Creator Lab - interviews with entrepreneurs and startup founders
by Bilal ZaidiConversations with leading entrepreneurs, non-profit founders, award winning designers, educators, artists and everything else in between. We dig deep into their stories, have honest conversations about how they made their ideas come to life and the lessons learned along the way.
Episodes
Zaid Admani // Why MrBeast is Ruining YouTube, 100mil+ Views, Going Viral On TikTok, Creative Spirit vs. Slave To Algo
1h 59m · PublishedZaid Admani is a creator and part-time Civil Engineer. He creates content on finance and business that is both educational and entertaining. He has built up a following of ~400k people & has generated more than 100 million views across social media.
Subscribe & watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/j-he_V_V5nY
Timestamps:
- (00:00:00) - Intro
- (00:04:14) - Zaid’s Creator Journey
- (00:21:04) - Zaid’s Civil Engineering Background
- (00:32:04) - Zaid’s Content Style
- (00:43:39) - Creating Viral Content vs. Meaningful Content
- (00:57:12) - Sponsor: LinkedIn Jobs
- (00:58:23) - Balancing Educating and Entertaining
- (01:00:26) - Inside Look at Zaid’s Content Creation Process
- (01:33:33) - Quantity vs Quality
- (01:39:43) - Why TikTok Live
- (01:49:40) - Monetization
Links Mentioned:
- Zaid’s Twitter
- Zaid’s TikTok
- Timm Chiusano’s TikTok
- Descript
Thank you to our sponsors:
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Suneel Gupta: Finding Purpose, Dealing With Burnout, 85% Rule & The Music Mindset
1h 12m · PublishedSuneel Gupta is a writer and entrepreneur. He studies leaders from around the world to discover and share simple, actionable habits that enhance performance and deepen ones state of well-being.
Subscribe & watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/kZwbKcnsdbY
Timestamps:
- (00:00:00) - Intro
- (00:01:49) - Suneel’s Backstory
- (00:03:35) - What is Dharma?
- (00:17:38) - The Arrival Fallacy
- (00:24:44) - The Ambition Paradox?
- (00:32:51) - Sponsor: LinkedIn Jobs
- (00:34:02) - Searching for Meaning
- (00:42:37) - The Importance of Recovery
- (00:46:06) - The 85% Rule
- (00:50:58) - Tools for Finding Dharma
- (01:00:56) - Music Mindset
- (01:04:33) - Staying Connected to your Essence
Links Mentioned
- Suneel's Book - Everyday Dharma
- WSJ Article on One Medical Acquisition of Rise
- Tel Ben-Shahar
- Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning
Thank you to our sponsors:
Linkedin Jobs - helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post a job for free on https://linkedin.com/creator
Kallaway: 100mil+ Views, Growing on TikTok & Vertical Video Deep Dive
2h 15m · PublishedKallaway is creator with a passion for producing content centered around tech and cult brands. He has generated over 100 million views and amassed a large following across social media.
Subscribe & watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/etQpm_bQJH8
Timestamps:
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(00:00:00) - Intro
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(00:02:22) - Kallaway’s Backstory
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(00:17:07) - Distribution is King
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(00:20:57) - Why Short-Form Video?
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(00:28:56) - Actionable Advice on Creating Content
- (00:44:53) - Sponsor: LinkedIn Jobs
- (00:46:04) - Comedy & Storytelling
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(00:52:41) - Why Writing is the Most Important Skill
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(01:03:33) - Inside Look at Kallaway’s Script Layout
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(01:05:59) - Kallaway’s Equipment
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(01:10:24) - Kallaway’s Editing Process
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(01:32:35) - Psychology of Creating Content
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(01:44:57) - How to go viral
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(01:49:37) - Newsletter Insights
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(01:55:26) - Thoughts on Monetization
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(01:59:52) - Becoming a Full-Time Creator
Links Mentioned
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Kallaway’s Personal Website
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Kallaway’s Twitter
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Espresso Letter
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TikTok Example 1
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TikTok Example 2
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TikTok Example 3
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Camera
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Lens
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Capture Card
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Microphone
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Recording Software
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Youtube Downloader (Downie)
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Premiere Keyboard Shortcuts
Thank you to our sponsors:
Linkedin Jobs - helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post a job for free on linkedin.com/creator
Mario Gabriele, The Generalist // Emerging Tech, ChatGPT vs. Google, Contrarian Views & Raising A $15mil Fund
1h 32m · PublishedSubscribe & watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/zJBc0-rsnVo
Timestamps:
- 00:00:00 - Start
- 00:04:26 - What VCs do & how it overlaps with Mario’s experience
- 00:08:00 - Why Be A Generalist vs. Specialist?
