- 17
- Episodes
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- Ratings
- 2023
- First episode
About Project Aeronaut
Finance unfiltered ;)
- Publisher
- Michael Lacsamana
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 1 Apr 2023
- Latest episode
- 1 Apr 2024
Latest episodes
17 episodes in the feed.
1 Apr 2024
Turning a Brick & Mortar Chai Shop to a MASSIVE CPG Product | EP. 27
In today’s episode, we speak with Ani Sanyal, CEO of Kolkata Chai Co. Ani and his brother Ayan have successfully brought a piece of Kolkata to the bustling streets of New York City. With two brick-and-mortar locations in Nolita and East Village, along with a booming CPG product, Kolkata Chai Co has reached the impressive milestone of 7+ figures in revenue. Kolkata Chai Co is inspired by their childhood as first-generation Indian Americans, blending 90s American culture with traditional Kolkata experiences. In this episode, we’ll learn about what it takes to build a successful Chai company speaking on many subjects such as when and how to raise funding, leveraging brick and mortar stores as a viral flywheel affect, managing a CPG product while maintaining consistency, working on a business with your sibling, and more! ADD US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant Producer: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
7 Mar 2024
How Sydney Went From a Post-Grad Internship to PRESIDENT of THREE Companies | EP. 26
In today's episode, we're speaking with Sydney Ferleger, a multifaceted leader in the music, advertising, and entertainment industries. As President and Executive Producer of The Music Playground, The Diner, and The Station, Sydney oversees a variety of areas, from music creation and licensing to full-service commercial media productions. She also contributes to the Rolling Stone Culture Council, teaches at the Roc Nation School, judges at the Telly Awards, and more. In this episode, Sydney discusses tips on networking and how she leveraged that to grow within the music industry. She also discusses her advice on how to overcome challenges having been an executive producer for major productions for over half a decade. She even dives into adaptability and what it takes to pivot from both a cultural and a tech perspective. ADD US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant Producer: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
15 Feb 2024
How Julian Dorey QUIT Banking & went from 0 to 585K Subs on YouTube | EP. 25
Today we’re joined by Julian Dorey, an ex-banker turned YouTube sensation. Julian, now represented by the WME agency, home to superstars like Zac Efron and Olivia Rodrigo, has carved a niche in long-form content. His YouTube channel, launched on September 15, 2020, now has over 573K subscribers with over 400 million views. Julian is renowned for his insightful interviews with some of the world's most intriguing personalities, including the likes of Shawn Ryan, Michu Kaku and more. In today’s episode, Julian discusses the importance of long-term thinking. He talks about this in the context of persistency and how it took hundreds of clips to lead him to his first breakthrough. He talks about this in the context of innovation and how he’s able to level-up his content. He even talks about this is the context of money and how re-investing back intro the business has paid dividends. This and much more, let’s get right into the episode. ADD US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaero... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUxxNWdLbEFxeTRTNWhKNTBqLUFYT0hTSjNPQXxBQ3Jtc0ttdDR4OTVOUEhvdlp6X0Jka3ZHbkoxWUZWVEVscnhHUzNfelVMNjRzZDdUVklTVDM1X090SlZ5eV9oOWpaTjExN054TU5zSm1LTFV0dWlKWl96ZmRVdXZvUUZSRVBwLUtYM2EtRlp1dVRONXdjeVk1NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fprojectaeronaut&v=X7PZqNfW7vc) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVdrQlVUVGVVOUNzd3lmTWlfbjZlRVBXM2VmQXxBQ3Jtc0tsQzNHYV9uZkxTZVVTY1V3QmJiZWpYRUNPbVBoN04xTU5HVVNoR1k5MWF6Y3ZzQjc4M1FocFBjSTc2S1pUQUhleFBwMVBIb0ZtZVlWNjVpVE5sR0F6VVltNXlqUy1Jamo4cGRSdEdyX3RWYm1tbDNxOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40projectaeronaut&v=X7PZqNfW7vc) Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnp4TUNXRWdLQlFhd1lWNnNNbFRaMjB2TGI3QXxBQ3Jtc0tuNEQ1NEwyRkVQUzF1dzhvdjJzTnVVUkpZdjl2Tl80X2lhdE5hSWN6VWctZl84VFNwaVJucE03eUhlMDdQWnhmTzliUTRxbENLYnVyYndCZVRMWFE3eDNFd01JMnU5X0NoOUppVHdZMWdNdUt2amJOdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fprojectaeronaut&v=X7PZqNfW7vc) Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFZob19Pb3hadlpMVEVCaWxRRGRYckNWYkxhZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsWGdVNlhwWHItaEZISmg0RzludkMxVmdyX1pQV2Q3TXNMUlpJSEhfZko3UXlYYlBZNTA0Z0I2NTRWYVZ4aE4tNkpER29acEh6Z1J3V2pVSl92VDNzSDJMdVJEbFNqR01nalBvSWU2aWQxbTlrMVBHRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmikelacsamana%2F&v=X7PZqNfW7vc) Assistant Producer: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHg5NjNtc1BjQ2Qxb0RSRm1vdGNnWFdhUEt1d3xBQ3Jtc0tuSF8tSk0yTllnckR1NUt6alNnWWVFQmJfQmdhVFlrYzdFcmdEU040bTlBUWUxLTE3MzJ1U1hWWG1zRGt2SjdqMUJHUnZXRjgtRlV3ejU1QmNtRzVEa2Y2ZVBNV212S01pdklQTW95S3pfbS1DNGJlaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Faransahuq%2F&v=X7PZqNfW7vc)
20 Nov 2023
VP of Sales Secrets: How Scott Mullin Went from Individual Contributor to Sales Executive | EP. 24
