Goodbets Unplugged

Hey Goodbets Unplugged listeners! We're back from our hiatus with a new episode for you all. This week on Unplugged, Nicole sits down with Hassan Hassan, the CEO of 4.0. They chat about Hassan's journey from engineering to CEO of 4.0 and the evolution of 4.0's work. Then, they dive into a new project that 4.0 is launching--the Angel Syndicate. Tune in to learn more. Show Notes 4.0's Website: https://www.4pt0.org/ Learn more about the Angel Syndicate: https://www.fund4.co/ Apply to the Angel Syndicate: https://airtable.com/shr5skdiODIWimwmD 1988 Interview with Tupac Shakur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_XT9-C5Qu8

Hey Goodbets Unplugged Listeners! We're trying out a new episode format. This week Veronica shares some useful mindsets and tips from a book she's reading called The Courage to Be Disliked. They got her thinking as to how they might apply to and be helpful for founders or startups. We're mixing up our podcast format a bit to try out new types of episodes, let us know what you think by dropping us a line at hello@goodbets.co Show Notes The Courage to Be Disliked | https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781501197277 A useful book summary | https://sipreads.com/the-courage-to-be-disliked/

Dannielle Kristine Toussant is the founder and CEO of She Thinks Purple—a women-powered creative agency that partners with impact-driven entrepreneurs and organizational leaders to tell inspiring brand stories that change the world. To think purple is to be consciously attuned to the power and necessity of elevating human stories. Tune in to hear more about Danielle's journey as a founder and a storyteller. Show Notes She Thinks Purple | https://www.shethinkspurple.com/, https://www.instagram.com/she_thinks_purple/, https://twitter.com/shethinxpurple, https://www.facebook.com/shethinkspurple/ Purple Con | https://purplecon.com/

This week Nicole sits down with Jason Terrell, one of the cofounders of and current Executive Director of Profound Gentlemen. The organization was founded to build a community of male educators of color, with the larger vision of dismantling the cradle to prison pipeline by establishing a cradle to career pipeline for boys of color. Together, Nicole and Jason chat about some of the challenges that Jason has had as an educator and in founding Profound Gentlemen. Show Notes Profound Gentlemen | https://www.profoundgentlemen.org/ Jason's Instagram & Email | https://www.instagram.com/brionterrell/ , jason@profoundgentlemen.org

We're mixing it up a bit for this week's episode of Unplugged. We went back through our past ten episodes and created a mashup of advice, tips, and useful bits for entrepreneurs from entrepreneurs. If you're enjoying the show, want to be featured, or have ideas, reach out to hello@goodbets.co! Our inbox is always open.

This week Nicole sits down with Jonathan Johnson, the founder and CEO of Rooted School. They talk about the current state of education, as two former educators, the inspiration for Rooted School, and how the future of education might look. Show Notes: Rooted School | https://www.rootedschool.org/ The One Thing Book | https://www.the1thing.com/ Jonathan's Blog | https://www.twotwentyeight.org/ Jonathan's Twitter | https://twitter.com/2_2_eight

This week Veronica sits down Alicia Marseille, the Director of Innovation at ASU's Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiative (WSSI). Coincidentally, she's also Veronica's former boss. They chat about their time together at the Resource Innovation Solutions Network (RISN) Incubator, dive into the circular economy, and jump into building sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems and partnerships. Show Notes: Alicia Marseille | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-marseille-a63b976/ Bird on Fire by Andrew Ross | https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780199975525 The Value of Everything by Mariana Mazzucato | https://marianamazzucato.com/publications/books/value-of-everything/

This week we're revisiting an audience favorite, a conversation with Sam Battan. Sam is the founder of Colorado Youth Congress—an organization that trains diverse communities of youth on how to create systemic change in their communities. During his convo with Nicole, they dove deep on identity and how to navigate through privilege. It's a great convo and one that you enjoyed so much we thought we'd repost.

This week Nicole sits down with Kimberly Díaz, the Co-founder & CEO of oneTILT. Together they both discuss what it meant to be bi-racial growing up, and Kimberly dives deep on her identity. What it meant to her while growing up, and what it means to her today as a cofounder of oneTILT. Show Notes oneTILT's Website: https://www.onetilt.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/one_TILT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_tilt/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/oneTILT/ Courageous Converstations About Race Book: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780761988762

This week Nicole sits down with Carlos Vera, cofounder and executive director of Pay Our Interns. After taking unpaid internships in D.C., Carlos and his cofounder Guillermo set out to put data to the hardships that unpaid internships have, especially on students from underprivileged backgrounds. They founded Pay Our Interns and published a report Experience Doesn't Pay the Bills. Since, they've pushed to get funding for interns and have started to see systemic change. Tune in as Nicole and Carlos talk about the inspiration for Pay Our Interns and why it's important to build equity in our government system. Show Notes: Pay Our Interns Site: https://payourinterns.org/ Experience Doesn't Pay the Bills Report: https://payourinterns.org/congressional-report Carlos Mark Vera on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlosangeles25 Book Recs, The Messy Middle: https://www.amazon.com/Messy-Middle-Finding-Through-Hardest/dp/0735218072

