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The Rebellious Times Podcast is a startup podcast that explores the intersection of human ambition and technology through deep conversations with founders, innovators and thought leaders. Each episode uncovers insights on scaling businesses, leveraging AI and thriving in today’s transformative business landscape.

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Chris Januszewski

Howdy, I’m Chris! Welcome to the Rebellious Times Podcast where I seek out stories from leaders across a broad range of innovative and disruptive startups.

By coming together and sharing our perspectives, perhaps we can make sense of this crazy world as we each strive to find our place in the rapidly changing tech and social landscape – ultimately earning our freedom!

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Episode 16: Reader Relationship Management: How Storiad is Revolutionizing Author Success

Reader Relationship Management - Storiad "We call ourselves a DIY Plus model" - reimagining book marketing for the digital age. Join Chris on our startup podcast with Ramzi Hajj, CEO of Storiad, as we explore: Key Highlights: • Transforming book promotion through...

Oct 6, 2025

Episode 15: Master the Podcasting Journey: Essential Tips from Podcast Hall of Famer Todd Cochrane

IN MEMORIAM: A Tribute to Todd Cochrane - Pioneer, Mentor, and Podcasting Hall of Famer With heavy hearts, we share one of Todd's final interviews, recorded August 2025. As the founder of Blubrry and a true podcasting pioneer, Todd's impact on our industry cannot...

Sep 29, 2025

Episode 14: The Hidden Playbook: How Creative Financing is Saving Companies When Banks Say No

https://youtu.be/UcoYX6XMknE Creative Financing And The Transforming Lending Landscape - Finmark "AI is taking over in many areas of banking." - a insightful discussion on finance in today's digital age. Join me on our startup podcast with Roberto Rivera, CEO of...

Sep 23, 2025

Episode 13: From Defense Tech to No-Code: Pioneering the Future of Decentralized Computing

Edge computing and peer-to-peer in defense tech - Socket Supply In this episode of the Rebellious Times podcast, Chris Januszewski speaks with Paolo Fragomeni, CEO of Socket Supply, about revolutionizing computing through peer-to-peer technology and edge computing...

Sep 15, 2025

Episode 12: The Human Side of AI Implementation: Lessons from Entromy’s Journey

AI Implementation For Organizational Transformation - Entromy "AI literacy isn't just a nice to have" - a crucial insight for today's leaders navigating organizational transformation through AI implementation. Join me in conversation with Kara Whitaker, VP of...

Sep 8, 2025

Episode 11: Balancing the Books & Life: How Modern CFOs Are Ending Spreadsheet Slavery

Ending Spredsheet Slavery For CFOs - Finnt "You can't get time back" - a powerful reminder as we explore the future of finance and ending spreadsheet slavery. Join me in conversation with Anji Ismail, CEO of Finnt, as we explore: Key Highlights: • The journey from...

Sep 1, 2025

Episode 10: From HR to AI: How a Non-Technical Founder is Disrupting HR Compliance

The Future of AI in HR Compliance - VirgilHR "Empower HR professionals to be more strategic" - turning HR compliance expertise into groundbreaking technology. Join Chris, growth partner to startups, on our startup podcast with Jocelyn King, CEO of VirgilHR, as we...

Aug 26, 2025

Episode 9: Married to the Mission: A Founder Couple’s Tech Journey

Innovation in Digital Home Management - HomeZada "We spend 33% annually on our homes" - yet most of us lack a digital home management system to manage this vital investment. Join Chris, founder of Rebel Commerce Solutions, on our startup podcast with Elizabeth...

Aug 18, 2025

Episode 8: The Bootstrap Blueprint: Building a Profitable B2B Tech Company Without VC Money

The Bootstrap Path to Startup Success - Zappix "Cashflow is king" - wisdom from a leader who chose the bootstrap path to startup success. Join Chris, growth partner for B2B SaaS companies, on our startup podcast with Yossi Abraham, CEO of Zappix: Key Highlights: •...

Aug 11, 2025

Episode 7: From 45 Days to Real-Time: Transforming Loan Due Diligence with Intelligent Blockchain

Revolutionizing structured finance through AI and blockchain - Intain "We wanted to build something which was similar to a public exchange." - an ambitious goal that focuses on revolutionizing structured finance through AI and blockchain. Join Chris...

Aug 4, 2025

Episode 6: Legal Innovation and Leadership: Balancing Business Success with Mental Wellness

Legal innovation in dispute resolution - New Era ADR "Litigation is a broken process" - a powerful statement that sparked a revolution in dispute resolution through legal innovation. Join Chris, growth partner for startups, on our podcast with Collin Williams, CEO...

Jul 30, 2025

Episode 5: Breaking Financial Barriers: Pngme’s Mission to Democratize Banking in Africa

Democratizing Banking In Africa - The Pngme Story "Everyone deserves equal access to finance" - a powerful mission driving innovation in emerging markets with the goal of democratizing banking in Africa. Join me on our startup podcast with Rob Hiff, VP of Growth at...

Jul 21, 2025

Episode 4: The Future of Personal Style – How AI & Human Expertise are Revolutionizing Fashion Retail

Revolutionizing Shopping With AI Fashion Retail - The Wishi Story "Personalization isn't just a feature - it's the future of e-commerce" - insights on transforming luxury fashion and retail with AI. Join Chris on our startup podcast with Clea O'Hana, CEO and...

Jul 14, 2025

Episode 3: From Parking Pain to Profit: How Wayleadr is Transforming the Arrival Experience

From Parking Pain to Profit: How Wayleadr is Transforming the Arrival Experience "We want to impact billions of journeys" - a bold vision for transforming how we think about parking and the arrival experience. Join Chris, growth partner to startups, on our startup...

Jul 7, 2025

Episode 2: AI Readiness Gap: What Startup Founders Need to Know Before Investing

AI Readiness Gap: What Startup Founders Need to Know Before Investing Join me in conversation with Kevin Israel, VP of Delivery Support at Terazo, as we help startups navigate the AI readiness gap on our startup podcast. "AI is just a tool, not a solution" - a...

Jun 23, 2025

Episode 1: Cahoot Peer-to-Peer Returns Fulfillment For Ecommerce

Join Chris Januszewski, founder of Rebel Commerce Solutions, on our startup podcast with Manish Chowdhary, CEO of Cahoot and Pulse Commerce, as we explore Peer-to-peer returns fulfillment for ecommerce on our startup podcast. "The future of e-commerce fulfillment...

Jun 22, 2025