Guest Speakers:

• Dario Fusato: CEO of Savvly
• Tony Derossi: Co-founder of Savvly

About the Guests:

• Dario Fusato is the CEO of Savvly, a platform revolutionizing personal pensions and long-term financial security with market-driven solutions. He has extensive experience in building fintech solutions aimed at removing financial uncertainty.

• Tony Derossi is the co-founder of Savvly, an online platform designed to optimize retirement savings through innovative risk-sharing algorithms. With a background in insurance, technology, and strategic consulting, Tony brings a wealth of knowledge to the fintech and retirement planning industries.

Episode Overview: In this episode, we dive into the innovative approach Savvly is taking to reshape retirement planning and financial security. Dario and Tony share their journey from successful corporate careers to entrepreneurship, the challenges of pioneering a new market, and their vision for the future of Savvly. The discussion covers key lessons learned, strategies for balancing innovation with risk management, and the importance of building a community around a startup.

Key Questions Discussed:

1. What inspired Dario and Tony to transition from corporate careers to founding Savvly?
2. How do their corporate experiences influence the way they build and scale Savvly?
3. What advice do they have for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially those transitioning from corporate roles?
4. What are the unique challenges of innovating in the fintech space for retirement solutions?
5. What are Savvly's long-term goals and how do they plan to achieve them?

Connect with the Guests:

• Dario Fusato: LinkedIn
• Tony Derossi: LinkedIn
• Savvly Website: www.savvly.com

Closing Notes: If you’re interested in learning more about Savvly’s approach to financial longevity and retirement planning, be sure to visit their website or connect with Dario and Tony on LinkedIn.

Guests:

• John Lenker, Marketing Strategist & Communications Artist at LENKER
• Kevin deLaplante, Philosopher & Marketing Specialist at LENKER

Episode Summary:

Join us for a fascinating conversation with John Lenker and Kevin deLaplante, two experts from LENKER, as they delve into the world of marketing, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship.

John, a seasoned marketing strategist with a passion for ethical marketing, shares his insights on developing and promoting products and services that resonate with audiences. Kevin, a former philosopher turned marketing specialist, brings a unique perspective on critical thinking and decision-making in the business world.

Together, they discuss:

• Their career journeys and how they arrived at their current roles at LENKER
• The importance of competitive analysis and effective research when exploring new business ideas
• The role of AI in idea research and decision-making
• Key factors entrepreneurs should consider when evaluating marketing and business opportunities
• The balance between AI and human judgment in business
• Essential questions entrepreneurs should ask themselves before pursuing a new venture
• Lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful ventures
• The unique challenges and opportunities of working with Bitcoin millionaires
• How to qualify a business and conduct a comprehensive market opportunity analysis
• Strategies for staying ahead of industry trends and advancements
• The impact of effective competitive analysis on business success
• The future of AI integration in business decision-making
• Risk management strategies for entrepreneurs

Resources:

• LENKER website: https://lenker.com
• Kevin deLaplante's website: https://kevindelaplante.com/my-writing
• The Argument Ninja Podcast: [Link to podcast]

Call to Action:

If you're looking to enhance your marketing strategies, refine your critical thinking skills, or navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship, this episode is a must-listen!

Connect with John & Kevin:

• John Lenker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlenker/
• Kevin deLaplante on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindelaplante/

Show notes Mark Kleyner

Mark is the co-founder of Dream VC, an entrepreneur, ecosystem builder and early-stage investor in Emerging Markets. Mark has worked within VCs in the UK, US, Europe and Africa and actively advises, coaches and mentors several very early stage West & East African startups - who have gone on to raise upwards of $10m in Venture Financing, and joined programs like Google's Black Founders Fund Africa, PioneerApp, TechStars and Y Combinator. Mark is passionate about empowering the private sector to take responsibility for making people's lives better and is a big advocate for Consumer and Enterprise Software Startups as mediums to improve lives around the world. Mark is also a co-founder of Dream VC, a leading remote program, helping founders, entrepreneurs and working professionals across the African continent and among the diaspora to break into the Venture Capital industry as emerging investors.

Beyond these activities, Mark is an active startup mentor in 9+ Accelerators and Incubators at Startupbootcamp, Impact Hub Lagos, Seedstars, Founder Institute and Village Capital. Mark is also a startup mentor with FasterCapital and StartupLoungeAfrica.

Dream VC and the mission you are on.

The current investment landscape in Africa and some key trends shaping it?

The role of diaspora investment in driving economic development and entrepreneurship in Africa?

The unique opportunities that investors can find in African markets compared to other regions?

How do political stability and regulatory environments impact investment decisions in Africa?

How necessary is local knowledge and partnerships when investing in African markets?

What are some key resources or sources of information that investors can leverage to stay informed about investment opportunities and developments in Africa?

Connect with Mark

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkleyner/

https://www.dream-vc.com/