Podcasts about springboard enterprises

We discussed a few things including:1. Kay's career journey2. The startup/funding landscape, particularly for women3. Springboard accelerator and thesis4. Trends, challenges and opportunities re new ventures and fundingKay Koplovitz is the founder and former Chairman & CEO of USA Networks, the SyFy Channel and USA Networks International, a multi-billion-dollar cable program company. Ms. Koplovitz ran the network for 21 years before stepping down in 1998, at which time it was sold for $4.5 billion. She is the visionary who created the business model for cable networks by introducing the concept of two revenue streams: licensing and advertising, adopted worldwide. It all started with her insatiable curiosity about satellite communications, a concept she first heard from author Arthur C Clark and his work on geosynchronous orbiting satellites. It was the introduction of satellite distribution into the cable industry that launched an industry. In 1998, then-President Clinton appointed Kay to chair the bipartisan National Women's Business Council (NWBC). Her research found that $104 billion in venture capital went over the transom, but only 1.7 percent went to women. VCs in Silicon Valley told Kay they had never seen any women come to pitch them. It was time to open the door to VC capital and bring women in. By 2000, Kay was compelled to launch Springboard Enterprises, which she co-founded as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) accelerator that propels women-led companies in technology and life sciences to raise capital, now powered by a community of over 5,000 industry specific experts. They lift them to scale and sustainability with access to capital, business partnerships and an entrusted global community. In 2014, Ms. Koplovitz co-founded the New York Fashion Tech Lab (NYFTL.com), bringing promising technology companies in collaboration with the fashion and consumer retail industry. Today they are leading Ai technology integration in Retail.In its 25 th anniversary year, Kay continues as Chairman of Springboard Enterprises, where, under her leadership, the organization's mission is to present and connect essential resources to over 930+ Springboard entrepreneurs. The measure of its success is in the results. A strong 25-year track record validated the value of Springboard Enterprises' alumnae, totaling $61 Billion in value since its launch, with 237 exits to strategic acquirers and 28 IPOs.  In 2016, Ms. Koplovitz co-founded Springboard Growth Capital to bring growth-stage investments to women-led companies, building iconic brands with the digital consumer in mind and a path to profitability in sight. She previously served on corporate boards of CA Technologies, Time Inc., Liz Claiborne, Kate Spade, ION Media Networks, Oracle, Instinet, Nabisco, General Re, and over 25 years as trustee on the nonprofit boards of The Paley Center for Media and the International Tennis Hall of Fame.#podcast #AFewThingsPodcast

Sam Horn helps people “connect the dots forward” and create one-of-a-kind presentations, pitches, books, brands, businesses, and messages that scale their impact – for good.   Sam has authored 10 books including Tongue Fu!®, POP!, Wash Post bestseller Got Your Attention? Her latest book Talking on Eggshells received a glowing Pub Weekly review, was featured in Forbes, and endorsed by Marie Forleo, Jack Canfield, Lynn Twist, Dr. Ivan Misner (founder of BNI) and Whole Foods founder John Mackey who calls it “The course-correct for today's cancel culture.”  Clients: Sam has presented for hundreds of organizations = Intel, Oracle, Accenture, Cisco, YPO, EO, Nationwide, Johnson & Johnson, Amgen, Kaiser Permanente, Ernst-Young, U.S. Embassy in London. Specialties: Sam served as the Pitch Coach for Springboard Enterprises which has helped entrepreneurs generate $36.8 billion in funding/valuation – and has been brought in by NASA, TED FELLOWS and Richard Branson's NEW NOW LEADERS to teach public speaking/media training. To learn more about Sam, go to her website: www.samhorn.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyndsay-dowd/support

Sam Horn is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency, a positioning/messaging consultancy, which helps people design and deliver TEDx talks, keynotes, funding pitches and one-of-a-kind brands.She is also the CEO of the Tongue Fu! Training Institute, a trade-marked communication skills approach, that teaches how to give and get respect at work, at home, online and in public.Sam is the author of 10 books including Tongue Fu!®, POP!, SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week, IDEApreneur, and Wash Post bestseller Got Your Attention?Her newest book Talking on Eggshells received a glowing Publishers Weekly review and endorsements from Marie Forleo, Jack Canfield, Lynn Twist, JJ Virgin, Dr. Ivan Misner (founder of BNI) and Whole Foods founder John Mackey who calls it “The course-correct for today's cancel culture.” Sam's work has been featured in dozens of publications including NY Times, Forbes, Fast Company and, Harvard Business Review. She has been interviewed on every major network including NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, NPR and MSNBC.Fun Fact: Sam Horn and her Tongue Fu! team stumped the panel on the TV Show To Tell the Truth.Sam has had the privilege of speaking to more than half a million people worldwide from China to Chicago, Ireland to England, and for clients like Intel, Oracle, Accenture, American Bankers Assn.Sam co-founded the Business Book Festival (held at USA Today headquarters) and served as the Emcee and Executive Director of the world-renowned Maui Writers Conference for 17 years.She also served as the Pitch Coach for Springboard Enterprises which has helped entrepreneurs generate $27.8 billion (yes, that's a B) in funding – and has been brought in by NASA, TED FELLOWS and Richard Branson's NEW NOW LEADERS to teach public speaking/media training. Sam's LinkedIn Learning course has been translated into 6 languages and is used by organizations around the world, (e.g., Amazon, KPMG, Walmart,) as part of their communication – customer service – leadership training.As a consultant, Sam helps clients - including Terry Jones, Founder of Travelocity and Charlie Pellerin, Project Manager of the Hubble Telescope - get their books out of their head and into the world. Sheri Salata (Former Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Pres. of Harpo Productions and OWN) calls Sam “one of the bright lights and most accessible wisdom-sharers in our culture today.”Website: https://samhorn.com/LinkedIn: Sam Horn FB: Sam Horn's Intrigue Agency Insta: Sam Horn @samhornintrigueYoutube: Sam Horn Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Women have powerful voices and have been using them to voice concerns and demand change forever. But when society is full of naysayers and those who undervalue women, it can be easy to back off of your convictions. Denise Brosseau has been on a mission for decades to help women crystalize their voices and use them to stand up for the causes they believe in. Today, she is here to talk about her causes and how she helps women find their voices! This week's episode 99 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about amplifying your voice and message! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Denise Brosseau is sharing the importance of trusting ourselves and actionable steps you can take right now to start finding your voice. Denise Brosseau is a thought leader, strategist, author, and CEO of Thought Leadership Lab. Passionate about amplifying inspiring voices, she assists leaders and changemakers in expanding their influence and impact. As the co-founder of Watermark (now Upward) and Springboard Enterprises, Denise champions women-led companies and their access to capital. Some of the talking points Julie and Denise go over in this episode include:How Denise's time at Wellesley College shaped her career.The importance of seeing women in leadership roles and how it inspires other women.Exploring the role of leaders in using voice and platform for moral leadership.How purely performative acts of solidarity hurt companies in the long run.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH DENISE BROSSEAU:LinkedInX (formerly Twitter)Thought Leadership LabCONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWL

I have the privilege of connecting with a friend and colleague today!  Sam Horn is the Founder and CEO of the Intrigue Agency and the Tongue Fu! Training Institute. She is a communication strategist who helps people craft and convey unique presentations, pitches, books, businesses, and brands to drive positive change and permanently scale their impact. In addition to being a sought-after keynote speaker and organizational trainer, she is also a respected personal friend and mentor. In today's discussion, we dive into why we, as a culture, are so averse to conflict. We get into the implications of talking on eggshells and losing our voice and discuss the crucial role of pattern interruption and the art of addressing teasing, taunting, and bullying, both online and offline. We also explore ways to deal with complainers and people pleasers, we examine the transformative power of language, and Sam explains how to gracefully handle requests for free advice. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Why many of us have been finding it harder to express our opinions after all that has happened in the last three years Common reactions that make difficult situations even worse An effective strategy for handling situations where someone deliberately tries to trigger or manipulate you or make you feel guilty How to how to interrupt harmful behavior patterns and become a force for good  How to reframe your perspective and promote empathy Which words should be used and which are best avoided to help children learn and grow? The importance of shifting focus from blaming to finding solutions Ways to address persistent complainers in a customer service-oriented world How to communicate effectively and resolve conflict  How to handle requests for free advice Bio: Sam Horn is a multifaceted professional, serving as the CEO of the Intrigue Agency, a consultancy specializing in positioning and messaging for TEDx talks, keynotes, funding pitches, and unique brands. Additionally, she leads the Tongue Fu! Training Institute, which focuses on communication skills to foster respect in various aspects of life. As the author of 10 books, including bestsellers like "Got Your Attention?" and "Take the Bully by the Horns," Sam has received acclaim for her work. Her latest book, "Talking on Eggshells," has garnered praise from notable figures and media outlets, with endorsements from Marie Forleo, Jack Canfield, and a glowing review from Publishers Weekly. Sam's impact extends globally, having spoken to over half a million people worldwide and delivering talks for prestigious clients such as Boeing, Intel, and National Geographic. Her books, published in 17 languages, reflect her international influence, with speaking engagements in various countries, including China, Germany, and Japan. Notably, Sam's expertise goes beyond writing and speaking; she served as the Pitch Coach for Springboard Enterprises, contributing to entrepreneurs generating a substantial $27.8 billion in funding. She's been sought after by TED FELLOWS and Richard Branson's NEW NOW Leaders for her insights into crafting compelling pitches. Sam's reach also extends to online platforms, with her LinkedIn Learning course utilized by organizations like Amazon and KPMG for communication, customer service, and leadership training. Her diverse contributions include co-founding the Business Book Festival and serving as the Emcee and Executive Director of the Maui Writers Conference for 17 years. Recognized by Sheri Salata, former Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show, as "one of the bright lights and most accessible wisdom-sharers in our culture today," Sam Horn's impact spans industries, continents, and various facets of professional and personal development. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Sam Horn website LinkedIn

In this episode, you will learn: Most effective ways to communicate What you need to be aware of in communication How to add value How to POP your brand Sam's work has been featured in New York Times, Fast Company, Investors Business Daily, MSNBC, Forbes, INC, Foreign Service Journal, NPR, and Huffington Post. Her books  – including Talking on Eggshells, POP!, Tongue Fu!®, ConZentrate, What's Holding You Back? and Washington Post bestseller Got Your Attention? – have been endorsed by dozens of thought leaders including Stephen Covey, Jack Canfield, Tony Robbins, and Miki Agrawal. Her 20+ year track record of results includes speaking for such clients as National Geographic, Cisco, SXSW, Fortune 500 Forum, Intel, YPO, Capital One, NASA, Accenture, Fidelity, the U.S .Navy and Four Seasons Resorts. She was the pitch coach for Springboard Enterprises which has helped women entrepreneurs generate $36+ billion in funding / valuation.

Sam Horn is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency, a positioning/messaging consultancy, which helps people design and deliver TEDx talks, keynotes, funding pitches and one-of-a-kind brands. She is also the CEO of the Tongue Fu! Training Institute, a trade-marked communication skills approach, that teaches how to give and get respect at work, at home, online and in public. Sam is the author of 10 books including Tongue Fu!®, POP!, SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week, IDEApreneur, and Wash Post bestseller Got Your Attention? Her newest book Talking on Eggshells received a glowing Publishers Weekly review and endorsements from Marie Forleo, Jack Canfield, Lynn Twist, JJ Virgin, Dr. Ivan Misner (founder of BNI) and Whole Foods founder John Mackey who calls it “The course-correct for today's cancel culture.” Sam's work has been featured in dozens of publications including NY Times, Forbes, Fast Company and, Harvard Business Review. She has been interviewed on every major network including NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, NPR and MSNBC. Fun Fact: Sam Horn and her Tongue Fu! team stumped the panel on the TV Show To Tell the Truth. Sam has had the privilege of speaking to more than half a million people worldwide from China to Chicago, Ireland to England, and for clients like Intel, Oracle, Accenture, American Bankers Assn. Sam co-founded the Business Book Festival (held at USA Today headquarters) and served as the Emcee and Executive Director of the world-renowned Maui Writers Conference for 17 years. She also served as the Pitch Coach for Springboard Enterprises which has helped entrepreneurs generate $27.8 billion (yes, that's a B) in funding – and has been brought in by NASA, TED FELLOWS and Richard Branson's NEW NOW LEADERS to teach public speaking/media training. Sam's LinkedIn Learning course has been translated into 6 languages and is used by organizations around the world, (e.g., Amazon, KPMG, Walmart,) as part of their communication – customer service – leadership training. As a consultant, Sam helps clients - including Terry Jones, Founder of Travelocity and Charlie Pellerin, Project Manager of the Hubble Telescope - get their books out of their head and into the world. Sheri Salata (Former Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Pres. of Harpo Productions and OWN) calls Sam “one of the bright lights and most accessible wisdom-sharers in our culture today.”

Neha Champaneria Markle Head of Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions Neha Champaneria Markle is a Managing Director and the Head of Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions. Prior to joining the firm, Neha served on the investment teams at Apax Partners and Pomona Capital. She also served on the management team for Springboard Enterprises, Inc., a non-profit organization focused on improving female entrepreneurs' access to venture capital. Neha started her career as part of the financial analyst program at Morgan Stanley. Neha received a B.S. magna cum laude in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. with honors from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.  

