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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 52:34

In this episode of the podcast, we spotlight UVA's MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) program with a conversation with Jingjing Li. Li is the Andersen Alumni Associate Professor of Commerce at UVA's McIntire School of Commerce, and she also serves as one of the Directors of the MSBA program. Li's research interests are in artificial intelligence and big data analytics, with applications spanning search engines, healthcare, marketing, platforms, and public policy. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk with Li about her role with the MSBA program, her thoughts on the value and impact of the MSBA curriculum, her interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and more. This episode is essential listening for anyone considering UVA's MSBA program. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

ExecMBA Podcast #348: MSBA Spotlight | Jingjing Li, MSBA Co-Academic Director

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 52:35

In this episode of the podcast, we spotlight UVA's MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) program with a conversation with Jingjing Li. Li is the Andersen Alumni Associate Professor of Commerce at UVA's McIntire School of Commerce, and she also serves as one of the Directors of the MSBA program. Li's research interests are in artificial intelligence and big data analytics, with applications spanning search engines, healthcare, marketing, platforms, and public policy. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk with Li about her role with the MSBA program, her thoughts on the value and impact of the MSBA curriculum, her interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and more. This episode is essential listening for anyone considering UVA's MSBA program. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

Psychedelic Healing Industry: Research and Realities

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 30:11

This UVA Speaks podcast features Adelaide Wilcox King, Associate Professor of Commerce at the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. King's research focuses on the complex and evolving landscape of psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapy through her academic insights as a strategy scholar. She examines an industry transitioning from the underground to the mainstream, and the cultural and social history of these powerful substances. She shares that she is part of an interdisciplinary group of scholars and clinicians at the university who are exploring the potential and pitfalls of psychedelics in addressing mental health issues and the broader implications for society. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Adelaide Wilcox King is an Associate Professor of Commerce at the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. She specializes in strategic management and decision-making, with a particular interest in positive organization studies and the influence of executive psychology on how strategic resources and human capital are valued and allocated in organizations. Her current interests center on the burgeoning psychedelic healing industry, and the systemic and organizational possibilities and constraints associated with efforts to alleviate suffering at scale.

Best Practices of Working Remotely

Actualizing Success

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 20:49

In this episode of the Actualize Consulting podcast, Manager Jacquie Zirkle, Senior Manager Alysia Kennedy, and Senior Consultant Kathryn Williams explore best practices for working remotely. Their discussion delves into how Actualize Consulting has successfully transitioned from an on-site to a predominantly remote work model, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic. They also share insights into the benefits of remote work, including flexibility and a low attrition rate, their personal experiences with those benefits and challenges, and impart strategies to help you thrive in a fully remote workplace.Listen to Learn More About:Managing work-life balance while working remotelyPractical tools and strategies for building a productive remote workspaceStaying accountable using digital tools for communication and collaboration while minimizing distractionsBuilding and maintaining relationships with remote team membersCreating a flexible and productive remote work scheduleAbout Kathryn WilliamsKathryn has worked as a Senior Consultant at Actualize Consulting for over a year. She is a strong communicator and writer which has enabled her to work collaboratively with her team at Actualize and spearhead the creation of work products for clients. She is a skilled and dedicated professional with over 3 years of experience as a legislative and political intern. Throughout her career, Kathryn has worked closely with legislative teams to conduct policy research, provide expert analysis of congressional hearings and briefings, and easily communicate complex ideas. Kathryn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from the University of Virginia.Email: kwilliams@actualizeconsulting.com About Alysia Kennedy, CFAAlysia is a Senior Manager at Actualize Consulting with extensive expertise in designing and implementing technology solutions to complex business problems. Her strong analytical and data management skills are coupled with an in-depth understanding of complex financial instruments. She has implemented all aspects of Treasury Management applications, including cash management, liquidity management, foreign exchange, payments, securitization, deal management, risk management, accounting, and reporting, and managing the data flows into and out of the system across numerous clients in various industries. She received her B.S. in Finance, Information Technology and International Business from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce. Email: aalcorn@actualizeconsulting.com About Jacquie ZirkleJacqueline is a Manager at Actualize Consulting with extensive experience managing daily business operations, including overseeing all aspects of human resources, compliance, recruitment, and training. She maintains strong organizational planning, analysis, and problem-solving skills. Jacquie is certified as a CMMI Practitioner, a Professional in Human Resources, and she majored in Communications at the University of Pittsburgh.Email: jzirkle@actualizeconsulting.com Thanks for listening to this episode of the Actualizing Success Podcast! We hope you enjoyed the discussion and come back for more. In the meantime, don't forget to rate this episode and leave a review to let us know how you like it. Website: www.actualizeconsulting.com If you have any questions or comments, we'd love to hear from you. You can contact us at podcast@actualizeconsulting.com.

Kate Bennis - Deeply Heard and Seen

Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 44:38 Transcription Available

Kate Bennis is a professional actor and clinical social worker who draws from the skills and techniques of the theater, therapeutic training, and years of experience, to give her clients everything they need to communicate as their fullest, most perfectly imperfect selves.Kate's Presentation and Communication practice is grounded in practicing the skills that give the speaker freedom, agility, creativity, humor, ease, presence, and the ability to connect with their audience.This work helps clients to bring their most authentic selves to everything from wedding toasts to TED Talks, from political debates to flirting!A professional actor with over 40 years' experience in TV, film and stage, Kate has coached senior and mid-level leaders at American Express, AOL, Deloitte and Touche, Apex Clean Energy, the Southern Environmental Law Center, the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve Bank and the CIA; Harvard Business School Executive Education, Columbia University Executive Education, Darden Business School Executive Education, UVa's McIntire School of Commerce, and University College London. As the Lead Coach for the Charlottesville TEDx Kate has coached dozens of speakers and overseen the coaching for over 80 TED Talks. While with The Ariel Group Kate delivered trainings around the world, developed training curricula, and served as Director of Outreach.A licensed clinical social worker, Kate has worked with children and adults in a private practice as well as schools and prisons.She holds a BA in theater from Wesleyan University, an MSW from Smith College School for Social Work, and lives in Charlottesville with her husband and their two children.A Quote From This Episode"There was something about just listening and being heard that was so transformative, and that's my first example of my dad as a leader. He was a listener. He listened deeply to every single person without defensiveness and without a preconceived idea. He just was a deep listener."Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeBook - Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverKate on Linkedin Kate on Youtube About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Register for ILA's 26th Global Conference in Chicago, IL - November 7-10, 2024.Adult Development Pre-Conference SessionAbout Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: The Leader's EdgeBlogMy 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.

Trend Following Legend & Former Turtle Trader Jerry Parker Shares Timeless Advice & Do The Hard Thing

Smart Money Circle

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 48:04

Trend Following Legend & Former Turtle Trader Jerry Parker Shares Timeless Advice- Do The Hard Thing Bio: Jerry Parker is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chesapeake Capital. Chesapeake is a Commodity Trading Advisor in Tampa, Florida. Chesapeake uses a diversified, systematic, trend-following approach. Chesapeake seeks to generate uncorrelated returns across more than 400 global futures and securities instruments. He founded Chesapeake in February 1988. Chesapeake is a subadvisor to the Blueprint Chesapeake Multi-Asset Trend ETF, the Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF, and the AXS Chesapeake Strategy Mutual Fund. Jerry started his trading career in 1983 in Chicago when Richard Dennis hired him for the Turtle trading program. He received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia in 1980. Websites: Chesapeakecapital.com The fund websites are tfpnetf.com https://www.cambriafunds.com/mfut and https://www.axsinvestments.com/eqchx/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartmoneycircle/support

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Episode #240: Innovating College Admissions with Near-Peer Mentorship

The Higher Ed Geek Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 25:04

This week, Dustin chats with Sophie Smith, CEO and Founder of College Contact. Sophie shares her inspiring journey from founding the company in her dorm room to leading a successful platform that bridges the gap between high school and college experiences. She also details how College Contact leverages near-peer mentorship and advanced digital tools to revolutionize college admissions and student success.Guest Name: Sophie Smith, Founder & CEO at College ContactGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Sophie Smith is the founder and CEO of College Contact which serves the 75% of college applicants who apply alone every year. Since its inception, College Contact has served over 2,500 students, reached 16M people on social media, and grown their counselor network to 100+ college counselors nationwide. Sophie's accolades include being named Student Entrepreneur of the Year by the Charlottesville Business Innovation Council and winning the Global EdTech Company of the Year award from InvestHer. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.S. in Commerce at the McIntire School of Commerce with concentrations in Marketing and Information Technology, an Innovation Entrepreneurship minor and a track in Business Analytics. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/https://twitter.com/HigherEd_GeekAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and I Wanna Work There. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

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Wahoo Central Podcast featuring James Jackson

Wahoo Central Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 30:06

One of the Cavaliers' captains last season, Jackson is heading into his third year as a starting linebacker for defensive coordinator John Rudzinski. He's also a dedicated student who's on track to graduate from the prestigious McIntire School of Commerce in 2025.

