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Episode #35: Tech for Nature with Tom Vodopivec from Bird Buddy/Wonder
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In this episode of the ASEF Podcast, we explore the journey of Bird Buddy/Wonder, a Slovenian startup that has successfully blended AI, computer vision, and hardware to create a smart bird feeder loved by over half a million people worldwide. Joining us is Tom Vodopivec, COO at Bird Buddy/Wonder, who brings deep expertise in AI, startups, and venture capital.
We dive into:
- The Bird Buddy journey, from Kickstarter to $100M in revenue
- How they approach market validation and product developmen
- The challenges of scaling a tech company across Slovenia and the USA
- Market differences, talent education, and international expansion
- What’s next for Bird Buddy/Wonder and the future of tech-for-nature startups
This episode of the Business & Technology vertical was hosted by Frenk Dragar.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, learn more about ASEF on our website and consider donating to support the ASEF's mission and programs!
Chapters
1. Introduction: Meet Bird Buddy & Tom Vodopivec (00:00:00)
2. The Founding Journey: Smart Validation & Kickstarter Launch (00:02:55)
3. Scaling Up: Product, AI & Learning from Users (00:06:10)
4. R&D Philosophy: Validation, Vision & AI Exploration (00:16:46)
5. Expanding the Vision: The Wonder Line & Strategic Validation (00:20:49)
6. Bridging Slovenia & USA: Talent, Culture & Market Dynamics (00:27:46)
7. Future Outlook & Advice for Ambitious Founders (00:36:57)
39 episodes
Manage episode 474725822 series 2925816
In this episode of the ASEF Podcast, we explore the journey of Bird Buddy/Wonder, a Slovenian startup that has successfully blended AI, computer vision, and hardware to create a smart bird feeder loved by over half a million people worldwide. Joining us is Tom Vodopivec, COO at Bird Buddy/Wonder, who brings deep expertise in AI, startups, and venture capital.
We dive into:
- The Bird Buddy journey, from Kickstarter to $100M in revenue
- How they approach market validation and product developmen
- The challenges of scaling a tech company across Slovenia and the USA
- Market differences, talent education, and international expansion
- What’s next for Bird Buddy/Wonder and the future of tech-for-nature startups
This episode of the Business & Technology vertical was hosted by Frenk Dragar.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, learn more about ASEF on our website and consider donating to support the ASEF's mission and programs!
Chapters
1. Introduction: Meet Bird Buddy & Tom Vodopivec (00:00:00)
2. The Founding Journey: Smart Validation & Kickstarter Launch (00:02:55)
3. Scaling Up: Product, AI & Learning from Users (00:06:10)
4. R&D Philosophy: Validation, Vision & AI Exploration (00:16:46)
5. Expanding the Vision: The Wonder Line & Strategic Validation (00:20:49)
6. Bridging Slovenia & USA: Talent, Culture & Market Dynamics (00:27:46)
7. Future Outlook & Advice for Ambitious Founders (00:36:57)
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