In a vast ocean of businesses looking to make the most impact and $$$, simply being unique doesn't cut it. You need to swiftly capture the attention of your prospects, clients, and audience, INTRIGUING and INSPIRING them in mere seconds. But how exactly can you accomplish that? Join us as we learn from Intrigue CEO and author Sam Horn about how making little changes to our language can impact our overall success in business and in life. Find out more in this incredible episode:▶️ How to Shift Your Words and Scale Your Life with Sam Horn Key points covered in this episode: [00:02:14] Introduction [00:05:07] Meet Sam Horn [00:07:17] Discovering Reader's Digest & the power of one sentence [00:08:59] What is the Eyebrow Test? [00:10:51] How can we agree and disagree [00:13:34] Seeing a conflict as a “clarifying conversation” [00:16:12] Words to use and to lose [00:21:24] When people complain, do not explain [00:28:44] How to handle other people's anger [00:33:43] A technique to beat fear and show up as your best self [00:37:37] The one-word mantra: JOY [00:39:53] The importance of quotes [00:44:41] Finding your gifts and one-of-a-kind message to the world Sam Horn is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency. She helps people create respectful, collaborative, one-of-a-kind communications and projects that add value for all involved. Sam's work has been featured in New York Times, Fast Company, Investors Business Daily, MSNBC, Forbes, INC, Foreign Service Journal, NPR, and Huffington Post. Her books – including POP!, Tongue Fu!®, ConZentrate, What's Holding You Back? and Washington Post bestseller Got Your Attention? – have been endorsed by dozens of thought leaders including Stephen Covey, Jack Canfield, Tony Robbins, and Miki Agrawal. Her 20+ year track record of results includes speaking for such clients as National Geographic, Cisco, SXSW, Fortune 500 Forum, Intel, YPO, Capital One, NASA, Accenture, Fidelity, the U.S .Navy and Four Seasons Resorts. She was the pitch coach for Springboard Enterprises which has helped women entrepreneurs generate $10+ billion in funding / valuation. Connect with Sam: Website: https://samhorn.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samhorn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samhornintrigue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samhornintrigue/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SamHornIntrigue #communication #business #leadership #entrepreneur #communicationskills #success #relationships #scaleorfail #scaleitmethod #allisonmaslan ————————————————————————————— Take your first step to learning how to SCALE your business to 8-figures and BEYOND! My team of expert CEO's ready to provide you with clear, proven, and team-driven strategies that will allow you to build a business that thrives even without you! ✨

Sam Horn is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency, a positioning/messaging consultancy, which helps people design and deliver TEDx talks, keynotes, funding pitches and one-of-a-kind brands. She is also the CEO of the Tongue Fu! Training Institute, a trade-marked communication skills approach, that teaches how to give and get respect at work, at home, online and in public. Sam is the author of 10 books from major publishers and her newest book Talking on Eggshells received a glowing Publishers Weekly review “The course-correct for today's cancel culture.” Sam's work has been featured in dozens of publications including NY Times, Forbes, Fast Company and Harvard Business Review. Sam served as the Pitch Coach for Springboard Enterprises which has helped entrepreneurs generate $27.8 billion (yes, that's a B) in funding. To learn more about Sam Horn, you can go to her Linkedin profile: @samhorn or you can go to her website: https://samhorn.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyndsay-dowd/support

Women have powerful voices and have been using them to voice concerns and demand change forever. But when society is full of naysayers and those who undervalue women, it can be easy to back off of your convictions. Denise Brosseau has been on a mission for decades to help women crystalize their voices and use them to stand up for the causes they believe in. Today, she is here to talk about her causes and how she helps women find their voices! This week's episode 82 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about amplifying your voice and message! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Denise Brosseau is sharing the importance of trusting ourselves and actionable steps you can take right now to start finding your voice. Denise Brosseau is a thought leader, strategist, author, and CEO of Thought Leadership Lab. Passionate about amplifying inspiring voices, she assists leaders and changemakers in expanding their influence and impact. As the co-founder of Watermark (now Upward) and Springboard Enterprises, Denise champions women-led companies and their access to capital. Some of the talking points Julie and Denise go over in this episode include:How Denise's time at Wellesley College shaped her career.The importance of seeing women in leadership roles and how it inspires other women.Exploring the role of leaders in using voice and platform for moral leadership.How purely performative acts of solidarity hurt companies in the long run.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH DENISE BROSSEAU:LinkedInX (formerly Twitter)Thought Leadership LabCONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWLJoin us for Get On Board Week from October 16-20, 2023. Registration is now open at https://www.howwomenlead.com/getonboard

Denise Brosseau is a speaker, executive coach, consultant and the author of Ready to Be a Thought Leader? (Wiley). She is known as a 'thought leader about thought leadership.' Denise began her career in the technology industry, leading marketing and product teams at companies like Kensington and Motorola. After completing her MBA at Stanford, Denise focused the next stage of her career on women's access to venture capital. She co-founded the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (later Watermark) and Springboard Enterprises. Together, these organizations have helped the women founders of companies like Constant Contact, Canva, iRobot, and many others raise millions in capital to scale their businesses. Since 2008, Denise has been the founder and CEO of the Thought Leadership Lab, where she works with women executives and their teams that want more influence and impact and to leave a legacy that matters. Her clients include executives at Zoom, PayPal, Roche and many smaller organizations. As a speaker and facilitator, she has had the opportunity to present at companies, conferences, and retreats across the US and internationally. Outside of work, Denise has dedicated her time to important causes like food banks and creating communities of women leaders. She is the co-founder of the Authoress community, an invite-only group of women authors who share tips on how to market their books. She is also a textile artist who loves quilting and weaving. In this episode we discussed: Denise's accidental journey to becoming a thought leader the importance of combining skills, background, and personality traits to create effective change the power of strategic thinking to change and effect your life's journey letting go and believing in the bigger message   Connect with Denise Brosseau: Website: https://thoughtleadershiplab.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisebrosseau/   Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode! You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or contact me via email at:  Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com Go to: https://www.createmasterfulcourses.com to get her free training on "How to Turn Your Book into a MASTERFUL Course" If you would like to find out more about turning your book into a course, direct message Dr. Robin on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Also, you can learn more about Leadership Purpose and her books at: https://www.robinlowens.com/ Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz  

Sam Horn is the founder/CEO of the Tongue Fu! Training Institute. Here 3 TEDx talks and 10 books – including Tongue Fu!, POP!, SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week, and Talking on Eggshells – have been featured in New York Times and presented to Oracle, Intel, Accenture, the U.S. Embassy in London, and the Asian Leadership Conference.  She has been hired by Richard Branson's New Now Leaders, TED Fellows, NASA, and EO to train their project managers in media training and public speaking.  She's the former Pitch Coach for Springboard Enterprises which has helped entrepreneurs generate more than $26 billion in funding/valuation.  Sam also served as the Executive Director of the world-renowned Maui Writers Conference, which Writers Digest called “the best writers conference in the world.”   --- SOCIALS: https://www.facebook.com/samhornintrigue/ https://www.instagram.com/samhornintrigue/ https://twitter.com/SamHornIntrigue  

Join us on an inspiring episode of Real Time with WLP! In this captivating discussion, Dr. Joan Fallon, visionary scientist as well as the Founder & CEO of biopharmaceutical company Curemark, sits down with Dorothy Czylyski, Partner & President at No Fixed Address Health (NFA Health), to unveil her life's mission of championing the health and wellbeing of children worldwide. Discover how Dr. Joan Fallon fearlessly embarked on an extraordinary path of leadership and sheds light on the transformative impact she's making by challenging the status quo. Prepare to be inspired by her passion for changing lives through reimagining innovation. ABOUT DR. JOAN FALLON Joan holds over 300 patents worldwide, has written numerous scholarly articles, and lectured extensively across the globe on pediatric developmental problems. A former Assistant Professor at Yeshiva University in the Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. She holds appointments as a Senior Advisor to the Henry Crown Fellows at The Aspen Institute, as well as a Distinguished Fellow at the Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Franklin & Marshall College and The Pratt Institute. She currently serves as a board member at the DREAM Charter School in Harlem, the PitCCh In Foundation started by CC and Amber Sabathia, Springboard Enterprises an internationally known venture catalyst that supports women–led growth companies and Vote Run Lead a bipartisan not-for-profit that encourages women on both sides of the aisle to run for elected office.  She served on the ADA Board of Advisors for the building of the new Yankee Stadium and has testified before Congress on the matters of business and patents.  Joan is the recipient of numerous awards including being named one of the top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2020 by Goldman Sachs, 2017 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year NY in Healthcare and received the Creative Entrepreneurship Award from The New York Hall of Science in 2018. Joan also recently published her first book, Goodbye, Status Quo: Reimagining the Landscape of Innovation in January 2022. Now as a respected business leader, doctor, and academic, Joan is driven to share what she has learned and the perspectives that brought her success.

Even though 80% of the household decisions around health are made by women, only 4% of research and funding goes towards women's health research. In today's episode, Natalie Buford-Young, Chief Executive Officer at Springboard Enterprises, joins us to discuss Springboard's mission and how they are exploring a designated network to create pathways for emerging female innovators.We also get to hear about Natalie's experience testifying on the Hill to advocate for reducing the decline of women's entrepreneurship.Join us as we discuss:· Innovation in digital health and life sciences;· The Women's Health Innovation Coalition; and· Increasing diversity in clinical trials.

Liz Powell founded G2G Consulting in 2007 to help entrepreneurs and nonprofits access government funding, navigate policy, regulation, administration and congress. In this episode, Liz talks to Brittany all about the relationship between policy and women's health, the impact of Roe V Wade, and how listeners can get involved in women's health policy.Guest bioOriginally from Boston, MA, Liz has 25 years of experience from working on health, Defense, high-tech and economic development issues in Congress and as an attorney and lobbyist. Starting as a student activist, she worked on health, Defense, high-tech and economic development issues in Congress, as an attorney and lobbyist. After meeting lots of entrepreneurs and nonprofits who didn't know how to navigate government, Liz started G2G (Government2Growth) in 2007. Company bioG2G is a bipartisan team of non-dilutive funding experts and government affairs professionals who work for and with government on the federal, state and local levels – successfully representing bioscience, healthcare, and high-tech innovators, entrepreneurs, research institutions, companies and nonprofits in securing $423 million in non-dilutive government funding to date. FemTech Focus Podcast bioThe FemTech Focus Podcast with Dr. Brittany Barreto is a meaningfully provocative conversational series that brings FemTech experts - including doctors, scientists, inventors, and founders - on air to talk about the innovative technology, services, and products (collectively known as FemTech) that are improving women's health and wellness. Though many leaders in FemTech are women, this podcast is not specifically about female founders, nor is it geared toward a specifically female audience. The podcast gives our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, and guests an engaging, friendly environment to learn about the past, present, and future of women's health and wellness.Time Stamps[03:09] Liz Powell's background [05:29] G2G and Women's Health[06:31] Women's Health Innovation Coalition by Springboard Enterprises[09:39] The relationship between Women's Health and Policy [14:06] Current temperature of Women's Health of Women's Health within the US Government[16:45] How do we educate policy makers about women's health?[19:39] What was the impact of the Dobbs decision on the US Midterm Elections? [25:22] How to get involved in crafting a policy proposal [27:20] Collaborating with the Office of Research on Women's Health [28:34] If I had a magic wand… [29:31] Letter Writing Campaigns[32:43] Reimbursement as a policy that affects women's health[36:03] How to get involved with policy and G2G Consulting[37:19] What is an area in women's health and wellness that still needs innovating?[38:28] What does the femtech industry need the most right now to be successful?ResourcesG2G ConsultingWomen's Health Innovation CoalitionCall To Action!Make sure you subscribe to the podcast, and if you like the show please leave us a review!Subscribe to G2G's mailingsEpisode ContributorsLiz PowellLinkedInEmail: lpowell@g2gconsulting.comG2G ConsultingLinkedInTwitter: @G2GConsultingDr Brittany BarretoLinkedInTwitter: @DrBrittBInstagram: @drbrittanybarretoFemTech FocusLinkedInTwitter: @FemTech_FocusInstagram: @femtechfocus

It's no secret, women's health has been traditionally underfunded. But the past few years have seen an upsurge in funding for women-led companies, thanks in part to efforts of companies like Springboard Enterprises, who've made it their mission to help drive innovation, research and investment in women's health. In this new episode of Voices for Women's Health, Teresa Graham – Head of Pharma Global Products Strategy (GPS) at Roche Pharmaceuticals – sits down with Springboard Enterprises CEO, Natalie Buford Young, for an empowering discussion around women's health and the need for greater equity in research and funding. Springboard Enterprises has been supporting women entrepreneurs in technology and life sciences for decades, working tirelessly to close the gaps in women's health by providing greater funding and research to women-led companies. “From a funding perspective, the venture capital industry is still predominantly male. There's only 13% percent of women in leadership roles and venture capital. That means that when you are a woman innovating in women's health and you're approaching a venture capitalist and trying to explain the latest pelvic floor solution, or something around menopause or maternal care. It's not that they don't care about it. It's that everyone invests in what they know, and they just don't know these areas.”Natalie Buford Young, CEO of Springboard Enterprises 

Episode #19 featuring Amy MillmanAfter founding Springboard Enterprises, Amy was able to make an impact on over 800 successful companies. Over the span of her 21 years running the company, she was able to help raise over 36 billion dollars in value for companies like Irobot, ZipCar, Canvas etc. Listen to what she has to say about what made that possible.Sponsored by @ShufflrrVisit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management

Today on the Rose Woman Podcast, your host Christine Mason is joined by the incredible Amy Millman. She's the Managing Partner of StageNext and Founder of SPRINGBOARD ENTERPRISES, their mission is to accelerate the growth of #companies led by women through access to essential #resources. She shares her story on how she started and her vision for #women #entrepreneurs.She served as President for 21 years, creating and leading the organization and its global programs. She achieved her vision of building a collaborative, global network of investors, industry experts, influencers, and innovators all dedicated to scaling high-growth companies led by women transforming industries in the fields of enterprise technology and life science.Exit Stage Next is the working title of a #book about the experiences of the 800 #womenentrepreneurs she has worked with as they exit from their companies and move into the next chapter of their entrepreneurial #careers. In this episode, we cover: Facts on venture capital fundingHow did Springboard started 20 years ago and nowStageNext's receptionWhat is the mindset of a successful founder?How does one get around the self-doubt issue?New Sectors to look out forThe Exit StageHelpful Links:Amy Millman - Founder of Springboard. Follow her on Twitter @amillmanDr. Dana Kanze - TED talk speaker and ResearchMelanie Perkins - Co-Founder and CEO of CanvaEverlywell - Covid-19 Test Home KitDr. Mae Jemison - Physician and NASA astronaut, she was the first black woman to travel in spaceFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108 Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alyse Killeen is the founding Managing Partner of Bitcoin VC firm Stillmark. In BTC since 2013, Alyse is the Past President of the BitGive Foundation, Bitcoin's first 501(c)(3) non-profit. The San Francisco Bay Area native also mentors at Silicon Valley's Plug and Play Tech Center, Alchemist Accelerator, and NYFTL by the Partnership Fund for NYC and Springboard Enterprises. Reach out to Alyse at https://www.stillmark.com/  REFERRAL LINKS: Coin Stories is powered by BITCOIN 2023, which will be the BIGGEST BITCOIN EVENT IN HISTORY held in April 2023. If you missed Bitcoin 2022, make sure to head to the  @Bitcoin Magazine  page to find videos and highlights of all the biggest events and panels. You can get an early bird pass for Bitcoin 2023 at a steep discount if you head to: https://b.tc/conference/2023  *** Okcoin is on a mission to make crypto investing and trading easily accessible to anyone around the world. We are building the next generation of tools to help onboard the investors and traders who have been on the fence about crypto. Okcoin is a globally licensed exchange with offices in San Francisco, Miami, Malta, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. We are a collective of global citizens with a common passion to help decentralize finance and level the economic playing field for everyone around the world. Visit https://www.okcoin.com/natalie for $50 in Bitcoin when you sign up. *** With iTrustCapital, you can actually invest in crypto without worrying about taxes, or fees. iTrustCapital allows their clients to invest in crypto through an individual retirement account, or an IRA. IRAs are tax sheltered accounts, which means all your crypto trading is tax-free and can even grow tax-free over time. The best part is that it's totally free to open an account, and there are no hidden fees. You don't need to pay any monthly subscription or membership fees either. If you open and fund an account, you will get a $100 funding bonus added to your account. To learn more, click the link below and open a free account to learn more. https://itrust.capital/nataliebrunell  *** Fold is the best Bitcoin rewards debit card and shopping app in the world! Earn Bitcoin on everything you purchase with the Fold's Bitcoin cashback debit card and spin the Daily Wheel to earn free Bitcoin. Head to https://www.foldapp.com/natalie for 5,000 free sats! #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #inflation   Timecodes: 00:00 Promo codes 01:59 Growing up in SF Bay Area 04:35 Childhood dreams: science, research & statistics 05:25 Studying psychology 06:04 Interest in health, first responders 07:09 Traumatic stress response 08:27 Finding peace in health 10:17 Pivoting to venture capital 12:26 How does VC work? 14:54 Valuating companies 17:31 Where does the capital come from? 19:29 Learning about Bitcoin early on 23:02 Financial inclusion 24:36 Dignity and freedom through commerce 25:30 iTrustCapital break 26:18 Fold app break 26:51 Building Bitcoin VC firm Stillmark  29:47 Token investing 32:41 Investment growth in BTC space 35:13 Taro integrating fiat with Bitcoin over Lightning Network 37:19 Stablecoins vs. Bitcoin adoption and growth 38:57 Institutions coming into Bitcoin 40:37 Economic environment and BTC price 43:01 Bitcoin not on Stillmark's balance sheet 44:50 Pink Frog Games (Candy Crush) utilizing Bitcoin & Lightning 48:11 Backing decision makers, supporting founders 50:59 Advice for a young Alyse getting into VC 52:26 Bitcoin in the future 52:59 Pitches don't have to be perfect

