Season 7

April 17, 2024

How to throw a cocktail networking party (and make new friends)

I share my easy to follow process on how to host cocktail parties that grow your network. In the past 18 months, I hosted 8 of them across different cities. Most of the guests I had never met in person, …

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April 10, 2024

How to get B2B buyers to respond with a more human-to-human approach …

This episode is powered by Planable . Head over to Planable.io and sign up for a no strings attached free trial. If you don't know Adriana Tica , you should. She is one of the best b2b copy writers on …

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April 4, 2024

Moving to New York without a job to follow your dream

This episode is powered by Planable . Head over to Planable.io and sign up for a no strings attached free trial. Would you move to New York without a job to follow your dreams? Well in my 20s I was …

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March 27, 2024

Throw out style and tone of voice guidelines | SaaS content writing w…

Head over to Sessions.us and sign up for a 14-day free no strings attached free trial. Eric Melchor is joined with Ray Berry – legend copy writer and founder of DSLX Content . In this episode we talk about how …

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March 20, 2024

I put Tobasco on everything plus how brands can benefit from user-gen…

Head over to Sessions.us and sign up for a 14-day free no strings attached free trial. Eric Melchor is joined with Michael Kamleitner – legend bootstrapper and founder of Walls.io. In this episode we cover Michael’s entrepren...

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March 13, 2024

From burnout to depression to creating a platform that improves emplo…

This episode is powered by Leadfeeder - get a free 14-day trial here . Jelle had a friend in University who got burned out. She then fell into depression. And later, took her own life. Jelle Houben is the founder …

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March 7, 2024

Want to buy a dog? This is the platform for you

This episode is powered by Leadfeeder - get a free 14-day trial here . Ep. 136: Eric Melchor talks with Sufyan Osamah , founder of HonestDog , about the future of pets. Sufyan started HonestDog with the realization that pets …

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Feb. 29, 2024

Revolutionizing Job Recruitment with Gamification and People-Centric …

In this episode, Innovators can laugh with Mihai Cepoi, Founder & CEO at Jobful dive into the journey of creating a people-centric job recruiting platform. From the early days of balancing work at SAP and moonlighting on his project to …

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Feb. 22, 2024

Strengthening Relationships with AI Social Operating System ft. Haz H…

In this episode Innovators can laugh with Haz Hubble, Founder of Pally. Haz shares his insights and experiences from his journey as a young entrepreneur and his unique approach to building stronger, more meaningful relationships through AI technology. Find out …

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Feb. 14, 2024

Elevating the Hospitality Industry with Technology ft. Nichita Herput…

Nichita Herput, the founder of Pineapple Square about Nichita's background in the hospitality industry, the concept behind Pineapple Square, his most embarrassing moments in the industry, the app's business model, and its traction in Romania and the United States. Additionally, …

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Feb. 8, 2024

Uniting Cultures: Navigating Mergers in Tech Companies with Vincent J…

Vincent Jong, VP Product at Dealfront talks about the challenges of merging two companies, and the importance of treating employees with respect to foster a collaborative work environment. He also emphasizes the responsibility of being a CEO and founder, where …

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Jan. 29, 2024

How to Build a Positive Workplace to Retain & Engage Top Talent with …

Bogdan Ionita, co-founder of Mirro.io, discusses the company's performance management software and its revenue expectations. He highlights the importance of adapting to market changes and creating a positive work environment. Bogdan also explains the collaboration between Ztech and Mito, as …

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Jan. 25, 2024

Art, Bees, and startup fundraising wisdom with Ivan Hoo

In this action packed episode, I chat with Ivan Hoo , founder of Inverse.fund . Ivan shares his background as a wedding photographer before transitioning to the startup world as a founder and now fundraising advisor. In this ...

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Jan. 18, 2024

Having to pivot multiple times to find the right path

Mihai Darzan has got a lot on his plate having to manage two different companies plus a family. He is the founder of Procesio , a visual development environment in the cloud AND is the CEO of another successful company …

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Jan. 11, 2024

Instagram influencer campaigns on a budget

Wondering how to collaborate with Instagram or TikTok influencers? Recently I executed an influencer campaign for a client using Insta and TikTok influencers. It was easier than expected. In this episode I break down all the ...

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Jan. 4, 2024

L&D Strategies for Remote Teams

Join Lavinia Mehedintu, founder of Offbeat, as she shares valuable strategies for remote team learning, social learning, and overcoming leadership development challenges. Discover why L&D is a game-changer for companies world...

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Dec. 28, 2023

Unveiling Leadership Secrets: A Journey with Elisa Viaud

"Resilience isn't just bouncing back; it's bouncing forward with newfound strength and wisdom." In this conversation with Elisa Viaud, seasoned expert in organizational development, Elisa challenges conventional norms, offeri...

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Dec. 21, 2023

From Special Forces to Real Estate Entrepreneur

Can you imagine transitioning from the rigor of military life to the dynamic world of entrepreneurship? In this conversation, Vicentiu Vlad shares the pivotal moments that led him from a structured military environment to the...

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Dec. 14, 2023

How do you measure a b2b podcast campaign? (includes a better way tha…

For the Innovators Can Laugh newsletter in your inbox every week, subscribe at https://innovatorscanlaugh.substack.com Previous guests include: Arvid Kahl of FeedbackPanda, Andrei Zinkevich of FullFunnel, Scott Van den Berg o...

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Dec. 7, 2023

Preparing for a crowdfunding campaign, working with factories in Chin…

This episode is powered by Dealfront. Head over to Dealfront and book a free demo . "Crowdfunding requires a lot of preparation. It's like a lot of preparation in advance so you need two to three months to really prepare …

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Nov. 30, 2023

Fundraising preparation for founders

Gian Seehra, founder of GS Advisory and a seasoned expert in fundraising, shares valuable insights and advice for startups navigating the challenging world of fundraising. Hosted by Eric Melchor, the episode delves into Gian'...

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Nov. 23, 2023

Leaving a promising career at Microsoft for the uncertainty of launch…

Why would a highly respected engineer at Microsoft who enjoys her job and the people she works with, go and launch a startup? For 5+ years, Anastasia Staniloiu worked as a technical engineer and consultant for Microsoft. And ...

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Nov. 20, 2023

[TEASER] Why I left Microsoft

Ep. 121: :Eric Melchor ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmelchor) talks with Anastasia Staniloiu ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-staniloiu-a43805103/ ) about why she left a promising career at Microsoft. For the Innov...

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Nov. 16, 2023

3 Ways to Grow Your Business through Podcasting

Podcast is a media channel that has the biggest ROI. But which podcasting strategy should you invest in? In this episode I breakdown the Pros and Cons of the three ways you can grow your business through podcasting: 1/ starti...

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