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The Irish Tech Challenge, a prestigious competition that identifies and supports high-impact South African start-ups, has announced its top seven finalists for the 2024 edition. Launched in 2022, the Irish Tech Challenge is a leading partnership between the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, the South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) in Pretoria. Dogpatch Labs in Dublin and the Wits Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in Johannesburg serve as key implementation partners. The 2024 edition received more than 350 applicants from South African start-ups, with seven ultimately selected as finalists. Each of these finalists will receive a grant of €10,000 and a funded trip to Ireland at the end of September to participate in an intensive weeklong accelerator and mentorship programme hosted in Dublin by Dogpatch Labs. "The Irish Tech Challenge is a flagship programme for the Irish Embassy and our partners, providing an important link for South African entrepreneurs to the Irish tech ecosystem. The growth and success of the programme is a testament to the abundance of talent and creative thinking among South African entrepreneurs. This year's cohort showcases innovation across a number of sectors and will benefit hugely from this experience. We look forward to growing this successful partnership in the coming years," said Austin Gormley, Ambassador of Ireland to South Africa. Dogpatch Labs will serve as the base for the South African entrepreneurs while they are in Dublin. While at Dogpatch, the startups will meet with a select group of Irish tech leaders and potential investors who will help them face the challenges of limited resources, infrastructure, networks and staffing while preparing for scalability across Africa, Europe and beyond. "Our mission at Dogpatch is to create an innovation ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs. The South African entrepreneurs joining us for an immersion week are developing solutions to address critical sustainability challenges. Our own Irish entrepreneurs can learn how we can incorporate this mindset into our own tech ecosystem, while supporting the South Africans in rolling out their technologies to the rest of the world," said Ashley Shak, Head of Sustainability and Innovation Programmes at Dogpatch Labs. Hesus Inoma, Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Dogpatch Labs, said this year's cohort is an excellent reflection of the rapidly developing tech sector in South Africa. "This year's group of finalists are tackling a diverse range of challenges facing countries across the globe and the backgrounds of the Founders reflect the diverse makeup of South Africa, which is truly the country's strength. We are very excited to be part of their journey." The top seven selected startups in this year's Irish Tech Challenge are: Adbot: founder Michelle Geere makes online advertising easy, effective and accessible to small and medium businesses. Athena and lead founder Jabulani Nyembe help patients to split medical bills into monthly installments. Credipple and founder Kgololo Lekoma connect companies across the world to remote work talent with in-demand skills. Momint and lead founder Ahren Posthumus accelerate clean energy globally, fractionally and securely using Blockchain technology. SAMANJALO and its founder Prudence Simelane have launched a Green Tech solution that addresses carbon emissions of fossil fuels. SmartView Technologies and its founder Charnte Marthinus have created a SaaS Solution that helps customers simplify utility management with insights that reduce running costs. The Awareness Company and lead founder Priaash Ramadeen have launched HYDRA, a software product that balances operational efficiency with sustainable impact. See more stories here.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/4JbdUbvj5JIAbout the Guest(s): Simon Leroux is a seasoned entrepreneur and current CEO and Founder of Optionality, an AI-driven platform focused on the mergers and acquisitions space. With a rich history in building and exiting businesses, Simon successfully bootstrapped his last startup, Gazelle AI, and led it to an acquisition by KKR. He holds extensive experience in e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. Post-exit, Simon joined Inovia Capital as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), where he leveraged his expertise to support promising startups.Summary: Serial entrepreneur Simon Leroux shares his M&A expertise on the How to Exit Podcast. From bootstrapping Gazelle AI to its acquisition and founding Optionality, he discusses maximizing business value. Leroux reveals how Optionality's AI tool streamlines valuations for advisors, allowing faster and more accurate deal assessments. The episode emphasizes early exit planning and strategic partnerships. Key Takeaways:Optionality in Business Transactions: Simon stresses the importance of having multiple exit options to maximize enterprise value.Proactive Advisor Engagement: Business owners should engage advisors early to plan for exits effectively.AI-Powered Efficiency: Simon explains how Optionality leverages AI to streamline the process of business valuations for advisors.Strategic Relationships: Building long-term relationships with potential acquirers and strategic partners can significantly impact exit success.Tailored Valuation Models: The platform's ability to use multiple valuation methods ensures a more comprehensive and accurate business assessment.--------------------------------------------------Contact Simon onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lerouxs/--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins IT ExchangeNet's Channel Partner Network!-Why IT ExchangeNet?Since 1998, IT ExchangeNet has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. IT ExchangeNet works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years IT ExchangeNet has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe IT ExchangeNet M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we'll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visit https://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.Our partnership with IT ExchangeNet focuses on deals above $5M in value. If you are looking to buy or sell a tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flippa.--------------------------------------------------

In this episode of BioTalk, Rich Bendis, President and CEO of BioHealth Innovation, Inc., welcomes guests from ARPA-H: Craig Gravitz, Director of the Project Accelerator Transition Innovation Office (PATIO), and Jenica Patterson, Ph.D., Portfolio Lead at ARPA-H. Together, they provide a comprehensive overview of ARPA-H's mission and innovative programs.   Craig Gravitz and Jenica Patterson share their educational and career backgrounds, setting the stage for a discussion about ARPA-H and its various initiatives. They provide insights into how ARPA-H differentiates itself from other agencies like HHS and NIH, while also highlighting their collaborative efforts.   Listeners will learn about the Project Accelerator Transition Innovation Office (PATIO) and its crucial role within ARPA-H. Jenica Patterson discusses her portfolio, including key areas and projects, and provides details on the new women's sprint for health initiative and its funding tracks.   The conversation highlights examples of ARPA-H investments and milestones achieved, as well as the processes involved in determining future programs and investment priorities. Craig and Jenica also discuss the unique Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program and how it supports ARPA-H projects.   About Craig Gravitz: Craig Gravitz is designing and implementing the transition and commercial strategy for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).  Prior to joining ARPA-H, Mr. Gravitz launched and ran a research and development program at the Defense Logistics Agency. He is a licensed attorney and has previously serviced as a contracting officer.   About Jenica Patterson, Ph.D.: Jenica Patterson, Ph.D is a Portfolio Lead at ARPA-H within the Project Accelerator Transition Innovation Office (PATIO) and leads the Sprint for Women's Health. Formerly Dr. Patterson served as the Director of the Technology Transfer and Transition (T3X) Division in the PATIO office, where she oversaw public-private partnerships for transition and the small business program for ARPA-H. Dr. Patterson received her Ph.D in Neuroscience at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and served as a Science and Technical Advisor at the Defense Advance Research Project Agency, and a Program Director at NIH prior to joining ARPA-H.   Tune in to BioTalk for an informative discussion with Craig Gravitz and Jenica Patterson as we explore the innovative work of ARPA-H and its impact on health research and development.

Guest: Ben Soltoff, Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) and the Ecosystem-Builder in Residence at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship [@EshipMIT]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-soltoff/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/bensoltoffHosts: Alejandro Juárez CrawfordOn ITSPmagazine  

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Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.This week we're doing another special roundtable discussion with a focus on the seed stage market. Joining us are Jenny Fielding of Everywhere Ventures, Kirby Winfield of Ascend, and Nate Williams of UNION Labs.This whole conversation was focused on seed stage investing. We spent most of our time discussing how the market reset affects seed-stage decision-making, fund sizing, and reserve strategies. We also touched on what they are seeing and hearing from LPs that invest in seed funds. If you're a VC investor, then I'm sure you already know about Sydecar, the go-to platform for emerging VCs to manage their SPVs and funds. Sydecar is on a mission to make private markets more accessible, transparent, and liquid by standardizing how investment vehicles are created and executed. Their powerful software allows VCs to launch SPVs and funds instantaneously, track funding in real time, and offer hassle-free opportunities for early liquidity.Whether you're syndicating your first or fiftieth deal, Sydecar acts as your silent operating partner, handling all back-office functions in a single place. Sydecar always has your back, so that you never have to worry about chasing subscription docs, lost wires, or late K-1s.With all the recent ups and downs in the private markets, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your back office is operating smoothly. Sydecar's responsive and proactive customer support team is there to assist, helping you build trust with your investors and tackle the challenges of building your firm.Visit sydecar.io/ventureunlocked to learn more.About Jenny Fielding:Jenny Fielding is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures. She is one of the most active global pre-seed investors, having invested in 300+ companies as the first money in. Jenny has built a thriving community of 500+ founders and operators who help source, diligence, and invest in the next generation of startups across 3 core verticals: money, health, and work.Prior to Everywhere, Jenny spent 7.5 years as the Managing Director of Techstars where she invested in a portfolio of companies with a current market cap over $10B. Jenny is a 2x founder, a lawyer by training, and an adjunct professor at Columbia University and Cornell Tech.About Kirby Winfield:Kirby Winfield is the Founding General Partner at Ascend.vc, the most prolific pre-seed stage venture fund in the Pacific Northwest.Kirby has been operating and investing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning since the 1990s. His first startup pioneered the use of semantic AI for web search. He advised the Allen Institute of Artificial Intelligence on the launch and growth of its highly regarded Ai2 Incubator program, and has backed 30+ AI startups as a VC.Early in his career, Kirby was a founding team member and operating executive at back-to-back tech IPOs, with Go2Net and Marchex. He is also a two-time venture capital-backed CEO, with AdXpose (DFJ, Ignition) acquired by comScore, and Dwellable (Maveron, VersionOne) acquired by HomeAway.About Nate Williams:Nate Williams is the co-Founder and Managing Partner of DeepTech seed fund UNION Labs Ventures and formerly an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) at Kleiner Perkins focused on opportunities in Climate, PropTech, and Mobility. Nate's track record includes senior leadership experiences executing through startup, growth and turnaround stage culminating in successful exits for 4Home (to Motorola '10), Motorola Mobility (to Google '12), Motorola Home (to ARRIS '13) and August Home (to Assa Abloy '17).Prior to Kleiner Perkins, Nate was CRO & Head of Platform PM at August Home, Inc. a leader in Smart Home Access where he secured August commercial growth with market leaders and integration partners including Airbnb, Wal-Mart, Amazon, Honeywell, Comcast, and Google/Nest. Nate was also Senior Director of Marketing & Business Development at Google subsidiary Motorola Mobility (following their acquisition of 4Home where he was CMO & Head of Business). Earlier in his career, he was an Analyst in the Digital Home Group of Intel Corp.Nate earned an MBA from The UCLA-Anderson School of Management and a Bachelors in Communication Science from The University of Connecticut. He is named in several Communications Infrastructure patents, entrepreneurial, and comfortable building cross-functional teams introducing products under significant market uncertainty.In this episode, we discuss:(03:09): The challenges first-time founders face, especially in fundraising and navigating the current economic climate(04:17): Trends in pre-seed and seed round sizes including the reasons behind increases and their impact on startups(06:52): The importance of a founder's ability to fundraise in the current economic environment is stressed as critical for startup success(08:21): Venture Capitalists' adjusted expectations for startups progressing from seed to Series A(11:59): The need for founders to adapt their strategies in response to market changes, moving towards building sustainable businesses(16:21): The effects of significant valuation step-ups during seed rounds on the investment ecosystem(20:39): Current trends in seed valuations and round sizes and implications for the startup and investment community(25:52): How seed investors are adapting their reserve strategies to better support startups through to Series A rounds and beyond(27:09): The impact of the funding environment on LPs investment decisions and strategies(34:43): The challenges GPs face in fundraising efforts are explored, including navigating expectations and market conditionsI'd love to know what you took away from this conversation with Jenny, Kirby, and Nate. Follow me @SamirKaji and give me your insights and questions with the hashtag #ventureunlocked. If you'd like to be considered as a guest or have someone you'd like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on Twitter.Podcast Production support provided by Agent Bee This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ventureunlocked.substack.com

In this podcast episode, the hosts welcome Taylor Jones from Peterson Ventures. Taylor shares his journey from Utah to New York, working at American Express, and then transitioning to Google, where he was part of the early Google Cloud team. After Google, he joined a startup called Blue Matador, which was backed by Peterson Ventures, leading him to eventually join Peterson Ventures' investment team.Taylor discusses the value of experience in different roles and industries, highlighting the insights gained from working at startups and major corporations like Google and American Express. He reflects on the challenges and rewards of being a founder and the empathy he now has for early-stage founders as a venture capitalist.The conversation shifts to Peterson Ventures' approach to investing, focusing on pre-seed and seed stages, with a preference for founders who have a unique insight into their market. Peterson Ventures is described as a firm that deeply understands the importance of market timing, founder-market fit, and the potential impact of regulatory or technological changes on the market.Taylor and the hosts also touch upon the concept of Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), where individuals with significant experience or ideas get support from venture firms to explore new ventures or potentially join the investment team.The discussion includes an overview of Peterson Ventures' investment strategy, emphasizing the firm's focus on sectors like FinTech, healthcare, commerce, and SaaS. Taylor mentions notable investments, such as in Ethos, a direct-to-consumer life insurance company, highlighting the firm's thesis around disrupting traditional industries through digital innovation.The conversation also covers the current investment landscape, including the impact of market conditions on valuations and fundraising strategies. Taylor shares insights on how the venture capital environment has evolved, with a recent shift towards more conservative investing, emphasizing profitability and efficient growth over rapid, unsustainable expansion.Finally, Taylor and the hosts discuss the importance of having a venture capital firm that actively supports its portfolio companies, especially during challenging times. They reflect on the significance of building long-term relationships with founders and the role of venture capital in facilitating not just financial support but strategic guidance and network access.This episode provides a comprehensive overview of Taylor Jones' career, Peterson Ventures' investment philosophy, and the broader venture capital ecosystem, offering valuable insights for founders, investors, and anyone interested in the startup and venture capital world.Follow Taylor JonesTwitter: https://twitter.com/taylor_c_jones/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorcjones/Follow Peter HarrisTwitter: https://twitter.com/thevcstudentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterharris1Instagram: https://instagram.com/shodanpeteYoutube: https://youtu.be/Hy9DsuFzTH4Follow Jon BradshawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbradshaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjonbradshaw/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjonbradshaw

We sit down with Nate Williams, the founding partner of Union Labs Ventures. This episode dives into the complexities of startup success and the role of sales in ensuring a startup's longevity and growth. Nate Williams begins by discussing common pitfalls in startups, particularly the tendency to over-feature products, which can hinder finding a true Minimum Viable Product (MVP). He emphasizes the importance of focusing on one customer segment and use case, and securing payment for it as a foundation for success. We then explore the problem Union Labs aimed to solve in the venture capital industry. Nate, drawing on his experience as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Kleiner Perkins and a veteran in running successful startups, shares insights into the evolution of venture capital, particularly in deep tech. Union Labs was conceived to assist entrepreneurs from day zero, focusing on two key aspects: de-risking the product-market fit and addressing the crux of product development in deep tech. Closing the episode, Nate offers insights into the broader implications of deep tech investment for venture capital funds and Limited Partners (LPs). He stresses the importance of understanding the unique nature of deep tech, which often involves a higher level of technical risk and requires specialized knowledge and approach from investors. This episode is brought to you by VSC Ventures, a leader in supporting and promoting climate and technology startups. About VSC Ventures: For 20 years, our award-winning ⁠⁠PR agency VSC⁠⁠ has worked with innovative startups on positioning, messaging, and awareness and we are bringing that same expertise to help climate startups with storytelling and narrative building. Last year, general partners Vijay Chattha and Jay Kapoor raised a $21M fund to co-invest in the most promising startups alongside leading climate funds. Through the conversations on our show CLIMB by VSC, we're excited to share what we're doing at VSC and VSC Ventures on climate innovation with companies like ⁠⁠Ample⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Actual⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Sesame Solar⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Synop⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Vibrant Planet⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Zume⁠⁠ among many others.

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we have a conversation with JP Bourget, Founder and President of Blue Cycle, who shares some hard-won lessons from his entrepreneurial journey.JP Bourget specializes in empowering Blue Teams and Security Operations Centers (SOCs) by implementing cutting-edge methodologies to enhance Cyber Maturity. His expertise spans automation, data engineering, API integration, and advocating security-as-code principles. Additionally, he holds the role of Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Lytical Ventures.Previously, JP was the Founder and Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Syncurity, a company acquired by Swimlane and an early pioneer in the Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) landscape. Syncurity's flagship product, IR-Flow, revolutionized alert triage, allowing organizations to optimize their security efforts efficiently.Before co-founding Syncurity, JP honed his skills as the Network Security Manager at Arnold Magnetic Technologies, a prominent global manufacturing enterprise valued at $250 million.JP can be found on LinkedIn here.

Jody Haneke is a walking personification of the phrase, “build cool sh!t for your customers.” As the head of a bespoke software development company, Haneke and his team bring product ideas to life for his clients that truly want to harness technology for growth. Join Jim and Jody as they discuss building awesome digital experiences for customers that keep them coming back. 3 Key TakeawaysHarness Talent From Outside Your Industry: Haneke talks about being able to transfer what he learns from his healthcare clients to clients he's working with in logistics. Cross-industry talent can offer fresh solutions to age-old problems.AI Isn't A Magic Wand: Too many businesses are jumping on the bandwagon, claiming they do AI, but are barely using it to its fullest potential. Before diving into AI as a hopeful business solution, check if it aligns with your goals and see if it's even possible to tailor it to your needs or the needs of your customers. Understand your Weaknesses: Building a successful tech startup requires a diverse set of skills. But what if you're missing a crucial piece of the puzzle? If you lack a certain combination of attributes that every founder needs (like technical expertise, marketing savvy, or financial acumen), why not team up with a like-minded partner who complements your strengths and weaknesses? ResourcesJody Haneke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodyhaneke Haneke Design: https://www.hanekedesign.com/ About Our Guest Jody Haneke is President and Founder of Haneke Design, a software development company that was founded on user experience design, with in-house full stack custom software development capabilities. With clients such as NYSE, Paramount Pictures, and Target, Haneke Design launches digital products that amaze end-users.Jody is on the Board of the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation and an Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) at the University of Tampa. Haneke Design has won over 50+ design and user experience awards throughout the years and continues to expand its business solutions with a core commitment to process and innovation. About The Dirt Podcast The Dirt is about getting real with businesses about the true state of their companies and going clear down to the dirt in solving their core needs as a business. Dive deep with your host Jim Barnish as we uncover The Dirt with some of the world's leading brands.If you love what you are getting out of our show please subscribe.For more information on how we dig into the dirt check out our other episodes here: https://www.orchid.black/podcastAbout Our CompanyOrchid Black is a new kind of growth services firm. We partner with tech-forward companies to build smarter, better, game-changing businesses. Website: https://www.orchid.black LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/orchidblack/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OrchidBlack All contents of this show are rights of Orchid...

So excited for this episode. This week's speaker Sarah Endline is an Executive Fellow and Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at the Harvard Innovation Lab and Harvard Business School. She is currently investing, speaking, and advising around the unfolding Web 3 world especially focused on consumer innovation, impact, art and collectibles, and NFTs. Most importantly, Sarah is incubating her next venture, Sazzy, from her post at Harvard. In our chat, we touch on * Sustainability in Web3 * How to build for consumers vs build for innovation * Designing for all consumers vs designing products for female consumers * How to onboard more women in Web3 * Challenges and opportunities in transitioning traditional businesses to Web3 and more. Get in touch: Sarah Endline - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahendline/

Online payments in Latin America are rapidly growing, creating significant opportunities for businesses and consumers. In 2022, cash only represented 37% of all formal retail payments in LatAm's top six markets, marking a decline from pre-pandemic when cash represented around 70%.Aron Schwarzkopf is cofounder and CEO of Kushki, a Latin American digital payments company. Magma invested in Kushki in 2018 to support its mission of providing the infrastructure to develop better payment products.I sat down with Aron to discuss his journey as an entrepreneur and his experience in the payments industry. We also discuss the challenges of managing a multicultural company and Kushki's recent acquisition of Billpocket, a Mexican mobile payments company.Getting Ph.D. in payments and startupsAron started his entrepreneurial journey in college confounding Leaf, a payments company, alongside Sebastian Castro. After Leaf's acquisition, Sebastian and Aron shifted their focus to investing in Latin America. Despite receiving an offer to become an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) for a major company in New York, Aron declined the offer to focus on launching Kushki with Sebastian. Today, Kushki has a strong presence in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, and the US and has recently acquired Billpocket, a leading Mexican payments company.Listen to this episode of Crossing Borders to learn more about Aron's journey as an entrepreneur.Building a multicultural teamAfter six years of operating in multiple countries, Kushki has built a multicultural team that encourages connections and transparency. The Kushki Nation has become a significant asset in driving the company's success, enabling them to foster a strong commitment towards their goals, despite the challenges of remote work.Learn more about how Kushki leads a multicultural remote team in this episode of Crossing Borders.Outline of this episode:[01:33] - About Kushki[02:04] - Payments in Latin America[07:11] - Ph.D. in payments[10:20] - Starting a company in Latin America instead of the US[12:41] - Building a multicultural company[16:11] - The aha! moment behind Kushki[19:57] - Investment in Latin America[22:17] - Kushki's use cases and stories[24:35] - Billpocket's acquisition[26:41] - Advice to Aron's younger self[27:53] - Aron's favorite podcasts and books[29:04] - What's next for Kushki?Resources & people mentioned:Aron SchwarzkopfSebastián Castro GalnaresKushkiLeaf

Ryan Croft is an entrepreneur, board director, investor, and advisor with over 15 years of experience, including several startups based in Silicon Valley. He is also an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and a board member of TransitScreen and Projectagram. He is an active angel investor focused on fintech, proptech, and consumer companies in the United States and Latin America.