A good leader sets the tone for an organization. Without good leadership, employees won't know the right direction to take or what they can improve upon. While men and women may generally have different needs and motivations, the qualities that make a good leader are the same for both. What is also important and needed for all leaders to succeed is to continuously seek out next level mentors with fresh perspective so they don't get caught up in their own echo chamber and get left behind. Dr. Annalisa Jenkins, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.P. is a biopharma thought leader and a board member for several growing companies. She shares with us her experiences, from the British military to the boardroom, and what it's been like to work in this age of life science innovation and digital advances. Coming from a generation where male mentors were common, Dr. Jenkins speaks about working as a woman in her industry and how she's learned to be a “tough but fair” leader under their direction. Her broad array of experiences in health sciences shows us how to bring vision to our workplace as leaders. Visit https://www.iambeyondbarriers.com where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Annalisa. Highlights:  [02:27] Annalisa's global background [05:09] Annalisa's career goals [08:08] What five things make a successful leader [13:35] Is there a difference between male and female leaders? [16:08] Other important qualities of a leader in the workplace [19:52] Identifying potential leadership mentors [29:21] Coping with division created by making decisions [35:19] The importance of feedback and not taking it personally  [42:38] Working in the age of life science innovation and digital age  [46:56] Identifying the waves that affect your industry [50:51] What book has greatly influenced Annalisa? [51:47] Annalisa's favorite quote [52:50] Annalisa's moniker to describe herself [53:19] One habit that makes a big difference in Annalisa's life [55:00] Annalisa's power song [56:41] How to connect with Annalisa Quotes: “Great leaders have a clarity of vision.” –  Dr. Annalisa Jenkins “People that can bring teams together and get them to collaborate are always going to be successful.” –  Dr. Annalisa Jenkins “Great leadership comes from those who are willing to lean in and take decisions.” – Dr. Annalisa Jenkins Lightning Round Questions: What book has greatly influenced you?  Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? By Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. What is your favorite inspiring quote or saying?  “Live the life you love and love the life you live.” What is one word or moniker you would use to describe yourself?  Gracious What is one change you've implanted that made your life better?  Carving out two hours every morning to go to the gym. To think, reflect, prepare myself. It creates mindfulness. What power song would you want playing as you walk out onto a stage?    “Paradise” by Coldplay, the song and video. About Dr. Annalisa Jenkins: Annalisa Jenkins, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.P. is a biopharma thought leader with over 25 years of industry experience. Dr. Jenkins has extensive recent experience in building and financing biotech companies pursuing cures for the most challenging rare diseases to address important medical issues globally. She has consistently built and led teams advancing programs from scientific research through clinical development, regulatory approval, and into healthcare systems around the world. In addition, she is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, particularly for women in science. Dr. Jenkins served as president and CEO of Dimension Therapeutics a leading gene therapy company that she took public on the NASDAQ and subsequently sold to Ultragenyx. Prior senior leadership roles have included the head of global research and development at Merck Serono Pharmaceuticals from 2013 to 2014, where she also served as executive vice president global development and medical from 2011 to 2013 and several leadership roles at Bristol Myers-Squibb (BMS) from 1997 to 2011, most recently serving as senior vice president and head of global medical affairs. Earlier in her career, Dr. Jenkins was a medical officer in the British Royal Navy during the Gulf Conflict, achieving the rank of surgeon lieutenant commander. Dr. Jenkins graduated with a degree in medicine from St. Bartholomew's Hospital in the University of London and subsequently trained in cardiovascular medicine in the U.K. National Health Service.  Dr. Jenkins is a board member of several growing companies, including Oncimmune, AVROBIO, COMPASS Pathways, AOBiome, AgeX, Phaim Pharma, Conduit Connect, Affimed, Genomics England, Blue Advent Ltd, Cocoon Biotech Inc. (Non-Executive Chair), and Kuur Therapeutics (Non-Executive Chair). She also is a medical trustee for the British Heart Foundation and a committee member of the Science Board to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, which advises FDA leadership on complex scientific and technical issues, board member at Faster Cures a center of The Milken Institute and Chair of The Court of The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.  Additional appointments reflect Dr. Jenkins' commitment to advancing the opportunities of women in science and the need for new models of health care in resource poor settings. She serves on the boards of Women in Bio, an organization promoting careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship for women in the life sciences, and the Center for Talent Innovation (U.K.), dedicated to driving ground-breaking research that leverages talent across gender, generation, geography, and culture. She also is an executive committee member of Springboard Enterprises, and is on the Advisory Panel of the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association, which elected Dr. Jenkins as Woman of the Year in 2014. She co-founded and serves on the board of directors of YouBelong, a UK based charity developing and delivering new models of care to people currently living with mental health diseases and incarcerated in institutions in sub Saharan Africa.  Links: Websites: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalisajenkins/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenkinsannalisa

Paige Arnof-Fenn is the founder and CEO of Mavens & Moguls, a global marketing and branding firm that helps organizations get more clients and scale-up through effective storytelling. Her clients include Microsoft, Virgin, The New York Times Company, and Colgate. She graduated from Stanford University and Harvard Business School and she serves on several Boards and is a popular speaker and columnist who has written for Entrepreneur and Forbes. Full bio: I love building great brands! I was first VP marketing/CMO Zipcar (now Avis), VP of marketing Inc.com (sold to Bertelsmann) and the first SVP of marketing at Launch Media (went public & later sold to Yahoo. I worked as a special assistant to the CMO of global marketing at The Coca-Cola Company (Sergio Zyman) and held the position of director of the 1996 Olympic Commemorative Coin Program at the Department of Treasury, U.S. Mint. Prior to running the Olympic joint venture, I worked in brand management at Procter & Gamble. I'm a popular keynote speaker and panelist at venues including the New England Direct Marketing Assn, MIT Enterprise Forum, Commonwealth Institute, HBS, the AMA, Simmons School of Management (where I was also Entrepreneur-in-Residence and on the Dean's Advisory Council), Women in Technology, various corporate workshops and conferences and on the faculty of CLE. I judged the Dalton Pen, Web Marketing Association and Stevie Awards, coached other entrepreneurs through Springboard Enterprises and hosted online webinars to share marketing expertise with business owners around the world. I was the first woman to be elected Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Sports Museum at the TD Garden and the former Chair of the Alumni Board of Stanford University, was formerly VP of the HBS Global Alumni Board, and a founding Board member of Women Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology. I was the Appointed Director from HBS on the HAA Board and am currently an advisor to several early-stage private companies and nonprofit organizations. I am a record 3-time past president of the Stanford Club of New England representing 5 states and 6,500 alums in the region and hold an undergraduate degree in economics from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Specialties: Branding, advertising, media relations, PR, promotions, new product launches, market research, crisis communications   Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigearnoffenn/ http://mavensandmoguls.com/about-us.html

Denise is an amazing person that I heard in another session of a mutual friend and mentor, Sam Horn. And I loved what Denise had to say so much that I just instinctively knew I needed to bring her to my community so that you too can learn and grow from what Denise has to teach you. And you'll see why! Denise is an award-winning author, thought leadership consultant, and keynote speaker with a long track record of results with an international clientele including Abbott Labs, Deloitte, Cisco, Gracenote, and Roche. She is the CEO of Thought Leadership Lab and an Adjunct Professor at Stanford Business School. Denise is also a best-selling author of Ready to Be a Thought Leader? (Wiley/Jossey-Bass) and has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, NPR, and the New York Times. She is a frequent keynote and seminar speaker at companies like Intel, Intuit, and Microsoft; leadership conferences including the Indiana and California Governor's Conferences; and college campuses, including Wellesley, Berkeley, and Stanford Business School. A serial entrepreneur, Denise is the co-founder of the prestigious women's start-up launchpad Springboard Enterprises (which has helped women entrepreneurs receive over $10 billion in funding for their businesses), the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (now Watermark), Invent Your Future Enterprises and the Invent Your Future Conference for Women. As you can see and hear, Denise has walked the talk.    Talking Points: What is a “Thought leader” compared to simply a “Leader”? What are the steps to shift from being a Leader to becoming a Thought Leader? Who are some examples of Thought Leaders through history? What is meant by the “first follower” and why are they so important? Thought Leader vs. Visionary vs. Integrator  Quotes: Thought leadership for me is that being that pebble in the pond, really creating a ripple effect and difference around a topic that matters to you. – Denise Brosseau It's about implementing transformational change and creating a community around a topic area that actually brings others on board to share and shape messages. It's really taking that idea from one to many, which is being a thought leader. –Denise Brosseau How do we get people to pick up our ideas and carry them forward? That's the journey of a thought leader and I don't know about you, but I never learned that in college. – Denise Brosseau All people have the ability to be transformational leaders. Real people can take ideas and make a difference. I think that's what's empowering about this journey, that it isn't for those other people with a secret decoder ring that they were born with. None of that is true. We all have the power to use our voice and use our platform and use our ideas for good. – Denise Brosseau Most of the world is feeling powerless. feeling victimized by life, like they have no control, like life is being done to them, and that they can't make a difference in their own life, let alone anyone else's. However, we all matter and we all have that ability. We don't have to be Nelson Mandela or Mother Teresa or Oprah Winfrey. – Dr. Irene Cop The first person with an idea is often thought of as a bit crazy. – Denise Brosseau One of the skills you have to learn as a thought leader is how to speak to someone who has a different perspective. And one of the main things we need to understand is that, if we ridicule, if we undermine, if we denigrate the other side, you never ever have a chance of changing their mind. You really have to come from love, you have to come from understanding, and you have to come from a willingness to see things from another person's perspective. – Denise Brosseau We tend as leaders to keep pounding our side, to keep saying it loud and clear, and think that people will just get on board. That's not the way to get people to change their minds. It's being open, being curious. Even asking questions. – Denise Brosseau Right now, most people are coming from a place of fear right now. They need certainty, and it's very easy to look for “My way is the right way.”, as the certainty to help with the fear versus understanding that everyone has their reasons. It's not about ‘who talks the loudest wins'. – Dr. Irene Cop What is it that matters so much to you that you would get up on a Sunday morning for no pay and go work on it? – Denise Brosseau   Learn more about Denise at www.thoughtleadershiplab.com.    Connect with Denise Brosseau Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisebrosseau/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thoughtleadrlab Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Denise-Brosseau/e/B00FGIMBLM%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share   SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-heal-with-dr-irene/id1561226627 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pxldTJY5MZmneyz8IpSvm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTN-EU3umbz_0d0GFwk_Bw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/selfheal-with-dr-irene TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Self-Heal-(with-Dr-Irene)-p1421793/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3NlbGZoZWFsaW5nLm1pbmRzaGFyZWNvbGxhYm9yYXRpdmUubGlic3lucHJvLmNvbS9yc3M Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/2461592   Connect with us! Website: https://drirenecop.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drirenecop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drirene.health180/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.irenec/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTN-EU3umbz_0d0

Lisa is a seasoned entrepreneur, product strategist, and creative director whose career spans 24+ years working with technology startups and Fortune 500 companies. In 2014, Lisa founded and launched the New York Fashion Tech Lab with Springboard Enterprises and the Partnership Fund for NYC while serving as Executive Director for the first year. Her previous fashion tech startup - a contextual search engine, Shopsy, participated in TechStars in 2012 after Lisa was selected as one of the Top 10 Women in DC Tech. She has been featured in numerous publications and media outlets, and is profiled in the bestselling book; Disrupters: Success Strategies from Women Who Break the Mold. As an alumna of TechStars, Lisa maintains an active role in the startup community; she serves on the Board of Puerto Rican accelerator, Parallel18, and mentors at The Startup Institute, and The Founder Institute. She serves on several startup advisory boards while mentoring entrepreneurs around the globe. Lisa shines a spotlight on other Latino founders by highlighting their work on LatinoBuilt.com, and through her speaking engagements across the country. The New America Alliance recognized her as one of the top Latinas in Business and invited her to participate in the first American Latina Leadership Caucus in NYC. In August 2017, Lisa teamed up with Brian Laung Aoaeh to start The New York Supply Chain Meetup, which became the founding chapter of The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation. Born in the Bronx, New York, Lisa obtained her BFA in Graphic Design with University Honors from Carnegie Mellon University. She's a lifelong lover of all things fashion, is addicted to learning, new media, technology, entrepreneurship and travel. https://www.linkedin.com/in/supplychainlocalization/   ***   Up-level Your Capital Raise and Pitch Like a Thought-Leader. Download my free Power Statements Guide at https://thestefaniediaz.com/power-statement-guide/.   *** Follow on: https://www.instagram.com/thestefaniediaz/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestefaniediaz/  https://twitter.com/thestefaniediaz https://thestefaniediaz.com/ 

During this episode, Lisa discusses how she is supporting women-led startups through the HearstLab accelerator, from funding to shared resources.Lisa's investment thesis is that diverse teams build better businesses. She supports this with data such as "women-led startups give 2.5x higher returns than male-led businesses", and "ethnically diverse startups are 35% more likely to outperform their non-ethnically diverse counterparts".Lisa gives insights into the shared services available at HearstLab, including a 'DevOps Fellow'. Early stage startups can spin up their infrastructure, operations and tooling while learning best practices from the DevOps Fellow who has worked with dozens of other startups who face similar problems.Lisa Burton Ph.D. is the Vice President of HearstLab, where she provides investment and support for early-stage, women-led startups that innovate across media, data, healthcare and technology. At HearstLab, Lisa identifies prospective startups to invest in and supports the portfolio companies in residence, including advising on data science and product. She also leads innovation initiatives across Hearst in collaboration with the HearstLab Scouts, a group of over 100 women executives that work full-time at Hearst and donate time to the Lab.Lisa volunteers to support women in business and STEM through WiTNY, Pipeline Angels and Girls Who Code. In addition, she mentors startup founders through NYU Summer Launchpad, Project W, Springboard Enterprises and NUMA. She is an Advisory Board Member of Duke University's Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and serves on the NYU Innovation Fund's Investment Review Board.Lisa Burton O'Toole https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-burton/Cuba Article: https://devops.com/despite-sketchy-infrastructure-cuba-embraces-devops/Lisa Shissler Smith Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/27xoTB1SNlvjJOUaMJtVJG?si=866c3b9621f04dfdHearstLab https://www.hearst.com/hearst-life/hearstlabStrategio https://strategio.tech/

