095: Tekpon - The Oscars of SAAS with Cristian Dina

Making one bold decision can revolutionize your career. In this episode of the Marketing Umbrella podcast, our guest Cristian Dina, a young entrepreneur and founding member of Tekpon, shares his story of leaving college to venture into the tech world, inspired by Gary Vaynerchuk’s advice. He compares the outdated lessons he learned in school with the fast-moving, real-world experiences at Tekpon, showing how taking risks early can lead to fulfilling work.

 

Cristian explains how Tekpon grew from a tool-testing platform to a top software review aggregator, using their AI tool, Global Buzz, to gather real user feedback. He talks about the importance of honest reviews, the hurdles they faced, and how building strong networks helped Tekpon thrive. He also shares tips from his upcoming book on networking, focusing on the value of humility and authentic connections.

 

As we wrap up, Cristian highlights how Tekpon is helping agency owners grow and shares his excitement about expanding into the U.S. 

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Here are the key takeaways from the conversation:

 

• Building trust through genuine user reviews fosters informed decision-making and maintains business integrity.
• Strategic networking and genuine connections fuel business growth and ensure long-term success.
• Mentor-mentee relationships drive personal and professional development by offering valuable insights and guidance.
• Committing to self-improvement and personal growth transforms both life and career success.
• Creating a supportive industry community can drive collective growth and innovation by fostering an environment where like-minded individuals thrive.
• Humility and a genuine willingness to help others are values that build stronger relationships and enhance personal growth.
• Integrating multiple services, such as combining marketing efforts with software solutions, can create a more resilient and scalable business model.
• Expanding into new markets requires collaboration and support for effective growth and scaling.

 

As a closing thought, "Taking risks and pursuing your passion is crucial. Dedication and relentless self-improvement lead to success!”

 

Listen to the full conversation here:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@frintmedia
• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marketing-umbrella-podcast/id1564111428
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoiR10nazd9zVIStLkcjk

 

Connect with Cristian:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristiandinaa/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristiandinaa/
• Tekpon: https://tekpon.com/

 

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To learn more about Umbrella and to connect with CEO Itamar Shafir, go to ⁠https://umbrellaus.com