Daniel Ionescu

United Kingdom

Podcast Host and Newsletter Founder at Millennial Masters

Journalist + Entrepreneur ✨ Millennial Masters 🎧 Podcast & 📧 Newsletter 👉🏻 Subscribe free at https://t.co/9Htc8GetyD

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Articles

AI is killing mediocrity: How to survive the next era 🪽 | Oliver Yonchev (cocreatd)

2 weeks ago | millennialmasters.net | Daniel Ionescu

📺 Watch now on Substack or YouTube | 🎧 Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts— Millennial Masters is sponsored by Jolt ⚡️ reliable hosting for modern buildersThis week’s Millennial Master is Oliver Yonchev, founder of cocreatd. What does it take to break out of low-aspiration roots, ride the startup rollercoaster from failed indie rocker to Social Chain and then build a venture studio in the middle of an AI revolution? For Oliver Yonchev, the answer is relentless ambition and a relentless work ethic.
Best out of office reply examples for founders and leaders

3 weeks ago | millennialmasters.net | Daniel Ionescu

For 15 years, I never set an out-of-office reply. I called it dedication. Really, it was paranoia: what if a client panicked? What if a competitor pounced? I was sure if I disappeared, everything would fall apart. But hereâs what nobody tells you: staying glued to your inbox doesnât make you essential, it just makes you a liability. A founder who canât switch off is not leading. Theyâre micromanaging their own exhaustion.
How top startups win with distribution, not just product

3 weeks ago | millennialmasters.net | Daniel Ionescu

Fintech moves at AI speed. Crypto, challenger banks, payments: everyone claims to have ‘the next big thing’. Amid the frenzy around Money20/20 Amsterdam this week, the noise is deafening. But here’s the ugly truth most pitch decks skip: even if you build an amazing product, you’ll die on the market if you don’t solve for distribution. That’s the message at the heart of Fintech Wars by James da Costa, the most hyped (and best-rated) book in fintech circles right now.
Startup lessons from the fusion frontlines ⚛️ | Tom Wallace-Smith (Astral Systems)

3 weeks ago | millennialmasters.net | Daniel Ionescu

📺 Watch now on Substack or YouTube | 🎧 Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts— Millennial Masters is sponsored by Jolt ⚡️ reliable hosting for modern buildersTom Wallace-Smith never planned on becoming a deep tech founder. He started out in nuclear engineering, working on the technology that powers Britain’s submarines, then took a left turn into startups via a Zoom call and a wild idea.
The era of the brand is over đ

4 weeks ago | millennialmasters.net | Daniel Ionescu

The internetâs golden age of branding is dead. In a world of platform âenshittification,â algorithmic paywalls, and bottomless digital noise, itâs no longer enough to polish your logo or chase the perfect tagline. The only things that matter now? A product people want and the ability to actually get it in front of them, again and again. Iâve seen this change firsthand: what used to be a battle of brands is now a war for distribution.
Enshittification 💩 Why the internet stinks now

1 month ago | millennialmasters.net | Daniel Ionescu

At the end of 2024, ‘enshittification’ was crowned Word of the Year by the Macquarie Dictionary, a signal that even lexicographers have noticed what millions already feel: online platforms are systematically getting worse for everyone except those at the top. If you’ve noticed Google’s results clogged with junk, Instagram showing only ads and celebrity reels, Uber costing as much as a black cab, or Amazon’s ‘bargains’ buried under sponsored clones, you’re seeing it in action.
Scaling with heart, hiring with purpose, and staying profitable | Lydia Snape (Warwick Street Kitchen)

1 month ago | millennialmasters.net | Daniel Ionescu

📺 Watch now on Substack or YouTube | 🎧 Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts— Millennial Masters is sponsored by Jolt ⚡️ reliable hosting for modern buildersAsk any Millennial Master what really matters as you grow, and most will say the same thing: scale means nothing if you lose your soul. This week, I’m joined by Lydia Snape former rock band frontwoman turned hospitality entrepreneur, who set out to prove you can grow fast and keep your values.
The best time to send an important business email ⏰

1 month ago | millennialmasters.net | Daniel Ionescu

You spend an hour writing the perfect email. You hit send. Then… nothing. Days pass and your message gets buried, unread and unanswered. What went wrong? Often, it’s all about when you send, not what you say. There’s a simple trick to getting replies to your most important emails, and hardly anyone uses it. Nail the timing, and you instantly stand out. Remy Blumenfeld, a business coach who has worked with leaders across sectors, swears by a simple rule: send your message at 7:30am on a Monday.
The hard truths about personal branding no one tells you

1 month ago | millennialmasters.net | Daniel Ionescu

Freddie Pullen, a Millennial Master, and host of The Healthy Hustle, brought personal branding expert Kelly Lundberg on his podcast, and within minutes sheâd said what Iâve always secretly thought: Crocs are a dealbreaker. Not just ugly (sorry, they are), but a total mismatch for anyone trying to be taken seriously in busines (Iâve never owned a pair). Since uni, Iâve stuck to one rule: dress like the person you want to be.
The business case for building a stronger body 🏋🏼 | Tom Hutchinson-Smith (Straight Line)

1 month ago | millennialmasters.net | Daniel Ionescu

📺 Watch now on Substack or YouTube | 🎧 Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts— Millennial Masters is sponsored by Jolt ⚡️ reliable hosting for modern buildersAsk any Millennial Master how they stay sharp, and nearly all of them mention some version of the same thing: movement. Whether it’s morning runs, strength training, or squeezing in walks between meetings, exercise has become a non-negotiable for high-performing founders and execs.