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Legal services for the 75%

In this episode, Taher Hassonjee, CEO of DocDraft, discusses how his company simplifies the legal document creation process using automation, providing affordable solutions for both individuals and small law firms. He shares insights into transitioning from RVShare to legal tech and explains DocDraft’s role in democratizing access to legal services by connecting clients with attorneys in a streamlined marketplace.
 
📌 Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:04 - From RVShare to legal tech: Taher’s journey00:03:44 - Making legal document creation easier with DocDraft00:04:14 - How DocDraft supports both attorneys and clients00:05:46 - Affordable legal solutions: DocDraft’s $10/month model00:08:11 - Taher’s legal background and inspiration for DocDraft00:08:52 - Upcoming features: expanding DocDraft’s capabilities00:09:55 - Pivoting from law firms to individual consumers00:11:13 - Where to connect with Taher Hassonjee and DocDraft
 
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Engineering a new era for Biopharma

In this episode of the Philly Tech Connect podcast, Dave converses with Simone Ammons, founder of QuneUp. Simone shares her journey from chemical engineering to creating a solution for reducing equipment downtime in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. They discuss the inception of QuneUp during the pandemic, its technological underpinnings, and the challenges Simone faces as an entrepreneur in a post-pandemic world.
📌 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:48 Simone's Background and Career Journey02:16 The Birth of QuneUp03:06 Challenges and Solutions in Manufacturing04:41 Entrepreneurial Leap and COVID Impact08:31 Building and Growing the Business10:00 Team Dynamics and Learning Experiences12:12 Conclusion and Contact Information
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Overcoming fear and embracing freelance work

In this episode, Denny Bohs shares his journey from working in financial services to founding Bohs LLC, discussing the challenges and lessons he encountered while transitioning from a corporate career to full-time contract work. He highlights the importance of overcoming fears around freelancing, understanding the hidden costs of running a business, and finding the right cultural fit in both contract and full-time roles.
📌 Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction to Denny Bohs00:00:55 - From financial services to tech00:02:04 - The leap to full-time with Bohs LLC00:02:26 - Overcoming the fear of contract work00:03:25 - The realities of at-will employment00:05:01 - Learning the hard way: taxes and contracts00:06:46 - Navigating the freelance marketplaces00:07:18 - The hidden costs of entrepreneurship00:10:51 - What’s next for Denny?00:13:10 - Finding the right fit: culture and values
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The Secret to Striking Balance as a Founder

Russ Starke, CEO of Think Company, joins Dave to discuss the evolution of digital solutions, the impact of AI on human experiences, and the importance of engaging with differing opinions for societal improvement. Russ emphasizes a human-centric approach in both business and technology, sharing insights on leadership, community involvement, and the balance between technological advancement and preserving human creativity.
📌 Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introducing Russ Starke00:00:41 - Russ’s early digital solutions00:01:19 - Evolution of internet solutions00:03:54 - Transition to CEO00:06:53 - Managing with a human touch00:08:53 - Volunteering and community involvement00:09:50 - Navigating the AI landscape00:11:58 - Importance of open dialogue00:16:58 - Connecting with Russ
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Bootstrap First: Guiding Founders to Early Wins

In this episode of the Philly TechConnect podcast, Patrick Thompson shares his journey from PR and marketing to running his own incubator, Bootstrap First, which helps very early stage founders achieve success with their ideas. He discusses the key differences between incubators and accelerators, and highlights the importance of resources, accountability, and structured frameworks for startups at the idea stage.
 
📌 Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introducing Patrick Thompson
00:01:19 - From PR to incubators
00:02:19 - Learning from both successes and struggles
00:03:54 - Incubator vs. accelerator
00:05:47 - Ideal stage for an incubator
00:08:12 - Bootstrap First model and success
00:09:47 - Bootstrapping philosophy
00:12:07 - Preparing for the second cohort
00:12:47 - How to connect with Bootstrap First
 
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Dodging Brain Drain: Lessons on Knowledge Management

Lisa DellaPorta is a technical writer, servings now as a consultant and a previous veteran of six SaaS startups.  She talks with Dave on why knowledge management begins the day you start your company, and how to avoid the dreaded “brain drain” when a key individual inevitably leaves.
📌 Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introducing Lisa DellaPorta00:01:15 - Defining knowledge management00:02:00 - Challenges of scaling knowledge00:03:20 - Signs of a knowledge gap00:04:45 - Risks of losing institutional knowledge00:06:15 - Starting with knowledge management00:07:45 - Keeping knowledge up to date00:09:20 - Common mistakes in knowledge management00:11:00 - Best practices for documentation00:12:15 - Connecting with Lisa DellaPorta
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Small Bets, Big Wins: The Power of the MVP

Nolan Makatche is a multidisciplinary engineer-turned-entrepreneur with a rapid-fire approach to finding his “big win.” He and Dave break down the strategy.
📌 Timestamps:00:00:00 - The Philly TechConnect Podcast00:01:02 - Meet Nolan Makatche00:01:32 - Selling lemonade00:02:36 - From Penn State to e-commerce00:03:17 - Pivot to web development00:04:36 - Embracing small bets00:05:34 - Ideation and constraints00:07:04 - Inspiration behind SafeSelect00:09:56 - MVP development status00:11:12 - How to connect with Nolan
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From IKEA to Innovation

Stefanie Smith has a storied career, most notably with famed furniture retailer IKEA.  But she has a new mission now: helping every idea see the light of day.
📌 Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introducing Stefanie Smith00:01:10 - Journey with IKEA00:03:03 - Scandinavian corporate culture00:04:36 - Unveiling the core process00:06:19 - Simplifying business planning00:07:43 - Identifying market competition00:09:50 - Engaging financial planning00:11:14 - Ideal candidates for the core process00:13:07 - Impactful high school project00:15:41 - Future plans and community involvement
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Is a Partnership Right for You?

Tim Garrity is an accomplished Realtor serving the Greater Philadelphia area and having spent the past decade running a very successful independent brokerage.  After disbanding that brokerage earlier this year, Tim joins the pod to discuss the pros and cons of partnerships and going into business with others.
📌 Timestamps:00:00:00 - Is a Partnership Right for You?00:01:09 - From Corporate America to Real Estate00:02:13 - Founding Your Own Business00:05:30 - Building a Business00:07:19 -  Defining a Partnership00:10:23 - Ending the Partnership00:17:20 - What’s Next00:19:55 - Like, comment, and subscribe!
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The Polymath’s Journey

Mike Martin climbed the ranks of the corporate world for 30 years before striking out on his own with Top Down Strategies Consulting.  In preparing for this moment, Mike became a TEDx speaker, wrote a book, and started his own podcast.  He joins Dave to discuss it all.
 
📌 Timestamps:
00:02:07 - The self-fulfilling prophecy
00:04:08 - Mental fitness
00:06:10 - Positive self-talk
00:08:14 - Mastering self-command
00:10:13 - The key to successful writing
00:14:15 - Economies of language
00:18:25 - Like, comment, and subscribe!
 
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