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ICONS: Update your dreams as you go

The Financial Executive Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 16:24

Nicole Thorne Jenkins, John A. Griffin Dean of the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, talks about navigating transitions and the importance of updating your goals as your career advances. Special Guest: Nicole Thorne Jenkins.

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College Contact: Supporting Students & Families through the College Admissions Process

The TeacherCast Podcast – The TeacherCast Educational Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 34:06

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Sophie Smith and Leah Guesman from College Contact on the podcast to learn about the current state of the college admissions process. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … What is the current state of the College Admissions Process? Has the process changed at all in the last 10+ years? What is the current process for students to apply for their colleges? What advice do you have for students applying for college? What advice do you have for teachers interested in helping prepare their students for the application process? How did the idea of College Contact come about? Initial Success? The use of Social Media to gain traction in the community. Going from a Concept to a Business? Going from College Student to CEO. Standing up as a CEO at EdTech Companies. Meeting and Working with School Districts How can a School District reach out to College Contact? How can a Student reach out to College Contact? What do you hope the future of the College Admissions process looks like? Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Sophie Smith Sophie Smith, 23, is the founder and CEO of College Contact, a startup aimed at transforming postsecondary advising. Originally from Jupiter, Florida, she graduated from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce in 2023 with degrees in Marketing and Information Technology. The idea for College Contact was sparked in her UVA dorm room during the COVID-19 pandemic, following the viral success of one of her TikTok videos. This led to hundreds of emails from high school students, prompting Sophie to create a solution for better postsecondary advising. Inviting co-founder Leah Guesman to join forces with her in 2023, Sophie & Leah won all three UVA pitch competitions and secured a $1.025M seed round after graduation. College Contact, now a TechStars portfolio company based in Austin, Texas, has grown to include over 100 college mentors and four full-time staff. Sophie's achievements include winning Student Entrepreneur of the Year by the Charlottesville Business Innovation Council and speaking at the Tom Tom Festival in 2024. Leah Guesman Leah Guesman, 23, is co-founder and COO of College Contact. She is originally from Los Altos, California and graduated from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce in 2023 with degrees in Marketing & Economics. She has always had a passion for equity in education. She served as a member of site council during high school to improve equity across student groups, provided virtual tutoring to English language learners during the pandemic, and joined College Contact as one of the platform's first mentors. When

Introducing Not Another Investment Podcast

Not Another Investment Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 11:20 Transcription Available

Ever wondered how the seemingly complex world of financial markets and investing works? Brace yourself as we, led by yours truly, Edward Finley, seasoned Wall Street investor and sometime Professor at the University of Virginia, embark on an enlightening journey together to unravel these mysteries. Drawing from my popular course taught at the McIntire School of Commerce, we'll begin by stripping down the complex veneer of financial markets, exploring their origins, their functionality and participants, and the role of trading and innovation therein.Venturing forward, we'll simplify the daunting elements of finance theory such as the efficient market hypothesis and the role heuristics play in market behavior. We'll traverse through the world of equities, private equity, bonds, hedge funds, and real assets while juxtaposing theories with observed data. You'll gain insights into the art of portfolio construction and how investors amalgamate risks to meet their goals. As we go along, expect riveting interviews, deep dives into current events, and comprehensible reviews of scholarly papers. By the end, you'll be well-equipped to discern what the press talks about, making finance less intimidating. So, buckle up and join me on this exciting venture into the world of finance!Thanks for listening! Please be sure to review the podcast or send your comments to me by email at info@not-another-investment-podcast.com. And tell your friends!

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Matt Mueller: From Tailor-Made to TaiLOR-Made…Leveraging AI to Drive the Made to Measure Business with Knot Standard

The Retail Pilot

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 53:58

Ken interviews Matt Mueller, Founder and CEO of Knot Standard, the leader in premium custom menswear in the United States. Matt has been one of the most pivotal figures behind tech innovation in menswear over the last decade, creating the unique, AI-powered Style Wall and Fit App for Knot Standard, and holding numerous other patents. He has a 25-year record in global business and technology, having worked with firms such as the Advisory Board Company, Gannett, Harvard, and Dubai Holding. Beyond his professional successes, Matt is the extremely proud father of his five young children, and holds a degree in Finance from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia where he is also a Guest Lecturer. When he is not simultaneously working on Knot Standard or advising new startups, Matt and his family enjoy traveling around the globe.Key Takeaways of the Podcast Include:1. Matt, the CEO of Kot Standard, is a pioneer in tech innovation for menswear. He has over 25 years of experience in global business and technology, and has played a pivotal role in developing AI-powered style solutions for menswear.2. Kot Standard started as an online-only custom clothing brand based in Dubai. They focused on providing confidence through well-fitting, custom-made clothing. Over time, they expanded their offerings and entered the brick-and-mortar space with successful store openings.3. Technology has been a crucial component of Knot Standard's success. They developed in-house measuring apps and integrated ordering and supply chain systems, which enabled them to efficiently produce custom clothing without the need for extensive inventory.4. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Knot Standard introduced virtual appointments, which turned out to be a critical move for their survival. These virtual appointments, along with their technology-driven approach, allowed them to adapt and thrive in a challenging retail landscape.5. Knot Standard's innovative business model is now being extended to partnerships with established brands. They have partnered with retailers like Brooks Brothers and Nordstrom, leveraging their technology to offer custom clothing solutions within existing stores. This approach minimizes inventory risks and provides a new revenue stream for the partner brands.6. Knot Standard is exploring international expansion, considering opportunities in global markets. They believe that their technology-driven, custom clothing platform can be successfully replicated in various regions around the world.7. Business Growth: In the last 18 months, Knot Standard has experienced significant growth, particularly with partnerships like Nordstrom and Brooks Brothers. They now cover about $25 million in annual orders, with half of that coming from their online platform and the other half from physical stores.8. Revenue Sources: Approximately 25% of Knot Standard's revenue comes from software and wholesale installations. This is a significant portion of their overall business, and it is expected to grow in the coming years.9. Store Performance: Knot Standard's own stores have been performing exceptionally well, with an average four-wall EBITDA of 32%. This is significantly higher than industry averages, indicating the success of their approach to retail.10. Funding and Investment: Knot Standard has raised approximately $35 million in funding to support their growth. Their lead investor is a group called Provenance, which recognized the value of the brand's loyal customer base and high-end purchase behavior.11. Competition and Differentiation: Knot Standard sees its competition as not just other custom clothing brands, but rather the broader market of brands selling products. They emphasize their low return and remake rates compared to other custom brands, highlighting their unique value proposition.

Ep. 515 – Healing Through Psychedelics and Energy Work with Jeff Walker

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 58:10

Philanthropist Jeff Walker meets with Raghu Markus to discuss the emerging knowledge of psychedelics and energy work in the healthcare field.In this episode, Jeff and Raghu traverse these topics:Jeff's journey from the financial world into mindfulness practiceApplying mindfulness and spirituality to the business worldThe efficacy of meditation as a healing practicePsychedelic therapies from the 70's to the modern ageMusic and flow statesCommunity and the ‘we' instead of the ‘me'Subtle energy and biofield healing practicesRemote healing and cancer researchChakras, Ayurveda, Sound healing and energy workBeing addicted to the experience of psychedelicsDeveloping trust into connectivity and intuitionFinding your Sangha and having trusting relationshipsSharing in happiness and sympathetic joyPsychedelic Health EquityTrauma from migration and meeting basic needsPolitical concerns, decriminalization, and the need for good therapistsLinks & Recommendations from this episode:Check out The System Catalysts podcast for more from Jeff Walker and other change-makersAbout Jeff Walker:Jeff Walker is Chairman of New Profit, a social change investment fund and is Vice Chair in the WHO/CHAP Venture focused on frontline health. He also currently serves on the boards of the African Philanthropy Forum, Just Capital, UVA Center for Contemplative Sciences (where he is chair), Giving Tuesday, the Aspen Management Partnership for Health, and the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce, where he was president for 10 years. He is a Partner in Bridge Builders investment fund for Mindful Wellness. Walker co-authored the book The Generosity Network, about new approaches to gather resources to address causes each of us are passionate about. He also received the John C. Whitehead Award for Social Enterprise from the Harvard Business School Club of New York City. He is currently teaching, researching, and writing on the issue of systems entrepreneurship and systems change.“With psychedelics we've set up collaboration around psychedelic health equity. We have a number of people in some foundations working on this question: how do we make sure that if the MDMA is authorized by the FDA, which it should be next year, that people who are in the city and people who have high ACEs scores and people who are of color and have no income, will be able to access it?” – Jeff Walker----Discover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern. With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others.Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Adrienne McCallister, Google