Welcome back to Million Dollar Relationship Podcast with Kevin Thompson. Today we are joined by Tim Templeton.  Tim Templeton is a self-directed and driven former franchisor CEO/President with comprehensive executive accomplishments leading corporate franchise restructuring, 3-year rolling plans / 90-day budgets, board development, C-level recruiting, franchise sales development, private equity relationship development, and negotiation through the sale of the business.  Templeton is also a best-selling business author, his last book, The Referral of a Lifetime was published by Berrett-Koehler Publishing and translated into 14 languages.  Since the successful sale of Authority Franchise Systems LLC., the parent company of Mosquito Authority, Pest Authority, and Authority Systems International, Tim offers contract Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) services to private equity companies and best practice management consulting and executive coaching services to corporate management teams and company founders. Let's join him as he honors Paul Wong and Ken Blanchard   Key Highlights:    [00:00 - 09:34] Tim Templeton: The Man Behind the One Minute Manager Tim Templeton is an entrepreneur and author who has a collective background of successes. He started out as a young man and was an entrepreneur his entire career. In May of 2016, Tim and Kevin had a conversation that changed his life trajectory. Since that conversation, Tim has run a community for high-level entrepreneurs, written a book, and spoken extensively on relationships. [09:34 - 17:10] How Tim Built a Relationship That Changed His Life How Tim met Ken Blanchard and how Ken introduced him to the world of business Ken's promise to help Tim publish his book and get wider distribution, as well as coaching on the principles of referral, Tim's experience with failure and rebuilding his business with the help of a mentor, Paul Wong [17:11 - 24:59] Tim Templeton Shares How Paul Wong Taught Him How to Be a Great Businessman Tim met Paul Wong in the early 1990s and was soon partners with him. Paul Wong taught Tim how to be a successful businessman and partner. Paul Won's influence continues to impact Tim's life today. Tim dedicates his book to Paul. [25:00 - 31:31] Closing Segment Final Words Follow Tim Templeton on Facebook or LinkedIn You may also reach him via email: timt789@gmail.com Check out his books on Amazon Resources Mentioned The Referral of a Lifetime: The Networking System that Produces Bottom-Line Results The Referral of a Lifetime: Never Make a Cold Call Again! Thanks for tuning in!   If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!     Find me on the following streaming platforms: Apple Spotify Google Podcasts IHeart Radio Stitcher  Tweetable Quotes "I always had the attitude. When I see a business model, when I see an opportunity, I always live in the future. I've always had this gift where I see things completed. I see it, richly done in rich detail."  Tim Templeton    

Miguel Armaza sits down with Julio Vasconcellos, Managing Partner and Founder of Atlantico, one of the largest Venture Capital firms in Latin America that looks to invest in a better future for the region and beyond. Julio is also a seasoned tech entrepreneur and investor, having been Facebook's first country lead for Brazil, co-founded Peixe Urbano which scaled to 1,200 people and raised hundreds of millions of dollars, and then joining Benchmark as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR).In this episode, we discuss:Scaling his company, Peixe Urbano, to 1,200 people and then having to cut 2/3 of the company's workforceWhy Brazil is one of the most attractive Fintech markets, not just in Latin America, but around the world and how the Central Bank played a key role in developing this thriving ecosystemParallels with today's Latin American tech scene and Silicon Valley 15 years ago, back when Julio was in the middle of Silicon Valley's heartAtlantico's Latin America Digital Transformation Report. This episode is being published the same day as Atlantico's annual report on the tech trends of LatAm. What were the highlights of 2022?The incredible fintech and tech opportunity to empower SMBs and unlock a lot of value for small enterprises and build massive tech companies in the process… and a lot more!Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary, instead? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join 44,000+ readers and listeners around the world!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder & Managing General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIpqp

Today's Unlimited Partner is Steve Ressler, Co-Founder of The Brydon Group, an ETA fund focused on "partnering with outstanding entrepreneurs to acquire small businesses. We invest in significant stakes in traditional searches and through our Brydon Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) program. We bring our experience and expertise from CEO roles, large cap private equity, and bulge bracket banking to search. Our founders have made over 70 investments in supporting searchers across a range of industries and geographies." Their fund has the board member retired Army General Stanley McChrystal Topics include: Growing up as an IRS "brat" moving around the country as his dad moved about the IRS Wanting to be a teacher Working for the government (Homeland Security, Dept of Education, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, GovDelivery, Granicus...) Co-Founding The Brydon Group Search Funds His time working as a Producer for World Cafe in Philly He thinks he's named after Steve Miller Band but his dad says it's just his friend Steve Steve's song is Griffin House - The Guy Who Sings Goodbye to You Is Out of His Mind Sponsors: Tegus Research My Marketplace Builder Links: Thomas McGannon LinkedIn Tegus Acquires Canalyst Link Follow us on social media: Like and subscribe and all that stuff...stay in touch as we will have exciting updates and content soon... @uppodpod Twitter @uppodpod Instagram UP YouTube Channel up-pod.com Email us: show@up-pod.com,

In This Episode…In this week's PR 360, we talk with Roberto Martinez, Founder of Braven Agency and a Google Coach, about coffee, digital transformation, Web 3.0., website optimization, and more. A little about Roberto: Roberto is the Founder and CEO of Braven Agency, a digital marketing agency, and SMRTS, a SMB success tracking software company. He is also Google's California Digital Coach training and scaling diverse small businesses. In 2020, he was appointed by the Mayor of Los Angeles as the city's Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR). In 2022, he was appointed to the board of directors to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Show Notes· [01:14] Are you a coffee or tea drinker?· [02:16] Can you summarize your expertise?· [02:49] What are some things that affect SMB when it comes to marketing?· [04:22] Has digital transformation helped SMB?· [08:19] Are there any common mistakes PR pros make for B2B?· [08:19] Is short-form content popular because of short attention spans?· [10:45] Do you have any tips for small businesses?· [13:30] Should owners use their website and test it out like a customer?· [15:14] What should small businesses focus on for Web 3.0?· [18:59] What are some misunderstandings that small businesses make?· [20:53] Owners should focus on long-term plans/goals?· [22:24] What do you think the future of SMB will look like?· [24:32] Fun question: Since you're a Google coach, what professional team would you like to coach?· [26:31] Final thoughtsPeople and Companies, We Mentioned in the Show· Roberto Martinez was our guest today.Episode Length: 27:45Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!Download Options· Listen and subscribe to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, or your favorite podcast player for free!· If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review!Contact Us!● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment!● Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Stemple is the founder/CEO and Entrepreneur in Residence of Inspirer. He is also a proud veteran of the US Army. Mike helps corporate executives to think and act more entrepreneurially. This is accomplished through client workshops and Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) consulting. Recently, Mike embedded for 2 years with Molson Coors as their EIR where he provided the entrepreneurial mindset for global innovation teams. Mike has built 20+ startups, is an expert at ideation, innovation, startup psychology, and brand creation, and is a mentor at Techstars, a global seed accelerator. In this episode we discuss: Mike discusses working with his brothers on businesses [3:20] His inspiration for SkinIt [5:32] Mike's SkinIt idea was rejected by a VC [9:31] The hardest part of running SkinIt in the early days [14:51] Being banned from all the electronic retailers in his area [17:14] What is an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) [19:55] How he started EIR'ing for a company [22:00] How he built his brand, working with big companies [24:00] Scaling a small company VS a large company [26:04] Example of a company that has unnecessary processes [27:20] The psychology of innovation in a black swan event [29:39] Massive opportunities from the pandemic [30:43] Quotable Quotes: Most unicorns are created in the startup world and not the corporate world. If the world needs my help, I'm more than happy to give it. Because that's what you do in a black swan event. Build for sale, not for scale. Stop building to be a global product, just focus on building a product that you can get your first sale. Links to sources and tools: Connect with Mike Stemple on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestemple For startup psychology training and consulting, check Inspirer https://www.inspirer.com Get access to Mike's courses on Udemy https://www.udemy.com/user/mikestemple Follow his social media accounts Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/iamainspirer Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/inspirermike Twitter – http://twitter.com/mikestemple Thanks for listening. Don't forget to like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passthesecretsauce to get updates on new episodes. If you haven't already, please follow and leave a review for our podcast, we'll really appreciate it. And as always, don't forget to pass the secret sauce. Support our podcast If you're a fan of the show, there are three simple things you can do to support our work: Subscribe, rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pass-the-secret-sauce-by-matt-shields/id1506940483 the podcast on iTunes or wherever you subscribe. Tell a family member, friend, or colleague about the show. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5eItxsGWyGKC91zd1pzbA and follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-the-secret-sauce-podcast This podcast is hosted by

EP นี้เราอยู่กับ #Seriesอาชีพที่น่าสนใจ ใน Series ย่อยของ #TechCareerSeries โดยอาชีพหรือสายงานที่เราจะพามาทำความรู้จักกันในวันนี้ คือ Business Analyst หรือ BA ผ่านการพูดคุยกับ Guest Speaker ของเราใน EP นี้ K'นีนี่ - นางสาวคนึงนิจ จันทร์แก้ว ที่เราได้รับการสนับสนุนจากบริษัท MFEC ให้มีโอกาสได้มาสัมภาษณ์กับสายงานนี้ . #MFECxToSharePodcast คือชุด Content Series ที่ ToShare Podcast ได้ทำงานร่วมกับ MFEC บริษัท Technology and IT consult โดยที่การร่วมมือกันในครั้งนี้ เราอยากให้อาชีพและสายงานใน Technology และ IT เป็นที่ได้ยินและรู้จัก หรือเข้าใจในตัวอาชีพกันมากขึ้น เพื่อที่จะเป็นอีก 1 ตัวเลือกของการ Explore อาชีพที่น่าสนใจสำหรับเทรนด์ในปัจจุบันและอนาคต . ใน EP นี้เราจะพาไปฟัง - อาชีพ Business Analyst คืออะไร - ทำไม Guest ของเราถึงเปรียบเทียบ BA เป็นสถาปนิก หรือล่าม - Process ในการทำงานของ BA ตั้งแต่ต้นจนจบ - Skillsets ที่สำคัญ - สิ่งที่ชอบ และสิ่งที่ Challenge ในอาชีพนี้ - จบด้วยคำแนะนำจาก BA ที่มีประสบการณ์ทำงานมาทั้งหมด 7 ปี . พร้อมแล้วไปฟังกันเลยยยยย! - :: ติดตาม Toshare Podcast ได้ทาง https://www.facebook.com/tosharepodcastTH/ ย้อนไปฟังอาชีพอื่นๆ ได้ใน #Seriesอาชีพที่น่าสนใจ :: EP.9 - อาชีพ: เจ้าของธุรกิจ - BEARYOUGO EP.12 - อาชีพ: วิศวกรการบิน EP.14 - อาชีพ: นักทรัพยากรบุคคล (HR) EP.15 - อาชีพ: พยาบาลวิจัยทางคลินิก EP.16 - อาชีพ: เจ้าของธุรกิจ (แบรนด์เสื้อผ้า) - grapes.official EP.17 - อาชีพ: พนักงานฝ่ายจัดซื้อแฟชั่น (Fashion Buyer) EP.18 - อาชีพ: Content Creator, เจ้าของเพจ Ad Addict EP.19 - อาชีพ: พนักงานต้อนรับบนเครื่องบิน (Air Hostess) EP.20 - อาชีพ: Account Executive (AE) EP.21 - อาชีพ: Interior Designer EP.23 - อาชีพ: นักเขียน EP.27 - อาชีพ : เภสัชกรควบคุมคุณภาพ (QC) EP.29 - อาชีพ : Strategic Planner EP.31 - อาชีพ : Media Planner EP.38 - อาชีพ : สถาปนิก EP.39 - อาชีพ : Creative (Copywriter) EP.40 - อาชีพ : User Experience Designer (UX) EP.46 - อาชีพ : Podcast Producer EP.48 - อาชีพ : UX Writer EP.49 - อาชีพ : Product Manager EP.55 - อาชีพ : สายงาน Marketing Communication EP.61 - อาชีพ : Social Planner EP.62 - อาชีพ : Video Editor EP.64 - อาชีพ : Data Analyst EP.68 - อาชีพ : สายงาน Cyber Security EP.71 - อาชีพ : สายงาน Network Engineer EP.72 - อาชีพ : สายงาน NOC และ Helpdesk Engineer EP.75 - อาชีพ : Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) . The more we share, the more we experience #TosharePodcastTH

