Daniel Dippold
Founder & CEO
Sessions (4)
Sessions featuring Daniel Dippold at Been there, Done that.
Am I a psychopath? How Josiah Senu went from crisis mode to investor pitch in 5 minutes
Josiah Senu discusses his journey from law to fintech, driven by a desire to solve impactful problems, particularly in the African payments landscape. He highlights the challenges and opportunities in building a unified payments infrastructure, emphasizing a mission to reduce financial burdens on hardworking individuals.
His role models tried to steal his invention
Alphonse shares his journey of creating a street power plant, battling university bureaucracy, and overcoming challenges to bring his invention to life. He emphasizes systematic problem-solving, strategic application area selection, and the importance of focus and frugality in deep tech innovation.
Rejected by SpaceX and EWOR, then accepted
Julian, a rocket scientist, shares his journey of building a space manufacturing company after facing initial rejections from SpaceX and EWOR. He emphasizes the importance of a 'minimal viable launch' approach, rapid execution, and securing early customer validation. He also highlights the need for clear communication and simplification to capture attention.
The good, the bad, and ugly reality of fundraising Jan LoΜwer on what the press releases leave out
Jan LΓΆwer discusses transitioning from a service business to a product-focused company, emphasizing the importance of problem-oriented acquisition and identifying overlooked niches like nondestructive testing. He highlights the challenges of balancing strategic vision with pragmatic, short-term goals, especially when bootstrapping.