Zuby is a trailblazing entrepreneur and innovator, recognized as the inventor and founder behind Think and Zoom, an award-winning brain control assistive tech solution for the visually impaired. Zuby has received the prestigious Mass Challenge Health-Tech Startup Choice Award in 2020.

As a disability advocate and “eye for good” evangelist to the United Nations, Zuby champions inclusive innovation and the elevation of disabled user-innovators. With a background in computer engineering and a powerful lived experience of vision loss, Zuby’s journey is a testament to creativity, resilience, and impact-driven entrepreneurship.

💡 What You’ll Learn from Zuby's Journey:

🔸 Embrace Relentless Curiosity: Zuby urges aspiring founders to become “knowledge thirsty”, to develop an insatiable appetite for learning, spanning both related and unrelated fields, as groundbreaking ideas and solutions often emerge at unexpected intersections.

🔸 Persevere Through Uncertainty: His story highlights the unpredictability and setbacks faced in both life and business. Maintaining a strong sense of purpose (“your why”) is essential to navigate obstacles and keep moving forward, even when progress seems impossible.

🔸 Solve Real Problems, Start Small: Many of Zuby’s ventures, including Think and Zoom and Kowa Credit, originated from his personal challenges. He demonstrates the value of launching minimum viable products quickly and iterating based on lived experience, while also later learning the importance of diligence and research for long-term success.

🔸 Champion Inclusive Innovation: Zuby stresses the urgent need for disabled innovators to lead the creation of assistive technologies. By empowering user-innovators and investing in specialized accelerators or labs, society can develop solutions that benefit both the disabled community and mainstream users.

You can connect with Zuby on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to follow his journey.

🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.

👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

🥂 Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more voices like Zuby.

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Selene is an MIT Boot Camp Innovation Leadership graduate, AI enthusiast, and the Chief of Staff at Chai and Velostics. With a strong background in tech and digital transformation, Selene brings an impressive breadth of experience across corporate, startup, and consulting environments. Her career demonstrates a continuous drive to learn, pivot, and empower others in fast-evolving industries.

💡 What You’ll Learn from Selene's Journey:

🔸 The Power of Lifelong Learning: Selene advocates for continuously acquiring knowledge across diverse fields, emphasizing that broad expertise opens unexpected opportunities and enables leaders to adapt in any industry.

🔸 Driving Innovation Through Challenge: Her journey illustrates how embracing new roles and challenging oneself, especially in tech and AI, can drive personal and organizational growth.

🔸 Navigating Change & Pivoting with Confidence: Selene shares insights on successfully transitioning from corporate to startups, and between industries, through a willingness to “start from scratch” and embrace change without fear.

🔸 Setting Boundaries & Balancing Life: Learn how Selene maintains well-being and productivity by setting clear boundaries, managing multiple calendars, and prioritizing self-care, providing a model for healthy remote and entrepreneurial work.

You can connect with Selene on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to follow her journey.

🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.

👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

🥂 Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more voices like Selene.

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Frederick Van Staden is the founder of Kreet, a socially responsible boutique art store, and the co-founder of the South African fashion platform Look Like. With a background as a senior software engineer and team lead, he combines his technical expertise with a passion for art and community impact.

As a new father, Frederick is navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship while striving to make a meaningful difference in his local community.

💡 What You’ll Learn from Frederick's Journey:

🔸 Embrace Iteration: Frederick emphasizes the importance of taking action and iterating on ideas rather than waiting for the perfect moment or conditions. This mindset can lead to valuable learning experiences and eventual success.

🔸 Value-Based Pricing: Understanding the difference between value-based and cost-based pricing is crucial for entrepreneurs. Frederick highlights how recognising the value of what you offer can significantly impact profitability and growth.

🔸 Focus on Individual Impact: While initially aiming to donate all profits to charity, Frederick learned that investing in individuals can create a more significant and sustainable impact. This shift in perspective can help entrepreneurs balance their mission with business growth.

🔸 Leverage Your Network: Frederick found that reaching out to his personal network for professional services yielded better quality results than using freelance platforms. Building relationships can lead to more meaningful collaborations and support.

You can connect with Frederick on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to follow his journey.

🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.

👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

🥂 Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more voices like Frederick's.

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Colin Banning is the current Country Director for Swiss Contact in El Salvador and the founder of team GB Consulting and Colin Banning Consulting.

With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship, Colin has made significant contributions to the development of social entrepreneurship in Central America, particularly for vulnerable populations such as returned migrants and individuals with disabilities. His expertise in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices and his experience with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development have positioned him as a leading figure in promoting sustainable business practices across Latin America.

💡 What You’ll Learn from Colin's Journey:

🔸 The Importance of Purpose-Driven Business: Colin emphasises that running a business with a purpose not only benefits the community but also enhances the long-term viability of the business itself.

