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The Founders Edition: Juliana Casale - Balloon (Part 2)

Welcome back to worldie unboxed, The Founders Edition! In this second part of our episode, Brandan and Aaron delve into their conversation with Juliana Casale, founder of Balloon, a sparkling water brand from Canada. They'll be unpacking the key points she shared, from her entrepreneurial journey to the challenges of starting a beverage company, and discussing how these insights relate to their own journey at worldie.
They'll explore how Juliana's experiences and advice can be applied to anyone looking to start their own business, and share their personal takeaways from the discussion.
Don't forget to stay connected with us by joining our community at worldiebrand.com and subscribing to the worldie YouTube channel for clips and highlights from our conversations.

The Founders Edition: Juliana Casale - Balloon (Part 1)

Welcome back to worldie unboxed, The Founders Edition! In this episode, we’re splitting the content into two parts for your listening convenience. Part one features a compelling conversation with Juliana Casale, founder of Balloon, a Canadian sparkling water brand. Juliana shares her journey, the challenges of launching a beverage company, and the toughest aspects of being an entrepreneur.
Later this week, Brandan and Aaron will reflect on their chat with Juliana, exploring how her insights resonate with their own experiences at worldie.
Stay connected with us by joining our community at worldiebrand.com and subscribing to the worldie YouTube channel for clips from our conversations.

What We Learned From Startup and VC Attorney Nick Trimis (Part 2)

Welcome back to worldie unboxed for Part 2 of our insightful two-part episode! In the previous installment, Brandan and Aaron sat down with Nick Trimis, a seasoned startup and venture capitalist attorney. Nick shared invaluable insights on the intersection of entrepreneurship and law, highlighting potential pitfalls and offering practical tips for legal preparations in the startup world.
In this episode, Brandan and Aaron are joined by Crystal Kwabea Adu-Poku to recap the key points from their conversation with Nick. They will discuss how these insights apply to their own journey at worldie and offer additional perspectives on navigating the legal challenges faced by startups.
Listeners can stay connected by joining the worldie community at worldiebrand.com and subscribing to the worldie YouTube channel for clips from their conversations.
Tune in and join Brandan, Aaron, and Crystal as they delve deeper into the legal strategies that can make or break a startup!

What We Learned From Startup and VC Attorney Nick Trimis (Part 1)

Welcome back to worldie unboxed! In this engaging two-part episode, Brandan and Aaron sit down with Nick Trimis, a seasoned startup and venture capitalist attorney. Nick delves into the crucial intersection of entrepreneurship and law, highlighting the potential pitfalls that can arise if legal matters aren’t addressed early in a venture’s lifecycle. He offers valuable insights on maximizing the founder-legal counsel relationship and provides practical tips on preparing for VC funding and attracting institutional investors.
Although this discussion doesn’t constitute legal advice, it offers a rare glimpse into the legal challenges startups face and strategies to overcome them.
In next week’s episode, Brandan and Aaron will be joined by Crystal Kwabea Adu-Poku to recap the highlights from their talk with Nick and relate them to their own experiences at worldie.
Listeners can stay connected by joining the worldie community at worldiebrand.com and subscribing to the worldie YouTube channel for clips from their conversations.
Tune in and hear from Nick on this informative episode!

The Founders Edition: Orri Bogdan - VAE Labs

Welcome to another exciting episode of worldie unboxed The Founders Edition! This week, Brandan and Aaron sit down with Orri Bogdan, the visionary founder of VAE Labs, a groundbreaking caffeine spray startup.
Join us as we explore Orri's journey in creating VAE Labs and his innovative approach to consumer education. We'll dive into the world of e-sports, and uncover Orri's long-term vision for the company.
In the second half of the episode, Brandan and Aaron will break down the major takeaways from their conversation with Orri, providing valuable insights and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Stay connected with worldie by joining our community at worldiebrand.com for exclusive updates and insights. And don't forget to subscribe to the worldie YouTube channel for clips of our conversations with our guests!
Tune in and get inspired by Orri Bogdan's entrepreneurial journey on worldie unboxed!