ขอต้อนรับปี 2022 ด้วยอาชีพแรกของปีใน #ToCareerSeries ที่คิดว่าน่าจะเป็นอีก Role หนึ่งที่เป็นที่หน้าจับตามอง หลังจากปีที่แล้วเรามี Thai Unicorn Startup กันไปถึง 2 ตัว รวมถึงยักษ์ใหญ่ของแต่ละ Industry ก็เดินหน้าปรับตัวและหา New S-curve ใหม่ๆ เพื่อต่อยอดธุรกิจกันอย่างน่าตื่นเต้น . เกริ่นมายื่งใหญ่มาก เพราะอาชีพ Entrepreneur in Residence หรือ EIR ที่เราจะมาพูดคุยกันในวันนี้ มีบทบาทสำคัญอย่างมากในบริษัทที่มี startup เป็นของตนเอง หรือบริษัทที่ทำหน้าที่เป็น Venture Builder . ขอปูพื้นให้ทุกคนได้รู้จักในตัวอาชีพของ EIR กันก่อนสักนิดนึง - EIR อาจจะเรียกแทนได้ว่าเค้าคือ “พี่เลี้ยงของ Startup” หรือคือพี่เลี้ยงที่ช่วยทำให้ Idea กลายมาเป็น Business ออกมาเป็น Startup ที่เราได้เห็น หรือมีโอกาสได้ใช้บริการกันอยู่ในปัจจุบัน . หลายคนอาจจะสงสัย “ห่ะ มันมีตำแหน่งนี้อยู่จริงๆ หรอ” มาฟังบทสัมภาษณ์แบบเริ่มตั้งแต่ 0 ถึง 1 ของอาชีพ Entrepreneur in Residence หรือ EIR กับ K'Great - สรวิศ อัสสรัตนะ ผู้ซึ่งเป็น Ex-EIR ของบริษัท MFEC และปัจจุบันเป็น CEO ของบริษัท Talance - Tech Talent On Demand . EP นี้ K'Great จะมาเล่าให้ฟังทั้งหมดว่า - EIR หน้าที่คืออะไรบ้าง - ความสำคัญของตำแหน่งนี้ - Skillset ที่สำคัญที่ควรจะต้องมี - จุดที่ยากที่สุดของการเป็น EIR - ข้อดี และสิ่งที่ท้ายของอาชีพนี้ - รวมถึงคำแนะนำดีๆ จาก Ex-EIR, MFEC . ถ้าอยากฟังกันแล้ว กดฟังกันโลดดดดดดดด! - :: ติดตาม Toshare Podcast ได้ทาง https://www.facebook.com/tosharepodcastTH/ ย้อนไปฟังอาชีพอื่นๆ ได้ใน #Seriesอาชีพที่น่าสนใจ :: EP.9 - อาชีพ: เจ้าของธุรกิจ - BEARYOUGO EP.12 - อาชีพ: วิศวกรการบิน EP.14 - อาชีพ: นักทรัพยากรบุคคล (HR) EP.15 - อาชีพ: พยาบาลวิจัยทางคลินิก EP.16 - อาชีพ: เจ้าของธุรกิจ (แบรนด์เสื้อผ้า) - grapes.official EP.17 - อาชีพ: พนักงานฝ่ายจัดซื้อแฟชั่น (Fashion Buyer) EP.18 - อาชีพ: Content Creator, เจ้าของเพจ Ad Addict EP.19 - อาชีพ: พนักงานต้อนรับบนเครื่องบิน (Air Hostess) EP.20 - อาชีพ: Account Executive (AE) EP.21 - อาชีพ: Interior Designer EP.23 - อาชีพ: นักเขียน EP.27 - อาชีพ : เภสัชกรควบคุมคุณภาพ (QC) EP.29 - อาชีพ : Strategic Planner EP.31 - อาชีพ : Media Planner EP.38 - อาชีพ : สถาปนิก EP.39 - อาชีพ : Creative (Copywriter) EP.40 - อาชีพ : User Experience Designer (UX) EP.46 - อาชีพ : Podcast Producer EP.48 - อาชีพ : UX Writer EP.49 - อาชีพ : Product Manager EP.55 - อาชีพ : สายงาน Marketing Communication EP.61 - อาชีพ : Social Planner EP.62 - อาชีพ : Video Editor EP.64 - อาชีพ : Data Analyst EP.68 - อาชีพ : สายงาน Cyber Security EP.71 - อาชีพ : สายงาน Network Engineer EP.72 - อาชีพ : สายงาน NOC และ Helpdesk Engineer . The more we share, the more we experience #TosharePodcastTH

Adrian Locher, Jahrgang 1982, ist Co-Gründer und CEO des Venture Studios Merantix, das den Transfer von KI-Forschung zur Anwendung in der Wirtschaft forciert. Außerdem ist er Initiator des AI Campus, einem Hub für die KI-Szene in Berlin. Adrian ist Tech-Optimist und getrieben von der Vision, dass Künstliche Intelligenz die Menschheit mindestens so stark beeinflusst, wie die Erfindung der Dampfmaschine oder die Entwicklung von Software. Der gebürtige Schweizer hat an der Universität St. Gallen (HSG) studiert und ist seit mehr als 15 Jahren als Serien-Gründer und Angel-Investor in Europa und den USA aktiv. Vor Merantix hat er mit DeinDeal eines der führenden Schweizer E-Commerce-Unternehmen aufgebaut und 2015 bei 100 Millionen Euro Umsatz verkauft. Bei Merantix arbeitet Adrian seit 2016 gemeinsam mit Dr. Rasmus Rothe (CTO) und einem über 100-köpfigen Team daran, die Forschungsergebnisse renommierter Wissenschaftler:innen in die Praxis umzusetzen. Unter dem Dach von Merantix, durch den Zugang zu hochqualifizierten Talenten, industriellen Partnern und mit Hilfe von Venture Capital können Startup-Teams an KI-Anwendungen arbeiten und so ein einzigartiges Ökosystem schaffen und davon profitieren. Besonders im Fokus sind dabei aktuell die Bereiche Healthcare, Automotive, Business Intelligence und Biotech. Seit seiner Zeit bei DeinDeal lässt sich Adrian Locher regelmäßig von Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EiR) begleiten: Junge Talente, die das Zeug haben, selbst disruptive Unternehmen aufzubauen und/oder zu führen, lernen so ihr Handwerkszeug „on the job“. Zu seinen bekanntesten ehemaligen EiRs zählen Anna Alex, u. a. Co-Gründerin des Mode-Startups Outfittery und die Gründer des Insurtech-Startups Wefox.   Themen Mit Adrian Locher (Seriengründer, Angel Investor und Co-Gründer sowie CEO des Venture Studios Merantix mit Fokus auf KI) habe ich in den Podcastfolgen 139 und 140 über das Finden und Entwickeln von Talenten beim KI-Company Builder Merantix gesprochen. Für das interessante Gespräch bedanke ich mich recht herzlich bei Adrian. Recruiting bei Merantix: weltweite Vernetzung zu Universitäten und Gründern im KI-Umfeld Aufbau eines AI-Campus mit kontinuierlichen Events  Weltweite Einladungen von KI-Persönlichkeiten und KI-Talente zu den AI-Campus Events Sehr aufwendiger Bewerbungsprozess auf beiden Seiten (Unternehmen und Bewerber:innen) sind 100% Überzeugung als Ziel angestrebt Durchführung einer Vielzahl von Interviews (5 -7 Interviews) mit vielen Personen aus dem Venture Builder (nicht nur mit direkten Vorgesetzten und späteren Kollegen, sondern auch mit anderen Personen) Onsite-Days: Kandidaten:innen können für zwei Tage an einem konkreten Business-Case mitarbeiten IQ und EQ sind wesentliche Faktoren bei der Auswahl von Bewerber:innen (beide Bereiche werden gleich gewichtet bewertet) Talente entwickeln bei Merantix: Fachliche Weiterentwicklung (Aus- und Weiterbildung) Einbindung ins Ökosystem Teilnahme an Konferenzen zum Wissensaufbau Persönliche/Leadership-Entwicklung in Unternehmen und über Founders-Network   #Talentgewinnung #Talententwicklung #Employerbranding #Recruiting #Personalbeschaffung #Artificialintelligence #KI #AI #Machinelearning #Venturebuilder #Companybuilder #Gaintalentspodcast   Shownotes Links von Adrain Locher: Über Adrian - https://www.merantix.com/about Webseite - https://www.merantix.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianlocher/   Shownotes Links Hans-Heinz Wisotzky:  Webseite - www.gaintalents.com Podcast:  www.gaintalents.com/podcast https://spoti.fi/3jeVslV https://apple.co/3gsguNl LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansheinzwisotzky/ XING - https://www.xing.com/profile/HansHeinz_Wisotzky/cv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GainTalents Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gain.talents/ Youtube - https://bit.ly/2GnWMFg

