Best Opascope Podcasts (2025)

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Building Fast With AI, Automation and Deep Work /w Dave Sifry | E25 24:34

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What does it look like to build fast, ship constantly, and stay laser-focused, all with a small team? In this episode, Dave shares his full workflow from the first Slack check-in of the day to coding with AI pair programmers and automating internal ops. We talk about designing scalable systems, reducing coordination drag, and leveraging small teams…

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Scaling Without People: The New Playbook for Founders w/ Dave Sifry | E24 29:21

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Can a single person build a billion-dollar company with the help of AI? In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore how foundational business functions are being redefined by AI power users, from product development and customer service to legal and operations. This episode focuses on these topics: Why legacy companies may struggle with AI i…

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Startups After AI: The 1 person 1 billion dollar company w/ Dave Sifry | E23 32:16

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What happens when a billion-dollar company can be built by a team of one, or just a few, thanks to AI? In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing work, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and organizational structure. Our guest, a veteran tech entrepreneur Dave Sifry, shares hard-won lessons from scaling startups like Tech…

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The Future of RevOps: AI, Predictive Scoring & the Death of the CRM?! | E22 6:48

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We’re stepping into the future of Revenue Operations with Nico Druelle. In this episode, we take a look at the next wave of RevOps powered by AI, predictive lead scoring, and the tools that are putting the power of data science into the hands of operators.Could CRMs like Salesforce and HubSpot soon be obsolete? Is RevOps about to become the most st…

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RevOps Metrics That Matter: Tracking the KPIs with Nico Druelle | E21 10:49

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Join RevOps expert Nico Druelle as he breaks down the critical metrics and KPIs that drive business growth. Learn how to track performance at each stage of the customer journey, from lead to customer and beyond. Nico provides insights on aligning sales and marketing teams through shared metrics, creating accountability across departments, and adapt…

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RevOps Tech Essentials: Tools That Drive Revenue Growth | E20 9:23

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Join us as tech leader Nico Druelle breaks down the essential RevOps tools that power high-growth companies. Learn which platforms deliver real ROI, how to build your stack strategically, and avoid costly tech mistakes. Nico shares his turnkey stack recommendations including Salesforce, Apollo, HubSpot, and specialized tools for both inbound and ou…

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RevOps for Startups: Building Your Tech Stack from Day One w/ Nico Druelle | E19 13:32

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In this episode, we bring back Nico Druelle, the go-to RevOps architect for hypergrowth startups. Whether you're a founder or early-stage operator, Nico breaks down the exact systems, tools, and strategies you need to lay a solid RevOps foundation, from CRMs and marketing automation to lead enrichment and sales engagement platforms. Learn how to: S…

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RevOps series part 2: Aligning Your Teams for Maximum Revenue | E18 6:32

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In this episode, Max welcomes back RevOps expert Nico Druelle to discuss how Revenue Operations can transform siloed departments into a cohesive revenue-generating machine. Discover how an effective RevOps function: Prevents departments from working in isolation Creates clear handoffs between teams Aligns marketing qualified leads (MQLs) with sales…

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The $1M Solo Consultant: Scott Leese on Freedom, Sales Evolution & Zen | EP 17 50:00

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In this conversation with Scott Leese, a successful sales consultant and former VP of Sales, Max explores the journey from corporate leadership to independent consulting. Scott shares how he built a thriving solo practice generating over $1 million annually while maintaining a 93% profit margin. The discussion covers how sales is evolving away from…

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RevOps 101: Why It's the Secret Weapon of Scaling Startups | E16 11:45

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What exactly is Revenue Operations, and why is it suddenly everywhere? In this video, RevOps expert Nico Druelle cuts through the jargon to reveal how this critical function orchestrates your entire revenue stack. Learn why RevOps is more than just a buzzword—it's the bridge between departments that creates a unified customer journey from first tou…

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The Art of Bootstrapping: Jotform's journey to 25 million users | E15 59:31

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Aytekin Tank, founder and CEO of Jotform, shares the remarkable story of bootstrapping his company from a simple form builder to a platform serving 25 million users without ever raising venture capital. From his early days as a developer creating forms for a media company to building a product empire with 600 employees, Aytekin discusses the freedo…

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David Blinov: Building the Top B2B Marketing Agency in the Nordics | E14 1:00:12

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David Blinov is the founder and CEO of the F Company, one of the top B2B marketing agencies in the Nordics. In this episode, David and Max dive into what it takes to build a successful agency, from the art of specialization and navigating industry challenges to marketing strategies that drive growth. They also explore the broader themes of entrepre…

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How AI Changed SEO Forever (And How to Win in 2024) with Jimmy Park | E13 49:22

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Jimmy Park is an SEO expert who co-founded and scaled his agency, Techwood Consulting, before exiting in a sale to Acadia, one of the top performance marketing agencies in the United States. In this episode, Jimmy and Max tackle the internet's most pressing SEO questions ranging from the impact of AI on SEO to actionable strategies for navigating a…

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Lessons From Building a 150 Million-Dollar Ad Machine with Bruce Tannenholz | E12 55:27