- 00:11:32 - Surprising characteristics of “who becomes an entrepreneur”?
- 00:15:52 - Average age of entrepreneurs - fact vs fiction
- 00:17:58 - Emerging Tech (AI, Crypto, Health)
- 00:22:34 - Valuations in 2023
- 00:24:53 - Feelings After FTX & Luna Crash
- 0:33:24 - Web 2.5 Companies
- 00:35:45 - Neo Banks vs Traditional Banks
- 00:37:30 - Fintech Overlap w/ Crypto
- 00:38:33 - ChatGPT vs. Google
- 00:41:55 - Types of searches & AI co-pilots
- 00:44:34 - Hype Cycles: Football vs. Tech
- 00:48:22 - Sponsor Break: Virtual Gurus
- 00:49:25 - Monetizing AI & Google vs. Microsoft
- 00:56:59 - Satya Smashing It At Microsoft
- 01:02:36 - What Running A $15mil Fund Looks Like
- 01:16:19 - Behind The Mind
- 01:17:08 - If you weren’t doing the generalist what would you be doing?
- 01:18:26 - Contrarian Opinions
- 01:23:08 - Subcultures, Reality TV & The Day of Judgement
- 01:26:14 - People That Have Impacted Your Thinking
Links Mentioned
- https://www.generalist.com/briefing/all-the-answers
- https://www.generalist.com/briefing/josh-wolfe
- https://www.generalist.com/briefing/the-casino-and-the-genie
Thank you to our sponsors:
- The Virtual Gurus - if you’re looking for talented remote staff on a budget, book a free consult at thevirtualgurus.com/creator
Timo Armoo, Fanbytes // 8-Figure Agency Sale, Influencer Marketing & Expertise Gap Opportunities in 2023
1h 17m · PublishedSubscribe & watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/c1vgzbouoXY
Timestamps:
- (00:00:00) - Intro
- (00:00:24) - Start Of Interview
- (00:06:43) - Selling Companies & Expertise Gap
- (00:15:40) - Expertise Gap in 2023
- (00:20:18) - Selling Company: Strategic vs Financial Buyers
- (00:23:50) - Getting New Clients & Figuring Out Pricing
- (00:39:29) - Sponsor Break: Virtual Gurus
- (00:40:32) - Press, Scaling Beyond Yourself & Dealing With Ego
- (00:56:42) - Best In Class Influencer Marketing
- (01:04:00) - Priorities & Long Term View On Business
Thank you to our sponsors:
- The Virtual Gurus - if you’re looking for talented remote staff on a budget, book a free consult at thevirtualgurus.com/creator
James DeJulio, Tongal // Future of Hollywood & Advertising, Impact of AI on Creative Work & Who Wins The Streaming Wars?
1h 21m · PublishedSubscribe & watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/FNCgWJNR9ok
Timestamps:
- (00:00:00) - Intro
- (00:00:24) - Start Of Interview
- (00:01:55) - What Is Tongal?
- (00:04:07) - Types of Content: Branded, Original + Advertising
- (00:07:08) - Scale Of Tongal
- (00:12:14) - Background in Hollywood
- (00:24:57) - The Company Before Tongal
- (00:34:54) - Power of Cold E-mail
- (00:36:53) - Company Origin Story
- (00:41:12) - Sponsor Break: Virtual Gurus
- (00:42:12) - Getting First Few Customers
- (00:46:49) - Finding Product Market Fit
- (00:52:19) - Scaling + Growth Levers
- (01:02:43) - Pricing Model Change
- (01:08:14) - Looking Ahead
- (01:13:35) - How AI Will Impact The Creative Work Force?
- (01:15:44) - Streaming Wars (Netflix, YouTube, HBO, Tiktok)
Thank you to our sponsors:
- The Virtual Gurus - if you’re looking for talented remote staff on a budget, book a free consult at thevirtualgurus.com/creator
Ben Tossell, Ben's Bites // AI Hype Cycle, 2023 Predictions & OpenAI vs Google vs Microsoft
1h 15m · PublishedSubscribe & watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/2XHlteP32Sc
Timestamps:
- (00:00:00) - Intro
- (00:00:24) - Start Of Interview
- (00:02:48) - Zapier + AI
- (00:05:56) - No Code + AI
- (00:17:16) - OpenAI vs Google vs Microsoft
- (00:26:32) - AI assistant
- (00:39:20) - Sponsor Break: The Virtual Gurus
- (00:40:21) - OpenAI vs Big Tech
- (00:46:49) - askmybook.com
- (00:54:58) - AI Hype Cycle?
