"Moving to the United States" is a podcast dedicated to helping people relocate to America by addressing all aspects of the transition. Each episode provides practical information and advice on topics like obtaining the proper visas, finding employment or starting a business, securing housing, adjusting to American culture and way of life, setting up bank accounts and utilities, purchasing a vehicle, enrolling children in school and more. The show aims to guide new immigrants and expatriates through the various challenges of relocation by breaking down the complex processes into easy-to-understand segments. Listeners will gain insights from the host and real people who have successfully made the move to the US.
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"Moving to the United States" is a podcast dedicated to helping people relocate to America by addressing all aspects of the transition. Each episode provides practical information and advice on topics like obtaining the proper visas, finding employment or starting a business, securing housing, adjusting to American culture and way of life, setting up bank accounts and utilities, purchasing a vehicle, enrolling children in school and more. The show aims to guide new immigrants and expatriates through the various challenges of relocation by breaking down the complex processes into easy-to-understand segments. Listeners will gain insights from the host and real people who have successfully made the move to the US.
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March 31, 2020
James Isilay of Cognism: Moving Company Culture to the US
<p>Our guest in this episode is James Isilay, the CEO and Founder of Cognism, a B2B sales enablement platform which helps companies find new markets.</p> <p>With background in software development, James tells us how he started Cognism, and when, how, and why they expanded to the US. He shares key things that helped his company open an office in New York and acquire new clients.</p> <p>From building systems and company culture, to having the right advisors and being visible to foreign investors, James outlines the path that brought success to Cognism in America. He also cautions against expanding before a company nails its home market.</p> <blockquote> <p class="p1">"Sales people in general just want to get rich, so as long as you give them a great product, and they are hitting their numbers, they are happy." <strong>- James Isilay</strong></p> </blockquote> <h5><strong>Time Stamps:</strong></h5> <p class="p1">01:30 - James' background and how he founded Cognism</p> <p class="p1">03:30 - What benefits clients have from using the Cognism system</p> <p class="p1">05:20 - How Cognism collects all the real-time</p> <p class="p1">07:00 - When the company was founded and where their offices are</p> <p class="p1">08:21 - How they expanded to the US by being visible to foreign investors</p> <p class="p1">10:15 - Why it's so important to have the right advisors</p> <p class="p1">13:00 - How investors discovered and approached Cognism 16:50 - How to transplant the company culture into a new country</p> <p class="p1">20:36 - The typical hiring mistake that companies make when expand abroad</p> <p class="p1">24:32 - Why they chose New York as the location for the American office</p> <p class="p1">27:25 - What are the reactions of customers and employees</p> <p class="p1">31:10 - How they segment the market in America</p> <p class="p1">35:56 - Planning is key if you want to expand</p> <p class="p1">38:10 - What James learnt about systems and processes from living in Switzerland</p> <p class="p1">39:30 - Do's and don'ts for expanding to the US: bring your culture, plan in detail, don't move unless you have a good reason to do it</p> <p>Send us questions you want answered to <a href= "mailto:info@mtbonnell.com">info@mtbonnell.com</a></p> <h5><strong>Resources:</strong></h5> <p><a href="https://cognism.com/">Cognism</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.mtbonnell.com">Mount Bonnell Advisors</a></p> <p>Connect with James Isilay: <a href= "https://ch.linkedin.com/in/james-isilay-8164b910">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>Connect with Sebastian Sauerborn: <a href= "https://www.mtbonnell.com/">Website</a></p> <p>Connect with Nastaran Tavakoli-Far: <a href= "https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nastaran-tavakoli-far-a056781a">LinkedIn</a></p>
March 17, 2020
Alex Klein, CEO at Kano: Computer Design As Simple As Lego
<p class="" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Today our guest is Alex Klein, the co-founder and CEO of Kano Computing.</p> <p class="">He invented a computer for kids to assemble when he was challenged by a 6 year old cousin who wanted to make his own computer, but to be as simple and fun as Lego. Although the idea appeals to kids, it’s not the exclusive target of their products. The spirit of the design process is the beginner’s mind.</p> <p class="">The goal of Kano is to tell a story that could be comprehensible to any culture, language, and geography. However, the products are particularly caught on in the US. </p> <p class="">Alex caught the opportunity and expanded business in the US, from London where the company was set up. Although that was a very successful move for him, he has a lot of advice on how to be careful when deciding to make that kind of move. </p> <blockquote> <p class="">“If you see an opportunity to do any business in the US, the one that could even be 20-25% of your annual run rate, then take it, because it may expand well beyond that, as it did for us.” - Alex Klein</p> </blockquote> <h2><strong>Time stamps:</strong></h2> <p class="">1:30 What Kano does<br /> 3:10 Where the idea came from and how it developed further<br /> 5:40 Why they set up in London<br /> 9:00 How conquered the US market<br /> 10:20 What type of a person their product should appeal to<br /> 11:23 When is the right moment to go to the US with the business and why do it<br /> 15:57 How they chose the person for running the US office<br /> 18:15 Why the product is more popular in the US than in Europe<br /> 18:55 How they funded the expansion<br /> 19:47 What kind of state you should be in when you want to raise money<br /> 20:25 What are the do’s and dont’s if you want your company to expand<br /> 23:30 How the US customer is different from the rest of the world<br /> 25:10 How things in London were done after the expansion</p> <p class="">Send us questions you want answered to <a href= "mailto:info@mtbonnell.com">info@mtbonnell.com</a></p> <h2><strong>Resources:</strong></h2> <p class=""><a href="https://kano.me/uk">Kano Computing</a><br /> <a href="https://www.mtbonnell.com/">Mount Bonnell Advisors</a></p> <p class=""><a href= "https://www.mtbonnell.com/full-transcript-of-episode-29-alex-klein-ceo-at-kano-computer-design-as-simple-as-lego/"> Episode Transcript</a></p> <p class="">Connect with Alex Klein:<br /> <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/alex-klein-300298b">LinkedIn profile</a></p> <p class="">Connect with Sebastian Sauerborn:<br /> <a href="https://www.mtbonnell.com/">Website</a></p> <p class="">Connect with Nastaran Tavakoli-Far:<br /> <a href= "https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nastaran-tavakoli-far-a056781a">LinkedIn</a></p>
March 2, 2020
Alan Donegan: Ins and Outs of a Nomadic Business
<p class="" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Today we are joined by the founder of the PopUp Business School, Alan Donegan.</p> <p class="">Running a nomadic business across numerous different countries, he’s got a lot to share about how to start a successful business, and how to expand and operate in different countries and cultures once you do. </p> <p class="">Alan is a strong believer in the idea that you don’t need a lot of money to start a business. All you need is a good idea and the right direction. </p> <p class="">He tells us everything he does to help starting businesses, as well as what his own journey has looked like starting the PopUp Business School. </p> <blockquote> <p class="">"We go through five different ways to start a business without debt. Because one of the most common beliefs is it takes money to make money, and that’s just not true." <strong>- Alan Donegan</strong></p> </blockquote> <h2><strong>Time Stamps:</strong></h2> <p class="">00:11 - What PopUp Business School is and why Alan started the company.<br /> 01:20 - How it works and where the money comes from.<br /> 02:47 - How long the course is and how many people are involved. <br /> 03:55 - What kind of businesses have started with the course.<br /> 05:30 - How to get involved with PopUp Business School, and what the curriculum looks like.<br /> 09:09 - Where the business runs its courses. <br /> 13:36 - Where Alan’s team is.<br /> 15:26 - What it’s like running a company nomadically.<br /> 21:22 - The types of businesses that can be successfully ran nomadically.<br /> 26:45 - How Alan’s friends and family reacted to his idea to run a business nomadically.<br /> 29:42 - The risk involved with starting a business from debt.<br /> 32:49 - Expanding the business outside of the UK.<br /> 35:27 - How sponsorship changes across countries. <br /> 44:29 - The importance of focusing on the sales.<br /> 45:15 - How Alan has found the opportunities to expand into other countries.<br /> 48:31 - How to deal with different cultures as you operate in different countries.<br /> 50:48 - How people's reasons to start a business change across different cultures.<br /> 52:51 - Things to avoid when you’re starting a business.<br /> 56:13 - The amount of time it takes to build a business.<br /> 58:04 - Dos and don’ts for starting a company nomadically.</p> <p class="">Send us questions you want answered to <a href= "mailto:info@mtbonnell.com">info@mtbonnell.com</a></p> <h2><strong>Resources:</strong></h2> <p class=""><a href="https://www.popupbusinessschool.co.uk/">PopUp Business School</a><br /> <a href="https://www.mtbonnell.com">Mount Bonnell Advisors</a></p> <p class="">Connect with Alan Donegan:<br /> <a href="https://www.alandonegan.com/">Website</a></p> <p class="">Connect with Sebastian Sauerborn:<br /> <a href="https://www.mtbonnell.com">Website</a></p> <p class="">Connect with Nastaran Tavakoli-Far:<br /> <a href= "https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nastaran-tavakoli-far-a056781a">LinkedIn</a></p>
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