Discover the startup lessons you can’t afford to ignore in this episode of the Aha Moments podcast with Kobe Omenaka. This week’s guest, Manoj Ranaweera, shares his fascinating journey as the trailblazer who single-handedly kickstarted the Manchester tech scene. With years of entrepreneurial experience, Manoj dives into his successes, failures, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career.In this inspiring conversation, Manoj reveals three game-changing tips for entrepreneurs: the importance of sharing your learning process to build trust and authority, why collaborating with smart people (even competitors) can unlock incredible opportunities, and how to grow your business without relying on funding. These actionable strategies are packed with real-world insights that every founder needs to hear.Manoj also shares stories about founding and scaling multiple startups, his lessons from failure, and his commitment to empowering others through initiatives like Techcelerate and SkilledUp Life. From bringing Amazon Web Services to Manchester to connecting aspiring founders with key resources, his journey is packed with valuable advice for anyone in the tech and startup world.Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned founder, or just curious about the startup ecosystem, this episode is bursting with personal insights, industry secrets, and practical takeaways. Tune in to learn how to embrace challenges, leverage your network, and build purpose-driven companies that thrive.Don’t miss this conversation full of growth marketing tips, business strategies, and inspiration for entrepreneurs everywhere.#alexhormozi #entrepreneurship #businessmotivation #100moffers #ycombinatorCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:08 - Kickstarting Manchester Tech Scene08:10 - Attendees at Tech Events14:32 - First Startup Idea Development16:59 - OpenCoffee Manchester Insights21:04 - Competitors in Tech Industry25:40 - Current Projects and Ventures29:13 - SkilledUp Life Concept37:20 - Aha Moments in Product Development40:57 - Personal Product Light Bulb Moments44:27 - Personal Aha Moment Reflection46:33 - Connecting with Manoj Online48:11 - Outro

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• https://www.linkedin.com/in/manojranaweera/
• https://www.techcelerate.ventures/

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On Aha Moments with Kobi Omenaka, we explore the stories and strategies of inspiring leaders, innovators, and creatives. Each episode brings you actionable insights, industry secrets, and personal aha moments from our guests.

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