Overseeing human resources payroll and benefits is can be a huge burden for a startup or small business. Zenefits offers an integrated software solution to make the whole process simpler and less painful. Cofounder and CTO Laks Srini talks today about the company and how it grew to be valued at $4 billion in just 3 years. Laks says his mom would probably say he was a dumb child until about grade 7, but he always liked, and did well with, computers. He always wanted to … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2016
Rebounding from Panda and Penguin: Lakshmi Kodali of LAD Solutions
Lakshmi Kodali, a founder of LAD Solutions and of Privme.com, has always looked to learn the “next step” in his plan to be an entrepreneur, and to always be moving forward. Before beginning his own entrepreneurial journey, he set out to learn everything necessary. He advises that other aspiring entrepreneurs also try to learn all they can about business in their field - even work for your future competitor, pick their brains and prepare yourself for your future … [Read more...]
Helping Entrepreneurs Navigate the Immigration System with Jason Finkelman
Jason is an immigration lawyer who concentrates his practice on entrepreneurs who are seeking either temporary or permanent visas in the US. Originally based in Miami, Jason now works out of Austin, Texas, but has clients throughout the US and world. His goal is to help the best and brightest come to the United States and build their businesses. Jason was born in the US, but his father immigrated from Cuba to Canada and eventually to the US. Jason holds dual Canadian … [Read more...]
Getting a Healthy Balance Online with Sol Orwell
Sol Orwell talks about limiting ego, refusing venture capital and trusting employees to do their jobs. The founder of Examine.com seeks to be true to his purpose and mission and to live comfortably - and that means not growing his companies at all costs. Sol is the founder of Examine.com, where you can get unbiased information about nutritional supplements. They do not brand or sell their own supplements, even though it would make them more profitable. Instead, they … [Read more...]