Adrian Locher, Jahrgang 1982, ist Co-Gründer und CEO des Venture Studios Merantix, das den Transfer von KI-Forschung zur Anwendung in der Wirtschaft forciert. Außerdem ist er Initiator des AI Campus, einem Hub für die KI-Szene in Berlin. Adrian ist Tech-Optimist und getrieben von der Vision, dass Künstliche Intelligenz die Menschheit mindestens so stark beeinflusst, wie die Erfindung der Dampfmaschine oder die Entwicklung von Software. Der gebürtige Schweizer hat an der Universität St. Gallen (HSG) studiert und ist seit mehr als 15 Jahren als Serien-Gründer und Angel-Investor in Europa und den USA aktiv. Vor Merantix hat er mit DeinDeal eines der führenden Schweizer E-Commerce-Unternehmen aufgebaut und 2015 bei 100 Millionen Euro Umsatz verkauft. Bei Merantix arbeitet Adrian seit 2016 gemeinsam mit Dr. Rasmus Rothe (CTO) und einem über 100-köpfigen Team daran, die Forschungsergebnisse renommierter Wissenschaftler:innen in die Praxis umzusetzen. Unter dem Dach von Merantix, durch den Zugang zu hochqualifizierten Talenten, industriellen Partnern und mit Hilfe von Venture Capital können Startup-Teams an KI-Anwendungen arbeiten und so ein einzigartiges Ökosystem schaffen und davon profitieren. Besonders im Fokus sind dabei aktuell die Bereiche Healthcare, Automotive, Business Intelligence und Biotech. Seit seiner Zeit bei DeinDeal lässt sich Adrian Locher regelmäßig von Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EiR) begleiten: Junge Talente, die das Zeug haben, selbst disruptive Unternehmen aufzubauen und/oder zu führen, lernen so ihr Handwerkszeug „on the job“. Zu seinen bekanntesten ehemaligen EiRs zählen Anna Alex, u. a. Co-Gründerin des Mode-Startups Outfittery und die Gründer des Insurtech-Startups Wefox.   Themen Mit Adrian Locher (Seriengründer, Angel Investor und Co-Gründer sowie CEO des Venture Studios Merantix mit Fokus auf KI) habe ich in den Podcastfolgen 139 und 140 über das Finden und Entwickeln von Talenten beim KI-Company Builder Merantix gesprochen. Für das interessante Gespräch bedanke ich mich recht herzlich bei Adrian. Recruiting bei Merantix: weltweite Vernetzung zu Universitäten und Gründern im KI-Umfeld Aufbau eines AI-Campus mit kontinuierlichen Events  Weltweite Einladungen von KI-Persönlichkeiten und KI-Talente zu den AI-Campus Events Sehr aufwendiger Bewerbungsprozess auf beiden Seiten (Unternehmen und Bewerber:innen) sind 100% Überzeugung als Ziel angestrebt Durchführung einer Vielzahl von Interviews (5 -7 Interviews) mit vielen Personen aus dem Venture Builder (nicht nur mit direkten Vorgesetzten und späteren Kollegen, sondern auch mit anderen Personen) Onsite-Days: Kandidaten:innen können für zwei Tage an einem konkreten Business-Case mitarbeiten IQ und EQ sind wesentliche Faktoren bei der Auswahl von Bewerber:innen (beide Bereiche werden gleich gewichtet bewertet) Talente entwickeln bei Merantix: Fachliche Weiterentwicklung (Aus- und Weiterbildung) Einbindung ins Ökosystem Teilnahme an Konferenzen zum Wissensaufbau Persönliche/Leadership-Entwicklung in Unternehmen und über Founders-Network   #Talentgewinnung #Talententwicklung #Employerbranding #Recruiting #Personalbeschaffung #Artificialintelligence #KI #AI #Machinelearning #Venturebuilder #Companybuilder #Gaintalentspodcast   Shownotes Links von Adrain Locher: Über Adrian - https://www.merantix.com/about Webseite - https://www.merantix.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianlocher/   Shownotes Links Hans-Heinz Wisotzky:  Webseite - www.gaintalents.com Podcast:  www.gaintalents.com/podcast https://spoti.fi/3jeVslV https://apple.co/3gsguNl LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansheinzwisotzky/ XING - https://www.xing.com/profile/HansHeinz_Wisotzky/cv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GainTalents Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gain.talents/ Youtube - https://bit.ly/2GnWMFg

Adrian Locher, Jahrgang 1982, ist Co-Gründer und CEO des Venture Studios Merantix, das den Transfer von KI-Forschung zur Anwendung in der Wirtschaft forciert. Außerdem ist er Initiator des AI Campus, einem Hub für die KI-Szene in Berlin. Adrian ist Tech-Optimist und getrieben von der Vision, dass Künstliche Intelligenz die Menschheit mindestens so stark beeinflusst, wie die Erfindung der Dampfmaschine oder die Entwicklung von Software. Der gebürtige Schweizer hat an der Universität St. Gallen (HSG) studiert und ist seit mehr als 15 Jahren als Serien-Gründer und Angel-Investor in Europa und den USA aktiv. Vor Merantix hat er mit DeinDeal eines der führenden Schweizer E-Commerce-Unternehmen aufgebaut und 2015 bei 100 Millionen Euro Umsatz verkauft. Bei Merantix arbeitet Adrian seit 2016 gemeinsam mit Dr. Rasmus Rothe (CTO) und einem über 100-köpfigen Team daran, die Forschungsergebnisse renommierter Wissenschaftler:innen in die Praxis umzusetzen. Unter dem Dach von Merantix, durch den Zugang zu hochqualifizierten Talenten, industriellen Partnern und mit Hilfe von Venture Capital können Startup-Teams an KI-Anwendungen arbeiten und so ein einzigartiges Ökosystem schaffen und davon profitieren. Besonders im Fokus sind dabei aktuell die Bereiche Healthcare, Automotive, Business Intelligence und Biotech. Seit seiner Zeit bei DeinDeal lässt sich Adrian Locher regelmäßig von Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EiR) begleiten: Junge Talente, die das Zeug haben, selbst disruptive Unternehmen aufzubauen und/oder zu führen, lernen so ihr Handwerkszeug „on the job“. Zu seinen bekanntesten ehemaligen EiRs zählen Anna Alex, u. a. Co-Gründerin des Mode-Startups Outfittery und die Gründer des Insurtech-Startups Wefox.   Themen Mit Adrian Locher (Seriengründer, Angel Investor und Co-Gründer sowie CEO des Venture Studios Merantix mit Fokus auf KI) habe ich in den Podcastfolgen 139 und 140 über das Finden und Entwickeln von Talenten beim KI-Company Builder Merantix gesprochen. Für das interessante Gespräch bedanke ich mich recht herzlich bei Adrian. Recruiting bei Merantix: weltweite Vernetzung zu Universitäten und Gründern im KI-Umfeld Aufbau eines AI-Campus mit kontinuierlichen Events  Weltweite Einladungen von KI-Persönlichkeiten und KI-Talente zu den AI-Campus Events Sehr aufwendiger Bewerbungsprozess auf beiden Seiten (Unternehmen und Bewerber:innen) sind 100% Überzeugung als Ziel angestrebt Durchführung einer Vielzahl von Interviews (5 -7 Interviews) mit vielen Personen aus dem Venture Builder (nicht nur mit direkten Vorgesetzten und späteren Kollegen, sondern auch mit anderen Personen) Onsite-Days: Kandidaten:innen können für zwei Tage an einem konkreten Business-Case mitarbeiten IQ und EQ sind wesentliche Faktoren bei der Auswahl von Bewerber:innen (beide Bereiche werden gleich gewichtet bewertet) Talente entwickeln bei Merantix: Fachliche Weiterentwicklung (Aus- und Weiterbildung) Einbindung ins Ökosystem Teilnahme an Konferenzen zum Wissensaufbau Persönliche/Leadership-Entwicklung in Unternehmen und über Founders-Network   #Talentgewinnung #Talententwicklung #Employerbranding #Recruiting #Personalbeschaffung #Artificialintelligence #KI #AI #Machinelearning #Venturebuilder #Companybuilder #Gaintalentspodcast   Shownotes Links von Adrain Locher: Über Adrian - https://www.merantix.com/about Webseite - https://www.merantix.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianlocher/   Shownotes Links Hans-Heinz Wisotzky:  Webseite - www.gaintalents.com Podcast:  www.gaintalents.com/podcast https://spoti.fi/3jeVslV https://apple.co/3gsguNl LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansheinzwisotzky/ XING - https://www.xing.com/profile/HansHeinz_Wisotzky/cv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GainTalents Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gain.talents/ Youtube - https://bit.ly/2GnWMFg

Adrian Locher, Jahrgang 1982, ist Co-Gründer und CEO des Venture Studios Merantix, das den Transfer von KI-Forschung zur Anwendung in der Wirtschaft forciert. Außerdem ist er Initiator des AI Campus, einem Hub für die KI-Szene in Berlin. Adrian ist Tech-Optimist und getrieben von der Vision, dass Künstliche Intelligenz die Menschheit mindestens so stark beeinflusst, wie die Erfindung der Dampfmaschine oder die Entwicklung von Software. Der gebürtige Schweizer hat an der Universität St. Gallen (HSG) studiert und ist seit mehr als 15 Jahren als Serien-Gründer und Angel-Investor in Europa und den USA aktiv. Vor Merantix hat er mit DeinDeal eines der führenden Schweizer E-Commerce-Unternehmen aufgebaut und 2015 bei 100 Millionen Euro Umsatz verkauft. Bei Merantix arbeitet Adrian seit 2016 gemeinsam mit Dr. Rasmus Rothe (CTO) und einem über 100-köpfigen Team daran, die Forschungsergebnisse renommierter Wissenschaftler:innen in die Praxis umzusetzen. Unter dem Dach von Merantix, durch den Zugang zu hochqualifizierten Talenten, industriellen Partnern und mit Hilfe von Venture Capital können Startup-Teams an KI-Anwendungen arbeiten und so ein einzigartiges Ökosystem schaffen und davon profitieren. Besonders im Fokus sind dabei aktuell die Bereiche Healthcare, Automotive, Business Intelligence und Biotech. Seit seiner Zeit bei DeinDeal lässt sich Adrian Locher regelmäßig von Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EiR) begleiten: Junge Talente, die das Zeug haben, selbst disruptive Unternehmen aufzubauen und/oder zu führen, lernen so ihr Handwerkszeug „on the job“. Zu seinen bekanntesten ehemaligen EiRs zählen Anna Alex, u. a. Co-Gründerin des Mode-Startups Outfittery und die Gründer des Insurtech-Startups Wefox.   Themen Mit Adrian Locher (Seriengründer, Angel Investor und Co-Gründer sowie CEO des Venture Studios Merantix mit Fokus auf KI) habe ich in den Podcastfolgen 139 und 140 über das Finden und Entwickeln von Talenten beim KI-Company Builder Merantix gesprochen. Für das interessante Gespräch bedanke ich mich recht herzlich bei Adrian. Recruiting bei Merantix: weltweite Vernetzung zu Universitäten und Gründern im KI-Umfeld Aufbau eines AI-Campus mit kontinuierlichen Events  Weltweite Einladungen von KI-Persönlichkeiten und KI-Talente zu den AI-Campus Events Sehr aufwendiger Bewerbungsprozess auf beiden Seiten (Unternehmen und Bewerber:innen) sind 100% Überzeugung als Ziel angestrebt Durchführung einer Vielzahl von Interviews (5 -7 Interviews) mit vielen Personen aus dem Venture Builder (nicht nur mit direkten Vorgesetzten und späteren Kollegen, sondern auch mit anderen Personen) Onsite-Days: Kandidaten:innen können für zwei Tage an einem konkreten Business-Case mitarbeiten IQ und EQ sind wesentliche Faktoren bei der Auswahl von Bewerber:innen (beide Bereiche werden gleich gewichtet bewertet) Talente entwickeln bei Merantix: Fachliche Weiterentwicklung (Aus- und Weiterbildung) Einbindung ins Ökosystem Teilnahme an Konferenzen zum Wissensaufbau Persönliche/Leadership-Entwicklung in Unternehmen und über Founders-Network   #Talentgewinnung #Talententwicklung #Employerbranding #Recruiting #Personalbeschaffung #Artificialintelligence #KI #AI #Machinelearning #Venturebuilder #Companybuilder #Gaintalentspodcast   Shownotes Links von Adrain Locher: Über Adrian - https://www.merantix.com/about Webseite - https://www.merantix.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianlocher/   Shownotes Links Hans-Heinz Wisotzky:  Webseite - www.gaintalents.com Podcast:  www.gaintalents.com/podcast https://spoti.fi/3jeVslV https://apple.co/3gsguNl LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansheinzwisotzky/ XING - https://www.xing.com/profile/HansHeinz_Wisotzky/cv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GainTalents Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gain.talents/ Youtube - https://bit.ly/2GnWMFg

