The idea of this podcast is simple. Twice a month, I will share insights from guests with a wide range of experiences and learnings. What do they have in common? They are all CEOs or leaders of companies. I&#39;d like to give you a behind-the-scenes peek at what it&#39;s like to be a leader. We will share thoughts and ideas that no one else will share with you. ✨ No episode is scripted, it is a chat between two people, and we are going to see where the conversation takes us.The Meet the CEO Podcast with Stephan Grad is a brand of SPARKLING Media

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Building a company is a huge task. You need to have an idea or service, the right people and of course, money. All of these segments on their own can be challenging for the founding team. But help is at hand - Fabian created together with his co-founders ROCKETX. His company can help scaleups find the right people, find the right investors, and support them on the growth plan.What is the secret behind his success, how does he organize himself as an entrepreneur and still have time for his family, and how do current trends like NFT and Cryptocurrencies affect him?That´s some of the topics we are talking about in this Meet the CEO podcast episode.Fabian von Hoegee on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabianvanhoegee/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabianvanhoegee/</a>ROCKETX Website: <a href="https://www.rocketx.group/" rel="nofollow">https://www.rocketx.group/</a><h2>Episode Recommendation:</h2>Do you already know Episode #9 with Stevanija Zecevic from BRADAS? This is the most emotional episode of the Meet the CEO podcast so far because the story behind the brand &#34;BRADAS&#34; is very heartwarming, tragic, and motivating at the same time.Stevanija and her husband Mirko tell it the best way, and it shows that often you don&#39;t need a business plan to start a community, rather a very personal mission. And being colourblind can be the way for a comfortable co-living in the upcoming years.You can find the episode onSpotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lW8moPeClI9MCK3S9nUma" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lW8moPeClI9MCK3S9nUma</a>Apple Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/9-colorblindness-is-a-thing-we-could-really-use-for/id1576297623?i=1000537432335" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/9-colorblindness-is-a-thing-we-could-really-use-for/id1576297623?i=1000537432335</a>

Building a company is a huge task. You need to have an idea or service, the right people and of course, money. All of these segments on their own can be challenging for the founding team. But help is at hand - Fabian created together with his co-founders ROCKETX. His company can help scaleups find the right people, find the right investors, and support them on the growth plan.

What is the secret behind his success, how does he organize himself as an entrepreneur and still have time for his family, and how do current trends like NFT and Cryptocurrencies affect him?

That´s some of the topics we are talking about in this Meet the CEO podcast episode.

Fabian van Hoegee on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabianvanhoegee/

ROCKETX Website: https://www.rocketx.group/

Episode Recommendation:
Do you already know Episode #9 with Stevanija Zecevic from BRADAS? This is the most emotional episode of the Meet the CEO podcast so far because the story behind the brand "BRADAS" is very heartwarming, tragic, and motivating at the same time.

Stevanija and her husband Mirko tell it the best way, and it shows that often you don't need a business plan to start a community, rather a very personal mission. And being colourblind can be the way for a comfortable co-living in the upcoming years.

You can find the episode on

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lW8moPeClI9MCK3S9nUma

Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/9-colorblindness-is-a-thing-we-could-really-use-for/id1576297623?i=1000537432335

#12 Company growth is key - but people are way more important! Fabian van Hoegee , ROCKETX

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Being apart from each other can be challenging. But it is even worse for little kids as they need a bond with their parents and relatives. Due to the pandemic, it is hard for personal meetings - so what to do?Anieke had the idea to create a tool that kids can connect with distant relatives or parents via an exceptional app. PEEKABOND does not only provide video calling but guides the grown-ups on how to communicate with kids. This might help to create bonds again, and families can master the pandemic from a long-time perspective. In this Meet the CEO podcast episode, I am talking to her about how she came up with the idea, the challenges in creating an app for kids, and what she believes as a startup founder.Anieke Lamers on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniekelamersnl/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniekelamersnl/</a>PEEKABOND Website: <a href="https://peekabond.com/" rel="nofollow">https://peekabond.com/</a> <h2>Episode Recommendation:</h2>Do you already know Episode #9 with Stevanija Zecevic from BRADAS? This is the most emotional episode of the Meet the CEO podcast so far because the story behind the brand &#34;BRADAS&#34; is very heartwarming, tragic, and motivating at the same time.Stevanija and her husband Mirko tell it the best way, and it shows that often you don&#39;t need a business plan to start a community, rather a very personal mission. And being colorblind can be the way for a comfortable co-living in the upcoming years.The episode #9 on Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lW8moPeClI9MCK3S9nUma" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lW8moPeClI9MCK3S9nUma</a>

