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The Holdo Maneuver

Marc Vibbert and Michael Sawran

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— Hosted by Marc Vibbert and Michael Sawran ✨ THE HOLDO MANEUVER is a short-form podcast with two dads trying to fit "Star Wars" into their exceedingly busy lives. Each episode they'll share their thoughts on different topics from a galaxy far, far away! From the animated series, live-action TV and films, comic books, video games, novels, theme park experiences or toys it's all up for discussion! Please Subscribe! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holdopod/support
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Testing your ideas against reality can be challenging. Not everything will go as planned. It’s about keeping an open mind, having a clear hypothesis and running multiple tests to see if you have enough directional evidence to keep going. This is the How I Tested That Podcast, where David J Bland connects with entrepreneurs and innovators who had the courage to test their ideas with real people, in the market, with sometimes surprising results. Join us as we explore the ups and downs of exper ...
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From China, global trade, and the definition of value to inflation, commodities, and much more — Join Austin Willson and Michael O'Connor as they discuss long-term topics and trends, how they can affect your portfolio, and what you can do about it!
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Creatives candidly speaking about their experiences, with advice for those interested in the field. Daniel Gooda hosts a new guest every episode for their unique perspective and outlook.
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Looking for inspiration and encouragement geared towards leaders of social good organizations? Join your host Kirsten Bullock on the Social Good Instigators Podcast to hear about what's working. You'll be learning from other leaders who will provide helpful tips related to social entrepreneurship, growing successful organizations and more. Leaders will be sharing about ways they helped their organizations excel (as well as things that didn't work out so well). Formerly known as the Nonprofit ...
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The Village Global podcast takes you inside the world of venture capital and technology, featuring enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry leaders. Learn more at www.villageglobal.vc.
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Send us a text Marc and Connor have a lot of movies to talk about this episode!! So buckle and Enjoy listening which movies they say don't touch and which movies to go run and see. THANK YOU for giving us your time and listening!! BEFORE YOU GO...Give us a review, Share with a friend, and most of all give us a FOLLOW!!!!!!!! Follow us on all our so…
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Eddy Connors, co-founder of Goodie Bag, shares his journey of creating a digital marketplace that connects consumers to local retail shops to purchase unsold food at a discounted price. The idea for Goodie Bag came from Eddy's gap year in Indonesia, where he witnessed the impact of plastic pollution and the need for sustainable solutions. Goodie Ba…
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Victoria shares her journey from working at big consulting firms to joining a company as it was being completely overhauled and reborn to survive and thrive post-AI. Wonder helps entrepreneurs and small businesses with desk research by providing them with curated information and insights. They navigate the risks of the rapidly evolving AI landscape…
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Ali Jiwani shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting a food delivery platform to building Slay School, a personalized learning platform. He discusses how he used data to predict success in his previous ventures and how he applied those insights to Slay School. Ali explains his approach to acquiring early customers through Reddit and Discord…
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"What if we could anywhere wanted in the whole galaxy? A real adventure." Join us for a thrilling episode of The Holdo Maneuver Podcast, where Mike and Marc are unpacking all the biggest STAR WARS news from SAN DIEGO COMIC CON & D23 EXPO 2024! This week, we're joined by two incredible guests: Justin Gyorfi (from Rant to the Future) and Stanford Cla…
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Marc Wandler, the co-founder of Susgrainable, shares his journey of turning beer waste into sustainable flour and baked goods. He started the business as a student project and quickly learned from rapid feedback cycles. By sampling the product at farmers markets and cafes, he honed in on his target market and gained valuable customer feedback. He a…
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Guillermo Rauch is founder and CEO of Vercel, a company that provides the developer tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. He was interviewed by Ben Casnocha, co-founder and general partner at Village Global, an early stage venture capital firm backed by some of the world’s most successful entrep…
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"Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose." Join Mike & Marc (with guests Adam Molloy & from "The Saga Continues," Paul Hermann) on this episode of The Holdo Maneuver as we take aim at the galaxy's biggest debate: Has Disney really broken STAR WARS canon? We debunk the grifters Star Wars Theories and set the record straight before yo…
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Send us a text Have you seen the anticipated 3rd Deadpool movie we've all waited for? If you have you'll enjoy it and if you haven't you will enjoy it as well. The Spoiler review is right after our non spoiler portion. We will let you know when it is about to start. Skip to 46:57 time stamp if you would like to avoid the spoilers. THANK YOU for giv…
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Maura Mitchell, a lawyer and MBA, shares her work at the Women's Business Development Center, helping micro businesses test their assumptions and scale. She guides entrepreneurs through a process of testing their early ideas using the Lean Startup Method and the business model canvas. Mitchell emphasizes the importance of market research and custom…
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Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. This week, the teams take on the latest from the Olympics, the chancellor's spending audit, the Conservative leadership race, and why we’re so good at debating. An Eco-Audio certified ProductionPor BBC Radio Scotland
