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  • Innovating Software Development: Matt Strippelhoff on Value and Partnership
    Mar 10 2025
    Valuu Maker Podcast - Red Hawk Technologies Valuu Maker Podcast - Red Hawk Technologies

    In this episode of the Valuu Maker Podcast, host Ryan Purvis has an enlightening conversation with Matt Striplehoff, founder and CEO of Red Hawk Technologies. Red Hawk Technologies offers an innovative approach to custom software development as a managed service. CEO Matt Striplehoff shares the company's origins, lessons from client losses, the growth of recurring revenue models, and the role of AI in improving efficiency. Discover how Red Hawk is transforming mid-market software engineering.

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    44 mins
  • Building a Business with AI 🤖
    Mar 7 2025
    Founder Series Episode

    In this Founder Series episode, Ryan shares last week's challenges and wins. He covers early-month cash flow management, juggling business ideas, and using AI tools to speed up growth. The discussion highlights how AI agents can streamline processes and enhance efficiency, along with insights on testing new technologies.

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  • Exploring an Organisation Tool: Notion 📝
    Mar 5 2025

    Join hosts Ryan Purvis and Jayni Vaghela on Valuu Spotlight as they explore Notion's versatility for personal and professional organisation. They discuss its benefits for tracking tasks, finances, and collaboration while acknowledging some limitations. With its free tier, ongoing improvements, and integrations.

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    10 mins
  • Transforming Legacy: First Principles and Digital Success With Ritavan
    Mar 3 2025
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    He interviews mathematician and ML expert Ritavan about his book Data Impact. They explore AI myths, first-principles thinking, and strategies for legacy industries to thrive in the digital age. Ritavan shares insights from a decade of building data-driven solutions, using military analogies and simplification to drive alignment.

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    54 mins
  • Unsticking Stalled Opportunities & The Data Revolution
    Feb 28 2025
    The Founder Series - Episode Overview

    Join us in this episode of The Founder Series, where we dive into the weekly experiences of Ryan Purvis. He reflects on the highs and lows of the past week, discussing the excitement of regained business momentum, the perennial challenge of managing cash flow, and insights gained from interviewing experts in the staffing and recruitment industry about AI's impact. Discover how technology is driving business efficiency and creating new growth opportunities.

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  • Exploring AI Note-taking Tools: Fathom VS Otter
    Feb 26 2025

    In the first episode of 'Valuu Spotlight,' host Ryan Purvis and guest Jayni dive into a review of AI note-taking tools Fathom and Otter. Ryan shares his personal experiences, detailing each tool's pros and cons, features, and nuances of their free and premium versions. They discuss various functionalities and how the tools cater to different user needs. Tune in to get insights and recommendations on the best AI note-takers to enhance your productivity.


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    12 mins
  • Navigating UX: From Misconceptions to Mastering User Centricity with Nick Fine
    Feb 24 2025

    In this episode of the Valuu Makers Podcast, host Ryan welcomes Nick Fine, a seasoned UX professional with 20 years of researcher and designer experience. Nick, the founder of UX Psychology, discusses the essence of UX, emphasizing the importance of user-centricity in product development. He outlines common misconceptions about UX, the balance between security and usability, and a product’s lifecycle. Nick also addresses the critical role of qualitative and quantitative research, the pitfalls of over-relying on self-reported data, and the challenges posed by the current trend of using AI and inadequate UX knowledge. This insightful conversation sheds light on the significance of understanding user needs and behaviours to create successful products.


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    42 mins
  • New Year Challenges and Building Momentum
    Feb 21 2025

    In this episode of 'The Founder Series' with Ryan Purvis, he focuses on the challenges of managing and scaling a business, the importance of having good people, and the role of technology. Highlights include the struggle of replacing employees, building momentum in the new year, and leveraging free tools effectively. Stay tuned for insights that could help fellow entrepreneurs on their journey.


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    3 mins