My guest today is Denise Brosseau. After an early career in the technology industry, Denise co-founded and was the founding CEO of the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (now Watermark), the first trade association for high growth women entrepreneurs. She built the organization to 1200 members and from one office in Silicon Valley to 7 cities across the US and one in Europe. She was also the co-founder of Springboard Enterprises, hosting the first venture capital conference for women entrepreneurs. Springboard has since helped women-founded and women-led companies raise over $10B in funding for their businesses over the last 20 years. More recently, Denise was the founding COO of Futuro Health, a non-profit funded by $130M from Kaiser Permanente to support the next generation healthcare workforce. Through her non-profit career, Denise developed an expertise in thought leadership and today she is a thought leadership consultant working with entrepreneurs, trade association executives and corporate leaders and their teams. She is the author of Ready to Be a Thought Leader? and has two very popular courses on LinkedIn Learning on thought leadership. A Wellesley graduate with a Stanford MBA, Denise has been honored as a Champion of Change by the White House. Here's what to expect during the episode: What is thought leadership? Why should nonprofit leaders care about being one? How do you become a thought leader? How about working with a board around thought leadership? Building on what you've already done. The value of reaching out to other people as a thought leader. You learn just as much as you teach! ~ Connect with Denise: Website: https://thoughtleadershiplab.com/ Twitter: @thoughtleadrlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisebrosseau/ Courses: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=denise%20brosseau&u=2125562 Free resources from Denise: Message Template - https://thoughtleadershiplab.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Message-Template.pdf Message Template Completed Example - https://thoughtleadershiplab.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Message-Template-Example-1.pdf  Go to  https://hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist to get your free Effective Board Orientation Checklist from Mary. Mary's book is now available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

Jennifer Friel Goldstein is the Managing Partner for Life Science & Healthcare Practice @ SVB Capital and is a founding member of Venture Forward, a nonprofit that provides resources and education toward developing a diverse, equitable and inclusive venture capital (VC) ecosystem. She is also an advisory board member of Springboard Enterprises and the Women's Health Innovation Coalition. Jennifer has more than 20 years of experience in the VC and startup market segments, including leading and building several teams over the past eight years at Silicon Valley Bank. Before that, she was a director on Pfizer's VC team, where she helped lead or co-lead investments into several life sciences companies. She also led fund of funds investment decisions and independently managed Pfizer's $250 million private equity (PE) portfolio. Jennifer served as a consultant on PE deals across Europe while at Bain & Company and held operational and research roles at Chiron, Genelabs, and Genencor. Jennifer graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in bioengineering and a master's degree in biotechnology from the University of Pennsylvania. She holds an MBA from the Wharton School, where she was named a Joseph Wharton Fellow. She also serves as an independent director at Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Jennifer lives in the Bay Area with her husband and their twin children.W/ Special Guest Host: Nabiha Saklayen - Cofounder & CEO @ CellinoNabiha Saklayen is a bio-inspired physicist and Co-Founder & CEO @ Cellino. Nabiha launched Cellino to converge physics, biology, and machine learning to enable paradigm shifts in autologous regenerative medicine. Nabiha was recognized as a Pioneer in MIT Tech Review's 35 Innovators under 35 list for her inventions in laser-based delivery methods and is on the 2019 Forbes under 30 List for Healthcare. She received her Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University as an HHMI International Fellow. She made significant scientific contributions to the field of pulsed-laser delivery to cells, with several peer-reviewed papers published, patents pending, and grants awarded. Nabiha grew up in Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Germany, and Sri Lanka and currently lives in Boston, MA.Cellino is on a mission to make personalized, autologous cell therapies accessible for patients. Stem cell-derived regenerative medicines are poised to cure some of the most challenging diseases within this decade, including Parkinson's, diabetes, and heart disease. Patient-specific cells provide the safest, most effective cures for these indications. However, current autologous processes are not scalable due to extensive manual handling, high variability, and expensive facility overhead. Cellino's vision is to make personalized regenerative medicines viable at large scale for the first time. Cellino's platform combines label-free imaging and high-speed laser editing with machine learning to automate cell reprogramming, expansion, and differentiation in a closed cassette format, enabling thousands of patient samples to be processed in parallel in a single facility.Thank you for listening!BIOS (@BIOS_Community) unites a community of Life Science innovators dedicated to driving patient impact. Alix Ventures (@AlixVentures) is a San Francisco based venture capital firm supporting early stage Life Science startups engineering biology to create radical advances in human health.Music: Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod (link & license)

Hello and Welcome to Unearthing Wellbeing with me, Ask Elizabeth, Where Our Greatest Wealth Is Health. I was honoured to have the lovely Shelley Laslett on the show and wowza was she a wealth of knowledge and so incredibly humble.  Shelley Laslett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vitae - a startup that takes neuroscience out of the lab and into life to help people grow themselves and their businesses. Using the latest neuroscience, Vitae helps businesses improve performance by empowering people, teams and leaders with practical neurological knowledge, tailored learning programs, brain based coaching and advisory services. Shelley is a social scientist, neuroscience coach with post-graduate qualifications in neuroscience and psychology.   Unfortunately during the episode we had technological issues and it did drop out. Yes there are pros and cons to this form of communication and this is one of the cons! Booo! Nonetheless, the crux of our conversation is available and I think we will all gain something from the podcast, I know I did! Shelley has helped a number of companies evolve, change and bring their new ideas to life. Some of the companies Shelley has worked with include; The Walt Disney Company, LinkedIn, Salesforce, NASDAQ, Techstars, Deloitte, Westpac, Swarovski ANZ, Diageo, Apple Australia,  AgriDigital, WeWork Labs, Founders Factory, marie claire, Qantas, Cover Genius, SKY Plc, Optus, Lloyds Banking Group, OMD, JayRide, Commonwealth Bank, Tank Stream Labs, Body Image Movement, the projects*, Verizon Media, Springboard Enterprises, ANZ Bank, Sunculture, Bupa Australia, VMware, Qantas, Dentsu Aegis Network, Fonterra, IBM, Royal Dutch Shell, Tech Ready Women and EY.  If you are interested in contacting Shelley for some assistance you can find her contact details via her website. Please note that if anything you hear has been triggering, please reach out to someone who can help keep you safe. Or remember you can find lifeline at any time. On 13 11 14 To find out what unfolded, tune into this week's episode.    Topics covered: mental health, mens health, communication, wellness, stress, self-care, burnout, startup, business, vitae.     + Follow Shelley Laslett here  + Announcements on Insta at @_askelizabeth + Subscribe to not miss out on the next instalment of Unearthing Wellbeing!   I really appreciate your support during this new venture of mine. I also hope you took something from the episode in the quest of discovery. Sending love & light, Ask Elizabeth.  

Welcome to The Against All Odds Radio Show! This week on The Against All Odds Radio Show, host Sean V. Bradley and co host, L.A. Williams, aka the Blind Phone Master, produce a really powerful and enlightening episode.  In recognizing National Disability month, L.A.'s unprecedented success as a blind man, and our guest's lifelong advocacy, celebration and empowerment of those living with disabilities, the Against All Odds Team is thrilled about this week's guest and the next-level awareness she brings to the show, making it her life-long mission to helping the disabled community succeed!  This week, Sean and L.A. welcome Mrs. Nadine Voegel, the CEO of Springboard Global Enterprises and a member of the National Speaker Association's elite Million Dollar Speaker club. Springboard Global Enterprises is a premier platform where entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts meet to build great women-led businesses. Through education, sources, coaches, and showcases, Springboard supports high growth companies seeking equity capital for expansion.  Additionally, as Springboard Enterprises's CEO, Nadine Voegel leads the production of the Disability Matters Conference and Awards Gala and The Springboard foundation. Combined, the two provide scholarships to college students with disabilities and honors and recognizes women with children that have special needs. Nadine also serves as the Executive Producer of several TV shows airing on Bloomberg TV and Roku.Don't miss this episode as Nadine speaks with passion as she talks about starting a new movement called Disabled Lives Matter!So how does somebody who grew up in Queens NY, become the CEO of a Global Company with not only profit in mind, but also the altruistic nature to want to make real change in the world? Tune in to find out as Sean and L.A. dive deep with Nadine as she enlightens them and their audience with her experiences in the corporate world and empowering those with disabilities.#Entrepreneurs #PersonalDevelopment #Marketing #DigitalMarketing #Business #MillionaireCarSalesman #MillionaireCarSalesmanPodcast #Podcast  #OrangeTie #Millionaire #Billion #Kasasa #LifeSkills #AgainstAllOddsRadioShow #AAORadioShow #IHeartRadio #RadioDotCom #Radio #ApplePodcasts #Spotify #Alexa #TuneIn #Wealth #BlindMaster #Disabilities #DisabledLivesMatter #CEO #SpringboardGlobal #SpringboardGlobalEnterprises #Roku #Television #TV  Books:Win the Game of Googleopoly by Sean V. Bradley, CSPFor More Free Resources and Knowledge:Against All Odds Radio Show Listeners & Guests Facebook GroupScarFoodAutoCredit ExpressCar.comKia of BedfordHyundai of BedfordDealer Synergy

USA Network Founder, Kay Koplovitz is the visionary who created the business model for cable networks. In this episode, we dive into the details of her journey as the founder of a multi-billion dollar television cable network, and how she found inspiration learning about satellites and science.  As the first woman to head a television network, Kay is passionate about bringing women to the forefront of social media and the news and believes that young girls everywhere should know that they can do anything they set their minds to. This is why it's critical to continue telling extraordinary stories like Kay's.    In This Episode: [00:20] All about Kay Koplovitz and how she describes herself. [05:10] Kay speaks about her relationship with her dad and what she remembers about her first time negotiating a deal. [12:30] Kay talks about a pivotal moment that changed the trajectory of her career. [22:00] How Kay would coach herself differently at the start of her career.  [28:50] What it is like being the only woman in a boardroom. Plus, Kay speaks about her vision for Springboard Enterprises. [47:40] All about Kay's books.   [57:40] There are nothing but infinite opportunities out in the world; find something you love!   Key Takeaways:We have to continue to highlight and bring women to the foreground. A little girl can grow up and do whatever they want to do. It is imperative that we keep telling stories of women doing extraordinary things. You should see nothing but infinite possibilities out in the world.  Life is so much more fulfilling if you're doing something that captures your imagination. Bio:  Kay Koplovitz is the Founder of USA Network and the visionary who created the business model for cable networks by introducing the concept of two revenue streams, licensing and advertising. When she founded USA Network under the banner of Madison Square Garden Sports in 1977 she was the first woman to head a television network. As a visionary of what sports television would become, Ms. Koplovitz launched major professional and collegiate sports on cable television by negotiating the first contracts for cable coverage for Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the Masters from Augusta Georgia, the US Tennis Open and a collection of NCAA conference sporting events. CONNECTIONS:For more Kay Koplovitz, follow her on Twitter. Also be sure to check out Koplovitz.com and SpringBoardgc.com Check out our website, Potential to Powerhouse, for more details and to learn about past, present, and future guests. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and join our Facebook Community for a deeper connection with the P2P tribe. Grab your free copy of our guide, 4 Daily Habits Essential to Becoming a POWERHOUSE Entrepreneur, and don't forget to subscribe to our show and leave a rating and review. Do you know any other female powerhouses that could benefit from listening? If so, please let them know to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever they like to listen to valuable audio content. Until next time… High Five

Sam is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency and the Tongue Fu! Training Institute. Sam's 3 TEDx talks and 9 books have been featured in NY Times, Fast Company on NPR, and taught to Intel, Cisco, Boeing, Capital One, NASA, National Geographic, U.S. Navy and Nationwide. She was the Executive Director of the world-renowned Maui Writers Conference for 17 years, and was the Pitch Coach for Springboard Enterprises which has helped entrepreneurs generate $10 billion in funding/valuation.https://www.intrigueagency.com/https://www.tonguefu.com/https://www.facebook.com/samhornintriguehttps://twitter.com/samhornintrigue?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/samhornintrigue/https://www.linkedin.com/in/samhorn/

Cindy Padnos, founder and Managing Partner at Illuminate Ventures, invests in B2B SaaS, enterprise cloud and mobile computing startups. She shares her incredible journey as a female founder of a venture capital firm. Named one of the Most Influential Women in Silicon Valley by New York Times, Cindy cares deeply about increasing diversity in the technology industry.Founders are judged for who they are and for the people they attract to the teamIf you aren't always innovating, you're likely to be left behindThe technology you choose should differentiate your business or provide advantage in a significant wayDomain knowledge and customer understanding are among key things to find in prospective founders.Non-profit: ASTIA  and Springboard Enterprises 

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (@FrankGruber) and John Guidos (@JohnGuidos) reflect on 2020 and talk about what excites them in 2021. Frank made some of the classic resolutions which included healthier eating habits and exercise routines but also started a new one, where he’s been drawing a new thing every day. Some examples are on his Instagram or Facebook stories (http://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17885120833920189/).   Frank also celebrates the following people from his network:   ​—Natalie Buford-Young has become the new CEO of Springboard Enterprises (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/springboard-enterprises-appoints-natalie-buford-young-as-ceo-301192546.html).   ​—Matt Van Horn on his startup June being acquired by Weber (https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/12/weber-acquires-smart-cooking-start-up-june/).    ​—Andrew Yang is running for Mayor of NYC (https://gothamist.com/news/andrew-yang-enters-mayors-race-scaled-back-plan-universal-basic-income). ​  —Jen Consalvo, Cat Hernandez, Charles Hudson, Jenny Fielding, Lolita Taub, Mac Conwell, and more for being highlighted in Forbes for investing in underrepresented founders (https://www.forbes.com/sites/allysonkapin/2020/12/10/51-vcs-who-want-to-invest-in-women-black-and-latinx-and-lgbtq-founders/?sh=d8f13c8a6425).    Frank and John also talk about the following upcoming events:    ​—The Non-Obvious Diversity Summit (https://www.nonobviousdiversity.com/) is coming up January 26 - 29th and I'll be speaking about investing in diverse startups along with Courtney Caldwell of ShearShare, Travis Holloway of Solo Funds, Ash Kumra of Peak Mindful, Marlon Nichols of MaC Venture Capital, and Allyson Kapin of The W Fund. Register at the following link: https://www.nonobviousdiversity.com/.  ​   —NASA iTech is looking for innovators who are interested in sharing their latest with NASA Chief Technologists. If you know anyone interested apply by 1/29, more details here: https://www.established.us/nit.   The guys talk about these new books/articles:  Where in the world is billionaire Jack Ma?   —Jack Ma was China’s most vocal billionaire. Then he vanished - https://www.wired.co.uk/article/jack-ma-disappear-ant-group-ipo   Real-life Faceoff?   —Wearing someone else's face: Hyper-realistic masks to go on sale in Japan - https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKBN28Q194   Llama inhaler for COVID relief    —Asthma-style inhaler filled with powerful LLAMA antibodies could be used to treat patients with severe COVID-19 - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9079137/Asthma-style-inhaler-filled-powerful-LLAMA-antibodies-treat-COVID-19.html   First-Night Effect = Half Your Brain Sleeps, While Other Stays Awake   —Night Watch in One Brain Hemisphere during Sleep Associated with the First-Night Effect in Humans - https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(16)30174-9   Lobster technology   —Ropeless fishing, called ‘crazy’ by some, could be real in five years - https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/ropeless-fishing-called-crazy-by-some-could-be-real-in-five-years   Here's a rabbit hole if you're interested   —UFOs: The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Collection - https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/ufos-the-central-intelligence-agency-cia-collection/   This stuff is getting real   —A Harvard professor says an alien visited in 2017 — and more are coming - https://nypost.com/2021/01/02/a-harvard-professor-says-an-alien-visited-in-2017/   Apple car is coming in 5 years   —The Apple car, briefly explained​ - https://www.vox.com/recode/22197401/apple-car-explained   Progress for gender equality in pro sports starting with basketball, thank you San Antonio Spurs   —Spurs' Becky Hammon: Being first woman to serve as NBA head coach 'a substantial moment' - https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30627408/spurs-becky-hammon-becomes-first-woman-nba-regular-season-history-act-head-coach   Followed by baseball, thank you Boston Red Sox.   —Red Sox hire Smith, first Black female coach - https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-hire-bianca-smith-first-black-female-baseball-coach   Thank you, big sis!   —The Secret To Success? Having A Big Sister - https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/12/17/947566797/the-secret-to-success-having-a-big-sister      —The TB12 Method (https://amzn.to/3so6lrr)- Whether you love Tom Brady or not, this book came out a few years ago and offers a unique approach to a longer, healthier life. It struck a chord, as the strength training I did as an athlete in high school and into college was very similar to what Brady encountered. He realized that pliability is just as important as strength training. I wish I would have had this book 20 years ago but it's never too late to become more pliable and make a change for the better.    Please check out our other podcast:   —On the Startup of the Year Podcast I interviewed Kara Goldin, the CEO and founder of Hint water and author of the bestselling book, Undaunted. Find the episode here: https://podcast.startupofyear.com/0042-startup-stories-with-kara-goldin-ceo-of-hint-and-bestselling-author-of-undaunted.    Lastly, Frank has been testing out his new CamPark Trail Camera (https://amzn.to/3bNiRe2) - Jen gave me this trail camera for Christmas and I've added it to my regular morning routine. It shows we've had lots of visitors in the last couple of weeks as seen here: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18151245490107201/.    As always, thank you for listening and feel free to reach out and let us know what you think at: somewhatfrank@est.us. Get updates like this in your inbox before they hit the web by subscribing to the newsletter here: https://frankgruber.me/newsletter/

Denise is the founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Lab where she works with executives and entrepreneurs to build their visibility and credibility. She co-founded Springboard Enterprises, the prestigious women’s start-up launch pad that has led to over $9B in funding for women entrepreneurs. She was recently a lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business (where she received her MBA) and is the author of Ready to Be a Thought Leader? In 2012 the White House honored her as a Champion of Change.

