37 Top Interviews with Entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley

37 Top Interviews with Entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley INTERVIEWS WITH ENTREPRENEURS IN SILICON VALLEY#1: Amr Awadallah from ClouderaIn Palo Alto, we interviewed entrepreneur Amr Awadallah from Cloudera. Amr present his very inspiring and very useful 7 advices for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. #2: Dave Sifry from TechnoratiIn San Francisco, we meet Dave Sifry, the founder of Linuxcare, Technorati, and other companies. Dave describes his background and very exciting entrepreneurial path and learnings. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 3: Marco Zappacosta from ThumbtackIn San Francisco, we talked to Marco Zappacosta, the co-founder CEO of Thumbtack, about the business model and history of Thumbtack. Marco is very young and successful entrepreneur and he also shares his learning and advices with young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 4: Eren Bali from udemyIn San Francisco, we meet co-founder and Chairman of udemy, Eren Bali. Eren ta lks about the story how udemy was founded against all skeptical thought about the potential of his company. He also explain how the current business model works (supply and demand side), as well as what the current plans for near future. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 5: Milind Gadekar from CloudOnIn Mountain View (CA), we talked with entrepreneur Milind about the business model of CloudOn. CloudOn was not the first company for Milind, but the first where his role is the CEO. Milind shares his learning from building productivity applications and his thoughts what every young entrepreneurs should keep in mind when growing his/her company. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 6: Stefan Groschupf from DatameerIn San Francisco, we meet founder and CEO of Datameer, Stefan Groschupf. He shares his story of how Datameer was founded, the current business model, and the plans for the near future. Stefan also provide some advice for young entrepre neurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 7: Trip Adler from ScribdIn San Francisco, we meet co-founder and CEO of Scribd, Trip Adler. Trip talks about the initial idea of Scribd and how he founded his company. On top, he also explains how the current business model works, as well as what the current plans for near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 8: Sam Chandler from NitroIn San Francisco, we meet the founder and CEO of Nitro, Sam Chandler. Sam grew an international company using mainly bootstrapping method of financing his company. He shares his story how he came up with the idea and founded his company, how the current business model works, as well as what other entrepreneurs can learn from him. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 9: Brian Wong from KiipIn San Francisco (CA), we meet founder and CEO of Kiip, Brian Wong. He shares his story how he came up with the id ea and founded his company working in the reward based advertisement market, how the current business model works, as well as Brian provides some advice for early-stage entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 10: Vincent Yang from EverStringIn San Mateo (CA), we meet the Co-founder and CEO of EverString, Vincent Yang. He shares his story how he came up with the idea and founded his company, how the current business model works, as well as Vincent provides some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 11: Omer Artun from AgilOneIn Mountain View (CA), we meet founder and CEO of AgilOne, Omer Artun. He shares his story how he came up with the idea and founded this company, how the current business model works, what are the current trends in predictive and descriptive analytics market, as well as Omer provides some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 12: S oujanya Bhumkar from Cooliris and Beam itIn Palo Alto, we meet co-founder and CEO of Cooliris (recently acquired by Yahoo!) and Beam it, Soujanya Bhumkar. Soujanya talks about his story how he came up with the ideas for Cooliris and Beam it, how the current business models work, as well as he provides some advice for young entrepreneurs.The interview is from October 2014 (before Cooliris was officialy acquired by Yahoo!). Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 13: Martin Hack from SkytreeIn San Jose (CA), we talked with entrepreneur Martin Hack about the business model of Skytree and how he started his company. Furthermore, Martin shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 14: Taher Abbasi from Cellworks GroupIn San Jose (CA), we meet the founder and CEO of Cellworks Group, Taher Abbasi. Taher shares his story how he came up with the idea and founded his company, how the oncology market is curre ntly working, as well as he provides some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 15: Rick Marini from BranchOutIn San Francisco, we meet founder and CEO of BranchOut, Rick Marini. BranchOut was already the third startup idea of Rick. Rick describes how he came up with the idea and founded this company and how the current business model works. Rick also provides great and helpful advices for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 16: John Stanfield from Local MotionIn San Mateo, we meet CEO co-founder of Local Motion, John Stanfield. John shares his story how he co-founded this startup and how the current business model works, as well as what the current plans for near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 17: Dennis Fong from RaptrIn Mountain view, we meet founder and CEO of Raptr, Dennis Fong. Dennis talks about his story how he came up with the idea and founded Raptr, how the current business model works, as well as he provides