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Our Future Podcast

By: Morning Brew
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  • The entrepreneurship podcast for young people. We highlight scrappy founders on the rise and the bold tactics underdogs need to win in business. Hosts Michael Sikand and Simran Sandhu don’t just talk about the hustle, they live it – they sold their media startup to Morning Brew shortly after graduating college. Listen on any podcasting platform or watch it on YouTube.
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Episodes
  • #48: These Childhood Friends Are Sam Altman's Worst Nightmare

    #48: These Childhood Friends Are Sam Altman's Worst Nightmare
    Jun 26 2024
    In #48, Michael Sikand and Simran Sandhu discuss mid-twenties founders Edward Tian and Alex Cui, the co-founders of AI detection startup GPTZERO which has raised $13.5M and is already profitable. They explore the dynamics of shows like Shark Tank and the success of startups that didn't secure deals. The conversation shifts to the importance of distribution in the success of AI tools. They also touch on the potential of AI in education, citing examples like RapStudy and StudyBuddy. The episode concludes with a debate on the merits of building cashflow businesses versus pursuing big, impactful ventures, emphasizing the diverse paths to success in entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • #47: How We Sold Our Bootstrapped Startup In 2 Years

    #47: How We Sold Our Bootstrapped Startup In 2 Years
    Jun 19 2024
    After nearly 50 episodes, in #47 Michael Sikand and Simran Sandhu share their own entrepreneurial journey, from starting their media company Our Future to getting acquired by Morning Brew. They discuss the lessons they've learned, the strategies they employed, and challenges faced along the way. 0:00 Intro & Cold Open 2:07 Michael and Simmy's first idea: Jet Coffee 03:16 Being scrappy and lessons learned in scaling the business 5:13 Importance of starting a podcast and building a network 6:07 Strategy of leveraging podcasts for networking and opportunities 8:01 Discussion on the accessibility of media as a starting point for entrepreneurs 9:17 Importance of building relationships with potential co-founders 10:09 Emphasis on having a clear goal and being open to pivoting 12:37 Importance of being delusional and confident in pitching oneself 17:48 Transition to discussing the acquisition by Morning Brew 23:55 Importance of being cautious with potential acquirers and their agendas 26:02 Advice on handling acquisition discussions and maintaining focus on business growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • #46: This 23-Year-Old Is Worth $100M From Police Drones

    #46: This 23-Year-Old Is Worth $100M From Police Drones
    Jun 12 2024
    Inn #46, Michael Sikand and Simran Sandhu delve into the stories of two young founders, Blake Resnick and Mohak Nahta. Blake Resnick, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, has built a police drone startup called Brinc. He's raised $80M from investors like Sam Altman and Peter Thiel and the company is now valued at over $300M. Next up is Mohak, the founder of Atlys, who has created a platform to expedite the visa application process, allowing users to complete the process in minutes by simply taking a selfie, scanning their passport, and answering a few questions. He's raised over $16M from investors like a16z. 00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:11 - Episode Preview: Young Founders and Their Ventures 00:35 - Michael's Sales Pitch Anecdote 01:06 - Daily Office Rentals Business Idea 02:05 - Blake Resnick's $300M Police Drone Startup 05:31 - Public Perception and Privacy Concerns 08:01 - Surveillance Technology and Public Backlash 10:49 - Challenges in Selling to Public Service Departments 17:28 - Second Story: Atlys - Expediting Travel Visas 24:47 - Pay for Passport Programs and Government Revenue Strategies #business #podcast #startups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
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