Startups' Roundtable

Splashup CEO and Founder Nathalie Rafeh joined me at the Startups' Roundtable to discuss how they are helping retailers grow while handling customer data and privacy, which consumers expect and regulators demand. Personalisation, data privacy, and creating a space in retail ecommerce for your startup are a few of the topics I got to discuss with Nathalie.

Olga Ozerian brought to this conversation an expression of behaviours and insights that we immediately associate with a startup founder — adapting to new challenges and course-correcting to lead a team to new goals and outcomes in the face of adversity. The interesting thing is that Olga isn’t a startup founder. But she is a Learning and Development specialist who moved with her family from Ukraine through Poland to Canada and created a fresh start through a great mindset and a clear focus. This opportunity to meet with Olga inspired and educated me.

Vitalii Romanchenko, CEO and Co-Founder of Elai.io, shares insights at the Startups' Roundtable on their leading text-to-video platform that allows anyone to build customized AI videos with a presenter using only text. Elai.io is a deep-tech startup company with a global team of AI technology devotees. The vast majority of the employees are from Ukraine and 2 out of 3 founders.

My guest at the Startups' Roundtable is Peter Thomas, the Director of FORWARD, which is the Centre for Future Skills and Workforce Transformation, based at RMIT University in Melbourne. This podcast speaks with founders and those who form the startup ecosystem. Having Peter joining today allowed us to explore skills and workforce transformation, recognising that as the business world scrambles to adapt and reshape in the aftermath of the coronavirus, startups and their founders are not immune to this challenge. I hope you can join us.

Today I am joined by Danae Shell, the Co-founder and CEO of Valla, where they are making legal support affordable for everyone. Valla delivers the service through their new DIY platform - specifically for resolving employment issues without spending thousands on a lawyer. Danae has a technology background and has worked in several startups, giving us plenty to discuss.

My guest at the Startups' Roundtable is Noty.ai CEO and Co-Founder Natalie Marina. Noty.ai increases the productivity of professionals and teams by automating online meeting note-taking and notes exchange. The app handles all the logistics of setting up and running a meeting and uses AI to track who is talking, identify important topics, and take notes.

Fairmart CEO and Co-Founder Jan Gasparic joins me at the Startups’ Roundtable to discuss how their technology and services empower communities by accelerating local commerce. They do this by building products that remove the operational complexities of running a local store. And in doing so, they support the digital transformation of small businesses, which, as we know, are the backbone of every major economy.

Speaking with ConsultXperts’ Jamid Dewani, CEO and Co-founder, introduced me to their innovative consulting marketplace. When finding a consultant, many people think of large firms with impressive offices and a seemingly endless list of satisfied clients. However, thanks to the internet, there is now a trusted marketplace for independent consultants. Here, you can find qualified professionals who are leaders in their field and have a wealth of experience working with clients like you. ConsultXperts allows businesses to connect with experts and get work done. Hire specialists actively looking for their next permanent or freelance challenge. So if you're looking for quality advice and support, look at this trusted marketplace for independent consultants.

Speaking at the Startups' Roundtable with Lodago Co-Founder Ivan Grisedale allowed me to explore workplace productivity from two perspectives: 1. The step-change productivity Lodago provides that is increasingly vital in this work-from-home era. 2. How a startup creates space for their innovation in a crowded marketplace. Email is a staple in the workplace, but coordinating schedules and finding time to meet can be difficult. Lodago's email integration allows users to access a sender's availability in real-time, so they can easily find a time to collaborate. Our conversation offers insights for both workplace leaders and founders. #email #innovation #productivity #startup #workfromhome #lodago

Today's guest is Tabulio Co-founder Chris Steve. Tabulio is a professional social networking platform that allows digital creatives to connect, showcase their work, and grow their businesses. The site offers a variety of tools for users to share their portfolios, find new clients and collaborators, and earn money through its online marketplace. Tabulio is free to join and easy to use, making it the perfect tool for anyone looking to make connections in the digital creative community.