Whilst most founders consider headcount a measure of success, John Rush measures freedom. From a forest near Istanbul, he runs 24 profitable startups without a single employee, using AI tools, automation, and lean partnerships.Known as the most automated entrepreneur on Earth, John reveals how he makes it work: ⚡ validate ideas through stories before writing code 🤖 use prompts and “don’ts” to build with AI 📈 scale marketing through automation and personal brand 🌍 design for freedom instead of headcountDiscover his story on Winning Friends and share it with your network today.Winning Friends is powered by e-Residency of Estonia, where founders around the world launch, run, and scale companies 100% digitally.
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Lessons from the scammer playbook: using AI for fraud prevention
Scammers are already using AI to their advantage – but what if we could flip the script?In Episode 4 of Winning Friends, Cecilie Fjellhøy – founder of LoveSaid and known from The Tinder Swindler and Love Con Revenge on Netflix – shares how AI could become a powerful force for good: 🔍 Helping financial institutions spot when a customer might be getting scammed 📱 Answering calls on your behalf, wasting fraudsters’ time and flagging suspicious activity 🗣️ Giving victims a safe, non-judgmental space to seek helpFrom practical steps you can take today to bold visions of the future, this conversation is packed with insights for entrepreneurs and business leaders who want to stay one step ahead of fraud.🎧 Watch the full episode today!🎙️ Winning Friends is the podcast where community meets smart business thinking – powered by e-Residency of Estonia.👉 For global entrepreneurs, this topic hits close to home. Programmes like e-Residency of Estonia are showing how digital identities, secure authentication, and trusted e-signatures can help businesses thrive online – while staying protected in the world’s most digital country.
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Cecilie Fjellhøy's tips for avoiding fraudulent deals
Not every business opportunity is what it seems. Fraud advisor Cecilie Fjellhøy shares three simple but powerful tips every entrepreneur should know before entering a business partnership: ❓ Ask the uncomfortable questions – friction fights fraud ⭐️ Get third-person verification from a trusted source ⏳ Take your time: don’t be rushed into a decisionCecilie's trailblazing anti-fraud movement is exactly the kind of innovative, forward-thinking business that e-Residency is designed to support. When not advising companies and large institutions, Cecilie is a speaker to audiences around the globe, an NGO founder, a co-author of a book on fraud, and a host of Love Con Revenge on Netflix.Don’t miss the full episode with Cecilie!Winning Friends is your monthly podcast where community meets smart business thinking. Powered by e-Residency of Estonia.
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Are those business red flags? Trust yourself to know.
Cecilie Fjellhøy knows the cost of not listening to her gut. She became a fraud advisor, NGO founder, and co-author after her experience of being defrauded – a story she shared in The Tinder Swindler, a Netflix documentary. A guest with plenty to share with the Estonian e-Residency community.As part of her advocacy work and our conversation, she shares the red flags of a scammer:🏃 Pressure to rush through important decisions (like signing a contract)📋 Making unverified claims (either of identity or experience)🔍 That feeling in your gut – if something feels off, your body will tell youFor more of Cecilie’s story and tips on preventing fraud in your business, watch Episode 4 of Winning Friends.🎙️ Winning Friends is our monthly podcast for real stories of how connections and strategic moves build global businesses. Powered by e-Residency of Estonia.
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How to spot and avoid scams in your business
Cecilie Fjellhøy is a fraud advisor who uses her personal experience to teach founders and organisations how to avoid scams. Since sharing her story in a documentary, The Tinder Swindler, she’s founded an NGO, co-authored a book on the topic, and launched a new Netflix show. Now she’s stopping by our e-Residency “cafe” to share her insights with the e-Residency community.Learn from her in Episode 4 of Winning Friends – out now 👉 Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!🎙️Winning Friends is your podcast for real stories of how friendly intros and smart moves build businesses. Powered by e-Residency of Estonia.
Winning Friends explores how connections fuel growth in business, culture, and life. It’s powered by e-Residency of Estonia, the digital ID that lets entrepreneurs turn those connections into borderless companies.
Hosted by two founders (and best friends) on a mission to expand their network, Winning Friends will transform how you think about networking. Expect real, unfiltered stories from founders, CEOs, and leaders about building businesses and unlocking opportunities through the power of community.
Welcome to the show that proves success isn’t just what you know, but who you connect with.
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