The Platform Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 29:08

In this episode, Avanish and Adrienne talk about:Changes in the productivity space that have impacted Workspace's platform strategy (9:55)Balancing product and ecosystem developments while you scale (16:10)Taking a principle-based approach to building a platform (19:00)The necessity of a multifaceted strategy in creating a successful platform (20:30)Innovation and “first-of-a-kind” thinking in partnerships (22:50)Building a partnership strategy based on product and business goals (24:40)Creating missions at the business and team level to achieve your goals (27:40)Guest: Adrienne McCallisterAdrienne McCallister is the Vice President of Global Partnerships for Workspace and Messaging, where she oversees Workspace's productivity suite partnerships, as well as all Comms/Messaging partnerships, covering Google's consumer communications products Messages by Google(RCS), Meet, Dialer and Business Messaging.Adrienne's previous roles at Google include partnership lead for Android's U.S. carrier partners, Google's VR/AR/Lens efforts, helping to launch Chromecast, Google Home and leading its global distribution partnerships, as well as leading strategic content partnerships for Google TV. Prior to joining Google in 2011, Adrienne held senior business development roles at Associated Content (a Yahoo! company), Clearleap (an IBM company) and AOL. Adrienne holds an M.B.A. from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, and has a bachelor's degree in finance from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia.Host: Avanish SahaiAvanish Sahai is a Tidemark Fellow and has served as a Board Member of Hubspot since April 2018 and of Birdie.ai since April 2022. Previously, Avanish served as the vice president, ISV and Apps partner ecosystem of Google from 2019 until 2021. From 2016 to 2019, he served as the global vice president, ISV and Technology alliances at ServiceNow. From 2014 to 2015, he was the senior vice president and chief product officer at Demandbase. Prior to Demandbase, Avanish built and led the Appexchange platform ecosystem team at Salesforce, and was an executive at Oracle and McKinsey & Company, as well as various early-to-mid stage startups in Silicon Valley.About TidemarkTidemark is a venture capital firm, foundation, and community built to serve category-leading technology companies as they scale. Tidemark was founded in 2021 by David Yuan, who has been investing, advising, and building technology companies for over 20 years. Learn more at www.tidemarkcap.com.LinksFollow our guest, Adrienne McCallisterFollow our host, Avanish SahaiLearn more about Tidemark

UVC: Melody Koh from NextView Ventures on navigating early stage venture investing, empowering exceptional founders, fostering trust with founders and investing in the everyday economy

Understanding VC

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 55:58

In this episode we discuss:[00:00:00] Why Melody chose to stay in the US for startups and her hobbies growing up[00:07:00] What values Melody upholds as a VC when working with startup founders[00:12:00] The important lesson Melody learned in early-stage venture investing[00:13:00] Why Melody believes in investing in exceptional founders with high potential[00:18:00] Melody's hands-on approach as a VC and how she supports founders[00:21:00] The benefits of NextView Ventures' concentrated bets on startup founders[00:22:00] Why building trust is crucial in the VC-founder relationship[00:23:00] Melody's role as a VC and how she guides founders[00:25:00] How NextView faced challenges during COVID and supported a struggling portfolio company[00:28:00] The key trait that makes founders successful in the fast-changing startup world[00:30:00] Understand the mindset founders need to overcome obstacles and achieve their mission[00:32:00] Why startups should focus on problems in large, pervasive markets[00:35:00] NextView's investment thesis and the problems they aim to solve[00:37:00] How NextView supports concept-stage companies through their accelerator program[00:42:00] Meaning of different seed and pre-seed funding stages for startups and what matters most[00:53:00] Investors Melody would reach out to if she were starting a new startup todayAboutMelody is a Partner at NextView Ventures based in its New York office. She has spent her entire career working with technology and Internet startups as an entrepreneur, operator, and investor.Prior to joining NextView, Melody was Head of Product at Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN). Melody joined Blue Apron as the first product hire when the company was 18 months old with 20 HQ employees. She helped scale the business through hyper-growth (25x in 3.5 years) and to its IPO, building and leading a 35-person team across Product Management, Product Design, and Analytics/Data Science.Previously, Melody was a Product Manager at Fab.com leading marketing & analytics products and the founder/CEO of a seed-funded wine subscription e-commerce service. Melody was also a venture investor at Time Warner's strategic VC group and was a one of six inaugural members of First Round Capital's Product Co-op initiative. Melody began her career as a tech/media M&A investment banking analyst at Evercore Partners.Melody holds an MBA with Distinction from the Harvard Business School and a BS in Commerce with Distinction from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and son.

Faculty Representing Student-Athletes in Athletic Conferences and at UVA

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 33:02

On this UVA Speaks podcast, hear from Carrie Heilman, the William Stamps Farish Associate Professor of Commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. She describes her role as UVA's Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), advocating for student-athletes at the NCAA, the ACC, and UVA related to academics and student well-being. She explains new rules that make it easier for student-athletes to transfer schools and the use of “Name, Image, and Likeness” allowing students to profit from using their names and likeness without giving up their amateur status. A former Division I athlete, Heilman also discusses how she draws on her competitive spirit to lead and mentor her students in the McIntire Promotions course through a national advertising competition. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/dsGVAbmeO0-PsYsUxNHkqhByli5bquf1RCewiJZ5UBr-anG8_SFXv7ZrHxSBl6MReHvC2rxD2DQPI0yYLxBYCVBX4ns?loadFrom=SharedLink Carrie Heilman is the William Stamps Farish Associate Professor of Commerce in the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. She teaches courses in brand management, strategic brand consulting, and communications at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Heilman's research interests include modeling consumer choice and brand loyalty in frequently purchased consumer goods categories, customer relationship management (CRM), retail loyalty programs and strategies, and the impact of consumer promotions, especially in-store promotions, on consumer behavior.

Experience Darden #215: MSBA Spotlight with Professor Raj Venkatesan

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 58:50

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcasts, we catch up with Professor Raj Venkatesan. Raj is a member of the Darden Marketing faculty, and he is also a co-Academic Director for UVA's MS in Business Analytics, a partner program between the Darden School of Business and the McIntire School of Commerce. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk with Raj about his background, what he loves about the MSBA program, how the program's curriculum keeps pace with technological advancement, what skills will define the analytics professional of the future and more.

ExecMBA Podcast #276: MSBA Spotlight with Professor Raj Venkatesan

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 58:50

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcasts, we catch up with Professor Raj Venkatesan. Raj is a member of the Darden Marketing faculty, and he is also a co-Academic Director for UVA's MS in Business Analytics, a partner program between the Darden School of Business and the McIntire School of Commerce. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk with Raj about his background, what he loves about the MSBA program, how the program's curriculum keeps pace with technological advancement, what skills will define the analytics professional of the future and more.

SPOTLIGHT: Preventing Collaboration Overload With Rob Cross

The Talent Angle with Scott Engler

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 18:43

In this Talent Angle podcast, collaboration expert Rob Cross shares ways employees can become more efficient collaborators and reclaim and reinvest their time. Cross explains how small stressors throughout the work day are increasing, overwhelming and exhausting employees and lays out practical advice for addressing these issues. Rob Cross has studied the underlying network dynamics of effective organizations and the collaborative practices of high performers for more than 20 years. He is the Edward A. Madden Professor of Global Leadership at Babson College and the co-founder and director of the Connected Commons, a consortium of over 100 leading organizations accelerating network research and practice. Cross is a graduate of the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce, and earned an MBA from UVA's Darden School and completed doctoral work at Boston University. *This episode is an excerpt taken from our 2021 interview.

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Election predictions for the cannabis sector

The CannaTech Group

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 7:33

GUEST: Paul Seaborn, Assistant Professor at McIntire School of CommerceHOST: Harry Brelsford, The CannaTech Group Cannabis legalization goes up for a vote on November 8th for 5 states. Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, and North Dakota citizens will vote on the legalization and sale for adult use, while South Dakota asks whether possession of cannabis should be legal for adults but wouldn't establish retail sales. If these measures pass it would mean nearly half of Americans would live in states with legalized cannabis for adult use. Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group sits down with Paul Seaborn to chat about election predictions for the cannabis sector. Watch the Interview @ TheCannaTechGroup.com

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Growth Investing Leader: General Atlantic's Robb Vorhoff

GrowthCap Insights

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 22:02

For our 100th episode, it is only fitting we interview an investor at one of the key pioneering firms of the growth equity industry. I've heard others in the industry refer to the firm as “The Mighty General Atlantic”, they are indeed the gold standard in growth investing. In this episode, we speak with Robb Vorhoff, Managing Director and Global Head of General Atlantic's Healthcare Group. Robb was recognized by GrowthCap as a Top 25 Healthcare Investor of 2022. General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support for growth companies. Established in 1980, General Atlantic operates out of 15 global locations across five regions and is supported by 455 employees. The firm has $64 billion in assets under management. Robb is active on a number of boards including Alignment Healthcare, Equality Health, Included Health, Marathon Health, Oak Street Health, OneOncology, Stellar Health and Vida Health. Robb joined General Atlantic in 2003. Previously, he was an analyst at Greenhill & Co. He graduated with a BS in Finance from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show.

