"Find your community. If you're building in clean tech or, you know, agritech, it doesn't matter. Like news or whatever, find where your people are. Find that community. Talk to them. Peers are so important, it doesn't matter. Even if they're competitors to you. You know, people start from one point and they end up somewhere else completely. So it doesn't really matter. There is enough room for everyone to sort of thrive in that industry."Priyanka and Shannon share their journey from non-tech backgrounds in finance and consultancy to creating a tech platform that is gaining significant traction and backing from industry giants like Snapchat. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of building a startup, the importance of unbiased news, and how they managed to capture the attention of mentors like Mark Cuban.The conversation delves into the future of social media, the impact of AI on content creation, and the importance of meeting your audience where they are. This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to innovate in their field, regardless of their background. Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Transcript

Related