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HYPEWORKS Podcast

Recent Episodes

Oct. 15, 2024

Elias Stråvik on Personal Branding, Pivots, Building Communities, Employee Well-being

In this episode, Alex and Jake are joined by Elias Stråvik to discuss personal branding, pivots, and building communities. Elias shares his experience with startups and the importance of focusing on employee well-being. They…
Sept. 26, 2024

Jorge Calderon on Music Influences, Impact of Technology on Art, Canva, Rise of Creators

In this HYPEWORKS Podcast episode, Alex, Jake, and guest Jorge Calderon discuss his journey into art and design, the pressure he felt to live up to expectations, and his decision to pursue art full-time. He also talks about …
Aug. 29, 2024

David Bressler on Rise of Data Automation, Freemium Model, Marketing AI Tools, Being a Solopreneur

In this HYPEWORKS Podcast episode, Alex, Jake, and guest David Bressler talk about the rise of data automation and building a startup off the back of it using a freemium model. David also talks about his progress as an entre…
Aug. 29, 2024

Nick Shiers on Followers vs. Money, Challenges of Social Media, PR, Going Direct

In this HYPEWORKS Podcast episode, Alex, Jake, and guest Nick Shiers talk about personal introductions, the transition from social media marketing to PR, the impact of algorithms on content creation, the value of followers v…
Aug. 15, 2024

Anson Cheung on Being a Tech YouTuber, Short-Form Content, Paid Promotions

In this HYPEWORKS Podcast episode, Alex, Jake, and guest Anson Cheung talk about what it's like being a Tech YouTuber in 2024, short-form content and the state of paid promotions for content creators, Anson Cheung Socials h…
Aug. 1, 2024

Daniel Camilo on China, Shenzhen, Freedom of Expression, App Bans Chinese EVs, Work Culture

In this HYPEWORKS Podcast episode, Alex, Jake, and Daniel discuss life in China, particularly in Shenzhen. We also touch on the topic of app bans and the differences in political and social contexts between China and the Wes…

About the Hosts

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Jake Hissitt

Jake is a 2x Founder and marketing strategist with a passion for leveraging technology to drive business growth. He brings a unique blend of experience across Eastern and Western markets, having led successful ventures in both regions.

His experience includes startups and leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies like Walmart and Alibaba.

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Alex MacGregor

Alex MacGregor has done Marketing & Communications for over 8 years with a proven track record of driving success for leading consumer tech brands.

Now, he helps founders and startups get noticed.