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every 9 days
Average audio length:
50 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
29 episodes
since Jan. 30, 2019
episodic

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Startups don't fail because they make mistakes—they fail because they refuse (or delay) the crucial decision to pivot. This week on What Problem Are You Solving? (What PAYS), we break down the concept of pivoting—when to do it, why it matters, and how to do it right. From famous pivots that shaped…

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Complexity isn't the enemy—it's the environment in which innovation truly flourishes. This week on What Problem Are You Solving? (What PAYS), we dive into Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS), exploring how startups, innovation teams, and leaders can understand and leverage complexity to foster resilien…
Let's review the past year and strategize how to improve!
Do you know how much waste your business creates each day—time, money, effort? This week on What Problem Are You Solving? (What PAYS), we're diving into the 8 Wastes of Lean—the hidden inefficiencies slowing you down, costing money, and frustrating your customers. From unnecessary meetings to idle…
Innovation isn't just about ideas—it's about partnerships that bridge public missions and private-sector agility. Join us this week on What Problem Are You Solving? (What PAYS) for a special conversation with Mark Munsell, former Chief Data Officer at the Department of Defense. We'll explore how t…
Data isn't just for tech experts or big corporations—it's crucial for every entrepreneur looking to grow sustainably and build credibility with stakeholders. This week on What Problem Are You Solving? (What PAYS), we're facilitating an interactive conversation around embedding simple yet powerful d…
You've got a great idea, but is it the right moment to launch? Understanding why now—why your idea matters today—is critical to your success. On this week's What Problem Are You Solving? (What PAYS), inspired by Paul Orlando's latest book, "Why Now?", we're breaking down how successful products lev…

Creating Value

This week on What Problem Are You Solving? (What PAYS), we're unpacking the idea of customer value. Is it about having the lowest price? Is it cost savings or convenience? Emotional connection or brand love? Maybe it's all of these—or something else entirely. 🔥 In this episode: ✅ The multiple lay…
How do you go from a problem to a tested prototype in just five days? That's the magic of the Google Design Sprint, and this week on What Problem Are You Solving? (What PAYS), we break it down—step by step. Created at Google Ventures and made famous by Jake Knapp, the Design Sprint is a repeatable,…
This week on What Problem Are You Solving? (What PAYS), we're joined by David Bland, author of Testing Business Ideas, to talk about real-world experiments that reduce risk, uncover truth, and help you move fast without guessing.
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