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Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. This week, the teams take on the latest in the American Presidential campaign, an interesting study about chimpanzees and a special guest joins them to talk about Andy Murray retiring. An Eco-Audio certified ProductionPor BBC Radio Scotland
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In this conversation, Janna Bastow, founder of ProdPad, shares her insights on testing pricing and packaging strategies. She discusses the importance of understanding the different roles and decision-makers in B2B purchasing, as well as the challenges of navigating the procurement process. Janna also talks about the evolution of pricing at ProdPad …
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"My biggest regret is that I wasn’t able to save you both." Join hosts Marc and Mike for a thrilling episode of The Holdo Maneuver Podcast as they dive into the epic season one finale of THE ACOLYTE! Welcoming back guests Patrick Cotnoir (from The George Lucas Talk Show) & Stanford Clark (from Animation Fascination/Movies: Past and Present) to brea…
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Send us a text Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - The Watchers 16:16 - A Quiet Place: Day One 47:19 - What Celebrity Do We Remind You Of? 50:16 - The Acolyte 52:28 - The Boys 55:24 - Closing Thoughts and Outro THANK YOU for giving us your time and listening!! BEFORE YOU GO...LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and FOLLOW!!!!!!!! FOLLOW us on all our Socials as we…
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"Someday, those noble intentions you all have will destroy every Jedi in the galaxy." Join hosts Marc and Mike as they delve into the captivating world of THE ACOLYTE with special guests Ralph Apel (from Live Action Star Wars, Getting Lost) and Adam Daniel (of Issue 1 Productions.) In this thrilling episode, they break down Season 1, Episode 7 titl…
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In this conversation, David J Bland interviews Andi Plantenberg about her experience with testing and experimentation, particularly in the context of NASA missions. They discuss the importance of testing early stage ideas, the challenges of navigating a culture of perfection and safety, and the need for fluidity and adaptability in the face of unce…
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"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas changed movies forever..." Join hosts Marc and Mike on The Holdo Maneuver as they chat with PATRICK COTNOIR, producer of the documentary I'M "GEORGE LUCAS": A CONNOR RATLIFF STORY and talent booker for THE GEORGE LUCAS TALK SHOW. Discover the journey of comedian Connor Ratliff, who spent five…
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“When you lose everything, that’s when you’re finally free.” Join us for a thrilling deep dive into the Star Wars universe as we explore THE ACOLYTE Episode 6, "Teach/Corrupt." In this episode of The Holdo Maneuver, we navigate the intense aftermath of Episode 5, "Night," with our special guests Kenny Madison and Aspen Webster from the popular TREK…
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Send us a text We go over 3 movies in detail and then speed through a couple more that we feel you should check out that have come out recently. THANK YOU for giving us your time and listening!! BEFORE YOU GO...LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and FOLLOW!!!!!!!! FOLLOW us on all our Socials as well: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mc.pod.cast/?igsh=OGQ5Z…
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"We're not defined by what we lose. We're defined by what we survive." The galaxy's mysteries deepen as we dive into Episode 5 of THE ACOLYTE! Following the intense cliffhanger in Episode 4, "Day," join Marc and Mike on THE HOLDO MANEUVER, along with the insightful Dakota from GEEKRITIQUE, for a live, comprehensive review of all the thrills and twi…
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Aaron Eden shares his background and experience with experimentation, particularly within Intuit's Design for Delight (D4D) and Innovation Catalyst programs. He discusses the importance of adapting the approach to fit the company's culture and the challenges of marketing and socializing the process internally. Aaron shares success stories, such as …
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"We're looking for a Wookiee. He's big and hairy. " Join Marc and Mike on The Holdo Maneuver as they welcome Chris Plastic (of Shiny Plastic People) to delve into THE ACOLYTE, Episode 4, "Day." This episode brings exciting revelations and intense moments. Highlights: Kelnacca's Off-Screen Death: Analyzing the impact and potential for future flashba…
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Send us a text We discuss the infamous movie Dune 2. We also talk about Godzilla X Kong, Ferrari, and a collection of other movies that we enjoyed from the beginning of the year. We talk about a couple TV shows as well like Invincible, Fallout, and a couple more. THANK YOU for giving us your time and listening!! BEFORE YOU GO...LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT…
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"This isn’t about good or bad. This is about power and who is allowed to use it." Join Mike and Marc for an exciting live podcast as they dive into the third episode of Disney+'s THE ACOLYTE! This week, they're joined by special guests Trent Vactor (from the Vactor Verse) and LuchaJohnny (from Geek the F Out), bringing their unique insights and pas…
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Michael Balaoing, founder of Candlelion, joins Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha on this episode to discuss: - The importance of the acronym WTF (what’s the feeling?) when you’re giving a presentation. - The four roles that you take on as a speaker: captain, pilot, guide, and game show host. - The five questions to ask when seeking…
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Brandy and Craig discuss their collaboration and the challenges they faced in teaching entrepreneurship and de-risking startups. They highlight the importance of testing and iterating through customer interviews, surveys, and landing pages. They also emphasize the need to overcome biases and consider counterfactuals when evaluating risk. The succes…
