Understanding the Market and Setting Your Product for Success

Understanding the Market and Setting Your Product for Success

Author: Michael Georgiou: Imaginovation, Co-founder, Tech Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Influencer September 1, 2021 Duration: 32:47
In today’s episode of Tales from the PROS, I talk with Marwan Forzley, who is CEO of Veem.com, a next-generation global B2B payment network that enables a quick and secure way of sending and receiving money. Since its founding in 2014, Veem is backed by Goldman Sachs, Google Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank, and many many others. In addition, Marwan is an innovator, visionary and enjoys launching new products in domestic as well as international markets through disruptive tech and global strategies. He is the author of “Small Business in a Big World: A Comprehensive Guide to Doing International Business”. In this episode, we talk about Marwan’s journey to entrepreneurship and his experience of building a global payment network such as Veem. We talk about how Marwan spotted the gap between SMB and their payment problems, and how Veem disrupted the global payment space.   Don’t Miss: 1. How did Marwan came up with the idea of ‘Veem’ - 4:15 2. What sets a business on the path of success - 17:00 3. What it takes to be a strong business leader - 28:15 Listen and Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-pros/id1371067192   Topics We Discuss: 1. Marwan’s inspiring story of how he got to where he is today 2. Marwan talks about how to establish a market fit for a product or service 3. The key factors that set a business for success, from startup to an operating and scaling company 4. Some struggles and obstacles that Veem faced and how you overcame them 5. The future of payment systems and technology 6. Thoughts and advice on how to be a strong business leader 7. Marwan defines his story in ”one-word”   Follow Marwan Forzley Website: https://www.veem.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marwanforzley Twitter: https://twitter.com/forzley/ Follow Me and Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/mgeorgiou22

Hosted by Michael Georgiou, co-founder of the award-winning software development company Imaginovation, Tales From The PROS offers a rare look behind the curtain of the tech industry. Alongside Director of Growth Eric Lawrence, Michael facilitates candid discussions that move beyond theory to focus on the practical, often messy realities of building a business with technology. This podcast is built on the premise that the most valuable insights come from lived experience, not textbooks. You'll hear unfiltered stories about what actually works and what doesn't, covering the strategic decisions and unexpected hurdles that define the entrepreneurial journey. The conversations are designed to demystify the process of creating digital products and services, providing actionable lessons for founders, executives, and innovators. The goal is to translate complex technical concepts into clear business advantages, helping listeners make informed decisions without the common pitfalls. Tune in for a direct, no-fluff dialogue that prioritizes real-world application over abstract ideas, all grounded in the hosts' own professional trials and successes. It's a resource for anyone looking to leverage technology effectively, offering perspective and clarity directly from the field.
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