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Experience Darden #175: MSBA Spotlight | Interview with Trey Maxham, MSBA Co-Academic Director

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 47:35

In this episode of the podcast, we spotlight the MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) program with a conversation with James G. “Trey” Maxham III. Maxham is the William Stamps Farish Entrepreneurial Eminent Research professor at UVA's McIntire School of Commerce and he also serves as one of the Academic Directors for the MSBA program. In this wide-ranging conversation, Maxham reflects upon how the MSBA program has evolved since its launch in 2017, sharing insights about the inspiration for the program, how the program's integrated design leverages faculty and expertise from both Darden and McIntire, his experience teaching in the program and more. This episode is essential listening for anyone considering the MSBA Program.

ExecMBA Podcast #237: MSBA Spotlight | Interview with Trey Maxham, MSBA Co-Academic Director

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 47:38

In this episode of the podcast, we spotlight the MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) program with a conversation with James G. “Trey” Maxham III. Maxham is the William Stamps Farish Entrepreneurial Eminent Research professor at UVA's McIntire School of Commerce and he also serves as one of the Academic Directors for the MSBA program. In this wide-ranging conversation, Maxham reflects upon how the MSBA program has evolved since its launch in 2017, sharing insights about the inspiration for the program, how the program's integrated design leverages faculty and expertise from both Darden and McIntire, his experience teaching in the program and more. This episode is essential listening for anyone considering the MSBA Program.

Ep. 238 - Global Digital Divide: Understanding China's Role in Global Technology and...MicroCaps with Rick Carew, Visiting Lecturer of Global Commerce at University of Virginia

Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing Strategies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 57:40

For this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with Rick Carew, full-time investor as well as visiting lecturer at the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia and former Reporter and Editor at the Wall Street Journal covering Asia Finance. I recently met Rick via Twitter when chatting about one of the recent Due Diligence pods; after learning more about his background and expertise, we had to do an episode. At the University of Virginia, Rick has taught a course titled, "Global Digital Divide: Big Tech in a Multipolar World" that explores how executives and policymakers are grappling with the rise of Big Tech across the globe with a particular emphasis on Silicon Valley and China's tech ecosystems. Considering all the news around China, technology and as we discuss on the show, the implications of Chinese leader Xi Jinping's imminent re-election for a third term, I thought the timing was perfect to have Rick on to chat about all of these topics. And as a bonus, we also get into Rick's approach to MicroCap investing, his opinion on why investing in MicroCaps can generate outsized returns and of course, why investors should be highly skeptical of US-listed MicroCaps with operations in China. You can Follow Rick Carew on Twitter @RickCarew: https://twitter.com/rickcarew Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that integrates AI-generated call summaries and NLP search technology so their clients can quickly pinpoint the most critical insights. Start your FREE trial on their website: https://streamrg.co/PMC Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the SNN Network YouTube channel. I've provided the link in the description if you'd like to subscribe. You'll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, publishers of www.SNN.Network, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

How the PLA Applies Sunzi's Art of War to Contemporary Warfare

The Institute of World Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 60:14

Mark Metcalf, Lecturer in Global Commerce at the McIntire School (UVA), discusses "How the PLA Applies Sunzi's Art of War to Contemporary Warfare." This lecture took place at The Institute of World Politics on July 21, 2022. About the Lecture: Over the past decade, PLA-affiliated authors and publishers have produced numerous academically-rigorous texts that are used to teach its members about Sunzi and how his teachings should be regarded in the context of modern warfare. Many of the perspectives that are discussed are distinctly Chinese, not apparent to most Western readers, and provide unique insights into the ways that the PLA views modern warfare. About the Speaker: Mark Metcalf joins the McIntire School in 2020 as a Lecturer in Global Commerce teaching “Doing Business in China,” a seminar that investigates the historical, political, and sociological roots of business practices and norms in the PRC. Since 2014, he has taught courses in Chinese literature in UVA's Department of East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, including a semester-long seminar on The Art of War. Prior to UVA, Professor Metcalf spent over 25 years as a contractor working as a Signals Analyst, Systems Engineer, Project Manager (PMP), Technical Translator (Russian and Chinese), and Intelligence Analyst in support of the Department of Defense and other U.S. government agencies; assignments involved extensive travel to Europe, Asia, and Australia. This was preceded by service as a Naval Officer, during which he was initially assigned aboard a frigate homeported in Japan, where he qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer. He subsequently transferred to the Naval Security Group and spent the majority of his naval career as a Naval Cryptologist, retiring at the rank of Commander. Professor Metcalf's current research is focused on contemporary Chinese military perspectives regarding strategy and ethics. He enjoys translating and analyzing Chinese military texts in order to better understand the PRC military's approaches to decision making. He is particularly interested in understanding the uniquely Chinese historical and philosophical roots that engender such practices, perspectives that are often misunderstood in the West. Professor Metcalf has published his research in academic and professional journal articles and book chapters. He has been invited to the U.S. Naval War College to give presentations about topics ranging from the role of technical standardization in Chinese PLA Navy ship construction, to Chinese perspectives on the relevance of The Art of War to modern warfare. Since 2017, he has participated in the annual Regional Security Working Group held at China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing. IWP Admissions: https://www.iwp.edu/admissions/ Support IWP: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E231090&id=3

[REPLAY] - Larry Kochard – Endowment Professor (Capital Allocators, EP.11)

Capital Allocators

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 65:19

Larry Kochard is the CEO and CIO of the University of Virginia Investment Management Company (UVIMCO), where he provides leadership, connectivity to the University, and responsibility for the University's $8.5 billion long-term investment pool. Before joining UVIMCO in 2011, he served as Georgetown University's first in-house CIO. Prior to that, he was Managing Director of Equity and Hedge Fund investments for the Virginia Retirement System. From 1997-2004, Larry was an adjunct, and later full-time, professor at Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce. He spent his formative professional years in debt capital markets at Goldman Sachs, and corporate finance at Fannie Mae and DuPont. Larry received his B.A. in Economics from William & Mary, an MBA from the University of Rochester, and an MA and PhD in Economics from the University of Virginia. Our conversation covers tricky issues involving the internal management of portfolios alongside external manager allocations, UVIMCO's five core principals, and the consideration of absolute and relative metrics in asset allocation and performance. Our deep dive on UVIMCO's core principals and asset allocation provides an inside look at the subtleties required to maintain seemingly simple tenants. I'm quite sure everyone that touches the University of Virginia will come away thrilled that Larry is the steward of their capital. Learn More‍ Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn‍ Subscribe to the mailing list‍ Access Transcript with Premium Membership‍

The Year of Building Optimism Project & Equitable Development with Coby Lefkowitz – Ep. 66

The Placemaking Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 74:33

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram The Year of Building Optimism Project & Equitable Development with Coby Lefkowitz – Ep. 66 About the Guest We can't wait to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show we have Coby Lefkowitz. Coby is the co-founder and CEO of Backyard, an innovative real estate brand & operator that designs, develops, and manages multifamily housing in the country's most dynamic walkable neighborhoods. By leveraging exceptional design language and tech-enabled property management, the Backyard platform is transforming the way people live in, and experience, the communities around them. Coby is also a leading writer in the worlds of urban planning and real estate development, with a focus on exploring how to create more resilient, walkable, dynamic, and people-oriented communities. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Coby holds a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Environmental Planning, and a certificate from the McIntire School of Commerce. In this episode, we learned about the true meaning of “equitable development” and how it can be utilized in practice. We discussed the most important attributes of a successful development project. Last, but not least, we discussed his Year of Building Optimism project and greatest lessons learned from it! There is tons of great information in this episode! I hope you enjoy! As always, if you have enjoyed the show, please subscribe to the show and share with your friends in the industry. There will be more exciting conversations on the shows to come. So without further ado, let's start the show! To Learn More About Coby Lefkowitz and Backyard, Check out the Following Websites: LinkedIn - Coby Lefkowitz Twitter - Coby Lefkowitz Medium - Coby Lefkowitz Recommended Reading Section Join thousands of people Did you love this episode? Let us know by rating and review our show on Apple Podcasts. It's real easy - simply click the link below, scroll to the bottom of the page, and select “Write a Review”. Let us know what you liked best about the episode, and what others can expect when they listen to our show. While you're at it, consider subscribing to the Placemaking Podcast. When you subscribe, you can guarantee you never miss a conversation with one of our renowned public servants, architects, and esteemed developers. Subscribe now! Subscribe now The Weekly Real Estate Development Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

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Experience Darden #153: In Conversation | Professor Raj Venkatesan, Co-Academic Director, MSBA Program

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 45:36

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we catch up with Raj Venkatesan. Venkatesan is a member of the Marketing faculty at Darden, and he was recently named the Co-Academic Director for the M.S. in Business Analytics program, a one-year specialized masters offered by the UVA Darden School of Business in partnership with UVA's McIntire School of Commerce. Venkatesan's areas of expertise are customer relationship management, marketing metrics and marketing analytics, and in this wide-ranging conversation, he reflects upon his background, what led him to Darden, what he's researching currently and why he's excited about his role at Co-Academic Director. He also discusses the important role communication and messaging play in analytics, and why the human element may matter even more in the data work of the future.

