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Pieter Boekhoff

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Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta.  The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. This episode is hosted by Peter Beaudoin.  Peter manages strategy and partnerships for an innovative alliance of energy companies committed to reducing environmental impacts through collaborative R&amp;D efforts. Peter worked for more than 20 years in Asia building and investing in a variety of businesses. His most recent role outside of Canada was with the World Wildlife Fund, where he was the Chief Executive Officer of WWF China, based in Beijing. Prior to that, Peter lived in Hong Kong for 15 years working in the technology industry. Pieter Boekhoff is the 2018 Manning Innovation Award Finalist, 2016 Startup Canada Entrepreneur of the Year (Prairies), one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 (2014), Mount Royal Horizon Award Winner (2014), One of Canada’s 10 “Mentor Rock Stars” (2013), Globe and Mail Top 20 up and coming Entrepreneurs (2012), Breakout Business of the Year Finalist (2012), Small Business of the Year Finalist (2013). Pieter has a Computer Science Degree with a Minor in Entrepreneurship and is the Founder of Nobal Technologies, a technology company bent on changing the way people interact with their world. Nobal's primary focus is the development, distribution and sale of their flagship product, The iMirror™. Please be sure to share this episode with everyone you know. If you are interested in being either a host, a guest, or a sponsor of the show, please reach out.  We are published in Google Podcasts and the iTunes store for Apple Podcasts.  We would be grateful if you could give us a rating as it helps spread the word about the show. Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: Zinc Ventures Graphic Design: Mackenzie Bedford Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator &amp; Producer: Al Del Degan 

Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by <a href="http://rainforestab.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainforest Alberta</a>.  The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. This episode is hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-beaudoin-696744/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Beaudoin</a>.  Peter manages strategy and partnerships for an innovative alliance of energy companies committed to reducing environmental impacts through collaborative R&amp;D efforts. Peter worked for more than 20 years in Asia building and investing in a variety of businesses. His most recent role outside of Canada was with the World Wildlife Fund, where he was the Chief Executive Officer of WWF China, based in Beijing. Prior to that, Peter lived in Hong Kong for 15 years working in the technology industry. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pieterboekhoff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pieter Boekhoff</a> is the 2018 Manning Innovation Award Finalist, 2016 Startup Canada Entrepreneur of the Year (Prairies), one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 (2014), Mount Royal Horizon Award Winner (2014), One of Canada’s 10 “Mentor Rock Stars” (2013), Globe and Mail Top 20 up and coming Entrepreneurs (2012), Breakout Business of the Year Finalist (2012), Small Business of the Year Finalist (2013). Pieter has a Computer Science Degree with a Minor in Entrepreneurship and is the Founder of <a href="http://www.nobal.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nobal Technologies</a>, a technology company bent on changing the way people interact with their world. Nobal's primary focus is the development, distribution and sale of their flagship product, The iMirror™. Please be sure to share this episode with everyone you know. If you are interested in being either a host, a guest, or a sponsor of the show, please reach out.  We are published in <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I33cq6cqnayszejkw36jztlfahe?t%3DLeaders,_Innovators_and_Big_Ideas_-_the_podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a> and the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/leaders-innovators-and-big-ideas-the-podcast/id1453479146?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes store for Apple Podcasts</a>.  We would be grateful if you could give us a rating as it helps spread the word about the show. Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: <a href="https://www.zincventures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zinc Ventures</a> Graphic Design: <a href="http://mackenziebedford.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mackenzie Bedford</a> Episode Music: <a href="https://plightofsteel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tony Del Degan</a> Creator &amp; Producer: <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/creators/al-del-degan-107Zzj6DeE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Al Del Degan</a>

Peter Beaudoin Hosts Pieter Boekhoff on the LIBI Podcast

Pieter Boekhoff, the 2016 Startup Canada Entrepreneur of the Year and one of Calgary's top 40 under 40. He’s also Mount Royal University’s Horizon Winner and one of Canada's 10 Mentor Rock Stars. Listen as Pieter talks about the company he founded, Nobal Technologies, and the success of their flagship product – iMirror. Famous Five:  Favorite Book? – Lean Startup What CEO do you follow? – Elon Musk   Favorite online tool? — Wave Accounting Do you get 8 hours of sleep?— I do If you could let your 20 year old self know one thing, what would it be? – “I wish that entrepreneurship and startups was more of a thing and I’d known where to get into it”    Time Stamped Show Notes:  01:44 – Nathan introduces Pieter to the show 02:25 – What is Nobal Technologies and how it generates revenue   02:28 – Software company based in Calgary, Canada 02:40 – Selling iMirror for retail and hospitality   03:03 – 70% revenue from the one-time cost of the iMirror 03:27 – Launched in 2014 03:44 – The idea was inspired by the video made by Corning in 2011   04:02 – Started to build prototypes   04:23 – First year revenue is around $75,000 04:37 – Total of 10 units sold   05:15 – Each unit cost about $15,000   05:38 – They’re looking into a sustainable monthly recurring business model 06:05 – 40% gross margin 06:23 – Net margin   06:28 – Low overhead on the backend   06:28 – They raised a $1M 2 years ago and $800K in grants 06:50 – Process of government funding   07:03 – Partner with NRCIRAP 07:12 – They need to know you’re legit   07:44 – 9 people on the team, based in Alberta 08:00 – Pieter made $1.2 million in 2 years 08:20 – Pieter’s focus now is only iMirror 08:36 – 2016 revenue goal 09:34 – Some clients have more than 1 mirror 09:44 – Pieter wants to expand on the retail side   10:10 – Long sales cycle   10:40 – This is Pieter’s second business   10:53 – Pieter saw the need for the iMirror from his previous business   11:14 – Connect with Pieter through his Twitter and Instagram. Visit his website at Nobal.ca 13:23 - The Famous Five    3 Key Points:  Be willing to jump outside the box—ideas are everywhere. Expanding doesn’t always mean adding more people. Learn from your experiences and find ways to share them.    Resources Mentioned:  Toptal – Nathan found his development team using Toptal  for his new business Send Later. He was able to keep 100% equity and didn’t have to hire a co-founder due to quality of Toptal  developers. Host Gator – The site Nathan uses to buy his domain names and hosting for cheapest price possible. Freshbooks – The site Nathan uses to manage his invoices and accounts. Leadpages  – The drag and drop tool Nathan uses to quickly create his webinar landing pages which convert at 35%+ Audible – Nathan uses Audible when he’s driving from Austin to San Antonio (1.5 hour drive) to listen to audio books. @pieterboekhoff – Pieter’s Twitter handle @pieterboekhoff- Pieter’s Instagram account Nobal.ca – Pieter’s business website Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives 

