Episodes - VenturePoland

16Oct 2019 by Daniel Czachorowski No Comments

VPP016 – Expanding business into the UK with Maciej Barański

Blog, Podcast

Expanding business internationally is always tricky. Doesn't matter what industry you're in or how big is the organisation. Having said that the doors are most likely already open and you're still trying to overcome your headaches on your own. There are people and organisations out there waiting, and they know the answers. Sometimes it's really that simple. (more…)

01Oct 2019 by Daniel Czachorowski No Comments

VPP015 – Don’t be afraid of VC money with Michał Kautsch

Blog, Podcast

VC money and startup founders are like fishermen on a boat. Someone owns the boat, others have nets and rods, someone else may know where and how to fish. Just look at them, they're a team at the and of the day. Should one be afraid to ask others for help? Absolutely not. Could one succeed without others? Probably not as well. (more…)

18Sep 2019 by Daniel Czachorowski No Comments

VPP014 – How to use LinkedIn for B2B sales? Part 1

Blog, Podcast

Finally I've managed to record something meaningful and I can't wait to hear your opinions about this episode as I'll talk today about how to use LinkedIn properly. I'm not an expert here but after using it for around 6 months, it seems to me that just by following some simple rules LinkedIn platform can really generate a lot of value to conscious business owners, sales and marketing teams and employees of course. I really think that you will enjoy this one! (more…)

27Jun 2019 by Daniel Czachorowski No Comments

VPP013 Why brand is important with Aga Jóźwiak

Blog, Podcast

What is brand? What does it mean to you or your clients and why brand is important? Why we associate objects, services or even feelings with specific company or its product? Brand equals reputation. The funny thing is that it can also be negative! For example. Some businesses relate to a very poor quality of services (some airlines for example) but people still use them. Why? Because they're very affordable. But how do you get the most out of branding to drive customer success? I hope Aga from ClickMeeting will help you out. Enjoy today's episode! (more…)

13Jun 2019 by Daniel Czachorowski No Comments

VPP012 Stop wasting money on exhibitions

Blog, Podcast

Sales and marketing are like yin and yang and we all agree that money has to be spent in order to drive growth of any organisation. But when it comes to trade shows something just went wrong and it seems like only few do it right. Today I'd like to share with you some of my ideas on how to stop wasting money on exhibitions and trade shows in the technology world. Enjoy. (more…)

30May 2019 by Daniel Czachorowski No Comments

VPP011 When technology and fun unite with Arkadiusz Śmigielski

Blog, Podcast

When technology and fun unite... Who says technology is boring? Who says it's only for the computer geeks and Elon lovers? Ok... we all know it's actually the opposite. Engineering is a big playground for so many of us, engineers. The real fun begins when the big boys come to pay for your toys. Optinav made technology and fun unite, let's listen to their story. And if like me, you like to stretch your brain with a good riddle the title may sound very familiar. Hail to my metal friends! :) (more…)

08May 2019 by Daniel Czachorowski No Comments

VPP010 How to sell without selling?

Blog, Podcast

This time it's just me. No guests! It's episode number 10 so I thought that I should give you some heads up on how was it so far when it comes to recording my podcast. It's been great but it definitely takes more time than I originally anticipated! Plus I have a story for you about selling without selling. Enjoy! (more…)

24Apr 2019 by Daniel Czachorowski No Comments

VPP009 Disrupting MedTech with Kasia Pala

Blog, Podcast

Everyone is disrupting in the 21st century. Disruption ss a slogan started the day after we we're all given the first iPhone. But the truth is that we gave extraordinary meaning to something which occurs naturally as a result of the process of failure and repetition. My questions now is, how can we assess whether something is actually disruptive and in what scale? My today's guest is very close to the sun. And we talk MedTech so it is very serious... (more…)

08Apr 2019 by Daniel Czachorowski No Comments

VPP008 How to tame diamonds with Robert Bogdanowicz

Blog, Podcast

How can we use diamonds to change the future? Diamonds are with us since the very beginning and they will outlast any form of life, that's for sure. They're beautiful, expensive and unbelievably practical in technology. How many different uses could you name for diamonds? Five, ten? Or maybe a hundred? (more…)

21Mar 2019 by Daniel Czachorowski No Comments

VPP007 How NOT to sell software B2B with Kacper Warda

Blog, Podcast

How difficult it is to sell software? It seem like there's no easy answer to this question. My guest went through a lot of major hiccups in his journey. He left the university and started an IT company. Now, almost a decade later he's running a small team, supporting some of the major production companies and discount shops in Poland. Kacper Warda probably made all the possible mistakes along the way to learn how to sell software in B2B environment and now he shares his experience with us. Enjoy! (more…)