Podcast – Episode 86:
Empowering Greatness in the World of Tech
How hard work and the right approach leads to success
We all dream of finding the next big thing in tech, and some of us may remember coming into contact with some of the biggest tech companies in the world before they made it big – but how about being there and contributing to the formation of some of the biggest brands? That’s a blessing, a privilege only a few have enjoyed, but we got one of these few here on our podcast – meet Saeed Amidi, the CEO of Plug and Play, the world’s largest early-stage investor and business accelerator, a company which invested early in brands like Google, PayPal, N26, and many others.
“Before you embark on a journey through the tech world, make sure you’re the most knowledgeable on the subject you’re going in, or find and get the person who is. This will set you up for success early on.“
We sat down with Saeed to talk to him about how he approaches innovative ideas and start-ups, and what are the makings of a start-up that you can tell is destined for the stars.
Key Takeaways from the episode:
- Why hard work will always beat ideas
- How missed opportunities can sometimes be a blessing in disguise
- Why leadership is all about empowering people, and why sometimes leaders are viewed as an orchestra conductor
TLDR: Straight to the point
(Quick Links)
We all live busy lives, and sometimes a long podcast is too much of a time-footprint for our busy schedules. So, to help you get to the bit you’re more interested in, use our table of contents below. Quick links to help you get straight to the point.
1. Introducing the podcast and the guest
2. What is Ali's passion
3. The mistakes he learned from
4. Ali's way of creating high-performing teams
5. His advice to all aspiring leaders
