Startup Jobs
Startup Jobs
Michael Momsen & Kai Lovel
What are the different jobs in tech startups? How do you get one? How do you excel in your start up job? While most startup podcasts focus on the founder, investor or go deep on an area like marketing… This show is made for you Helping you accelerate your career and personal growth🔥 - Michael is an obsessive learner, startup investor, Dad of 3 & the founder & CEO of Zipline.io - a Fast 100, EVP backed company. - Kai is also an obsessive learner, a digital product aficionado & a thriving padawan in the Zipline team. - More at https://startupjobs.show
#24: Do you need passion for the industry the Startup serves? (NextChapter’s interview with MM)
THIS is Michael's in-depth chat with Josh Neil from Next Chapter. Interviewing Michael for their founder newsletter, Josh digs into: 🔥 Warm intros, ❄️ Cold emails + tips for expanding network Developing a personal brand - is it worth it? Picking the startup (and industry) to join What's the best job strategy for future founders? and MUCH more — Connect with Next Chapter: Website - nextchapter.to LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/nextchapter-careers — Connect with Us:Michael Momsen (linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen)Kai Lovel (linkedin.com/in/kailovel) Feedback, ideas or career questions? Send us an email - [email protected] Zipline.io is a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup solving frontline compliance challenges in healthcare. More at https://zipline.io
Mar 27, 2023
41 min
#23: [CEO Memo] Micro-failures
Michael shares a recent story of a micro-failure he experienced when presenting a segment at our all-hands. He explains his feelings, thinking, and process to get the 'gem' / learning from this failure, and grow.
Mar 19, 2023
19 min
#22: Relocate to a new country with your startup job? What to consider & how to be successful in the move
Making travel moves with your current or new job - why this opportunity is unique to startups, how to weigh up your options when making a move, and how to immerse yourself in your new world. — Connect with Us: Michael Momsen (linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen) Kai Lovel (linkedin.com/in/kailovel) Feedback, ideas or career questions? Send us an email - [email protected] Zipline.io is a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup solving frontline compliance challenges in healthcare. More at https://zipline.io
Mar 17, 2023
32 min
#21: People buy from people (tips for B2B selling)
Humans are at the heart of businesses. Today we explore how organisations have different personas, how to treat your customers like humans, and how we can learn a lot from a family's Xbox purchase. — Connect with Us: Michael Momsen (linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen) Kai Lovel (linkedin.com/in/kailovel) Feedback, ideas or career questions? Send us an email - [email protected] Zipline.io is a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup solving frontline compliance challenges in healthcare. More at https://zipline.io
Mar 9, 2023
11 min
#20: WFH v Office - what's best for early career?
WFH is a great tool for some. But if you're early in your career, what's the best mix of WFH v Office time? We speak about roles where WFH makes sense, some of our personal experiences being 'in the office', and ways you can make WFH work for you. — Connect with Us: Michael Momsen (linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen) Kai Lovel (linkedin.com/in/kailovel) Feedback, ideas or career questions? Send us an email - [email protected] Zipline.io is a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup solving frontline compliance challenges in healthcare. More at https://zipline.io
Mar 1, 2023
13 min
#19: Managing up is not sucking up
We explore managing up, down, sideways — why it's actually work worth doing, and not just sucking up. Understanding your manager's job, sending great pre-reads, taking ownership of your goals, and much more. — Jump to: (00:00) Intro (2:47) On stakeholder management (6:37) Why is managing up so hard? (8:19) Working with your boss (13:51) What does your boss want? (15:49) Pre-chewing your meat (25:40) Tip 1: Weekly email 📌 (31:42) Tip 2: Pre-reads (35:39) Tip 3: Understand your manager (40:37) Traffic lights (43:52) Maddie’s tips (46:51) AJ’s tips (48:31) Ivan’s tips — Resources mentioned: Link - Talk like a Consultant on YT (https://youtu.be/ppokRtCeuyI) — Connect with Us: Michael Momsen (linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen) Kai Lovel (linkedin.com/in/kailovel) Feedback, ideas or career questions? Send us an email - [email protected] Zipline.io is a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup solving frontline compliance challenges in healthcare. More at https://zipline.io
Feb 22, 2023
52 min
#18: [CEO Memo] Journaling
We're experimenting with a new format we will sometimes throw into the mix. This is our first CEO Memo; Michael sharing what's top-of-mind, raw, unedited, and punchy. Today he's exploring the power of journaling and how to do it. Resources: - Tim Ferris on Journalling (https://youtu.be/UFdR8w_R1HA)
Feb 16, 2023
7 min
#17: How to handle overwhelm in your startup job
In the hurtlocker, it's not unusual to feel overwhelmed by what's on your plate. Michael and Kai discuss some simple, actionable strategies to work to completion on important work. — Jump to: (01:38) What causes overwhelm (10:38) Flushing cortisol (12:33) The 4 questions to will always kill anxiety (19:17) Breaking down the thing in front of you — Resources mentioned: Book - Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Link - Procrastination Cycle (https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Procrastination) Link - Zen Habits (https://zenhabits.net/focus-course/) — Connect with Us: Michael Momsen (linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen) Kai Lovel (linkedin.com/in/kailovel) Feedback, ideas or career questions? Send us an email - [email protected] Zipline.io is a fast-growing RegTech startup solving frontline compliance challenges in healthcare. More at https://zipline.io
Feb 15, 2023
27 min
#16: The 1 question nearly ALL candidates screw up in interviews
Startup hiring 101. What to expect in the hiring process, how to write a CV to get a company's attention, prepare for your interviews, and more. — Jump to: (01:51) Own the process (04:29) The role of a CV (more in ep #15) (06:55) First call & nailing "Tell me about yourself?" (09:22) Summary of remaining steps (11:00) The infamous CEO interview (12:28) Should you send a follow up email? — Connect with Us: Michael Momsen (linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen) Kai Lovel (linkedin.com/in/kailovel) Feedback, ideas or career questions? Send us an email - [email protected] Zipline.io is a fast-growing RegTech startup solving frontline compliance challenges in healthcare. More at https://zipline.io
Feb 8, 2023
13 min
#15: Job change in 2023? Here’s 5 ways to stand out.
Looking for a startup job in 2023? Here's how to stand out from the crowd, and land that role. And it turns out, one of the best approaches is to think like a founder. This week on Startup Jobs. — Jump to: (3:55) “I’ve done it before” is less important in startups (5:50) On job supply & demand (7:50) 1\ Be willing to take a hit (9:22) 2\ Laser-focussed outreach (10:32) 3\ Have some outbound hustle (13:08) 4\ You should already be doing the thing (16:17) 5\ Learn how to network well (19:36) Who knows you? (21:08) Summary — Connect with Us: Michael Momsen (linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen) Kai Lovel (linkedin.com/in/kailovel) Feedback, ideas or career questions? Send us an email - [email protected] Zipline.io is a fast-growing RegTech startup solving frontline compliance challenges in healthcare. More at https://zipline.io
Feb 1, 2023
22 min
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