Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT) Podcast
1) How to Be an Effective Leader with Claire Lew, Know Your Company
In this interview, Claire Lew talks about leadership, how to keep your team motivated and the things leaders should avoid. We also talk about the importance of building relationships with your custome...Show More
2) Stoicism for Startup Founders with Bill Irvine, Wright State University
In this interview, Bill Irvine explains what it means to be a stoic. We discuss how to evaluate and pursue worthy goals and how to keep perspective during challenging times. We examine the necessity o...Show More
3) How to Create a Company with Soul with James Freeman, Blue Bottle Coffee
In this interview, James Freeman reveals what it was like starting Blue Bottle Coffee. He explains the importance of pursuing simplicity and creating an overarching experience. We also talk about buil...Show More
4) Why Building a Startup is Hard with Keith Rabois, Khosla Ventures
In this interview, Keith Rabois explains the importance of hard work and turning your startup into a smooth machine. We discuss management styles, the downfall of remote working and how to go about hi...Show More
5) How to Take a Company Public with Geoff Donaker, Yelp
In this interview, Geoff Donaker explains the details involved in taking a company public, from hiring a CFO through to collaborating with an accounting firm. We examine the job of the COO, the role o...Show More
6) The Art of Product Management with Michael Sippey, Medium
In this interview, Michael Sippey explains each stage of his product management process; research, idea validation and product iteration. We discuss the evolution of Medium and how to go about definin...Show More
7) How To Stay Focused with Cal Newport, Author
In this interview, Cal Newport argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. He provides p...Show More
8) How to Get Your First Users with Wade Foster, Zapier
In this interview, Wade Foster reveals how Zapier started and the way they got their first users. We talk about the best practices of getting customer feedback and where to find your best ideas. We al...Show More
9) Launching a Profitable Business with Joel Gascoigne, Buffer
In this interview, Joel Gasgoine explains how to enter a competitive market and the importance of focus. We talk about experimenting with pricing, how pricing impacts churn and the best practices for ...Show More
10) How to Make Product Decisions with Des Traynor, Intercom
In this interview, Des Traynor reveals Intercom’s product strategy and the central role vision formation plays within his company. We discuss prioritisation and the value of saying no to new features....Show More