Pieter Boekhoff, the 2016 Startup Canada Entrepreneur of the Year and one of Calgary's top 40 under 40. He’s also Mount Royal University’s Horizon Winner and one of Canada's 10 Mentor Rock Stars. Listen as Pieter talks about the company he founded, Nobal Technologies, and the success of their flagship product – iMirror. Famous Five: <ul> <li>Favorite Book? – Lean Startup</li> <li>What CEO do you follow? – Elon Musk</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Favorite online tool? — Wave Accounting</li> <li>Do you get 8 hours of sleep?— I do</li> <li>If you could let your 20 year old self know one thing, what would it be? – “I wish that entrepreneurship and startups was more of a thing and I’d known where to get into it”</li> </ul> Time Stamped Show Notes: <ul> <li>01:44 – Nathan introduces Pieter to the show</li> <li>02:25 – What is Nobal Technologies and how it generates revenue</li> <li> <ul> <li>02:28 – Software company based in Calgary, Canada</li> <li>02:40 – Selling iMirror for retail and hospitality</li> </ul> </li> <li>03:03 – 70% revenue from the one-time cost of the iMirror</li> <li>03:27 – Launched in 2014</li> <li>03:44 – The idea was inspired by the video made by Corning in 2011</li> <li> <ul> <li>04:02 – Started to build prototypes</li> </ul> </li> <li>04:23 – First year revenue is around $75,000</li> <li>04:37 – Total of 10 units sold</li> <li> <ul> <li>05:15 – Each unit cost about $15,000</li> </ul> </li> <li>05:38 – They’re looking into a sustainable monthly recurring business model</li> <li>06:05 – 40% gross margin</li> <li>06:23 – Net margin</li> <li> <ul> <li>06:28 – Low overhead on the backend</li> </ul> </li> <li>06:28 – They raised a $1M 2 years ago and $800K in grants</li> <li>06:50 – Process of government funding</li> <li> <ul> <li>07:03 – Partner with NRCIRAP</li> <li>07:12 – They need to know you’re legit</li> </ul> </li> <li>07:44 – 9 people on the team, based in Alberta</li> <li>08:00 – Pieter made $1.2 million in 2 years</li> <li>08:20 – Pieter’s focus now is only iMirror</li> <li>08:36 – 2016 revenue goal</li> <li>09:34 – Some clients have more than 1 mirror</li> <li>09:44 – Pieter wants to expand on the retail side</li> <li> <ul> <li>10:10 – Long sales cycle</li> </ul> </li> <li>10:40 – This is Pieter’s second business</li> <li> <ul> <li>10:53 – Pieter saw the need for the iMirror from his previous business</li> </ul> </li> <li>11:14 – Connect with Pieter through his Twitter and Instagram. Visit his website at <a href="http://Nobal.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nobal.ca</a></li> <li>13:23 - The Famous Five</li> </ul> 3 Key Points: <ul> <li>Be willing to jump outside the box—ideas are everywhere.</li> <li>Expanding doesn’t always mean adding more people.</li> <li>Learn from your experiences and find ways to share them.</li> </ul> Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li>Toptal – Nathan found his development team using Toptal  for his new business Send Later. He was able to keep 100% equity and didn’t have to hire a co-founder due to quality of Toptal  developers.</li> <li>Host Gator – The site Nathan uses to buy his domain names and hosting for cheapest price possible.</li> <li>Freshbooks – The site Nathan uses to manage his invoices and accounts.</li> <li>Leadpages  – The drag and drop tool Nathan uses to quickly create his webinar landing pages which convert at 35%+</li> <li>Audible – Nathan uses Audible when he’s driving from Austin to San Antonio (1.5 hour drive) to listen to audio books.</li> <li>@pieterboekhoff – Pieter’s Twitter handle</li> <li>@pieterboekhoff- Pieter’s Instagram account</li> <li><a href="http://Nobal.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nobal.ca</a> – Pieter’s business website</li> <li>Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives</li> </ul>

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