Being apart from each other can be challenging. But it is even worse for little kids as they need a bond with their parents and relatives. Due to the pandemic, it is hard for personal meetings - so what to do?

Anieke had the idea to create a tool that kids can connect with distant relatives or parents via an exceptional app. PEEKABOND does not only provide video calling but guides the grown-ups on how to communicate with kids. This might help to create bonds again, and families can master the pandemic from a long-time perspective. 

In this Meet the CEO podcast episode, I am talking to her about how she came up with the idea, the challenges in creating an app for kids, and what she believes as a startup founder.

#11 Connect with our kids to create a life long bonding! Anieke Lamers - PEEKABOND

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FUTURE FEMALES WAS FOUNDED WITH A SIMPLE VISIONIt is a movement to inspire more female entrepreneurs, and better support their success. We provide a platform digitally, physically and emotionally where women can connect, inspire and collaborate with each other, and access the resources they need to succeed.But how can a movement like this be started when the whole world is captured in the worst pandemic it has ever seen? This is one of the topics I am talking to Lauren Dalles, Co-Founder and CEO of Future Females in this episode of the Meet the CEO podcast.Lauren Dallas on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurendallas/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurendallas/</a>Future Females Website: <a href="https://futurefemales.co/" rel="nofollow">https://futurefemales.co/</a>The E-Commerce Experts Conference: <a href="https://overdose.digital/de/ecommerce-experts-conference-2021/" rel="nofollow">https://overdose.digital/de/ecommerce-experts-conference-2021/</a><h2>Episode Recommendation:</h2>Do you already know Episode #4 with Oliver Bruns? &#34;If you have everything under control, you are not going fast enough&#34; - we all do know this quote from our everyday life. We are trying to achieve great things with minimal time and therefore multitask like there is no other way.But there is an alternative - this is the way of focussing on one task at a time and give it all your attention. Once it is done, you move on to the next one.This may sound a bit weird initially, but this way of working has its advantages to multitasking. Oliver Bruns, the CEO of NEVEON, has made &#34;BE HERE NOW&#34; the basic management strategy for his team, and the company is thriving with the newfound spirit.The episode on iTunes <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/4-don-t-multitask-focus-on-one-thing-at-a-time/id1576297623?i=1000532343902" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/4-don-t-multitask-focus-on-one-thing-at-a-time/id1576297623?i=1000532343902</a>The episode on Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fD5fihpT19LXSDKPIUp1o" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fD5fihpT19LXSDKPIUp1o</a>

FUTURE FEMALES WAS FOUNDED WITH A SIMPLE VISION

It is a movement to inspire more female entrepreneurs, and better support their success. We provide a platform digitally, physically and emotionally where women can connect, inspire and collaborate with each other, and access the resources they need to succeed.

But how can a movement like this be started when the whole world is captured in the worst pandemic it has ever seen? This is one of the topics I am talking to Lauren Dalles, Co-Founder and CEO of Future Females in this episode of the Meet the CEO podcast.