The Founders Edition: Chip Longenecker - RompHim (Part 2)

Welcome back to the worldie unboxed for Part 2 of our special two-part series with Chip Longenecker, founder of RompHim and Podium.
In the previous episode, Chip shared his journey from co-founding RompHim, the revolutionary men’s romper brand, to leading Podium, a stylish jewelry brand for men. He also discussed how his entrepreneurial experiences have shaped his investment philosophy.
In this episode, hosts Brandan and Aaron take a deep dive into the insights Chip shared in Part 1. They explore how his advice and experiences relate to their own venture at worldie, offering a reflective and practical discussion on applying Chip's principles to their business.
Stay connected with worldie by joining our community at worldiebrand.com for exclusive updates and insights. And don't forget to subscribe to the worldie YouTube channel for clips of our conversations with our guests!
Tune in to Part 2 of our series with Chip Longenecker and discover how to apply entrepreneurial wisdom to your own journey on the Worldie Podcast!

The Founders Edition: Chip Longenecker - Podium (Part 1)

Welcome to the worldie unboxed! In this special two-part episode, Brandan and Aaron sit down with Chip Longenecker, founder of RompHim and Podium.
Chip shares his journey from founding RompHim, a pioneering men’s romper brand, while in grad school to later founding Podium, a cutting-edge jewelry brand for men. Discover how Chip's entrepreneurial spirit led him to become an investor, and how his experiences shaped his unique investment philosophy.
In Part 1, dive into the conversation as Chip discusses his entrepreneurial journey and insights into the world of investing. Next week, in Part 2, Brandan and Aaron reflect on Chip's wisdom and discuss how it relates to their own venture at worldie.
Stay connected with worldie by joining our community at worldiebrand.com for exclusive updates and insights. And don't forget to subscribe to the worldie YouTube channel for clips of our conversations with our guests!

The Founders Edition: Myles Powell - Myles Comfort Foods

Aaron and Brandan sit down with Myles Powell of Myles Comfort Foods (https://www.mylescomfortfoods.com/). Myles discusses his leap of faith from engineering to entrepreneurship, why he chose to go with comfort food (specifically mac and cheese), and his experience on Food Network and Shark Tank. Following the conversation with Myles, Brandan and Aaron recap some of the key takeaways and how they apply to the worldie venture.
Join the worldie community at worldiebrand.com to get the latest updates on what's going on with the venture and what to expect in the near future! Also, be sure to check out the worldie YouTube channel for videos/shorts of the conversations with guests here: https://www.youtube.com/@worldieunboxed 

The Founders Edition: Megan Lancaster - Ellavate Wagon

Aaron and Brandan sit down with Megan Lancaster the founder of Ellavate Wagon (https://ellavatewagon.com/), the first electric everyday wagon. The trio discuss Megan's thoughts on what keeps a founder going, how raising and going mass market changes a brand, and what Megan wishes she knew before she started on her entrepreneurial endeavors. Following the conversation with Megan, Brandan and Aaron recap some of the key takeaways and discuss how some of the points apply to their worldie venture.
Join the worldie community at worldiebrand.com to get the latest updates about what the founders are up to and what to expect in the near future! Also, be sure to check out the worldie YouTube channel for videos/shorts of the conversations with guests here: https://www.youtube.com/@worldieunboxed 

The Founders Edition: Jay Davis - Cold Case Ice Cream

Aaron and Brandan sit down with Jay Davis the founder of Cold Case Ice Cream, Creatably, Pillow Cube, and a number of other successful ventures. The trio discuss how Jay got started in entrepreneurship, why the ice cream industry is ripe for disruption, the inspiration behind Creatably, and how startups with small budgets can harness the power of video. Brandan and Aaron then recap the conversation with Jay and discuss some of their key takeaways.
Join the worldie community at worldiebrand.com to get the latest updates about what the founders are up to and what to expect in the near future! Also, be sure to chech out the worldie YouTube channel for videos/shorts of conversations with guests here: https://www.youtube.com/@worldieunboxed/featured