ExecMBA Podcast #215: In Conversation | Professor Raj Venkatesan, Co-Academic Director, MSBA Program

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 45:42

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we catch up with Raj Venkatesan. Venkatesan is a member of the Marketing faculty at Darden, and he was recently named the Co-Academic Director for the M.S. in Business Analytics program, a one-year specialized masters offered by the UVA Darden School of Business in partnership with UVA's McIntire School of Commerce. Venkatesan's areas of expertise are customer relationship management, marketing metrics and marketing analytics, and in this wide-ranging conversation, he reflects upon his background, what led him to Darden, what he's researching currently and why he's excited about his role at Co-Academic Director. He also discusses the important role communication and messaging play in analytics, and why the human element may matter even more in the data work of the future.

049 - Chaitenya “Chat” Razdan: Changing the Way the World Looks at and Feels About Healthwear

Lead Like You Give a Damn

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 24:09

Chaitenya “Chat” Razdan is the Founder and CEO of Care+Wear, a healthwear company changing the way the world looks at and feels about healthcare. Chat left his career as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs to launch Care+Wear, creating products that bridge fashion and function. Care+Wear is focused on helping those inside and outside of the hospital feel more like people. Named one of the 100 most intriguing entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, Chat has been featured as one of the Rising Stars by Becker's Healthcare and named as one of the Top 40 under 40 Minority Healthcare Leaders by the National Minority Quality Forum. He has spoken at industry conferences including the Aspen Ideas Festival, Association for Vascular Access and Oncology Nursing Society. Care+Wear has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, Huffington Post, ABC, NPR, and more. Chat is a proud alumnus of the University of Virginia and received his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He serves as Co-Chair of his reunions for UVA and the Advisory Board for the McIntire School of Commerce, Co-Chair of the Alumni New Venture Challenge for Chicago Booth's New York chapter, is also involved with Ronald McDonald House of New York, the NYU Langone Patient Research Advisory Council, the Association for Vascular Access, and the Association for Vascular Access Beyond Acute Care Significant Interest Group, among others. Get in touch with Chat: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careandwear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careandwear Twitter: https://twitter.com/careandwear LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaitenyarazdan/ Book your free Strategy Flow call today! https://www.outfieldleadership.com/#call Purchase Dave's book The Self-Evolved Leader here- https://www.amazon.com/Self-evolved-Leader-Elevate-Develop-Refuses/dp/1626346801 Get in touch with Dave: Website: https://www.davemckeown.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemckeown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davemckeown1/?hl=en

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March 7, 2022: An update on construction projects at the University of Virginia, including a $350M Institute for Biotechnology; Recommended city budget does not raise real estate tax rate

