Podcasts about Harold Hughes

Book Club #111 - The Unfinished Harauld Hughes - Richard talks to the extraordinary Richard Ayoade about his incredible multi-book releases about writer Harauld Hughes (including books of his plays, films and prose) and his equally brilliant “The Fairy Tale Fan Club” kids book. They chat about the questions children ask about the stories they are told and why it's fun to attempt to answer them, how to get Wes Anderson to narrate your audiobook (be Richard Ayoade and ask him) and why bad characters appeal to children. Plus what it's like to be in the brain of Richard Ayoade, why he wanted to create the character of Harold Hughes, why he put himself in the book, the joy of a book that it takes a little while to tune into, another incredible audiobook and how to create parody that occasionally transcends humour, but where you come to care for the people you are mocking. How has he been allowed to do this? He definitely should have been allowed to do it, but it's still amazing that he's done it and that it's available for you to read!There is also a chance to win all four of the limited edition Harauld Hughes books - rare unsigned copies too!Or buy the books here (quickly) - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-book-that-no-one-wanted-to-read-richard-ayoade/7098935?ean=9781529500752https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-unfinished-harauld-hughes-richard-ayoade/7688891?ean=9780571377893https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571393107-the-models-trilogy/https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571393084-plays-prose-pieces-poetry/https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571393060-four-films/See RHLSTP recorded live - https://richardherring.com/rhlstp Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Jerry Harrington discusses his new book, Thunder from the Prairie: The Life of Harold E. Hughes.

Harold Hughes, author of A Kids Book About Blockchain, talks about fostering curiosity and conceptual discussion of an evolving technology called blockchain.A Kids Book About Blockchain (view book)Full Book Description:This book helps foster curiosity and conceptual discussion of an evolving technology called blockchain. Through big and small ideas about practical uses for it, a clear eye to the future, and with the author and his expertise guiding the reader each step of the way, learn how blockchain has the power to bring positive change now.About the Author:Harold Hughes (he/him) is a first-generation American who was raised in a Jamaican household. As a startup founder and dad to Carter and Camryn, he lives the importance of work-life prioritization, not balance. Harold and his wife, Tiffany, are raising their kids in Austin, Texas. He is co-leading Black@ to foster community and bring more Black people into the Web3 space.

A man of working class origins who overcame severe alcoholism to become the governor of Iowa and a U.S. Senator — on this episode of River to River, the life of Harold Hughes.

Author Jerry Harrington discusses his new biography on Iowa. Governor and Senator Harold Hughes.

Harold Hughes is the founder & CEO of Bandwagon, a South Carolina-based experience technology company. Under his leadership, Bandwagon has raised more than $3M in venture capital and successfully acquired IdealSeat, Inc. in 2020. Harold has had his ideas validated as a graduate of the Founder Institute Accelerator (and now serves as Director for their Austin chapter), one of the inaugural companies in Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange Program, and most recently, the inaugural cohort of the IBM Blockchain Accelerator in 2019. A man of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Harold is actively involved in his community, participating on the Board of Directors for BEAM, a non-profit that focuses on the advancement of women entrepreneurs as they grow their companies as well as a founding team member of Amass, an end-to-end wealth building platform for Black Americans. To that end, Harold is also an active angel investor, investing in women, people of color, and Black founder-led companies. Most notably, he has invested in Partake Foods, the Jay-Z-backed CPG company making allergy-friendly snacks, as well as companies like Goodr, Chipper, Journey Foods, Republic, and Stix. Harold is a graduate of Clemson University, where he received Bachelor's degrees in both Economics (B.A.) and Political Science (B.A.). As a “Triple Tiger”, he also completed his MBA at Clemson before pursuing a graduate certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Stanford University. Harold is the author of "A Kids Book About Blockchain." He was our guest on Episode 136 of the Agents of Innovation podcast, filmed and recorded at the 40th Annual Miami Book Fair, on November 19, 2023. This can also be viewed on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/3QlX_ch7DtY You can learn more about Harold Hughes at: https://bandwagonfanclub.com/team/harold-hughes/ Find his new book at: https://amzn.to/4azCnqC Learn more about the Miami Book Fair at: https://www.miamibookfair.com Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/

We are continuing our Digital Money Demystified series, where I'm being interviewed by leaders in the emerging digital economy. For episode 176, Harold Hughes and I discuss the myth that crypto is too complicated.  We don't have the privilege of sitting back and waiting for someone to tell us to take action because the digital economy is moving faster than ever. There are resources and concise information available to you and it's time to push past the myths and learn so you can earn.POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Navigate your way from cash to crypto with Digital Money Demystified. Dive into the definitive guide on crypto myths and truths by Professor Tonya M. Evans. This isn't just a book; it's a roadmap to the decentralized web's future of work, wealth, and creativity. Head over to DigitalMoneyDemystified.com and embark on your crypto journey today! Harold Hughes, the founder & CEO of Bandwagon – a venture-backed identity infrastructure company that helps its customers transparently manage, aggregate, and store valuable consumer identity data. A rising star in data, identity, and experience space, Harold has had his brilliant vision and ideas validated as a graduate (and now mentor) of the Founder Institute Greenville chapter; graduate of Capital Factory - Austin, one of the inaugural companies in Google for the Startups Black Founders Exchange Program, and most recently the inaugural cohort of the IBM Blockchain Accelerator in 2019.Harold Hughes and I discuss:Understanding what will matter in 10-15 years.How information on the digital economy has become more available.Where to go to find information that isn't misleading or overwhelming.This is an important moment for knowledge in the crypto asset space.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! Don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH HAROLD HUGHES:Web: https://bandwagonfanclub.com/ Twitter: @OneBandwagonFanCONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: https://advantageevans.activehosted.com/f/6 LINKS MENTIONED:Books and Resources available on our BookShelf Ep 82: Harold Hughes-Data & NFTs Driving The Future of The Fan Experience in a Web 3.0 WorldPreorder my book, Digital Money Demystified, at https://digitalmoneydemystified.com/ today!Regulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

In this episode we sit with Harold Hughes, the founder & CEO of Bandwagon, Harold shares his journey from being a first-generation American in South Carolina to becoming a tech entrepreneur in Austin, Texas. Inspired by his experiences at Radio Shack and driven by a passion for uniting people, Harold founded Bandwagon — a technology-based solution to break down barriers and foster community through the love of sports.   We delve into the concept of affinity groups and community building, exploring how technology can be harnessed to create meaningful connections among people from diverse backgrounds. Their platform allows fans to access exclusive content, join fan clubs, and celebrate their favorite teams, regardless of geographical limitations. Discover how Harold's vision bridges gaps and builds a stronger community, empowering individuals to engage, support, and understand one another better.   In addition to Bandwagon, Harold discusses his latest innovation, Poet (Proof of Experience Token). Poet allows artists and athletes to invite their fans to submit content directly to their pages, with commercial rights belonging to the creators themselves. This innovative approach empowers entertainers and athletes to control their brand while enabling fans to share their experiences and build deeper connections with their favorite icons.   If your company is looking to scale its AI initiatives, head over to Tesoro AI (www.tesoroai.com). We are experts in AI strategy, staff augmentation, and AI product development. Founder Bio: Harold Hughes is the founder & CEO of Bandwagon, a South Carolina-based live experience technology company. Under his leadership, Bandwagon has raised more than $3M in venture capital and successfully acquired IdealSeat, Inc. in 2020. Their customers include Fortune 50 brands, entertainers, as well as professional and collegiate athletes. As a first-generation American, Harold prioritized education, receiving two bachelor's degrees (Economics and Political Science) from Clemson University and later received his MBA from Clemson while he led business development at a Fortune 1000 company based in Greenville, South Carolina. As a web3 builder and community leader, Harold published "A Kids Book About Blockchain" to help educate people "from 6 to 60" about the revolutionary technology that Bandwagon specializes in. To that end, Harold is also an active angel investor, primarily investing in women, people of color, and Black founder-led companies. Most notably, he has invested in Partake Foods, the Jay-Z-backed CPG company making allergy-friendly snacks, and companies like Goodr, Chipper, Athletic Greens, Republic, Stix, and the National Cycling League.   Time Stamps: 03:18 Harold's background and professional journey 05:31 Exploring the pain point behind Bandwagon fan club 08:05 Benefits of poet and fan club for artists and fans 11:50 Exploring the benefits of using Poet for content creation and monetization 14:47 Benefits of connecting fans and artists through data 17:55 Leveraging blockchain technology to build value in an ecosystem 22:06 Building a blockchain platform 24:47 Recruiting and go-to-market strategy for blockchain-based platform 28:19 Value propositions and benefits of token access for artists and entertainment brands 31:03 Data analysis and funding for expansion of the brand 32:29 Leveraging social capital for successful fundraising 36:19 Potential of proof of experience technology 38:18 Discussing Bandwagon's product roadmap and connecting with fans 39:37 How to get in contact with the Bandwagon team Resources: Company website: https://bandwagonfanclub.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtxbandwagon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/builtxbandwagon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bandwagon-fan-club/

Harold Hughes is the founder & CEO of Bandwagon, a South Carolina-based live experience technology company. Under his leadership, Bandwagon has raised more than $3M in venture capital and successfully acquired IdealSeat, Inc. in 2020. Their customers include Fortune 50 brands, entertainers, as well as professional and collegiate athletes. As a first-generation American, Harold prioritized education, receiving two Bachelors degrees (Economics and Political Science) from Clemson University and later received his MBA from Clemson while he led business development at a Fortune 1000 company based in Greenville, South Carolina. As a web3 builder and community leader, Harold published "A Kids Book About Blockchain" to help educate people "from 6 to 60" about the revolutionary technology that Bandwagon specializes in.To that end, Harold is also an active angel investor, primarily investing in women, people of color, and Black founder-led companies. Most notably, he has invested in Partake Foods, the Jay-Z-backed CPG company making allergy-friendly snacks, and companies like Goodr, Chipper, Athletic Greens, Republic, Stix, and the National Cycling League.Connect with Behind Company Lines and HireOtter Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn:Behind Company LinesHireOtter Instagram Buzzsprout

Harold Hughes is the founder & CEO of Bandwagon, a South Carolina-based experience technology company. Under his leadership, Bandwagon has raised more than $3M in venture capital and successfully acquired IdealSeat, Inc. in 2020. Harold has had his ideas validated as a graduate of the Founder Institute Accelerator (and now serves as Director for their Austin chapter), one of the inaugural companies in Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange Program, and most recently, the inaugural cohort of the IBM Blockchain Accelerator in 2019.Connect with Harold on Twitter https://twitter.com/OneBandwagonFanFollow Club CPG at https://twitter.com/CPGCLUBTo learn move about Crypto Packages Goods, visit https://www.cryptopackagedgoods.com/

NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are currently the hottest buzzwords in tech. What is the big deal about NFTs and why should you care about them? If you want to learn about NFTs but find the concept confusing or overwhelming then this episode is perfect for you. Today on the show, Grace chats with Harold Hughes the Founder and CEO of BandwagonFanClub, a venture-backed identity infrastructure company that helps its customers transparently manage, aggregate, and store valuable consumer identity data They chat about NFT basics, risks vs benefits of investing in NFTs, and the wealth creation opportunity for Black & Brown communities in the NFT space. Harold Hughes is the founder & CEO of Bandwagon – a venture-backed identity infrastructure company that helps its customers transparently manage, aggregate, and store valuable consumer identity data. A rising star in data, identity, and experience space, Harold has had his ideas validated as a graduate (and now mentor) of the Founder Institute Greenville chapter; graduate of Capital Factory – Austin, one of the inaugural companies in Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange Program, and most recently the inaugural cohort of the IBM Blockchain Accelerator in 2019.   A man of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Harold is actively involved in his community participating on the Board of Directors for Rebuild Upstate and Visit Greenville. He also serves as a board member for Women@Austin, a non-profit that focuses on the advancement of women entrepreneurs as they grow their companies. To that end, Harold is also an active angel investor, investing in women, people of color, and Black founder-led companies. Most notably, he has invested in Partake Foods, the Jay-Z backed CPG company making allergy-friendly, healthy snacks, and HireKanna, a marketplace and training platform for the gig economy in the cannabis industry. As a strong believer in mentorship, he makes time to speak with youth and his peers about his journey to entrepreneurship and how he has found success along the way. Harold Hughes is a graduate of Clemson University where he received Bachelors degrees in both Economics (B.A.) and Political Science (B.A.). As a “Triple Tiger”, he also completed his MBA at Clemson, before pursuing a graduate certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Stanford University.   What you will learn: Wealth creation opportunities for Black and Brown in NFTs What is an NFT and how they are created How to become a creator in the NFT space The risks of investing in NFTs Difference between Ethereum vs Bitcoin What does it mean to mint an NFT How to decide if an NFT is worth buying How to secure your  digital wallet using cold storage How to earn crypto for free (via coinable) How DAO, Web3, and NFTs are shaping the future of the internet   Resources: Fractional Ownership is Ownership (Part 1) — My intro to NFTs Fractional Ownership is Ownership (Part 2) — Creating Community with NFTs Bandwagon Proof of Experience NFT handbook by QuHarrison Terry https://mashable.com/video/beeple-explains-69-million-nft-success   NFT sites:   https://opensea.io/ https://mintable.app/ https://foundation.app/ https://rarible.com/   Follow Tech Unlocked for updates and career tips: Substack Twitter Instagram   Connect with Harold Hughes: Website Twitter Linkedin Instagram Connect with Grace: Twitter LinkedIn Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Tag us @techunlockedpod on Instagram or Twitter too! Questions about sponsorship? Email us techunlockedpod@gmail.com

Today's episode of End User Talk features Harold Hughes, founder and CEO of Bandwagon, as he discusses the importance of regulated data sharing and how to better manage the data shared with corporations, how the pandemic affected his business and challenged his ability to be a leader, the tactics he uses to handle discrimination in the workplace, and much more!

In this episode of Tech Intersect, I chat with Harold Hughes, the founder & CEO of Bandwagon – a venture-backed identity infrastructure company that helps its customers transparently manage, aggregate, and store valuable consumer identity data. A rising star in data, identity, and experience space, Harold has had his brilliant vision and ideas validated as a graduate (and now mentor) of the Founder Institute Greenville chapter; graduate of Capital Factory - Austin, one of the inaugural companies in Google for the Startups Black Founders Exchange Program, and most recently the inaugural cohort of the IBM Blockchain Accelerator in 2019.  Harold Hughes is a graduate of Clemson University where he received Bachelor's degrees in both Economics (B.A.) and Political Science (B.A.). As a “Triple Tiger”, he also completed his MBA at Clemson, before pursuing a graduate certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Stanford University. I invited him on today to talk about the future of the future of derivative rights, commercial rights with blockchain and NFTs on the scene. We're both VERY bullish on the topic. SPONSORED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY Embark on a 3-day intimate (Oct 1-3), workshop-style course that includes live coaching, 90 days of ALL ACCESS to well-curated online content and an Accreditable digital certificate of mastery so you can upskill in the competitive workforce with credentials that set you apart from the pack in the new economy. Regulation is an essential component of a healthy, thriving crypto ecosystem. And the legal implications of crypto, DeFi and NFTs sometimes seem as volatile and unpredictable as the price of Bitcoin. And speaking of Bitcoin, it will likely be the world reserve currency at some point, and will certainly be a national reserve to some countries. So building your digital cash wealth on a solid legal foundation is critical to creating and cultivating sustainable generational wealth with crypto assets. This course helps you make it all make sense so that you can buy, create and leverage crypto assets in a compliant and confident way.Limited enrollment for high engagement. Learn more at AdvantageEvans.comLearn:Tech Intersect #57: Ping The Prof #1-Digital Dollars, Dollar Cost Averaging, Dips & Tether's NYAG DealGuest:Web: EmergingImpact.comTwitter: @OneBandwagonFan Contact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Rapternal Music (Regulate and The Rabbit Hole) by Notty Productions is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Produced by Tonya M. Evans for FYOS Entertainment, LLC, and Stephanie Renee for Soul Sanctuary, Inc.Support the show (https://tinyurl.com/techintersectvip)

After being unexpectedly fired from a sales job, Harold Hughes shares his story of taking a drastic life pivot- from overcoming adversity to executing calculated risks, and moving forward with a dream of entrepreneurship- and doing so without a plan B. Harold knew his startup idea was worth cashing in on and pursuing.  So, BandwagonFanClub, Inc. a secondary event ticket marketplace, was born. Since then, Harold has never looked back. Now, just a few years later, Bandwagon has upscaled to international heights, serving as a B2B identity infrastructure technology company- changing the game for personalized fan experiences all over the world. Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and delighted by Harold's humble enthusiasm and contagious tenacity. 

Harold Hughes is the Founder and CEO at Bandwagon, a venture-backed identity infrastructure company that helps its customers transparently manage, aggregate, and store valuable consumer identity data. He's also a prominent tech speaker, community builder and investor. On this episode, Harold speaks with Will Lucas about how to avoid getting pigeon-hold as a Black founder, community building as a B2B company, and how to stop getting declined for accelerators and startup competitions. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram at @willlucas Learn more about other Black tech disruptors and innovators at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this episode of the Class E Podcast, we address how intersectional identities such as race, class, and gender impact entrepreneurs as they begin their project and as they grow their venture. Are there systemic differences that they must overcome? We will also discuss how diversity is essential to fostering innovation and key factors to success in entrepreneurship. Our guests are three entrepreneurs who share their own cultural, racial, and gendered identities and how those identities were an asset or a challenge to becoming entrepreneurs. Anthony Herrera is Hispanic and the Executive Director of Furman Innovation and Entrepreneurship and a Leadership Development Coach & Facilitator. Harold Hughes is Furman University’s Entrepreneur-In-Residence. He is a Jamaican American CEO & Founder of Bandwagon. He has an MBA from Clemson. Kenzie Biggins is an African American woman who founded Worxbee LLC, a virtual executive assistant solution. She has an MFA in Luxury and Fashion Management from SCAD. Host Mary Sturgill Producer Rachel Page

Allyship with Women and Parents in the WorkplaceIn this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Harold about being an ally to our co-workers with less privilege. Harold highlights his experience as an investor seeking out women-led businesses, his intentionality regarding supporting unique and diverse perspectives, as well as engaging with the unfamiliar. Harold encourages us to leverage our influence and power to propel women and parents forward in their professional endeavors. From hiring diverse talent to being the first “yes” one needs for successful entrepreneurship, Harold calls to both men and women -- your allyship holds more power than you would believe. Use it unapologetically, as if it was the best bottle of ketchup you’ve ever encountered (if you know, you know). Host: Lorelei GonzalezCo-host: Harold HughesHarold Hughes is the founder & CEO of Bandwagon – a venture-backed identity infrastructure company that helps its customers transparently manage, aggregate, and store valuable consumer identity data. A man of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Harold is actively involved in his community participating on the Board of Directors for Rebuild Upstate and Visit Greenville. He serves as a board member for Women@Austin, a non-profit that focuses on the advancement of women entrepreneurs as they grow their companies. Harold is an active angel investor, investing in women, people of color, and Black founder-led companies. Harold Hughes is a “Triple Tiger” graduate of Clemson University where he received Bachelors degrees in both Economics and Political Science, before pursuing a graduate certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Stanford University. Things you will learn in this episode (chapter markers available): Why this matters 2:30 The evolution of allyship 6:55Intentional language 8:40The male role 13:00Some fatherly advice 19:20Future generations 23:15Femme fact: Women in the Armed Forces 28:35Resources mentioned in this episode: Women@Austin (community) The Fourth Floor (community)Harold’s Twitter (social media)Link to show transcript here.Episode sponsors: HERdacity Moonray Looking for additional resources on this topic? Check out our blog post “5 Ways to Create Space for Feedback” Loved what you heard on herdacious and want to share with friends? Tag us and connect with HERdacity on social media:Twitter: @herdacityFacebook: @HERdacity Instagram: @herdacityLinkedIn: HERdacity For up to date information on HERdacity events, webinars, podcasts, and community activities, join our newsletter here. Disclaimer: While we appreciate our sponsors' support in making this show possible, herdacious content is curated with integrity and honesty.Support the show (http://herdacity.org/donate/)

Furman Innovation’s newest entrepreneur in residence, Harold Hughes joins us to share his story. He is the founder and CEO of Bandwagon, a data analytics company focused on sporting events and experience creators. In this episode, Harold talks about disruption, servant leadership, and building companies and products through mutual collaboration. Host: Mary Sturgill Producers: Rachel Page and Harris Wellborn

Join us for a really cool conversation with Founder and CEO Harold Hughes of Bandwagon, an analytics company involved in the event and fan engagement space. We chat about the present opportunity to rebuild a healthy community for all, the importance of simply having the meaningful conversations without necessarily solving the problem, and the key to personal responsibility. We hope you’ll be inspired to “finish your breakfast”. If you enjoy our podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping us get great content to great people! Contact us for professional services at JohnOberg.comFind our resources at DailyJo.comInterested in sponsoring the podcast? Email us! Follow John Oberg at:Twitter: twitter.com/johnpobergInstagram: instagram.com/johnpobergFacebook: facebook.com/johnobergcompanies Thanks for listening!

Kicking off season 4 of the IBM Blockchain Pulse podcast, Matt Hooper is welcoming on his first guest, Harold Hughes!   A lot has changed since season 3 of IBM Blockchain Pulse. We are now in a time of tremendous uncertainty, moving into a future that will look vastly different than anything we’ve previously imagined. And in the midst of so much change, hope can sometimes feel scarce — which is why Matt Hooper is thrilled to present today’s conversation with Harold Hughes, founder and CEO of Bandwagon, an analytics and identity management company that uses blockchain to help event venues and entertainers create a more personalized fan experience while eliminating ticket fraud. Harold’s journey as a founder is awe-inspiring (and not just because it led him to the blockchain industry)! It’s inspiring because he has built a thriving business built on real customer need, iterating and evolving over the past 6 years, joining an accelerator only when he thought it could help him scale — and he’s done nearly all of this from his hometown in Greenville, South Carolina! Harold has been thoughtful with each step of his journey and it is one you won’t want to miss out on hearing all about.   With our future being shaped in part by leaders like Harold, how can one not be hopeful about the future?   Key Takeaways: [:00] An excerpt from today’s episode. [:27] About today’s episode with Harold Hughes. [2:27] Matt Hooper welcomes listeners to the first episode of season 4! [2:54] Matt welcomes Harold to the show. [3:14] Harold shares about what his current day-in-the-life looks like as a CEO working at home during a pandemic. [4:22] Harold shares his journey into the blockchain ecosystem and the origins of Bandwagon. [7:31] The research Harold conducted prior to launching his business in identifying his customer and derisking the idea, the business model, and himself. [9:15] Harold elaborates on how he began to build his team. [10:53] How Harold and his team came together to build the product for their envisioned customer. [12:37] As a first-time founder, where did Harold gain the confidence that he has in trusting in himself and in others that he brought aboard early on? [17:27] What is a fan analytics company to Harold? And how did he know that he had to expand beyond a fan analytics company early on in forming his business? [19:56] When they first started out, what data was available with regards to fan analytics and fan identities? How were they able to collect it? [22:24] Harold about raising external capital in 2016, a few years into running his business after going fulltime. [23:33] What was Harold’s introduction to blockchain? What swayed Harold and his team to integrate blockchain into their business model? [26:07] Were they always trying to solve the issue of fraudulent ticket sales with Bandwagon? Or did they only become aware of it when they moved to blockchain? [27:10] Last year, Bandwagon participated in an accelerator in NYC which brought them further into the IBM family. What was the purpose of that accelerator for a company at their stage? Would he recommend the accelerator experience to others? And how did it further cement them as a blockchain ticketing company/blockchain analytics company? [31:11] How many people are on the Bandwagon team presently? What is it like to lead this team as the CEO and founder? How is it different from how it existed pre-COVID? And how does Harold think it may be different post-COVID? [36:05] What is the future of the live fan experience? Harold shares his thoughts and predictions. [38:43] Matt thanks Harold for joining the podcast!   Sources Mentioned: Bandwagon The Columbia | IBM Blockchain LAUNCH Accelerator   Follow-up with Our Guest: Harold Hughes’ LinkedIn Harold Hughes’ Twitter @OneBandwagonFan   Looking for More Episodes? Visit ibm.com/blockchain — and for news and updates, follow @IBMBlockchain on Twitter!    

Straight From The Off welcomes Antony Bowden to the Podcast. ‘Bow' as he is known in the footy circles of Liverpool was a mainstay in the midfield of Canada & Waterloo Dock over the years picking up plenty of silverwear along the way. Winning the English trophy for Liverpool schoolboys and representing the likes of Burnley, Shrewsbury and Accrington before turning to the amateur game. He speaks fondly of Canada legend Harold Hughes and the old school fella's at the club that looked after the younger lads. He tells us about the disapointment of missing out on a National Cup final at Anfield on two occasions and about his favourite goals, games and all about the lads he shared a pitch with and played against throughout those times. Episode 12 is brought to you by: Atmos music Liverpool

Today's guest is Harold Hughes!  We talk college football, bourbon, technology, leadership, and more.  It was great to have Harold come on the podcast because I really wanted to learn about how he has led his team through the pandemic.  Harold takes a very people focused leadership style like several of the folks I've had the chance to chat with since the pandemic started.  We also talked about innovation, project management, and the release of the new Ideal Seat product.  Check out my friends at: Booking Protect.  www.bookingprotect.com Kieran and Sophie are doing some great work with the website and the social media feeds. They have been posting a lot of stuff to help us keep the industry alive in our minds, to keep us focused on our relationships, and to rebuild our businesses after the lockdown. Bookmark the blog because there will be some really great stuff coming in the next few months as we continue to work towards being able to reopen our venues, stadiums, and events.  Check out Einar and Martin and the Activity Stream team's efforts with the We Will Recover project.  www.wewillrecover.live As Martin mentioned to me at the start of the pandemic, it was important to help get people focused on recovery and controlling the things that they can control.  So there are classes, webinars, blogs, and all kinds of content that will help you get back on your feet.  A new thing I'm working on is the #ivotedconcerts project with a former podcast guest, Lawrence Peryer, and a great woman, Emily White.  Visit www.ivotedconcerts.com and make sure you are registered. Vote and send a selfie to the address given and you'll be able to see a virtual concert with a bunch of really great artists.  And, if you can support the effort in some way, please do!  Finally, get my Friday newsletter: Talking Tickets.  5 stories with analysis and action items. The most fun and impactful thing I do all week.  You can get it free at www.talkingtickets.substack.com 

Bio Harold Hughes (@OneBandwagonFan) is the founder & CEO of Bandwagon – an identity infrastructure company that helps companies and organizations transparently manage, aggregate, and store valuable consumer data. A rising star in sports tech, Harold has had his ideas validated as a graduate (and now mentor) of the Founder Institute Greenville chapter; graduate of Capital Factory – Austin, one of the inaugural companies in Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange Program, and most recently the IBM Blockchain Accelerator. In his hometown community, he serves as the founder and Managing Director of Brickyard Innovation Lab: an entrepreneur ecosystem for early-stage startups and emerging growth companies. He is also a Co-Director of the Founder Institute Greenville chapter, a startup incubator, and a member of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. A man of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Harold is actively involved in the community participating on the Board of Directors for Rebuild Upstate and Visit Greenville. As a strong believer in mentorship, he makes time to speak with youth and his peers about his journey to entrepreneurship and how he has found success along the way. Harold Hughes is a graduate of Clemson University where he received Bachelors degrees in both Economics (B.A) and Political Science (B.A.).  As a “Triple Tiger”, he also completed his MBA at Clemson, before pursuing a graduate certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Stanford University. Resources Aura Bandwagon Fan Club News Roundup       Tech giants curtail, end sale of facial recognition to police IBM and Microsoft announced plans last week to end the sale of surveillance technology to police departments, with IBM stopping all research, development and production of such systems indefinitely, and Microsoft saying it plans to stop the practice until Congress passes legislation. Amazon currently only has plans to pause the sale of its Rekognition software to police for one year, but it too has called for new legislation. The decisions came after years of advocacy reached a boiling point amidst reports that police have been using facial recognition during worldwide protests, in support of Black Lives, after the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police just over two weeks ago. However, IBM, Microsoft and Amazon are just 3 of the companies selling facial recognition technology to police. Also last week, the American Civil Liberties Union and several other organizations sued Clearview AI, a supplier of facial recognition technology to police departments, for scanning Illinois’ residents’ faces, without their consent, in violation of an Illinois law preventing nonconsensual fingerprinting and face scans, The New York Times reported. The Hill reports Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey also called on Clearview to conduct an independent assessment of whether police have been using their technology during the protests, to which Clearview responded that it only helps police after crimes have already been committed. And Vice surveyed 43 facial recognition companies whether they too will refuse to work with police. According to Vice, most didn’t respond to the inquiry—you can find a link to the list of those companies in the show notes. You’ll also want to read Geoffrey Fowler’s Washington Post piece discussing efforts by other companies, including lesser-known companies like NEC and Idemia to thwart lawmakers’ efforts to rein in law enforcement’s use of facial recognition to spy on U.S. citizens. Zuckerberg still being difficult about curbing misinformation Despite leading lawmakers’ and activists’ calls on Facebook to improve how it flags misinformation, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is still being difficult. But at the same time he claims he’s “disgusted” by President Trump’s content, The Hill reported last week. The debate with Facebook has continued for years, with the company condescending to and patronizing a handful of civil rights groups making repeated calls for the company to better moderate hate speech. The term “hate speech”, of course, being one Fox News like to wrap in quotes as if it’s not a real thing, never mind that centuries of newspapers’, broadcast stations’, the FCC’s, and social media companies’ enabling of bigots and misogynists suggest otherwise. Sure. Facebook will take down hundreds of accounts managed by anti-racist Skinheads. But when Trump threatens bodily injury posting “when the looting starts, the shooting starts”, lumping peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters into a single category of “looters” … That’s no problem. On Wednesday, the House Homeland Security Committee wrote Zuckerberg, again, urging him to curb Trump’s “dangerous” posts. Zuckerberg’s response? Writing a letter in reply to 270 concerned scientists he and his wife Priscilla Chan fund through their Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, admitting Trump’s posts constituted misinformation, that they were incendiary, that they were “deeply shaken and disgusted” by them. But, alas, “Having more voices at the table that represent a diversity of perspectives, viewpoints, and lived experiences isn’t just a good way to help solve the world’s biggest problems and challenges – it is the only way.” “The only way”. Those words are important because they negate diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and lived experiences. They urge authoritarianism. Uber waives fees for black-owned restaurants The Hill reported that Uber Eats, after creating a list of black-owned businesses, has waived fees for customers ordering from black-owned restaurants. Uber’s ride-sharing unit also announced discounts for passengers going to black-owned establishments. The company said the deals will continue through until the end of the year. Jeff Bezos ‘happy to lose’ racist customers Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos took to Instagram last week to drag a racist customer named Dave who complained about Amazon’s homepage statement in support of Black Lives Matter. The customer sent an email deriding the world’s wealthiest person saying he’d laugh watching the company’s profits decline as a result of the statement. Bezos posted the email, redacting the customer’s name, saying he’s happy to lose such customers. Amazon was up 24 points on Monday June 8th’s market close, the first market close after Bezos’s post, to 2,524.06 per share. Police investigate disruptions of police radios during protests Someone took advantage of police officers’ unencrypted frequencies during protests. In one intrusion, hackers played Tay Zonday’s YouTube viral hit “Chocolate Rain” over police radios. Authorities are investigating incidents in Minnesota, Illinois and Texas. Some departments have switched over to encrypted frequencies. Twitter makes Juneteenth a holiday Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced last week that the company will now recognize Juneteenth as a company holiday every June 19th. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the date African Americans in Galveston, Texas first learned of their emancipation from Union General Gordon Granger, who delivered the news nine weeks following Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court Courthouse, and some two-and-a-half years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. YouTube announces $100 million for black creators YouTube announced last week that it would be investing $100 million to amplify the voices of black creators. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki made the announcement Thursday, in a post in which she also reported the company removed some 100,000 hateful videos and 100 million such comments in the second quarter.

Harold Hughes, the CEO of startup Bangwagon Fanclub Inc., speaks about going from doing everything on his own to growing the Bandwagon team to now 6 people. He provides some insightful keys on how to successfully choose the right people at the right time. Harold's interview style and questions have been highlighted in Fast Company magazine, and it is clear why! From using creative compensation strategies to hire quality employees when the business had no money, to dealing with new hires who quit before they even start, to investing heavily in employees that may one day leave, Harold lays it all on this line in this episode. // Show Summary04:20 When Harold knew he needed to hire people, and who he started with 06:52 How Harold hired a software developer with no money using deferred compensation 09:12 How to convince other people to work with you for free 11:33 How to choose the right candidates without a formal interview process  15:36 How to choose the right candidates when there is a formal interview process 17:33 Would you rather be King or be rich? One of Harold's favorite interview questions 20:22 How to handle rejection after a candidate takes, and then declines, a job offer 27:16 How to ensure that your employees become your company's biggest evangelists 32:06 Why the transformative power of transparent storytelling is important for black founders // Show Notes Raising Startup Capital with Bandwagon Founder and CEO Harold Hughes: https://shontavia.buzzsprout.com/795392/2884930-15-raising-startup-capital-with-bandwagon-founder-and-ceo-harold-hughesThe Bandwagon Fanclub Team: https://bandwagonfanclub.com/team/9 CEOs share their favorite interview questions: https://www.fastcompany.com/90378682/9-ceos-share-their-favorite-interview-questionsHarold's Twitter thread about hiring: https://twitter.com/OneBandwagonFan/status/1201498739258646528?s=20// Internet + Social Media Website: https://shontavia.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShontaviaJEsq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shontaviajesq/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shontaviajesq/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shontaviajesq/ Tumblr: http://shontaviajesq.tumblr.com/ YouTube: https://www.shontavia.tv

Shortly after graduating from Clemson, Harold realized he wanted to rewrite the ticketing space. He was upset that so many home fan tickets were sold to opposing teams, so many fake tickets were being sold, and he was just frustrated with the ticketing industry as a whole. After years of work, bandwagonfanclub.com is now flourishing and Harold himself has embraced the startup world. His company now has two offices in the US and he has personally invested in multiple startups (one of those startups being Farhaj Mayan - WeStrive episode #52). I hope you enjoy hearing about his journey and all his tips on how to build/grow a startup. WeStrive: Be sure to check out the WeStrive App on IOS, Android, and if you're a personal trainer check us out at WeStriveApp.com to see if you want to sell your fitness plans or train privately with your clients through WeStrive.

People all over the world are experiencing abrupt life changes as we attempt to flatten the COVID-19 curve. As founders, we must figure out ways to keep not just our loved-ones but our employees and customers safe, our companies afloat, and investors onboard. And on top of that we also need to take care of our own mental state because if we are not well, we can’t help others. This new podcast series we’ll be sharing tips, tools, and tactics from entrepreneurs on how they are adapting to the new norm and how they are finding opportunities in this uncertain time. In this episode we talk to Harold Hughes, the Founder of Bandwagon, a blockchain-based analytics company helping sports teams better understand fans behavior and increase game-day revenue. Join us as we discuss how he is adapting and communicating with his team and investors. Bandwagon is backed by high profile investors including Blue Vista Ventures, Backstage Capital, and the Black Angel Tech Fund.

content: Mar 7, 2017 · podcast: Mar 14, 2020 Audio (MP3): 20170307 - We'd pray as a group Some of you may have heard part of this already. It needed an expounding. So back when I was a teenager and drinking and being out of control and kinda sorta wanting to be sober, my dad suggested I read the We Agnostics (PDF) chapter from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. I read it because he asked me to but I was resistant to the whole Higher Power thing. Not that I didn't believe in God or the destruction of man by alcohol -- I certainly did. My mom and I read The Man from Ida Grove by Harold Hughes way back before I went berserk. I knew the story and how alcoholism could play out. My mom even helped me memorize the Serenity and Lord's Prayer during that era. Also when I was a pre-berserk kid I'd go off to church with the neighborhood friends and after the sermons and the whatnots, we'd pray as a group. I'd mouth the words but never felt the power and the love of God as they seemed to. Those friends had peace when they were young, a confidence in their place in the world that I was obviously lacking. Most of my childhood life I was deathly afraid I was going to hell. I saw God to be an angry Santa, all too eager to kick and cast you down below because you weren't living up to expectations. I didn't even know what those expectations were let alone what I was supposed to even be just doing. Other than being a "good" christian like those neighborhood friends. Anyways... My dad talked to me about the whole electricity part and while it made sense and I could understand the logic and reasoning, I hadn't completely surrendered, wasn't willing to give up control. I was too close minded. I wasn't even on Step One. Still berserk. I never got into a bathtub with a shotgun like Hughes' did but on my darkest day I was there emotionally just the same. But once I was "driven to AA" as the 12x12 puts it, the notion of a Higher Power came pretty much right away. I didn't care about We Agnostics' logic or science or explanations. I was at the point where if somebody told me to "stand on my head in the corner to stay sober" then okay. No more intellectual justifications as to why God exists. No more Wright brothers or electrical currents. I wanted to be sober because everything I was doing not only wasn't working, IT WAS HORRIBLE. And not only did I have the willingness to do anything to stay sober but after the meetings and the whatnots, when we'd pray as group I felt the power of God. I needed God and God was there. Even though I felt batshit crazy, I had touched that elusive notion of peace and confidence that everything was going to be okay. It was important for me to be with my kin for the God thing to work, too. I didn't feel bonds with those neighbor kids at church because we played on different levels, probably in different space-time dimensions. The people in the meetings though, they were my spiritual brothers and sisters. Anyways 2... to wrap this up my point is: my newly sober beliefs in God were all spiritual and not rational. Still are. My brain is good for math, not finding God. #alcoholism #advancedsoul #diariespodcast gogomom · Mar 7, 2017 at 3:43 pm This is the only part of the Big Book I hated. As an atheist it was most unhelpful. To summarize, it basically says that it’s OK I don’t believe in God, because at some point, I will. OK, never going to happen. I do have a higher power, but it isn’t a deity of any kind. This and the antiquated language is why people who are not in AA believe that it is a religious program. $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; tcr! · Mar 7, 2017 at 3:46 pm Totally with ya… I’d take a hacksaw, some glue, and a magic marker to various parts of the Big Book if they’d let me. $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; devokar · Mar 7, 2017 at 4:17 pm Belief in a higher power of your own choosing is what it states in the steps. Central to the big book and the AA program is the serenity prayer. $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; gogomom · Mar 7, 2017 at 4:20 pm > Belief in a higher power of your own choosing is what it states in the steps. My higher power is my sponsor and the people in the rooms with more clean and sober time than I have. > Central to the big book and the AA program is the serenity prayer. I love the serenity prayer - I just leave out the “God” part at the beginning. I also don’t mind the Lords Prayer that closes most of the meetings I attend. I don’t say it, but I do participate in the hand holding and sense of togetherness it provides. $m.wand.ajax_click=true;$m.wand.lightswitch=true; Add a comment! Got 30 seconds? Take the super duper, quick and easy podcast survey! Please. 😊 Love the show? Make a donation! Because you're the best. 💖 tcrbang.com · Instagram · Facebook · YouTube View original

In this episode of the #ShontaviaShow, host Shontavia Johnson interviews Harold Hughes, the Founder and CEO of Bandwagon Fanclub, Inc., about raising money in the twenty-first century startup world. Harold, a first-generation Jamaican-American, provides some incredible insights about starting from ground zero after being fired from his six-figure job while his wife was pregnant with their first child. To date, Bandwagon has raised more than $2 million dollars and participated in prestigious programs like Google for Startups, IBM Blockchain Accelerator, and The Founder Institute. In this episode, Harold talks about landing his first investor, finding investors on Twitter, and why mentoring women and black founders is so important to him. // Show Notes Harold Hughes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneBandwagonFan/ Bandwagon: https://bandwagonfanclub.com/ Harold's Medium page: https://medium.com/@OneBandwagonFanHere's Your Chance to Invest in the Blockchain Technology Curbing Ticket Fraud: https://www.blackenterprise.com/blockchain-bandwagon-equity-crowdfunding-ticket-fraud/ Bandwagon Aims to Solve Ticket Fraud With The Blockchain: https://cryptobriefing.com/bandwagon-ticket-fraud-blockchain/ Ticket Scalpers, Beware! Blockchain Is Coming for You (#50, Bandwagon): https://gimletmedia.com/shows/the-pitch/kwhaw8‘We Had An Acquisition Offer. We Turned It Down': Bandwagon Founder Harold Hughes On Mogul Watch: https://moguldom.com/157548/bandwagon-blockchain-sports-fan-analytics-company/ The Venture Capital Fundraising Landscape: https://www.siskar.co/blog/2019/11/1/the-venture-capital-fundraising-landscape For Communities Of Color, Startup Funding Efforts Can Hold Promise And Pitfalls: https://www.fastcompany.com/40512319/backing-startups-outside-of-silicon-valley-dont-overlook-families-of-color //Show Outline00:03:34: Harold's childhood in the U.S. and Jamaica 00:06:10: Harold's experience with the "black tax" (income black professionals give to their families to support them) 00:12:44: How Harold originally funded his startup with his own money and an Indiegogo campaign 00:14:04: How getting fired from a six-figure job led to Harold working on his startup full-time 00:20:19: How Harold landed his first 6-figure investor 00:23:54: Using Twitter to land high-profile investors 00:25:57: How Harold used creative recruiting (and a creative salary structure) to hire his first software developer 00:27:05: How to set a valuation for your new startup 00:30:26: How doing a podcast interview landed Bandwagon a new investor 00:32:02: The one service you must use if you're raising money for your startup 00:32:28: How Bandwagon has raised $2 million and its financial philosophy 00:33:30: How Harold built Bandwagon's very diverse team00:37:14: Why Bandwagon turned down an acquisition offer 00:40:15: The mentors who have helped Harold and Bandwagon succeed 00:41:59: Why Harold says his best mentors have been his peers and other startup founders of color 00:43:30: What's next for Bandwagon 00:44:17:&

Our next guest on the show, is the amazing Harold Hughes. He is the founder of Bandwagon, which helps companies discover the identity of their fans in order to increase attendance, offer personalized services, and increase revenue. Growing up, Harold made his first dollar selling AirHeads for cheaper than the school sold them at their cafeteria until he got caught! He went to Clemson University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Economics, before going back for his Masters's degree later. It was then, while he was taking his strategic management course that he realized it was a lot like being a fan at a sports event. Harold loved playing sports when he grew up, and he loved that it didn’t matter your families financial status was or where you lived, you just loved to play the game. That is where Bandwagon all started. Now Harold has expanded Bandwagon from just preventing ticket fraud for fans, too also being a fan identity and data analytics company. Tune in to hear more about Harold’s story and experiences going through the ups and downs of being a CEO.   Quote of the Episode: “Service to others is the rent for your time on earth” Gauntlet: Listen in for Harold’s amazing tips from his experience growing his business: Branding/Design Go-to-Market Product Development Hiring Revenue and Accounting Fundraising The Greatest Piece of Advice: Join the podcast’s backchannel, The A-List where members can listen to exclusive A-list bonus clips and get the single greatest piece of advice our guests have ever learned! Links & show notes from this episode: Bandwagon Harold’s LinkedIn Harold’s Twitter Never Lost Again Equity Token Audible ========== Proudly Independent & Supported By: Finta- A secure online, cloud-based, operations center for your start-up. Quickly set up your company and you've got a blazing fast tool for raising capital and securing your sensitive company information. House your pitch deck, secure your legal documents, organize your cap table, notify target investors, and close deals faster! Finta allows you to raise more, save time, and increase your efficiency. Audible - Visit www.audibletrial.com/AmbitionToday to download and keep any audiobook for free. Download your free book now! The A-List - Join the podcast’s backchannel for exclusive access to additional Ambition Today content, deeper guest insights, a community of fellow fans, and much more. Plus, Learn the single greatest piece of advice each guest has ever learned!  ========== Follow: Visit Ambition Today on the Web: www.siskar.co/ambitiontoday  Follow Kevin Siskar on: Twitter: twitter.com/TheSiskar Instagram: instagram.com/thesiskar Facebook: facebook.com/kevin.siskar Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/krsiskar Be sure to listen and subscribe to Ambition Today in the iTunes Store for iOS (apple.co/1NRRPzL), on Google Play Music (goo.gl/LmmciJ), or on Stitcher for Android (bit.ly/1Rn01dy). ========== About:  Ambition Today is a podcast about entrepreneurs, creators, investors, and builders who ambitiously changed the world. Each episode explores the hardships and heroism of everyday life to reveal the key moments which leave behind a lasting legacy. Creating value in the world is hard, but you are not alone. No matter where you are in the world Ambition Today, hosted by Kevin Siskar, is here to keep you company you as you create your own incredible story. Kevin Siskar brings you ambitious entrepreneurs inspired by Tim Ferriss Show, How I Built This with Guy Raz, Residual Income, Entrepreneur on Fire, NPR, HBR, TED Radio Hour, the StartUp podcast with Alex Blumberg by Gimlet Media, Pat Flynn, The Uncertain Hour, Bigger Pockets, Art of Charm, Dave Ramsey, Planet Money, Jocko Podcast, EntreLeadership, Zigler, APM Marketplace, This Week In Startups with Jason Calacanis, Mixergy, Seth Godin, Joe Rogan Experience, GaryVee, James Altucher, Monocle 24, How to Start a Startup, Crooked Media, and The $100 MBA Show with Omar Zenhom, Casey Neistat, and Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman. 

Harold Hughes, Founder & CEO of Bandwagon, discusses utilizing blockchain for security and personalization in event ticketing, data-transparency, his key to entrepreneurship, the importance of investment firms funding underrepresented groups, and speaking to the SEC. This episode of Giant Robots is sponsored by: PricingWire: Monetization & Pricing Strategy for Software & Technology Innovators Links & Show Notes Bandwagon Facebook Pixel Founder Institute Accelerator PayPal Mafia Arlan Hamilton - Backstage Capital Story Backstage Capital Small Business Week JOBS Act Aura Harold on Twitter See open positions at thoughtbot! Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!

Why should you care about blockchain if you're not a huge cryptocurrency nerd? Bandwagon founder Harold Hughes says it can help you score better seats to see your favorite team — and avoid the risk of walking up to the gate with a fake ticket. Can he convince investors his startup isn't just a part of the blockchain bubble?  Today's investors are Howie Diamond, Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, and Michael Hyatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Yanov and Scott Pfeiffer talk to Harold Hughes about his Startup Bandwagon. Bandwagon brings blockchain to bear on tickets for sporting events. Their system allows teams to know who is in the seats, creating a better experience and offering a path to reduce ticket fraud for sporting and musical events. Harold talks about his jump from a corporate gig into the world of startups and fundraising. They have just begun a crowdfunding equity campaign and talk about the challenges of getting that started. We talk about pivots and how does the startup know when is the right time. He talks about getting his first investors via social media. And we ask him how he has been so successful in getting the publicity his startup needed to build community support. Learn more about Bandwagon on Twitter @OneBandWagonFan. Find us at @TechAfterFive. Phil Yanov is at @PhilYanov, and Scott Pfeiffer tweets @FScottp. Sign up for our events at https://TechAfterFive.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techafterfive/message

Yesterday on the Startup Showcase host Scott Kitun talks with Harold Hughes of Bandwagon for the first half of the show. Bandwagon helps teams identify the fans that show up on game day. By understanding who is actually in the stadium, or arena, our customers are able to improve fan engagement, increase day of game […]

Episode 47: Harold Hughes | Bandwagon CEO & Founder Subscribe on  Stitcher (http://bit.ly/2qnGiRP) Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Harold Hughes Parents are Jamaican immigrants and he was born in NYC and moved to Columbia, SC before entering kindergarten He feels blessed to have been able to play sports which allowed him to connect with other kids Spent a year in Jamaica before entering school in Columbia, SC and struggled with the transition back into America because of his accent and how he felt kids viewed him as dumb because they couldn’t understand him Education became very important to him and he thought his path would eventually lead to being a lawyer after attending Clemson University His career aspirations changed after working as a courier for a law firm and then receiving an offer to work at ScanSource in Greenville, SC After receiving his MBA from Clemson while working it was then that he started to realize that he wanted to find something to marry his two passions of connecting with people and sports He eventually started Bandwagon, a fan-t0-fan ticket marketplace, after being fired from a job unexpectedly and took the leap into entrepreneurship Continuing his education and knowledge as he’s currently pursuing a graduate certificate in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Was motivated by people saying that you can’t do something but even more so to prove people right because they believed in him Bandwagon is now being transformed into more than a sports tech company offering a fan-to-fan ticket marketplace but now into a stadium identity data management company using block-chain technology Lessons learned from sports involves the understanding to always be ready when your name is called and the importance of being a contributor to the entire whole (team) Words of Wisdom from Harold Hughes: “We all need to focus on collaboration and being transparent so you can get people to the table to hear your ideas and being comfortable to go in a different path and taking a risk.” Social Media: To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter:  @richtakesports (https://twitter.com/richtakesports) To Follow Harold Hughes on Twitter:  @OneBandwagonFan (https://twitter.com/OneBandwagonFan) To Follow Bandwagon on Twitter:  @BandwagonTix (https://twitter.com/BandwagonTix) To Follow Harold Hughes on Instagram:  @haroldph (https://www.instagram.com/haroldph/?hl=en) To Follow Bandwagon on Instagram:  @bandwagonfanclub (https://www.instagram.com/bandwagonfanclub/?hl=en) To Find More Information about Bandwagon: bandwagonfanclub (https://bandwagonfanclub.com/) Featured Image Photo Credit: Harold Hughes

This episode is the third in a special 4-part podcast mini-series about the transformative technology, blockchain, and how it can be used by innovative startups. In Part 3, listen in on Christie's conversation with Harold Hughes, Founder + CEO of Bandwagon, a Backstage Capital portfolio company, about the power of distributed ledger technology and how he's using blockchain to bring transparency to the sports ticketing industry. Learn about the value of blockchain solutions in B2B2C markets, the effects of fraud and secondary marketplaces on ticketing, and building on IBM's Hyperledger Fabric. Full show notes: backstagecapital.com/podcast/blockc…or-startups-3/ Credits: Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Series Host + Producer: Christie Pitts Editor + Producer: Bryan Landers Music by: Janine Additional Music by: Breakmaster Cylinder, Podington Bear

We speak with Harold Hughes from Bandwagon, a Secondary Ticket Marketplace created by sports fans, for sports fans. Bandwagon is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. www.bandwagonfanclub.com

News is afoot in Stirling, the heart and soul of Eastern Australia. Tune in for Walter Konrad, Archie Duster, Preston Barclay, Harold Hughes and all the gang.

Harold Hughes has more than a compelling elevator pitch, he has a complex idea that may change the secondary ticket market. Hughes has founded Bandwagon, LLC, which specifically targets ways for fans to resell their tickets to other fans of the same team, eliminating the fears that the rivals may pick up seats in the best areas of the stadium. Hughes explains how he came up with the Bandwagon process, as well as learned to code in order to create a short-hand with his programming staff. Hughes has conquered a lot of the learning curve required to sell tickets on the secondary market, and looks to capitalize on an under-utilized segmentation of the marketplace. Twitter: @TheBarcodeMan