In this episode of [A] Growth Ventures podcast⁠⁠, we hosted Walter Paulsen, the former founder of Blackhawk Network, who has had multiple successful exits, including a unicorn.

Walter shared his insights on adopting AI, taking calculated risks, and aligning technology with long-term goals.

His advice, emphasizing core values and sustainable growth, offers powerful guidance for leaders navigating today’s rapidly changing landscape.

In this episode of [A] Growth Ventures Podcast⁠, Robin Waite, founder of Fearless Business and expert in pricing strategy, shared strategies for business growth by emphasizing value-based pricing.

If you want to master pricing beyond numbers and learn why authentic video storytelling could be your brand's secret weapon, this episode with Robin is for you.

You'll also discover strategies to avoid burnout while scaling with purpose.

Dive into how to blend profit with purpose, reframe setbacks as growth fuel, and leverage AI to stay ahead in a changing landscape.

In this episode of the [A] Growth Ventures Podcast, we sit down with Julia Enthoven, CEO and co-founder of Kapwing, to explore the journey behind building a successful tech startup.

Julia discusses her challenges while founding Kapwing and transitioning from product manager to CEO.

Throughout the conversation, we dive into her unique leadership style, how she and her team stayed innovative, and the critical role SEO played in maintaining a competitive edge.

Julia also shares her experiences with fundraising and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly about turning setbacks into opportunities.

If you're interested in startup growth, product innovation, or hearing Julia's insights on leading a fast-growing company, this episode is packed with wisdom you won't miss!

In this episode, on ⁠[A] Growth Ventures podcast⁠, ⁠Hamlet Azarian⁠⁠, the CEO and Founder of the ⁠⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠⁠, hosted Karim Abouelnaga, a vanguard and catalyst for change in urban education.

Karim shared his inspiring journey, starting from his experiences growing up as an immigrant in New York City's underfunded public schools.

He described how these challenges shaped his drive to succeed, with the mindset, "When you grow up poor, you want to be rich."

Tune in to hear Karim's insights on entrepreneurship, scaling a business, and how AI shapes the future of education.

In this episode of the [A] Growth Ventures Podcast, Hamlet Azarian interviewed Chris Do, the Founder and CEO of The Futur, a platform that teaches the next generation how to turn their passion into a thriving business.

Chris shared how he transitioned into an art director role, where he honed his skills and passion for storytelling through design.

Chris’s design philosophy centers around the idea that design should tell a story and evoke emotions.

A key topic of the discussion was value-based pricing, where Chris explained that pricing should reflect the value a person brings to the table.

In this episode of the [A] Growth Ventures Podcast, Hamlet Azarian⁠⁠, the CEO and Founder of the ⁠⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠⁠, hosted Adam Robinson, the Founder and CEO of Retention.com, a SaaS company generating over $22M ARR.

Adam Robinson shared his journey in finance and entrepreneurship, from choosing finance as a career to lessons from his first startup.

Tune in to hear the full conversation and gain insights from Adam's experiences!

In this episode of [A] Growth Ventures Podcast, Hamlet Azarian⁠⁠, the CEO and Founder of the ⁠⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠⁠, hosted Armen Kocharyan, the Managing Director and Co-Founder of⁠ VOLO LLC, a leading software outsourcing company.

We explored Armen's journey in the software industry and his creative approach to software development.

Armen also shared insights into managing a team of over 300 employees across seven locations, offering valuable tips for founders.

Tune in to discover Armen's core values, team culture, and much more.

In this episode of [A] Growth Ventures Podcast, Hamlet Azarian⁠⁠, the CEO and Founder of the ⁠⁠Azarian Growth Agency⁠⁠, hosted Artem Harutyunyan, the Co-Founder and CTO at bardeen.ai.

Artem shared his journey, starting from his engineering background to experiences at CERN and Qualis.

We discussed his academy life lessons, problem-solving strategies, and the values he prioritizes.

Tune in to learn also about Bardeen's mission and how it can help you be more effective and productive at work.