Too Long; Don’t Listen

E45 From Startup Intern to Founder

Maria Tsarkova is a growth marketer turned founder. Early on, she decided to build her career in start-ups. She became a Growth Lead at Loop Money, a London-based fintech where she led the startup's UK rollout until it landed a successful exit through a buyout by Tandem Bank and top-tier PE firm, Pollen Street. She then co-founded Solid Water Marketing Agency, which develops growth programs for various tech and traditional businesses.
00:00 Welcome & Introduction01:20 Working in startups05:00 Decision-Making Process07:00 Different Marketing Roles and Responsibilities09:20 Learning Journey12:20 Lack of Management15:13 Starting a Growth Marketing Agency20:30 Team Structure23:00 Challenges24:45 Personality Test & Closing🔗 RESOURCESSubscribe to TLDL's newsletter for weekly updates: https://toolongdontlistenpodcast.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolongdontlisten/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/too-long-don-t-listen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tldltodayTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toolongdontlistenX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tldltodayTL;DL Blog: https://medium.com/@toolongdontlisten

E44 From Food to Culinary Art

Charles Michel is a Food Entrepreneur and Educator, on a mission to raise awareness for conscious eating and sustainable food. Originally from Bogotà, he traveled the world, developing a deep understanding of, and passion for, culinary art. Through his work, he aims to educate populations on the power of sustainable eating.
00:00 Welcome & Introduction01:35 Why Food?06:30 What’s wrong with the food industry?10:30 Research findings: Psychology and Food14:30 Raising Awareness via Netflix19:40 Life Mission Triggers & Drivers22:55 No Need for Culinary School26:40 Choosing Another Path29:13 Personality Test & Closing🔗 RESOURCESSubscribe to TLDL's newsletter for weekly updates: https://toolongdontlistenpodcast.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolongdontlisten/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/too-long-don-t-listen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tldltodayTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toolongdontlistenX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tldltodayTL;DL Blog: https://medium.com/@toolongdontlisten

E43 From Marketing to Music

Axel Gregorcik : "fils d’enseignants qui m’ont donné le goût du voyage, de la curiosité et l’opportunité de commencer jeune la pratique musicale. Après un parcours scolaire riche et pleins de rebondissements, je me consacre pleinement depuis septembre 2022 au développement de mon groupe de musique 20:02 avec mon frère Eliot."Spoiler alert: this episode is in French! I speak to Axel, co-founder and singer of the 20:02 music band. In this 43rd episode,  Axel talks about his academic path, from Law studies to History, to graduating in Digital Marketing while launching a music band with his brother Eliot. An inspiring story that is worth listening to!
 
00:00 Welcome & Introduction01:10 Passion for Music03:25 Academic Path 07:30 Shifting Gears11:00 The Story of 20:0213:00 The Power of Marketing16:30 The Impact of Social Media on Music20:00 Taking a Gap Year23:00 The Next Steps for 20:0226:00 Personality Test & Closing🔗 RESOURCESSubscribe to TLDL's newsletter for more updates: https://toolongdontlistenpodcast.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolongdontlisten/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/too-long-don-t-listen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tldltodayTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toolongdontlistenX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tldltodayTL;DL Blog: https://medium.com/@toolongdontlisten

E42 From Engineering to Podcasting

Gareth has over twenty years as a science and technology presenter on BBC Radio. From 2005 to 2023, he was a presenter of Digital Planet, BBC World Service, and occasional presenter on BBC Radio 4 Inside Science. He is also a Lecturer of Science Communication at Imperial College (specialising in radio and podcasting). In this 42nd episode, we discuss his experience working from engineering to broadcasting. 00:00 Welcome & Introduction02:15 Interest in Electronics, Technology & Science04:10 Shifting from Technology to Broadcasting08:00 Speaking as a Nerd11:27 Lecturing at Imperial College 15:16 Time Management18:00 A point where I’ve overdone it23:30 Personality Test & Closing
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E41 From Science Communication to Orbital Innovation

Alberto De Iorio is a public speaker and experienced science communicator stemming from the airport planning, aviation, and aerospace industries. Alberto is also the Founder & CEO of Orbital Launch Means (OLM), a company leveraging key engineering developments to provide European-based Space Launch operations facility.
00:00 Welcome & Introduction
02:33 Why the aerospace industry?
 
07:30 OLM’s GTM Strategy
 
11:45 What does it take to build a launch site?
 
16:30 OLM’s Team
 
22:19 The Challenges
24:34 Personality Test & Closing
 
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E40 From a PhD in Chemistry to Managing Products in Startups

Following his studies in Chemistry at UCL and Oxford, Nijat earned a PhD in Chemistry and decided to pursue a career working with incubators and startups, where he found his passion for product management. Today, Nijat is the Head of Product at Lindus Health, a UK clinical trials startup backed by Peter Thiel. Their mission? To accelerate clinical trials so patients can benefit from new treatments sooner. Listen to this episode if you'd like to learn about product management, how to approach applying to roles in this field, and what it takes to become a great PM.00:00 Welcome & Introduction02:30 Why Chemistry?10:45 What is Product Management?13:45 Lindus Health18:15 How do you track success as a PM?24:30 How to grow as a PM?25:30 Final Tips & Closing
 
🔗 RESOURCESArticle from Ben Horowitz (2005): 
https://a16z.com/good-product-manager-bad-product-manager/
 
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E39 From Europe to Silicon Valley: 28 Years Condensed

In this episode, I talk to Laurent, Sales Enablement Lead in Silicon Valley. With 28 years of experience in the tech industry, Laurent shares insights, learnings, and takeaways.
Expect to delve into the secrets of working abroad, the challenges faced by tech professionals, and the unparalleled opportunities that arise from navigating international landscapes. 00:00 Welcome & Introduction01:45 Why Tech?03:38 The Career Luck Factor06:50 The Importance of People08:45 Career Decision Making Process10:45 Working Across Europe15:40 Working in Silicon Valley22:36 Coping With a Layoff31:00 What’s Next?36:00 Personality Test & Closing
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E38 From Management Consulting to Personal Training

Emma is an online personal trainer-come-sustainability consultant who prioritises wholesome, healthy living. Since struggling with her mental health she has been on a transitional journey, pivoting from climbing the ladder at Accenture to following an entrepreneurial, values-based life. 00:00 Welcome & Introduction03:30 Why Personal Training?05:15 PT Qualification07:30 Being Risk Averse 08:50 Quitting a Full-Time Job12:00 Marathon Training Quiz21:13 Personality Test (ESTP) & Closing
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E37 From Mathematics to Entrepreneurship

Julia, originally from Vienna, is a former researcher at ETH Zurich and has several years of experience investing in research-based early-stage startups. As a founder, she led an edtech startup for six years and recently held the position of Director of Growth at a pharma tech startup in Berlin. She is a mathematician by training and holds a PhD in applied mathematics.Join me and Julia in this episode to discuss her entrepreneurial journey!
00:00 Welcome & Introduction01:45 Finding a field of choice
03:40 Why Entrepreneurship?
05:13 Deep dive: first business idea
08:09 Building consistency over time
10:33 Tangible impact
12:36 Entrepreneur First
17:00 Separating Professional and Personal Feelings
20:30 Personality Test & ClosingResources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolongdontlisten/Other links: https://linktr.ee/toolongdontlisten

E36 Starting a B2B Content Marketing Agency

Marina is a Content Marketing Specialist & Founder of the B2B Content Marketing agency Retold. With an extensive background in marketing, including content, social media, branding, and more, Marina opted for the agency approach after working in marketing leadership roles with companies in different verticals. Today, she is passionate about bringing the power of storytelling and innovation into content marketing to help companies solidify strategies that get results.
00:00 Welcome & Introduction
02:20 - Why B2B Marketing?
05:00 What is Marketing?
08:10 B2B vs. B2C
 
09:00 Starting a B2B Agency
 
12:50 Growing a LinkedIn Sommunity
 
15:00 The Fear of Moving Jobs
 
17:00 Personality Test
20:55 Final Tips
 
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