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!
The First Customer
Latest Episodes
The First Customer - The Hidden Systems Protecting 86 Million Kids with Co-Founder Martin Lukac
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Martin Lukac, co-founder and CTO of Nexleaf Analytics. Martin shares how his early work in wireless sensor networks during his PhD at University of California Los Angeles laid the fou...
The First Customer - Why Authentic Relationships Beat Spam Sales with CTO Ryan Johnson
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Ryan Johnson, the CTO and VP of Engineering at Seek.Growing up on a farm in Central California, Ryan learned early lessons about hard work, authenticity, and service—values that later guid...
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The First Customer - How To Spot Winning Founders with Bo Motlagh and Frank Shultz
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Bo Motlagh and Frank Shultz, co-founders of United Effects Ventures.Bo shares how his upbringing in a family of business owners instilled an early work ethic, while Frank reflects on lesso...
The First Customer - Protecting Clients in a Rapidly Changing Cyber World with Mike, Brian & Mike
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview the leadership team behind Appalachia Technologies—partners Mike Romano and Brian Stone, along with president Mike Williams.Mike Romano talked about how the company first came together mo...
The First Customer - The Fast Lane of Small Business Lending with Founder Ryan Rosett
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Ryan Rosett, Co-CEO and founder of Credibly.Ryan shares how growing up in a family of entrepreneurs in Detroit influenced his understanding of the ebbs and flows of small businesses and ta...
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