Charlottesville Community Engagement

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 15:17

Seven days into March and we finally encounter a Monday. Will this day be any different from the six that have come before it? Certainly there is more light and green shoots from yesterday are a little bit longer. There are more bird songs in the air than this time last month. The perfect soundtrack for to begin another week of Charlottesville Community Engagement! I’m your host, Sean Tubbs. On today’s show: The University of Virginia’s Buildings and Grounds Committee gets an update on the next round of construction projectsUVa students vote to change the one punishment for an honor code violationMore examples of divided government as the Virginia General Assembly meets in its final regularly-scheduled week. Today’s first shout-out goes to LEAPYou don’t need the “luck of the Irish” to be safe and comfortable in your own home. To see what you can do to get the most out of your home, contact LEAP, your local energy nonprofit, to schedule a home energy assessment this month - just $45 for City and County residents. LEAP also offers FREE home weatherization to income- and age-qualifying residents. If someone in your household is age 60 or older, or you have an annual household income of less than $74,950, you may qualify for a free energy assessment and home energy improvements such as insulation and air sealing. Sign up today to lower your energy bills, increase comfort, and reduce energy waste at home!Charlottesville’s FY23 Budget posted - Rogers does not recommend a property tax rate increase Just as I was about to hit send today, interim City Manager Michael C. Rogers’s $216.17 million budget was posted on the city’s website. Rogers does not recommend an increase in the real estate tax rate at this time. However, Council can still decide to move forward with a ten cent tax increase, which would generate $9.2 million. “While the funding from that additional 10-cents assessment is in the presented budget for City Council to consider, the City Manager’s budget does not utilize thosefunds as part of the presented balanced budget,” reads Rogers’s letter to the Council. This budget is presented almost two years after the pandemic altered the economic situation. Rogers said there has been a rebound. “Sales tax is up 8.33 percent, meals and lodging tax are up 19.3 percent and 30 percent respectively,” Rogers said. “While the City’s unemployment rate was at acalendar year high in June 2021 at 4.1 percent, by year end it had plummeted to 2.35 percent.” The Commissioner of Revenue is recommending a decrease in the personal property tax rate due to the increased valuation, but the budget currently recommends that being kept at $4.20 for now. Senior Budget Analyst Krisy Hammill said the recommended rate would be unveiled during the budget process. Bond proceeds to cover the cost of the $75 million reconfiguration would not be authorized until FY24. The budget will be presented to the City Council tonight and the first work session will be held virtually Thursday beginning at 6 p.m. More details in a future installment of the newsletter. UVA students vote to end expulsion for honor violationsStudents at the University of Virginia have voted to end a long-standing tradition where people can be kicked out permanently for violating the honor code. Instead, the new single-sanction punishment will be a year’s suspension rather than the traditional expulsion. According to UVA Today, over 6,000 students voted on the proposal with around 80 percent in favor of the change. The University Board of Visitors met last week and President Jim Ryan told the group that he would not have voted to make the change. He also spoke of the enhanced community involvement UVA has made during his tenure. Ryan established the President’s Council on UVA-Community Partnership and a report was completed in February 2019. (read the report)“It has been in the spirit of what we can do together and the approach on affordable housing is a great example of that,” Ryan said. UVA has pledged to work with a private developer to build up to 1,500 below-market units and has selected three sites on land owned by the UVA or its real estate foundation. One of them is at the North Fork Discovery Park, and a rezoning for that project is making its way through Albemale County’s land use application process. “All of it going a long way to changing the narrative about UVA and about UVA’s relationship to Charlottesville and Albemarle County and I think that that’s a very good thing for the University,” Ryan said. “There’s still plenty of work to do but the conversation is different than it was four years ago.” Ryan also sought feedback on the University’s strategic plan and some of the initiatives within. One of them is to “Be a strong partner and good neighbor to the Charlottesville region.” (See all of the articles tagged Land Use - University of Virginia on Information Charlottesville) UVA committee gets update on construction On Thursday, the BOV’s Buildings and Grounds Committee met and discussed several matters of interest. There are several major construction projects underway with the most impact likely coming from the Emmet - Ivy Corridor where the School of Data Science is well underway heading toward a December 2023 completion date. The committee was briefed on some changes coming to UVA’s Capital Plan which has a budget of just over $3 billion, according to Colette Sheehy, Senior Vice President for Operations and State Government Relations. “We’ve actually completed quite a bit of work in the last year, $700 million worth of projects,” Sheehy said. “Some of the more notable ones include the University of Hospital expansion, the orthopedic center, and the Student Health and Wellness Center.”Sheehy said staff are proposing adding $411 million in new project, with $20 million of that just to plan projects. The proposed 2022 Capital Plan would be $2.67 billion. They’re also proposing removing a standalone project to construct a $60 million new building for the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. “We now are pursuing a partnership between the Karsh Institute for Democracy and the Batten School to provide some space for Batten within the Karsh Institute,” Sheehy said. That building will also be within the Emmet - Ivy precinct along with a new hotel and convention center. Construction of that building is expected to begin in late spring or early summer. Projects under construction are the renovations of Alderman Library, a new residence hall on Brandon Avenue, and the Contemplative Commons near the Dell stormwater pond. Projects in the planning stages include a football operations building, an Olympic sports complex, the Karsh Institute, and a new building for the McIntire School of Commerce. There are three new projects that will be added to the planning pool. “One is the Center for the Arts,” Sheehy said. “The planning authorization was included in Governor Northam’s introduced budget allowing us to actually use our money to do the planning. But that is a good signal the state is interested in funding that project in the future.”This authorization remains within the budget bill currently being negotiated in the General Assembly. UVA has an $11 million gift to cover the cost of the design work. There’s also a $4 million gift to begin planning work for a Center for Design for the School of Architecture and a $5 million gift for an academic building for the Engineering School.“We’ve done some planning already for both of those schools and there is a need for additional space,” Sheehy said. Four projects would be added for construction, with one of them being a $350 million Institute for Biotechnology. “It is a research facility with a manufacturing facility included in it that would allow us to produce research through to clinical trials for new drug therapies,” Sheehy said. “The intention is that it would attract many biotechnology companies that would want to work with our faculty and to locate in and around Charlottesville.” This project is also within both the House and Senate versions of the budget. Other new projects are additional landscaping on Ivy Road, HVAC work at Monroe Hall, and infrastructure at Memorial Gym to make it more accessible as well as ADA compliant. There is also funding for a study of childcare needs as well as a space study for nursing to accommodate more instructional space. The changes to the Capital Plan will be voted upon in June. Sheehy also said there will also be an update of the 2019 Parking and Transportation Study post-COVID. (read the 2019 study)“The president has asked us to go back and do a more comprehensive kind of broad-based look at the need for parking overall across the institution,” Sheehy said. One member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee suggested building additional parking on the other side of the railroad tracks south of the University of Virginia Health System. Sheehy pushed back. “We have to be careful that that’s a residential neighborhood and there are lot of issues to consider,” Sheehy said. “Traffic, neighbors, the needs of the health system. We will look at all of that.” The next meeting of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors is in June.Shout-out to the Piedmont Master GardenersThe second shout-out today goes to the Piedmont Master Gardeners to announce their 2022 Spring Lecture Series featuring leading experts on sustainable landscaping, indigenous gardening wisdom and small fruit production at home. For all four Thursdays in March, you can buy a virtual ticket for these informative events. On March 10, Renée Gokey and Christine Price-Abelow of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian will discuss “The Three Sisters: Indigenous Origins and Best Growing Practices.” On March 24, Jayesh Samtani will discuss “Home Garden Berries—Selection, Cultivation, and Growing Alongside Ornamental Plants”. To purchase a ticket and for the rest of the sessions, visit piedmontmastergardeners.org/events.General Assembly updateThere are only a handful of days left in the 2022 General Assembly, and there are several bills that are now in conference. I’ll try to track the progress as many of those as possible, but for now, here are some more bills that originated in the Republican-controlled House of Delegates that did not make it out of the Democrat-controlled Senate.A bill to delay the requirement of the State Air Pollution Control Board to implement federal Clean Car regulations failed to make it out of the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Natural Resources Committee on a party-line 7 to 8 vote. The House of Delegates had passed the Bill 52 to 48. (HB1267)A bill to allow hunters to go onto other people’s property to retrieve the animals they’ve killed also did not make it out of that Senate committee on a 10 to 5 motion to pass by indefinitely. (HB1334)A bill that would have required people seeking an abortion to provide written consent and undergo counseling was passed by indefinitely in the Senate Education and Health Committee on a 10 to 5 vote. (HB212)A bill related to abortion that would have made it a Class 4 felony to not treat an “infant born alive” passed the House on a 52 to 48 vote but was passed by indefinitely by the Senate Rules Committee on an 11 to 4 vote. (HB304)The Senate Education and Health Committee also defeated a bill to allow the Commissioner of Health to allow people to be exempt from vaccine mandates for religious reasons. That was defeated on a 9 to 6 vote. (HB306) Also passed by indefinitely is a bill that would have directed the Board of Education to provide alternate pathways for people who want to attain an advanced high school diploma. (HB340)Another would have created Parental Choice Education Savings Accounts. HB1024 passed the House of Delegates on a party-line 52 to 48 vote but was passed by indefinitely by the Senate Education and Health Committee on a 9 to 6 vote. A bill to prohibit the teaching of moral dynamics of race and sex had passed the House of Delegates on a 50 to 49 vote, but the Senate Education and Health committee passed this by indefinitely on a 9 to 6 vote. (HB787)A bill to require the Department of Planning and Budget to establish a program to reduce regulations and to limit spending by state government agencies made it out of the House of Delegates on a 51 to 47 vote, but the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted this down on a 11 to 4 vote. (HB244)That committee also killed a bill to lower the state’s gas tax rate for a one-year period. This was on a 12 to 4 vote. (HB1144)A bill to eliminate permanent lists for absentee voters passed the House of Delegates on a 52 to 46 vote but the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee voted to pass it by indefinitely on a 9 to 6 vote. (HB175)A bill that would allow some school security officers to carry a firearm passed the House on a 52 to 46 vote but was passed by indefinitely by the Senate Rules Committee on a 13 to 3 vote. (HB8)A bill that would have allowed high school students to be arrested for disorderly conduct on school property also was killed by the Rules Committee on a 13 to 3 vote. The House of Delegates had passed that 52 to 48. (HB89)The Senate Rules Committee also passed by indefinitely a bill that would have created a Commission on Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the Commonwealth. The vote was 14 to 2 on a bill that had passed the House of Delegates unanimously. (HB1057)Oral arguments scheduled for tomorrow in House 2022 race appealTomorrow afternoon, a three judge panel of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals will hold oral arguments for a lawsuit in which one party seeks an election in the House of Delegates this year. Richmond attorney Paul Goldman sued the Virginia Board of Elections last summer that argued the boundaries for the House of Delegates in the 2021 election were unconstitutional because they are out of date. For more on the case and how we got to where we are, I recommended reading Brad Kutner’s March 5 story on Courthouse News. Support the program!Special announcement of a continuing promo with Ting! Are you interested in fast internet? Visit this site and enter your address to see if you can get service through Ting. If you decide to proceed to make the switch, you’ll get:Free installationSecond month of Ting service for freeA $75 gift card to the Downtown MallAdditionally, Ting will match your Substack subscription to support Town Crier Productions, the company that produces this newsletter and other community offerings. So, your $5 a month subscription yields $5 for TCP. Your $50 a year subscription yields $50 for TCP! The same goes for a $200 a year subscription! 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Experience Darden #145: Spotlight on the MS in Business Analytics

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 43:29

In this special edition of the podcast, we spotlight the University of Virginia's MS in Business Analytics. The MSBA is a 12-month program offered in partnership by the Darden School of Business and the McIntire School of Commerce, and it is designed for working professionals seeking to learn essential and emerging data analysis techniques within a business context. We are joined for this conversation by two Admissions colleagues from the McIntire School of Commerce, Lizzie Batman and Mary Wells, as well as frequent Admissions podcast guest and Darden Admissions Committee member, Katherine Alford.

The ExecMBA Podcast #207: Spotlight on the MS in Business Analytics

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 43:29

In this special edition of the podcast, we spotlight the University of Virginia's MS in Business Analytics. The MSBA is a 12-month program offered in partnership by the Darden School of Business and the McIntire School of Commerce, and it is designed for working professionals seeking to learn essential and emerging data analysis techniques within a business context. We are joined for this conversation by two Admissions colleagues from the McIntire School of Commerce, Lizzie Batman and Mary Wells, as well as frequent Admissions podcast guest and Darden Admissions Committee member, Katherine Alford.