🔸 Navigating Challenges in Sustainability: He discusses the complexities of implementing sustainable practices in businesses, highlighting the need for education and understanding of the long-term benefits of sustainability.

🔸 Empowering Vulnerable Populations: Colin shares insights on how to support marginalised groups, such as people with disabilities and returned migrants, by providing them with the tools and resources to succeed in entrepreneurship.

🔸 Adaptability in Entrepreneurship: He reflects on the necessity of being prepared for unexpected changes in life and business, stressing the importance of having a clear direction while remaining flexible to adapt to new circumstances.

You can connect with Colin on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to follow his journey.

🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.

👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

🥂 Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more voices like Colin's.

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During this talk we discuss how we individually define success for ourselves. This is a honest and open conversation exploring the perspectives on a number of members of our community.

💡 Some key ideas discussed here:

🔸Personal versus societal definitions of success.

🔸Navigating imposter syndrome as founders and creators.

🔸The role of mindset in shaping our perception of achievement.

🔸How freedom and personal values influence our goals.

🔸Making a positive impact as a measure of success.

🔸Encouragement for listeners to define success for themselves.

🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.

👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

🥂 Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more founders voices.

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Today we explore the evolving creator economy with entrepreneur, YouTuber and long time support of Founder' Voayge Daniel. We discuss the realities of content creation, from building an engaged audience to navigating unpredictable income streams. Daniel shares his journey, monetization strategies, and the development of a teleprompter tool for creators. Together, we highlight the importance of consistency, audience trust, and diversifying income through products and platforms like Patreon. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or content creator, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration for growing your presence in the digital landscape.

💡 What You’ll Learn from our discussion with Daniel:

🔸 The Importance of Consistency: Daniel emphasizes that consistent content creation is key to success in the creator economy. Regularly posting content helps build an audience and increases the chances of videos gaining traction over time.

🔸 Understanding Your Audience: He highlights the necessity of putting the audience first, tailoring content to their interests, and engaging with them authentically to foster trust and loyalty.

🔸 Monetization Strategies: Daniel discusses various ways creators can monetize their content, including affiliate marketing, sponsorships, and creating their own products, which can lead to more stable income streams.

🔸 Building in Public: He advocates for the practice of building in public, which allows creators to showcase their development process, gather feedback, and establish credibility while creating a portfolio of their work.

You can connect with Daniel on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to follow his journey.

🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.

👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

🥂 Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more voices like Daniel.

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This is an older discussion we had with Gabriel Storti, he is the CEO and founder of an ultra-fast supermarket delivery service in Brazil, where he pioneered the concept of last-mile delivery in 2016.

With a strong background in technology startups, data center infrastructure, and investment, Gabriel has demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and innovation throughout his career. He has also contributed to the education sector by bringing MIT courses to Brazil and holds a MicroMasters from MIT, showcasing his commitment to continuous learning and development.

💡 What You’ll Learn from Gabriel's Journey:

🔸 The Importance of Team Diversity: Gabriel emphasizes the need for a diverse team in startups, highlighting the roles of the "hacker," "hustler," and "hipster" to foster innovation and problem-solving.

🔸 User Innovation Methodology: He shares a structured approach to identifying personal skills and problems, guiding aspiring entrepreneurs to find their niche and develop solutions that resonate with their experiences.

🔸 Balancing Visionary and Administrative Roles: Gabriel discusses the two types of entrepreneurs and the necessity of having a balance between visionary ideas and administrative execution, suggesting that complementary partnerships can enhance business success.

🔸 Time Management and Prioritization: He introduces the time management matrix from "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," encouraging entrepreneurs to focus on important but non-urgent tasks that lead to long-term success.

You can connect with Gabriel on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to follow his journey.

🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.

👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

🥂 Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more voices like Gabriel's.

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Our guest today is a passionate entrepreneur and advocate for mental health, currently pursuing a master's degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University. With a background in corporate sustainability and experience in designing impactful solutions for social enterprises, Daiki Yoshioka is the founder of a mental health startup called Emphy, which aims to provide accessible mental health support through an AI-driven mobile app. His unique multicultural upbringing and personal experiences with mental health challenges have fueled his commitment to creating positive social change.

💡 What You’ll Learn from Daiki's Journey:

🔸 Identify Your Passion: Understanding and embracing your passion is crucial for sustaining motivation, especially during challenging times in entrepreneurship.

🔸 Cultural Sensitivity in Solutions: Tailoring your product to fit the cultural context of your target market can significantly enhance its acceptance and effectiveness.

🔸 The Importance of Team Dynamics: Building a diverse team with complementary skills and shared vision can lead to more innovative solutions and a supportive work environment.

🔸 Prioritise Mental Health: As an entrepreneur, taking care of your mental health and establishing a support system is essential for long-term success and well-being.

You can connect with Daiki on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to follow his journey.

🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.

👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

🥂 Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more voices like Daiki.

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