#10: There are lot´s of sharp minded women out there and we are their kickstarter! Lauren Dallas, Future Females

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This is the most emotional episode of the Meet the CEO podcast so far because the story behind the brand &#34;BRADAS&#34; is very heartwarming, tragic, and motivating at the same time.Stevanija and her husband Mirko tell it the best way, and it shows that often you don&#39;t need a business plan to start a community, rather a very personal mission. And being colorblind can be the way for a comfortable co-living in the upcoming years.Stevanija is one of the co-founders and CEO of BRADAS and will give you insights into her mission. If you would like to hear her speak live, she will be the keynote speaker of the E-Commerce Experts Conference on Wednesday, 06th of September, 2021Stevanija on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevanija/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevanija/</a>BRADAS Website: <a href="https://bradasstore.com/" rel="nofollow">https://bradasstore.com/</a>The E-Commerce Experts Conference: <a href="https://overdose.digital/de/ecommerce-experts-conference-2021/" rel="nofollow">https://overdose.digital/de/ecommerce-experts-conference-2021/</a><h2>Episode Recommendation:</h2>Do you already know Episode #4 with Oliver Bruns? &#34;If you have everything under control, you are not going fast enough&#34; - we all do know this quote from our everyday life. We are trying to achieve great things with minimal time and therefore multitask like there is no other way.But there is an alternative - this is the way of focussing on one task at a time and give it all your attention. Once it is done, you move on to the next one.This may sound a bit weird initially, but this way of working has its advantages to multitasking. Oliver Bruns, the CEO of NEVEON, has made &#34;BE HERE NOW&#34; the basic management strategy for his team, and the company is thriving with the newfound spirit.The episode on iTunes <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/4-don-t-multitask-focus-on-one-thing-at-a-time/id1576297623?i=1000532343902" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/4-don-t-multitask-focus-on-one-thing-at-a-time/id1576297623?i=1000532343902</a>The episode on Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fD5fihpT19LXSDKPIUp1o" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fD5fihpT19LXSDKPIUp1o</a>

We need to stay together like brothers and sisters...as BRADAS

This is the most emotional episode of the Meet the CEO podcast so far because the story behind the brand "BRADAS" is very heartwarming, tragic, and motivating at the same time.

Stevanija and her husband Mirko tell it the best way, and it shows that often you don't need a business plan to start a community, rather a very personal mission. And being colorblind can be the way for a comfortable co-living in the upcoming years. 

Stevanija is one of the co-founders and CEO of BRADAS and will give you insights into her mission. If you would like to hear her speak live, she will be the keynote speaker of the E-Commerce Experts Conference on Wednesday, 06th of September, 2021

#9: Colorblindness is a thing we could really use for a fulfilled future! Stevanija Zecevic, BRADAS

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Growing an internationally successful brand is not that easy as it sounds. First, you need an excellent product, you do need an outstanding team, and then you need someone who can tell the brand&#39;s story in a way that touches the customer&#39;s heart.Four Pillars Gin did already achieve this - the company was founded in 2013 and evolved to one of the leading manufactures of Gin in the world by 2019.Find out why Four Pillars is so successful and why starting on a regional scale can be the key to grow a global brand. Matt Jones is one of the Co-Founders, and he is the storyteller behind the brand. As you will hear in this &#34;Meet the CEO&#34; episode, he manages to tell stories exceptionally.Matt Jones on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-jones-433a1bb/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-jones-433a1bb/</a>Four Pillars Gin Website: <a href="https://www.fourpillarsgin.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fourpillarsgin.com/</a><h2>Episode Recommendation:</h2>Do you already know the Episode #4 with Oliver Bruns? &#34;If you have everything under control, you are not going fast enough&#34; - we all do know this quote from our everyday life. We are trying to achieve great things with minimal time and therefore multitask like there is no other way.But there is an alternative - this is the way of focussing on one task at a time and give it all your attention. Once it is done, you move on to the next one.This may sound a bit weird initially, but this way of working has its advantages to multitasking. Oliver Bruns, the CEO of NEVEON, has made &#34;BE HERE NOW&#34; the basic management strategy for his team, and the company is thriving with the newfound spirit.The episode on iTunes <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/4-don-t-multitask-focus-on-one-thing-at-a-time/id1576297623?i=1000532343902" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/4-don-t-multitask-focus-on-one-thing-at-a-time/id1576297623?i=1000532343902</a>The episode on Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fD5fihpT19LXSDKPIUp1o" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fD5fihpT19LXSDKPIUp1o</a>