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" ... you've all fought enough. This? It's my fight. I'm ready." This week on ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠, Mike and Marc are excited to welcome back Stanford Clark (⁠Animation Fascination | Movies: Past & Present⁠) for more space A-Team shenanigans! Together, they'll dive into the action-packed events of ⁠THE BAD BATCH⁠'s final season, covering epis…
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"In an age of light, a darkness rises." Marc and Mike head back to the era of THE HIGH REPUBLIC this week with returning guest Adam Molloy as they discuss the series premiere (episodes 1 & 2) of Disney+'s THE ACOLYTE! Episode 1 | "Lost / Found" The Jedi pursue a suspect after a shocking crime. Episode 2 | "Revenge / Justice" An assassin strikes aga…
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"This is where the fun begins..." Star Wars on Streaming: A Discussion of a Galaxy Far, Far Away on Disney+ | Phoenix Fan Fusion Step into the captivating universe of STAR WARS on Disney+ with a LIVE PODCAST RECORDING of ⁠The Holdo Maneuver⁠! Filmed and recorded at ⁠Phoenix Fan Fusion 2024⁠, join us as we delve into the galaxy far, far away. From t…
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Kate shares her journey of building OneGuide, a platform that provides leverage to PE and VC firms. She initially started with a marketplace model, but realized that startups were not willing to pay for access to experts. She then pivoted to selling to PE and VC firms, offering them a centralized platform for resources and an extended network of ex…
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Brad Feld (@bfeld), VC at Foundry Group and co-author with Dave Jilk of The Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha to discuss: - Common misconceptions about Nietzsche and why being misunderstood makes him an especially interesting philosopher. - What Nietzsche can teach entrepreneurs deciding whet…
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This week on Media Pass, Daniel speaks with Matt Desousa. After working his way to the top of his industry in both cinematography and FPV, they discuss how he has gotten to where he is today. Matt speaks how his mentor has affected his own style, transitioning from a 9-5 job to working as a freelancer, and peaks and valleys of working as a creative…
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Aaron Slessinger, a product leader at HP, discusses the challenges of testing hardware and software together, specifically in the context of hot desking and hybrid work environments. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs and pain points of end users, as well as the shift towards prioritizing the end user experience in B2B products…
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“Why do I get the feeling you're going to be the death of me?” This week on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, we hope you don't hate sand as Mike and Marc head Across the Stars with guest Allison Troy (of Retro Toy Princess.) After some aggressive negotiations, they perform a retrospective review of 2002's ATTACK OF THE CLONES! From Kamino to Dex's Din…
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Daniel Gooda hosts Kylie Ivers this week on Media Pass. Kylie is an established photographer, with a special love for the Porsche brand. She shares her experience in the industry and how she has gotten to where she is. They discuss F1, approaching large companies, travelling for work, and more. Support the show…
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Markus Muller, co-founder of Flinn, shares his journey of testing ideas and building a business in the healthcare industry. He emphasizes the importance of testing assumptions and using experiments to validate ideas. Markus discusses the use of LOIs (Letters of Intent) as a tool to gain commitment from potential customers. He also highlights the va…
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"All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.” Oops! All Trailers Edition | On ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠ this week Marc and Mike check out the most recent trailers for the Disney+ series THE ACOLYTE and TALES OF THE EMPIRE, as well as the upcoming video game STAR WARS: OUTLAWS! They react to the surprises shown and speculate on …
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Daniel Gooda hosts Mark Urban, a very well known Motorsport videographer. His work takes him around the world for races and motorsport content, based out of Toronto. The two speak on Mark's approach to his craft, how he deals with his schedule, dealing with popularity, his suggestions for aspiring creators, and so much more. Support the show…
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Thejo Kote (@thejo) talks to Village partner Ben Casnocha. Thejo is a two-time founder and CEO. His current company, Airbase, is a spend management platform serving companies with 100 and 5,000 employees like Coda, 15Five, Front, Marqueta, CaptivateIQ, Abnormal, and more. Airbase has raised over $200 million, has tens of millions in ARR, and is con…
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Michelle Zatlyn (@zatlyn), co-founder, president, and COO of Cloudflare, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha for a masterclass with our founders in late 2020. They discussed: - The origin story of Cloudflare, including how the co-founders met, and how Michelle realized that she too could start a company. - Her advice on fundra…
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In this conversation, Janina Urbach from the Hansgrohe Group shares the story of how they developed a dog shower as a new product. The idea came from a customer interview and they validated the need through desk research and conversations with dog owners and groomers. They used pretotyping and 3D printing to test and iterate the product. They also …
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Daniel Gooda hosts Marc Black, an up and coming videographer from Vancouver Island, Canada. They speak on taking time off, Marc's journey and experience in the industry, how working for free can turn into clients, and how life experiences have changed their perspectives. Support the showPor Daniel Gooda + Marc Black
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We're excited to launch a new EIR program for data science founders in partnership with Rackhouse Ventures, founded by Kevin Novak. Learn more about the program: https://www.villageglobal.vc/rackhouse-village-global-eir-program Kevin Novak (@novakkm), an early Uber employee, was instrumental in developing their data science program and was the crea…
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