The First Customer
Ever wondered how to use your experience to start or grow a business?
The First Customer intimately dissects successful entrepreneurs journeys to their first customer. Learn from practical real-life examples of regular people transforming into superheroes by starting their own business.
Buckle up … the rocket is taking off!
Podcasting since 2022 • 236 episodes
The First Customer
Latest Episodes
The First Customer - Owning the Backend Instead of Renting It with Founder Matt Cullerton
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Matt Cullerton, founder of Mavric Tech and creator of Apso. Matt reflects on growing up in Reston, Virginia, early lessons from working in restaurants, and his first venture — an inde...
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Episode 238
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The First Customer - Building Companies Without Losing the Plot with Co-Founder Dan Goldsmith
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview with Dan Goldsmith, co-founder and chairman of Tendo and co-founder of Proofpoint Capital. Dan shares stories from his Philadelphia roots, the early formation of his grit, and the min...
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Episode 237
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The First Customer - Turning a Professional Low Point into Opportunity with Co-Founder Joel Reed
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Joel Reed, CEO and founder of Open Arc.Joel starts to unpack the long, nonlinear journey of building a software consulting company that’s lasted more than 20 years. Joel shares how a...
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Episode 236
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The First Customer - The Role of Genuine Connection in Tech Leadership with Calvin Hendryx-Parker
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Calvin Hendryx-Parker, CTO and co-founder of Six Feet Up.Calvin shares the origin story behind Six Feet Up’s unforgettable name—drawn from his family’s mortuary business—and how servant le...
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Episode 235
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The First Customer - Understanding Player Development Through Motion Data with Founder Bill Near
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Bill Near, Founder and CEO of Helios, a performance wearable helping hockey players and teams improve faster through motion-based data and video integration. Bill breaks down Helios’ firs...
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Episode 234
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