#8: It´s all about storytelling! How to grow a brand with purpose! Matt Jones, Four Pillars Gin

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The gaming industry is changing heavily; gone are the days where it was just a nerds thing. Gaming is established in all levels of society, and Gamers have turned into Rockstars.But what does it need to be a Streamer, how does community management work, and what potential do Streamers as influencers have for big brands?STREAM.tv is a truly global startup founded by Thomas Rafelsberger three years ago as a remote-only company. This worked out very well before the pandemic and was definitely a huge advantage once the whole world got into the home office.We are talking about the challenges of growing a global team without any office space, the mental challenges, and how you can be successful in a fast-changing environment without working more than 60 hours per week.Thomas Rafelsberger on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-rafelsberger" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-rafelsberger</a>STREAM.tv Website: <a href="https://stream.tv" rel="nofollow">https://stream.tv</a><h2>Episode Recommendation:</h2>Did you already have the chance to listen to our Episode #3: &#34;It´s all about mindset!&#34;.Building a company is hard work. Building a global company is a real challenge. Creating a global anti-agency in a pandemic is a once in a lifetime challenge.So how is it possible that a team from Newzealand thinking digital solutions and customer focus on a completely new level gain momentum in the current environment and become the fastest-growing agency globally? This can be done by finding and connecting the right people and then care for them. If your people recognize that you honestly care, the bonding is on a different, more intense level.That is one of the topics I have the pleasure to talk about with Todd Welling, Global CEO of OVERDOSE. He is sharing his experience and insights on how to think differently.The episode on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/66JXaurXbtQlpgLgJqqCCP

The gaming industry is changing heavily; gone are the days where it was just a nerds thing. Gaming is established in all levels of society, and Gamers have turned into Rockstars.

But what does it need to be a Streamer, how does community management work, and what potential do Streamers as influencers have for big brands?

STREAM.tv is a truly global startup founded by Thomas Rafelsberger three years ago as a remote-only company. This worked out very well before the pandemic and was definitely a huge advantage once the whole world got into the home office.

We are talking about the challenges of growing a global team without any office space, the mental challenges, and how you can be successful in a fast-changing environment without working more than 60 hours per week.

#7: The Gamer Generation taking over! Thomas Rafelsberger, STREAM.tv

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Transforming a brand to be a global player is a one-of-a-kind challenge. Because the first thing you are about to learn is that every region in the world has its own challenges. It´s not only your customers who will be different; it is also about your employees. Europe is different from the US, which is different from Asia - so you have to think local if you want to be successful globally.Despite that, in times like these, there is another challenge for every one of us: how do you keep yourself and your employees mentally healthy? In this episode of the &#34;Meet the CEO&#34; podcast, I am talking about those topics with Brent Bellm, CEO of BigCommerce, one of the leading global shopping carts in the e-commerce industry.Brent Bellm on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-bellm-3b305214/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-bellm-3b305214/</a>BigCommerce Website: <a href="https://www.bigcommerce.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.bigcommerce.com</a><h2>Episode Recommendation:</h2>Did you already have the chance to listen to our Episode #2: &#34;Never settle - be eager to learn new skills to succeed!&#34;.Growing a Startup or a company is hard work. If you try to go international and have to have the challenges of countries you maybe have never even been to by yourself.Dealing with local authorities and laws is a pain in the**. But to grow in a market, it is essential to know what customers really want, how marketing and sales structures work efficiently, and what social skills are expected. As a foreigner, this challenge is tough to achieve - and help is at hand.Gernot came across all these hurdles during his time as Intrapreneur and, together with his co-founder, started his own company more than 7 years ago.How that felt and his personal challenges in growing a company are topics we cover in this episode.

Transforming a brand to be a global player is a one-of-a-kind challenge.  Because the first thing you are about to learn is that every region in the world has its own challenges. It´s not only your customers who will be different; it is also about your employees. Europe is different from the US, which is different from Asia - so you have to think local if you want to be successful globally.

