significantly boost a startup's operational efficiency and innovation.
The episode concludes, as usual, with “frivolous thoughts" about bizarre ADHD traits and motivational concepts.
Things referenced in the show:
The Startup Challenge (9/27—9/29) — here is a quick overview:
Zero to Traction is a weekly podcast about how first-time founders create companies that scale, co-hosted by Cameron Law, Executive Director of the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Sac State, and JDM aka Josh David Miller, who facilitates the launch of scale of startups at The Right Box.
The "with nothing but your wits and AI" edition