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 • 234 episodes
The First Customer
Latest Episodes
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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The First Customer - Lessons From a Career Too Big for a Business Card with Founder Det Ansinn
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Det Ansinn, the founder of Brick Simple LLC, serial entrepreneur with four successful exits, and current CEO of MedTech company Neuralert. Det shares his journey from pumping gas at t...
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Episode 232
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