The Time I Left My 9to5
The Time I Left My 9to5
Podcast Description
In an era where the internet and creator economy are reshaping careers, a traditional 9-to-5 is no longer the only way to make a living. This podcast explores the stories of people who’ve chosen unconventional career paths—be it entrepreneurship, freelancing, or content creation. Join us as we invite guests from diverse backgrounds to share their journeys, insights, and advice on building fulfilling, nontraditional careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast centers around unconventional career paths, primarily focusing on entrepreneurship, freelancing, and content creation. Episode examples include interviews with successful freelancers discussing work-life balance and entrepreneurs sharing their journey from traditional employment to launching startups.
In an era where the internet and creator economy are reshaping careers, a traditional 9 to 5 is no longer the only way to make a living. This podcast explores the stories of people who’ve chosen unconventional career paths—be it entrepreneurship, freelancing, or content creation. Join us as we invite guests from diverse backgrounds to share their journeys, insights, and advice on building fulfilling, nontraditional careers.
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In this episode of The Time I Left My 9 to 5, we dive into the inspiring journey of Robert Ciborowski, CEO and co-founder of Chatforce. Skipping the traditional route, Robert transitioned directly from graduating from the University of Toronto to building his own startup. He shares his background, the challenges of founding a company, and the dynamic of working with three co-founders.
Robert discusses Charforce’s innovative approach to AI automation, their unique features, and the successful strategy that garnered early investor interest. He provides valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on ambition, building the right team, and the importance of lifelong learning. This episode is a deep dive into the life of a young founder making waves in the AI-driven startup landscape.
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Chapters
00:00 Highlight Overview
01:20 Robert’s Journey from University to Startup
04:35 Early Coding and Game Development
08:10 Building the Capstone Team
12:39 Family Influence and Support
17:13 The Six-Month Gray Area
21:13 The Birth of Chatforce
22:48 The Three Co-Founder Dynamic Revisited
25:14 Empowering Knowledge Workers with AI Agents
28:15 The Philosophy Behind Chatforce
31:33 Getting Noticed by Investors
39:50 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
41:56 The Importance of Independent Learning
43:59 Leveraging AI Tools and Resources
53:09 Balancing Building and Learning
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