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Don't miss out on the next #womenintech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://womenintechshow.com.Be featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com/“Sequoia Blodgett of Raleway Ventures: Investing in Innovation” #womenintech Show is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support the Women in Tech podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/womenintechTo be featured on the podcast go to http://womenintechshow.com/featureGuest Host,Angie Carrillohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/angiecarrillor/Guest,Sequoia Blodgetthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sequoiab/Listener Spotlight,Jo Petersonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jopeterson1/In LA? Here's some awesome resources for you to become immersed in the LA Tech scene -For a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comGet Podcast Listeners, http://getpodcastlisteners.com/Resources Mentioned:Raleway Ventures, https://www.raleway.vcCredits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Sequoia Blodgett
#011 - On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of LILA, Ricky Williams and Matt Cohen, as well as Sequoia Blodgett, Operator at M13 Ventures. LILA translates astrological symbolism into useful information that enhances the 3 dimensions of relationships. Visit heylila.com to learn more. Support the LILA team by visiting their crowdfunding page at republic.co/lila M13 is a full-service venture engine with a platform of experts and resources that helps our founding teams proactively navigate risks through all stages of growth and excel at execution. Learn more at M13.co Get in touch with Sequoia by following her @SequoiaB on Twitter. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on Linkedin and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!
You got to become a student of the game before you make the leap! Do you agree? On this episode of “Extra Credit Friday’s” Shawn revisits his interview with Sequoia Blodgett on Ep#67.Sequoia has knocked down the doors in both the music industry and the tech space. She is the founder of Commas, a product and service engine for growing entrepreneurs that offers exclusive access to top tech and creative resources. She has spoken all over the world about fundraising, building a tech company, using tech to create strong visual content and helping entrepreneurs understand how to stay relevant in the digital revolution.
Here links to more podcasts by Black creators: SCIENCE BE the Code - Black Enterprise's tech editor (Sequoia Blodgett) spotlights Black folks in the tech industry Therapy for Black Girls - a licensed psychologist (Dr. Joy Harden Bradford) talks about mental health Why Aren't You A Doctor Yet? - combination of scientists and journalists (Hana, Suhail, Oz, and Alex) talk about science and tech news Dope Labs - a scientist and an engineer (Zakiya and Titi) talk about science + pop-culture GENERAL Still Processing - 2 NYT Culture reporters (Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham) talking about media, history, art, the internet, etc Code Switch - NPR journalists tackle conversations about race The Stoop - 2 journalists (Leila Day and Hana Baba) talk about the Black diaspora and Blackness Black lives matter. If you want to learn more about any of our main topics, check out these links: [Truth or Fail] Hot Dog Allergy https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/hot-dog-allergie https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1994783/ Cat-Pork https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3594363/ Parent Spit https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/05/06/180817114/parents-saliva-on-pacifiers-could-ward-off-babys-allergies [Fact Off] Thunderstorm asthma https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/article/106/3/207/1565254 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/cea.12709 https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/thunderstorm-asthma-the-night-a-deadly-storm-took-melbournes-breath-away-20170308-gut8ur.html https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/nov/27/thunderstorm-asthma-oure-talking-an-event-equivalent-to-a-terrorist-attack Langerhans cells https://www.popsci.com/allergy-immunotherapy-toothpaste/ https://allovate.com/how-allerdent-works/ [Ask the Science Couch] Allergies & public horticulture https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/seasonal-allergies-blame-male-trees https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016920461100137X https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-08/asoa-hpc082615.php [Butt One More Thing] Milk allergy fecal transplant https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-018-0324-z
Corporate culture perpetuates the idea that we need to fake it ‘til we make it, pretending to have all the answers and projecting confidence in our abilities—whether we feel it or not. But what if there are advantages to not knowing? What if living rich, creative entrepreneurial lives requires that we let go of what we think we know, step into new territory and expand our mental map of the world? Today, Jeffrey considers the benefit of naïveté in creativity and entrepreneurship with Sequoia Blodgett, former music video director and founder of Commas, a tech platform designed to help founders build sustainable businesses. Sequoia shares her journey from directing music videos to the tech world, explaining what she did to secure VC funding for her first company and how the failure of that venture led to the creation of Commas. She addresses the vast disparity of women of color in tech, discussing the unconscious bias prevalent on both sides of private equity and her mission to even the playing field for multicultural entrepreneurs. Listen