Episode 613 of the “Making Waves at C-Level” podcast (formerly the “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast) is co-produced in partnership with the Austin Technology Council, the largest tech industry organization in Central Texas. ATC empowers members through insights, resources, and connections so their members can succeed and thrive. This episode is an in-depth interview with Joyce Durst, co-founder and CEO of Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP). Check out this conversation about leadership, company growth, and the city of Austin.   About Joyce Durst   Growing up, Joyce Durst refused to accept that girls don't do math and kids from her hometown don’t pursue college degrees. After graduating from Texas A&M University with an engineering degree, she began her engineering career at IBM, where her experience served as a springboard for a lifetime of professional growth. In the 90’s, she became one of the few women to rise to the executive ranks at a $1 billion enterprise software company, before pivoting into the role of CEO of a venture-backed software startup. She successfully navigated the company through the 2001 tech bust, raising over $21 million in funding over six years. In 2007 she co-founded Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP), and has since guided it through 13 years of profitable growth. GAP has been recognized by Inc. 5000 and Austin Fast50 as one of the fastest growing nearshore software companies. Joyce’s biggest passion, however, is helping others. She is a servant leader, mentoring young entrepreneurs and women executives. A sought-after speaker on leadership and women in business, Joyce contributes to Inc. Magazine’s Springboard Enterprises, Special Olympics Texas, and serves on the board of the Austin Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of WPO - Women Presidents’ Organization, and Hipower - an organization focused on accelerating women’s professional success.   About GAP     GAP provides an exceptional experience in analytics, cloud, and QA Automation services. Their business model is built on strategic, long-term client partnerships, achieved through a deep understanding of their clients’ business, and offering a vastly superior experience and quality compared to offshore. They fully integrate their engineering teams into our clients’ organization, providing continuous delivery with uncompromising, transparent communication. GAP allows companies to find, afford, and keep world-class engineering talent at the perfect balance of quality and cost, helping them scale smarter and more economically, transforming objectives into data and software solutions that drive business outcomes.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/joyce-durst

Club E will be joined by Faz K. Bashi, MD to discuss his career as an entrepreneur and and angel investor. Tune in for insights and trends within the minds of angel investors. With the lack of institutional investors in the Midwest startup space, angel investors fill an addressable gap in the start up funding ecosystem. About Faz: Faz K. Bashi, MD, has a research background in Immunology and Virology from UCSF. He is an active member of Life Science Angel's (LSA) in Silicon Valley. He is a member of Berkeley Angel Network. He is also Lead Venture Investor with Portfolia's FemTech Fund I, and soon to be announced FemTech Fund II, focused on female health and wellness. He is very active in the Animal Health space, and is co-Founder, Board member, Investor & Advisor to Anubis Bio; an all-natural food-tech platform with first product scaling in revenue in USA and Korea, called DoggyStat ( https://doggystat.com/ ).He served a 3-year term as Board Member of the Angel Capital Association (ACA) where he continues to be Chair of the ACA's Life Sciences Syndication group. He is active with UCSF’s Entrepreneurship Startup 101 and Lean Launchpad, external advisory board member for UCSF's CTSI and Johns Hopkins' CBID (https://cbid.bme.jhu.edu/), Mentor for women entrepreneur leaders at both CSweetener.org and Springboard Enterprises (www.sb.co) Life Sciences Council. He volunteers his time with Peninsula Bridge program to help the underserved kids of East Palo Alto get inspired about their futures via education. He is committed to helping find treatments for Tinnitus, Autism, Lupus, and Vascular diseases. He completed several triathlons with Team-In-Training to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Two powerful women leaders are working together to support women’s entrepreneurship: Kay Koplovitz founder and former CEO of USA Networks and co-founder of Springboard Growth Capital and Springboard Enterprises, and Annette Rippert, who leads Strategy and Consulting for Accenture. They explain why women’s innovation is crucial to everyone’s future.

 Sam Horn, founder, and CEO of the INTRIGUE AGENCY helps people create respectful, collaborative, compelling, one-of-a-kind communications and projects that scale their income and positive influence – for good. Her work has been featured in New York Times, Fast Company, Investors Business Daily, BusinessWeek, Forbes, INC, Foreign Service Journal, Huffington Post, and on MSNBC, Bloomberg, Sirius, and NPR. Her books  – including POP! Tongue Fu!®, ConZentrate, What’s Holding You Back? and Washington Post bestseller Got Your Attention? – have been endorsed by dozens of thought leaders including Stephen Covey, Dan Pink, Tony Robbins, Miki Agrawal, Keith Ferrazzi, Ken Blanchard, and Marshall Goldsmith. Her 20+ year track record of results includes speaking for such clients as National Geographic, Cisco, SXSW, Fortune 500 Forum, Intel, American Society of Association Executives, Capital One, NASA, Young Presidents Organization, Boeing, KPMG, Accenture,  the U.S.Navy, and Four Seasons Resorts. She was a top-rated speaker at INC 500/5000, along with Seth Godin, Jim Collins, Tom Peters, and Tim Ferris, and is the Pitch Coach for Springboard Enterprises which has helped entrepreneurs receive $6.6 billion in funding.  A partial list of credentials includes:  

Kristen Comer is a program manager at Springboard Enterprises who carries out their signature accelerator programs, focusing on the Tech and Health Innovation Hubs. Springboard's mission is to accelerate the growth of entrepreneurial companies led by women through access to essential resources and a global community of experts. Since 2000, over 800 Springboard portfolio companies seeking financial and human capital for product development and expansion have created over $20B in value, are revenue generators and job creators. With 200 exits to strategic acquirers and 20 IPOs, Springboard Entrepreneurs are transforming industries. Kristen holds a BA in Psychology and Dance from University of California, Santa Barbara. She also obtained her MSc in Management from Lund University School of Economics and Management in Lund, Sweden. We discussed the changing the narrative of looking at women's hollistic health, the women's health coalition and what is considered "Femtech". Check out the Women's Health Coalition at www.womens.health Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

Show from 7/3/20Host Jeremy Schwartz discusses private equity deals, investing in female lead companies, and portfolio management during the COVID-19 pandemic with Lori Wachs, Partner at Springboard Growth Capital. Lori discusses the future of the company in these uncertain times as well as their non-profit Springboard Enterprises which provides female lead companies with growth capital.Guests:Lori Wachs - Partner at Springboard Growth CapitalTo find out more about Springboard Growth Capital visit their website: https://www.springboardgc.com/Follow Springboard Growth Capital on Instagram: @springboardgrowthFollow Springboard Enterprises on Twitter: @SpringboardEnt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Judy Robinett is the author of Crack the Funding Code: How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup released by HarperCollins in February 2019, and How to Be a Power Connector: The 5-50-150 Rule, #1 of The Top Ten Business Books of 2014 by Inc.com. Robinett is a business thought leader who is known as the woman with the titanium digital Rolodex. She has been profiled in Inc., Forbes, Venture Beat, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek as a sterling example of the new breed of super connectors who use their experience and networks to accelerate growth and enhance profitability. In her more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and corporate leader, Robinett has served as the CEO of both public and private companies and in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She has been on the advisory boards of Illuminate Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, and Springboard Enterprises based in Washington, DC. She was a managing director of Golden Seeds Angel Network (the third most active angel investment group and one of the largest in the U.S.); the CEO of publicly-traded Medical Discoveries; and she served on the faculty of Goldman Sachs’s 10,000 Small Businesses program. She consults internationally with businesses looking for U.S. investors. She was a member of the Department of Commerce team that defined performance criteria for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Performance Excellence in Healthcare, for which she received an award from President Bill Clinton. Robinett has given over 400 speeches worldwide for audiences at Deutsche Bank-London (TedX invitation-only event), MIT, BIO-Europe, ActionCoach-Sao Paulo, Brazil (2019), CalPoly, AT&T, Westinghouse, and the Department of Energy. She is the co-author of a chapter in Crowdfunding for Dummies by Sherwood Neiss, Jason W. Best, and Zak Cassady-Dorion (Wiley, 2013). Robinett lives near Salt Lake City, Utah. What You Will Learn: How Judy became the leading expert in strategic business relationships What venture capitalism is, and how Judy uses this approach to build wealth How Judy navigates the hurdles of working in a field dominated by men Judy’s philosophy of adding value to other’s lives without expecting any value in return How to present yourself in different business scenarios How to recognize the strengths and gifts you’ve been given and grow into them Resources: Website: http://www.judyrobinett.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judyrobinett/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejudyrobinett Twitter: @judyrobinett YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/judyrobinett Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thejudyrobinett/

Dolphins are often thought of as compassionate and loving marine animals. Unlike sharks, which are often depicted as hostile, dolphins are warmer and more enthusiastic. To guard against sharks, dolphins stay together in pods and defend each other.Same analogy was used by Amy Millman, a passionate advocate for women entrepreneurs, and founder of Springboard Enterprises - the first such organization to identify the opportunity presented by high-potential women entrepreneurs. Its mission is to accelerate the growth of female-owned startups through access to essential resources and a global community of experts. As Amy said: It’s not about sharks or piranhas but rather, “How can we help?”Tune in to this week’s One Vision podcast, where Theo and Bradley chat with Amy, the fairy grandmother, about her journey, and the importance of community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dolphins are often thought of as compassionate and loving marine animals. Unlike sharks, which are often depicted as hostile, dolphins are warmer and more enthusiastic. To guard against sharks, dolphins stay together in pods and defend each other.Same analogy was used by Amy Millman, a passionate advocate for women entrepreneurs, and founder of Springboard Enterprises - the first such organization to identify the opportunity presented by high-potential women entrepreneurs. Its mission is to accelerate the growth of female-owned startups through access to essential resources and a global community of experts. As Amy said: It’s not about sharks or piranhas but rather, “How can we help?”Tune in to this week’s One Vision podcast, where Theo and Bradley chat with Amy, the fairy grandmother, about her journey, and the importance of community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mary Ellen Kramer is the President/CEO of Wesa, LLC, and brings 33 years of senior management experience in high tech, finance, and telecommunication sectors. She has raised over $40 million in financing for ventures she has led. Aside from the standard chief executive duties, Mary Ellen's present focus at Wesa is developing the market and market partnerships for NightRide™, which is a portable, mobile thermal camera that allows drivers to easily see objects on the dark road 4 times further than their headlights. NightRide is the first affordable night vision camera for every car and helps drivers see more at night. The Company is located in Brooklyn, New York and its products are made in the US. Wesa, LLC is on a mission to inspire other female entrepreneurs. "As women entrepreneurs, our advice to other women entrepreneurs is simple - Take on making a real difference in the world with your business; something you are truly passionate about. Then, surround yourself with great people, share about your business with everyone, and play full out every day!" Aside from the standard chief executive duties, Mary Ellen's present focus at Wesa is developing the market and market partnerships for NightRide. Prior to Wesa, Mary Ellen co-founded Maritime Broadband, a company that created universal online connectivity in the commercial maritime sector via its proprietary AI-powered stabilized, tracking satellite antenna, C-Bird. She previously founded and run four telecommunications companies providing global retail and carrier level voice and data services. She is a proud alum of Springboard Enterprises, an organization which has supported 784 women run companies in raising $10 Billion in capital over the past 20 years. Mary Ellen is a passionate advocate for social justice and serves on the board of 4 nonprofit organizations focused on the arts, criminal justice and inclusive media. Mary Ellen is a mother of 8 children with 5 grandchildren. She is a graduate of New York University with a Bachelor of Science in Management and Computer Science. She has also earned a certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship from Cornell University. https://nightride.io/

Mary Ellen Kramer is the President/CEO of Wesa, LLC, and brings 33 years of senior management experience in high tech, finance, and telecommunication sectors. She has raised over $40 million in financing for ventures she has led. Aside from the standard chief executive duties, Mary Ellen's present focus at Wesa is developing the market and market partnerships for NightRide™, which is a portable, mobile thermal camera that allows drivers to easily see objects on the dark road 4 times further than their headlights. NightRide is the first affordable night vision camera for every car and helps drivers see more at night. The Company is located in Brooklyn, New York and its products are made in the US. Wesa, LLC is on a mission to inspire other female entrepreneurs. "As women entrepreneurs, our advice to other women entrepreneurs is simple - Take on making a real difference in the world with your business; something you are truly passionate about. Then, surround yourself with great people, share about your business with everyone, and play full out every day!" Aside from the standard chief executive duties, Mary Ellen's present focus at Wesa is developing the market and market partnerships for NightRide. Prior to Wesa, Mary Ellen co-founded Maritime Broadband, a company that created universal online connectivity in the commercial maritime sector via its proprietary AI-powered stabilized, tracking satellite antenna, C-Bird. She previously founded and run four telecommunications companies providing global retail and carrier level voice and data services. She is a proud alum of Springboard Enterprises, an organization which has supported 784 women run companies in raising $10 Billion in capital over the past 20 years. Mary Ellen is a passionate advocate for social justice and serves on the board of 4 nonprofit organizations focused on the arts, criminal justice and inclusive media. Mary Ellen is a mother of 8 children with 5 grandchildren. She is a graduate of New York University with a Bachelor of Science in Management and Computer Science. She has also earned a certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship from Cornell University. https://nightride.io/

What are the specific steps we can take to increase diversity and inclusion in the media and advertising industry? What is "intersectionality"? How are some of the biggest content producers and organizations - Intel, Twitter and the 4As - making strides with employees and the communities they create at work, and around their brands? E.B. Moss captured the voices and ideas of a dozen esteemed attendees - ranging from Dalana Brand of Twitter to Julie Coppernoll, corporate vice president, global marketing strategy at Intel, to Publicis Americas CEO, Tim Jones, and the legendary Kay Koplovitz of Springboard Enterprises. As you’ll hear in the coming weeks when we roll out more episodes of the Advancing Diversity podcast created during the MediaVillage Advancing Diversity Honors event held at CES, these leaders share recommendations and points of view about what impacts them the most both personally and professionally.  

