Conversations with startup CEOs, founders and investors. We uncover and distil lessons and learnings from founding, funding and scaling high-growth startups. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.harrysnewsletter.com/s/podcast?utm_medium=podcast">www.harrysnewsletter.com</a>
Harry's Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Harry Uffindell
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Conversations with startup CEOs, founders and investors. We uncover and distil lessons and learnings from founding, funding and scaling high-growth startups. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.harrysnewsletter.com/s/podcast?utm_medium=podcast">www.harrysnewsletter.com</a>
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Recent Episodes
May 20, 2025
Guest Episode: Calling Operator — Harry Uffindell
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisonuffindell/">Harry Uffindell</a> is the Chief People Officer at Partly.</p><p>He’s worn just about every startup hat: founder, growth, bizops, revops, people, culture; you name it. But he ultimately found his calling in the people space.</p><p>Now, he’s scaling Partly, hiring the world’s top 1% talent, and building a culture where people stay excited about their work a decade in.</p><p><strong>In today’s episode, we discuss:</strong></p><p>* Scaling Partly from its first non-technical hire to ~100 employees—and the lessons behind making it the best startup to work for.</p><p>* Building a company culture that lasts, where 10 years in, you’re still buzzing to show up every day.</p><p>* Co-founding and selling MeatMail (a food subscription startup) with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveboothy/">Dave Booth</a>, the zero-to-one story.</p><p>* “This is a pretty good V1” — what <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyoryan/">Tim Ryan</a> taught Harry about quality work and scaling startups globally.</p><p>* Tilt to Airbnb: From first APAC hire to Country Manager, scaling Tilt, and what it takes to land a global “boots on the ground” role.</p><p>* A bad-reception phone call that changed everything. How Airbnb’s acquisition of Tilt set Harry on a path to helping make Australia Airbnb’s most penetrated market worldwide before the IPO.</p><p>* Focus as a superpower. Mastering the art of focus is the most impactful skill an operator can develop.</p><p>* Learning from the best. How Patti McCord, Reed Hastings (Netflix), and the Collison Brothers (Stripe) are shaping Harry’s playbook as a world-class Chief People Officer.</p><p>* Angel Investing 101. His advice for operators making their first bets.</p><p><strong>Listen On:</strong></p><p>* Apple Podcasts</p><p>* Spotify</p><p><strong>Harry’s Recommended Frameworks, Podcasts & Books:</strong></p><p>* Books:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Delivering-Happiness-Profits-Passion-Purpose/dp/0446563048">Delivering Happiness</a> (people and culture)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/no-rules-rules-9780753560969">No Rules Rules</a> (Netflix culture)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205">The Hard Thing About Hard Things</a> (gritty leadership)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/AMP-Unlocking-Hypergrowth-Expectations-Intensity/dp/1119836115">Amp It Up</a> (high-performance culture)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1939714095?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_nz">Powerful by Patty McCord</a> (freedom + responsibility)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Radical-Candor-Kick-ass-Without-Humanity/dp/1250235375">Radical Candor</a> (feedback and relationships)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Great-Choice-Jim-Collins/dp/0062120999">Great by Choice</a> (10x leadership)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034">How to Win Friends and Influence People</a></p><p>* Podcasts:</p><p>* Acquired, a16z, Founders, Tim Ferriss, Crucible Moments, 20VC.</p><p>* Frameworks:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://the1thing.com/free-resources/">The One Thing</a> (goal-setting)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.harrysnewsletter.com/p/beyond-the-annual-offsite-the-cadence">The Quarterly Rhythm That Fuels Growth and High-Performing Teams</a> (includes duplicatable resources/Notion pages)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/">Eisenhower Matrix</a> (urgent/important prioritization)</p><p>* Radical Candor (caring personally + challenging directly).</p><p>* Operators—Future leader/vision:</p><p>* Patti McCord and Reed Hastings from Netflix (culture)</p><p>* Patrick Collison and the Stripe brothers (execution)</p><p><strong>Ones to Watch & Other Folks Mentioned in the Episode:</strong></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/penelopebarton/">Pene Barton</a> (CEO at Crimson Global Academy)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstigrant/">Kirsti Grant</a> (Chief People Experience Officer at Auror)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiebeaton/">Jamie Beaton</a> (CEO and Co-Founder at Crimson Education)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveboothy/">Dave Booth</a> (Founder in Residence at Blackbird)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeduboe/">Mike Duboe</a> (General Partner at Greylock Partners)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/levi4sit/">Levi Fawcett</a> (CEO at Partly)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyoryan/">Tim Ryan</a> (Co-Founder and CEO at Atomic8)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/huynhandrew/">Andrew Huynh</a> (GTM Strategy Lead, New Products at Culture Amp)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbrockwell/">Dan Brockwell</a> (Co-founder and Head of Program at Earlywork)</p><p><strong>Find Harry Online:</strong></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisonuffindell">LinkedIn</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.harrysnewsletter.com/">Harry’s Newsletter</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.harrysnewsletter.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.harrysnewsletter.com</a>