Join me in conversation with Scott Mullin, VP of Sales at Cortex, the internal developer portal that paves smooth paths to production. After recently raising $35 million in Series B funding, bringing their total to around $53 million, Cortex has been making waves as a leader in developer experience. With 11 years of sales experience at companies like Splunk, Experian, and FireHydrant, Scott shares his advice on progressing from entry-level job to executive. Drawing from lessons learned over his successful career, Scott outlines his keys to leveling up: - Embracing sacrifice and developing an unstoppable work ethic - Finding mentors who catalyze your growth - Making big bets on yourself and your career Scott also gets real about his own journey from individual contributor to sales leader. His story proves success leaves clues. Learn from a sales master and start mapping your path to leadership today! Company website: https://cortex.io ADD US ON: YouTube: https://youtube.com/projectaeronaut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant Producer: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
23 Oct 2023
From LinkedIn Chats to 7-Figure Success: Mitch Lacsamana's MetaverseHQ Journey | EP. 23
In today’s episode, we’ll be speaking with Mitch Lacsamana, CEO of MetaverseHQ. MetaverseHQ is a web3 company that enables users to earn rewards for their engagement in games, apps, products, and digital experiences. In just this past year alone, MetaverseHQ has generated over 7-figures in revenue on top of raising 7-figures in pre-seed funding. Today Mitch teaches us how the power of relationship building can lead to extraordinary results for you and your career. He talks about this in the context of jobs where he was able to double his salary by talking to strangers on LinkedIn. He talks about this in the context of building a business where the wants and needs of his fellow discord community members eventually lead him to building a product that helped solve these challenges. He also talks about this in the context of raising money and navigating the challenges with his team and investors during fundraising to secure a successful raise. Company website: https://mvhq.io ADD US ON: YouTube: https://youtube.com/projectaeronaut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant Producer: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
20 Sept 2023
How An SEO Analyst Makes Two Full-Time Salaries Working Two Full-Time Jobs | EP.22
At Project Aeronaut, we’re looking to uncover how folks in NYC progress their careers and manage their finances. For each episode, guests will be asked to share all things career and finances, whether that's how they got their first job, how much they make, how they're spending their money, and more. In today’s episode, the EMA crew speaks with an SEO Analyst. Guest's Age: 27 Working two full-time jobs: 12:52 ADD US ON: YouTube: https://youtube.com/projectaeronaut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
22 Aug 2023
Surviving NYC Expenses: How a Start-up Founder is Able to Finesse her Finances | EP.21
At Project Aeronaut, we’re looking to uncover how folks in NYC manage their finances. For each episode, guests will be asked to share all things personal finance whether that’s how much they make, how they budget, what they invest in, etc,. In today’s episode, the EMA crew speaks with a Tech Start-Up founder in order to understand how she manages her finances living in NY. Guest's Age: 37 ADD US ON: YouTube: https://youtube.com/projectaeronaut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
26 Jul 2023
Project Aeronaut EP. 20 - Business Development
Pursuing a Gig Full-Time, owning a Single Credit card, and Rowing for UPenn. At Project Aeronaut, we’re looking to uncover how folks in NYC manage their finances. For each episode, guests will be asked to share all things personal finance whether that’s how much they make, how they budget, what they invest in, etc,. In today’s episode, the Project Aeronaut crew speaks with a Biz Dev Lead in order to understand how he manages his finances living in NYC. Guest's Age: 27 Website: https://linktr.ee/projectaeronaut ADD US ON: YouTube: https://youtube.com/projectaeronaut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
5 Jul 2023
Project Aeronaut - Data Scientist
Masters Degrees, Getting into Data Science, and Paid Club Sports. At Project Aeronaut, we’re looking to uncover how folks in NYC manage their finances. For each episode, guests will be asked to share all things personal finance whether that’s how much they make, how they budget, what they invest in, etc,. In today’s episode, the Project Aeronaut crew speaks with a Data Scientist in order to understand how he manages his finances living in NYC. Guest's Age: 26 ADD US ON: https://youtube.com/projectaeronaut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
21 Jun 2023
Project Aeronaut EP. 18 - Operations Analyst
Frat Budgets, CFAs/MBAs, and suspect Credit Cards. At Project Aeronaut, we’re looking to uncover how folks in NYC manage their finances. For each episode, guests will be asked to share all things personal finance whether that’s how much they make, how they budget, what they invest in, etc,. In today’s episode, the Project Aeronaut crew speaks with an Operations Analyst in order to understand how he manages his finances living in NYC. Guest's Age: 27 ADD US ON: https://youtube.com/projectaeronaut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
