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WalkingTheTalk

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by Melissa Oppermann

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A glimpse into the world of (where I come from Denglish-speaking) angels and unicorns. Welcome! WalkingTheTalk founder Melissa discusses with her entrepreneurial guests from the startup and venture capital scene all kinds of fascinating questions regarding entrepreneurship. This is not about the seemingly perfect, glorious and sparkling stories, but a very real insight into the life of an entrepreneur. If there is one thing that Melissa learnt in the startup field, it is that it is crucial to let actions speak for themselves: You gotta walk the talk!

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November 12, 2021

Episode 10: Romain Kirchhoff - Uzufly

Meet Romain! Founder and CEO of Uzufly, a Swiss startup that produces ultra-photorealistic 3D digital models of infrastructure and urban projects to enhance the planning phase. Uzufly just turned one, so Romain and I used the occasion to talk about the past year and reflect on the startup's development so far. Enjoy!  00:00 - Intro & Welcome 01:00 - Rapid Fire Questions 04:10 - What is Uzufly? How did your entrepreneurial journey start? 09:35 - What problem are you addressing in the market with Uzufly?  13:58 - What are the challenges when you try to establish yourself in the market as a young startup? 16:25 - Are you in contact with other startups in Switzerland to support each other? What are you learning from each other? 19:00 - What difficulties did you face during this past year? 26:45 - How did your experience at a VC prepare you for founding your own business? 32:10 - How do you feel about failure? 34:50 - You seem like someone who is naturally resilient, visionary, confident or did you have to learn these character traits? Do you think that these are traits that can be learned? 38:00 - What is your vision for Uzufly in the future? 41:55 - Romain's message for fellow entrepreneurs Connect with Romain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romainkirchhoff/ Connect with Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaoppermann/ or https://www.instagram.com/melissa.oppermann/  Learn more about Uzufly at: https://www.uzufly.com/ Learn more about WalkingTheTalk at: https://walkingthetalk.io/

August 6, 2021

Episode 9: Gianmarco Marinello - Nai Nami

Meet Gianmarco! Co-founder of Nai Nami, a social enterprise in Nairobi, Kenya that offers guided tours through downtown Nairobi through the eyes of former streetchildren. Gianmarco beautifully described the tour as a "fun, sad, exciting, dramatic, frustrating, everything all-in-one experience. It's a 3-hour movie with ups and downs." This is the story of a truly unique venture that has changed the life of these former streetchildren forever. Enjoy! 00:00 - Rapid Fire Questions 03:40 - Introduction Gianmarco and the social enterprise Nai Nami  06:28 - What does it mean to be a streetchild in Nairobi? What does it mean to be a former streetchild who is now in their 20s or 30s?  10:20 - Who came up with the idea to start this "guided tour through the eyes of a former streetchild" business? Gianmarco acted as a catalyst to co-create Nai Nami  14:40 - How were you able to build a relationship and trust with the original three guides (Kissmart, Cheddaz, and Donga)  18:40 - Embracing the skills they acquired on the streets, but for a different purpose now: Sharing stories 19:55 - First company ever and in Nairobi: How did you know how everything worked and what you needed to do (e.g. registering the company etc.)?  23:10 - Creating a strong advisory board and partnerships (spoiler alert: my former guest Manuel Eppert is one of the advisors :-)) 28:23 - Innovation at Nai Nami when Covid-19 hit: Guided online tours 33:10 - NGO vs. for-profit business - why choose one over the other in this situation? 39:15 - Giving back - now the guides are role models to current streetchildren  40:40 - Why is it important to show the world this perspective, that of former streetchildren, on Nairobi?  43:43 - Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs Find Gianmarco and Nai Nami online: Website: <a href="http://www.nai-nami.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nai-nami.com/</a> Instagram: @nai.nami Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd7jBKcOA53X8Kw4k5pXfkw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd7jBKcOA53X8Kw4k5pXfkw</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianmarco-marinello/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianmarco-marinello/</a> Find Melissa and WalkingTheTalk online:  Website: <a href="https://www.walkingthetalk.io/">https://www.walkingthetalk.io/</a> Instagram: @walkingthetalk.io TikTok:@walkingthetalk.io YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG14T8egUwJt7e_ZSQZ0SYw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG14T8egUwJt7e_ZSQZ0SYw</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaoppermann/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaoppermann/</a>

July 16, 2021

Episode 8: Manuel Eppert - Alvicus

Meet Manuel! Co-founder and managing partner at Alvicus, a Swiss company that helps startups and other companies grow and tackle important challenges. We had a super fun and insightful conversation about his entrepreneurial journey, his business and so much more. Enjoy! 00:00 - Rapid Fire Questions  04:10 - Intro to Manuel & Alvicus 12:45 - Future-oriented approach: Growth strategies, segment strategy, next generation topic, female clients - What is this approach about? Why do you follow this approach in the first place? 20:00 - Are you the right guy to sell to women? Do people ever give you "the look" for it? 26:50 - Growth strategies for Alvicus - how to scale a consulting business?  33:50 - Consulting work for a social enterprise in Africa 42:16 - Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs Learn more about Alvicus at <a href="https://www.alvicus.com/">https://www.alvicus.com/</a> Learn more about WalkingTheTalk at <a href="https://www.walkingthetalk.io/">https://www.walkingthetalk.io/</a> Connect with Manuel on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/manueleppert/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/manueleppert/</a> Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaoppermann/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaoppermann/</a>

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What is WalkingTheTalk?: A glimpse into the world of (where I come from Denglish-speaking) angels and unicorns.

Welcome! WalkingTheTalk founder Melissa discusses with her entrepreneurial guests from the startup and venture capital scene all kinds of fascinating questions regarding entrepreneurship. This is not about the seemingly perfect, glorious and sparkling stories, but a very real insight into the life of an entrepreneur. If there is one thing that Melissa learnt in the startup field, it is that it is crucial to let actions speak for themselves: You gotta walk the talk!
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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