Dr. Tom Bateman - Proactivity

Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 40:13 Transcription Available

Dr. Tom Bateman is a professor emeritus with the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce. Tom's academic field is organizational behavior, including topics like leadership, motivation, decision making, job stress, and teamwork. Tom was the founder and long-time director of UVA's multi-disciplinary leadership minor open to students of all majors.Tom's career-long research interests center around proactive behavior (including leadership) by employees at all levels. Being proactive means much more than just starting a task sooner rather than later; it means thinking about the future and acting strategically to change current trajectories to avoid future problems and create better futures. With that definition in mind, he has been writing about psychology and leadership in the domain of climate change and sustainability.Now semi-retired and living in Maine, Tom still gives talks, revises his management textbooks, and writes for Psychology Today, Greenbiz, and The Conversation. And he remains a devoted fan of his hometown Cleveland sports teams.Connecting with TomTwitter: @thomassbatemanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-bateman-5734715A Quote From Tom's Writing"Your behavior is proactive when you choose it yourself rather than comply with external demands; you execute strategically more than mindlessly; you are future-focused rather than anchored in the present or past; and your intention is to change something for the better, thus to create a better future."Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeBook: Making Things Happen at Work by Sharon Parker and Uta BindlBook: Uncharted: How to Navigate the Future by Margaret Heffernan Podcast: Hopecast by Jane GoodallBook: Think Again by Adam GrantBook: The New Climate War by Michael MannAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals with a keen interest in the study, practice, and teaching of leadership.

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Empathetic leadership with Elizabeth Koehler

Her Success Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 31:07

We discuss: The power of leading with empathy and compassion and supporting other women.Tips and tricks surrounding finding a balance between fierce leadership and empathetic management.How to “take the stage” and own your own voice in your career. How these practices lead Liz to receive the 2021 Woman of Year Award from DiversityQ and InvestmentNews' Women in Asset Management Awards—USA Edition. Resources: InvestmentNews | Christine Shaw | BlackRock | Elizabeth Koehler | Guest Bio:Elizabeth (Liz) Koehler, CFA, has been in the financial services industry for 19 years and is currently the head of BlackRock's Advisor Insights team, which partners with financial professionals as they grow their businesses and serve clients. Her team is responsible for developing and delivering educational programs for financial professionals and investors, focused on practice management, portfolio construction and financial market insights. Prior to her current role, Liz led the US Wealth business strategy for BlackRock's Multi-Asset Solutions platform, where she was responsible for product management, business development and brand-building. Liz also led Product Marketing where she oversaw the development of content for BlackRock's open-end mutual funds, separately managed accounts and alternative investments. Liz earned a B.S. in Business from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia and a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two sons.

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Preventing Collaboration Overload With Rob Cross

The Talent Angle with Scott Engler

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 44:32

In this Talent Angle podcast, collaboration expert Rob Cross shares ways employees can become more efficient collaborators and reclaim and reinvest their time. Cross explains how small stressors throughout the work day are increasing, overwhelming and exhausting employees and lays out practical advice for addressing these issues. Rob Cross has studied the underlying network dynamics of effective organizations and the collaborative practices of high performers for more than 20 years. He is the Edward A. Madden Professor of Global Leadership at Babson College and the co-founder and director of the Connected Commons, a consortium of over 100 leading organizations accelerating network research and practice. Cross is a graduate of the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce, and earned an MBA from UVA's Darden School and completed doctoral work at Boston University.

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September 22, 2021: Charlottesville Fire Chief Smith explains new dispatch system, explains his vision for CFD in the 21st century

Charlottesville Community Engagement

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 16:26

Today's Patreon-fueled shout-out is for the Rivanna Conservation Alliance. What are you doing on September 25? That's the day when RCA staff and volunteers will spend the day at the second annual Rivanna River Round-Up, a community watershed clean-up event. Last year, nearly a hundred people helped remove sixty large bags of trash from waterways that feed into the Rivanna as well as over 120 discarded tires. The Rivanna Conservation Alliance will also accept specific areas that you might want to clean as part of the Round-Up. More information as well as registration can be found at rivannariver.org.On today’s show:Charlottesville Fire Chief Hezedean Smith explains changes to the EMS dispatch system to City Council UVA’s new hotel will have a rooftop bar The area’s regional planning body will be run a familiar face The COVID-19 pandemic continues with another 3,737 cases reported today by the Virginia Department of Health. In the past seven days there have been another 239 fatalities reported in Virginia. The seven-day testing positivity has fallen to 9.8 percent from 10.5 percent a week ago. In the Blue Ridge Health District, there are another 112 cases reported today and the percent positivity is at 7.1 percent. There have been four more fatalities reported since the last edition of this newsletter on September 16, 2021. The Blue Ridge Health District will hold a virtual town hall on the pandemic tonight at 7 p.m. If you have questions, you can send them in advance when you register to be on the Zoom call. (register)The person who has been serving as the interim director of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District has been given the job on a permanent basis. Christine Jacobs has been serving in the position since February and was hired after an extensive search. Jacobs took over the position from Chip Boyles who has been serving as Charlottesville City Manager. The TJPDC is a regional planning body that covers the city and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. When the University of Virginia’s new hotel and conference center opens on Ivy Road, there will be a rooftop bar. The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Visitors will meet Thursday to approve a change to the design for the six-story structure which is part of the Emmet/Ivy Corridor. Another future building is the Institute of Democracy and the Committee will consider design guidelines for that structure as well as a renaming proposal to the Karsh Institute of Democracy. They’ll also consider a proposal to name a new McIntire School building Shumway Hall and will consider the expansion of the Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital at the Fontaine Research Park. The latter had been originally proposed as a new structure at the North Fork Research Park, but the decision was made to expand in place. “The proposed project will renovate and update nearly 50,000 SF in the existing hospital and construct a 16,400 SF addition, allowing the hospital to convert from 50 beds in semi-private rooms to 60 beds in private rooms,” reads the staff report for the item. (meeting packet)In today's subscriber-fueled public service announcement: Lovers of used books rejoice! The Friends of the Jefferson Madison Regional Library will resume the tradition of their annual Fall Book Sale this October 2nd through October 10 at a new location! The Friends of the Library sale will take place at Albemarle Square Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Half-price days on October 9 and October 10. Questions? Visit jmrlfriends.org for more information.Charlottesville Fire Chief Hezedean Smith has been on the job nearly ten months and he had the opportunity Monday to talk about the department as well as to explain changes to the way the fire department dispatches ambulances. Earlier this month, representatives from the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad critiqued the new “proximity dispatch” system. (Story from September 8, 2021)“I’m appreciative of the many years of contributions from CARS for over 60 years and for our Fire Department for over 165 years and agree that working together collaboratively, we’ll be able to create a model system framework in this region based on 21st century concepts and strategies,” Smith said. In this community, emergency calls are routed through the Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Emergency Communications Center. Smith said there are initiatives underway to make the system more efficient.“This medical priority dispatch system will replace an almost 25 or 30 year old system that’s being currently used to triage calls that are sometimes not necessarily 100 percent accurate because it requires on information from the 9-1-1 caller,” Smith said.Smith said EMS services across the nation are working to implement something called EMS Agenda 2050 which seeks to position public safety calls as people-centered. “It talks about how EMS personnel must have immediate access to resources that they need for patients including health care providers, social services, and other community resources,” Smith said. In his tenure, Smith said he has realigned the command structure of the Fire Department to better meet those goals and others. One of those is the Neighborhood Risk Reduction program which seeks to inform residents about the specific hazards that face specific demographics and geographic areas. A StoryMap on this program is available online:“So for example if you want to look at 10th and Page, what’s going on in 10th and Page, you can see what the community profile looks like and this is a compilation of various data sources that are out there,” Smith said. “This neighborhood is first in cardiac arrests. Third for structure fires, diabetic emergencies, cardiac emergencies, falls.” Smith said knowing that information can help with preparations and community outreach. As it relates to the dispatch system, Smith said everyone wants a system that works but there are disagreements about whether the recent change to the proximity dispatch system has been beneficial. Chief Smith said he is in frequent conversations with Albemarle Fire and Rescue Chief Dan Eggleston. “Chief Eggleston and I have the same vision for this system delivery in this region so we have conversations about what the future should look like in this system,” Smith said. Smith said while he intends to collaborate with CARS but if they cannot meet a desired level of service, the city will provide the service instead with professional crews whose salaries are covered by tax dollars. At issue is how to get service calls to get to the scene more quickly with a travel time target of four minutes. Also at issue is the difference between Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS). Here’s Deputy Chief Mike Rogers with an explanation. “The basic life support level is emergency medical technician basic,” Rogers said. “That’s a requisite for the jobs that the firefighters here at the Charlottesville Fire Department have and that’s the basic level. Bleeding wound care, CPR to the basic life support level, basic anatomy and physiology of being able to take care of the patient.” Advanced Life Support requires more training to allow care at a trauma level. “And essentially that allows the EMT to begin to place IV’s, give some limited amounts of medication,” Rogers said. Chief Smith said the system that has been in place is due for a replacement to increase the chances of a patients’ survival by ensuring all calls have the chance of receiving ALS. “The triage protocols that are in place are greater than 20 years old so the move to a 21st century protocol and electronic framework is underway currently,” Smith said. “Oftentimes the basic life support if all you have is an EMT who cannot execute any advanced skills, that patient does not have getting anything done pre-hospital unless there’s a call for the Fire Department to come and provide ALC which oftentimes delays care even more.”The proximity dispatch system uses algorithms to dispatch calls using automatic vehicle localities and the global positioning system. Chief Smith acknowledges that that the system has caused concerns, but also notes that Albemarle County initiated proximity dispatch in recent years. He also presented evidence that shows how the system is working to increase response times in some neighborhoods. In all, he gave an hour-long lecture that is a must-view for anyone interested in this topic. (watch on BoxCast)During his hour-long presentation, Chief Smith said that “what can be measured can be improved.” “Seventy-one percent of the time in FY21, the first arriving CARS unit on the scene met the performance benchmark for turnout and time,” Smith said. “Not bad. Actually decent! But there’s opportunities for improvement.”However, CARS’ performance on more advanced calls were much lower. Chief Smith said CARS met these calls on time ten percent in FY21. But here’s where the need for better metrics comes in.“The system is designed in a way that the numbers for ALS versus BLS are not necessarily clearly defined because the protocols vary in how the system was set up but essentially there are opportunities for improvement,” Smith said. Smith said the Charlottesville Fire Department’s results on more advanced calls could also use improvement. “Here we have a 58 percent metric that we’re not doing well,” Smith said. “There’s opportunities for improvement here for CFD as well,” Smith said. During the public comment period, UVA trauma surgeon Forest Calland took the opportunity to ask Smith a series of questions and to question the idea of sending ALS units to as many calls as possible. “There’s just simply no evidence pointing to the benefit of having response teams under four minutes for BLS calls and there’s no evidence that sending paramedics to BLS calls is of any benefit,” Dr. Calland said. Last year, Charlottesville a federal grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to hire additional firefighters. Dr. Calland said he is concerned by prioritizing ALScalls, the city will lose the financial benefit of volunteer labor. “Your system is going to cost $2.5 million additional per year once your grant runs out,” Calland said. “Is the City Council prepared to take this money out of the taxpayers’ pockets when CARS has been providing this service for free for the last 50 years?”Chief Smith said his presentation was to prepare for the future, and not debate the past. In addressing the questions, he said the SAFER grant was to ensure firefighting capacity and he acknowledged a need to address capacity issues. “I will not be satisfied having insufficient firefighters on the fireground and potentially risking losing a firefighter,” Smith said. “Ultimately the staffing limits will have to be addressed.”Chief Smith said he would be willing to meet with CARS officials when the time is appropriate. “But the idea is to have a conversation because what we have done for the last 60 years or what we’ve done for the last 165, if we continue to do that I don’t think we will move forward with meeting the needs of this community,” Smith said. Charlottesville’s arrangement with CARS is in a memorandum of understanding that has both an operational and a budgetary component. City Attorney Lisa Robertson had suggested that Chief Smith not meet with CARS management while disputes were ironed out.“I think the two issues were conflating and they need to be separate,” Robertson said. “The financial relates to the other but they’re two separate issues. In both issues, both the city manager and the fire chief will have to sit down with CARS and work through both sets of issues. It has absolutely not ever been by intention to tell anyone that you can’t sit down and talk to each other because of legal issues. These are almost purely operational and financial issues.”If you want to know about how emergency services operates in the area do take a look or listen to the whole discussion. (watch on BoxCast)Thanks for listening! Please forward this on to others, and please ask questions in the comment section below! This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