Adrian Locher, Jahrgang 1982, ist Co-Gründer und CEO des Venture Studios Merantix, das den Transfer von KI-Forschung zur Anwendung in der Wirtschaft forciert. Außerdem ist er Initiator des AI Campus, einem Hub für die KI-Szene in Berlin. Adrian ist Tech-Optimist und getrieben von der Vision, dass Künstliche Intelligenz die Menschheit mindestens so stark beeinflusst, wie die Erfindung der Dampfmaschine oder die Entwicklung von Software. Der gebürtige Schweizer hat an der Universität St. Gallen (HSG) studiert und ist seit mehr als 15 Jahren als Serien-Gründer und Angel-Investor in Europa und den USA aktiv. Vor Merantix hat er mit DeinDeal eines der führenden Schweizer E-Commerce-Unternehmen aufgebaut und 2015 bei 100 Millionen Euro Umsatz verkauft. Bei Merantix arbeitet Adrian seit 2016 gemeinsam mit Dr. Rasmus Rothe (CTO) und einem über 100-köpfigen Team daran, die Forschungsergebnisse renommierter Wissenschaftler:innen in die Praxis umzusetzen. Unter dem Dach von Merantix, durch den Zugang zu hochqualifizierten Talenten, industriellen Partnern und mit Hilfe von Venture Capital können Startup-Teams an KI-Anwendungen arbeiten und so ein einzigartiges Ökosystem schaffen und davon profitieren. Besonders im Fokus sind dabei aktuell die Bereiche Healthcare, Automotive, Business Intelligence und Biotech. Seit seiner Zeit bei DeinDeal lässt sich Adrian Locher regelmäßig von Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EiR) begleiten: Junge Talente, die das Zeug haben, selbst disruptive Unternehmen aufzubauen und/oder zu führen, lernen so ihr Handwerkszeug „on the job“. Zu seinen bekanntesten ehemaligen EiRs zählen Anna Alex, u. a. Co-Gründerin des Mode-Startups Outfittery und die Gründer des Insurtech-Startups Wefox.   Themen Mit Adrian Locher (Seriengründer, Angel Investor und Co-Gründer sowie CEO des Venture Studios Merantix mit Fokus auf KI) habe ich in den Podcastfolgen 139 und 140 über das Finden und Entwickeln von Talenten beim KI-Company Builder Merantix gesprochen. Für das interessante Gespräch bedanke ich mich recht herzlich bei Adrian. Recruiting bei Merantix: weltweite Vernetzung zu Universitäten und Gründern im KI-Umfeld Aufbau eines AI-Campus mit kontinuierlichen Events  Weltweite Einladungen von KI-Persönlichkeiten und KI-Talente zu den AI-Campus Events Sehr aufwendiger Bewerbungsprozess auf beiden Seiten (Unternehmen und Bewerber:innen) sind 100% Überzeugung als Ziel angestrebt Durchführung einer Vielzahl von Interviews (5 -7 Interviews) mit vielen Personen aus dem Venture Builder (nicht nur mit direkten Vorgesetzten und späteren Kollegen, sondern auch mit anderen Personen) Onsite-Days: Kandidaten:innen können für zwei Tage an einem konkreten Business-Case mitarbeiten IQ und EQ sind wesentliche Faktoren bei der Auswahl von Bewerber:innen (beide Bereiche werden gleich gewichtet bewertet) Talente entwickeln bei Merantix: Fachliche Weiterentwicklung (Aus- und Weiterbildung) Einbindung ins Ökosystem Teilnahme an Konferenzen zum Wissensaufbau Persönliche/Leadership-Entwicklung in Unternehmen und über Founders-Network   #Talentgewinnung #Talententwicklung #Employerbranding #Recruiting #Personalbeschaffung #Artificialintelligence #KI #AI #Machinelearning #Venturebuilder #Companybuilder #Gaintalentspodcast   Shownotes Links von Adrain Locher: Über Adrian - https://www.merantix.com/about Webseite - https://www.merantix.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianlocher/   Shownotes Links Hans-Heinz Wisotzky:  Webseite - www.gaintalents.com Podcast:  www.gaintalents.com/podcast https://spoti.fi/3jeVslV https://apple.co/3gsguNl LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansheinzwisotzky/ XING - https://www.xing.com/profile/HansHeinz_Wisotzky/cv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GainTalents Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gain.talents/ Youtube - https://bit.ly/2GnWMFg

Adrian Locher, Jahrgang 1982, ist Co-Gründer und CEO des Venture Studios Merantix, das den Transfer von KI-Forschung zur Anwendung in der Wirtschaft forciert. Außerdem ist er Initiator des AI Campus, einem Hub für die KI-Szene in Berlin. Adrian ist Tech-Optimist und getrieben von der Vision, dass Künstliche Intelligenz die Menschheit mindestens so stark beeinflusst, wie die Erfindung der Dampfmaschine oder die Entwicklung von Software. Der gebürtige Schweizer hat an der Universität St. Gallen (HSG) studiert und ist seit mehr als 15 Jahren als Serien-Gründer und Angel-Investor in Europa und den USA aktiv. Vor Merantix hat er mit DeinDeal eines der führenden Schweizer E-Commerce-Unternehmen aufgebaut und 2015 bei 100 Millionen Euro Umsatz verkauft. Bei Merantix arbeitet Adrian seit 2016 gemeinsam mit Dr. Rasmus Rothe (CTO) und einem über 100-köpfigen Team daran, die Forschungsergebnisse renommierter Wissenschaftler:innen in die Praxis umzusetzen. Unter dem Dach von Merantix, durch den Zugang zu hochqualifizierten Talenten, industriellen Partnern und mit Hilfe von Venture Capital können Startup-Teams an KI-Anwendungen arbeiten und so ein einzigartiges Ökosystem schaffen und davon profitieren. Besonders im Fokus sind dabei aktuell die Bereiche Healthcare, Automotive, Business Intelligence und Biotech. Seit seiner Zeit bei DeinDeal lässt sich Adrian Locher regelmäßig von Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EiR) begleiten: Junge Talente, die das Zeug haben, selbst disruptive Unternehmen aufzubauen und/oder zu führen, lernen so ihr Handwerkszeug „on the job“. Zu seinen bekanntesten ehemaligen EiRs zählen Anna Alex, u. a. Co-Gründerin des Mode-Startups Outfittery und die Gründer des Insurtech-Startups Wefox.   Themen Mit Adrian Locher (Seriengründer, Angel Investor und Co-Gründer sowie CEO des Venture Studios Merantix mit Fokus auf KI) habe ich in den Podcastfolgen 139 und 140 über das Finden und Entwickeln von Talenten beim KI-Company Builder Merantix gesprochen. Für das interessante Gespräch bedanke ich mich recht herzlich bei Adrian. Recruiting bei Merantix: weltweite Vernetzung zu Universitäten und Gründern im KI-Umfeld Aufbau eines AI-Campus mit kontinuierlichen Events  Weltweite Einladungen von KI-Persönlichkeiten und KI-Talente zu den AI-Campus Events Sehr aufwendiger Bewerbungsprozess auf beiden Seiten (Unternehmen und Bewerber:innen) sind 100% Überzeugung als Ziel angestrebt Durchführung einer Vielzahl von Interviews (5 -7 Interviews) mit vielen Personen aus dem Venture Builder (nicht nur mit direkten Vorgesetzten und späteren Kollegen, sondern auch mit anderen Personen) Onsite-Days: Kandidaten:innen können für zwei Tage an einem konkreten Business-Case mitarbeiten IQ und EQ sind wesentliche Faktoren bei der Auswahl von Bewerber:innen (beide Bereiche werden gleich gewichtet bewertet) Talente entwickeln bei Merantix: Fachliche Weiterentwicklung (Aus- und Weiterbildung) Einbindung ins Ökosystem Teilnahme an Konferenzen zum Wissensaufbau Persönliche/Leadership-Entwicklung in Unternehmen und über Founders-Network   #Talentgewinnung #Talententwicklung #Employerbranding #Recruiting #Personalbeschaffung #Artificialintelligence #KI #AI #Machinelearning #Venturebuilder #Companybuilder #Gaintalentspodcast   Shownotes Links von Adrain Locher: Über Adrian - https://www.merantix.com/about Webseite - https://www.merantix.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianlocher/   Shownotes Links Hans-Heinz Wisotzky:  Webseite - www.gaintalents.com Podcast:  www.gaintalents.com/podcast https://spoti.fi/3jeVslV https://apple.co/3gsguNl LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansheinzwisotzky/ XING - https://www.xing.com/profile/HansHeinz_Wisotzky/cv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GainTalents Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gain.talents/ Youtube - https://bit.ly/2GnWMFg

Guest Mr. Dann Angelo De Guzman of YoungCTO Rafi Quisumbing. Dann Angelo De Guzman is one of the youngest tech entrepreneurs in the Philippines focused in the education, future-ready technology upskilling, corporate learning & development sectors. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dann-ange... https://cloudswyft.co/ https://learn.lunaacademy.ph/ I first joined the world of crazy entrepreneurial ride when I was 23. Year 2013, I started my first enterprise tech company, bootstrapped with very little funding, made a lot of mistakes, and learned a ton from it. I have charged everything to experience that not many young people like me would have an opportunity being exposed to/with. Now, I'm in my mid-20's, Running my second software company as its Founder/CEO, CloudSwyft - the pioneer of Cloud based IT Assessment and Training products. I am running the business that is composed of a solid Team. In just 4 months, we were able to achieve significant traction in terms of achieving our first enterprise-class customer acquisitions. I was an Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) at Future Now Ventures for a year before I started my second venture. Future Now Ventures invests, advises and helps startup companies and entrepreneurs focusing on solving problems in the industry by using technology in the sectors of enterprise cloud, SaaS, consumer applications, IoT and mobile. I am passionate and always excited about connecting with people in the industry, most especially like-minded individuals in the startup and business ecosystem. Let's talk shop!

