The Small Biz Ahead Podcast | Startup Stories and Venture Capital Experience [Video]

On this episode of The Small Biz Ahead Podcast, host Gene Marks is joined by Tom Bachant, founder and CEO at Unthread to discuss his career as a tech entrepreneur and startup co-founder. Tom also shares his venture capital experience and why other startup companies should consider Y Combinator. Tom offers insight into what has helped make his startups successful, and the reality of what it’s like running a startup in today’s competitive landscape.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
00:47 Tom’s background and career path
02:18 Sobrio
06:57 Dashride and Cruise
09:26 Everyspace
11:50 Unthread
14:20 Why startups should use Y Combinator
17:56 Advice for entrepreneurs
19:29 Understanding business and finance
20:40 Working with different partners
21:45 Tom’s current role and responsibilities
22:55 The reality of running a startup
25:11 Unthread’s team
28:11 Key takeaways for entrepreneurs

To learn more about Unthread, check out Unthread.io.

To learn more about Tom, check out his Forbes 30 Under 30 article.

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The Small Biz Ahead podcast is dedicated to helping small business owners succeed. Each episode focuses on specific topics that can help you bring your small business to the next level. Gene Marks, an author and business owner, offers insight on how to make your business more efficient with tips, interviews and conversations with business owners and thought leaders.

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