Episode Summary:
Sam Jockel is the founder of ParentTV, which offers hundreds of on-demand videos and courses to support the parenting and care of children from birth to teens. Sam is also the Entrepreneur In Residence at The University of Queensland. Before entering the startup world, Sam was a serial entrepreneur, starting several businesses including Biddy Bags, a profit-for-purpose company producing handcrafted, ethical designer products.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Day One Podcast
00:10 Overview of the Podcast's Purpose
00:31 Meet Sam Jockel
00:59 Sam's Background and Journey into Entrepreneurship
01:24 ParentTV Overview
02:10 Market and Audience Insights
03:14 Sam's Experience Starting Multiple Businesses
04:20 Transition into the Startup World
04:51 First Exposure to Startup Concepts
06:01 The Start of ParentTV
07:00 Pitching for Capital
08:20 Lessons from the Startup Course
10:04 Understanding Systems and Processes
12:02 The Personal Journey of Entrepreneurship
12:37 Preparing for the Pitch
14:26 Advice to 2017 Self
16:34 The Importance of Listening and Trust in the Business Ecosystem