10 May 2023
Project Aeronaut EP. 17 - Graphic Designer
College internships, freelance hustles, and chasing the American Dream. At Project Aeronaut, we’re looking to uncover how folks in NYC manage their finances. For each episode, guests will be asked to share all things personal finance whether that’s how much they make, how they budget, what they invest in, etc,. In today’s episode, the Project Aeronaut crew speaks with a Graphic Designer in order to understand how she manages her finances living in NYC. Guest's Age: 25 ADD US ON: https://youtube.com/projectaeronaut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
3 May 2023
Project Aeronaut EP. 13 - Software Engineer
Interning at Amazon, betting on digital horses, and losing six-figures. At Project Aeronaut, we’re looking to uncover how folks in NYC manage their finances. For each episode, guests will be asked to share all things personal finance whether that’s how much they make, how they budget, what they invest in, etc,. In today’s episode, the Project Aeronaut crew speaks with a Software Engineer in order to understand how he manages his finances living in NYC. Guest's Age: 26 ADD US ON: https://youtube.com/projectaeronaut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
3 May 2023
Project Aeronaut EP. 12 - Marketing Consultant
Owning property, running your own business, and nifty tax tips At Project Aeronaut, we’re looking to uncover how folks in NYC manage their finances. For each episode, guests will be asked to share all things personal finance whether that’s how much they make, how they budget, what they invest in, etc,. In today’s episode, the EMA crew speaks with a Marketing Consultant in order to understand how she manages her finances living in NYC. Guest's Age: 38 ADD US ON: https://youtube.com/projectaeronaut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
3 May 2023
Project Aeronaut EP. 16 - Talent Agent
Making money as an influencer, coming to NYC w/ $1000, and career growth w/ Colin Rocker. At Project Aeronaut, we’re looking to uncover how folks in NYC manage their finances. For each episode, guests will be asked to share all things personal finance whether that’s how much they make, how they budget, what they invest in, etc,. In today’s episode, the Project Aeronaut crew speaks with Colin in order to understand how he manages his finances living in NYC. Guest's Age: 27 ADD US ON: https://youtube.com/projectaeronaut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Guest: Colin Rocker ► https://www.tiktok.com/@therealcolinrocker Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Graphics: Jeffrey Gardner ► https://www.instagram.com/j_godna/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
15 Apr 2023
Project Aeronaut EP. 11 - Customer Success Engineer
Making the switch from Barista to Engineer. At Project Aeronaut, we’re looking to uncover how folks in NYC manage their finances. For each episode, guests will be asked to share all things personal finance whether that’s how much they make, how they budget, what they invest in, etc,. In today’s episode, the Project Aeronaut crew speaks with a Customer Success Engineer in order to understand how he manages his finances living in NYC. Guest's Age: 32 ADD US ON: https://youtube.com/projectaeronaut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
15 Apr 2023
Project Aeronaut EP. 15 - Fund Accountant
Getting a Master's degree, Working at The Big 4, and pricey NYC getaways. At Project Aeronaut, we’re looking to uncover how folks manage their finances. For each episode, guests will be asked to share all things personal finance whether that’s how much they make, what they spend on rent, where much they invest, etc,. Guests will also be asked to share their expenses from their previous billing statement which the EMA crew will breakdown on the show. In today’s episode, the Project Aeronaut crew speaks with an accountant who works at a hedge-fund to understand how he manages his finances living in NYC. Age: 26 ADD US ON: https://youtube.com/projectaeronaut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
1 Apr 2023
Project Aeronaut EP. 14 - Engagement Manager
Doubling down on penny stocks, secret agents, and budgeting in NYC. At Project Aeronaut, we’re looking to uncover how folks in NYC manage their finances. For each episode, guests will be asked to share all things personal finance whether that’s how much they make, how they budget, what they invest in, etc,. In today’s episode, the Project Aeronaut crew speaks with an Engagement Manager in order to understand how he manages his finances living in NYC. Guest's Age: 25 ADD US ON: https://youtube.com/projectaeronaut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectaeronaut TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projectaeronaut Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectaeronaut Host: Mike Lacsamana ► https://www.instagram.com/mikelacsamana/ Assistant: Aransa Huq ► https://www.instagram.com/aransahuq/ Music: Ramsey Neville ► https://www.instagram.com/ramsey.neville/
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