S2 E23 Founder & CEO of Founder + Lightning; Matt Jonns -...

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In this episode, our host Greg Mccallum sits down with the brilliant Matt Jonns, Founder & CEO of Founder + Lightning, a venture studio that partners with non-technical founders to build their tech companies. Matt's unique background as a founder who doesn't code, gives him valuable insights into the challenges faced by non-technical entrepreneurs.In this episode, we cover the following topics:Matt's journey from taking over his family's analog music instrument business to digitizing it and founding Founder & Lightning.The importance of having a clear vision and effectively communicating it to others.The role of the founder in the company and how Matt operates as the CEO.The challenges faced by founders in the commercial side of their businesses and the need for a balance between technical and commercial expertise.The unique business model of Founder & Lightning, which involves discounting fees in return for equity and their recent pivot to directly investing in the companies they work with.The significance of community engagement and the role of founders in reaching out to a wider audience.The impact of digitization on startups and the opportunities it presents for building sustainable companies.Matt's perspective on the future of Founder & Lightning and their focus on digitalization and diversity.Join us for this insightful conversation as we delve into the world of non-technical founders, the challenges they face, and the strategies for building successful tech companies. Don't miss out on this episode of Founders Unplugged with Matt Jonns, Founder & CEO of Founder & Lightning!Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-jonns/Check out Founder + Lightning here: https://www.founderandlightning.com/Want to know about me and ThinkWork?https://www.thinkwork.info/

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In this episode, our host Greg Mccallum sits down with the brilliant Matt Jonns, Founder & CEO of Founder + Lightning, a venture studio that partners with non-technical founders to build their tech companies. Matt's unique background as a founder...

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