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The First Customer
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Приєднався 17 жов 2022
Hosted by Jay Aigner, sponsored by JDAQA Software Testing (jdaqa.com).
Exciting founders of awesome companies tell their story and how they got their first customer.
Exciting founders of awesome companies tell their story and how they got their first customer.
The First Customer - The Quiet Wins: The Formula for Progress with Founder and CEO Sean Languedoc
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Sean Languedoc, Founder and CEO of Outforce AI.
Sean recounts his unconventional start in business, inspired by advice to "learn by doing" instead of pursuing an MBA. He shares his experience launching a tourism venture during Expo 86 in Vancouver, which taught him the value of adaptability when the business didn’t take off as expected. From there, Sean explored various industries, including commercial real estate and digital media, with each venture teaching him new lessons about scaling, market fit, and the importance of pivoting when initial strategies faced challenges.
Sean also discusses how these experiences eventually led to the creation of Outforce.ai, which helps entrepreneurs connect with specialized outsourcing agencies. Drawing from personal frustrations in finding the right engineering talent and outsourcing partners, Sean explains the value of selecting agencies based on tech stack, availability, and cultural fit. With a database of 79,000 agencies, Outforce.ai streamlines the process for startups looking to build products efficiently without sacrificing equity. Sean emphasizes that the right outsourcing partnership can bridge gaps in early-stage development, enabling founders to focus on product-market fit and scale their ventures.
Explore how Sean Languedoc’s thoughtful approach to business paved the way for lasting achievements in this episode of The First Customer!
Guest Info:
Outforce AI
www.outforce.ai
Sean Languedoc's LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/seanlanguedoc/
Sean recounts his unconventional start in business, inspired by advice to "learn by doing" instead of pursuing an MBA. He shares his experience launching a tourism venture during Expo 86 in Vancouver, which taught him the value of adaptability when the business didn’t take off as expected. From there, Sean explored various industries, including commercial real estate and digital media, with each venture teaching him new lessons about scaling, market fit, and the importance of pivoting when initial strategies faced challenges.
Sean also discusses how these experiences eventually led to the creation of Outforce.ai, which helps entrepreneurs connect with specialized outsourcing agencies. Drawing from personal frustrations in finding the right engineering talent and outsourcing partners, Sean explains the value of selecting agencies based on tech stack, availability, and cultural fit. With a database of 79,000 agencies, Outforce.ai streamlines the process for startups looking to build products efficiently without sacrificing equity. Sean emphasizes that the right outsourcing partnership can bridge gaps in early-stage development, enabling founders to focus on product-market fit and scale their ventures.
Explore how Sean Languedoc’s thoughtful approach to business paved the way for lasting achievements in this episode of The First Customer!
Guest Info:
Outforce AI
www.outforce.ai
Sean Languedoc's LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/seanlanguedoc/
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The First Customer - Pioneering Solutions for an Inclusive Future with Founder Jordan Saunders
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Jordan Saunders, founder and CEO of NextLink Labs. Jordan reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early days in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, building computers at age 12. He shares how his passion for technology led him to pursue consulting right out of college after studying computer science at Penn State. Over the past decade, J...
The First Customer - Aligning People, Purpose, and Progress with Co-Founder Alex Levin
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Alex Levin, Co-Founder and CEO of Regal.io. Alex grew up in Manhattan with a father who ran a steel service business. Alex absorbed early lessons about business operations and efficiency. While his father’s ventures in technology during the late 90s exposed him to a rapidly changing landscape, Alex initially explored entrepreneurship by selling w...
The First Customer - Decoding Value Creation Through Pricing Strategies with Founder Dan Balcauski
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Dan Balcauski, founder and CPO of Product Tranquility. Dan shared his backstory, growing up in Chicago with no direct entrepreneurial influences but finding his path through engineering and the software industry. He moved to Austin, Texas, over 20 years ago, drawn by its warmer climate and tech opportunities. Initially influenced by the dot-com b...
The First Customer - How To Drive Impactful SEO and Conversion Strategies with CEO Dave Schneider
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Dave Schneider, the CEO of Shortlist.io. Dave shares his upbringing in Ashland, Massachusetts, a small town where entrepreneurship was not encouraged. He explains how his early life and family background led him toward a more traditional career path, but eventually, after working a corporate job, he shifted to a more nomadic lifestyle with his wi...
The First Customer - Embracing the Wild Ride of Breaking Barriers with Founder Donnie Boivin
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Donnie Boivin, Founder and CEO of Success Champions Network. Donnie grew up in a blue-collar family, and never considered starting a business until he was in his 40s. Inspired by thought leaders like Gary Vee and Tim Ferriss, Donnie made the leap after spending nearly two decades in sales, but quickly realized that building a successful business ...
The First Customer - The Power of Subscription Models in E-Commerce with Co-founder Baird Hall
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Baird Hall, co-founder of Churnkey. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, Baird didn’t start his first company until he was 27, though he feels he could have begun earlier. His first venture, a social audio network for sports fans, ultimately failed because while the product had passionate users, it generated no revenue. Baird reflects on how ...
The First Customer - How to Find Your Authentic Voice in A Crowded Market with CEO Lynn Whitbeck
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Lynn Whitbeck, Founder and CEO of Petite2Queen. Lynn grew up in a mid-sized town, and her experience in the Girl Scouts, where she spearheaded a cookie-selling strategy with a shy friend, sparked her love for sales. That early success, along with her passion for helping people, laid the foundation for her sales expertise. Over time, Lynn moved in...
The First Customer - The Transition from Services to Product-focused Business with CTO Len Covello
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Len Covello, CTO and Co-founder of Engage People. Len discusses his early influences, including growing up in Toronto and being inspired by his father, who was an entrepreneur in the catering business. Len's passion for technology started at a young age with his first computer, a Vic 20, and continued to grow as he developed basic programming ski...
The First Customer - How To Ace Your Business Strategy with Co-Founder Andrew Watson
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Andrew Watson, Co-Founder of Igloo Media. Andrew recounts his upbringing in Italy and England, and how his initial aspirations as a tennis player eventually led him to entrepreneurship in the U.S. He describes his collegiate tennis career, where he honed his competitive spirit, which later translated into valuable skills in the business world. An...
The First Customer - Building A Legacy In Ice Cream with Founder Sanket Karamchandani
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Sanket Karamchandani, Founder of Miss Neeta's Ice Cream Parlor. Sanket shared his entrepreneurial journey from a childhood dream inspired by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar to becoming a business owner. Growing up in the Bay Area, Sanket was driven by the desire to pursue something he loved, which he eventually realized was ice cream. Despite his...
The First Customer - Raising the Bar in Digital Journalism with Co-founder and CEO Christopher Wink
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview a very, very, special friend, Christopher Wink, Co-founder and CEO of Technical.ly. Chris discussed his upbringing in a rural corner of Northwest New Jersey, which lacked exposure to technology and entrepreneurship. Despite not coming from a family with a background in journalism or entrepreneurship, Chris shared how his parents' traits-his fathe...
The First Customer - Leveraging AI to Transform and Innovate Business Models with CEO Jeff Bruno
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Jeff Bruno, CEO and Co-founder of B.Modelr. Jeff shares his entrepreneurial journey, which began in Philadelphia, and how his passion for small business finance led him to create his fractional CFO service. However, after realizing the limitations of the service model, Jeff and his partner, Julian Wright, pivoted to focus on building a tech-drive...
The First Customer - From West Coast Setbacks to Mobile App Stardom with CEO Jedidiah Weller
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview a very special friend, Jedidiah Weller, the CEO and Founder of Open Forge and Startup Wars. Jedidiah shares his entrepreneurial journey, beginning in rural Pennsylvania, where he grew up in Amish country. He details how his experiences in a challenging upbringing without strong entrepreneurial role models spurred his drive to succeed. After a dif...
The First Customer - Elevating Athlete Brands Through Game-Changing Moves with Founder Jack Adler
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Jack Adler, CEO and Founder of Out2Win Sports. Jack shares his journey from growing up in Bluebell and Villanova to his time at Syracuse University, where he founded Out2Win Sports in 2021. The idea for his sports marketing firm, which specializes in connecting brands with athlete creators in the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) space, was born during...
The First Customer - The Importance of Taking Risks and Making Mistakes with CEO Leopold van Oosten
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The First Customer - The Importance of Taking Risks and Making Mistakes with CEO Leopold van Oosten
The First Customer - How To Become A Market Maven with Expert In You CEO Ann Carden
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The First Customer - How To Become A Market Maven with Expert In You CEO Ann Carden
The First Customer - Redefining Strategic Consulting for a Changing World with Founder Tomé Duarte
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The First Customer - Redefining Strategic Consulting for a Changing World with Founder Tomé Duarte
The First Customer - Optimizing Success By Blending Process and Creativity with Jennifer Cresswell
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The First Customer - Optimizing Success By Blending Process and Creativity with Jennifer Cresswell
The First Customer - Unleashing the New Era in Content Creation with Founder Tim Branyan
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The First Customer - Unleashing the New Era in Content Creation with Founder Tim Branyan
The First Customer - Shifting Tech Landscapes through Digital Drift with CEO and Founder Jim Keeney
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The First Customer - Shifting Tech Landscapes through Digital Drift with CEO and Founder Jim Keeney
The First Customer - Orchestrating Mental Health Masterplan with CTO and Co-founder Mark Allen
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The First Customer - Orchestrating Mental Health Masterplan with CTO and Co-founder Mark Allen
The First Customer - Breaking the Healthcare Mold with CEO and Co-Founder Timothy Poore
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The First Customer - Breaking the Healthcare Mold with CEO and Co-Founder Timothy Poore
The First Customer - Creating a Roadmap To Meaningful Metrics with Founder Catherine Griffin
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The First Customer - Creating a Roadmap To Meaningful Metrics with Founder Catherine Griffin
The First Customer - The Formula For Infinite Business Growth with Founder Natalie Doyle Oldfield
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The First Customer - The Formula For Infinite Business Growth with Founder Natalie Doyle Oldfield
The First Customer - The Mastermind of Market Viability with CEO and Founder Marc Portney
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The First Customer - The Mastermind of Market Viability with CEO and Founder Marc Portney
The First Customer - How to rewrite the rules of AI Communication with Co-founder Monik Pamecha
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The First Customer - How to rewrite the rules of AI Communication with Co-founder Monik Pamecha
The First Customer - Building Knowledge Empires with Guru CEO and Co-Founder Rick Nucci
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The First Customer - Building Knowledge Empires with Guru CEO and Co-Founder Rick Nucci
The First Customer - In The Eye of An Innovator with Princeton Identity Founder Bobby Varma
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The First Customer - In The Eye of An Innovator with Princeton Identity Founder Bobby Varma
The First Customer - Shark Tank Series: Fresh Smiles from Grit with Joelle Flynn and Sonia Hounsell
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The First Customer - Shark Tank Series: Fresh Smiles from Grit with Joelle Flynn and Sonia Hounsell