Sam Horn – CEO of the INTRIGUE AGENCY. Sam has had the privilege of speaking to more than a half million people worldwide - and for clients including Capital One, Intel, Cisco, Boeing, Nationwide, National Geographic and NASA. Her 3 TEDx talks and books – Tongue Fu!, POP!, Washington Post bestseller Got Your Attention? and SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week - have been featured in the New York Times, Fast Company, Readers Digest and on NPR. One of her most fun accomplishments was when she and her Tongue Fu! team stumped the panel on the TV show To Tell the Truth. As Executive Director of the Maui Writers Conference for 17 years, she has worked with top agents, editors, publishers and bestselling authors … and has helped hundreds of clients craft quality books that have scaled their income and impact for good. Sam served as the Pitch Coach for Springboard Enterprises (which has helped female entrepreneurs receive more than $9.8 BILLION in funding), and has coached hundreds of clients on their high-stakes presentations for TED-MED, SXSW, United Nations, and Davos.

I recently had the chance to sit down with Sam Horn, the founder and CEO of the Intrigue Agency. She is the former Executive Director of the world-renowned Maui Writers Conference and Pitch Coach for Springboard Enterprises, which has helped entrepreneurs receive $8.8 billion in funding. She has helped hundreds of clients create quality books and high-stakes presentations for TED-MED, TEDx, SXSW, Wisdom 2.0, Google and Facebook. We had a chance to sit down for about 30 minutes and I was honored to ask Sam several questions about how she helps entrepreneurs like yourself better position their Message. Now, I want to give you a front-row seat to hear those questions and Sam’s brilliance… Let’s get started. Jon Cook: The world is noisier than ever right now so how do we, with a powerful message, how do you guide people with that powerful message to break through the noise and connect with their audience better? Sam Horn: We're going to start with something I call a "Did you know?" opening because most people start their presentations or a book or a blog by explaining, right? We've been taught to tell people what we're going to tell them, tell them, and then tell them what we told them, right? That makes us a bore, snore, or chore. So here's a quick example and then I'm going to give you three steps they can use to make their first 60 seconds so compelling that people put their digital devices down and get their eyebrows up, okay? And I don't care whether you're writing, whether you're speaking, whether you're doing a podcast, like Jon is, start with three "Did you know?" questions. Did you know this? This? This? Then, go to the scope of the problem you're solving or the issue you're addressing or the need that you're filling. Now, where do you find the startling statistics? You Google that stuff. Just go online, put in what are surprising statistics about blank and put in your topic, put in your problem or your issue or your industry. Up will come things even you didn't know. And if you don't know them, chances are your decision-makers won't know them. You've just earned smart people's attention's time because they're smarter than they were 20 seconds ago. Second step, use the word "Imagine." The word imagine pulls people out of their preoccupation because they're not distracted now, they're picturing your point, or they're seeing what you're saying. So, think about your decision-makers. What are they concerned about? Worried about? Well, imagine a one-use needle instead of re-use. Imagine painless inoculations instead of painful. Imagine a fraction of the current cost instead of really expensive. You see how in a world of infobesity we distilled into one sentence? Who wouldn't want that? And then, third step, you don't have to imagine it. We've created it. Now come in with your testimonial. Now come in with your example or your product demonstration to prove it isn't a pie in the sky or speculative. It's a done deal. And you do all that in 60 seconds. That's how we earn people's attention in a world of infobesity. -- The Keynote Clarity for Thought Leaders Flash Briefing is presented by Jon Cook, founder of Keynote Content. Jon and his team help thought leaders, namely speakers, coaches, and consultants, craft and share their messages to better serve their audiences. Connect with Jon and his team at Keynote Content by visiting keynotecontent.com. You can subscribe to The Keynote Clarity for Thought Leaders Flash Briefing by visiting bit.ly/KeynoteClarity and enabling it there. Then, all you have to say is, “Alexa, what’s my flash briefing?”

Shelley Laslett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vitae.Coach (Vitae) - a startup that takes neuroscience out of the lab and into life to help people grow themselves and their businesses. Using the latest neuroscience, Vitae helps businesses improve performance by empowering people, teams and leaders with practical neurological knowledge, tailored learning programs, brain based coaching and advisory services. Shelley is a Social Scientist and Neuroscience Coach. She is currently completing her Masters in Applied Neuroscience at King's College in London. As well, as being the CEO of Vitae, Shelley is also a startup advisor, startup mentor startup board member and international speaker. Previously, Shelley was the General Manager of YBF Ventures - a startup incubator and VC fund. Prior to entering the startup world, Shelley was an international strategy and innovation consultant with Accenture UK. She has helped a number of companies evolve, change and bring their new ideas to life. Some of the companies Shelley has worked with include; The Walt Disney, Company, LinkedIn, Salesforce, NASDAQ, Techstars, Deloitte, Westpac, Diageo, AgriDigital, WeWork Labs, Founders Factory, marie claire, Qantas, Cover Genius, SKY Plc, Optus, Lloyds Banking Group, OMD, Commonwealth Bank, Tank Stream Labs, Body Image Movement, the projects*, Verizon, Springboard Enterprises, ANZ Bank, Sunculture, Bupa, VMware, Qantas, Dentsu Aegis Network, Innovation Bay, Fonterra, IBM, Royal Dutch Shell, Tech Ready Women and EY. Poppy Renegade describes Shelley as; "...unlike anyone you've ever met before. She has an infectious, yet calming energy, a brilliant mind and a powerful presence. Shelley is blazing her own trail and lifting others to new heights along the way." We discuss a wide variety of topics from Meta cognition Social Pain and how it actually does affect us Male and Female differences or indifferences Shelley references a number of scientists Naomi Eisenberger The Flynn Effect Shelley can be reached at any of the links below: Company Website: https://www.vitae.coach/ Instagram: @shelley.vitae LinkedIn: Shelley Laslett & Vitae.Coach Facebook: Shelley Charnley-Laslett & Vitae.Coach If you're interested in coming on a Flow States Retreats offering head to the link for more info on our Byron Bay 2020 offerings. Instagram: @flowstatesretreats Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowstatesretreats/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tyson-venables/message

Sam has trained the world’s top entrepreneurs (e.g. EO, YPO, TLC) and executives (e.g. Intel, Cisco, Boeing) how to communicate more clearly, compellingly and convincingly. Her pioneering POP! book, endorsed by Seth Godin, Ken Blanchard, Mark Sanborn and marketing guru Jeffrey Gitomer (who calls it “a rocket ship to your success”) introduces an innovative step-by-step system for creating first-of-their-kind titles, taglines, pitches, brand messages, positioning and marketing copy that get your products and services noticed, remembered and bought. Sam’s expertise is frequently featured in major media outlets including the New York Times, BusinessWeek and FastCompany.  She has presented to more than a half million people worldwide (London, Geneva, Amsterdam, Dublin, Toronto, Berlin), was twice the top-ranked speaker for the International Platform Association, and a top-ranked speaker at the 2008 INC 500/5000 convention (with Jim Collins, Tom Peters and Tim Ferriss). She’s served as Pitch Coach for the USA Today Perfect Pitch and British Airways Face2Face competitions, and for Springboard Enterprises – which has helped entrepreneurs receive $8.8 billion in funding. She is the former Executive Director and Emcee of the world-renowned Maui Writers Conference (1992-2009) and has helped hundreds of people (i.e., Denise Brosseau, Founder of the Thought Leadership Lab) to crystallize their message into quality books that scaled their influence, income, and impact.

Judy Robinett is the author of “Crack the Funding Code: How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup" (HarperCollins, January, 2019) and “How to Be a Power Connector: The 5-50-150 Rule,” #1 of The Top Ten Business Books of 2014 by Inc.com. Robinett is a business thought leader who is known as “the woman with the titanium digital Rolodex.” She has been profiled in Inc., Forbes, Venture Beat, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek as a sterling example of the new breed of “super connectors” who use their experience and networks to accelerate growth and enhance profitability. In her more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and corporate leader, Robinett has served as the CEO of both public and private companies and in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She has been on the advisory boards of Illuminate Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California; Pereg Ventures, a venture capital firm based in New York; and Springboard Enterprises based in Washington, DC. She was a managing director of Golden Seeds Angel Network (the third most active angel investment group and one of the largest in the U.S.); the CEO of publicly traded Medical Discoveries; and she served on the faculty of Goldman Sachs’s 10,000 Small Businesses program. She consults internationally with businesses looking for U.S. investors. She was a member of the Department of Commerce team that defined performance criteria for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Performance Excellence in Healthcare, for which she received an award from President Bill Clinton. Robinett has given over 400 speeches worldwide for audiences at Deutsche Bank-London (TedX invitation only event), MIT, BIO-Europe, ActionCoach-Sao Paulo, Brazil (2019), CalPoly, AT&T, Westinghouse, and the Department of Energy. She is the coauthor of a chapter in "Crowdfunding for Dummies" by Sherwood Neiss, Jason W. Best, and Zak Cassady-Dorion (Wiley, 2013). To learn more about Judy Robinett visit: +++++ This Episode of The My Story Podcast is Sponsored by Furnace Hills Coffee Company Use Coupon Code MyStory to save 25% on your next order from Furnacehillscoffee.com The My Story Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC For professional, award-winning production, visit: www.conjostudios.com Like the music on the show? Check out Drew Davidsen's music at www.drewdavidsen.com Check out our pics on Instagram: @MyStoryPodcast Send us a tweet @MyStory_Podcast And LIKE us on Facebook. We like to be liked.  

Paige Arnof-Fenn Paige Arnof-Fenn is the founder and CEO of Mavens & Moguls, a global branding and marketing strategy consulting firm whose clients range from early stage start-up to Fortune 500 companies including Colgate, Virgin, Microsoft and The New York Times Company.  She was the first ever VP Marketing at Zipcar heading all marketing and sales activity before it went public and was sold to Avis.  She was responsible for all branding, corporate communications and corporate partnerships for the business and was instrumental in the fundraising efforts.  Previously, she was VP Marketing at Inc.com and responsible for promoting the company to the business and media worlds, and also for driving E-commerce sales before the company was sold to Bertelsmann. Prior to that she held the title of SVP Marketing and was a key member of the IPO team at Launch Media, an Internet start-up that went public in early 1999 and was later sold to Yahoo. She built the marketing organization from the ground up, overseeing all marketing, advertising, corporate communications, market research and promotion as well as their in-house ad agency/art department. To learn more about Paige and her business, read her articles or listen to the podcast go to:  www.MavensAndMoguls.com    Paige has also worked as a special assistant to the chief marketing officer of global marketing at The Coca-Cola Company and held the position of director of the 1996 Olympic Commemorative Coin Program at the Department of Treasury, U.S. Mint. Prior to running the Olympic joint venture, Arnof-Fenn worked in brand management at Procter & Gamble.  She has been a featured speaker and panelist at the New England Direct Marketing Association, the MIT Enterprise Forum, The Commonwealth Institute, Harvard Business School, the American Marketing Association, Simmons School of Management (where she was also Entrepreneur-in-Residence and on the Dean’s Advisory Council), University of Texas, Emerson College, the Massachusetts Interactive Media Council, New York University, Women in Technology, Bentley College, Tufts University, Babson, The Boston Club, Youth Technology Entrepreneurs, Young Inventors International, various corporate workshops and conferences and she has been on the faculty of Continuing Legal Education.  She has judged the Dalton Pen, Web Marketing Association, Stevie Awards and was Jury Chair for ReBrand.  She has coached other entrepreneurs through Springboard Enterprises and hosted online webinars to share her marketing expertise with business owners around the world.    Paige is a founding Board member of Women Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology and she is the past Board Chair of the Alumni Board of Stanford University.  She has been the Appointed Director for Harvard Business School on the Harvard Alumni Association Board, which governs all the schools across the university.  She is also the former Vice President of the Harvard Business School Global Alumni Board and the only woman Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Sports Museum at the Boston Garden, is an advisor to several early stage private companies and non profit organizations and is also a 3 time past president of the Stanford Club of New England which serves alumni in a 5 state region.  She holds an undergraduate degree in economics from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.  She is quoted regularly in the media, was a monthly columnist for Entrepreneur and Forbes for several years, has been on the IDC Technology Advisory Council, selected as a Woman of Note by The Wall Street Journal and a Time Magazine Opinion Leader.  

Judy Robinett has been profiled in Fast Company, Forbes, Vogue, CNN and Bloomberg Businessweek as a sterling example of the new breed of “super connectors” who use their experience and networks to accelerate growth and enhance profitability. For more than 30 years, she has helped entrepreneurs find needed capital by connecting them with venture capitalists, angel investors, and other sources of funding. Known as “the woman with the titanium digital Rolodex,” Robinett has served as the CEO of both public and private companies and in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She has been on the advisory boards of Illuminate Ventures, Pereg Ventures, Springboard Enterprises, and Pipeline Angels accelerators. She was a managing director of Golden Seeds Angel Network (the third most active angel investment group and one of the largest in the U.S.); the CEO of publicly traded Medical Discoveries; and served on the faculty of Goldman Sachs’s 10,000 Small Businesses program. Previously, Robinett was a member of the Department of Commerce team that defined performance criteria for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Performance Excellence in Healthcare, for which she received an award from the White House. She regularly presents workshops and keynotes, and has given hundreds of speeches worldwide for audiences at NASA, TEDx, MIT, AT&T, and Walmart. She is the author of How to Be a Power Connector: The 5+50+150 Rule (McGraw-Hill), named the #1 Best Business Book of 2014 by TIME.com; coauthor of a chapter in Crowdfunding for Dummies (Wiley, 2013); and is set to release her newest book, Crack the Funding Code: How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup (AMACOM/HarperCollins Leadership) in 2019. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why Judy wrote her book, “Crack the Funding Code”, as a way to help business owners find and access investor funding Why there is more venture capital money and other sources of funding available now than ever before Why coachability is crucial for attracting investors, and why arrogance will scare investors away Why you should be confident in what you are offering to potential investors and “kick your fear to the curb” Why investors will consider your character, honesty, and knowledge as much as they will consider the strength of your business Why it is important to mitigate as much risk as possible for your investors and be clear in the exit you’re offering How not having the funding or not finding customers are the only two reasons a startup will fail What “family offices” are, and how they can be a source of funding outside the traditional venture capital What steps Judy recommends for business owners looking for funding, and what resources are available in every state Judy’s strategies for building your confidence and kicking fear to the curb, and her “three golden questions” and why you should ask them Judy’s recommended funding resources: U.S. Small Business Administration: www.sba.gov America’s Small Business Development Centers: https://americassbdc.org New York Angels: www.newyorkangels.com Brad Feld’s Term Sheet Archives: https://feld.com/archives/tag/term-sheet Cora Capital Advisors: https://coracap.com/ How to connect with Judy Robinett: Crack the Funding Code by Judy Robinett: https://amzn.to/2HFwMnI Judy Robinett’s website: www.judyrobinett.com Email: judy@judyrobinett.com Twitter: @judyrobinett