March 7, 2025
S1 | E4 — Gen George (LMBDW; Tamme; Skilld; OneShift) on Startup Growth and the Future of Work
<p>Listen/Subscribe on:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/harrys-podcast/id1796049430">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3CEAXINhB8a4lxQDaTPw36">Spotify</a></p><p>From launching a babysitting hustle at 16 to building two successful startups, Gen George's journey is all about bold ideas and solving real-world problems. 🚀</p><p>In this episode, the<strong> co-founder of LMBDW</strong> (Like-Minded B*****s Drinking Wine) and <strong>founder of tamme, Skilld and OneShift</strong> joins us to share how she built and scaled multiple businesses, the lessons she learned along the way, and her insights on hiring, scaling, and the future of work.</p><p><strong>In today's episode, we cover:</strong></p><p>✅ <strong>Early entrepreneurial ventures</strong> – How Jen’s childhood exposure to business shaped her mindset, from working in her parents’ factory to launching her first side hustle.</p><p>✅ <strong>From university dropout to startup founder</strong> – Why traditional education wasn’t the right path, and how her gap year led to unexpected business opportunities.</p><p>✅ <strong>Building OneShift & Skilled</strong> – The story behind launching her first marketplace startup, securing $5M in funding, and later pivoting to Skilled, a platform revolutionizing hiring for small businesses.</p><p>✅ <strong>Scaling a two-sided marketplace</strong> – Lessons on balancing supply and demand, leveraging AI for matchmaking, and overcoming hiring challenges in the service industry.</p><p>✅ <strong>Growth strategies & traction</strong> – From old-school flyer marketing to real-time ad optimization, the marketing playbook that took Skilled to 120,000 users in just six months.</p><p>✅ <strong>Startup culture & leadership</strong> – Why hiring for adaptability matters, how to foster a culture of experimentation, and the key traits she looks for in a team.</p><p>Jen also shares her thoughts on the gig economy, what it takes to scale a lean startup, and her best advice for founders navigating the early stages of business.</p><p><strong>Resources & Links:</strong></p><p>👋 Gen George: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gengeorge/">linkedin.com/in/gengeorge</a>👋 Harry Uffindell: <a target="_blank" href="http://linkedin.com/in/harrisonuffindell">linkedin.com/in/harrisonuffindell</a>🎧 <a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/harrys-podcast/id1796049430">Apple Podcasts</a>🎧 <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3CEAXINhB8a4lxQDaTPw36">Spotify</a></p><p><p>Thanks for reading Harry's Newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and podcasts each month.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.harrysnewsletter.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.harrysnewsletter.com</a>
February 27, 2025
S1 | E3 — Alex Fala on Vend, Scaling SaaS, and the Future of Retail
<p>Listen/Subscribe on:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/harrys-podcast/id1796049430">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3CEAXINhB8a4lxQDaTPw36">Spotify</a></p><p>From McKinsey to Trade Me to leading one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing tech companies—Alex Fala’s career is a masterclass in leadership, strategy, and scaling businesses. 🚀</p><p>In this episode, the <strong>former CEO of Syft and Vend (now </strong><a target="_blank" href="http://lightspeedhq.com"><strong>Lightspeed</strong></a><strong>)</strong> joins us to talk about his journey into tech, the challenges of scaling a SaaS company, and what the future holds for retail businesses navigating an ever-evolving landscape.</p><p><strong>In today's episode, we cover:</strong></p><p>✅ <strong>Early career & McKinsey days</strong> – How Alex’s experience in strategy consulting shaped his approach to leadership and decision-making.</p><p>✅ <strong>Jumping into tech</strong> – From TradeMe to Vend, what drew Alex to the world of startups and high-growth SaaS businesses.</p><p>✅ <strong>Scaling Vend</strong> – The key milestones in Vend’s journey, from its early days to expanding across 140 countries and raising nearly $50 million in funding.</p><p>✅ <strong>Building a global SaaS business</strong> – The challenges of balancing rapid growth, hiring top talent, and keeping a company culture strong across multiple markets.</p><p>✅ <strong>Growth & go-to-market strategies</strong> – What’s worked for Vend, how their marketing has evolved, and lessons learned from optimizing for sustainable scale.</p><p>✅ <strong>Retail & the future of POS software</strong> – How technology is reshaping retail, why independent retailers still matter, and what’s next for Vend in an AI-driven world.</p><p>Alex also shares his insights on fundraising, leadership, and the importance of resilience in building a world-class company. </p><p><strong>Resources & Links:</strong></p><p>👋 Alex Fala: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderfala/">linkedin.com/in/alexanderfala</a>👋 Harry Uffindell: <a target="_blank" href="http://linkedin.com/in/harrisonuffindell">linkedin.com/in/harrisonuffindell</a>📌 Learn more at <a target="_blank" href="https://vendhq.com">vendhq.com</a>📌 Explore career opportunities at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.lightspeedhq.com/careers/">lightspeedhq.com</a>🎧 <a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/harrys-podcast/id1796049430">Apple Podcasts</a>🎧 <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3CEAXINhB8a4lxQDaTPw36">Spotify</a></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.harrysnewsletter.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.harrysnewsletter.com</a>
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