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David Phillips and Luca Zambello, the cofounders of Jurny Bootstrapped From $0-2.3M And Just Raised $2.75M Jul 22, 2020

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Welcome to another episode of Action & Ambition. I’m your host, Andrew Medal.

Today’s guests are David Phillips and Luca Zambello, the cofounders of Jurny.

Jurny is a hospitality tech company that offers a proprietary SaaS-based management solution designed to power a seamless experience for guests and property owners.

The co-founders bootstrapped the company from $0 to $2.3M in revenue in under three years.

And, the company recently closed a $2.75M raise led by Okapi Venture Capital and Mucker Capital.  You’re going to love this episode. Let’s get to it and hear about their action and ambition!

How Muneeb Mushtaq, CEO of AIRZAI built and scaled a new line of products called Airzai Care to save his 8-figure tech venture during pandemic Jul 22, 2020

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Welcome to another episode of Action & Ambition. I’m your host, Andrew Medal.

Today’s guest is Muneeb Mushtaq.

Muneeb is a Canadian serial entrepreneur and keynote speaker who has launched three successful tech companies and sold one. His latest venture called Airzai is a CPG company that recently launched a patent-pending smart home fragrance diffuser that promotes mental wellness. Most recently, Muneeb shifted the focus of the company to do something meaningful in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. AIRZAI is focusing on contributing to the shortage of sanitization products in the market and has introduced a new line of products called, AIRZAI Care. Not only is the company tackling the increased demand but also pledging to donate portion of sales to deliver these essential products the front line workers. Muneeb also devotes his time to share motivational and thought-provoking content on his social media.

You’re going to love this episode. Let’s get to it and hear about his journey!

AJ Bruno Sold TrendKite for $225m. Now, He's Back With A New Company Called QuotaPath That Recently Received $5m Investment Jun 30, 2020

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The Same Jesus 4 – Same God Welcome to another episode of Action & Ambition. I’m your host, Andrew Medal.

Today’s guest is AJ Bruno.   AJ is the co-founder of QuotaPath, which is an automated commission tracking software that recently raised $5m.

Prior to QuotaPath, AJ spent 6 years at TrendKite, the company he founded. At TrendKite, AJ led 250+ employees to a successful acquisition by the public company Cision for $225 million in January 2019.

AJ is very active in the startup community. He’s an investor to dozens of startups and advisor and mentor to many.

You’re going to love this episode. Let’s get to it and hear about his journey! Free From Addictions Podcast

How Anthony Zhang Sold 2 Previous Companies & Scaling His Current Company, VinoVest Jun 23, 2020

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Welcome to another episode of Action & Ambition. I’m your host, Andrew Medal.

Today’s guest is Anthony Zhang, co-founder of VinoVest. VinoVest has been referred to as the Robinhood of fine wine and has created a platform that allows users to invest in fine wine.

Anthony is a repeat entrepreneur who has previously founded and sold two companies, EnvoyNow and KnowYourVC. He has also held leadership positions at Blockfolio and is a board member at RateMyInvestor.

You’re going to love this episode. Let’s get to it and hear about his journey!

Founder JD and Black Buffalo Just Raised $9.75m And Are Disrupting The Tobaccoless Dip Industry May 22, 2020

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Welcome to another episode of Action & Ambition. I’m your host, Andrew Medal.

Today’s guest is a music loving, industry disrupting entrepreneur named Jeffery David, better known to friends and family, as JD.

JD and his cofounder Mark Hanson have set out to disrupt a 200 plus year old industry by creating a tobaccoless dip.

Their brand Black Buffalo is becoming a recognized name, just closed a $9.75 million found and have won some big celebrity endorsements like from MMA fighter Donald “Cowboy.”

You’re going to love this episode. Let’s get to it and hear about his journey!

From Investing with Twitters' Ev Williams to Running a Successful Skincare Startup May 20, 2020

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Welcome to another episode of Action & Ambition. I’m your host, Andrew Medal.

Today’s guest is Skyler Stein. Skyler is the President of Gladskin USA, an international skincare brand that has developed an eczema cream with a patented smart protein restores balance to the skin microbiome. I interviewed Skyler to learn about his background and why he decided to leave a successful career in investing with Ev Williams’ Obvious Ventures, to run an eczema skincare company.

You’re going to love this episode. Let’s get to it and hear about his journey!

Heather DeSantis is Building a 7-Figure Business While Traveling The US in an Airstream May 07, 2020

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Sky Light Frames. Visit skylighframes.com/action for $10 your next purchase!

Welcome to another episode of Action & Ambition. I’m your host, Andrew Medal.

Today’s guest is Heather DeSantis. Heather is an extraordinary entrepreneur and critically acclaimed publicist. Her name has been featured on over 500+ top media outlets all over the world, and her company Publicity For Good is a powerhouse in the PR space. Armed with her cofounder and finance, the duo is building a 7-figure business from an Airstream, as they travel the US searching for a place to stake their claim.

You’re going to love this episode. Let’s get to it and hear about their journey!

Wes Watson: From 10 Years In Prison To $20k Per Day Apr 30, 2020

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Sky Light Frames. Visit skylighframes.com/action for $10 your next purchase!

Welcome to another episode of Action & Ambition. I’m your host, Andrew Medal.

Today’s guest is Wes Watson. Wes has a very inspirational story from 10 years in the penitentiary to now making $20k per day with an online fitness and mindset coaching business.

Wes keeps it real and raw and shares how his obstacles led him to his biggest mental and life breakthroughs and how his discipline is the foundation of all he does including how he’s been waking up at 245am every morning for the past 13 years.

You’re going to love this episode. Let’s get to it.

Kym Gold Explains How She Started and Sold True Religion for $835M Apr 23, 2020

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Sky Light Frames. Visit skylighframes.com/action for $10 your next purchase!

Kym Gold discusses how she disrupted an entire industry, scaled and sold her company for hundreds of millions and more.

COVID-19 Hasn't Stopped This Superstar Esports Gamer From Her Grand Mission. Apr 16, 2020

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Sky Light Frames. Visit skylighframes.com/action for $10 your next purchase!

Welcome to another episode of Action & Ambition. I’m your host, Andrew Medal.

Today’s guest is Stephanie Harvey. She is a legend in the esports industry, having played professionally for 16 years. She is a five-time champion in competitive Counter-Strike and longtime champion of women and girls in gaming.

Harvey, the new director of esports franchise development and outreach for CLG, is a native of Quebec City and was named by Forbes as one of the brightest “30 Under 30” in Gaming in 2014. Additionally, she was recognized by BBC in their “100 Women” series in 2016 and won the third season of “Canada’s Smartest Person” 2016. She is currently working with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), along with other leading figures in the esports industry and advising on the implementation of esports and gaming for upcoming Olympic Games.

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