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David Kidder is the co-founder and CEO of Bionic (now called Accenture Song) and other startups, like Clickable. He's also the author of multiple books, including The Startup Playbook, which he wrote to document the process of building startups. Today on The Daily Bolster, David and Matt are diving deep into his experience.&nbsp;Tune in as David shares impactful insights from curating his own learnings and seeking wisdom from others.

David is the co-founder and CEO of Bionic, which is now called Accenture Song and other startups like Clickable before that.  He's also written a very large number of books, including the Startup Playbook.

David Kidder

Co-Founder & CEO, Bionic

Deep Dive with David Kidder

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The Daily Bolster is a quick-hitting podcast for startup leaders scaling their businesses.&nbsp;Every day, Matt Blumberg, Co-founder and CEO of Bolster, is joined by experienced operators and industry experts who share their real-world experiences and practical advice. Together, we discuss professional development, venture capital, startup strategy, and tips and tricks for executive growth. It’s the actionable insight you need to scale—in under 10 minutes.The Daily Bolster is produced by Bolster, the new way to find the right executives. We supercharge startup growth by matching CEOs with transformational executives, mentors, and board members—without the hassle of traditional talent sourcing. Built by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, Bolster’s on-demand marketplace is packed with diverse, highly qualified leaders ready for full-time, interim, fractional, project-based, advisory, or board roles.&nbsp;Have a question for Matt or one of our guests? Email us at <a href="mailto:thedailybolster@bolster.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thedailybolster@bolster.com</a>. Interested in learning more about Bolster? Sign up or start searching for free at bolster.com.

Ready to boost your fundraising game? Matt is sitting down with Rich Maloy, partner at SpringTime Ventures and host of The VC Minute podcast. Don’t miss this episode, where Rich shares his top three tips for CEOs raising a seed round.

Rich Maloy is a partner at Springtime Ventures and host of the VC Minute podcast. 

Rich Maloy

Managing Partner, Springtime Ventures

Insider Tips for Raising a Seed Round with Rich Maloy

Today on The Daily Bolster, Kathryn Minshew shares the top three differences between working for a company that is venture-backed vs. private equity owned. Whether you’re actively considering a transition, or are a CEO just looking for perspective, this episode is a great resource.&nbsp;Kathryn Minshew is the founder of The Muse, a career platform used by over 70 million people to find jobs at companies whose people, benefits, and values align with their unique professional needs. Under her leadership, The Muse pioneered the concept of values-based job search and was recently named one of Fast Company's 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World.

Kathryn Minshew is the Founder of The Muse, a career platform used by over 70 million people to find jobs at companies whose people, benefits, and values align with their unique professional needs. Under her leadership, The Muse pioneered the concept of values-based job search and was recently named one of Fast Company's 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World. 
 
In 2022, Kathryn led The Muse's acquisition of Fairygodboss.com, the largest online career community for women. Fairygodboss serves over 10 million women with a supportive community, tactical advice, live and virtual events, and over 50,000 reviews from female employees on gender equity and their work environments.
 
Kathryn's first book, “The New Rules of Work: The Muse Playbook for Navigating Your Career” (Crown Business, April 2017), was a Wall Street Journal national bestseller, and she was the host of The Muse's podcast by the same name. She has spoken at MIT and Harvard, contributed to The Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review, and appeared on TODAY and CNN. In addition, Kathryn & The Muse have been named to Deloitte's Technology Fast 500, Marie Claire’s The New Guard, SmartCEO's Future50 Visionary CEOs, New York on Tech’s Disruptors and Innovators, Inc.’s 30 Under 35 and Female Founders 100, One Young World’s Entrepreneur of the Year and many more. 
 
In addition to her work with The Muse, Kathryn is an active advisor, angel investor, and an Operating Partner with XFactor Ventures. Before founding The Muse, Kathryn was previously at McKinsey & Company, and also worked on vaccine introduction and healthcare infrastructure in Rwanda and Malawi with the Clinton Health Access Initiative. 

Kathryn Minshew

Founder, The Muse

In this episode of The Daily Bolster, Kathryn Minshew shares the top three differences between working for a company that is venture-backed vs. private equity owned. Whether you’re actively considering a transition, or are a CEO just looking for perspective, this episode is a great resource. Kathryn Minshew is the founder of The Muse, a career platform used by over 70 million people to find jobs at companies whose people, benefits, and values align with their unique professional needs. Under her leadership, The Muse pioneered the concept of values-based job search and was recently named one of Fast Company's 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World.


VC Backed versus PE Backed with Kathryn Minshew

Jerry Colonna is the founder of Reboot, a leadership consulting and coaching firm. Today on the podcast, he and Matt discuss the ins and outs of CEO coaching engagements, from finding the right fit to the importance of a CEO’s mindset.&nbsp;When evaluating prospective clients, Jerry says he looks for those who are truly committed to the coaching process, who are willing to do the work and grow as a leader. Listen to the episode to learn the signs he looks for and glean valuable insights on building successful CEO-coach relationships.