in to understand how travel enhances creativity and learn how to navigate your own knowledge gaps in the pursuit of an excellent life. Key Takeaways [0:02] How naïveté can work to our advantage ‘Fake it ‘til you make it’ = destructive business advice Wide-eyed not-knowing benefits pursuit of creative life Let go of what think know as step into new territory [4:44] How Sequoia’s creative genius expressed itself early on Organize ideas + people in form of magazine, film Exposed to father’s creative work at Pixar Studied TV, dance and film at Loyola University [11:47] Sequoia’s frustration with the business of making music videos Can’t just create what you want (write hundreds of treatments) Must prove yourself over and over again Politics means work may never be released [17:43] What inspired Sequoia to step into the tech world Learned about VC working at tech camp for girls Crowdfunding to attend Draper University Tim Draper invested in first tech company 7AM [29:59] How the failure of 7AM informed the creation of Commas Didn’t understand business, burned through capital Platform to help entrepreneurs build profitable business [34:46] The navigation of knowledge gaps in pursuit of excellence Access to much info, yet rapid change renders us ignorant Learn to recover from failure savvier but not jaded [39:10] Sequoia’s mindset shift around what it means to fail Mentor explained that failure necessary for learning Freed from weight of having to be right [40:04] The vast disparity of women of color in tech Issue on both sides (i.e.: unconscious bias, pattern matching) Mission to even playing field for multicultural founders [46:01] Sequoia’s insight around trying to do it all yourself Scale with systems when small, leverage automation Tech to build cashflow business and then hire team [48:06] What Sequoia is doing to foster a strong inner life Hire coaches to make sure Commas is successful Support with business and self-development [51:20] Sequoia’s take on the necessity of wonder Travel to experience other perspectives Creativity improves when embrace other cultures [57:27] What Sequoia is learning to say NO to Reject opportunities not necessary for growth Left Black Enterprise to say YES to other opportunities [1:02:22] How to expand your mental map of the world Know what you don’t know + create support pack Create nurture pack to foster inner awareness Learn from people your brand elevates Get outside yourself to shake up perspective Connect with Sequoia Commas Commas Podcast Sequoia’s Website Resources A Wondrous Mind on 1440 Multiversity Ray Dalio Sequoia’s Dad’s Blog Dave Meyers Sequoia’s Music Video Draper University Alexa Café Adobe Creative Suite Scratch Awesomeness TV Tim Draper Y Combinator Adobe InDesign Black Tech Mecca Sequoia’s Article on BTM Black Enterprise Magazine This Movie Changed Me: Black Panther Danielle Leslie John Jantsch Duct Tape Marketing Columbia Study on Intercultural Relationships & Creativity Airbnb Experiences Whitney Wolfe Herd Bumble Srinivas Rao & Marty Neumeier on Tracking Wonder S2EP06 Meow Wolf Vince Kadlubek
On this episode Shawn interviews Sequoia Blodgett. Sequoia has knocked down the doors in both the music industry and the tech space. She is the founder of Commas, a product and service engine for growing entrepreneurs that offers exclusive access to top tech and creative resources. She has spoken all over the world about fundraising, building a tech company, using tech to create strong visual content and helping entrepreneurs understand how to stay relevant in the digital revolution.
Have you ever thought about opening your own business but don’t know where to start? You ask yourself questions such as, “How do I learn about entrepreneurship? Should I quit my job? How much money will it take to build my business? What if I fail?” Don’t worry! This week I invited Sequoia Blodgett, founder of Commas, to have girl talk about how to become a successful entrepreneur.
I had the opportunity to interview Sequoia about her unique journey! Shes a former music video director, Draper University Graduate, CEO of Commas and so much more. Check out her insight on venture capitalism and her Silicone Valley experience.Sequoias ContactInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sequoiablodgett/Websitehttps://www.sequoiab.comEconix ContactFollow us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/econix_/Emailinfo@econix.coJoin our Free Slack Grouphttps://join.slack.com/t/econixtalks/shared_invite/enQtNTQ2NTUwODI1NzI5LTFmMjAyM2ViNmExMDQ4ZTg5OWIwY2VjMzY5NmI2MmJjYmNhM2FiMDEwYjVhOTJlYWE2ODEyOWU3ZGVjZjJiMGURobinhood Linkhttp://share.robinhood.com/joshuab261
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In January, 2018, Arlan made an appearance at the ‘Live Your Legacy' event hosted by VaynerMedia at Hero City at Draper University in San Mateo, CA. Arlan and VC Monique Woodard spoke with Sequoia Blodgett (blah-git) for the event. After her talk, Arlan and some Backstage Crew met Gary Vaynerchuk and some of his crew. Listen in as GaryVee shares advice about staying true to yourself as you learn to manage growing attention as an influencer, and Arlan asks how GaryVee thinks about privilege and amplifying messages to his audience. Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/podcast/bvctv-garyvee/ Credits: Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Producer: Bryan Landers Recorded by: Dianne Cherrez Theme by: Janine Additional Music by: DeKobe
Julian Eison - Founder of Eison Triple Thread, an Honest Luxury fashion house that produces made-to-measure menswear talks with Sequoia Blodgett about why technology is imperative when providing men with a custom wardrobe solution. https://eisontriplethread.com/ | Season 2 | Powered by eBay
On this episode, I Zoom in Sequoia Blodgett and we chat about putting in the work and making things happen in your life.