Hear how the world’s best companies use Turing.com to hire the world’s best engineers. Listen to Vijay Krishnan, CTO and Co-Founder of Turing discuss how they match the best companies with the best global engineering talent using a combination of deep domain expertise and machine learning. Vijay also shares his lessons to founders and entrepreneurs as well as to aspiring machine learning and AI engineers.-- TIMING – 00:00 Introduction01:31 Vijay’s Machine Learning career05:16 Moving into an Executive in Residence (EIR) role to find the next big idea11:24 Advice to founders – Three important lessons15:12 The world was moving to remotely distributed teams before COVID17:04 If you know your idea is right, ignore the doubters (including the VCs)19:18 You have to be 10x better than anybody else19:54 Finding and narrowing in on the biggest, best idea23:50 What does Turing do and what is the value prop for customers and engineers?27:36 Never interview for another job again. Oh and work from your beach-house for Silicon valley companies.28:59 Why is it so hard for companies to hire top quality remote engineers without a platform like Turing?36:14 Team building is always hard. How do you make these remote teams work for the engineers and the people who hire them?38:14 Process and practices help build functional remote teams43:58 Why Turing insists on having good English skills as a baseline (spoiler alert: real-time machine language translation is not here yet.)46:07 What geographies does Turing serve in terms of customers?47:02 And what about the engineers and software developers?49:19 Why focus only on engineers? Why not any of the other surrounding roles?52:15 Stay hyper-focused so that you can be 20x-30x better than the competition52:58 Does Turing also work with machine learning and data science engineers?54:12 What is Turing’s business model?58:07 Where does Turing USE machine learning?01:04:00 Raising another round of financing01:06:30 What is Turing hiring for these days in terms of roles?01:07:21 Senior engineering talent is in really short supply01:09:35 Advice to founders: Nail the market – make sure it’s big01:12:09 Advice to engineers: Learn the foundations but also learn the business01:17:00 Wrapping up!01:18:47 Signing off -- LINKS -- Website: http://turing.com Hire Top Remote Developers: http://turing.com/hire-engineers Apply to Top US and Silicon Valley Remote Developer Jobs: http://turing.com/jobs

Listen now (43 min) | In this episode, we speak with Nate Williams, Co-founder and Managing Partner at UNION Labs. Nate Co-founded UNION Labs in 2018 with his partner, Chris Kim while an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Kleiner Perkins. Nate is a seasoned Operator and angel investor including August Home, where he served as Chief Revenue Officer and Head of Business. Following their acquisition in 2017, he went on to join KPCB as EIR where he spent time helping entrepreneurs and sourcing investments including Proxy. While EIR, Nate formed a thesis on the opportunity in verticalized IoT which he published in TechCrunch and began to see a lane for a new type of fund. Get on the email list at ventureunlocked.substack.com

Have you ever been stuck in a parking garage and couldn't quite figure out how to leave? Well, you're not the only one; according to reports, 85% of "help" calls in a parking garage are due to struggles with understanding the equipment, whereas only 15% of those calls are due to actual equipment failure. That’s why today, you'll hear from a company that saw the need for human interaction within the parking industry and set out to fill it—combining software-as-a-service, hardware, and a 24/7 call center to create personal, high-empathy interactions in the parking industry. On today's episode of the Powderkeg Pitch, you’ll be hearing a 5-minute live startup pitch between an entrepreneur and myself. You’ll be hearing from Brian Wolff, President & CEO at Parker Technology based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Before joining Parker Technology, Brian, in 2006, co-founded Bluelock, Indiana's fastest-growing private company in 2010, with four other Indiana tech entrepreneurs. He has helped fund more than 30 local companies through angel funds Gravity Ventures, xCap Angels, and Momentum Ventures. Brian consulted several other organizations, including Purdue Research Foundation, where he was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) at The Foundry. On today's show, Brian will be pitching Parker Technology, a company focused on providing parking facilities with a premium customer service experience platform through software. Brian will have just 5 minutes to pitch Parker and share more on the incredible team they're growing at Parker, and then I will have the opportunity to hit Brian with a few hard-hitting and rapid-fire-q-and-a, sort of shark tank-style questions right after his pitch. Tune in for more! Please enjoy this conversation with Brian Wolff! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. You can also follow us on Soundcloud or Stitcher. We have an incredible lineup of interviews we’ll be releasing every Tuesday here on the Powderkeg Podcast.

Welcome back to the Pass the Secret Sauce podcast. This week's guest is Mike Stemple, founder of Inspirer and a proud veteran of the US Army. Mike helps corporate executives to think and act more entrepreneurially. This is accomplished through client workshops and Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) consulting. Recently, Mike embedded for 2 years with Molson Coors as their EIR where he provided the entrepreneurial mindset for global innovation teams. Mike has built 20+ startups, is an expert at ideation, innovation, startup psychology, and brand creation, and is a mentor at Techstars, a global seed accelerator. During this episode I discuss with Mike the impact of a black swan event to opportunities within startups and corporations. We also discuss why entrepreneurs innovate faster, cheaper, and with less people than corporations In this episode we discuss: [1:15] Mike shares his family dynamic, a story of loss and how they overcame it as a family [3:20] Mike discusses working with his brothers on businesses [4:16] The time he had a business idea (SkinIt) everyone thought was stupid and was going to fail [5:32] His inspiration for SkinIt [08:10] How he created the first customized skin for his phone [9:31] Mike's SkinIt idea being rejected by a VC [13:21] How Mike and his brothers funded, built and ran SkinIt [14:51] Hardest part of running SkinIt in the early days [17:14] Getting banned from all the electronic retailers in his area [19:55] What is an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) [22:00] How he started EIR'ing for a company [24:00] How he built his brand and working with big companies [26:04] Scaling a small company VS a large company [27:20] GE: an example of a company that has unnecessary processes [29:06] Building for sale, not for scale [29:39] The psychology of innovation in a black swan event [30:43] Massive opportunities from the pandemic [32:15] Why Mike is giving away his content for free [35:19] Inspiration, hope,courage and strategy [37:50] Mike's book Quotable Quotes -Most unicorns are created in the startup world and not the corporate world. -Build for sale, not for scale. Stop building to be a global product, just focus on building a product that you can get your first sale. -I can't think of one event in history that has created more opportunities than the black swan event we're going through right now. -If the world needs my help, I'm more than happy to give it. Because that's what you do in a black swan event. -Inspiration is the key. You cannot self-inspire. I cannot inspire myself. I have to seek inspiration. Inspiration gives you hope. -The minute you're hopeless you have no courage and if you don't have courage you don't act in a way that the consumer needs you to act to deliver on the promise of what they want. Links to sources and tools Follow Mike on all his social media to access valuable information that he is now making available for free. Head on over to his uDemy to access his courses for free as well. Website: https://www.inspirer.com/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/iamainspirer/ Personal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestemple Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspirer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirermike/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/mikestemple Medium:

Episode Summary: Frustrated by the management training she was receiving as a manager and leader at fast-growing companies in the Bay Area, Sarah Milby decided she wanted to do something about it. Drawing on her experiences as an athlete, and the 1:1 performance coaching she was used to receiving in that setting, Sarah founded Valor Performance in 2017 to provide companies with a better way to train, develop, and retain their employees. During this episode of Uncovered we sit down with Sarah to learn more about the core competencies that Valor is built off of, and dive deeper into how she scaled Valor Performance into the company it is today.Uncovered in this episode:Where companies are falling behind when it comes to leadership and management trainingHow Sarah has applied Valor's principles to her own management styleWhy Boston is a great place for new startupsWhy surrounding yourself with the right people matters so muchWhat to look for in an investorList of resources mentioned in episode and suggested reading: Valor Website: https://www.valorperform.com/About Sarah: Sarah Milby is the Founder and CEO of Valor Performance, Inc. an enterprise software company that supports some of the highest performing global organizations in strategically igniting the best in every leader, manager and team.  Delivered through its high-tech, high-touch digital platform, Valor provides the skills, analytics and coaching for professionals to stay on top of their game, even under pressure.Prior to starting Valor, Sarah was an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at F-Prime Capital Partners.  She also launched Grokker's enterprise division as VP of Business Development and Partnerships, and lead health plan relationships for Castlight Health from start-up through its IPO in 2014.   Sarah has a Yale University B.A., a Harvard Kennedy School of Government MPA, and a Stanford University Graduate School of Business MBA.  While not an Olympian herself, Sarah did play varsity soccer at Yale for 4 years, and became a competitive runner, running for Greater Boston Track Club and Strava (formerly, New Balance Silicon Valley).  Sarah's experiences as a business leader and athlete gave her the inspiration and conviction to start Valor, dedicated to supporting and igniting the best in every leader, team and organization.  About: Valor: Valor Performance, Inc. is an enterprise software company that supports some of the highest performing global organizations in strategically igniting the best in every leader, manager and team.  Delivered through its high-tech, high-touch digital platform, Valor provides the skills, analytics and coaching for professionals to stay on top of their game, even under pressure.Valor is designed to close the professional training and coaching gap through a dynamic, measurable and scalable software platform. Valor's innovative digital learning and virtual coaching platform combines the latest research on human performance, leadership and mindset with the best practices of Olympic and elite athletes to support leaders in sustaining peak performance while navigating a competitive and constantly changing business environment.  

Mike Stemple is an Innovation Expert & Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR) Leader, recently working with MolsonCoors to spearhead an entrepreneurial mindset inside the organization. He talks to Paul Capon of The Innovation Community about the divide between small and large companies and how they can benefit from each other.

Ingrid Vanderveldt (iV) is the Chairman and CEO of Empowering a Billion Women by 2020 (EBW2020) and MintHERTM. Previously, she was the first Entrepreneur-in-Residence (“EIR”) for Dell Inc. where she oversaw entrepreneurial initiatives worldwide helping to build a $250 million business segment and founded the $125M Dell Innovators Credit Fund, Dell Founders Club, and the Dell Center for Entrepreneurs during her 3-year term. iV is an Emeritus member of United Nations Foundation’s Global Entrepreneurs Council, are a Managing Partner of Vanderveldt Global Investments, founding organizer of the GLASS Forum (Global Leadership & Sustainable Success), and co-founder of The Billionaire Girls Club. She also created and hosted CNBC’s first original primetime series, “American Made,” reaching over 1M viewers around the globe and is a Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN) Member. She is the 2018 Recipient of the Global Empowerment Award by the Global Business and Interfaith Peace Awards in partnership with the UN, has been named by Oprah as one of her Global 100 Leaders and is the winner of the Forbes & Northwestern Mutual "Global Entrepreneur in Excellence Award". iV has been featured on outlets including NBC, CNBC, FOX, ABC, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Bloomberg, CNN Money, Fortune Magazine, Fast Company, Inc Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine. In 2016 she was named one of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 Global Leaders. She was ranked #1 Super Connector by Fast Company, is the recipient of the Forbes and Northwestern Mutual Global “Entrepreneur in Excellence Award” and was just named the 100th Champion Celebration for the HearStrong Foundation. She holds a Masters in Architecture at the Savannah College of Art & Design and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from UT at Austin. The WWIB podcast series is the creation of the host, Jasmine Sandler. Jasmine is the founder and CEO of JS Media, a media and Digital Marketing agency since 2006 that provides Branding, PR and Social Media services and education to female executives, teams, and entrepreneurs. Jasmine runs the #BRANDYOU conference series on thought-leadership education for entrepreneurs, Agent-cy Online Marketing, which resides under the JS Media umbrella as an Online Branding and Social Media Strategy firm and provides Keynote Speaking and Training to Female Business member-associations, corporate teams and universities. Jasmine is also the President of the NYC and NJ Chapter of The Hockey Players in Business supporting networking between business leaders who play hockey in the area and enabling events to give back to the community. She is an active singer and songwriter who has a special passion for providing business advice and social media support to fellow female artists. JS Media provides a library of digital marketing online courses, from social media selling to personal brand development online with live coaching provided. Join #Wonderwomeninbusiness conversations : http://facebook.com/WonderWomenIBpodcast http://twitter.com/WonderWomenInB http://instagram.com/wonderwomenibpod Properties of JS Media include: https://jasminesandler.com https://courses.jasminesandler.com http://agent-cy.com http://brandyouconference.com jsmediabusiness.com (in development for launch late 2019) To be considered as a guest for the #Wonderwomeninbusiness podcast, visit http://courses.jasminesandler.com/wonder-women-in-business-podcast/ where you can apply. The #Wonderwomeninpodcast series is owned by JS Media @2019.

