Episodes

  • How to Pick an Accelerator Program

    How to Pick an Accelerator Program
    Jul 25 2024
    In this episode I share my experiences selecting aligned accelerator programs that add fundamental value to your STEM venture.
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    11 mins
  • You Get to Feel Good

    You Get to Feel Good
    Jun 20 2024
    In this episode I talk about how your mindset affects not just how you experience your startup journey but also the tone you set for your culture. You get to feel good.
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    11 mins
  • Why You Need a Process Around Your Product Research

    Why You Need a Process Around Your Product Research
    Jun 13 2024

    Join my community of STEM founders - https://www.stembusinessacademy.com/

    Reach out to Annie if you want some help building out the backend: https://www.nobrainerbusiness.com/
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    20 mins
  • What is Product Market Fit?

    What is Product Market Fit?
    Jun 6 2024
    What we'll cover: - What is product market fit and why is it important? - How to identify my ideal customer profile
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    11 mins
  • Research Interview Best Practices

    Research Interview Best Practices
    May 30 2024

    NSF I-Corps: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/i-corps
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    20 mins
  • Lifestyle design for new founders

    Lifestyle design for new founders
    May 23 2024
    In this episode I talk about intentional lifestyle design. How to align your business with your personal goals and well being.
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    9 mins
  • Building a product research engine that doesn't break the bank

    Building a product research engine that doesn't break the bank
    May 16 2024

    Some resources:

    Annie Ratner - Fractional CMO services: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-ratner/

    Airtable (Core database & project tracker): https://airtable.com/pricing

    Zapier (Integration automation): https://zapier.com/pricing

    Expandi (LinkedIn automation): https://expandi.io/pricing/

    Calendly (Calendar links & management): https://calendly.com/pricing

    SendGrid (Email automation): https://sendgrid.com/en-us/pricing
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    13 mins
  • When to bring on a co-founder

    When to bring on a co-founder
    May 8 2024
    In this episode I discuss how to think about bringing on a co-founder. I also cover some common issues with incentivizing with equity and how to protect yourself and your cap table for long term growth and scale.
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    13 mins