In this episode, I explore some common conspiracy theories that I have come across in the world of business and finance. I personally find this topic a fascinating one, and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. If you found value in Read more…
Today’s article is inspired by my conversation with a taxi driver about money and Putin. I came to Salzburg for the Opera Festival and a taxi driver asked me (mixing Russian and German with some heavy Slavic accent) if I was pro or against Putin. I said “obviously against” and Read more…
When it comes to business, do you believe luck plays a part? On this episode of Hole in the Whole, listen as Tom and Yana share their views on luck. Yana attributes her success to hard work and says that she doesn’t believe that luck plays any part, whereas Tom Read more…
Today I wanted to give you a quick overview of the concept of international sanctions, how they work and how they may impact a FinTech company, especially from the standpoint of technical implementation and tools. Warning: this is not compliance training. 😉 There are so many conspiracy theories, wrong interpretations, Read more…
Has the pandemic caused you to think about changing jobs? Listen as Tom and Yana share that breakups happen in startups all the time, and it’s how you prepare for them that can make the difference. Tom and Yana bring some excellent points and tips around breakups in any industry Read more…
What is the difference between just in case and just in time? Listen as Tom and Yana speak about the difference between iterate or architect, how much time we need to get from an idea to a product, and what ontology means. They also share the much-awaited name of their Read more…
Do you feel freedom as an entrepreneur? Listen as Yana and Tom discuss this and the four liberating examples Yana and her friend came up with and how they relate to freedom. Tom and Yana also share their predictions for the economy in the next few months, and as strange Read more…
Creating fresh new ideas is sometimes very difficult. Listen as Yana and Tom discuss ways they generate new ideas and why it is harder when you have a deadline. They also chat about junior entrepreneurs being afraid of someone stealing their ideas and why they have never worried about it. Creation Read more…
The first episode of themed “Reality over substance” is devoted to some of those recurring, polarizing, and puzzling topics. They are not always urgent but very important to every entrepreneur, especially when life happens, reality kicks in, and you may need a moment with a glass of wine and a Read more…
Have you ever started a company with your best friends or worked with your children? How about romance at work? Listen as Tom and Yana share their insights into the topic of doing business with your loved ones. They discuss when it is ok to work with friends and family Read more…