Join us for the journey of CTO Barbara Bickham. She’ll take us from what first intrigued her about computers and entrepreneurship, her career choices and the chances she took along the way-- to becoming a CTO, leader of a Blockchain accelerator, and startup advisor. She’ll also share her vision of the tech horizon. Bio: Barbara Bickham, CTO with extensive experience in Technology and Entrepreneurship. Her current areas of expertise are in the Internet of Things, Blockchain, Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence. Barbara is currently Founder and CTO of Trailyn Ventures, a Blockchain Advisory Company. She provides strategic advice and technical execution for companies incorporating Blockchain and/or Artificial Intelligence into their company and products. Companies include The Aclyd Project - Payment and Remittance on the Blockchain; 2TransFair - Payment and Remittance on the Blockchain; Plaak - Exchange; EVRealities - AR/VR Attribution on the Blockchain; Rechain - Universal Rewards on the Blockchain, and others. Barbara is also The Chief of the Block at the Blockchain Accelerator for Global Growth. The Blockchain Accelerator for Global Growth helps companies become fundable with the Due Diligence Intensive, a 31-page analysis of the company for traditional and blockchain funding and International Business Focus for growing and scaling a company globally. Previously, Ms. Bickham was the Director of Engineering for Flexeye where she architected, designed and coded the 2014 Gartner Cool Vendor Award Winning REST API for their IoT Platform eyehubiot.com. Ms. Bickham founded TechGenii, Inc., a digital strategy company; Wilderforex.com, a Forex Software company; and PCNLA an investment association connecting Southern California businesses with venture funding. She has 7+ years of experience preparing and evaluating companies for private equity and venture capital financing. She is on the Advisory Board of the MIND Institute, MindMusic and Yummy Society; and a Mentor for Springboard Enterprises, Stubbs Alderton PreCellerator, and MakeInLA. She is an Advisor and EIR at the Bixel Exchange. She holds degrees from the University of Chicago, New Entrepreneurs Program; a Masters of Science in Computer Science from West Coast University; and a BA in Computer Science from University of California, Berkeley. WebSite and Social Media: WebSite: https://www.barbarabickham.com Blockchain Accelerator: https://www.iba.io/iba-blockchain Linked-in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarabickham Twitter: https://twitter.com/techgenii Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techgenii

Join us for the journey of CTO Barbara Bickham. She'll take us from what first intrigued her about computers and entrepreneurship, her career choices and the chances she took along the way-- to becoming a CTO, leader of a Blockchain accelerator, and startup advisor. She'll also share her vision of the tech horizon. Bio: Barbara Bickham, CTO with extensive experience in Technology and Entrepreneurship. Her current areas of expertise are in the Internet of Things, Blockchain, Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence. Barbara is currently Founder and CTO of Trailyn Ventures, a Blockchain Advisory Company. She provides strategic advice and technical execution for companies incorporating Blockchain and/or Artificial Intelligence into their company and products. Companies include The Aclyd Project - Payment and Remittance on the Blockchain; 2TransFair - Payment and Remittance on the Blockchain; Plaak - Exchange; EVRealities - AR/VR Attribution on the Blockchain; Rechain - Universal Rewards on the Blockchain, and others. Barbara is also The Chief of the Block at the Blockchain Accelerator for Global Growth. The Blockchain Accelerator for Global Growth helps companies become fundable with the Due Diligence Intensive, a 31-page analysis of the company for traditional and blockchain funding and International Business Focus for growing and scaling a company globally. Previously, Ms. Bickham was the Director of Engineering for Flexeye where she architected, designed and coded the 2014 Gartner Cool Vendor Award Winning REST API for their IoT Platform eyehubiot.com. Ms. Bickham founded TechGenii, Inc., a digital strategy company; Wilderforex.com, a Forex Software company; and PCNLA an investment association connecting Southern California businesses with venture funding. She has 7+ years of experience preparing and evaluating companies for private equity and venture capital financing. She is on the Advisory Board of the MIND Institute, MindMusic and Yummy Society; and a Mentor for Springboard Enterprises, Stubbs Alderton PreCellerator, and MakeInLA. She is an Advisor and EIR at the Bixel Exchange. She holds degrees from the University of Chicago, New Entrepreneurs Program; a Masters of Science in Computer Science from West Coast University; and a BA in Computer Science from University of California, Berkeley. WebSite and Social Media: WebSite: https://www.barbarabickham.com Blockchain Accelerator: https://www.iba.io/iba-blockchain Linked-in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarabickham Twitter: https://twitter.com/techgenii Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techgenii

On today's episode, Seth and Kevin speak to Judy Robinett, a CEO of both public and private companies and in management positions at Fortune 500 companies about cracking the funding code. Judy has been profiled in Inc., Forbes, Venture Beat, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek as a sterling example of the new breed of “super connectors” who use their experience and networks to accelerate growth and enhance profitability. In her more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and corporate leader, Robinett has served as the CEO of both public and private companies and in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She has been on the advisory boards of Illuminate Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California; Pereg Ventures, a venture capital firm based in New York; and Springboard Enterprises based in Washington, DC. She was a managing director of Golden Seeds Angel Network (the third most active angel investment group and one of the largest in the U.S.); the CEO of publicly traded Medical Discoveries; and she served on the faculty of Goldman Sachs’s 10,000 Small Businesses program. She consults internationally with businesses looking for U.S. investors. She was a member of the Department of Commerce team that defined performance criteria for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Performance Excellence in Healthcare, for which she received an award from President Bill Clinton. Robinett has given over 400 speeches worldwide for audiences at Deutsche Bank-London (TedX invitation only event), MIT, BIO-Europe, ActionCoach-Sao Paulo, Brazil (2019), CalPoly, AT&T, Westinghouse, and the Department of Energy. She is the coauthor of a chapter in "Crowdfunding for Dummies" by Sherwood Neiss, Jason W. Best, and Zak Cassady-Dorion (Wiley, 2013). Learn more about Judy Robinett here, https://www.judyrobinett.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“So part of it is being really clear on what your goal is, and then think about who you need to help you get there, and then where do those people hang out?” - Judy Robinett A major challenge today for entrepreneurs with startups is the issue of funding. My guest on this episode of Finding Brave shares her deep expertise on what the funding ecosystem really looks like, how you can get funded faster, the key issues you’ll need to have a grasp on regarding your venture to get funded and more. Judy Robinett is the author of the new book Crack the Funding Code: How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup, and her previous book How to Be a Power Connector: The 5-50-150 Rule, #1 of The Top Ten Business Books of 2014 by Inc.com. Judy is a business thought leader who is known as “the woman with the titanium digital Rolodex.” She has been profiled in Inc., Forbes, Venture Beat, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek as a sterling example of the new breed of “super connectors” who use their experience and networks to accelerate growth and enhance profitability. In her more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and corporate leader, Judy has served as the CEO of both public and private companies and in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She has been on the advisory boards of Illuminate Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California; Pereg Ventures, a venture capital firm based in New York; and Springboard Enterprises based in Washington, DC. She was a managing director of Golden Seeds Angel Network (the third most active angel investment group and one of the largest in the U.S.); the CEO of publicly traded Medical Discoveries; and she served on the faculty of Goldman Sachs’s 10,000 Small Businesses program. She consults internationally with businesses looking for U.S. investors. Today, Judy offers a proven framework for taking action to get funding for your vision. As you’ll hear, there is no lack of funding available, but you must in the right room, connect with the right people, and know the rules in order to play the game. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://www.judyrobinett.com/ 

On this inaugural OG Crypto Series episode, I, Chris Groshong sit down with Managing Partner at Stillmark Capital, Alyse Killeen to discuss what it takes to have longevity in the Crypto and Blockchain industry. This is a new series we're launching called The "Crypto OG Series" where I tap into my rolodex of VIPs, movers and shakers from the Blockchain space that have been around the industry and share their knowledge, perspective and philosophies. In this one, we talk about Venture Capital in Crypto and Alyse’s philosophical approach to investing through Stillmark Capital. Are there any differences between LA and Silicon Valley approaches to investing? And what does she look for in founders and does emotional intelligence play a factor? Hear a story about the history of entrepreneurship in her family dating back several generations. Alyse and I first met at an afterparty in June of 2014 as part of a conference (no longer in existence) called Coin Congress. She said some very motivating words to me that helped me push through tough times. I point this out because this industry is small compared to other Technology categories. You never know how the words you speak will be received or the importance someone may give to them. The people you affect may become allies, liaisons or partners in the future. Be positive, genuine and spread goodwill. You will be rewarded many times over.     About Alyse Killeen Founding Partner StillMark Co. Founder and Executive Director of City Fellows Consortium and Women in Venture. Mentor at Silicon Valley’s Plug and Play Tech Center and Alchemist Accelerator, and to NYFTL by the Partnership Fund for NYC and Springboard Enterprises. Fintech Fellow at Singapore University of Social Sciences in Singapore. Company Advisor contributing on issues of Strategy, Finance, Org and Ops, and more. First learned about company building alongside a successful entrepreneurial grandfather, catalyzing an affinity for and commitment to entrepreneurs. Rooting for Underdogs and Outsiders.

When it comes to funding; why is it that sometimes a company that seems fairly average beats out a far superior one?…What’s the secret?you know… The saying; it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. But maybe in the world of “start-up” financing it’s both.So often smart founders with compelling business models fail due to a lack of funding. But what if you had guidance from the kind of person who has the ear of the top venture capitalist you’d want to reach… what would you want to know? Wouldn’t you want to know how to grab — and keep! — investor attention?Well stay tuned because our guest on this episode is returning champion Judy Robinett and she’s created the ultimate guide for doing just that with her new book, Crack the Funding Code: How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup. Judy Robinett is the author of “Crack the Funding Code: How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup” Judy is also the author of “How to Be a Power Connector: which was the #1 of The Top Ten Business Books of 2014 by Time.com. Judy is a business thought leader who is known as “the woman with the titanium digital Rolodex.” She’s been profiled in Inc., Forbes, Venture Beat, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek as a sterling example of the new breed of “super connectors” who use their experience and networks to accelerate growth and enhance profitability. In her more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and corporate leader, Judy Robinett has served as the CEO of both public and private companies and in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She has been on the advisory boards of Illuminate Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California; Pereg Ventures, a venture capital firm based in New York; and Springboard Enterprises based in Washington, DC.On this episode we'll examine:How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your StartupHow to deal with the fear of asking for the fundingWhere to get funding...You'll be shocked at how much is available!The 3 C’s Investors seek, what are theyWhat makes them (investors) Run awayAnd why Judy is so optimistic about the future of business To find out more about Judy Robinett: www.JudyRobinett.comTo find out more about hiring Dov Baron as a speaker or strategist for your organization: http://fullmontyleadership.com/consulting or http://fullmontyleadership.com/speakingRemember you can now also find us on iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you tune into podcastsAnd on traditional radio stations across the US every Monday and Thursday on: 99.5 FM & 1520 AM Las Vegas102.1 FM & 1640 AM Lancaster, Philadelphia87.9 FM & 810 AM Macon, Gorgia 92.1 FM & 1630 AM Tampa, Florida97.7 The Villages, Florida96.3 FM Boulder ,Colorado90.3 FM Milwaukee, Wisconsin 94.7 FM Pittsburg, Philadelphia87.9 FM Colorado Springs, ColoradoAlso look for us on ROKU TV where there’s 100K subscribers. If you are a regular listener, then a big thank you to you for making us the #1 podcast Globally for Fortune 500 listeners! And with a potential reach of 2.5 to 3 million listeners for every show, we’re honoured and grateful to be cited in INC.com as The #1 Podcast To Make You a Better Leader. By the way you can now listen in via “Google Home” or “Alexa” Find us there by just saying: “Play Dov Baron’s Podcast” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kay Koplovitz Founded the USA Network and is currently the CoFounder & Managing Director of the Springboard Growth Capital. She is the Chairman of Springboard Enterprises, a non-profit accelerator that has fostered the investment of more than $8.3 billion in women-led firms, and has served as its Chairman since inception. Kay acted at CEO and Chairman of the USA Network, the Sci-Fi Channel, and USA Networks International which today is multi-billion dollar television cable television networks. Ms. Koplovitz ran the company for 21 years before stepping down in 1998, at which time it was sold for $4.5 billion. Not a bad run! "Great to be lucky but you make your own luck, its when preparation and opportunity converge, you can get really lucky." -KK https://sb.co springboardgc.com https://twitter.com/KayKoplovitz Author of Been There, Run That & Bold Women, Big Ideas. Link Below. https://www.amazon.com/Kay-Koplovitz/e/B001K8ESGS/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

Today there are more resources available than ever before...if you know how to get access. But how can you get access?Every now and again you will have the opportunity to sit down with a truly extraordinary human being, a person who is doing what not only seems impossible, not just for us, but more importantly they are doing what seemed impossible for them.On this episode that exactly what I got to do with Judy Robinett.Judy is a business thought leader who has been profiled in The Street, Vogue, CBS, NBC, Forbes, The Washington Post and Bloomberg Businessweek as a sterling example of the new breed of “super connectors” who use their experience and networks to accelerate growth and enhance profitability. She gives speeches worldwide on business strategy and high-end strategic networking to specific outcomes.In her more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and corporate leader, Robinett has served as the CEO of both public and private companies and in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She has been on the advisory boards of Illuminate Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California; Pereg Ventures, adventure capital firm based in New York; and Springboard Enterprises, an internationally recognized incubator whose founders have raised $7.4 billion and have had 145 strategic exits based in Washington, DC.Judy Robinett is the author of “How to Be a Power Connector: The 5-50-150 Rule,” #1 of The Top Ten Business Books of 2014 by Inc.com., and the coauthor of a chapter in “Crowdfunding for Dummies” by Sherwood Neiss, Jason W. Best, and Zak Cassady-Dorion (Wiley, 2013).Her second book “Crack the Funding Code” is released in September 2018.To find out more about Judy Robinett: www.JudyRobinett.comTo find out more about hiring the host Dov Baron as a speaker or strategist: http://fullmontyleadership.com/consulting or http://fullmontyleadership.com/speaking See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kay Koplovitz is the founder and former Chairman & CEO of USA Networks, which includes USA Network, the Sci-Fi Channel, and USA Networks International – today multi-billion dollar television cable television networks. Ms. Koplovitz ran the company for 21 years before stepping down in 1998, at which time it was sold for $4.5 billion. Kay co-founded Springboard Growth Capital to bring growth stage investments to technology and life sciences companies emerging from Springboard Enterprises ecosystem. Since 2000, Kay has served as Chairman of Springboard Enterprises, where under her leadership, the venture-catalyst accelerator has been bringing women founders leading transformational businesses to full parity in raising capital. The value of Springboard Enterprises has been validated by a strong 17-year track record of success of $8.3 billion capital raised with 179 exits and 17 IPOs. Companies in the portfolio include technology and life sciences, and in 2014, Ms. Koplovitz co-founded the New York Fashion Tech Lab bringing promising technology companies in collaboration with the fashion and retail industry. Kay currently serves on corporate boards of CA Technologies and ION Media Networks and served previously, on the Boards of Time Inc., Kate Spade, Oracle, Instinet, Nabisco, General Re and Sun New Media, and trustee of The Paley Center for Media and International Tennis Hall of Fame. Some of Ms. Koplovitz’ notable accomplishments include her nomination as Chairman of the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) in 1998 by President Clinton as well as the publication of her book Bold Women, Big Ideas: Learning to Play the High Risk Entrepreneurial Game, written by Ms. Koplovitz to inform and inspire women entrepreneurs. She recently published Been There, Run That, an anthology of best practices from Springboard Enterprises’ expert network of thought leaders. Ms. Koplovitz is frequently interviewed by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, CNBC, MNBC, and Bloomberg TV. This episode is sponsored by Liberty Tax, InStitchu, and Elitra Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview w/ Luan Cox, CEO & Founder of FinMkt, Mentor at Techstars, and Advisor at Springboard Enterprises. We discuss early business experience in Silicon Valley, inventing FinTech, her Mentors in Kay Koplovitz, Amy Millman and Debra Walton. Luan tells how she founded FinMkt, protips on growth, the importance of a good cofounder, company Culture and entrepreneurial traits. “Do the work the others aren’t willing to do & be good to people" - Luan Cox Follow Luan on Social Media: Twitter: @LuanCox ENSE: @LuanCox FinMkt Website: www.FinMkt.io Twitter: @FinMkt Netflix: Seeing Allred - Documentary on Gloria Allred EnseApp Install: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8

There are not a lot of women who can say they’ve helped 600 other entrepreneurs raise $8 bn in venture capital. Kay Koplovitz, the game-changing founder of USA Networks, shares with WINGS’ Melinda Wittstock how she came to co-found Springboard Enterprises, the accelerator for female founded tech companies. We talk what it takes to get funded and how the game has changed.