Despite that, in times like these, there is another challenge for every one of us: how do you keep yourself and your employees mentally healthy?  In this episode of the "Meet the CEO" podcast, I am talking about those topics with Brent Bellm, CEO of BigCommerce, one of the leading global shopping carts in the e-commerce industry.

Brent Bellm on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-bellm-3b305214/

#6: Stay focused and keep your team motivated! Brent Bellm, BigCommerce

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Communication matters. In every part of our social interaction. And for personal and company development, feedback is essential to growing.In the e-commerce industry, reviews and customer feedback is even more important. It is a way to contact customers who are having a problem and solve these issues. As &#34;customer-generated content&#34;, this information has also evolved as an SEO critical indicator.So communicating with your clients virtual in the same way you would do personally is the way to go. This is the way how Callum built his company <a href="https://www.reviews.io" rel="nofollow">REVIEWS.io</a> - be fair, transparent and open-minded to his clients, his team and of course his family too.Callum McKeefery on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/callum-mckeefery-1086b47/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/callum-mckeefery-1086b47/</a>

Communication matters. In every part of our social interaction. And for personal and company development, feedback is essential to growing.

In the e-commerce industry, reviews and customer feedback is even more important. It is a way to contact customers who are having a problem and solve these issues. As "customer-generated content", this information has also evolved as an SEO critical indicator.

So communicating with your clients virtual in the same way you would do personally is the way to go. This is the way how Callum built his company REVIEWS.io - be fair, transparent and open-minded to his clients, his team and of course his family too.

#5: Every business is people business. That is why honesty matters. Callum McKeefery, CEO REVIEWS.io

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&#34;If you have everything under control, you are not going fast enough&#34; - we all do know this quote from our everyday life. We are trying to achieve great things with minimal time and therefore multitask like there is no other way.But there is an alternative - this is the way of focussing on one task at a time and give it all your attention. Once it is done, you move on to the next one.This may sound a bit weird initially, but this way of working really has its advantages to multitasking. Oliver Bruns, the CEO of NEVEON, has made &#34;BE HERE NOW&#34; the basic management strategy for his team, and the company is really thriving with the newfound spirit.Oliver Bruns on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunsoliver/

"If you have everything under control, you are not going fast enough" - we all do know this quote from our everyday life. We are trying to achieve great things with minimal time and therefore multitask like there is no other way.

But there is an alternative - this is the way of focussing on one task at a time and give it all your attention. Once it is done, you move on to the next one.

This may sound a bit weird initially, but this way of working really has its advantages to multitasking. Oliver Bruns, the CEO of NEVEON, has made "BE HERE NOW" the basic management strategy for his team, and the company is really thriving with the newfound spirit.

#4: Don´t multitask! Focus on one thing at a time! Oliver Bruns, NEVEON

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Building a company is hard work. Building a global company is a real challenge. Creating a global anti-agency in a pandemic is a once in a lifetime challenge.So how is it possible that a team from Newzealand thinking digital solutions and customer focus on a completely new level gain momentum in the current environment and become the fastest-growing agency globally? This can be done by finding and connecting the right people and then care for them. If your people recognise that you honestly care, the bonding is on a different, more intense level.That is one of the topics I have the pleasure to talk about with Todd Welling, Global CEO of OVERDOSE. He is sharing his experience and insights on how to think differently.Todd Welling on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddwelling/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddwelling/</a>OVERDOSE. Website: <a href="https://overdose.digital/" rel="nofollow">https://overdose.digital/</a>

Building a company is hard work. Building a global company is a real challenge. Creating a global anti-agency in a pandemic is a once in a lifetime challenge.

So how is it possible that a team from Newzealand thinking digital solutions and customer focus on a completely new level gain momentum in the current environment and become the fastest-growing agency globally? This can be done by finding and connecting the right people and then care for them. If your people recognise that you honestly care, the bonding is on a different, more intense level.

That is one of the topics I have the pleasure to talk about with Todd Welling, Global CEO of OVERDOSE. He is sharing his experience and insights on how to think differently.

#3: It´s all about mindset. Find the right team and care about your strengths to succeed in the long run! Todd Welling, Founder OVERDOSE.