- (01:00:05) - Predictions for 2023
- (01:14:11) - End
Links Mentioned
- https://www.bensbites.co
- https://twitter.com/bentossell
Thank you to our sponsors:
- The Virtual Gurus - if you’re looking for talented remote staff on a budget, book a free consult at thevirtualgurus.com/creator
Danny Postma: OpenAI, GPT-3, AI Business Ideas & His 7-Figure Sale
1h 11m · PublishedSubscribe & watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/4PWqRILYz8U
Timestamps:
- (00:00:00) - Intro
- (00:00:07) - Start Of Interview
- (00:01:25) - Who Is Danny Postma
- (00:04:04) - Slowmad Lifestyle
- (00:06:54) - Early Indie Hacking
- (00:15:21) - What Is GPT-3?
- (00:18:18) - Training AI
- (00:24:07) - First-Hand Experience
- (00:25:36) - Use Cases
- (00:28:41) - Should we learn to code to play with AI?
- (00:34:19) - Jasper and copy.ai
- (00:38:07) - What Is Open AI?
- (00:40:05) - Sponsor Break: Shopify
- (00:41:39) - Sponsor Break: Justworks
- (00:42:45) - Will AI Take Over The World?
- (00:45:08) - How AI will replace people
- (00:46:34) - Learning To Code
- (00:50:39) - Use Cases and Generating Ideas
- (00:54:52) - What Happened After Danny Sold Headlime?
- (00:57:28) - AI Business Ideas
- (01:04:55) - Personalized Podcasts
- (01:10:23) - End
LINKS MENTIONED:
- https://twitter.com/dannypostmaa
- https://www.profilepicture.ai/
- https://www.stockai.com/
- https://www.landingfolio.com/
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Shopify: trusted by millions of entrepreneurs to create their online store and more - signup for a free trial at shopify.com/creatorlab
- Justworks: makes it simple to hire and manage remote employees across all 50 states; visit JustWorks.com
Tom Osman, Shiny // AI Co-Pilots, Web3 & Online Communities
1h 20m · PublishedSubscribe & watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/K26L7HwTLcU
Timestamps:
- (00:00:00) - Intro
- (00:01:06) - What Is Shiny?
- (00:03:48) - Hyperfocused On Being Unfocused
- (00:06:14) - Shiny Object Social Club + Shiny Token
- (00:11:09) - Crypto Sentiment & Price Action
- (00:16:10) - Open AI & What's Driving The Growth in AI?
- (00:22:08) - Image, Video, Podcast AI + Generative Art
- (00:27:42) - Jasper - All-in-one Tool + AI Co-Pilots
- (00:37:25) - Sponsor Break: Shopify
- (00:38:35) - Sponsor Break: Justworks
- (00:39:59) - Continuation Of Interview
- (00:53:07) - Will AI Evolve & Be A Threat?
- (01:07:09) - Moving Abroad
Links Mentioned
- https://twitter.com/tomosman
- https://www.shinyobjects.gg/
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Shopify: trusted by millions of entrepreneurs to create their online store and more - signup for a free trial at shopify.com/creatorlab
- Justworks: makes it simple to hire and manage remote employees across all 50 states; visit JustWorks.com
Mike Evans, Grubhub // Building A $2bil Company, Going Public & Leaving It All Behind
1h 17m · PublishedSubscribe & watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/YbEAIBbQA5E
Timestamps:
- (00:00:00) - Intro
- (00:00:25) - Start Of Interview
- (00:01:56) - How Grubhub Started
- (00:03:26) - Software Developer to Starting Grubhub & Fixer
- (00:05:13) - Seven Deadly Sins
- (00:06:48) - Idea To Reality
- (00:08:45) - The Evolution
- (00:13:26) - Knowing When To Go Full Time
- (00:22:00) - Prioritizing & Managing Time
- (00:25:25) - Repeat Purchases
- (00:26:51) - iPhone & The App Store
- (00:31:03) - Creating A New Business Model
- (00:34:01) - Phone is the Remote Control Of Your Life
- (00:36:30) - Sponsor: Justworks
- (00:37:37) - Full-time Employees vs Contractors
- (00:40:16) - Growth Moments
- (00:42:35) - Seamless & Grubhub Merger & Exit
- (00:52:30) - Bilal's Definition Of Success
- (00:59:10) - Difference Between A Grump & An Entrepreneur
- (01:04:38) - Leaving It All Behind
- (01:09:27) - The Big Bike Trip
Links Mentioned:
Hangry a Startup Journey: https://amzn.to/3EPudNo
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Justworks - makes it simple to hire and manage remote employees across all 50 states; visit JustWorks.com
Creator Lab - interviews with entrepreneurs and startup founders has 93 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 126:37:23. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 24th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 22nd, 2024 01:40.