The LSB Bronco Podcast is brought to you by the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University. The host, Alain Gamas, focuses on interviewing professors, alumni, and business leaders from Santa Clara University. Each episode covers a specific topic
Business communications is different than in an academic setting, and so how do we become better business communicators? One of the best ways of communicating with others is through storytelling. Reginald Duhe, Professor at Santa Clara University, speaks about the importance of succinct, and clear communication as well as offers tips as to how to become better storytellers!
In this episode, I interview the founder of the non-profit "Wheels-of-Change", Kevin Barber '23. He is currently a sophomore at SCU and is from San Diego, California. I ask Kevin about his journey in starting a non-profit at a young age and he tells us a little bit about how all of us can make a change in our communities through small acts of kindness.
In this episode, I speak with Gavynn Arteaga '19 about what he has done after graduation. Gavynn went into wealth management and is a big proponent of financial education. He speaks to us about the importance of financial freedom, and how beginners can get started with investing.
In this episode I, along with Jacob Shamieh '21, interview one of the youngest full-time college students in the country. Kairan is an 11-year-old junior at Santa Clara University studying Computer engineering and Computer science at SCU. This episode is about getting to know more about Kairan, and why he chose SCU.
In this episode, I have a conversation with recent graduate Allison Snare. She speaks about her career after Santa Clara and shares with us her insights on the Fintech industry. She also shares her own advice to Santa Clara students and recent graduates.
In today's episode, I interview a recent Santa Clara Graduate Faolan Sugarman-Lash. He has his own podcast the "Authentic Path" podcast and a life-fulfillment coaching company. He shares his experiences with his clients and others in order to help people live authentically and let go of their "fake" selves. He talks to us about how college students can go through a similar process as he did, to find what we are all passionate about.
In this episode, I interview Dean Naren Agrawal from Santa Clara University. He speaks about his career trajectory, his research, the future of the Leavey school, and what skills he thinks are most important to succeed in the world today.
In this episode, I interview professor Craig Stephens, a professor in the biology department and public health program. He talks to us about the facts of COVID-19, how we can stay safe, and what we need to do to end the pandemic. He also speaks to us about the process of opening schools & offices, and how we could do so safely.
In this episode I interview Libby Wallin, she is an Early ID Recruiting Specialist at Deloitte, the largest Professional Services firm in the world. She talks to us about how students can stand out during the job search, how to better network during the pandemic, and gives her own advice about how to keep pushing through these times of uncertainty.
In this episode I interview professor Jennifer Woolley, she is an expert in the field of entrepreneurship. Dr. Woolley also participated in the creation of the California Program for Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University, an intensive training program for non-matriculating entrepreneurs. We speak about the importance of entrepreneurship, the steps entrepreneurs need to take to get started, and her own advice for entrepreneurs moving forward.
In this episode, I interview Meir Statman, the Glen Kilmeck professor of Finance at Santa Clara University. We discuss the future of behavioral finance and talk about his book Finance for Normal People. Dr. Statman provides his financial advice for students graduating and entering the workforce.
In this episode, I interview Professor Pozner, an expert in corporate governance. We discuss the difficulty of building corporate governance in family businesses, and how she has managed to align her academic formation with her personal interests.
In this episode, I speak with Professor Sriram about the impact that the coronavirus pandemic will have on businesses. We speak about the power of remote working, the impact of technology, and the growth of the financial technology sector. Sriram brings his consulting expertise to the show and provides his perspective on how he sees things changing.
In this episode, I interview Professor Sackett of Santa Clara University. She talks to us about how corporations can build strong, diverse, and inclusive corporate cultures. She goes into depth about the role that self-awareness plays in building a good culture in a business environment.
I recently had an interview with Gary Vaynerchuk on #TeawithGaryVee about a business venture that I have been pursuing. I learned a lot of valuable insights from this short interview with him, and I wanted to pass it along.
In this episode I introduce myself as the host, and talk a little bit about what the podcast is about and what to expect