I’m so grateful for the chance to sit down with Kathy Steele, Red Caffeine’s founder and CEO. Throughout her life, Kathy’s pushed through personal and professional adversities while always gaining insight along the way. On this week’s donothing podcast, learn about Kathy’s successes, her struggles and how she finds the positive in everything. Passionate about people, Kathy is serious about business growth and loves to help the underdog causes in her community. She is fortunate to "do it all" in her role at Red Caffeine, a growth consultancy with a mission to build incredible brands that clients want to work with—and employees want to work for. A serial entrepreneur, Kathy believes that Red Caffeine is the company she is finally getting right. Dedicated to purpose, vision and values, along with her decision to operate with open-book finances, Red Caffeine has experienced rapid growth since its foundation in 2013. Kathy and her team deliver growth strategies for purpose-driven companies who share common values and challenges. Kathy speaks and writes about her experience as an entrepreneur and how marketing impacts business growth. She is a contributor to Forbes and has delivered keynote presentations and workshops on employee experience, branding, marketing and business culture. Kathy has relentless enthusiasm for great causes, donating her time and expertise to industry groups and non-profit organizations. She is an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) for Future Founders, an Executive Council Member for the Executives Breakfast Club, Chicago’s Local Group Leader for the Small Giants Community and a Great Game of Business Practitioner. She values fostering relationships with leaders who share her strong focus on business ethics, social responsibility and economic sustainability. Join Red Caffeine’s People+People Conference and Content Series The “war for talent” is real and crosses all industries and company sizes. Historically, the focus on marketing has been on attracting and retaining clients—we have pivoted Red Caffeine to be more of a "Growth Consultancy" with a mission of building brands that clients want to work with AND employees want to work for. We feel the strategy is the same to attract, engage and retain clients and talent. We’re continuing to address these challenges companies are facing with our People+People Conference and Content Series. Exciting announcements and news will be shared soon at www.PeoplePlusPeopleConf.com. Connect With Kathy Steele LinkedIn Twitter Connect With Red Caffeine Website Facebook Twitter

Michael Hyatt is the co-founder of BlueCat, which was sold to Madison Dearborn Partners, of Chicago, IL. He serves as a director of BlueCat, ranks as one of Canada’s top entrepreneurs, and is a known as a technology visionary. Michael is also a weekly business commentator on CBC and was a celebrated “Dragon” on CBC’s online Dragons’ Den. He is an investor on the hit podcast “The Pitch” and a Founding Partner and Fellow at the Rotman School of Management’s prestigious Creative Destruction Lab. Michael sits on the CEO Board of Advisors of Georgian Partners, one of Canada’s leading venture capital firms and was recently named an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Blakes, one of the most successful law firms in the country. Michael also co-founded Dyadem, a highly successful software company which was acquired by IHS (NYSE: IHS). He was a finalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and was a recipient of the Top 40 Under 40 Award. Michael is an active investor and philanthropist who chairs the Hyatt Family Foundation. Michael works with speakers.ca (http://www.speakers.ca/speakers/micha...) and the NSB - National Speakers Bureau (http://nsb.com/speakers/michael-hyatt/) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/georges-khalife/support

André Piazza entrevista Helena Escalante, uma apaixonada por livros! Nascida e criada na Cidade do México, vive com seu marido nos Estados Unidos há mais de uma década. Consultora e mentora de pequenas empresas, ocupa a posição de Empreendedora-Residente (Entrepreneur-in-Residence - EIR) na Biblioteca Pública de Nova Iorque. Bloga diariamente no site EntreGurus.com, no qual atraiu ampla audiência em mais de 120 países com dicas que permitem a qualquer pessoa assimilar um livro em menos de 5 minutos, e colocar a sua sabedoria imediatamente em prática.

A great conversation with William Borghetti about automation in the title insurance and lending worlds and how fast technology is advancing.   William Borghetti is the president of Title iO, Inc., a Salt Lake City, UT-based technology company that provides data integration and automation solutions for title and escrow companies, law firms and mortgage lenders throughout the U.S. William is also the Managing Director of Daffinity Technology Ventures, a technology capital firm that invests technology and working capital into data-centric technology ventures. Title iO leverages Daffinity’s breakthrough data integration technology, called PremiSync, which allows organizations to easily access, synchronize and share data from multiple sources, regardless of type, format or location. Prior to Title iO, William was the CEO of Sendside Networks, a secure communication platform for the financial services industry and was the founder, president and chief technology officer of Campus Pipeline, an enterprise software company that developed an integration and communication platform for the higher education marketplace. Campus Pipeline was acquired by Sungard Data Systems. In addition to investing in and incubating data-centric technology companies through Daffinity Technology Ventures, William is an active angel investor in, and advisor to, several local companies that are pioneering advancements in various fields including information security, big data, mobile health and medical devices. William currently serves on the board of directors of Title iO and APiO, a UT-based FinTech company focused on data integration for the Supply Chain Finance (SCF) industry. William is an active member of the WBI Angels and he is currently an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) with VentureCapital.Org, the nation’s most successful non-profit venture accelerator. William also serves on the State of Utah Technology Commercialization and Innovation Program (TCIP) Review Board. Over the past several years, William has been recognized by vSpring Capital for its Top 100 Entrepreneurs Award (2008, 2009, 2010, 2012) and is a recipient of the Utah Business Top 40 under 40 Award (2008), which recognizes the top entrepreneurs in the state of Utah under the age of forty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mali Phonpadith interviews Bob London of Chief Listening Officers. Bob London, founder and CEO of Chief Listening Officers, helps companies develop marketing strategies that start with learning the customer’s true perspective. Chief Listening Officers serves emerging to mid-size B2B technology and professional services firms across the software, SaaS, data, financial services and healthcare sectors. Bob pioneered the Outsourced Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) concept in 2003 when he founded London, Ink, a B2B marketing consultancy. He has worked with, advised and mentored dozens of small- and mid-size companies on their marketing strategy and execution, serving as an interim or part-time CMO. Bob also: Is Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at the University of Maryland’s Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, providing guidance to student entrepreneurs and a regular speaker and contributor at Dingman’s entrepreneurship classes. Serves as a global mentor and advisor to early-stage tech companies at 1776, an internationally renowned startup incubator headquartered in Washington, DC. Is a member of advisory board for The Marketing Alliance, the leading education and networking group for B2B technology marketing executives in the DC area. Has keynoted or spoken at the Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit (4 times) and Potomac Tech Wire’s “Future of Marketing” Conference. Has delivered keynote talks at the Private Access Network Annual Meeting and WashingtonExec’s Next Gen Event. Has been the featured speaker at Network Solutions’ GrowSmartBiz Conference, the National Association of Federal Credit Union’s Annual Conference (three times) and the nationwide Unintentional Entrepreneur series. Publishes the popular DriveTime Marketing video blog as well as Bobservations, a blog series that chronicles the often humorous intersection of business and life. Bob’s work and writing has been featured in or covered by the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, the Miami Herald, USA Today, Marketing News (the AMA’s flagship magazine), The Washington Business Journal and SmartCEO DC magazine. Bob is a 20+ year marketing veteran who has achieved rapid results with marketing budgets ranging from the $200 million network television launch of MCI Friends & Family to startups that have to make the most of their precious funding. Bob also served as VP of Marketing for Digex, Incorporated, a national Web hosting and management firm that grew 100% annually during his tenure and went through not one but two IPOs. In addition, Bob was director of product marketing for Verisign, the leading web identity and security firm and Chief Marketing Officer of SingleShop, a venture-backed online shopping startup that burst along with the 2000 dotcom bubble. Bob graduated from the University of Maryland College Park with a BS in Marketing and resides in Potomac, MD with his wife and two teenage sons. www.chieflisteningofficers.com Join our community: http://soarcommunitynetwork.com

Jonathan Hakakian is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of the SoundBoard Angel Fund with Richard Magid. Jonathan raised capital for the fund, directed the diligence process into a growing portfolio of 20 companies, and coached many of the portfolio's entrepreneurs on their journeys. His professional background also includes tech, sales, construction, and management. Most recently he graduated from the Kauffman Fellows Program (Class 19) where he focused his studies on being an innovative venture investor. Locally, Jonathan is a board member of New Jersey Entrepreneurial Network, an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Stevens Institute of Technology Venture Center, and an advisory board member of MCW (a non-profit focused on empowering current and future leaders to better their local communities). In Today’s Show We Discuss: How did Jonathan make his way into the angel ecosystem? What is Jonathan’s approach to valuation and ownership at such an early stage? What level of ownership is required to generate the desired Alpha? What is Jonathan’s return expectations? How does this differ from sector to sector? How does this differ from the $Bn return expectations of large VCs? How does Jonathan approach team formation? What does he look for in early stage founders and their team? What Jonathan looks for in his co-investors? What gives him confidence? What makes him nervous? Learn more about SyndicateRoom: www.syndicateroom.com

Segment 1:Bob Frisch, managing partner of the Strategic Offsites Group, is considered one of the world's leading strategic facilitators, having worked with executives and boards in sixteen countries on five continents. He is the author of Simple Sabotage: A Modern Field Manual for Detecting and Rooting Out Everyday Behaviors That Undermine Your Workplace.Segment 2: Elizabeth Gore is the Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) at Dell, where she is working with Dell to extend its global advocacy efforts to raise entrepreneurship to the public policy agenda, encouraging policies and practices that support and enable entrepreneurial growth globally. Segment 3: Bryan Mattimore is co-founder and chief idea guy at the sixteen-year old Growth Engine Company, an innovation agency based in Norwalk, CT. Bryan and his firm have managed over 200 successful innovation projects leading to over $3 Billion in new revenue for his clients.  He is the author of three books on business creativity and innovation including the recently re-leased, 21 Days to a Big Idea.Segment 4: Katherine Darnstadt is founder of Latent Design, which specializes in ideation, strategy, and execution of scalable and highly experiential architecture and urban design. They have created Boombox which is a prefabricated micro retail kiosk installed in high volume public spaces to provide short-term pop up commercial opportunities and cultural experiences. Erik Harmon is of Executive Director of the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce in Chicago.Segment 5: Aaron T. Walker is a Businessman and Life Coach who has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence.Sponsored by Sage, Nextiva, and Pure Chat. 

Segment 1: Ingrid Vanderveldtis the Chairman and CEO of Empowering a Billion Women by 2020 (EBW2020). Previously, she was the first Entrepreneur-in-Residence (“EIR”) for Dell Inc. where she oversaw entrepreneurial initiatives worldwide.14:30 – Segment 2: Rohit Bhargava is a trend curator, founder of the Influential Marketing Group, and an expert in helping brands and leaders be more influential. He is the author of a new book called Nonobvious: How to Think Different, Curate Ideas and Predict the Future.30:35 – Segment 3: Rohit Bhargava continued.39:55 – Segment 4: How to Get Unstuck49:01 – Segment 5: Scott Harris is the Co-Founder and General Manager of Catoctin Creek Distilling Company - the first legal distillery in Loudoun County, VA since before Prohibition. Sponsored by Sage, Nextiva and CorpNet.