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Send us a textJeffrey Beeson has a dual MBA in finance from the Wharton School of Business and an MA in international business from the Lauder Institute. They set the foundation for Jeffrey's interest in business strategy, culture, and leadership.During his work in the European offices of Bain and McKinsey, he led projects in a broad spectrum of industries on a pan-European and worldwide basis. During his collaboration with clients, Jeffrey experienced firsthand that culture eats strategy for breakfast. Jeffrey expanded his expertise in culture transformation by joining Senn Delaney, the first firm to foster thriving organizational cultures worldwide. At Senn Delaney, he headed culture rollout initiatives for multinational corporations throughout Europe. Jeffrey continued his personal learning journey at the European Office ofthe Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), a prestigious worldwide leadershipdevelopment practice. During his tenure at CCL he touched the lives ofthousands of leaders throughout Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region and worldwide.From 2003 to 2011, Jeffrey served on the board of the International Leadership Association, the largest member-based organization dedicated to advancing leadership worldwide. A Quote From Beeson"The newly emerging science of networks opens an entirely new horizon on how to lead people, design organizations, and make sense of complex social environments."Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeNetwork Leadership: Promoting a Healthier World through the Power of Networks by Jeffrey Beeson Jeffrey's BlogJeffrey's NewsletterBook: No Fit - My 1,700-Mile Walk from Apartheid by Nico de Klerk About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025!About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersBlogMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.

Jesse has founded, operated and sold multiple online ventures. Jesse started SportsMemorabilia.com, growing it from a raw domain into the world's biggest autograph store and a Top 500 Internet Retailer. The company was sold to Fanatics, the global leader in sports merchandise. Before that, Jesse started and ran a direct-to-consumer online skincare brand that generated $48M in revenue in the first two years. Jesse sold the company to a direct-marketing conglomerate. Jesse is also Founder & CEO of DietSpotlight.com, a nutrition website with more than 130 million visitors and an Inc 5000 fastest-growing company in 2018. Jesse also purchased, developed and sold category-defining domain names, including Hobbies.com, Boating.com, Yachting.com and Biking.com. Before that, Jesse was Co-Founder and CEO of Soho Digital, a $32M digital agency with 200+ clients. He sold Soho Digital to a portfolio company of Insight Venture Partners. Before his endeavors in the Internet, Jesse worked and lived in Tokyo for six years. Jesse is a member of Young President's Organization (YPO), where he was Chapter Chairman and served on the regional board. He was also also a finalist in Retail and Consumer Products for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Jesse is an angel investor in Integral Ad Science, TMRW, Dstillery, Data.world, SKTCHY, Blanket and WhereBy.Us. Jesse holds an MBA from The Wharton School, an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania's Lauder Institute and a BA, with Honors, in Sociology and Asian Studies from UC Santa Barbara and Sophia University in Tokyo. [PARTNER WITH US] Get instant 1-on-1 access to over 26 of the top agents in the country to help scale your business.

Jesse has founded, operated and sold multiple online ventures. Jesse started SportsMemorabilia.com, growing it from a raw domain into the world's biggest autograph store and a Top 500 Internet Retailer. The company was sold to Fanatics, the global leader in sports merchandise. Before that, Jesse started and ran a direct-to-consumer online skincare brand that generated $48M in revenue in the first two years. Jesse sold the company to a direct-marketing conglomerate. Jesse is also Founder & CEO of DietSpotlight.com, a nutrition website with more than 130 million visitors and an Inc 5000 fastest-growing company in 2018. Jesse also purchased, developed and sold category-defining domain names, including Hobbies.com, Boating.com, Yachting.com and Biking.com. Before that, Jesse was Co-Founder and CEO of Soho Digital, a $32M digital agency with 200+ clients. He sold Soho Digital to a portfolio company of Insight Venture Partners. Before his endeavors in the Internet, Jesse worked and lived in Tokyo for six years. Jesse is a member of Young President's Organization (YPO), where he was Chapter Chairman and served on the regional board. He was also also a finalist in Retail and Consumer Products for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Jesse is an angel investor in Integral Ad Science, TMRW, Dstillery, Data.world, SKTCHY, Blanket and WhereBy.Us. Jesse holds an MBA from The Wharton School, an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania's Lauder Institute and a BA, with Honors, in Sociology and Asian Studies from UC Santa Barbara and Sophia University in Tokyo. [PARTNER WITH US] Get instant 1-on-1 access to over 26 of the top agents in the country to help scale your business.

Jesse has founded, operated and sold multiple online ventures. Jesse started SportsMemorabilia.com, growing it from a raw domain into the world's biggest autograph store and a Top 500 Internet Retailer. The company was sold to Fanatics, the global leader in sports merchandise. Before that, Jesse started and ran a direct-to-consumer online skincare brand that generated $48M in revenue in the first two years. Jesse sold the company to a direct-marketing conglomerate. Jesse is also Founder & CEO of DietSpotlight.com, a nutrition website with more than 130 million visitors and an Inc 5000 fastest-growing company in 2018. Jesse also purchased, developed and sold category-defining domain names, including Hobbies.com, Boating.com, Yachting.com and Biking.com. Before that, Jesse was Co-Founder and CEO of Soho Digital, a $32M digital agency with 200+ clients. He sold Soho Digital to a portfolio company of Insight Venture Partners. Before his endeavors in the Internet, Jesse worked and lived in Tokyo for six years. Jesse is a member of Young President's Organization (YPO), where he was Chapter Chairman and served on the regional board. He was also also a finalist in Retail and Consumer Products for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Jesse is an angel investor in Integral Ad Science, TMRW, Dstillery, Data.world, SKTCHY, Blanket and WhereBy.Us. Jesse holds an MBA from The Wharton School, an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania's Lauder Institute and a BA, with Honors, in Sociology and Asian Studies from UC Santa Barbara and Sophia University in Tokyo. [PARTNER WITH US] Get instant 1-on-1 access to over 26 of the top agents in the country to help scale your business.

On October 20, Moldovans cast their ballots in both a presidential election and a constitutional referendum — and the results shocked many. In the referendum, which asked whether the country should change its constitution to include the goal of joining the European Union, the “yes” vote won by just over 50 percent. Meanwhile, in the presidential election, pro-E.U. incumbent Maia Sandu came in first but failed to win an outright majority.  The day after the vote, Sandu accused “criminal groups” of attempting to undermine the democratic process by working with foreign forces to try and buy as many as 300,000 votes. Now, she'll face pro-Russian candidate and former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo in a high-stakes run-off scheduled for November 3.  What does all of this say about Moldova's political landscape and future foreign policy orientation? To find out, The Naked Pravda spoke to Moldovan journalist and writer Paula Erizanu and Ecaterina Locoman, a senior lecturer in international studies at the University of Pennsylvania's Lauder Institute.  Timestamps for this episode: (3:05) Judiciary Reforms and Controversies (6:25) The Referendum and Its Implications (9:47) Election Day Atmosphere and Concerns (12:28) Post-Election Developments and Fraud Allegations (17:01) Russia's Influence and Moldova's Future (21:26) Impact of the Ukraine War on Moldova (23:14) Kremlin's Strategy and Moldova's Challenges (25:03) Public Opinion and the E.U. Referendum (30:37) Moldova's Path Forward Prefer reading over listening? Subscribe to Meduza's weekly newsletter The Beet to receive abridged excerpts from this episode. Как поддержать нашу редакцию — даже если вы в России и вам очень страшно

In episode 79 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Ed Marcum, the Managing Partner of the Working Capital Fund, on the innovations creating a more transparent and responsible global supply chain.With over 20 years of experience in human rights and venture capital investing, Ed has worked across the for-profit, nonprofit, and public policy sectors.Previously, he spent more than a decade at Humanity United, guiding initiatives to address forced labor in corporate supply chains.He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA/MA from The Wharton School and the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.About the Working Capital FundThe Working Capital Fund is on a mission to improve the lives of marginalized workers, catalyzing economic justice by investing in innovative solutions that address the deep-seated challenges of global supply chains.Global supply chains are enormous, involving millions of workers across thousands of businesses. On average, a Fortune 500 company works with over 10,000 suppliers, producing the goods that consumers rely on daily.However, these supply chains are often associated with some of the most pressing challenges humanity faces, including forced labor, unfair wages, and environmental degradation.Annually, over $354 billion worth of goods are at risk of being tainted by forced labor, with more than 17 million workers trapped in modern slavery conditions.These challenges are often hidden deep within supply chains, making them difficult to detect and resolve. Moreover, supply chains are a primary contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating the climate crisis.How the Working Capital Fund Works to Create ImpactThe Working Capital Fund focuses on investing in technologies and solutions that address the injustices inherent in global supply chains.Through its strategic investments, it aims to create a positive impact on workers and the environment. Key areas of focus include:1. AI-Enabled Transparency ToolsOne of the biggest challenges in addressing supply chain issues is the lack of transparency. Corporations often do not have visibility into the practices of their suppliers, making it difficult to identify labor violations or environmental concerns.By investing in AI-enabled transparency tools, the Working Capital Fund is empowering companies to map their entire supply chains and assess risks in real time.These tools offer a clear view of potential human rights abuses or environmental risks, helping businesses make more informed decisions about their suppliers.2. Worker-Voice SolutionsEmpowering workers is a critical part of creating a fair and just supply chain. The Working Capital Fund invests in worker-voice solutions that give laborers the tools they need to hold their employers accountable.These solutions allow workers to anonymously report unsafe working conditions, wage theft, or other violations, providing valuable feedback to companies and regulators.With this data, stakeholders can take action to improve labor conditions and ensure that workers' rights are respected.3. Financial Technology for Fair PayEnsuring fair wages for workers is another priority for the Working Capital Fund.By investing in financial technologies, the Fund is helping to create systems that ensure workers are paid promptly and fairly.These technologies also help gather sustainability data on upstream suppliers, providing insights into whether they are adhering to ethical labor practices.With this information, companies can work towards ensuring that their entire supply chain is both economically and socially responsible.

What is the best way to measure National Debt Sustainability, and how does the US do on those metrics compared to other countries? In the first episode of the new season, hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen speak with guest Mohamed El-Erian about the intricacies of the national debt, different measures of sustainability, and the implications of rising debt for national and global economies. Mohamed, Jonathan, and Jules also explore the broader macroeconomic and geopolitical factors at play. They discuss the importance of demographic shifts as well as recent technological advancements (AI) for economic growth and our fiscal future.El-Erian is the former chair of President Obama's Global Development Council and former CEO of PIMCO. He is a Senior Fellow at the Lauder Institute. Find All Else Equal on the web: https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/allelse/ All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of the UPenn Wharton Lauder Institute through University FM.

Send us a Text Message.Summary: Janet and I talk all about what the Conservancy is and what they do!________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It's free if you want it to be!________________________________________________________Big Take Aways:- The difference between the structure of Dix Park and a typical City Park.- Janet's career journey and how it corresponds with the Dix Park timeline.- The current state of the park and upcoming milestones.________________________________________________________About Janet: Janet Cowell is CEO/President of Dix Park Conservancy and a corporate director. She was North Carolina State Treasurer from 2009-2016.Dix Park Conservancy is a non-profit that works in partnership with the City of Raleigh to create Dorothea Dix Park, a 308-acre site with a dramatic landscape and complex historical legacy one mile from downtown. The Conservancy has raised ~$40 million during her tenure and ~$70 million since inception.Cowell serves as Lead Independent Director for New Republic Partners, Chair of IFM's Global Infrastructure Fund Investor Advisory Committee, Chair of Wharton's Executive Education Board, and Chair of the NC Board of Science, Technology, and Innovation. She helped to found OnBoardNC, a non-profit organization promoting women on boards.Cowell held publicly elected office in North Carolina for fifteen years, including eight as State Treasurer. The first woman elected Treasurer, she managed over $100 billion in assets, and health and retirement benefits, for over 900,000 members.Cowell is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and earned her MBA and MA in International Studies from the Wharton School of Business and the Lauder Institute.Connect with Janet: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | TwitterMentioned in the show:Dix Park WebcamStone HousesGet Involved at Dix ParkArt at Dix - AttunEmail Janet - Janet.Cowell@dixparkconservancy.orgEmail Nick - Nick.neptune@dixparkconservancy.org________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It's free if you want it to be!Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with

It's no secret that handling medical data is complicated and time-consuming. Of course, the goal is to address the patient buried beneath the in-depth patient notes, multiple EHRs, and drug prescriptions. Perhaps technology can make that a bit easier! In this episode, we have the special privilege of hearing the research of two graduate students who have found the biggest pain points in our primary healthcare system and have brainstormed ways that technology, especially emerging AI, can help address these issues. Every listener will find a way to relate to the stories shared in this episode, and we hope our discussion about the short-term and long-term goals for the application of AI in medicine makes you optimistic about the future of primary healthcare! Trevor Martinez is a current master's student at the University of Pennsylvania pursuing an MSE in bioengineering. He is primarily interested in the fields of biomedical data science, healthcare, and medical devices. Pavan Patel is a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania pursuing a dual MBA/MA from the Wharton School and the Lauder Institute, and he is also a computer science student at Penn Engineering. Previously, he worked in healthcare at Hazel Health and in private credit and equity at Bain Capital and CI Capital. It was great to hear what these young minds came up with, and they graciously shared some of the visuals they created to explain information silos. If you want to view the visuals along with the podcast, make sure to watch via our YouTube channel! We also had Dr. Ross Koppel hop on this episode. Dr. Koppel is a professor of sociology and medical informatics at the University of Pennsylvania, a Senior Fellow at Penn's Center for Public Health Initiative, and a Senior Fellow at Penn's Institute for Biomedical Informatics. His hundreds of articles focus on the cybersecurity, usability, and ethics of healthcare information technology and has greatly impacted the field's understanding of how we can improve human-computer interactions and better integrate HIT into hospital workflow. He was the perfect person to chime in on Trevor and Pavan's research! Finally, we had the great pleasure of welcoming a new co-host to our podcast! Dr. Stacy Iannone is the project manager for Dr. Johnson's lab, which researches computationally-enhanced healthcare. She brings with her an extensive background in clinical research. We were so excited to have her share her insights and experiences on this episode!  We really enjoyed discussing these students' insightful research and debating how we see AI entering the conversation. We hope you enjoy listening!   Mentioned in this episode: -”5 Tactics to Break Down Silos and Support Cross-Functional Collaboration” by Rhonda Stewart   Check out Rhett McDaniel's newest album Rhett McDaniel's Contribution to the Noise Floor   Make sure to follow our Instagram, Twitter, Threads, and TikTok accounts so you can stay up to date on all our new content. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitter @kbjohnsonmd. You can also find us wherever you typically get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!   Instagram: @infointhernd  Twitter: @infointhernd  Threads: @infointhernd  TikTok: @infointhernd  Website: https://www.kevinbjohnsonmd.net/podcast

Show Summary MBA admissions veteran Kara Keenan Sweeney has joined Accepted. Formerly part of the admissions team at Wharton Lauder, INSEAD and Columbia Business School, she's not only an Accepted consultant but she's our guest on the podcast. Kara discusses various aspects of the MBA application process, including choosing the right schools, handling common challenges faced by international applicants, and approaching the essays and resume. She also touches on the qualities that management consulting firms look for in MBA recruits and provides advice for MBA re-applicants. Finally, she discusses the use of AI and ChatGPT in the admissions process and the importance of authenticity in application materials. Show Notes Our guest today is no stranger to Admissions Straight Talk. She's been on several times but wore a different hat. It gives me great pleasure to introduce Kara Keenan Sweeney, Accepted consultant. Kara previously served as the Director of Admissions, Marketing and Financial Aid at Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and Penn Law School. Kara has an extensive background in graduate admissions, starting with her master's in higher education administration from Columbia and including admissions positions at INSEAD, Penn State, and as I mentioned, Wharton's Lauder Institute. Most recently, she was a senior recruiter for McKinsey & Company.  Kara, welcome to Admissions Straight Talk. [1:24] Thanks, Linda. It's great to be with you on this side of the table. Glad to have you back, and this time as a colleague. Let's start with something really easy. How did you get into admissions? [1:32] Yeah, it was a little bit by happenstance, which I think is true for a lot of admissions professionals or higher education folks. I started working at Columbia University at the beginning of my career, and one of my first jobs was in student affairs at the business school, and I was working specifically with Executive MBA students as their... Directing a cohort through the two-year program, so working closely with admissions, actually. And I started to get a little bit of exposure to admissions and help out with interviewing and things like that. And then, a few years into that role, an admissions job opened up on my team, and I was lucky enough to get it. And the rest is history. That was, I think, 17 years ago, which is crazy to think about it. It's been that long. But yeah, I started in student affairs and navigated my way to admissions, and it's been a great experience. You have a wealth of experience in MBA admissions and a lot of it has been focused in the international business space. What do you think is critical for MBAs interested in international business, and specifically those programs that you've worked for? [2:31] It's funny as I'm thinking through the question again. So much of business education now is international. The cohorts and the classes are so international. I think Wharton's 30, 40%; Lauder, of course, is probably 50, 60%. So it's just such a global pool of students. Back maybe 30, 40 years ago, it was mostly Americans at Wharton or whatever. So it's changed a lot. Very global by nature. But for students who are looking at international business, it's looking at it in that global context. It's looking at it from a big vantage point. For Americans who are maybe looking to gain some more hands-on experience, maybe going to INSEAD or London Business School, having a “study abroad” experience can be a great way to really get that on-the-ground cultural immersion, language immersion in some cases. For some international students coming from outside of the US, coming to Wharton Lauder or Columbia Business School or any of the US schools is a great way to get that US or North America focus. Getting that on-the-ground experience is really invaluable. Working at Lauder and at INSEAD, it's funny,

My guest today is Mauro Guillén, the Zandman Professor of International Management at the Wharton School, is a renowned thinker in global market trends. His unique blend of sociological and economic expertise allows him to identify opportunities at the convergence of demographics, economics, and technology. With over 100,000 participants in his online courses, Guillén's influence spans the globe. He's transformed the Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies, earning the Aspen Institute's Faculty Pioneer Award.  The topic is his book The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Generational differences and perennials Age discrimination Cultural biases and stereotypes Flexibility in adapting to technological and social changes Government assistance and individual choice Gender and societal changes Fake news Flexibility in career paths Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

My guest today is Mauro Guillén, the Zandman Professor of International Management at the Wharton School, is a renowned thinker in global market trends. His unique blend of sociological and economic expertise allows him to identify opportunities at the convergence of demographics, economics, and technology. With over 100,000 participants in his online courses, Guillén's influence spans the globe. He's transformed the Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies, earning the Aspen Institute's Faculty Pioneer Award.  The topic is his book The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Generational differences and perennials Age discrimination Cultural biases and stereotypes Flexibility in adapting to technological and social changes Government assistance and individual choice Gender and societal changes Fake news Flexibility in career paths Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Martine Haas, Wharton Management Professor and Director of the Lauder Institute, joins the show to discuss new research into how global careers unfold over time and how it impacts compensation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate Gee hosts Boris Alergant, Ripple's Head of DeFi. Ripple has operated in the crypto space for over a decade and offers a range of blockchain-based solutions for businesses. In this episode we cover: - Ripple's original solution addressing cross-border payments inefficiencies - The XRP Ledger on which Ripple builds its products, and how it differs from other blockchains - How Boris views and defines decentralized finance and his role leading DeFi at Ripple - The development of automated market maker functionality on the XRP Ledger - Central bank digital currencies and other recent industry trends - Pursuing an MBA to transition into fintech/crypto - And much more! About Boris Alergant Boris joined Ripple full-time in 2019 and is now the company's Head of DeFi. Before joining Ripple, Boris earned an MBA and MA at the Wharton School and Lauder Institute. Prior to business school, Boris spent the first seven years of his career in investment banking and sales and trading at JP Morgan and MUFG. About Ripple Ripple Labs, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2012 with a primary focus on digital cross-border payments via a decentralized blockchain, XRP Ledger. Ripple now offers additional solutions to meet enterprises' needs with respect to digital assets. Ripple also works with central banks around the world to issue central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) on the XRP Ledger. For more FinTech insights, follow us on WFT Medium: medium.com/wharton-fintech WFT Twitter: twitter.com/whartonfintech WFT Instagram: instagram.com/whartonfintech Nate's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-c-gee/

Shawn Xu is a venture capitalist and current Chief of Staff at Lowercarbon Capital. Shawn believes in audacious founders and bold solutions to the climate crisis and we wanted to have him on CLIMB because he's not just an investor; he's also a relentless builder helping to expand Lowercarbon's platform and founder products. Shawn has personally partnered with ~50 companies to date and brings with him a wealth of knowledge on helping founders go zero to one, from ideation to product-market fit. As a Partner at On Deck's venture fund and accelerator, he successfully backed companies in over 20 countries, earning a perfect founder NPS of 100. Prior stints at Floodgate and First Round Capital's Dorm Room Fund propelled him into Forbes' 30 Under 30 for Venture Capital. Before his investing career, Shawn was a startup executive leading international expansion for companies like Square. His commitment to social impact led him to serve as a tech policy advisor to California Governor Gavin Newsom. A Silicon Valley native, Shawn earned his MBA/MA in International Affairs from Wharton and the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania after completing his undergraduate studies at UC San Diego. About VSC Ventures: For 20 years, our award-winning ⁠PR agency VSC⁠ has worked with innovative startups on positioning, messaging, and awareness and we are bringing that same expertise to help climate startups with storytelling and narrative building. Last year, general partners Vijay Chattha and Jay Kapoor raised a $21M fund to co-invest in the most promising startups alongside leading climate funds. Through the conversations on our show CLIMB by VSC, we're excited to share what we're doing at VSC and VSC Ventures on climate innovation with companies like ⁠Ample⁠, ⁠Actual⁠, ⁠Sesame Solar⁠, ⁠Synop⁠, ⁠Vibrant Planet⁠, and ⁠Zume⁠ among many others.

In this episode, Jesse Stein joins me to discuss the latest content marketing hacks, and the best practices when it comes to gaining market share in the digital space.Jesse has founded, operated and sold multiple online ventures. Jesse started SportsMemorabilia.com, growing it from a raw domain into the world's biggest autograph store and a Top 500 Internet Retailer. Jesse is also Founder & CEO of DietSpotlight.com, a nutrition website with more than 130 million visitors and an Inc 5000 fastest-growing company in 2018. Jesse also purchased, developed and sold category-defining domain names, including Hobbies.com, Boating.com, Yachting.com and Biking.com. Before that, Jesse was Co-Founder and CEO of Soho Digital, a $32M digital agency with 200+ clients. He sold Soho Digital to a portfolio company of Insight Venture Partners. Jesse is an angel investor in Integral Ad Science, TMRW, Dstillery, Data.world, SKTCHY, Blanket and WhereBy.Us. Jesse holds an MBA from The Wharton School, an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania's Lauder Institute and a BA, with Honors, in Sociology and Asian Studies from UC Santa Barbara and Sophia University in Tokyo.Jesse gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:55] How to create a system for content marketing and why it matters [4:15] Leveraging AI to help you with content marketing [9:30] Keeping your ego out of your content  [16:50] Not creating duplicate content [19:05] How to talk about your wins without being overpowering  [23:05] Creating content that is authentic and relatable  [27:55] Meeting your audience where they are [35:35] Learning from your mistakes and trying again [40:00] Jesse's book review [42:00] One key takeaway to implement right away Resources mentioned in this episode:The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott PeckConnect with Jesse here: www.instagram.com/audience.co www.twitter.com/audience.co https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessejstein/ www.Audience.co Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com 

In this episode, Jesse Stein joins me to discuss the latest content marketing hacks, and the best practices when it comes to gaining market share in the digital space. Jesse has founded, operated and sold multiple online ventures. Jesse started SportsMemorabilia.com, growing it from a raw domain into the world's biggest autograph store and a Top 500 Internet Retailer.  Jesse is also Founder & CEO of DietSpotlight.com, a nutrition website with more than 130 million visitors and an Inc 5000 fastest-growing company in 2018. Jesse also purchased, developed and sold category-defining domain names, including Hobbies.com, Boating.com, Yachting.com and Biking.com.  Before that, Jesse was Co-Founder and CEO of Soho Digital, a $32M digital agency with 200+ clients. He sold Soho Digital to a portfolio company of Insight Venture Partners.  Jesse is an angel investor in Integral Ad Science, TMRW, Dstillery, Data.world, SKTCHY, Blanket and WhereBy.Us. Jesse holds an MBA from The Wharton School, an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania's Lauder Institute and a BA, with Honors, in Sociology and Asian Studies from UC Santa Barbara and Sophia University in Tokyo. Jesse gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:55] How to create a system for content marketing and why it matters [4:15] Leveraging AI to help you with content marketing [9:30] Keeping your ego out of your content  [16:50] Not creating duplicate content [19:05] How to talk about your wins without being overpowering  [23:05] Creating content that is authentic and relatable  [27:55] Meeting your audience where they are [35:35] Learning from your mistakes and trying again [40:00] Jesse's book review [42:00] One key takeaway to implement right away Resources mentioned in this episode: The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck Connect with Jesse here: www.instagram.com/audience.co www.twitter.com/audience.co https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessejstein/ www.Audience.co Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com 

In this episode, Jesse Stein joins me to discuss the latest content marketing hacks, and the best practices when it comes to gaining market share in the digital space. Jesse has founded, operated and sold multiple online ventures. Jesse started SportsMemorabilia.com, growing it from a raw domain into the world's biggest autograph store and a Top 500 Internet Retailer.  Jesse is also Founder & CEO of DietSpotlight.com, a nutrition website with more than 130 million visitors and an Inc 5000 fastest-growing company in 2018. Jesse also purchased, developed and sold category-defining domain names, including Hobbies.com, Boating.com, Yachting.com and Biking.com.  Before that, Jesse was Co-Founder and CEO of Soho Digital, a $32M digital agency with 200+ clients. He sold Soho Digital to a portfolio company of Insight Venture Partners.  Jesse is an angel investor in Integral Ad Science, TMRW, Dstillery, Data.world, SKTCHY, Blanket and WhereBy.Us. Jesse holds an MBA from The Wharton School, an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania's Lauder Institute and a BA, with Honors, in Sociology and Asian Studies from UC Santa Barbara and Sophia University in Tokyo. Jesse gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:55] How to create a system for content marketing and why it matters [4:15] Leveraging AI to help you with content marketing [9:30] Keeping your ego out of your content  [16:50] Not creating duplicate content [19:05] How to talk about your wins without being overpowering  [23:05] Creating content that is authentic and relatable  [27:55] Meeting your audience where they are [35:35] Learning from your mistakes and trying again [40:00] Jesse's book review [42:00] One key takeaway to implement right away Resources mentioned in this episode: The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck Connect with Jesse here: www.instagram.com/audience.co www.twitter.com/audience.co https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessejstein/ www.Audience.co Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com 

Stephan Jacob, Co-founder and COO of Cotopaxi, joins Michael to talk about building an impact-driven business, how sustainability drives Cotopaxi's product development, managing a CEO transition, the proliferation of certified B Corps, donating revenue to fight poverty in developing countries, brand building and taking on North Face and Patagonia, and taking llamas on college campuses. With a humanitarian-drive and strong business acumen, Stephan's career in the COO seat began at Cotopaxi, following the sale of his company, Kembrel in 2013. During this time, Stephan reconnected with an old University of Pennsylvania Wharton and Lauder Institute classmate, Davis Smith, with the commitment to build a brand for those who shared their values: a deep-rooted interest in giving back and a passion for the outdoors. From there, came Cotopaxi, an outdoors brand, which has never wavered from its ESG principles and humanitarian focus. Under Stephan's stewardship, Cotopaxi has become a role model for how businesses can achieve the seemingly at-odds goals of making the world a better place while achieving growth. As a B-Corp using environmentally friendly sourced materials and ethically-sourced labor, Cotopaxi's values and colorful apparel have struck a chord with its customers, generating $100m in revenue, aiding 1.5 million people in poverty, and assisting 90k refugees throughout South America in 2021 alone.Where to find Stephan: LinkedinMentioned on the episode:Davis Smith, Cotopaxi's Co-founder & CEOBrad Hiranaga, Cotopaxi's Chief Brand Officer, General Mills' former Chief Marketing OfficerDamien Huang, Cotopaxi's President and incoming CEO,  Eddie Bauer's former CEOGrace Zuncic, Cotopaxi's Chief Impact Officer, Chobani's former Chief People OfficerB LabEgo is the Enemy

Jesse has founded, operated and sold multiple online ventures.Jesse started SportsMemorabilia.com, growing it from a raw domain into the world's biggest autograph store and a Top 500 Internet Retailer. The company was sold to Fanatics, the global leader in sports merchandise.Before that, Jesse started and ran a direct-to-consumer online skincare brand that generated $48M in revenue in the first two years. Jesse sold the company to a direct-marketing conglomerate.Jesse is also Founder & CEO of DietSpotlight.com, a nutrition website with more than 130 million visitors and an Inc 5000 fastest-growing company in 2018.Jesse also purchased, developed and sold category-defining domain names, including Hobbies.com, Boating.com, Yachting.com and Biking.com.Before that, Jesse was Co-Founder and CEO of Soho Digital, a $32M digital agency with 200+ clients. He sold Soho Digital to a portfolio company of Insight Venture Partners.Before his endeavors in the Internet, Jesse worked and lived in Tokyo for six years.Jesse is a member of Young President's Organization (YPO), where he was Chapter Chairman and served on the regional board.He was also also a finalist in Retail and Consumer Products for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.Jesse is an angel investor in Integral Ad Science, TMRW, Dstillery, Data.world, SKTCHY, Blanket and WhereBy.Us.Jesse holds an MBA from The Wharton School, an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania's Lauder Institute and a BA, with Honors, in Sociology and Asian Studies from UC Santa Barbara and Sophia University in Tokyo. [PARTNER WITH US] Get instant 1-on-1 access to over 26 of the top agents in the country to help scale your business.

Jesse has founded, operated and sold multiple online ventures.Jesse started SportsMemorabilia.com, growing it from a raw domain into the world's biggest autograph store and a Top 500 Internet Retailer. The company was sold to Fanatics, the global leader in sports merchandise.Before that, Jesse started and ran a direct-to-consumer online skincare brand that generated $48M in revenue in the first two years. Jesse sold the company to a direct-marketing conglomerate.Jesse is also Founder & CEO of DietSpotlight.com, a nutrition website with more than 130 million visitors and an Inc 5000 fastest-growing company in 2018.Jesse also purchased, developed and sold category-defining domain names, including Hobbies.com, Boating.com, Yachting.com and Biking.com.Before that, Jesse was Co-Founder and CEO of Soho Digital, a $32M digital agency with 200+ clients. He sold Soho Digital to a portfolio company of Insight Venture Partners.Before his endeavors in the Internet, Jesse worked and lived in Tokyo for six years.Jesse is a member of Young President's Organization (YPO), where he was Chapter Chairman and served on the regional board.He was also also a finalist in Retail and Consumer Products for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.Jesse is an angel investor in Integral Ad Science, TMRW, Dstillery, Data.world, SKTCHY, Blanket and WhereBy.Us.Jesse holds an MBA from The Wharton School, an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania's Lauder Institute and a BA, with Honors, in Sociology and Asian Studies from UC Santa Barbara and Sophia University in Tokyo. [PARTNER WITH US] Get instant 1-on-1 access to over 26 of the top agents in the country to help scale your business.

Jesse has founded, operated and sold multiple online ventures.Jesse started SportsMemorabilia.com, growing it from a raw domain into the world's biggest autograph store and a Top 500 Internet Retailer. The company was sold to Fanatics, the global leader in sports merchandise.Before that, Jesse started and ran a direct-to-consumer online skincare brand that generated $48M in revenue in the first two years. Jesse sold the company to a direct-marketing conglomerate.Jesse is also Founder & CEO of DietSpotlight.com, a nutrition website with more than 130 million visitors and an Inc 5000 fastest-growing company in 2018.Jesse also purchased, developed and sold category-defining domain names, including Hobbies.com, Boating.com, Yachting.com and Biking.com.Before that, Jesse was Co-Founder and CEO of Soho Digital, a $32M digital agency with 200+ clients. He sold Soho Digital to a portfolio company of Insight Venture Partners.Before his endeavors in the Internet, Jesse worked and lived in Tokyo for six years.Jesse is a member of Young President's Organization (YPO), where he was Chapter Chairman and served on the regional board.He was also also a finalist in Retail and Consumer Products for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.Jesse is an angel investor in Integral Ad Science, TMRW, Dstillery, Data.world, SKTCHY, Blanket and WhereBy.Us.Jesse holds an MBA from The Wharton School, an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania's Lauder Institute and a BA, with Honors, in Sociology and Asian Studies from UC Santa Barbara and Sophia University in Tokyo. [PARTNER WITH US] Get instant 1-on-1 access to over 26 of the top agents in the country to help scale your business.

Automating Small Business - Gordon Henry; Chief Strategy Officer, Thryv | The Riderflex Podcast As Chief Strategy Officer of Thryv, Inc., Gordon is responsible for planning and developing the company's strategy with an emphasis on growing Thryv's client base through new client acquisition channels. Gordon received a BA from Yale University, an MBA from the Wharton School, and an MA in international studies from the University of Pennsylvania's Lauder Institute. He resides outside Philadelphia with his wife and three sons. Thryv software, supports more than 40,000 local businesses across the U.S. We created a fully integrated, end-to-end customer experience platform so small businesses can reach more customers, stay organized, get paid faster and generate more reviews. With Thryv's platform, small businesses can manage their customers anytime, anywhere and on any device. Learn more about Thryv: https://www.thryv.com/ Watch the Full Interview: https://youtu.be/GPpamirEXEg We wrote a book! Get your copy of "The Riderflex Guide: Inspiring & Hiring". It contains 30+ years of experience in entrepreneurship and executive leadership. Managers don't always have all the answers. This guide can help with some of the most basic, but sought after answers. Get The Book: https://amzn.to/3TtfnQH Podcast sponsor: Marketing 360 is the #1 platform for small business and it's everything you need to grow your business. marketing360.com/riderflex #GordonHenry #Thryv #SmallBusiness #theriderflexguide #theriderflexpodcast #podcast #interview #entrepreneur #BestColoradoRecruitingFirm #BestExecutiveRecruitingFirm #headhunter #staffingfirm #Denver #Colorado #National --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/riderflex/support

Nestor Solari is Co-Founder and CEO of Sigo Seguros, an insurance technology company providing affordable access to car insurance for immigrant and working class communities. The son of Uruguayan immigrants, Nestor earned a BS in Finance from Penn State as the first in his family to attend college. He also earned an MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute, and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he attended as a Howard E. Mitchell Fellow. Nestor is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, and began his studies at the Universidad ORT in Montevideo, Uruguay. Before his graduate studies, Nestor worked on over $7.0 billion worth of transactions in Brazil, India, China, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Cambodia during his time at Goldman Sachs, Developing World Markets, and Creation Investments. He has conducted business in over 30 countries. He has spoken at dozens of events about entrepreneurship and building insurance technology, and was named one of the Most Notable Hispanic Leaders in New York by Crain's Business. Nestor has dedicated his career and volunteer efforts to helping underserved communities, educating young people, and increasing diversity across the industries in which he works. Learn more LinkedIn email: nestor@sigoseguros.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigoseguros/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sigoseguros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sigoseguros/ Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to Matt Stephenson, Edrizio De La Cruz, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, a long list of women in his life that led by example, in particular his Mom, and Fernanda Lima. Music: Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/si-suite/message

Nestor Solari is Co-Founder and CEO of Sigo Seguros, an insurance technology company providing affordable access to car insurance for immigrant and working class communities. The son of Uruguayan immigrants, Nestor earned a BS in Finance from Penn State as the first in his family to attend college. He also earned an MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute, and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he attended as a Howard E. Mitchell Fellow. Nestor is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, and began his studies at the Universidad ORT in Montevideo, Uruguay. Before his graduate studies, Nestor worked on over $7.0 billion worth of transactions in Brazil, India, China, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Cambodia during his time at Goldman Sachs, Developing World Markets, and Creation Investments. He has conducted business in over 30 countries. He has spoken at dozens of events about entrepreneurship and building insurance technology, and was named one of the Most Notable Hispanic Leaders in New York by Crain's Business. Nestor has dedicated his career and volunteer efforts to helping underserved communities, educating young people, and increasing diversity across the industries in which he works. Learn more LinkedIn email: nestor@sigoseguros.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigoseguros/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sigoseguros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sigoseguros/ Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to Matt Stephenson, Edrizio De La Cruz, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, a long list of women in his life that led by example, in particular his Mom, and Fernanda Lima. Music: Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/si-suite/message

Joseph Westphal, Senior Global Fellow of Wharton's Lauder Institute and former U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, joins Wharton Business Daily to talk about OPEC Plus Coalition's move to slash oil production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to More Equity. Today, we're bringing you a new episode from our Diverse Emerging Managers Series: The Next Wave — hosted by Gabby Cazeau. Today we speak with Miguel Armaza, founding partner of Gilgamesh Ventures. Gilgamesh is an early-stage fintech venture capital fund that invests primarily in Latin America. Before transitioning into venture capital, Miguel was a banker for Citi and MUFG across Europe, North America, and LatAm. He holds an MBA from Wharton and an MA from the Lauder Institute and has lived in several countries, including Bolivia, China, Russia, Ireland, Uruguay, Italy, and the US. Tune in as Gabby and Miguel discuss the unique perspective Miguel brings to the VC landscape and learn about early stage fintech in the U.S. and Latin America.

Regina Abrami, Professor & Faculty Director of the Global Program at the Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies at the Wharton School, talks about China's political landscape as President Xi Jinping is reelected for a third term in office - and what it means for China and other countries around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stack the Deck for FemTech Annual Census - https://www.bit.ly/3eCE0LEAs the Co-President and Chief Product Officer Jenny leads the product management, design and user research functions for Understood. After a decade of building innovative consumer products, she brings a user-centric and entrepreneurial perspective to her role as Chief Product Officer. With her specialty in launching and scaling consumer brands, Jenny also advises startups on how to build next-gen product experiences by applying a deeply empathetic approach to understanding and influencing user behavior. Prior to joining Understood, she led the launch of a new live-streamed, wearable-enabled fitness video product for fitness technology startup, ClassPass. Jenny holds an MBA and MA in Entrepreneurial Management from The University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton School and Lauder Institute.Understood.org is the resource for the more than 70 million people with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia. We help them understand and anticipate life's challenges, and build their confidence through personalized and expert-driven experiences, community and content.Understood.org is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation based in New York. For more information, to donate, or to become a partner, visit u.org/media and follow us on Twitter @UnderstoodOrg.Twitter @UnderstoodOrgInstagram: @understoodorgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/understoodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Understood

The Sales MBA: How to Influence Corporate Buyers by Douglas Cole About the Book: Contrary to many predictions, there is a growing demand for highly skilled sales jobs in the modern economy. Whether you're a salesperson or a knowledge worker, knowing how to influence corporate buyers has become a critical skill. But most sales books tend to be narrow and prescriptive. They focus only on tactics and tools rather than principles and mindset that can redefine your approach. This is a different kind of sales book. In plain and direct language, the author shows what it means to become a Strategist, a Change Agent, and a Decision Architect. Referencing the most important research and a wide assortment of field experiences, The Sales MBA explains how companies compete, how organizations evolve, and how people decide. Whether you sell to companies or lead others who do, this book will strengthen your credibility as a trusted advisor. About the Author: Douglas Cole is a sales leader at LinkedIn and adviser with startup accelerators in Canada and the United States, and a part-time university lecturer at the Rotman School of Management and the Schulich Executive Education Center in Toronto. Over more than 20 years in consulting and sales, he has sold tens of millions of dollars and software-as-a-service and advisory work. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School, a Master's degree in International Studies from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, a Master's degree in English Literature, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and English Literature, all from the University of Toronto. And, interesting fact – He is a big fan of the Hello Kitty brand! Click here for this episode's website page with the links mentioned during the interview... https://www.salesartillery.com/marketing-book-podcast/sales-mba-douglas-cole

In today's episode, we're discussing sales—but in a different way than we have covered previously on the podcast.  I have spoken often about why you should know how to sell and why selling is a critical skill for every leader and businessperson, but this episode is all about the structure behind an effective salesperson.  My guest is Douglas Cole, author of the new book https://www.amazon.com/Sales-MBA-Influence-Corporate-Buyers/dp/1988025850/ref=asc_df_1988025850/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598359157175&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10885003467005184264&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018838&hvtargid=pla-1657292146313&psc=1 (The Sales MBA). We'll dive into the traits of a successful salesperson and what skills today's salesperson needs.  About Douglas ColeDouglas Cole is a sales leader at LinkedIn, an advisor with start-up accelerators in Canada and the United States, and a part-time university lecturer at The Rotman School of Management and The Schulich Executive Education Centre in Toronto. Over more than 20 years in consulting and sales, he has sold tens of millions of dollars in software-as-a-service and advisory work. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School, a Master's degree in International Studies from The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, a Master's degree in English Literature from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and English Literature from the University of Toronto. He lives in Toronto, Canada, with his wife and two daughters. https://www.thesalesmba.ca/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/sholtodouglas/ (LinkedIn) If you like this episode, check out these resources.Podcast: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/sales-advice-with-morgan-j-ingram (Sales advice that actually works w/ Morgan J. Ingram) Podcast: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/5-sales-marketing-mistakes (Are you making these 5 sales & marketing mistakes?) Blog: https://www.jackiehermes.com/blog/you-should-learn-how-to-sell (You should learn how to sell—here's why.) More about the show: ​​http://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast (www.jackiehermes.com/podcast) Hit me up! https://the-art-of-entrepreneurship.captivate.fm/linkedin (LinkedIn) https://the-art-of-entrepreneurship.captivate.fm/instagram (Instagram) https://the-art-of-entrepreneurship.captivate.fm/tiktok (TikTok) https://the-art-of-entrepreneurship.captivate.fm/website (Website)

Olivia was born in the Midwest and raised in Northern California by parents who immigrated from Taiwan. Growing up, she loved the treats her relatives brought from Taiwan, and especially the warm memories of making boba tea together at home. After graduating from UC Berkeley, she managed partner relationships at a tech startup, where she met Pauline. She earned an MBA/MA from The Wharton School & the Lauder Institute, then led marketing teams at Estee Lauder for global brands like Clinique, Donna Karan Cosmetics, and Origins. Olivia's love of marketing and event planning led her to become a publicist for award-winning authors of Amazon and New York Times bestsellers. Olivia brings her love of food and expertise in marketing, business development, and sales to Twrl Milk Tea, as well as a strong passion for positive change and growth. Olivia is excited to share Twrl Milk Tea with the world. In her spare time, Olivia is an avid baker and bento creator.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Susan Fisher. Susan Bennett Fisher has been a lifelong student of personal transformation. She obtained her degree in Mathematical Economics from Brown University and her MBA/MA in Finance and International Management from the Lauder Institute at the Wharton School of Business. She then pursued a career in management consulting, high-tech marketing, finance, and operations in Silicon Valley. Despite her achievements, this career did not feed Susan's need for a deeper knowledge of her purpose, nor did it yield any real sense of fulfillment. When Susan's Natural Number 6 was first activated at the Coaches Training Institute's Leadership Program in 2002, she knew she had found her purpose. She has continued as a pioneer in the study and research into the 9 Natural Numbers, which has led to many new discoveries and a deeper understanding of the importance, power, and impact of Body of 9. An experienced speaker and teacher, Susan is on-staff at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur and has presented at events and conferences around the world, including Burning Man, the Spoken Word Stage, Envision Conference in Norway, and the Montana Mind, Body, Soul Conference. Body of 9 is Susan's true calling and passion and she has dedicated her life to understanding and teaching about this extraordinary discovery. In this episode we discuss The Body of 9, personal transformation, natural numbers, being seen and being acknowledged. Website - https://www.bodyof9.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/body_of_9        https://www.instagram.com/susanbfisher FB - https://www.facebook.com/bodyof9 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/body_of_9 "You know, back in the 1980's back when I was a young woman" - 00:01:49 "For many, you know, people describe it as woo, this is not woo woo" - 00:27:03 "My why is, I truly care, I truly truly deeply care about humanity, about people" - 00:50:06 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Susan Fisher. Susan Bennett Fisher has been a lifelong student of personal transformation. She obtained her degree in Mathematical Economics from Brown University and her MBA/MA in Finance and International Management from the Lauder Institute at the Wharton School of Business. She then pursued a career in management consulting, high-tech marketing, finance, and operations in Silicon Valley. Despite her achievements, this career did not feed Susan's need for a deeper knowledge of her purpose, nor did it yield any real sense of fulfillment. When Susan's Natural Number 6 was first activated at the Coaches Training Institute's Leadership Program in 2002, she knew she had found her purpose. She has continued as a pioneer in the study and research into the 9 Natural Numbers, which has led to many new discoveries and a deeper understanding of the importance, power, and impact of Body of 9. An experienced speaker and teacher, Susan is on-staff at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur and has presented at events and conferences around the world, including Burning Man, the Spoken Word Stage, Envision Conference in Norway, and the Montana Mind, Body, Soul Conference. Body of 9 is Susan's true calling and passion and she has dedicated her life to understanding and teaching about this extraordinary discovery. In this episode we discuss The Body of 9, personal transformation, natural numbers, being seen and being acknowledged. Website - https://www.bodyof9.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/body_of_9        https://www.instagram.com/susanbfisher FB - https://www.facebook.com/bodyof9 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/body_of_9 "You know, back in the 1980's back when I was a young woman" - 00:01:49 "For many, you know, people describe it as woo, this is not woo woo" - 00:27:03 "My why is, I truly care, I truly truly deeply care about humanity, about people" - 00:50:06 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

Discover what opportunities the Wharton Lauder MBA program offers [Show Summary] Kara Keenan Sweeney, Director of Admissions Marketing and Financial Aid at the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and Penn Law School shares how the program continues to offer global opportunities during a COVID influenced world. [Show Notes] Welcome to the 465th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Thanks for joining me today and whenever you're able to tune in. The featured resource for today's show is Fitting in and Standing Out: The Paradox at the Heart of Admissions. Your application needs to show that you're going to do both, and that's the difficult paradox at the heart of admissions. Master that paradox, and you are well on your way to acceptance. Download the free guide. It gives me great pleasure to introduce Kara Keenan Sweeney, Director of Admissions Marketing and Financial Aid at the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and Penn Law School. Kara has an extensive background in graduate admissions, starting with her master's in higher administration at Columbia, and then moving onto admissions positions at INSEAD, the University of Pennsylvania, Penn State, and now the Lauder Institute.  Can you give us an overview of the Wharton Lauder program for those listeners who aren't that familiar with it? [1:45] The Lauder program was founded in the mid-1980s by the Lauder family to work with Wharton to help educate and generate a new, globally-minded group of business leaders. When students come to the Lauder Institute, they're earning a Master of Arts in International Studies at the same time, they're getting their MBA from Wharton. Basically, it's an MA/MBA joint degree fully integrated into the MBA program.  When students come to Lauder, they focus on one of our six programs of concentration. Five of those programs are regionally focused. We have a program on Africa, East and Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America, and then what we call the SAMENA region or South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. That's our fifth regional program. We also have a global program for our students who have already had fairly significant global experience. In our regional program students are almost in every case also focused on a language. We have 10 languages of instruction at Lauder. When they come to Lauder they're already speaking a language at an advanced level, and then they'll continue to work on that language until they get to the superior or the fluent level over the two years as part of their studies at Lauder. It's a fully integrated joint degree. We have a small program with about 70 to 80 students a year. It's a really international community and just an amazing group to be a part of. Are you also a joint program with the law school? [3:22] That's right. Thanks for highlighting that. We do have a joint agreement with the law school as well. Each year we have a handful of students that do it. It's not really by design; it's a little bit by default. The law school has just less than 200 students a year over at Penn Law. Wharton is up to about 900. There are just a lot more MBA students. The Wharton program was founded to really work and fit in specifically with the Wharton school way back when it was founded. Our law school partnership is a little bit more recent, but in the class that's starting this summer, we actually have three incoming JD students. We're really happy to have them in the program. We love to have them, but we just tend to have fewer of them. Does the Lauder Institute only work with applicants interested in dual degrees? [4:13] Exactly. Lauder only offers a joint degree. Students take about two classes a semester at Lauder. They take their normal Wharton course load or their normal course load over at Penn Law. At Lauder, we borrow the credits from the other degree so that they can graduate with both because some of the L...

Episode #56: This week on the podcast I am thrilled to have Amy Norman. Amy is the founder and CEO of Little Passports, a series of award-winning and one-of-a-kind activity kits designed to awaken kids' curiosity about geography, culture, science, and art. Founded in 2009, Little Passports now has five subscription kits and a line of complementary standalone toys, games, and activity kits. Amy's sense of adventure began at an early age as she frequently moved between the US and England with her family, and was exposed to various cultures and traditions.  In addition to studying Spanish and International Studies at The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, Amy's countless travel experiences throughout her life further ignited her passion for learning about the world and sharing that excitement of knowledge with young children.  Drawing on this background, Amy designed Little Passports to give children the opportunity to see the world in a new way, via hands-on activities, exciting games, and stories that draw from science, nature, and global experiences. Amy is a well-versed leader with over 25 years of experience in general management, strategy, and finance from leadership roles at McKinsey and eBay. She is a member of the Small and Medium Business Council at Facebook, was recognized as an Ernst and Young Winning Woman, was a finalist for Entrepreneur Of The Year in 2019, and is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization.  I loved this conversation so much. Amy shares some of the personal struggles that she was going through in her life as she launched little passports. She also shares how mindset impacts what we accomplish in our lives. I was so inspired by listening to Amy's story. I can't wait for you to listen. Connect with Amy: Website Instagram Connect with Lupe: Website Instagram

In this special feature podcast episode, hear from a couple of current Wharton Lauder MBA/MA students at the University of Pennsylvania. Wendy Yu and Juliana Escobar, join Graham for an in-depth discussion about the dual degree program at the Wharton School. Learn how Wendy and Juliana came to Wharton and the Lauder Institute. You'll also get insights into their day to day experience in the programs, and some valuable advice on the admissions process! For further background on the program discussed, check out: https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/ This episode was recorded in Philadelphia, PA and Paris, France. It was produced by Dennis Crowley in West Philadelphia. Please remember to tell at least one person about the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast, and to rate and review the show wherever you may listen!

Impact through International Development with Stephanie von Friedeburg, Senior Vice President, Operations, at International Finance Corporation. This interview is dedicated to the Women Entrepreneurs in Finance Initiative: https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/t... Stephanie von Friedeburg is IFC's first Senior Vice President, Operations. She most recently stewarded the institution in the midst of the pandemic and led the implementation of IFC's strategy to create projects, attract private investment, and ultimately support a resilient and inclusive recovery in emerging markets. She currently leads all IFC investment operations and advisory services and manages IFC's $60 billion debt and equity portfolio in more than 100 countries. Her priorities include increasing opportunities for women, scaling up investments to fight climate change, and promoting digital development. Her career spans almost three decades in the World Bank Group. She started at IFC, where she also served as the first Chief Operating Officer and has spent more than two decades in investment operations, developing strong expertise in Africa and Central and Eastern Europe and in sectors such as telecom, manufacturing, and a wide array of technologies. In addition to an MBA from the Wharton School, she holds a Master of Arts from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

Nestor is Co-Founder and CEO of Sigo Seguros. An inclusive insurance provider focused on providing affordable access to car insurance. He founded Sigo while at business school after seeing family members struggle to buy auto insurance. Before his graduate studies, Nestor spent most of his career investing in inclusive financial institutions in emerging markets during his time at Developing World Markets and Creation Investments. He began his career in Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs. Nestor earned a BS in Finance from Penn State, an MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute, and an MBA from the Wharton School, where he attended as a Howard E. Mitchell Fellow. He's fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and began his studies at the Universidad ORT in Montevideo, Uruguay. Nestor has dedicated his career and volunteer efforts to help underserved populations, educating young people, and increasing diversity across the industries in which he works.

Apple Podcasts Rate and Review for SpotOn Nestor Solari is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sigo Seguros, an inclusive car insurance provider that primarily serves immigrants and other working-class populations who can't purchase traditional auto insurance. The company seeks to extend a helping hand to those whose financial metrics aren't seen as ideal by most insurance industries. Nestor believes the market for immigrants and other minorities locked out of traditional insurance will one day be the dominant market, and Sigo Seguros is simply leading the way. Nestor earned a degree in Finance from Penn State University, an MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, and obtained his MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Nestor joins us to describe Sigo Seguros's vision to serve the underserved in the insurance industry. He shares the ideas that led to where Sigo Seguros is today and explains how his career in finance allowed him to have a better perspective when he started an insurance company. He discusses the challenges of being a company that serves a relatively small market. Nestor also shares what we can look forward to from Sigo Seguros in the near future. "There's a lot of opportunity to be unlocked in building a community around insurance." - Nestor Solari Today on Spot On Insurance: Nestor's life in Uruguay and his aspirations as a young man How Nestor's career in finance got started The turning point in Nestor's life that made him come back to America How Nestor found a career in insurance Why Sigo Seguros primarily works with financial services serving underserved populations The main reason Nestor founded Sigo Seguros Why they don't use traditional financial metrics to underwrite insurance Why offering products and services for everybody does not truly serve everyone The challenges of building inclusive products The story behind the name of their company What it's like starting a company as someone outside of the industry How supportive Nestor's family was when he started small Nestor's relationship with Bryan Falchuk What we can expect from Nestor and Sigo Seguros Key Takeaways: In insurance, traditionally, the less you think about it the better. The fewer touchpoints you have with your insurance company, the better. Resources Mentioned: The Future of Insurance: From Disruption to Evolution by Bryan Falchuk Connect with Nestor Solari: Sigo Seguros LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Email: nestor@sigoseguros.com This episode was brought to you by….. Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America's Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com. Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week's episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you're learning, Spot Light your review on Apple Podcasts Rate and Review For SpotOn and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!

Nestor is Co-Founder and CEO of Sigo Seguros, an inclusive insurance provider focused on providing affordable access to car insurance. He founded Sigo while at business school after seeing family members struggle to buy auto insurance. Before his graduate studies, Nestor spent most of his career investing in inclusive financial institutions in emerging markets, and began his career in Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs. Nestor earned a BS in Finance from Penn State, an MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute, and an MBA from the Wharton School, where he attended as a Howard E. Mitchell Fellow. He's fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, and began his studies at the Universidad ORT in Montevideo, Uruguay. Nestor has dedicated his career and volunteer efforts to helping underserved populations, educating young people, and increasing diversity across the industries in which he works. Social MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nestorhugosolari/;  https://www.linkedin.com/company/sigo-seguros Twitter: @nestorsolari, @sigoseguros Instagram: @nestorhugosolari; @sigoseguros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sigoseguros   Highlights from the Show Nestor Solari is the child of Uruguayan immigrants, born and raised in NJ He started his career in Finance on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs as an investment banker He realized that was the path that he wanted, and moved into the Impact Investing space, which was primarily about microfinance investments to make traditional financial products more accessible to the broader population in Latin America and Asia In 2017, he went to business school with a goal of starting his own business At the same time, he saw people in his community and family having a very difficult time with insurance Getting it was hard, with lots of hoops to jump through Prices were very high with requirements for cash up front, and coverage was sub-par Nestor did not understand why, given the values he knew were part of the community, and wanted to address it Being from outside the industry allowed Nestor to see the issue from the customer's viewpoint because he had no existing biases or preconceptions at play The goal was to build an inclusive insurer and insurance experience: mobile-first, bilingual, and attacking the disparate impact of things like using credit score, employment and education in rating decisions An auto insurer providing affordable access to immigrants and the working class at the highest level The hardest part of the equation is how we do this, and starts with the end-to-end experience and getting more data earlier in the sales funnel Looking deeper into it, Nestor found that loss ratios for non-standard business are actually lower than in the rest of the market, but the operating expenses are higher, so solving this means being more efficient The first step for them was not just translating their experience to Spanish, but building it that way to begin with so it could be deployed natively in terms of language and culture, and smooth out the operation and customer experience in the process There's also surprisingly value in using less data in terms of avoiding rating factors with inherent bias, and instead looking to things like telematics to get a truer sense of the exposure than a rating factor could give you The team spent almost two years as an agent before launching their insurance solution to be sure they really understood the market and its needs rather than assuming anything about it The value in insurance is in lifetime value, but the existing solutions weren't seeing great retention because of how they weren't serving this market segment As of the release of this episode, Sigo has been through a soft launch, and has moved onto their official launch in Texas as an MGA, they just crossed the 10 employee mark, and closed their seed funding round The seed idea for Sigo started when Nestor was helping his aunt look at her finances, and saw $12 ACH fees on her insurance, which seemed odd to him. The deeper he dug, the more he found that was either difficult or expensive for her, and he found that his aunt was not alone. This episode is brought to you by Medallia (Medallia.com), and the book series, "The Future of Insurance: From Disruption to Evolution" by Bryan Falchuk (future-of-insurance.com). Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of UPbeat Music, available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Google Play. Just search for "UPbeat Music".

Hello, I'm Marina. I am a technologist, mom, podcast, host, leadership coach, cruciverbalist and aquarian ;) UNBOSSED IS... “Paths To Success of Amazing Women in Chicago” TECH & Other ​Non-Traditional Careers - Physicians and Surgeons (37% women), Computer Programmers (21% women), Firefighters (6% women), Chefs and Head Cooks (21% women), Sheet Metal Workers (5% women), Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers (7% women), Contractors, Financial Traders, etc.. HUMANITIES - To interview women dedicated to the humanities (languages, literature, history, jurisprudence) and other human areas like politics, activism, non-profit, and education in Chicago EXECUTIVES - To interview the only 40/700 CTOs , female CEOs, Board Members, General Counsels and, other Female Executives in Chicago Other Unicorns - To interview other amazing women doing their thing and creating their own way in Chicago I welcome you to ask questions, participate, and join me as we explore these topics by emailing me at marina@unbossed.io or visiting www.unbossed.io Available on- Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTz6_FepG04QTs1BjFLBjw/ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUhfH8E Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e7cWtBv Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/enjChPt And others.. Today's Episode: Interview with Leeatt Rothschild, Founder of Packed with Purpose, a corporate gifting company with a social mission. This episode is brought to you by Propllr. Propllr (pronounced pro-pel-er) is a public relations and content marketing firm that helps startups and entrepreneurs accelerate their growth by building brand awareness and customer trust. Whether landing a company profile or writing amazing content, Propllr makes everything easier for B2B and B2C startups – sales, lead generation, fundraising, recruiting, retention, SEO, and more. Startups can learn more about partnering with Propllr at propllr.com. Leeatt Rothschild has over 15 years of experience at the intersection of business, sustainability, and brand purpose. In 2016 she founded Packed with Purpose, a corporate gifting company that embeds social impact into the everyday act of gift-giving, from empowering underserved women with job skills to supporting sustainability efforts. Packed with Purpose gifts enable companies (from Fortune 500 to nonprofit organizations) to create societal impact while positively influencing their business across employees, clients and other key stakeholders.Prior to founding Packed with Purpose, Leeatt was Vice President of Advisory Services at Mission Measurement. In this role, she advised Fortune 500 Chief Sustainability Officers and executives on maximizing the impact and financial returns of their social responsibility initiatives. Leeatt earned her bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University and following graduation served two years in the Peace Corps in Paraguay, creating income-generating opportunities with local farmers. She earned an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, and a Masters in International Studies from The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. Recommendations: Podcast: Unbossed by Marina of course! How I Built This with Guy Raz: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti/support

Associate Professor of South Asia Studies at the University of Pennsylvania Dr. Deven Patel and Senior Lecturer of International Studies at the Lauder Institute in the Wharton School Dr. Sudev Sheth discuss Alexander the Great's campaign in India and fusion of Greek and Indian art and culture that took place in the following years.