This week Veronica (not Nicole) sits down with Nady and Porscha, the founders of Conscious Roots LLC. They talk about what it's like to make the jump into entrepreneurship, how to create a more equitable world, and a tiny bit of astrology. Show Notes Conscious Roots LLC | Instagram | Radio Show

This week on Goodbets Unplugged, Nicole sits down with Holley Kholi-Murchison— author, creative, and entrepreneur. Holley and Nicole discuss what it's like to make a major life transition, and how to make your dreams happen. Show Notes Holley's Site | Holley's Instagram | Tell Me About Yourself Book

This week Nicole sits down with Colin Seale, the founder of ThinkLaw. They speak about overcoming the odds as Colin talks about his upbringing and the founding of ThinkLaw. Tune in. Show Notes Think Law | Twitter Colin Seale's Twitter Thinking Like a Lawyer Book - Pre Order

This week Nicole checks in with an old friend Tracy Hamm who is now the head coach of women's soccer at UC Davis. Tracy Hamm shares her journey on being denied a top-tier coaching license. And how she got it anyways. Tune in for advice on being resilient and how persistence pays off. Show Notes Coach the Movie Tracy Hamm | Murphy, Tracy's dog | UC Davis Women's Soccer

Join us this week as Nicole chats with Brian Bordainick, the founder of Starface World. Brian talks about his journey as a serial entrepreneur and goes through his journey of failures and success thus far. Show Notes Starface World | Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat Brian Bordainick | Twitter, Instagram Rachel Strugatz | Instagram

Join us this week as Nicole chats with one of her former mentors, Krystal. Tune in as Krystal shares her candid thoughts on what it takes to start your own thing, and what you should consider. Show Notes K. Allen Consulting Website Follow K Allen on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Tune in for some useful advice from Goodbets founder and fundraising mastermind, Nicole Jarbo. In this episode, she goes through questions from a fundraising session she led.

Join us this week as Nicole talks with Sam Battan, the founder of Colorado Youth Congress. Sam talks about his background, addressing privilege, and on living a self-actualized life. If you have episode ideas or comments, then email us at hello@goodbets.co. Show Notes: CO Youth Congress Find Sam Battan - Twitter, sam@coloradoyouthcongress.org

Nicole chats with a co-founder of America on Tech (Aot), Evin Robinson. They talk about AoT's national expansion, chasing your passions, and how to succeed in the earliest stages. Tune in for advice on how to found your own startup and succeed. Show Notes Find Evin Robinson - Twitter Find Jessica Santana - Twitter, Instagram New York on Tech (now America on Tech) 2019 Innovators and Disruptors Awards

Surprise listeners, it's the Goodbets team here telling you that we're a little bit gay on #NationalComingOutDay. Please enjoy this old talk from our Director Veronica as she reflects on some homophobic encounters and what it really means to be an ally.

Nicole chats with CEO of Streetlight Schools David Fu. In this conversation, they discuss why he left his job on Wall Street to lead educational change in South Africa. And, he reflects on the challenges of leadership and shares his hopes for the future. If you have episode ideas or comments, then email us at hello@goodbets.co. Show Notes: David Fu - Twitter, Medium, and Facebook Streetlight Schools The book, Wild Swans that Fu references and the story of Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

Tune in this week to hear from the Goodbets Pilot and a fundraising 101 session we led for the Pilot! The Pilot is a three-month-long, free, and virtual program aimed at helping early-stage social entrepreneurs launch and grow their ideas. For this, we've created 101/introduction courses that cover the ins & outs of popular startup topics like how to market your business or create a financial model. In the spirit of spreading the wealth, we're sharing them with everyone! Shownotes: This is the book, Small Giants, that Nicole mentions. Sign up for the Pilot Content! Take a look at the deck from this presentation.

Tune in this week as Nicole discusses why she founded Goodbets Group. Enjoy the episode! If you have episode ideas or comments, then email us at hello@goodbets.co.

Tune in this week as Nicole discusses key mindsets for becoming a better fundraiser. Enjoy the episode! If you have episode ideas or comments, then email us at hello@goodbets.co. Shownotes: The Generosity Network Book The Mind Trust Goodbets Booklist (a.k.a. Goodreads)

Tune in this week as Nicole sits down with Greg Schermbeck of ShermCo to discuss the best strategies for your non-profit's board. We hope you enjoy! If you have episode ideas or comments, then email us at hello@goodbets.co Show Notes: boardsource.org

This is our first episode ever! In this episode, Nicole discusses her best, unexpected fundraising tip for new nonprofit founders -- sending letters of inquiry via snail mail. She discusses how to get started, what to write about, and why it matters to your future success. Enjoy the episode! If you have episode ideas or comments, then email us at hello@goodbets.co. Show Notes: Justin Shaifer - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube Foundation Center Online Directory