Archive for Wyatt Carr
Archive for Wyatt Carr
07Jul
Peaking with Nikki Kaushik! Building a family business into an empire!
Summary In this episode, Wyatt Carr interviews Nikki Kaushik, co-founder and CPO of Quantic, who shares her inspiring journey from India to the US and her experiences in the tech and restaurant industries. The conversation delves into the challenges of building a cloud-based point of sale system for restaurants, the importance of customer support, and […]
Peaking with Julia Enthoven! Story of Kapwing; meme generator to a video editing suite
Summary In this conversation, Julia, the CEO of Kapwing, shares her journey from being a product manager at Google to founding her own company. She discusses the evolution of Kapwing from a meme generator to a comprehensive video editing platform, the challenges of fundraising, and the importance of storytelling in growing a business. Julia emphasizes […]
23Jun
Peaking with Cihan Atkin! Revolutionizing Movie Access with Venue+
In this episode, Cihan Atkin, founder of Cinex and the innovative Venue+ platform, discusses his entrepreneurial journey as a first-generation immigrant and the vision behind Venue+. The platform aims to redefine how audiences experience movies and live events from home, focusing on inclusivity for independent filmmakers and diverse audiences. Cihan shares insights on market research, […]
Peaking with Bob Witkow! Building medtech for a purpose!
Summary In this conversation, Bob Witkow shares his journey as a founder in the medical technology space, particularly focusing on his company Emet Surgical. He discusses his transition from a successful sales manager to a startup founder, the challenges and pivots faced in developing their product, and the importance of asking questions in the innovation […]
09Jun
Peaking with John Kanarowski: From DealDeal.com to Implicit
In this conversation, John Kanarowski shares his extensive experience in the tech industry, particularly in sales and customer support. He discusses his journey from co-founding Deal Deal during the early internet era to leading Implicit, a company focused on AI-driven customer support solutions. John emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs, the impact of AI […]
27May
Peaking with Kathy Long! Community, values, and innovation in entrepreneurship!
This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with Kathy Long , the inspiring founder and CEO of AdeptExec (NixIt app) and Chief of Staff at farmshare, a Denver-based company revolutionizing meat distribution. Kathy’s journey is anything but linear. She’s navigated roles in sales, customer success, and even worked as a CNA, all while […]
19May
Peaking with Philip Van Drunen! Business opportunity is everywhere!
Summary In this episode of the Peaking Podcast, Wyatt Carr sits down with Philip Van Drunen — a self-described accidental entrepreneur and the founder of multiple ventures, including a company that builds interactive exhibits for children’s museums and Captional, a real-time captioning and translation platform for live events. Philip shares his unconventional path into entrepreneurship, […]
05May
Peaking with Barbara Tallent, CEO and co-founder of Atsign
Summary In this conversation, Barbara Tallent, co-founder and CEO of AtSign, discusses her journey in the tech industry, the mission of AtSign to enhance internet security and privacy, and the innovative approaches they are taking to address current cybersecurity challenges. She shares insights on building a company culture, the importance of people in a startup, […]
01May
Peaking with Chris Sopher, CEO and co-founder of Letterhead
In this episode, Chris Sopher, CEO and co-founder of Letterhead, shares his journey in the media industry, discussing his early influences, the evolution of media, and the importance of community engagement. He emphasizes the need for new media professionals to understand the business context of their work and highlights emerging roles in audience development. Chris […]
28Apr
Peaking with Rick Beaton, PhD! How AI will affect leadership, the future of organizational change, and the intersection of higher education and business!
Summary In this conversation, Rick Beaton discusses his extensive background in organizational culture, AI adoption, and leadership strategy. He emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural dynamics in business, the challenges of AI integration, and the need for personalized leadership development. Beaton critiques traditional educational and corporate training models, advocating for a more nuanced approach that […]
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