some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 18: John Fallows from KAAZINGIn San Jose (CA), we meet CTO co-founder of KAAZING, John Fallows. He shares his story how he co-founded this startup and how the current business model works, as well as what the current plans for near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 19: Ashutosh Garg from BloomReachIn Mountain View, we meet CTO Cofounder of BloomReach, Ashutosh Garg. He shares his story of how he cofounded this startup and how the current business model works, as well as what the current plans are for near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 20: René Lacerte from Bill.comIn Palo Alto (CA), we meet founder and CEO of Bill.com, René Lacerte. He sh ares his story how Bill.com was founded and how the current business model works, as well as what the current plans for near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 21: Sheeroy Desai from GildIn San Francisco, we meet co-founder and CEO of Gild, Sheeroy Desai. He shares his story how Gild was founded and how the current business model works, as well as what the current plans are for the near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 22: Roman Stanek from GoodDataDuring our interview tour in Silicon Valley, we talked with entrepreneur Roman Stanek about the business model of GoodData. Furthermore, Roman shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 23: Jochen Frey from BeckonIn San Mateo we talked with German entrepreneur Jochen about the business model and the history of Beckon. Furthermo re, Jochen shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 24: Guy Nirpaz from TotangoIn Palo Alto, we meet co-founder and CEO of Totango, Guy Nirpaz. He shares his story how he co-founded this startup and how the current business model works, as well as what the current plans for near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 25: Mark Lee from SplashtopIn San Jose we talked with entrepreneur Mark Lee about the business model of Splashtop. Furthermore, Mark shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 26: Niklas Lindstrom from SKOUTIn San Francisco, we meet CTO co-founder of SKOUT, Niklas Lindstrom. He shares his story how he co-founded this startup and how the current business model works, what were the major challenges, as well as some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the f ull transcript of the interview here. # 27: Rob Hull from Adaptive InsightsIn Palo Alto (CA), we meet Founder and Chairman of Adaptive Insights, Rob Hull. Rob shares his story how he came up with the idea and founded this company 11 years ago, how the current business model works. On top, Rob provides some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 28: Steve Bisset from TerrajouleIn Redwood City we talked with entrepreneur Steve Bisset about the business model of Terrajoule and the technology behind. Furthermore, Steve shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 29: Eneko Knorr from LudeiIn San Francisco, we meet founder and CEO of Ludei, Eneko Knorr. He shares his story how he came up with the idea and founded this company, how the current business model works, as well as Eneko provides some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interv iew here. # 30: Masanari Arai from KiiIn San Mateo (CA), we meet co-founder and CEO of Kii, Masanari Arai. He shares his story how he co-founded this startup and how the current business model works, as well as what the current plans for near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 31: Ziv Gillat from EyefiIn Mountain View, we meet co-founder Evangelist of Eyefi, Ziv Gillat. He shares his story how he co-founded this startup and how the current business model works, as well as some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. INTERVIEWS WITH VENTURE CAPITALISTS IN SILICON VALLEY# 32: Timothy Draper from DFJ VentureIn San Mateo, we talked with venture capitalist and the founder of DFJ Venture and Draper University of Heroes, Timothy Draper about the key investment criteria and investment process. Furthermore, Tim shares his thoughts about Bitcoin and Six Californias and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 33: Alex Taussig from Highland Capital PartnersIn Palo Alto we talked with venture capitalist Alex Taussig about the investment process and investment criteria at Highland Capital Partners. Furthermore, Alex shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 34: Nicolas El Baze from Partech VenturesIn San Francisco, we talked with venture capitalist from Partech Ventures, Nicolas El Baze, about the investment due diligence process and how to raise venture capital. Furthermore, Nicolas shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 35: David Blumberg from Blumberg CapitalIn San Francisco, we talked with venture capitalist and the founder of Blumberg Capital, David Blumberg. David talks about the investment due diligence process and startup ecosystem. Furthermore, he shares h is learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 36: Andrew Ogawa from Quest Venture PartnersIn Palo Alto (CA), we talked with venture capitalist Andrew Ogawa from Quest Venture Partners about the investment process, current startup market and business models. Furthermore, David shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. INTERVIEWS WITH AN ENTREPRENEUR IN NEW YORK CITY Dear fellow entrepreneurs and readers of Entrepreneurial Insights / Cleverism!In autumn of 2014 we went to the SILICON VALLEY in order to interview leading entrepreneurs and venture capitalists! Below you will find the complete list of 37 insightful interviews with innovative and leading entrepreneurs from the Bay area who talk about how they started their business, they grew it, as well as they share their advices with early-stage entrepreneurs. © Entrepreneurial InsightsMany thanks for your support of our Indiegogo campaign and nice feedback to the result of the tour! If you know other leading entrepreneurs that we should interview, we would be happy for a short introduction (see contact).INTERVIEWS WITH ENTREPRENEURS IN SILICON VALLEY#1: Amr Awadallah from ClouderaIn Palo Alto, we interviewed entrepreneur Amr Awadallah from Cloudera. Amr present his very inspiring and very useful 7 advices for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. #2: Dave Sifry from TechnoratiIn San Francisco, we meet Dave Sifry, the founder of Linuxcare, Technorati, and other companies. Dave describes his background and very exciting entrepreneurial path and learnings. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 3: Marco Zappacosta from ThumbtackIn San Francisco, we talked to Marco Zappacosta, the co-founder CEO of Thumbtack, about the business model and history of Thumbtack. Marco is very young and su ccessful entrepreneur and he also shares his learning and advices with young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 4: Eren Bali from udemyIn San Francisco, we meet co-founder and Chairman of udemy, Eren Bali. Eren talks about the story how udemy was founded against all skeptical thought about the potential of his company. He also explain how the current business model works (supply and demand side), as well as what the current plans for near future. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 5: Milind Gadekar from CloudOnIn Mountain View (CA), we talked with entrepreneur Milind about the business model of CloudOn. CloudOn was not the first company for Milind, but the first where his role is the CEO. Milind shares his learning from building productivity applications and his thoughts what every young entrepreneurs should keep in mind when growing his/her company. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 6: Stefan Groschup f from DatameerIn San Francisco, we meet founder and CEO of Datameer, Stefan Groschupf. He shares his story of how Datameer was founded, the current business model, and the plans for the near future. Stefan also provide some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 7: Trip Adler from ScribdIn San Francisco, we meet co-founder and CEO of Scribd, Trip Adler. Trip talks about the initial idea of Scribd and how he founded his company. On top, he also explains how the current business model works, as well as what the current plans for near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 8: Sam Chandler from NitroIn San Francisco, we meet the founder and CEO of Nitro, Sam Chandler. Sam grew an international company using mainly bootstrapping method of financing his company. He shares his story how he came up with the idea and founded his company, how the current business model works, as well as what other entrepreneurs can learn from him. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 9: Brian Wong from KiipIn San Francisco (CA), we meet founder and CEO of Kiip, Brian Wong. He shares his story how he came up with the idea and founded his company working in the reward based advertisement market, how the current business model works, as well as Brian provides some advice for early-stage entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 10: Vincent Yang from EverStringIn San Mateo (CA), we meet the Co-founder and CEO of EverString, Vincent Yang. He shares his story how he came up with the idea and founded his company, how the current business model works, as well as Vincent provides some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 11: Omer Artun from AgilOneIn Mountain View (CA), we meet founder and CEO of AgilOne, Omer Artun. He shares his story how he came up with the idea and founded th is company, how the current business model works, what are the current trends in predictive and descriptive analytics market, as well as Omer provides some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 12: Soujanya Bhumkar from Cooliris and Beam itIn Palo Alto, we meet co-founder and CEO of Cooliris (recently acquired by Yahoo!) and Beam it, Soujanya Bhumkar. Soujanya talks about his story how he came up with the ideas for Cooliris and Beam it, how the current business models work, as well as he provides some advice for young entrepreneurs.The interview is from October 2014 (before Cooliris was officialy acquired by Yahoo!). Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 13: Martin Hack from SkytreeIn San Jose (CA), we talked with entrepreneur Martin Hack about the business model of Skytree and how he started his company. Furthermore, Martin shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript o f the interview here. # 14: Taher Abbasi from Cellworks GroupIn San Jose (CA), we meet the founder and CEO of Cellworks Group, Taher Abbasi. Taher shares his story how he came up with the idea and founded his company, how the oncology market is currently working, as well as he provides some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 15: Rick Marini from BranchOutIn San Francisco, we meet founder and CEO of BranchOut, Rick Marini. BranchOut was already the third startup idea of Rick. Rick describes how he came up with the idea and founded this company and how the current business model works. Rick also provides great and helpful advices for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 16: John Stanfield from Local MotionIn San Mateo, we meet CEO co-founder of Local Motion, John Stanfield. John shares his story how he co-founded this startup and how the current business model works, as well as what the cur rent plans for near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 17: Dennis Fong from RaptrIn Mountain view, we meet founder and CEO of Raptr, Dennis Fong. Dennis talks about his story