Danny Nathan on Founding Apollo 21, Overcoming Setbacks, and Finding Joy in Client Engagement
Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Danny Nathan, who shares his early career experiences and the inception of Apollo 21 after working at an innovation consultancy. Danny discusses the various setbacks and challenges he faced as an entrepreneur and elaborates on the ideal clients and services offered by Apollo 21. He provides insights on when businesses should seek Apollo 21's assistance and shares client success stories. The episode highlights the importance of mentorship and the process of starting a project with Apollo 21. Danny talks about managing client misconceptions and expectations, finding joy in business, and fostering client engagement. The conversation concludes with advice on contacting Apollo 21 and Danny's final thoughts.
Key Points
- Understanding the importance of innovation and technology integration can transform traditional industries, even those as unexpected as Western sports, into more efficient and data-driven operations.
- Entrepreneurs must be prepared for setbacks and failures as a natural part of the journey, using them as learning opportunities to refine their vision and approach.
- Clients often underestimate the time and complexity involved in developing technology solutions, highlighting the need for clear communication and realistic expectations from the start.
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