Jerry is the founder of Reboot, one of the premier leadership consulting/coaching firms in the world. Prior to that he had a storied career as an early VC in Internet 1.0 and before that in the publishing world. 


Jerry Colonna

CEO, Reboot.io 

Jerry Colonna is the founder of Reboot, a leadership consulting and coaching firm. In this episode, he and Matt discuss the ins and outs of CEO coaching engagements, from finding the right fit to the importance of a CEO’s mindset.  When evaluating prospective clients, Jerry says he looks for those who are truly committed to the coaching process, who are willing to do the work and grow as a leader. Listen to the episode to learn the signs he looks for and glean valuable insights on building successful CEO-coach relationships. 


Finding the Right CEO Coach with Jerry Colonna

Ready to level up your networking game? Craig Lewis, the master of networking and CEO of Gig Wage, is joining Matt on today’s episode.&nbsp;Tune in to discover the tools Craig uses to engage with his network, hear his thoughts on the power of face-to-face meetings, and find out how to curate your “to-who list.” Whether you're a CEO or a professional looking to expand your network, Craig's insights will help you boost your net worth through meaningful relationships.&nbsp;

Craig Lewis is the Founder and CEO of Gig Wage, a venture capital backed SaaS company that meets the demands of the future workforce and to build modern payment tools for it. 

Craig Lewis

Founder & CEO, Gig Wave

Ready to level up your networking game? Craig Lewis, the master of networking and CEO of Gig Wage, is joining Matt in this episode. Tune in to discover the tools Craig uses to engage with his network, hear his thoughts on the power of face-to-face meetings, and find out how to curate your “to-who list.” Whether you're a CEO or a professional looking to expand your network, Craig's insights will help you boost your net worth through meaningful relationships. 


Cultivating a Professional Network with Craig Lewis

Jerry Neumann is a venture investor, and Elizabeth Zalman is a multi-time founder. Together, they are the co-authors of the book "Founder vs Investor.” Tune in to today’s episode as they discuss the relationships between founders and investors.&nbsp;❓What does it look like to build trust quickly?&nbsp;❓How does bias impact which partners founders and investors are drawn to?&nbsp;❓Can board meetings be valuable for all participants?&nbsp;❓How and why do VCs and founders react differently to the same situations?&nbsp;❓Is it really possible for founders to have empathy for VCs and vice-versa?&nbsp;Don’t miss this fantastic episode!

Elizabeth Zalman is an infrastructure and information security expert. She is a two-time founder and CEO of venture-backed companies, building the first to a successful exit and the second to a multi-hundred-million-dollar business. Elizabeth has raised more than $100 million in venture capital from the most renowned investors in the world. She is a frequent speaker and guest at industry events and tech podcasts, in addition to being an investor and advisor herself.

Jerry Neumann is a twenty-five-year veteran of venture capital. He has invested in some of the most successful venture-funded companies of the past three decades, including Datadog and Trade Desk, and has worked alongside dozens of entrepreneurs as investor, board member, and advisor. Jerry also teaches entrepreneurship at Columbia University, and authors articles on his popular blog, ReactionWheel.net.

Jerry Neumann & Elizabeth Zalman

Co-Authors of "Founder vs Investor"

Deep Dive with Jerry Neumann & Elizabeth Zalman

Get ready to hear game-changing advice! On today’s episode of The Daily Bolster, Mahendra Ramsinghani shares his top three tips for CEOs who want to take their board management skills to the next level.&nbsp;🧍 Remember, we're all human🟰 Build a team of equals🏃‍♂️ Create a marathon dynamicMahendra Ramsinghani is a seed-stage VC Secure Octane and the author of The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder. He also co-authored Startup Boards alongside Matt Blumberg and Brad Feld.

Mahendra Ramsinghani is a seed-stage VC Secure Octane, the author of "The Business of Venture Capital," and "The Resilient Founder”. 

Mahendra Ramsinghani

Managing Director, Secure Octane Investments

Get ready to hear game-changing advice. On this episode of The Daily Bolster, Mahendra Ramsinghani shares his top three tips for CEOs who want to take their board management skills to the next level: remember we're all human, build a team of equals, and create a marathon dynamic. Mahendra Ramsinghani is a seed-stage VC Secure Octane and the author of The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder. He also co-authored Startup Boards alongside Matt Blumberg and Brad Feld. 


Recent Episodes

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Insider Tips for Raising a Seed Round with Rich Maloy

VC Backed versus PE Backed with Kathryn Minshew

Finding the Right CEO Coach with Jerry Colonna

Cultivating a Professional Network with Craig Lewis

Deep Dive with Jerry Neumann & Elizabeth Zalman

Managing Effective Boards as a CEO with Mahendra Ramsinghani

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