Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, T.A. McCann shares his insights on entrepreneurship and building successful businesses. As a serial entrepreneur and founder of multiple ventures, including Senosis and Rival IQ, T.A. brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table.
During the conversation, we explore various aspects of entrepreneurship and how to find the right idea to work on. T.A. emphasizes the importance of aligning your interests and skills with the business you want to build. He also discusses the role of co-founders and the value of working with individuals who complement your abilities.
Some highlights we explore:
- The criteria for choosing the right business idea based on your skills and interests
- The significance of understanding the market and the customers you want to serve
- The balance between building a big business and staying close to the creative process
00:00 Introduction
00:00 The Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship
00:54 Welcome to the Show: A Conversation with T. A. McCann
01:01 Understanding the Landscape of Starting Your Own Business
01:56 Identifying Your Strengths and Interests
03:26 The Importance of Choosing the Right Customers
03:53 Understanding the Scale of Your Business
04:51 The Concept of Founder Idea Fit
07:59 The Journey of Entrepreneurship: Overcoming Barriers
08:15 The Role of Co-Founders in a Startup
09:50 Understanding the Size and Scale of Your Business
14:50 The Importance of Passion in Entrepreneurship
20:06 Getting Started: Taking the First Steps
22:56 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Intuition
27:39 Learning from Experiences and Overcoming Barriers
28:19 Traits of an Entrepreneur: Bias for Action
29:15 Overcoming Inaction and Embracing Change
30:01 The Influence of Your Surroundings on Your Actions
32:27 Recognizing the Need for Change and Taking Action
33:19 Understanding the Reality of Entrepreneurship
33:48 Strategies to Overcome Inaction and Make Changes
35:01 The Importance of Taking Action and Building Skills
37:31 Knowing When to Quit and How to Make the Decision
39:27 The Role of Community and Accountability in Decision Making
43:46 Recognizing the Signs to Quit and Seeking Help
49:25 The Importance of Community in Entrepreneurship
49:34 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
Enjoy!
ABOUT T.A. McCann
T.A. McCann is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and led several successful companies, including Senosis (acquired by Google), Gist (acquired by Blackberry), and Rival IQ, a leader in marketing analytics. He has also worked as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Polaris Venture Partners, Vulcan Capital, and Providence Health Services, where he focused on quantified health ideas and investments. In addition, he held senior roles at Microsoft, leading Exchange and the Mobile Services divisions. McCann is an active angel investor and serves on the board of various companies. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Washington Foster School of Business and an active TechStars mentor. Before his startup career, he was a professional sailor, competing in the America's Cups and the Whitbread Round the World race. He holds a mechanical engineering degree from Purdue University.
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Chase Jarvis is well known as a visionary photographer, fine artist and entrepreneur. Chase is cited as one of the most influential photographers of the past decade. As an entrepreneur, Chase created Best Camera - the world's first mobile photo app to share images direct to social networks - sparking the global photo sharing craze. He is currently the founder & CEO of CreativeLive, the world's largest live-streaming online education company, having delivered more than a billion minutes of free live education worldwide.
In this episode, T.A. McCann shares his insights on entrepreneurship and building successful businesses. As a serial entrepreneur and founder of multiple ventures, including Senosis and Rival IQ, T.A. brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table.
During the conversation, we explore various aspects of entrepreneurship and how to find the right idea to work on. T.A. emphasizes the importance of aligning your interests and skills with the business you want to build. He also discusses the role of co-founders and the value of working with individuals who complement your abilities.
Some highlights we explore:
- The criteria for choosing the right business idea based on your skills and interests
- The significance of understanding the market and the customers you want to serve
- The balance between building a big business and staying close to the creative process
00:00 Introduction
00:00 The Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship
00:54 Welcome to the Show: A Conversation with T. A. McCann
01:01 Understanding the Landscape of Starting Your Own Business
01:56 Identifying Your Strengths and Interests
03:26 The Importance of Choosing the Right Customers
03:53 Understanding the Scale of Your Business
04:51 The Concept of Founder Idea Fit
07:59 The Journey of Entrepreneurship: Overcoming Barriers
08:15 The Role of Co-Founders in a Startup
09:50 Understanding the Size and Scale of Your Business
14:50 The Importance of Passion in Entrepreneurship
20:06 Getting Started: Taking the First Steps
22:56 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Intuition
27:39 Learning from Experiences and Overcoming Barriers
28:19 Traits of an Entrepreneur: Bias for Action
29:15 Overcoming Inaction and Embracing Change
30:01 The Influence of Your Surroundings on Your Actions
32:27 Recognizing the Need for Change and Taking Action
33:19 Understanding the Reality of Entrepreneurship
33:48 Strategies to Overcome Inaction and Make Changes
35:01 The Importance of Taking Action and Building Skills
37:31 Knowing When to Quit and How to Make the Decision
39:27 The Role of Community and Accountability in Decision Making
43:46 Recognizing the Signs to Quit and Seeking Help
49:25 The Importance of Community in Entrepreneurship
49:34 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
Enjoy!
ABOUT T.A. McCann
T.A. McCann is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and led several successful companies, including Senosis (acquired by Google), Gist (acquired by Blackberry), and Rival IQ, a leader in marketing analytics. He has also worked as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Polaris Venture Partners, Vulcan Capital, and Providence Health Services, where he focused on quantified health ideas and investments. In addition, he held senior roles at Microsoft, leading Exchange and the Mobile Services divisions. McCann is an active angel investor and serves on the board of various companies. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Washington Foster School of Business and an active TechStars mentor. Before his startup career, he was a professional sailor, competing in the America's Cups and the Whitbread Round the World race. He holds a mechanical engineering degree from Purdue University.
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Chase Jarvis is well known as a visionary photographer, fine artist and entrepreneur. Chase is cited as one of the most influential photographers of the past decade. As an entrepreneur, Chase created Best Camera - the world's first mobile photo app to share images direct to social networks - sparking the global photo sharing craze. He is currently the founder & CEO of CreativeLive, the world's largest live-streaming online education company, having delivered more than a billion minutes of free live education worldwide.
