worldie unboxed

A New Chapter: Kickstarter Soft Launch Recap

Welcome back to another episode of worldie unboxed. Today, Aaron and I will recap our recent Kickstarter soft launch and discuss expectations for the next phase of the business. As this is the beginning of a new chapter for worldie as a business, we look forward to tweaking the podcast format. We still plan on including conversations with new and exciting guests, but we also want to focus on the next stage of this journey, so more to come on that.
As always, follow us at worldiebrand.com. Also, check out our YouTube channel and Instagram page!
 
 
 

Reflecting on the Eve of our Kickstarter Launch

Welcome back to another episode of worldie unboxed! In this episode, we share a recording of our thoughts heading into our Kickstarter campaign and what our expectations were on the night before we finally went live. We are grateful to those who have followed along on our journey so far and look forward to sharing this next chapter with you!
As always, check us out at worldiebrand.com, our YouTube channel, and also on Instagram. 
Aight, let's get to it!

Gearing up for our Kickstarter launch!

Welcome back to another episode of worldie unboxed. Yes, it's been a few weeks since we last released an episode, mainly because we have been heads down tweaking the shoe and getting ready for our launch on August 5. This episode provides an update on our progress and offers a brief reflection on where we've been as we prepare to move to the next stage of the venture. We will be releasing shorter episodes more frequently as we move closer to our launch on Kickstarter.
As always, be sure to follow us on YouTube and Instagram. You can also join our Kickstarter pre-launch on worldiebrand.com.
 

Navigating the Emotional and Mental Side of Entrepreneurship

Join us as we dive into how we are holding up mentally and emotionally as we launch worldie!
Follow our journey at worldiebrand.com and check out our YouTube channel and Instagram page for more content and updates.

The Founders Edition: Joey Panella - Decimal Code

Welcome back to another episode of worldie unboxed. Today, we're joined by Joey Panella, a former classmate of ours back at Chicago Booth and the founder of Decimal Code, an automated medical coding platform, easing the burden on healthcare systems. We will let Joey provide more details and then catch up on our ventures and share lessons learned.
As always, follow our journey at worldiebrand.com and check out our YouTube channel and Instagram page for more content and updates.

The Founders Edition: David Abadin - DisCo

Welcome back to another episode of worldie unboxed. We are joined by David Abadin, the founder of DisCo, a food and beverage distributor, putting the incumbents on notice with a tech-forward approach to the grocery supply chain. We discuss how DisCo is shaking things up, what David envisions for DisCo, and how our journey at worldie is not so different than David's.
As always, follow our journey at worldiebrand.com and check out our YouTube channel and Instagram page for more content and updates.
 

The Founders Edition: Tom Eddleston - FABRIC

Welcome back to another episode of worldie unboxed. Today, we sit down with Tom Eddleston, the cofounder of FABRIC, a non-alcoholic beer with a unique twist that we will let Tom tell you about. Tom left the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship and has some fantastic lessons for those interested in launching a venture.
As always, follow our journey at worldiebrand.com and check out our YouTube channel and Instagram page for more content and updates.

The Highs and Lows of Creating and Maintaining a Podcast with Andrea Pascual

Welcome back to another episode of worldie unboxed. Today we get a chance to sit down with Andrea Pascual... Among Andrea's many other endeavors, she also hosts a podcast called Sushi Fridays (link here). Aaron and I connected with Andrea to record a couple Sushi Fridays' episodes over a year ago. Now, Andrea provides a bit of an update and discusses some of the benefits and difficulties of starting and maintaining a podcast.
As always, follow our journey at worldiebrand.com and check out our YouTube channel and Instagram page for more content and updates.
 
 

Update Episode! worldie welcomes Fionna Wright to the team

Welcome back to another episode of worldie unboxed! This time, we would like to introduce our newest teammate, Fionna Wright. Tune in to learn more about Fionna's story and what her marketing experience, energy, and creativity mean for worldie as we get closer and closer to launch!
Stay connected with us by joining our community at worldiebrand.com and subscribing to the worldie YouTube channel as well as our Instagram page for clips and highlights from our conversations!

The Founders Edition: Derek Sakamoto - Private Parachute

Welcome back to Worldie Unboxed: The Founders Edition! In this episode, we’re joined by Derek Sakamoto, a three-time founder and the creator of Private Parachute Inc. We dive into his journey, from what first sparked his passion for entrepreneurship to the lessons he’s learned along the way.
Derek shares his vision for Private Parachute and where he sees the company heading. He also discusses the unique challenges of being a solo founder. His insights on resilience, strategy, and navigating the ups and downs of startup life make this a must-listen for any entrepreneur.
Want to learn more? Check out Derek's blog, including his latest edition at https://dereksakamoto.substack.com/p/can-you-buy-your-way-into-a-series