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 • 235 episodes
The First Customer
Latest Episodes
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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The First Customer - From Open Source to Enterprise Dominance with Testkube Co-founder Ole Lensmar
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Ole Lensmar, co-founder and CTO of Testkube.Ole shares his unique perspective growing up across Germany, the US, and Sweden, and how those experiences shaped his adaptability and approach ...
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Episode 233
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