Summary

In this episode of Hold Co strategy sessions, Mike Shoss covers the week from January 29th to February 2nd. He discusses his work with a consulting client and a website redesign. He also talks about a meeting with an innovation district company and a doctor's appointment. Mike shares his content creation efforts and the launch of a new website. He discusses meetings with an ex-coworker and co-founder, as well as outreach to clients for partnership. He also highlights the innovation meeting and the launch of a new logo. Mike talks about the membership program and sponsorship program launch. He concludes with meetings with potential sponsors and clients, as well as a meeting with Ivy for a partnership.

Takeaways

The importance of consulting work and website redesign
Exploring partnerships with innovation district companies
The significance of branding and logo launch
Launching a membership program and sponsorship program
Building relationships with potential sponsors and clients
Exploring partnerships with educational institutions

Chapters

00:00 Consulting client and website redesign
02:17 Meeting with innovation district company
03:12 Doctor's appointment
03:40 Creating content and website launch
05:05 Meeting with ex-coworker and co-founder
06:21 Outreach to clients for partnership
06:48 Innovation meeting and new logo launch
08:08 Membership program and sponsorship program launch
09:45 Meeting with potential sponsor and client
11:32 Meeting with IdeaWorks and consulting work
14:50 Call with potential sponsor and client
15:20 Meeting with Ivy for partnership

Summary

In this episode, Mike Shoss recaps the events of the week, including closing new partnerships for Milton Innovation and touring a potential co-working space. He discusses the importance of a content creation space and podcast studio, as well as seeking a partner for equipment sponsorship. Mike also analyzes business numbers and structure, prepares for a major interview, and brainstorms ideas for Milton Innovation. He updates a client on fundraising efforts and focuses on maintenance and buttoning up loose ends. Mike calculates burn rate and extends the runway, and finalizes designs for Milton Innovation.

Takeaways

Closing partnerships and aligning values is crucial for the success of Milton Innovation.
A content creation space and podcast studio can provide valuable resources for co-working spaces.
Calculating burn rate and extending the runway is essential during uncertain times.
Designing a logo and brand identity that encapsulates the community aspect is important for a tech-focused organization.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap of the Week
01:20 Closing New Partnerships for Milton Innovation
02:17 Touring a Potential Co-Working Space
03:11 Content Creation Space and Podcast Studio
04:08 Seeking a Partner for Equipment Sponsorship
05:33 Analyzing Business Numbers and Structure
06:02 Preparing for a Major Interview
06:53 Brainstorming Milton Innovation Ideas
08:45 Deep Dive Session with an Angel Investor
09:12 Preparing for a Meetup and Launching New Initiatives
10:10 Updating a Client on Fundraising Efforts
11:37 Maintenance and Buttoning Up Loose Ends
12:35 Calculating Burn Rate and Extending Runway
15:22 Finalizing Designs for Milton Innovation
16:48 Looking Ahead to the Next Week

Summary

In this episode, Mike Shoss provides an overview of his week and the activities within his holding company. He discusses meetings with potential partners, catch-ups with co-founders, and participation in events such as angel investment meetings and small business pitch competitions. He also highlights the progress of Lightworker, which has reached 300 tools, and announces upcoming partnerships for Milton Innovation. Mike concludes by encouraging listeners to take action and subscribe to his podcast or video podcast.

Takeaways

Mike Shoss provides a detailed account of his week and the activities within his holding company.
He emphasizes the importance of partnerships and collaborations in fueling innovation and supporting entrepreneurs.
Liteworker, an AI aggregation platform, has reached 300 tools and is continuously growing.
Mike encourages listeners to take action and subscribe to his podcast or video podcast.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:26 Monday: Co-Working Space and Catching Up
03:16 Monday: Coordinating with Ecosystem Partner
04:08 Tuesday: Angel Investment Meeting
06:01 Tuesday: Halton Small Business Pitch Competition
06:56 Tuesday: Finalizing Sponsorship for Podcast
07:55 Wednesday: Consulting Work and Job Market
08:50 Thursday: Meeting with Consulting Client
09:46 Thursday: Prospecting and Catching Up with Co-Founder
10:40 Friday: Exploring Potential Partnership
11:32 Friday: Marketing for Milton Innovation Meetup
13:00 Liteworker Reaches 300 Tools
14:23 Upcoming Partnerships and Call for Collaboration
15:45 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Summary

In the first episode of Hold Co strategy sessions, Mike Shoss provides updates on his companies and projects, including ShossX, Epilogue, LiteWorker, and Milton Innovation. He shares personal reflections and challenges faced in his entrepreneurial journey. The updates include seeking new clients for Epilogue, building an AI consumer research platform for LiteWorker, and organizing meetups and partnerships for Milton Innovation. Mike also discusses the challenges of fundraising and the future plans for each venture.

Takeaways

• Personal reflection and note-taking can improve memory and retention.
• Building a community and providing resources for local entrepreneurs is valuable.
• AI tools should focus on solving user problems and be easily discoverable.
• Challenges in entrepreneurship include financial constraints and market conditions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:12 Personal Reflections and Updates on ShossX

03:33 Updates on Epilogue

07:16 Updates on LiteWorker

12:22 Updates on Milton Innovation

19:22 Challenges and Next Steps

21:41 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans