Join me on this episode of Zero to CEO as I speak with Nelson Nigel, the inspiring Founder and CEO of Kidmoto Technology. Nelson shares his incredible journey from overcoming a life-threatening accident to identifying a critical gap in transportation services for parents and bootstrapping Kidmoto into a successful company. With an impressive seven-figure annual revenue, Nelson discusses the strategies that helped him acquire his first 1,000 users, the evolution of his user acquisition strategy, and the unique challenges of managing a two-sided marketplace. We also delve into his approach to pricing, customer satisfaction, team management, and the crucial role of data in driving growth. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, Nelson’s story and insights offer valuable lessons in resilience, innovation, and leadership.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak to Ori Rafael, the CEO and Co-Founder of Upsolver, a platform designed for lakehouse ingestion and management that helps software and data engineers deliver reliable datasets quickly, saving businesses both time and cost. Ori shares his insights on the significant technological milestones Upsolver has achieved, such as making data engineering skills optional for data lakes, optimizing S3 storage for faster queries, and scaling the platform to handle 5 million events per second. We discuss the importance of partnerships with industry giants like Amazon Web Services, Snowflake, and dbt Labs, and how Upsolver has attracted major clients like Centene Health, ConocoPhillips, and Unity Games. With nearly 20 years of experience in data integration and database management, Ori explains why the lakehouse is the next big thing in data, the challenges it faces, and the future of data storage and analysis. Tune in to learn how lakehouses are revolutionizing the way we handle data and why your business might need one.

Join me on this episode of Zero to CEO as I talk with internationally renowned business coach and best-selling author Brad Sugars. With over 30 years of experience in the entrepreneurial space, Brad has become one of the world’s leading business coaches, lending his expertise to over nine companies as a CEO. We’ll dive into transformative business strategies that generate wealth, the importance of customer-centric operations for entrepreneurial success, and the art of ‘buying customers’ for guaranteed results. Brad also shares his insights on excelling in business leadership and professional development. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, this episode is packed with valuable advice from a true business guru.