MI069: Practical Strategies for Starting a Bu...

Daniel Mahncke and Shawn O’Malley take a deep dive into Duolingo — the leading language learning app with over 50 million daily active users and the chaotic green owl as a mascot. Since its IPO in 2021, Duolingo has expanded beyond language instruction to include math, music, and ...  Show more

Shawn O’Malley and Daniel Mahncke break down the ride-sharing giant Lyft Inc. (ticker: LYFT) and discuss whether the company can regain ground against Uber, or whether it’s always destined to be #2. While Lyft has clawed back some market share, finally attained profitability, and ...  Show more

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: What you can and can’t control in the financial markets. The truth about diversification. Why private equity funds are not worth their high fees. Why you should write down your personal rules before you invest. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the ex ...  Show more

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: How to use Lean Six Sigma to optimize your processes. How to use Validated Learning to develop what the customer truly wants. What Innovation Accounting is and why every start-up should use it. How to develop a minimum viable product, and push i ...  Show more

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 19:06 - How to make customer service your corporate vision and strategy. 21:08 - How to make your corporate culture your competitive advantage. 27:39 - Why your organization should write a culture book. 42:17 - How a CEO can fire his board of di ...  Show more

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 12:25 - The different methods for stock investing valuations. 13:43 - The difference between investors and speculators. 21:35 - When you should hold short term and long term bonds. 40:04 - How to counteract risk in your portfolio. *Disclaimer: ...  Show more