Jerry (Yoram) Wind joined Wharton in 1967 with a doctorate from Stanford and since 2017 is the Lauder Professor Emeritus and Professor of Marketing. He founded the Wharton Think Tank – The SEI Center for Advanced Studies in Management and ran it for three decades. Among his many innovations at Wharton he led the development of Wharton Executive MBA, the Lauder Institute, the new MBA of 1990 and Wharton School Publishing. He has edited top marketing journals, published over 300 articles, manuscripts and chapters and authored, co-authored or edited 30 books, and received the 4 major marketing awards: Buck Weaver, Parlin, Converse, and AMA/Irwin Distinguished Educator Award. He was inducted to the inaugural group of AMA Fellows.  He was one of the original Legends in Marketing, with an 8-volume anthology published by Sage in 2014. He has consulted with over 100 companies, is a member of the executive committee of SEI, sits on the advisory boards of various companies and nonprofit organizations, and testifies in intellectual property cases. He is a trustee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Curtis Institute of Music and Grounds for Sculpture. He is a co-founder of the first private, non-profit university in Israel, The Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya. His current research explores marketing-driven business strategy, creativity and innovation; and challenging our mental models. His recent books include Transformation In Times of Crisis (December 2020), Can Art Resolve Conflict? (2018) Beyond Advertising: Creating Value Through All Customer Touchpoints (2016) and The Network Imperative: How to Survive and Grow in the Age of Digital Business Models (2016). He is a 2017 inductee into the Marketing Hall of Fame. He is the Co-founder of the Purple Project for Democracy and of the Reimagine Education global competition and conference.Jerry Wind Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania Transformation in Times of Crisis: Eight Principles for Creating Opportunities and Value in the Post-Pandemic WorldStanfordChris StantonThe Effective Executive by Peter DruckerReimagne EducationBob GarfieldPurple Project for DemocracyTim Prohm KellyOCGVictors & SpoilsBeyond Advertising 

In this episode, Erica Ross-Krieger interviews Susan Bennett Fisher, author, and CEO of Body of 9: Decoding Your Natural Physiology. Susan's signature approach is a powerful system of body-based natural number identification and teachings. Her work helps entrepreneurs and others gain a new and improved ability to acknowledge and appreciate the innate gifts they've been given.  Erica talks with Susan about all of this and more. Listen in as Susan shares:Her own journey into entrepreneurship.An overview and brief history of “The Body of 9.”The 9 Natural Numbers and a key descriptor and strengths of each type, along with the 9 distinct regions of the body that impact how we experience and interact with the world.How knowing our Natural Number can help us as entrepreneurs. A fun peek into the Natural Numbers / Natural strengths of celebrities that embody each type. (Plus she tells some about Erica's Natural Number:)An invitation to those listening to visit her website, read the book, and either self-identify your Natural Number or make an appointment for an on-line Identification. Key Takeaways:Knowing our Natural Numbers can help us understand the fundamentals of our thinking and beliefs, and give us insight into how we interact with others.The Body of 9 information helps entrepreneurs to communicate more effectively, live authentic and inspired lives, and make stronger decisions that suit our unique skills and talents.  Mentioned in this episode:• Body of 9 2021 Free offerings: https://bodyof9.com/resources-developing-bodyof9-practice/• Body of 9 Book:https://ericarosscoach.com/Bof9Book  Connect With Susan:Send a message: https://bodyof9.com/contact/ Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/body_of_9/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Bodyof9/ FB Author page: https://www.facebook.com/susanbennettfisher Pinterest page: https://www.pinterest.com/bodyof9/ Video Channels:Body of 9 Subscription Channel (Free & Paid Content):https://app.specialproject.io/bodyof9 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKr1U4zyB_4sETQTuYwt_YQ  Susan Bennett Fisher, CEOSusan Bennett Fisher has been a lifelong student of personal transformation. She obtained her degree in Mathematical Economics from Brown University, and her MBA/MA in Finance and International Management from the Lauder Institute at the Wharton School of Business.  She then pursued a career in management consulting, high-tech marketing, finance and operations in Silicon Valley. Despite her achievements, this career did not feed Susan's need for a deeper knowing of her purpose, nor did it yield any real sense of fulfillment.   When Susan's Natural Number 6 was first activated at the Coaches Training Institute's Leadership Program in 2002, she knew she had found her purpose. She has continued as a pioneer in the study and research into the 9 Natural Numbers, which has led to many new discoveries and a deeper understanding of the importance, power and impact of Body of 9.  An experienced speaker and teacher, Susan is on-staff at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA and has presented at events and conferences around the world, including Burning Man, the Spoken Word Stage, Envision Conference in Norway, and the Montana Mind, Body, Soul Conference.  Body of 9 is Susan's true calling and passion and she has dedicated her life to understanding and teaching about this extraordinary discovery. 

For this episode, our host, Shannon Falkenstein, speaks with Anne Olderog, an Acton Founder who has an impressive wealth of knowledge on education. She is also a Partner at Vivaldi, leading projects on growth/innovation strategy, positioning and brand architecture. She works with education companies such as Blackboard or McGraw-Hill to ensure that today and tomorrow's learners get the very best that education can offer. Anne holds an M.B.A. from the Wharton School, an M.A. in International Studies from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as an M.Phil in Management from Cambridge University. She is a Laureate of the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences-Po) in Paris, where she earned a B.A. in Economics & Finance. Prior to her business career, Anne received a B.A. in French Literature at the Sorbonne in Paris and researched policy issues for the French Parliament. She is fluent in 6 languages and consulted major corporations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany and Italy. In her (scarce) free time, she enjoys blogging on changes in education, engaging in virtual bike races, training her dogs and losing to her son in ping pong. Key Takeaways: 2:56 - Anne shares her story on how she started a school for her daughter 15:17 - On encouraging learning 17:44 - Teaching Compliance VS Self-Sufficiency 19:11 - Education can be a game 22:44 - Cultivating Children's unique creative minds and equipping them to be the leaders of tomorrow 24:42 - Anne's advice to parents 28:25 - What Acton Academy Verona is like 39:11 - Dealing with Covid 48:59 - Being Vulnerable in front of our children and role model how to deal with challenges, how we can take risks and how we can learn from our mistakes 53:45 - Anne's thoughts about college 56:32 - A metaphor that can help parents understand the microschool movement and the big seismic changes in education Quotes and Tips The best thing we could do for our children is equip them with meta skills that will enable them to be great with people, be great leaders, create following, articulate their ideas and ultimately be lifelong learners. The best thing you can do as Acton parents is unpush your own buttons. Learning needs to be as engaging as social media or else we'd lose their attention very quickly to video games. Ultimately, we want to educate citizens who are self-sufficient and who are equipped to make their own decisions and really contribute to the society in a meaningful way. Educating is so exciting in itself that we adults simply need to step back and let it shine. Mentioned Links: Anne's Article about Covid19- https://vivaldigroup.com/en/blogs/covid-19-changing-education/ Allison Gopnik - Gardener and Carpenter - https://www.amazon.com/Gardener-Carpenter-Development-Relationship-Children/dp/1536617830 Acton Academy Verona: http://www.actonacademyverona.org/

Leeatt Rothschild has over 15 years of experience at the intersection of business, sustainability, and brand purpose. In 2016 she founded Packed with Purpose, a corporate gifting company that embeds social impact into the everyday act of gift-giving, from empowering underserved women with job skills to supporting sustainability efforts. Packed with Purpose gifts enable companies (from Fortune 500 to nonprofit organizations) to create societal impact while positively influencing their business across employees, clients and other key stakeholders. Prior to founding Packed with Purpose, Leeatt was Vice President of Advisory Services at Mission Measurement. In this role, she advised Fortune 500 Chief Sustainability Officers and executives on maximizing the impact and financial returns of their social responsibility initiatives.  Leeatt earned her bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University and following graduation served two years in the Peace Corps in Paraguay, creating income-generating opportunities with local farmers. She earned an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, and a Masters in International Studies from The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.  Leeatt serves as a board member for the Anti-Defamation League, an advisory board member of Bright Endeavors, a mentor for Wesleyan University's Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship and Loyola University's Baumhart Scholars, and is an alumni of the Schusterman Foundation Fellowship.  https://packedwithpurpose.gifts/ 

Former Ambassador of the US to Saudi Arabia, Joseph Westphal, discusses his new role as a Senior Global Fellow at the Lauder Institute.

Recent Lauder alum Frank Desimone (WG'15) discusses his experience in the Penn Law and Lauder Institute joint degree program.

New global trends such as aging or geo-political risks compel companies to recast their growth strategies. Mauro Guillen of Wharton's Lauder Institute offers ways to navigate these uncharted waters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.