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Growing a Startup or a company is hard work. If you try to go international and have to have the challenges of countries you maybe have never even been to by yourself.Dealing with local authorities and laws is a pain in the**. But to grow in a market, it is essential to know what customers really want, how marketing and sales structures work efficiently and what social skills are expected in the market. As a foreigner, this challenge is tough to achieve - and help is at hand.Gernot came across all these hurdles during his time as Intrapreneur and, together with his co-founder, started his own company more than 7 years ago.How that felt, and his personal challenges in growing a company are topics we cover in this episode.Gernot Schwendner on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gernotschwendtner/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gernotschwendtner/</a>weGrow Interntional Website: <a href="https://www.wegrow.company/who-we-are" rel="nofollow">https://www.wegrow.company/who-we-are</a>

Growing a Startup or a company is hard work. If you try to go international and have to have the challenges of countries you maybe have never even been to by yourself.

Dealing with local authorities and laws is a pain in the**. But to grow in a market, it is essential to know what customers really want, how marketing and sales structures work efficiently and what social skills are expected in the market. As a foreigner, this challenge is tough to achieve - and help is at hand. 

Gernot came across all these hurdles during his time as Intrapreneur and, together with his co-founder, started his own company more than 7 years ago.

How that felt, and his personal challenges in growing a company are topics we cover in this episode.

Gernot Schwendner on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gernotschwendtner/

#2: Never settle - be eager to learn new skills to succeed! Gernot Schwendtner, weGrow Founder

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Back in 2011, Rob, Bas, and Sabi were running an online store selling phone accessories. Things were great, and the business was growing. However, they couldn’t find a time-saving solution for their most frustrating problem: shipping. As the adage goes, if you want something done, do it yourself. In a quest to solve the problem, they decided to build the software themselves, and by themselves, we mean they asked a programmer pal to help. With the transaction paid in beers and a mac screen, Sendcloud was born.The all-in-one shipping software for online shops Sendcloud, headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, offers 80 connections to shop systems and marketplaces of all kinds. According to its own information, the company has customers in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands, particularly the UK and Austria, helping e-commerce companies scale their business.Sendcloud&#39;s mission is to increase the competitiveness of online retailers by optimizing the shipping platform for the entire shipping route from checkout to return. The spectrum of customers ranges from small to large online retailers and ranges from industries such as fashion and electronics to food and beverages.Rob has (together with his team) managed to build a performance-driven company and a place where people really like to work. As we know, those two things often relate, and it isn&#39;t easy to maintain both things in a growth market like the e-commerce industry.As you will hear, Rob has a passion for his company and even more to change as this should be for all good entrepreneurs.Rob van den Heuvel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robvandenheuvel92/

Back in 2011, Rob, Bas, and Sabi were running an online store selling phone accessories. Things were great, and the business was growing. However, they couldn’t find a time-saving solution for their most frustrating problem: shipping. As the adage goes, if you want something done, do it yourself. In a quest to solve the problem, they decided to build the software themselves, and by themselves, we mean they asked a programmer pal to help. With the transaction paid in beers and a mac screen, Sendcloud was born.

The all-in-one shipping software for online shops Sendcloud, headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, offers 80 connections to shop systems and marketplaces of all kinds. According to its own information, the company has customers in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands, particularly the UK and Austria, helping e-commerce companies scale their business.

Sendcloud's mission is to increase the competitiveness of online retailers by optimizing the shipping platform for the entire shipping route from checkout to return. The spectrum of customers ranges from small to large online retailers and ranges from industries such as fashion and electronics to food and beverages.

Rob has (together with his team) managed to build a performance-driven company and a place where people really like to work. As we know, those two things often relate, and it isn't easy to maintain both things in a growth market like the e-commerce industry.

As you will hear, Rob has a passion for his company and even more to change as this should be for all good entrepreneurs.

Rob van den Heuvel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robvandenheuvel92/

#1: Don´t get bored by having everything under controll! Rob van den Heuvel, Sendcloud Founder

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