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Bruce Tannenholz has spent 10s of millions on digital ads and driven hundreds of millions in revenue. This episode dives into the critical, yet often overlooked, elements behind companies that are successful in acquiring customers through paid advertising, going beyond just "running ads." Bruce, a seasoned marketing and sales leader, shares his jou…

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How a Scientist Boosted Typeform’s ARR by $8 Million Dollars | E11 42:14

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Ignasi Buch Mundó drove $8 million dollars in ARR at Typeform through pricing and packaging. Today, Ignasi is a principal product manager at Happy Scribe. Previously, he led product-growth strategy for companies like Typeform and Pitch. Before tech, Ignasi was a biotechnologist with a specialization in computational biophysics. With that foundation…

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Tinder, AI, and Scaling a Startup to 2MM ARR in 14 Months with Anis Bennaceur | E10 41:51

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Anis Bennaceur is the CEO and Co-Founder of Attention. In this episode, Anis breaks down his unconventional growth tactics, sharing what he learned from being an early employee at Tinder focused on growth, bootstrapping his first startup, and building his latest venture, Attention, to $2M ARR in just one year. Show notes: - (00:00) Introduction (01…

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Scaling to 8,000 Members & Millions in Revenue with For Them's Kylo Freeman | E9 52:11

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Kylo Freeman is the CEO and founder of For Them. For Them produces chest binders for the trans and non-binary community but Kylo’s mission goes beyond their product. At For Them, Kylo and their team are working to build a supportive ecosystem around their customers. This episode explores Kylo’s unique approach to entrepreneurship, balancing a deep …

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Cartier Legacy to Lab Diamonds: Disrupting Designer Jewelry with Jean Dousset | E8 59:57

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Jean Dousset, noted jewelry designer and descendant of Louis Cartier joins Max on the pod. Jean Dousset’s namesake brand creates custom pieces for high-profile clients, including Eva Longoria and Paris Hilton. Dousset also pioneered the use of lab-grown diamonds in fine jewelry, making stones of the best cut and clarity available to a wider range o…

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The Secret to Growth Marketing for Early Stage Startups with Matias Ketonen | E7 1:01:53

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Matias has led growth at Typeform, Pitch, Cello and other successful startups. In this episode, Max and Matias talk about how to decide which marketing levers to pull when you’re in the early stages and discuss the art of scaling product-led growth and building out the ideal team for a PLG motion. They dive deep into an effective strategy for build…

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Scaling from $1M to $100M ARR: Lessons from a Marketing VP | E6 42:09

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Max sits down with Charlie Liang, VP of Marketing at Kula and former Head of Demand Gen at Lattice. Charlie, a SaaS marketing expert with over a decade of experience, shares what he’s learned helping companies scale from 1 million dollars in annual recurring revenue to 100mm in ARR and beyond. Max and Charlie talked about poker math and how to appl…

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Landing HBO & Building a Global Tech Powerhouse from Finland with Reaktor's Mikael Kopteff | E5 56:08

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Max sits down with Mikael Kopteff, CTO at Reaktor. Reaktor is a global technology consultancy that builds digital products for some of the worlds top companies. Their clients include HBO, Virgin Atlantic, Adidas, Metso, Rovio, the Finnish Defense Forces, and more. Since landing a contract with HBO in 2013, Reaktor has grown into a sector leader wit…

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eCommerce Conversion Secrets with Erik Christiansen, CEO of Justuno | E4 55:33

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Max sits down with Erik Christiansen, CEO and co-founder of Justuno. Justuno was born from an idea Erik and his co-founder had while running the e-commerce store for Sierra Snowboards: users who left the site and Googled "Sierra Snowboard Coupon Code" would come back and have a sales conversion rate between 8% to 12%. That insight led them to ask t…

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$1,000 To Millions: The Salesflow Growth Story | E3 1:22:45

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Max ⁠sits down with Besnik Vrellaku, CEO, and Chintan Maisuria, COO, of Salesflow. Salesflow is a business that helps B2B companies generate leads and automate quality outreach. By balancing research and testing in both acquisition and retention phases, Besnik and Chintan make prescient decisions. Their well-timed growth strategies turned a scrappy…

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Cracking $1M ARR: Growth Secrets from Y Combinator-Backed Warmly | E2 1:11:25

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Max sits down with Derek Jackson, Head of Marketing at Warmly. Derek’s brand-building strategy combines a strong bias to action with careful attention to feedback. He walks Max through the process of cultivating a brand reputation. With a clear marketing thesis and an iterative approach to branding, Warmly keeps an eye to future growth in the B2B S…

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Idea to Launch: Nicholas Thorne on Starting Your Next Business and Audos | E1 1:35:18

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Max sits down with Nicholas Thorne, General Partner at PreHype and co-founder of Audos. They dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, exploring PreHype's unique approach to helping experienced founders find and validate their next big idea. Nicholas shares his insights on the importance of customer validation, rapid experimentation, and how AI…

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Join Max Thilén as he sets out to learn from leaders and innovators around the globe across a range of disciplines. In each episode, guests share the tactics and insights that helped them reach escape velocity and what they’ve learned along the way.By Opascope