This week we drop in on a live interview at The Office in Berkeley with Sequoia Blodgett, a former Los Angeles Entertainment Director turned venture backed startup Tech Founder and Content Creator. Host Ahyiana Angel chats with Sequoia Blodgett who currently serves as a Tech Editor working with media companies like Black Enterprise. The Telly Award winner gets candid about everything from raising startup capital to developing relationships that helped her land her current role. Guest Website Link: sequoiab.com The Office Co-Working Space: theofficeberkeley.com What we’re talking about: - The shift in the entertainment music video industry that led her to a new career - Going through the all immersive Draper University program created by Tim Draper, which aired as a reality show on ABC family - Developing an app - Learning to fail and fail fast - How relationship building helped her raise $12k to fund her dreams - Her experience having an opportunity to fly in Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh's private jet to Las Vegas to hang out with Tony www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Young Entrepreneur, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Time Management, 5 Minute Journal, Recruiting, Authentic, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Side Hustle Pro, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Personal Growth, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone, Break The Rules, Call Your Girlfriend, Personal Finance, Secret To Success, Business Plan, Tech Startup, Self Publishing, Entrepreneurs, Career Path, Educational, Creativity, Selling, motivation, motivational, inspiration, confidence, success, encouragement?, personal confidence, founder stories, Intelligent change
Today we are joined by entrepreneur Sequoia Blodgett, star of ABC Family's StartUp U and founder of 7AM Life. Check out episodes of StartUp U online be sure to visit www.7am.life. You can also follow Sequoia on Twitter and Instagram. Show Notes RLW {Read Listen Watch}: Read Erica's pick- Ghettoized by Jill Leovy THERAPIST PROBLEMS: Interested in the article Esther mentioned about swearing? Here it is... 5 Reasons I Don’t Give An Eff About Swearing In Front Of My Kids by Kate Levkoff (@nursingcursing) Don't forget to go send us your questions and suggestions for THERAPIST PROBLEMS Tag us and use the hashtag #WithThatBeingSaid Esther: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Erica: Twitter | Facebook |Instagram {
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For nine years, Sequoia Blodgett worked in the entertainment industry as a commercial and video director for many mainstream pop artists. After being hospitalized, she began to ask herself would she be happy with all she had accomplished if it all should end then. Sequoia began her road to entrepreneurism and so began her journey into Draper U, her website, 7AM and ultimately her appearance on ABC Family's ‘Startup U'. We discuss; Her transformation from video director to entrepreneur Her experience at Draper University and with ABC's ‘Startup U' Her website 7AM, a marketplace for personal development Best practices in getting your business backed by a venture capitalist. Including what she's learned from her investor, Tim Draper. Advantages of living in the Bay Area for Tech entrepreneurs And much more…
Tinsel Founder and CEO, Aniyia Williams chats with Silicon Valley, Tech Editor, Sequoia Blodgett about her experience building a hardware product, why you should generate revenue before seeking Venture Capital and how the birth of her child went viral.
Silicon Valley, Tech Editor, Sequoia Blodgett sits with Matt and Warren, co-founders of Toasted Life, and chats with the two young entrepreneurs about trying to balance their demanding tech jobs at Apple and YouTube with a flourishing entertainment company.
Marlon Nichols, General Partner at Cross Culture Ventures chats with, Silicon Valley, Tech Editor, Sequoia Blodgett, about being in business with Atom Factory's, Troy Carter, almost flunking out of business school and having swine flu?!
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For nine years, Sequoia Blodgett worked in the entertainment industry as a commercial and video director for many mainstream pop artists. After being hospitalized, she began to ask herself would she be happy with all she had accomplished if it all should end then. Sequoia began her road to entrepreneurism and so began her journey into Draper U, her relationship marketplace website, 7AM and ultimately her appearance on ABC Family's ‘Startup U'. We discuss; Her transformation from video director to entrepreneur Her experience at Draper University and with ABC's ‘Startup U' Her website 7AM Best practices in getting your business backed by a venture capitalist. Including what she's learned from her investor, Tim Draper. Advantages of living in the Bay Area for Tech entrepreneurs Lessons learned on her journey And much more…