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I had THE BEST conversation with Caroline Clark, Co-Founder and CEO of Arcade, about the journey from zero to building a product that's changing how teams create interactive demos.

We talked about her path from consulting to product marketing at companies like Atlassian, and what led her to start Arcade. What stood out to me was her honesty about the hard parts of building a company. The burnout, the failed launches, the moments at 4:30 AM questioning everything.

Some things that stuck with me:

• Why the best market isn't always the obvious one
• The real cost of being on the hook for marketing output (and why she built Arcade)
• How a "failed" product launch became their most successful enterprise offering
• The importance of staying close to what brings you joy when building

If you're in the early stages of building something, Caroline's advice about being passionate and not getting too attached to one-off moments is worth hearing. She's built up what she calls a "lower bar for embarrassment" over time, which feels like an underrated founder skill.

Chapters

00:46 - Introduction and Background
11:52 - Early Career and Transition to Marketing
25:21 - Joining Atlassian and Learning from Failures
34:12 - The Importance of Market Fit
45:44 - Venture Capital Insights and Growth Mindset
56:30 - Building Arcade: Challenges and Successes
1:09:18 - Future of Arcade and AI Investments
1:22:14 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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Summary

In this episode, Grady Teske, founder of Rising Tides, shares his journey from helping multinational manufacturers to founding Rising Tides, a company focused on building distribution and marketing strategies. Grady discusses the importance of understanding one's core function and audience, and how aligning these elements can lead to success. He emphasizes the value of authenticity and human connection in business, and how automation and AI can enhance these relationships. Grady also reflects on the lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey, offering insights for aspiring founders on building effective systems and processes. Join Grady and Kyle Hudson as they explore the intricacies of scaling businesses and the power of distribution in today's market.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Setting the Scene
01:36 - The Importance of Authenticity in Media
04:13 - Grady's Journey to Entrepreneurship
10:19 - Building Rising Tides: The Evolution of a Business
15:29 - The Role of Distribution in Business Success
22:07 - Automation and the Future of Marketing
28:15 - Navigating Growth and Scaling Challenges
34:15 - The Power of Community and Connection
40:08 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
45:57 - Looking Ahead: Future Plans for Rising Tides

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Summary

In this conversation, Tara shares her entrepreneurial journey, detailing the influences that shaped her spirit, the challenges faced while building Rupa, and the lessons learned along the way. From early inspirations to the complexities of team dynamics and the emotional aftermath of selling her company, Tara emphasizes the importance of resilience, gut instinct, and the continuous pursuit of growth in both personal and professional realms.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Context Setting
03:15 - Early Influences and Entrepreneurial Spirit
09:19 - Career Beginnings and Lessons Learned
15:53 - The Birth of Rupa and Vision for Healthcare
21:03 - The Birth of a Non-Alcoholic Bar Idea
26:28 - Transformative Patient Stories and Evidence-Based Medicine
37:49 - Building Momentum and Overcoming Challenges
42:36 - Setting High Expectations and Team Dynamics
47:33 - Reflections on Selling Rupa Health