how he came up with the idea and founded Raptr, how the current business model works, as well as he provides some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 18: John Fallows from KAAZINGIn San Jose (CA), we meet CTO co-founder of KAAZING, John Fallows. He shares his story how he co-founded this startup and how the current business model works, as well as what the current plans for near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 19: Ashutosh Garg from BloomReachIn Mountain View, we meet CTO Cofounder of BloomReach, Ashutosh Garg. He shares his story of how he cofounded this startup and how the current business model works, as well as what the current plans are for near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 20: René Lacerte from Bill.comIn Palo Alto (CA), we meet founder and CEO of Bill.com, René Lacerte. He shares his story how Bill.com was founded and how the current business model works, as well as what the current plans for near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 21: Sheeroy Desai from GildIn San Francisco, we meet co-founder and CEO of Gild, Sheeroy Desai. He shares his story how Gild was founded and how the current business model works, as well as what the current plans are for the near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 22: Roman Stanek from GoodDataDuring our interview tour in Silicon Valley, we talked with entrepreneur Roman Stanek about the business model of GoodData. Furthermore, Roman shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 23: Jochen Frey from BeckonIn San Mateo we talked with German entrepreneur Jochen about the business model and the history of Beckon. Furthermore, Jochen shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 24: Guy Nirpaz from TotangoIn Palo Alto, we meet co-founder and CEO of Totango, Guy Nirpaz. He shares his story how he co-founded this startup and how the current business model works, as well as what the current plans for near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 25: Mark Lee from SplashtopIn San Jose we talked with entrepreneur Mark Lee about the business model of Splashtop. Furthermore, Mark shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 26: Niklas Lindstrom from SKOUTIn San Fra ncisco, we meet CTO co-founder of SKOUT, Niklas Lindstrom. He shares his story how he co-founded this startup and how the current business model works, what were the major challenges, as well as some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 27: Rob Hull from Adaptive InsightsIn Palo Alto (CA), we meet Founder and Chairman of Adaptive Insights, Rob Hull. Rob shares his story how he came up with the idea and founded this company 11 years ago, how the current business model works. On top, Rob provides some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 28: Steve Bisset from TerrajouleIn Redwood City we talked with entrepreneur Steve Bisset about the business model of Terrajoule and the technology behind. Furthermore, Steve shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 29: Eneko Knorr from LudeiIn San Francisco, we meet founder an d CEO of Ludei, Eneko Knorr. He shares his story how he came up with the idea and founded this company, how the current business model works, as well as Eneko provides some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 30: Masanari Arai from KiiIn San Mateo (CA), we meet co-founder and CEO of Kii, Masanari Arai. He shares his story how he co-founded this startup and how the current business model works, as well as what the current plans for near future, and some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 31: Ziv Gillat from EyefiIn Mountain View, we meet co-founder Evangelist of Eyefi, Ziv Gillat. He shares his story how he co-founded this startup and how the current business model works, as well as some advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. INTERVIEWS WITH VENTURE CAPITALISTS IN SILICON VALLEY# 32: Timothy Draper from DFJ VentureIn San Mateo, we talked with venture capitalist and the founder of DFJ Venture and Draper University of Heroes, Timothy Draper about the key investment criteria and investment process. Furthermore, Tim shares his thoughts about Bitcoin and Six Californias and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 33: Alex Taussig from Highland Capital PartnersIn Palo Alto we talked with venture capitalist Alex Taussig about the investment process and investment criteria at Highland Capital Partners. Furthermore, Alex shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 34: Nicolas El Baze from Partech VenturesIn San Francisco, we talked with venture capitalist from Partech Ventures, Nicolas El Baze, about the investment due diligence process and how to raise venture capital. Furthermore, Nicolas shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 35: David Blumberg from Blumberg CapitalIn San Francisco, we talked with venture capitalist and the founder of Blumberg Capital, David Blumberg. David talks about the investment due diligence process and startup ecosystem. Furthermore, he shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. # 36: Andrew Ogawa from Quest Venture PartnersIn Palo Alto (CA), we talked with venture capitalist Andrew Ogawa from Quest Venture Partners about the investment process, current startup market and business models. Furthermore, David shares his learnings and advice for young entrepreneurs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here. INTERVIEWS WITH AN ENTREPRENEUR IN NEW YORK CITY# 37: Ben Uretsky from DigitalOceanIn New York (NY), we meet DigitalOcean CEO Ben Uretsky. He shares how he came up with the idea for his fast-growing company, how the current business model works, as well as provides some advice for young entreprene urs. Please read the full transcript of the interview here.