Listen "56 - đď¸ Founding with Missionaries and Mercenaries - Nick McEvily"
Episode Synopsis
Nick is a seasoned designer and business advisor with a passion for human-centred design and entrepreneurship. He co-founded Mode Mobile, where he played a pivotal role in navigating multiple pivots and achieving significant funding success. Currently, he leads Further Faster Ventures, helping founders discover product-market fit while also venturing into the consumer packaged goods space with a focus on addressing water insecurity in Mexico through his new canned water brand, Pinche Agua.đĄ What Youâll Learn from Nick's Journey: đ¸Â Missionaries vs. Mercenaries: Understand the importance of having a team that believes in the company's mission versus those who are just there for a paycheck, and how to manage this balance as your company scales. đ¸Â The Sacrifice Ledger: Learn about the concept of a "sacrifice ledger" to evaluate what you're willing to sacrifice for your entrepreneurial journey and how to monitor your energy levels throughout different phases of your career. đ¸Â Documentation and Phased Approaches: Discover the significance of thorough documentation and a phased approach when delegating responsibilities to ensure smooth transitions and maintain clarity within teams. đ¸Â Curiosity and Humility: Embrace the power of curiosity and humility in leadership, recognising that being open to feedback and willing to be proven wrong can lead to better decision-making and team dynamics.You can find the link to our in-person events â â â â â â â â hereâ â â â â â â â .You can follow Nick on â â LinkedInâ â to learn more about his journey!đĽ Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at â vidops.ioâ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.đ Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier ChacĂłn SĂĄnchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.đĽ Want to support the journey? Join us on â Patreonâ and help amplify more voices like Jacquesâ.#FoundersVoyage#Entrepreneurship#Podcast
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