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Preparing Your Finances to Hire in Your Business with Nadia Anderson

Process to Profitability

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 46:55

I'm so thrilled to have Nadia back on the show, this time to talk about preparing to hire in your business. We start by covering how you can know it's the right time to hire and the steps you need to take before bringing someone into your business. Nadia talks about budgeting for future hires and choosing between a contractor and an employee. We also discuss how you can evaluate if an employee is giving you a good return on your investment and the mistakes she sees people make when it comes to finances and hiring. Topics Discussed: How does a business owner know when it's the right time to hire The steps you need to take before hiring someone Budgeting for hiring in the future The difference between a contractor and an employee and deciding which is the right fit for your business Evaluating if an employee is worth the investment Mistakes Nadia sees people make when it comes to hiring for their business Resources Discussed: Free Guide Connect with Nadia: Born, raised, rooted, and rising in Richmond, Virginia, Nadia S. Anderson is a believer, a connector, and a dreamer. A proud graduate of Richmond Community High School and the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, Nadia is an accounting expert, certified public accountant, and certified wedding and event planner with twenty years of experience. She enjoys sharing her smarts, giving practical advice to boost confidence with money matters, and inspiring others to choose a life they love. A serial entrepreneur, Nadia supports small business owners and non-profit organizations through The Anderson Accounting Group. She combines creativity with her business experience to delight and inspire clients and guests of Virginia Grace, an event management company that will reopen in 2022. Later this summer, she'll launch Lavender Hill, a co-working space that seeks to be an oasis of ease and enjoyment for entrepreneurs. In all her efforts Nadia seeks to protect her peace and promote the value of rest and play in the rhythm of productivity. She's currently imagining a resource to help you stress less and chase joy, and byblackrichmond.com, an initiative designed to close the racial wealth gap by cultivating Black excellence. Website Instagram Lavender Hill Virginia Grace Events

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Peter Burns, Serial Entrepreneur

OC Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 48:34

About Peter J. Burns III Peter J. Burns III is a serial entrepreneur, who has demonstrated time and time again that he has a keen eye for creating innovative businesses and partnerships. Based today in Del Mar, California, Burns grew up in a well-established New England family in New Canaan, Connecticut. He was briefly educated at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School at West Point, the University of Virginia (UVa), and finally the Harvard Business School's Owners and Presidents Management Program. While his two younger brothers went on to have successful business careers, Burns chose the life of an entrepreneur. Burns adds that his "official" career as an entrepreneur started as a result of his enrollment in an Entrepreneurship course at UVa's venerable McIntire School of Commerce. His business plan for that course was importing mopeds (motorized bikes) to the US from Europe and renting them to tourists at US resorts. “I executed my business plan on Nantucket after my class was over, made a small fortune and never looked back,” said Burns. Burns started hundreds of businesses over the next two decades. He then moved to Arizona in the early 2000s and became a pro bono adjunct faculty member at the highly respected Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University. In 2006, he took his teaching practice across town to Grand Canyon University and its entrepreneur-like founder Brent Richardson, where the two men would launch the nation's first College of Entrepreneurship at GCU. “The spark behind the college was ignited only a month ago by Peter Burns, a self-made millionaire who is teaching entrepreneur education classes at Arizona State University's Barrett Honors College,” according to the Phoenix Business Journal. “Burns met with GCU Chief Executive Brent Richardson after, Burns says, ASU and its business school weren't interested in forming a program specifically targeting entrepreneurs.” In recognition of his work, Burns was honored by the Arizona chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America its Businessperson of the Year in 2007. Shortly thereafter, he started Club Entrepreneur as a way to bring entrepreneurs together in an “open-source entrepreneurship” platform. The Phoenix chapter attracted 10,000 members. In 2016, Burns moved to the West Coast and started Burns Funding as a way to help entrepreneurs secure hard-to-get funding for their businesses. Burns is the father of two daughters and four granddaughters, which he credits as an influence for his latest or most innovative venture – Millennial Queenmaker, an emerging company that helps young women become successful entrepreneurs. For more information about Peter Burns go to: Peter J. Burns III, Serial Start-Up Entrepreneur (peterjburnsiii.com) Burns Funding - Burns Funding HOME - Millennial Queenmaker

Cryptocurrency and Crypto Assets

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 22:23

For many people, cryptocurrency and crypto assets are not easily understandable concepts. On this UVA Speaks podcast, Robert Parham, assistant professor at the McIntire School of Commerce, explains how crypto assets are the digital equivalent of a gold bar and how the concepts of scarcity and durability play out in this digital context. Learn about the terms “blockchain” and “asset bubbles.” In the end, Professor Parham reminds us that crypto assets can still be considered a highly volatile and risky asset class. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found at https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=nFH5-eIU9U_H0EGuswrR18Uex4fgPquuh5w85pkY0KxquXOI27HhMQETmQ9rOdVH6WrOeV_pUkjK9ZQm2sJRQuWxSOM&loadFrom=DeliveryEmail Robert Parham, assistant professor, conducts research on the growth of high research and development firms. He recently documented how the transfer of firm-specific knowledge to new employees creates a constraint on the pace of firm growth. Before joining the McIntire faculty, Parham was head of the cybersecurity academy at the Israeli intelligence corps and a cybersecurity product manager at Microsoft. He also helped found MUV Interactive, an Israeli Internet-of-Things startup, and is a consultant to several other startups.

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