Z2U | Season 1
Zero to Umm - Sarah Neill
In this podcast episode, Kyle interviews Sarah, the Founder of Mys Tyler, an innovative fashion platform. Transitioning from the telecommunications industry to fashion, Sarah discusses her journey from running sales and marketing for a telecommunications company to becoming an entrepreneur.
She speaks about her first business, Doodad, a telecommunications venture that morphed from a $50,000 pilot project into a million-dollar venture, but eventually had to shut down. She shares her experience of dealing with the closure of Doodad and how it led to the birth of Mys Tyler. Sarah was inspired to start Mys Tyler after struggling with personal fashion choices and wanting to balance comfort with style.
Join Kyle as he interviews Sarah, founder of Mys Tyler, a fashion innovation platform. From telecommunications to fashion, Sarah shares her entrepreneurial journey, overcoming challenges, and insights on fundraising and perseverance. Discover the story of Doodad, Mys Tyler's birth, and the importance of self-care in startup life.
Join Kyle as he explores the innovative world of Mys Tyler with its fearless founder, Sarah Neill, in this engaging podcast episode.
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In this conversation, Rukayatu ("Ruky") Tijani shares her journey from a traditional legal career to founding Firm for the Culture, a company focused on making intellectual property law more accessible for social entrepreneurs.
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Zero to Umm - Dani Grant
In this conversation, Kyle Hudson and Dani Grant discuss the journey of building their respective companies, focusing on the importance of community, authenticity, and transparency in tech. They share insights on the early challenges faced while developing their products, the significance of fundraising, and the evolving nature of user engagement.
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Zero to Umm - Birute Efe
In this conversation, Kyle Hudson and Birute discuss the journey of entrepreneurship, focusing on the creation and growth of Be Creatives. They explore the challenges of balancing family life with business, the importance of personal growth, and the evolution of their company in response to changing market dynamics, including the rise of AI.
In this conversation, Kyle Hudson and Birute discuss the journey of entrepreneurship, focusing on the creation and growth of Be Creatives. They explore the challenges of balancing family life with business, the importance of personal growth, and the evolution of their company in response to changing market dynamics, including the rise of AI. Birute shares her personal story of resilience, the support of her business partner, and the lessons learned along the way. The discussion emphasizes the significance of creativity, adaptability, and the human touch in the digital age.
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Zero to Umm - Denzil Eden
In this conversation, Kyle Hudson and Denzil discuss the journey of entrepreneurship, focusing on Denzil's experiences from his early coding days to founding Smarty. They explore the challenges of transitioning from a corporate career to startup life, the importance of validating ideas through sales, and the lessons learned along the way.
Denzil shares insights on navigating imposter syndrome, the significance of customer feedback, and the evolving landscape of startup funding. The discussion culminates in a vision for the future of Smarty and the ongoing journey of growth and innovation.
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Zero to Umm - Mike Preuss
Meet Mike Preuss - Founder & CEO of VisibleVC
Trusting your gut is important as a founder, even when faced with doubt and self-doubt. Market sizing and messaging can be challenging, and it's important to pivot and adapt to find the right customer fit.
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Visible.vc is a pioneering platform that simplifies private capital markets by providing innovative tools for founders and investors to thrive. With over 5,600 users worldwide, Visible.vc has earned the trust of a large community. Discover its software solutions for founders and investors at Visible.vc.
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Maxine has quickly become one of my favorite people in the world and this episode was so much fun to make. We explore the themes of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and the evolving work culture.
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Meet Maxine Cunningham, Founder of Pick My Brain, driven by a mission to help others. With 500+ connections and a Bachelor's degree from Queen's University, Maxine is a prominent presence in the Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area.

Meet Perry, a multifaceted individual also known as 'Dr. Octopus', who brings his passion for philanthropy, artistic expression, and non-linear thinking to the forefront.
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Zero to Umm - Ben Huffman
Ben and I sit down to discuss the early days of Contra and the journey from an idea that was dismissed to the platform now used by over 1MM freelance experts.
Video version of Episode 08: Zero to Umm - Ben Huffman the Founder and CEO of Contra
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Meet Teja, the Founder and CEO of Gun.io
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Teja and Kyle discuss the early days of building a startup and the mindset required to be successful. They talk about the challenges of starting a business with limited resources and the need to be scrappy and resourceful. Teja shares his experience of burning through savings and taking on personal debt to fund the business.
Zero to Umm - Vin Infante
In this conversation, Kyle Hudson and Vin Infante explore the journey from traditional employment to entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges and uncertainties that come with it.
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Discover the transformative power of positive psychology, neurolinguistics, and personal growth strategies. As a certified life and executive coach, Vincent Infante empowers individuals to achieve their goals and overcome obstacles.
In this conversation, Kyle Hudson and Vin Infante explore the journey from traditional employment to entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges and uncertainties that come with it. They delve into the importance of building confidence, the roles of coaches, mentors, and therapists in personal and professional growth, and the interconnectedness of emotional and business challenges.
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