Today on Entrepreneur Effect Dush is Joined by Cristal Glangchai, PhD. Over the years, Dr. Glangchai has worked in intellectual property, technology commercialization, and product development. She received her B.A. in Plan II, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, where she was recently a featured alumni. In addition, she holds two doctoral certificates in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and Molecular Imaging for Diagnostic and Therapeutics. Dr. Glangchai is a member of Springboard Enterprises, a nonprofit resource hub of entrepreneurs and investors dedicated to building high growth, technology-oriented companies led by women. She is also a mentor for the TechStars Austin chapter. In addition, Dr. Glangchai is affiliated with the American Society for Engineering Education, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Controlled Release Society, BioAustin, Austin Women in Technology, RICE Alliance, RampCorp, Geekdom, and Geekdom Fund.

In this episode James sits down and talks with Julie Demsey, General Manager of Springboard Enterprises in Australia.  Making the move after almost two decades of working in Silicon Valley she now dedicates her days helping female-founded startups in Australia build successful startups. Julie talks about the importance of developing the right culture in a startup, leading high performing teams and why founders should aim to have a sustainable business. 

In this episode James sits down and talks with Julie Demsey, General Manager of Springboard Enterprises in Australia.  Making the move after almost two decades of working in Silicon Valley she now dedicates her days helping female-founded startups in Australia build successful startups. Julie talks about the importance of developing the right culture in a startup, leading high performing teams and why founders should aim to have a sustainable business.  See /listener for privacy information.

Some entrepreneurs feel that the only way to be successful is to go from accelerator to accelerator. The founder of Springboard Enterprises says there's a way to avoid just spinning your wheels.

You've heard the phrase, “Don't take no for an answer,” but what if you heard the word “no” 50 times from 50 different venture capitalists? Would you have the inner drive to keep moving forward? Today's guest puts a new spin on perseverance with her story of how grit and grace led to her eventual success – and a Harvard Business School case study! Eloise Bune is the founder and CEO of Handwriting.io. Since founding the technology startup in 2011, she has guided the development of Handwriting.io's groundbreaking handwriting replication software. Under her leadership, the company has established partnerships with major players in the print space, including Hallmark, Xerox and 1-800-Flowers, and secured its Series A funding to continue her vision to enrich a digital world with personal messages. Bune has also played a leading role in the launch of Handwriting.io's new app, ScribbleChat, which functions to personalize text messages via “handwritten” text, emojis and animation. Bune is also committed to educating aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners. As such, she is active in several leadership organizations like Springboard Enterprises, Golden Seeds, Million Dollar Women and WeCN. Today she coaches you to learn from every “no” and seek out mentors who can help you secure a “yes.”   Key Interview Takeaways Be coachable. Bune presented to 50 venture capitalists and heard “no” 50 times. She had the strength to persist because she learned from their feedback, applied that information and kept moving to the next level. Find your Janet. Bune attributes her perseverance to mentor Janet Kraus, CEO of peach, inc. The presence of a sounding board who could help Bune supply a next step inspired her to continue moving forward. Create a list of ten people who can help you. Reach out and invite those ten individuals out for coffee by picking up the phone to leave a voicemail or to make an appointment with an assistant. Bune has discovered that people want to help, and if they can't, they will put you in touch with someone who can. Don't entertain the monsters in your head. Women tend to listen to the destructive voices that make us feel unworthy and fear we might be wasting someone's time. But we must look past that apprehension and ask for help to reap the rewards. Only 4% of venture capital goes to women. Venture capitalists are looking for a great idea in a big market, pitched by a confident entrepreneur with a team in place to execute a fully developed strategy, while angel investors are more likely to take a risk on someone who doesn't necessarily have all of the answers. Connect with Eloise Bune handwriting.io getscribblechat.com  Resources Harvard Business School Case Study: What Do Angels Want? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judy Robinett has led both public and private companies as CEO and served in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She is on the advisory boards of Illuminate VC, Pereg VC, and Springboard Enterprises. Judy previously served as a managing director of Golden Seeds Angel Network and as a member of the faculty of Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Business Program. Judy’s book, “How to Be a Power Connector: the 5+50+150 Rule,” was named the #1 business book of 2014 by Inc. She has been profiled in Entrepreneur, Vogue, Fast Company, Forbes, CBS, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek.   What you’ll learn about in this episode: Judy’s background Why networking is crucial for biz-dev (and why referrals alone is not a biz-dev strategy) The 5+50+150 Rule: why you need to target 50 people Why there is no lack of money keeping you from getting funded Positioning yourself to be invited to the right events (and which events you should target) Judy’s strategies for being a good networker and how she interacts with strangers How to deepen the relationships you already have Why you need to kick fear to the curb and just talk to people How to provide consistent value to your network so that you keep relationships fresh Why you should reach out to people you feel like are above you Judy’s Top Ten Power Connecting Tips Ways to Contact Judy Robinett: Website: www.judyrobinett.com Email: judy@judyrobinett.com Twitter: @judyrobinett LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/judyrobinett Book: "How to Be a Power Connector: The 5+50+100 Rule for Turning Your Business Network into Profits" eBook: "Crack the Funding Code" Judy’s Top Ten Power Connecting Tips We’re proud to announce that Hubspot is now the presenting sponsor of the Build A Better Agency podcast! Many thanks to them for their support!

In her career Judy has led both public and private companies as CEO, and served in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She is on the advisory boards of Illuminate VC, Pereg VC, and Springboard Enterprises. Judy previously served as a managing director of Golden Seeds Angel Network and as a member of the faculty of Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Business Program. Judy's book, How to Be a Power Connector: the 5+50+150 Rule, was named the #1 business book of 2014 by Inc. She has been profiled in Entrepreneur, Vogue, Fast Company, Forbes, CBS, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek.Learn More: www.judyrobinett.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

In her career Judy has led both public and private companies as CEO, and served in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She is on the advisory boards of Illuminate VC, Pereg VC, and Springboard Enterprises. Judy previously served as a managing director of Golden Seeds Angel Network and as a member of the faculty of Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Business Program. Judy's book, How to Be a Power Connector: the 5+50+150 Rule, was named the #1 business book of 2014 by Inc. She has been profiled in Entrepreneur, Vogue, Fast Company, Forbes, CBS, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek.Learn More: www.judyrobinett.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

In her career Judy has led both public and private companies as CEO, and served in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She is on the advisory boards of Illuminate VC, Pereg VC, and Springboard Enterprises. Judy previously served as a managing director of Golden Seeds Angel Network and as a member of the faculty of Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Business Program. Judy’s book, How to Be a Power Connector: the 5+50+150 Rule, was named the #1 business book of 2014 by Inc. She has been profiled in Entrepreneur, Vogue, Fast Company, Forbes, CBS, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek. In this episode, Judy and Stacy discuss why it’s so important to have a diverse network & going out of your way to help other people. Some highlights include: “They can break you, but they can’t eat you.” At minute 1:00, Judy talks about the moment she made the commitment to kick fear to the curb and do whatever it took to save her business. Open yourself to criticism & get out of your comfort zone. At minute 4:00, Judy talks about an important life lesson that she learned while in graduate school. There are no lack of resources out there. At minute 7:00, Judy talks about how important it is to establish what your goal is and find the resources to help you get there. Surround yourself with people who have your back. At minute 10:00, Judy talks about the importance of having a strong, deep & diverse network. Everything you do says who you are. At minute 16:00, Judy talks about going out of your way to add value and help other people. Ways to contact Judy: Website: www.judyrobinett.com Email: judy@judyrobinett.com Twitter: @judyrobinett Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejudyrobinett Book: “How to Be a Power Connector – The 5+50+100 Rule for Turning Your Business Network into Profits” Resources: PitchBook Competitive Insights Quartz “Hustle” by Neil Patel *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their “thank you” for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!

Judy Robinett has led both public and private companies as CEO and served in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She is on the advisory boards of Illuminate VC, Pereg VC, and Springboard Enterprises. Judy previously served as a managing director of Golden Seeds Angel Network and as a member of the faculty of Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Business Program. Judy’s book, “How to Be a Power Connector: the 5+50+150 Rule,” was named the #1 business book of 2014 by Inc. She has been profiled in Entrepreneur, Vogue, Fast Company, Forbes, CBS, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek. Judy also has a program called Crack the Funding Code for helping entrepreneurs obtain investor funding for their early-stage businesses and startups. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Judy’s background What she learned when she ran out of money Why you need to vet people before working with them Utilizing people in your network The reasons startup fail Fighting your own worst enemy: you Why you can’t do it all by yourself How to outsource when you don’t have a lot of resources Understanding your blind spots Creating a safe place for your team and understanding what motivates them How to get the right team for each stage of your business Strategies Judy uses to lead herself Judy’s Crack the Funding Code program Ways to contact Judy: Website: www.judyrobinett.com Email: judy@judyrobinett.com Twitter: @judyrobinett LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/judyrobinett

This episode is about something we don’t have enough of in entrepreneurship: Women. The special guest is Amy Millman, President of Springboard Enterprises, a highly vetted expert network of innovators, investors and influencers who are dedicated to building high-growth technology oriented companies led by women. Amy has been tackling issues faced by women in business for more than 20 years. While she started her career as a lobbyist at Philip Morris, it was during the Clinton Administration that she was asked to lead the National Women's Business Council, a position that placed her at the forefront of women in entrepreneurship. Listen as Amy talks about the challenges present for female entrepreneurs and how Springboard helps them overcome those challenges. She shares what she believes are the biggest obstacles women face and—believe it or not—the issues today are the same as they were in the 1990s. Amy has one simple piece of advice for all the entrepreneurs out there. Listen to see what it is. Stay tuned to play the week’s installment of “Kickstarter or Not?” 

Denise Brosseau has been an entrepreneur since the '80's. Through her business journey, she's picked up a lot of lessons and has fallen in line with her purpose: to help women in business accomplish all the things they want to accomplish. She did that through her involvement in the founding of Springboard Enterprises, an organization that has helped women raise over $6 BILLION in venture capital, the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs, which she grew into 7 different locations and now through Thought Leadership Lab, where she helps women become thought leaders in their fields. In this amazing interview, we discuss the importance of multiple streams of revenue, the value of building a network in business and how asking for help can literally mean the difference between life and death for your business! http://BizWomenRock.com/239

Episode 066: Judy Robinett – Creating A Titanium Digital Rolodex: The 5+50+150 Rule I would like to thank John Corcoran for introducing me to Judy Robinett.  Both John and Judy are such great givers… Always trying to help others and they’ve done so much for me.   I was fascinated with Judy.  She is incredibly intelligent and is a very deep thinker.  It was a joy to get her to put some of those thoughts on tape for this great podcast episode. Judy Robinett is the author of How to Be a Power Connector: The 5+50+150 Rule (McGraw-Hill, May 2014), a book that provides instant, effective strategies for meeting the people you need to know and bonding with them fast to further your goals and theirs. Robinett is a business thought leader who is known as “the woman with the titanium digital Rolodex.” She has been profiled in Fast Company, Forbes, Venture Beat, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek as a sterling example of the new breed of “super connectors” who use their experience and networks to accelerate growth and enhance profitability. In her more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and corporate leader, Robinett has served as the CEO of both public and private companies and in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She has been on the advisory boards of Illuminate Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California; Pereg Ventures, a venture capital firm based in New York; Springboard Enterprises based in Washington, DC; and Women Innovate Mobile (WIM) accelerators based in New York. Episode 066: Judy Robinett – Creating A Titanium Digital Rolodex: The 5+50+150 Rule Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “Forget an MBA… Learn to network.” – Jack Welch Some Questions I Ask: What are common characteristics of high achievers? How have you learned how to create luck? What did the book “How To Win Friends and Influence People” help you? What is the 5 + 50 + 150 rule? How did you become known as the “woman with the titanium rolodex?” What are the 5 things to never do and say? What does being a “giver” mean to you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of “guts and luck” How being shy and bullied helped propel Judy to big things You are the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with Keeping a “victory log” of achievements How to connect others and make important introductions Process to create a TED Talk The definition of a Learning Leader  “Creating value is how you create wealth.” – Judy Robinett Continue Learning Read this Forbes Article about Judy: Forbes: Judy Robinett Read her book: "How To Be A Power Connector" Follow Judy on Twitter @judyrobinett You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can all become at connecting people.  It’s a fascinating topic and Judy is one of the best at it!  I really enjoyed speaking with her.  Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From JudyRobinett.com Judy Robinett is the author of How to Be a Power Connector: The 5+50+150 Rule (McGraw-Hill, May 2014), a book that provides instant, effective strategies for meeting the people you need to know and bonding with them fast to further your goals and theirs. Robinett is a business thought leader who is known as “the woman with the titanium digital Rolodex.” She has been profiled in Fast Company, Forbes, Venture Beat, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek as a sterling example of the new breed of “super connectors” who use their experience and networks to accelerate growth and enhance profitability. In her more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and corporate leader, Robinett has served as the CEO of both public and private companies and in management positions at Fortune 500 companies. She has been on the advisory boards of Illuminate Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California; Pereg Ventures, a venture capital firm based in New York; Springboard Enterprises based in Washington, DC; and Women Innovate Mobile (WIM) accelerators based in New York.

In this series, CEOs in the cutting-edge diagnostics industry share how their careers developed and the goals and aspirations that motivate them. Ms. Palmieri was appointed President and CEO in January 2015. She joined Vermillion as Chief Operating Officer in October 2014. Ms. Palmieri brings to Vermillion more than 30 years of experience in the diagnostic laboratory industry, serving in numerous sales, operations, and executive leadership positions for both laboratory service and consulting organizations. Prior to Vermillion, Valerie was CEO/President of MOMENTUM Consulting. Prior to MOMENTUM, Ms. Palmieri served as CEO/President of two healthcare start-ups that resulted in a successful exit for one and won her recognition as one of the “Top 10 Entrepreneurs of Springboard Enterprises” for the other. She also spent six years as National Vice President of Anatomic Pathology Operations with LabCorp, the successor company to DIANON Systems where she served as Senior Vice President of Operations. She was a key leader in the sale of DIANON to LabCorp in 2003. Ms. Palmieri holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from Western Connecticut State University. http://bit.ly/becomingceo