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Minimum Viable Podcast

Minimum Viable Podcast

By: Owen Sagness and Doug Armour
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Startups want to talk with Owen Sagness. As an entrepreneur in residence, Owen has recognized the common problem earlier stage companies face. He has an outstanding track record building some of the world’s largest online businesses. Every week, his co-host and serial entrepreneur Doug Armour will pick Owen’s brain about the common problems new ventures face as they start up and scale up.© 2025 Owen Sagness and Doug Armour Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • The Hiring Formula: How to Build Winning Teams
    Sep 18 2023

    On this episode of the Minimum Viable Podcast, Doug and Owen do a deep dive into hiring and employee onboarding.


    Doug and Owen discuss:

    • The benefit of internships and networking
    • Buy vs. Build in hiring - when to commit to training employees
    • The factors that create buy-in for employees
    • Attracting the right candidates
    • Onboarding strategies
    • Retention strategies for leaders

    For more information or to reach out for private coaching visit: https://www.cypian.com/

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    27 mins
  • A Mindset For Success
    Jul 31 2023

    This month, Doug is asking Owen's all about mindset.


    Doug and Owen discuss:

    • What makes a great company
    • The importance of having a growth mindset
    • The three things that come with being a leader
    • Leadership
    • The best business books on mindset
    • Why hands on learning is the best way to learn

    For more information or to reach out for private coaching visit: https://www.cypian.com/

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    19 mins
  • Unlocking Success: The Power of People
    Jun 26 2023

    On the first episode of the Minimum Viable Podcast, Doug picks Owen's brain about the most important skills and factors that will lead you to success in early stage businesses.


    Doug and Owen discuss:

    • The transition into management roles
    • Why people and culture are so important
    • The initial steps of hiring a team
    • The benefits of situational interviews
    • The 4 factors to consider when hiring your team.
    • Hiring for larger organizations
    • How to properly select the right candidates for the role

    For more information or to reach out for private coaching visit: https://www.cypian.com/

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    28 mins
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