In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg (https://x.com/gentoftech) interviews Rameel Sheikh (https://x.com/ramshe1000), discussing his journey from bootstrapped companies to creating a successful newsletter and his insights on content creation, distribution, and balancing work and personal life.

Rameel Sheikh is the former COO of Y Combinator company First Base, founder of The Bottleneck, a newsletter for CLOs, operational execs, and senior managers, and creator of Cornerstone, a vetted community of COOs, VPs, and heads of operations.

[00:00] Introduction and Rameel's background

[03:30] The Bottleneck newsletter

[05:45] Latest learning: Market running after the product

[08:30] Business bet: Content to SaaS or data information product

[11:15] Living in tier-one cities: blessing and curse

[14:30] Gratitude for family and reprioritizing life

[18:00] Challenges in balancing work, family, and health

[20:45] Wrapping up and contact information

[21:30] Discussion on project management vs. operations roles

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Connect with Michael Greenberg here;

https://x.com/gentoftech

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gentoftech/

https://www.3rdbrain.co/

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Connect with Rameel Sheikh here;

https://x.com/ramshe1000

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameel-sheikh/

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg (https://x.com/gentoftech) interviews Nik Hulewsky (https://x.com/cofoundersnik), who shares insights on modern industrialism, building an audience, and the challenges of transitioning between industries.

Nik is a former healthcare entrepreneur who has transitioned into the digital space. Nik is currently exploring digital businesses and building an online audience.

[00:00] Introduction and Nik's background in healthcare

[02:45] Nik's interpretation of being a modern industrialist

[06:30] Nik's current ventures and transition to digital businesses

[10:15] Discussion on crypto mining business challenges

[14:30] Latest learning: Setting up a podcast studio and observing similarities with his sons

[17:00] Business bet: Building an audience as a future competitive advantage

[18:45] The importance of effective communication skills

[20:00] Gratitude for his wife's support in his entrepreneurial journey

[21:15] Current challenge: Balancing exploration with tangible results

[22:30] The value of curiosity and asking questions

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Connect with Michael Greenberg here;

https://x.com/gentoftech

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gentoftech/

https://www.3rdbrain.co/

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Connect with Nikolas Hulewsky here;

https://x.com/cofoundersnik

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolas-hulewsky-617b132a/

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg (https://x.com/gentoftech) interviews Kevin Bibelhausen (https://x.com/bibelhausen), who shares his insights on entrepreneurship through business acquisition, the import industry, and leveraging existing infrastructure for growth.

Kevin is a former technology executive for a large public hospital system, in early 2022 he acquired a textile company, and now focuses on textile sourcing, design, and distribution.

[00:00] Introduction and Kevin's background

[03:30] How Kevin acquired the business

[06:15] Latest learning: Complexities of imports

[09:30] Business bet: Leveraging changes in the textile space

[12:45] One thing everyone should know: Alternative paths to entrepreneurship

[16:00] Gratitude: The importance of a support network

[18:30] Current challenge: Updating technology infrastructure

[21:00] Discussion on HR outsourcing and PEOs

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Connect with Michael Greenberg here;

https://x.com/gentoftech

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gentoftech/

https://www.3rdbrain.co/

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Connect with Kevin Bibelhausen here;

https://x.com/bibelhausen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibelhausen/