Podcasts about technology entrepreneurship

Fatu Kaba is an award-winning human rights activist, high-fashion model, and the founder and CEO of HEARTS, a platform dedicated to building an epistemic community where every individual has a platform to learn, share their story, and access tools to create a positive social impact.She is also a novelist with both published and unpublished manuscripts, including "Fiona Sallami" and "Harder Choices," and has contributed articles to platforms such as Manchester University Peace Studies, UNICEF Voices of Youth, and Sleepless in Monrovia. Fatu is currently working on turning some of her manuscripts into screenplays, including "Crippled Affection," "Unholy Deal," and "Echoes of the Guardians."Originally from Liberia, Fatu survived the civil war before moving to the USA to pursue her Bachelor's in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from Manchester University. She then relocated to Canada in 2022 to pursue a Master's in Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation at SMU.Find out more @fatumkaba

In this episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki for an enlightening conversation with Marylène Delbourg-Delphis, a serial technology CEO, executive consultant, board member, and author. Marylène shares insights from her 30+ year career empowering organizations to reshape their future through breakthrough platforms and applications. She discusses the key themes from her new book "Beyond Eureka!: The Rocky Roads to Innovating", providing an insider's view on the often challenging path from idea to successful innovation. Discover Marylène's perspective on the trailblazers vs. trail followers of tech history, sustaining innovation in large organizations, and fostering product adoption. Don't miss this conversation full of wisdom gained from a remarkable entrepreneurial journey.---Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable. With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy's questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. If you love society and culture, documentaries, and business podcasts, take a second to follow Remarkable People. Listeners of the Remarkable People podcast will learn from some of the most successful people in the world with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you be more remarkable. Episodes of Remarkable People organized by topic: https://bit.ly/rptopology Listen to Remarkable People here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guy-kawasakis-remarkable-people/id1483081827 Like this show? Please leave us a review -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally! Thank you for your support; it helps the show!

Ashley Kalinauskas is the Founder and CEO of Torigen Pharmaceuticals ( https://www.torigen.com/ ), a company dedicated to researching and developing novel immuno-oncology products and services specifically for the veterinary market, with a focus on autologous cancer vaccines. Torigen Pharmaceuticals is a start‑up that resulted from Ashley's graduate thesis project at the University of Notre Dame, as she was working on her Masters in Engineering, Science and Technology Entrepreneurship in collaboration with Dr. Mark Suckow ( https://www.research.uky.edu/staff/mark-suckow ). Ashley also received an undergraduate degree in Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology from University of Connecticut. Support the show

What if the future of our world's economy could be significantly shaped by Artificial Intelligence? Brace yourself, as our latest episode unravels the potential of AI to redefine the concept of work, wealth, and the world economy, with none other than AI luminary, Manuj Agrawal. Join us as Manuj, who began his journey earning a mere $2 a day, shares his inspiring journey and forecasts how AI could potentially boost the world economy by a staggering 10 trillion dollars by 2030.From AI, we transition into the transformative realm of meditation. Hear how the host's personal challenges in relationships led to the discovery of the healing power of mindfulness. We share insights on how watching our minds can help regulate thoughts, driving positive changes in personal relationships, and businesses. Additionally, we touch upon the beauty of neurodiversity, showcasing real-world examples of the dangers of exclusion and the expenses incurred from a lack of diverse perspectives in decision-making.Finally, we delve into the realm of personal and professional growth with Manuuj. Soak in the wisdom as he shares invaluable insights on attaining success, underlining the significance of a clear vision, goal setting, networking, and relationship building. More than anything, Manuj emphasizes the central role of mindset and self-awareness in the path to success. This episode is an absolute treasure trove of advice for those seeking to unleash their potential in an increasingly tech-driven world. So, plug in your earphones and let's embark on this enlightening journey together.In this episode:03:40 Manuj's Struggles and Discovery of Meditation 07:40 Understanding Meditation and Its Impact11:13 Manuj's Professional Journey and Achievements16:18 Impact of AI on Education and Job Market18:17 The Future of AI and Its Potential21:54 Harnessing the Power of Mind and AI22:04 Meditation and Goal Setting22:56 Visualizing Your Goals with AI24:02 The Power of AI in Personal Development26:25 The Influence of Fatherhood on Work28:35 Understanding Neurodiversity33:11 The Role of AI in Achieving Success39:49 The Importance of Relationships and Communication40:39 Embracing AI for a Prosperous FutureHow to reach Manuj:Web: https://www.manujaggarwal.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/manuj.aggarwal IG: https://www.instagram.com/manujagro/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manujagro Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/manujagroSupport the showThanks for listening to the Revolutionary Man Podcast. If you would like to get more information about our programs use the links below to check us out. It could be the step that changes your life. To join our movement:

Jeremy Muhlfelder is the Head of Legal Operations & Legal at VRChat (a leading social VR platform).  Jeremy's interest in entrepreneurship started at a young age where he took relevant courses that helped develop his interest in cutting edge technology.  He began his legal career at Wilson Sonsini in their Corporate and Fintech Groups, which provided fantastic training for his current role.  In this episode we discuss his trajectory from BigLaw to in-house and getting involved with the business side of his company (a dream career for many folks).  We learn about his current projects and the ways he is building community.  It's a conversation you don't want to miss.  Learn more about Emily's work helping health tech and life sciences lawyers find their dream careers at her website, or on her LinkedIn profile. 

Have you wondered what Próspera is all about?Start with the founders. Gabriel Delgado Ayau is the co-founder and chief development officer (CDO) of the zero-to-one modern startup city in Honduras.This is an extensive episode where we talk about Gabriel's past in Guatemala as a serial entrepreneur that founded 17 startups, learning about the challenges for entrepreneurs in Central America, and how his grandfather's teachings showed him a better way - radically improving the institutions towards a free society.We talk about Próspera's founding history, the governance model of radical decentralization and regulatory flexibility combined with insurance risk assessment.First and foremost, Próspera's goal is to propel economic development for Honduras by providing better institutions to live, work and play.Consider this claim: if the bottom 75% of the world would implement the governance of the top 25%, the economic value created would be an additional $100 trillion (!).**In the episode, Gabriel mistakenly says $1tn, the true number is indeed $100tn.And this is not all. The famous blogger Scott Alexander once said:"To my biased eye, Próspera's institutions aren't just better than Honduran institutions. They might well be better than the institutions of America, Europe, and the rest of the developed world.Some of their ideas - 3D property rights, modular construction, common law regulatory options, medical reciprocity laws - are genuinely innovative, the first in the world.They're things that intellectuals have been discussing for decades, and then suddenly some progressive-minded people get jurisdiction to try them out in and see if they work."This episode is an extended riff and deep-dive into this quote and should give any entrepreneur reason to be curious enough.It's almost hard to believe, which is why Gabriel and Niklas call on entrepreneurs to check it out for themselves, by joining the next couple of summits, taking place on the Caribbean paradise island of Roatan.Supercharging Health 2023 - A Próspera Builders' Summit, April 21-23 on Roatan: https://infinitavc.com/healthbio2023Decentralizing Finance 2023 - A Próspera Builders' Summit, May 5-7 on Roatan: https://infinitavc.com/defi2023Legal Engineering 2023 - A Próspera Builders' Summit, May 10-11 on Roatan: https://lu.ma/legalengineering2023

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk with Erin Quick. Erin Quick is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PairTree. With  more than 20 years of global brand marketing experience, and more  importantly, as a two-time adoptive mother, Erin is a leader in the  movement to modernize adoption in the U.S. With an expert first-hand  understanding of the challenges of the domestic private adoption industry and a drive to increase access and opportunities for all involved in the  adoption process, Erin brings a wealth of knowledge and business  experience to helping families navigate their unique adoption journeys. As Chief Executive Officer at PairTree, Erin leads on areas of the business  including strategy, product development and marketing. Erin is responsible  for the businesses day-to-day decision making and implementing the  company's short- and long-term plans.  Previously, Erin co-founded Stoke Strategy, a Seattle-based brand  strategy firm, which she led for 12 years. While there, Erin led brand  initiatives for Bluetooth, Weyerhaeuser, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation  and the University of Washington, to name a few. Erin began her marketing career at Addison in San Francisco and New York, where she  worked on global branding for Domino's Pizza, Merrill Lynch and The  Make-a-Wish Foundation. Erin is a recipient of Puget Sound Business Journal's 40-Under-40 award and most recently, PairTree, under Erin's leadership, was selected to  participate in the 2021 TechStars Seattle Accelerator – a highly selective  and successful global startup accelerator program. Erin is currently a  Visionary Voices Member and Speaker with All Raise, a nonprofit on a  mission to accelerate the success of female founders and funders. She is  a guest lecturer on Technology Entrepreneurship at Brown University and  the University of Washington. Erin lives on Bainbridge Island with her husband and two children.

Milton Jackson was a native of Jamaica and was raised in Hartford, Connecticut. He holds a B.S. in History and Social Sciences from Eastern Connecticut State University and a Master's in Technology Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland's Clark School of Engineering. Milton has created experiences within multiple industries at companies like ESPN, Travelers, Otis Elevators, and United Technologies and led user experience as AVP/Head of Digital Design at The Hartford. Currently, Milton is the SVP & Executive Director of Experience Design at Bank of America responsible for the banks' Wealth, Financial Wellness, Rewards/Deals, and Retirement digital experiences.

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Mike Provance, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Alpine Growth Partners, providing insights on effective consumer data strategies for retail growth. You will listen to him talking about: Philosophy or approach to data? How can having the right data make the difference? How is the distribution game different in beverages vs other retail? How does a smaller player succeed in a shared field such as Amazon and Walmart? About our guest Mike Provance: (Strategist / Author) Mike is a serial entrepreneur, author, and speaker on technology business model innovation and new venture management. His passion lies in the growth and scaling of entrepreneurial ventures that improve their communities. A digital, operations, and technology strategy expert, Mike has built, led, exited, and coached groundbreaking technology businesses and launched highly recognized digital properties such as MapQuest, AOL's Parent Soup, the first online auto insurance underwriting site, and FAFSA Online. His entrepreneurial leadership experience spans over 30 years in financial services, information services, manufacturing, and healthcare industries, and with science and technology offices in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Special Operations Command. Earlier in his career, he led seed investments in computing and medical technology for the Ben Franklin Partnership, an early-stage venture capital firm. His leadership has produced multiple acquisitive exits for investors, contributed to more than $750M in IPO value, helped raise more than $50M in growth capital, spurred founder efforts by over 60 colleagues, direct reports, and students, and contributed to economic development in several U.S. regions. Currently, Mike is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alpine Growth Partners, a strategic operations advisory firm that helps performance-minded owners and CEOs produce scalable, sustainable growth. Mike also serves as a faculty member at George Washington University, where he teaches graduate-level courses in new venture finance and innovation. He has also taught undergraduate and graduate courses in strategy and entrepreneurship at the University of Richmond, George Mason, and other Mid-Atlantic institutions. Mike holds a Ph.D. in Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation from George Washington University, an M.B.A. from Penn State, and a B.S. in Management Science from M.I.T. Mike lives in Chapel Hill, NC with his wife, Anne, and they have five mostly grown children between them.  Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/provance Website: https://alpinegrowthpartners.com/ About Retail Corner Podcast: Host: Carlos Diaz Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Listen to other podcasts at: https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: https://www.retailcorner.live/guests/intake/ or email podcast@retailcorner.live  

Hoje eu vou conversar com André Baldini, diretor de negócios da Superlógica. Ele já completou seis anos integrando o time de frente da empresa. Iniciou a sua jornada como Vice-Presidente de Vendas e hoje atua como Diretor de Negócios. Baldini é formado em Technology Entrepreneurship pela Universidade de Stanford e tem especialização em Gestão de Negócios pela FGV. Tem como foco principal criar estratégias de negócios e de comunicação para promover a transformação digital dos clientes da Superlógica. Superlógica: https://superlogica.com/

Lauren Miller started her first business as a student at Rice, and she hasn't slown down since! While getting her MBA at Rice Business, Lauren started and led a venture-funded company named A-76 Technologies (later relaunched as Aidant Brands) with a teammate (Tim Aramil) from a Technology Entrepreneurship course. After developing a business and commercialization plan for A-76, the company came in second at the Rice Business Plan Competition in 2014 and traveled to top competitions around the world.Lauren was also listed on the 2015 Forbes “30 Under 30” in the energy category and has been featured in numerous local, national and international media. She talks in this episode with host Maya Pomroy about growing up in a family of entrepreneurs & Texas ranchers, sustaining long term Rice connections, her latest venture as a new mom, and some of the roughest lessons she learn in her early days of starting a company.Episode Quotes:There is a lot of power in crazy ideas17:34 - Everybody is looking at climate solutions at these huge technology-based solutions. And here we are, going, "You know what? Let's just give cows grass. Let's just move them the way they should be moved." And it's so funny because it sounds insane when you're telling people in the industry, but it's so effective. It improves profitability. It improves biodiversity. It improves the water systems, as I mentioned. And then they can make money off it, too. On being a female entrepreneur25:50 -  There are so many investors now who recognize the benefits of women entrepreneurs because of how hard working we are and we can really get things done.How growing up on a ranch influenced her career choices13:23 - You really see the impacts of the environmental changes and what that means. And when those occur, you see what that impact is on the towns nearby too. So when there are huge droughts, heat waves, et cetera, you're seeing that first hand because you're actually looking at the land every day.The importance of having a support system as an entrepreneur20:01- It's so important not to get completely lost in your business and to have people who are still supporting you, so that when you are in a tough time like that, there are others you can rely on. You're not just sitting there, stressed, alone, crying out by yourself, going, you know, what's going on? You have folks you can lean on.Show Links: Professional Profile at Sharks In Heels Lauren Miller on LinkedIn

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (34-minute podcast), our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) is thrilled to be joined by Dr. Mani Golparvar (@mgolpar2), CTO and Co-Founder of Reconstruct (@reconstructinc). Reconstruct is a startup that Mani has been a driving force behind and describes it as a “Software-as-a-Service company” that equips an “AI-powered digital twin platform.” Reconstruct operates by integrating reality modeling, building information modeling, and project scheduling to visually track progress, analyze productivity, and proactively detect potential delays using predictive analytics. We learn from Mani about the process behind Reconstruct and how they plan to impact the future of construction. Founded in 2016, Reconstruct has already been acknowledged by several industrial awards, such as Crunchbase's 50 Hot Tech Companies Globally in 2019, the 2016 World Economic Forum most innovative startup company, and the 2016 Innovation Award from Turner Construction (@turner_talk). He is also an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Computer Science, & Technology Entrepreneurship and the director of the Real-time and Automated Monitoring and Control lab at the University of Illinois (@UofIllinois). Dr. Golparvar is highly regarded with his list of academic and lifetime achievements going on and on. His industry-leading work in the area of computer vision, machine learning, and BIM has been recognized by many awards, including the 2018 Walter Huber Research Prize from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2017 National Top 20 Under 40 from ENR; 2016 Dan Halpin Award for Scholarship in Construction, and 2013 James Croes Medal for innovation in Civil Engineering from ASCE. Highlights of Mani's interview with host Amy Peck include:- How Reconstruct is helping construction companies design digital twins of construction sites to help paint the picture for the future of construction.- Mani discusses how he is helping influence and educate the next generation of entrepreneurs.- How KPIs can measure tangible impacts in your startup.- How Mani sees the future of robotics impacting the construction industry and coexisting with workers and management teams.Prior to his work with Reconstruct, Mani has been a part of many national and international construction companies. Most extensively with Turner Construction, where he spent 2 and a half years before becoming an assistant professor in civil engineering at Virginia Tech (@virginia_tech) and going on to become the Director of Real-Time and Automated Monitoring and Control Lab. It was through his early success and through his ongoing research that he was able to build Reconstruct into the industry-changing company it is today. Dr. Golparvar's vision is to take construction to new heights. With his expertise in AI, BIM, and augmented reality, Reconstruct is in a position to do just that. SHOW NOTES 0:12  - Amy Peck introduces Dr. Mani Golparvar, the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Reconstruct. 4:16  - Dr. Golparvar talks about weekly coordination meetings at construction sites being archaic and how Reconstruct can completely change how construction sites operate. 18:10  - Dr. Golparvar talks about his vision for the future of the construction industry and how KPIs help him and his colleagues to gauge success on several different levels. 25:16  - Amy asks Dr. Golparvar about other technologies in his industry that he is wowed by. This is followed by an interesting conversation about the impact robotics has on the future of construction.  31:19  - Dr. Golparvar talks about the “painstaking administrative work that we do in construction” and how to make it completely autonomous. “So we can have our people work, focus on more value-adding tasks.”

Diana Florescu is a serial entrepreneur. She is a founding partner at Grai Ventures, a venture building studio, and a board member at Wolves Summit. In the last decade, Diana held various marketing and strategy roles working with some of the world's largest accelerators, tech conferences, and innovation consultancies. Diana honed her international experience having worked and studied in the UK, the USA, Qatar, Poland, Romania, and Germany. Diana holds a Master's Degree in Technology Entrepreneurship from UCL. Tune in!

Luca Rossettini è un imprenditore seriale, alla ricerca dell'espansione redditizia e sostenibile dell'umanità nello spazio. Ha conseguito un dottorato di ricerca in Advanced Space Propulsion, un master in Sostenibilità strategica e Certificate in Business. Nel 2009 Luca ha vinto una borsa di studio Fulbright e nel 2010 ha ottenuto un Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship nella Silicon Valley, California. Dopo un tirocinio presso l'Ames Research Center della NASA, Luca è tornato in Italia detriti e ha fondato D-Orbit, sviluppando soluzioni per la logistica spaziale, i trasporti ei spaziali. A Fino Mornasco, nella provincia di Como, un'azienda che è leader mondiale della logistica spaziale. Ovvero si occupa di trasportare, laddove servono nell'orbita celeste, satelliti che hanno funzioni e applicazioni diverse, per la raccolta di dati a terra e la loro analisi in campo telecomunicazioni o marketing per esempio; o per effettuare esperimenti scientifici o ricerche in quota. Luca Rossettini ama il lancio con il paracadute, le immersioni subacquee e i libri di fantasia. Luca Rossettini - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amministratore Delegato è il responsabile ultimo dell'organizzazione. Nominato dal Consiglio di Amministrazione, Luca è anche il rappresentante legale dell'azienda. L'obiettivo finale del CEO è quello di guidare l'azienda al raggiungimento della propria missione. A tal fine, egli presenta (e rivede periodicamente) un piano strategico che dà forma al futuro dell'azienda e stabilisce la direzione delle relative iniziative commerciali. La logistica spaziale si inserisce nel contesto dei servizi in orbita che valgono nel mondo circa un quarto degli oltre 400 miliardi di dollari dell'intera economia spaziale (fonte Statista), ma che nel 2040 sono destinati a crescere fino alla metà di un valore che allora avrà superato il trilione di dollari. Raffaele Mauro, appassionato di finanza, tecnologia e geopolitica. È ora General Partner in Primo Space, fondo di venture capital specializzato nella new space economy e nelle startup deep tech. In passato Managing Director di Endeavor Italia, organizzazione che supporta le imprese ad alta crescita su scala internazionale, precedentemente si è occupato di investimenti high-tech e sviluppo di iniziative per l imprenditorialità innovativa presso il gruppo Intesa Sanpaolo, l'American Chamber of Commerce e in fondi di venture capital come United Ventures e P101. Membro della Kauffman Society of Fellows, ha ottenuto l MPA ad Harvard con specializzazione in finanza internazionale, il dottorato di ricerca in Bocconi ed il GSP presso la Singularity University nel campus NASA Ames. È ex allievo del Collegio di Milano, dove ha successivamente svolto anche attività di docenza. Fa parte della rete degli Amici di Aspen, è stato Junior Fellow presso l Aspen Institute ed è stato membro degli Young Leaders presso lo US-Italy Council, del gruppo Young European Leaders 40under40 e dei Future Leaders dell ISPI. Serve in diversi consigli di amministrazione di imprese ad alta tecnologia ed è attivo come angel investor. Ha scritto per Harvard Business Review Italia, Limes, Aspenia, ENEA Magazine e Pandora Rivista ed è autore dei libri Hacking Finance e Quantum Computing.

Luca Rossettini è un imprenditore seriale, alla ricerca dell'espansione redditizia e sostenibile dell'umanità nello spazio. Ha conseguito un dottorato di ricerca in Advanced Space Propulsion, un master in Sostenibilità strategica e Certificate in Business. Nel 2009 Luca ha vinto una borsa di studio Fulbright e nel 2010 ha ottenuto un Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship nella Silicon Valley, California. Dopo un tirocinio presso l'Ames Research Center della NASA, Luca è tornato in Italia detriti e ha fondato D-Orbit, sviluppando soluzioni per la logistica spaziale, i trasporti ei spaziali. A Fino Mornasco, nella provincia di Como, un'azienda che è leader mondiale della logistica spaziale. Ovvero si occupa di trasportare, laddove servono nell'orbita celeste, satelliti che hanno funzioni e applicazioni diverse, per la raccolta di dati a terra e la loro analisi in campo telecomunicazioni o marketing per esempio; o per effettuare esperimenti scientifici o ricerche in quota. Luca Rossettini ama il lancio con il paracadute, le immersioni subacquee e i libri di fantasia. Luca Rossettini - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amministratore Delegato è il responsabile ultimo dell'organizzazione. Nominato dal Consiglio di Amministrazione, Luca è anche il rappresentante legale dell'azienda. L'obiettivo finale del CEO è quello di guidare l'azienda al raggiungimento della propria missione. A tal fine, egli presenta (e rivede periodicamente) un piano strategico che dà forma al futuro dell'azienda e stabilisce la direzione delle relative iniziative commerciali. La logistica spaziale si inserisce nel contesto dei servizi in orbita che valgono nel mondo circa un quarto degli oltre 400 miliardi di dollari dell'intera economia spaziale (fonte Statista), ma che nel 2040 sono destinati a crescere fino alla metà di un valore che allora avrà superato il trilione di dollari. Raffaele Mauro, appassionato di finanza, tecnologia e geopolitica. È ora General Partner in Primo Space, fondo di venture capital specializzato nella new space economy e nelle startup deep tech. In passato Managing Director di Endeavor Italia, organizzazione che supporta le imprese ad alta crescita su scala internazionale, precedentemente si è occupato di investimenti high-tech e sviluppo di iniziative per l imprenditorialità innovativa presso il gruppo Intesa Sanpaolo, l'American Chamber of Commerce e in fondi di venture capital come United Ventures e P101. Membro della Kauffman Society of Fellows, ha ottenuto l MPA ad Harvard con specializzazione in finanza internazionale, il dottorato di ricerca in Bocconi ed il GSP presso la Singularity University nel campus NASA Ames. È ex allievo del Collegio di Milano, dove ha successivamente svolto anche attività di docenza. Fa parte della rete degli Amici di Aspen, è stato Junior Fellow presso l Aspen Institute ed è stato membro degli Young Leaders presso lo US-Italy Council, del gruppo Young European Leaders 40under40 e dei Future Leaders dell ISPI. Serve in diversi consigli di amministrazione di imprese ad alta tecnologia ed è attivo come angel investor. Ha scritto per Harvard Business Review Italia, Limes, Aspenia, ENEA Magazine e Pandora Rivista ed è autore dei libri Hacking Finance e Quantum Computing.

Still in the window of Financial Literacy, today we will continue a discussion on the new wave of Agriculture in Africa. Yes, agriculture as we know it, is changing rapidly in Africa with new technologies, investment opportunities, massive growth, and development. So I decided to invite someone special who is at the front and center of this agricultural revolution in Africa, to have an in-depth discussion with us.   MEET OUR GUEST: Roland Fomundam, founder and CEO of Greenhouse Ventures (GHV) is a seasoned social entrepreneur. Over the past ten years, he devoted his time to finding lasting solutions to tackle challenges facing Africa's agricultural communities that make up over 65 percent of Africa's labor force and account for about 32 percent of gross domestic product (FAO).  Roland started GHV, to address these challenges, improving the agricultural ecosystem to increase production and profit as a means to empower farmers and promote the cultivation of valued foods in a sustainable manner. Since inception, the company has successfully introduced greenhouse farming to Cameroon and Cameroonians in a way that has attracted and engaged more youths in the industry than usual. His successes are now being replicated in other countries like Uganda, Nigeria, Sudan and Ghana where the company is currently carrying out studies for proper implementation.  The GHV business has been instrumental in getting these greenhouses in the hands of many users who have attested to its successes in terms of their return on investment(ROI) and happiness.  He has also led research teams to Cameroon made up of students established through an educational network from Northeastern University where he earned a Masters in Technology Entrepreneurship. Roland's solutions and ideas have been implemented in several communities throughout Cameroon. He is also a visiting lecturer in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a few universities in Cameroon.  Roland is a technology and business development expert. He is a philosopher, a success coach, a mentor, a pragmatist and a thought leader. His ambitions and works are geared towards the establishment of platforms with sustainable business models to engage individuals and communities for win - win outcomes. Things You Will Learn in This Episode:  [00:01 – 08:00] Introduction Introducing the guest - Roland Fomundam [08:00 – 50:00] Coming to America & Going Back to Africa Reading a powerful social media post by Roland What I learned in America & how it changed me Roland shares his coming to America Story Why Roland returned to Africa The challenges of settling down in Africa [37:00 – 1:22:00] Starting up a business in Agriculture  Roland shares his journey so far in Agriculture Introducing new technology and its complications Struggling for acceptance and support from the government Starting Green House Ventures and lessons learned so far The investment opportunity in Africa's Agriculture available to Africans in the diaspora  The results and massive growth stories [1:22:00 – 1:28:00] Final Discussions Final words from Roland Fomundam Final words from Anyoh Tweetable Quotes: “Most people are living as shadows. There's a genuine purpose in the hearts of people they are not listening to.” - Roland Fomundam “We cannot keep making the same mistakes and giving the same excuses. We can't keep using the same parables because something has to change and that depends on us.”- Roland Fomundam   LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out the best content just for you! Connect with Roland Fomundam Roland's Profile on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/roland-fomundam-024215209 Green House Website: www.greenhouseventures.com Connect with Living African Podcast You can connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or send us an email at hello@livingafricanpodcast.com. Check out our website www.livingafricanpodcast.com for more resources and to learn more. You can connect with Anyoh on Facebook (@anyohf), Instagram (@anyohfombad), and Twitter (@anyohfombad).

JACK RASMUSSEN; USC '22; Business Admin; Cinematic Arts; Sports Media; Author, ‘Fine Dining-The Secrets Behind the Restaurant Industry'; Entrepreneur; Model; Volunteer CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs 125 Interviews. GLOBAL Reach. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Climate Change. Earth Life. Amazing People. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** JACK RASMUSSEN; USC '22; Business Admin; Cinematic Arts; Sports Media; Author, ‘Fine Dining-The Secrets Behind the Restaurant Industry'; Entrepreneur; Model; Volunteer YouTube: January 12th Interview. WE talked #USC, football (transfer portal, NIL, NCAA) modeling, #CinematicArts, Sports Media, Habitat for Humanity ( 2 weeks in India), Yale Univ course (Science of Well Being), Fine Dining book, Screen360TV, #GenZ etc. CONTACT: https://www.facebook.com/razz5fb https://www.instagram.com/razz5 https://www.linkedin.com/in/razz5 BIO: “My name is Jack Rasmussen, and I was born and Jack was raised in Los Gatos, California. As someone inclined to pursue Entertainment, his interests brought me to Los Angeles to study Business, Cinematic Arts, and Sports Media Industries at USC. He is a Warren Bennis Scholar at USC, an active member of Tau Kappa Epsilon, a Marshall Student Ambassador lead, and the VP of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society. His curious mind has led me to hold positions for Aflac, MTV, KSCO Radio Station, Northwestern Mutual, and Wells Fargo on Wall Street. I love to write and discuss philosophical ideas, passions being developed this summer at Stanford University, where I study Technology Entrepreneurship and Designing Your Life.” ** Warren Bennis Scholar at the University of Southern California studying Business Administration, Cinematic Arts, and Sports Media Industries. Currently passionate about business marketing and strategy, interpersonal communication, and the arts. Seeking to expand my horizons inside and outside of the classroom through work experience in the Business, Entertainment, or Sports Industries. Author, “Fine Dining: The Secrets Behind the Restaurant Industry” (Publication: May 2022) ** AUDIO: SPOTIFY http://spoti.fi/3bMYVYW GOOGLE PODCASTS http://bit.ly/38yH3yP edits by Claudine Smith- Email: casproductions01@gmail.com

For today's episode, we chat with Carina Lomberg about creating the master's degree: Technology Entrepreneurship. On top of it, we look at how neurodiversity and team roles affect entrepreneurial journeys.

Join our conversation with Eric Benhamou about the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and immigration. Eric is the former CEO of 3Com & Palm Computing (makers of the Palm Pilot) and Founder of Benhamou Global Ventures & Israel Venture Network (IVN). He's driven by a passion to build a better world through entrepreneurship. IVN invests in social impact ventures in Israel that help marginalized populations start businesses and create job opportunities for people with disabilities, Arab citizens, the ultra-orthodox, and others. Food for Thought is our series of conversations with experts among our Business Circle community who share insights and expertise from their field. Their experience will help you navigate a world that has become harder to predict than ever.

Welcome to the third episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. Make sure to listen and vote on the company YOU would invest in. The most investable company from each episode will move onto the finals.   You have until midnight December 22nd to cast your vote →  https://app.sli.do/event/n7ukcp1b/embed/polls/e96f8488-1a52-48c5-8651-1e8a55b8f462   On this episode we are joined by Yoons Lee from the University of Texas at Austin and Akashdeep Randhawa from Rutgers University. Pop Social, founded by Yoons Lee from the University of Texas at Austin, is the easiest way to hang out and makes friends on campus  Smart MS3, founded by Akashdeep Randhawa from Rutgers University, is bringing adherence to rehabilitation. Meet our guest judge, Greg. Greg is a two-time entrepreneur. He was previously a cofounder of a venture-backed crypto startup based in Singapore that raised millions. As a technical co-founder, he led a team of 8 software engineers and data scientists to build products for the crypto ecosystem. Currently, he is a co-founder of a stealth startup. Outside of work, Greg believes in contributing to the ecosystem. He was the teaching assistant and thereafter head teaching assistant for Stanford's premier entrepreneurship class, ENGR 145 (Technology Entrepreneurship), where several well-known startups in the bay area were first incubated. Most recently, he was a guest judge for the class, where he evaluated pitches and advised various teams.   You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

How did 3 college students end up creating the Doordash food delivery empire? If you're wondering how, then you'll want to stick around with this Imagine Talks Podcast and listen to this encore of Stanley Tang, who was interviewed at the Imagine Talks annual symposium. Stanley Tang is a Hong Kong billionaire tech entrepreneur. He is best known as the co-founder and Chief Product Officer at DoorDash. DoorDash had its IPO in December 2020 making Tang's net worth an estimated $2.2 billion as of December 2020. Now here's Stanley Tang with The Road to IPO Stanley Tang— a Hong Kong billionaire tech entrepreneur and known as the co-founder and chief product officer at DoorDash, an online food ordering, and food delivery platform based in San Francisco. Stanley Tang has a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Stanford University. The IPO of DoorDash in December 2020 made Tang's net worth an estimated $2.2 billion as of December 2020.

This episode features Rory with special guest Guy Pearson, the founder, and CEO of Practice Ignition, a technology company focusing on assisting accounting and bookkeeping firms by offering online proposals, automated billing, and other useful managerial tools. Practice Ignition works with over 5000 firms globally, with offices in Australia, New Zealand, UK, the US, and Canada. He touches on the differences in technology and how the US is few years behind their Australian and New Zealand counterparts, from real-time bank data feeds to their online filing system with AGI, which they've had since the '90s. Guy talks about how technology enables firms to segment information to better understand their client base. Though robots are far from having qualitative conversations and identifying exactly what clients need, automated platforms such as Practice Ignition have allowed accounting firms to boost revenue and client satisfaction because of their bundled services. In this episode, Guy also lays out the foundation of what he looks for when deciding whether or not to invest in a company as an angel investor, emphasizing the importance of finding founders who have felt the pain of what they're trying to solve. What makes an Uber driver more appealing to people than their accountant? Find out in Guy and Rory's insightful discussion this episode. You can't miss it!

Luca Rossettini is CEO and co-founder of D-Orbit, Expert at the Space Advisory Group of the European Commission, Board member of AIPAS, and corresponding member of IAA. He's an aerospace engineer with a Ph.D. in advanced space propulsion, masters in strategic leadership towards sustainability and a Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship. “it's definitely having a vision, making a plan and be ready to change the plan but make sure that whatever you do follow a very simple algorithm that we use basically every day for every decision. So, when you have to take a decision ask yourself is this decision going in the right direction? Yes or no? If it is no, you just discard it. Is it an open platform? So even if you are not really getting to your final destination is it helping you to move forward later on or is it a dead-end? And the third is the most important… Can I get a benefit in the short-term? That could be an economic benefit or any other sort of benefit but show be a benefit in the short-term otherwise it means that it's not the right moment to take that action. And the last aspect I already mentioned before… Do not give up.”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-lLu

This episode, Phil interviews David Epstein of Epstein Advisors professor at Stanford University. Dave boasts many titles, from advisor, investor, entrepreneur, engineer, teacher, and coach. He shares with us the complicated processes involved in getting industry-disrupting technologies off the ground, what the solar PV industry is lacking today, and what it was like working as an engineer in the early stages of CPU development. You can read more about Dave's advising company, Epstein Advisors, on their website.

We have founder and CEO of Tragic Media, Rich Rudzinski stopping by for a fascinating discussion on technology, entrepreneurship, and building a company from the ground up. Rich caught the entrepreneurial itch as a little boy. Infatuated with computers from the time he first locked eyes on the sweet 486 Windows machine his uncle got his family in the early 90s, Rich broke, fixed, and gamed on that computer until he saved enough to build his own machine from scratch. In today's episode, you'll hear: Rich’s origin story The machine that led to Rich’s love for technology A brief discussion on tattoos and video games Life and work during the pandemic Networking and building relationships during this weird period of time Growing his company How to approach clients and customers without overwhelming them with your services How to have clients long term One important technological key businesses should have And much more Connect with Rich: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tragicrich/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tragic.rich LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tragic-rich Website: https://tragic.media Connect with Julian: Book a complimentary executive health optimization strategy session — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes

Luca Rossettini is the CEO and founder of Italy-based D-Orbit, the global market leader in the space logistics and transportation services industry with a track record of space-proven technologies, successful missions, and customer outcomes. The company is committed to helping companies profitably and sustainably maximize the opportunities to do business in space today and into the future. Having developed proprietary space logistics technology and transportation solutions, they are accelerating the growth and development of a trillion-dollar space economy, including human expansion into space. With an incremental strategic approach to the space marketplace, D-Orbit is delivering successful customer outcomes today while developing advanced products and services for the needs of tomorrow. In today's episode, I learn how D-Orbit has successfully flown 44 payloads into space. We discuss how just as companies on Earth depend on logistics providers, the future of space (including satellites, human expansion, etc.) will also require logistics companies. D-Orbit is the first company to address these needs. This could include satellite life extension, active debris removal, interplanetary logistics, and more. About Luca Rossettini Luca Rossettini is CEO and founder of D-Orbit, Expert at the Space Advisory Group of the European Commission, Board member of AIPAS (space SME industrial association), Board member of Confindustria Florence, and corresponding member of International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). He is an aerospace engineer with a Ph.D. in advanced space propulsion, awarded with honors by Politecnico di Milano. He holds a Master in Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability and a Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship from Santa Clara University, California.

__Follow Me Online Here:YouTube: http://youtube.com/danielpuderInstagram: http://instagram.com/danielpuderFacebook: http://facebook.com/danielpuderSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/daniepuderWebsite: http://danielpuder.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/danielpuderOfficial Website: http://danielpuder.com—Daniel is an advocate for education as a daily learner, while his vision is to create inspired, passionate, loving youth who are committed to lead significant and purpose driven lives! He is an author, professional speaker, and professional athlete, all of which play a key role in his unique approach to working alongside youth, parents, educators, community members and business leaders in order to provide long term and sustainable results within our schools and businesses in our communities. He travels around the world leading school assemblies, workshops, training seminars and keynote speaking presentations that focus on providing people with the tools and resources needed to be effective mentors. Daniel’s focus and love is being the Founder & CEO of his 501(c)3 Non-Profit that he founded in 2010, My Life My Power World Inc. (MLMP), which provides an evidence-based curriculum and training program to PreKindergarten to 12th grade Schools and Universities who have a desire to impact and transform their student’s lives through mentoring. Over the last few years he has also expanded his expertise into the for-profit world and has now founded 3 more companies. He is currently serving as the CEO of Transformational Technologies®, GPS For® LLC, and Co-Founder/Partner of My Life My Brand LLC. While Daniel’s background is that of a professional athlete (Undefeated Mixed Martial Arts Fighter and Champion of WWE’s Tough Enough Competition), he goes on to tell his story of overcoming challenges and adversity when he was younger. While growing up, he was bullied and harassed almost daily by his peers because he was overweight and labeled with learning disabilities. Over a decade later, and after much success, he decided to use his celebrity title in a way that could truly make a difference for children and teenagers who themselves are facing challenges - not just bullying. Thus, My Life My Power began and since then, Daniel has made it his life’s mission to be build the next generation of mentors that can impact millions of our youth! ACCOMPLISHMENTS Because of Daniel’s dedication to youth, he has received numerous awards such as Humanitarian of the Year Award for the Golden Badge Foundation, Honorary Service Award from the California Parent Teacher Association, sworn into the United States Marine Corp League in 2015, sworn in as a Kentucky Colonel in 2016, and Humanitarian of the Year Award.

Joyce and Raissa began their entrepreneurial journey with few industry connections, after doing a Master’s at UCL in Technology Entrepreneurship, where they won an award that gave their new business a funding grant. By connecting with around 500 potential investors via LinkedIn, they managed to bring on five individual investors for their first round.They’ve now completed three funding rounds totalling £4.5m, including the most recent, from their “dream investors”, global drinks giant, Heineken. Joyce and Raissa believe that you should get on with potential investors on a personal level before agreeing to accept their money and that it’s key to share the same vision. Being co-founders helped them through the lows, by having someone they could always be 100% honest with.In this episode you’ll discover…Why you should get on with potential investors on a personal levelHow you can stick by your valuationWhy you shouldn’t hold back from sharing company financials openly

Diana is Head of Marketing at Rainmaking, a global innovation firm using the power of entrepreneurship to build and transform business with the world's leading corporations and startups. In her role, she oversees the company's branding and digital marketing activities across ten countries. Previously she led the global marketing of Startupbootcamp, one of the world's largest network of accelerators investing in technology startups. In 2016 she founded Local Spoon, an innovative solution to food waste offering delicious surplus food from restaurants, cafes, and food markets to enjoy at half the regular price. She ran partnerships with brands such as the Taste of London and won the Lloyd's Banking People's Choice Award pitching in front of innovators such as Tata, PayPal, and many other ventures. She holds a BA in Marketing Communications from UoW and a Master's Degree in Technology Entrepreneurship from UCL. What you'll hear about in this episode: Differences in marketing between East and West of Europe. Marketing tactics for early stage companies to generate traction. What is Venture Development? How Venture Development works? About corporate innovation budget dynamics. Enjoy the talk and remember to subscribe to the podcast.

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Matt Clifford is the CEO and co-founder of the world's leading talent investor, Entrepreneur First, which helps people launch a tech startup from scratch. In this episode we discuss: - The current state of talent allocation including whether there are too many entrepreneurs - What's causing the slowdown in innovation in the West and how to halt it - The tough problem of organising genius and successful attempts to do it We also talk about the role of government vs business in solving big problems and how the startup ecosystem has been affected by COVID-19.

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney. On this week's episode I speak to Professor Yong Zhao from the School of Education at the University of Kansas. Among the topics we discuss on the episode are the following: We currently have the opportunity to reimagine education without schools: Do we have to do these subjects? Do we have to teach this much? A good time to teach global understanding, empathy and competency Innovation in education The importance of having an entrepreneurial mindset The Digital Pencil Alternative ways of organising the education of young people Difficulty of finding like-minded people in a small school Globalisation as the “death of physical distance” Globalisation is localisation of global forces Implications of globalisation for teachers Why everyone should have a local identity and affirm the identities of others Your uniqueness can only become valuable when it’s valuable to others Why schools encourage people to be independent and selfish rather than interdependent Schools as a place to bring about a better society Students as job creators versus job hunters Enhancing entrepreneurship in students Unintended consequences of education policies PISA test scores and the illusions of excellence, science, progress. His experience of being educated in China The impact of technology on education To compete with a machine, a person must avoid becoming one! Be unique and great in your own way; understand yourself, your talents and virtues. "Creative" means identifying problems worth solving Empty creativity versus good creativity – the need to have a domain to excel in What schools should be for: a place to equalise community resources David Berliner and Bruce J. Biddle The Manufactured Crisis. David Berliner as a former guest on the podcast Diane Ravitch’s blog: https://dianeravitch.net/ If we want a better life in the future, we need to help our children create a better life for us

Deepshikha, SpeakIn's Founder speaks to Shri. Saurabh Srivastava who is one of India's leading entrepreneurs, investors and institution builders. He has worked extensively in the US, UK, Singapore and India. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has presented him an award for contribution to the Indian IT Industry and the President of India has awarded him the Padma Shri. He co-founded and Chaired key institutions of modern India focussed on IT and entrepreneurship: NASSCOM, Indian Venture Capital Association; TiE; Indian Angel Network, world's largest angel investor group with over 100 portfolio companies, 470 investor members globally. His public service commitments: National Innovation Council, PM's Empowered Committee on Excellence in Public Administration, SEBI Committee on VC/PE Funds, Indian Government's Fund of Funds' Investment Committee, Bombay Stock Exchange Hi-Tech Advisory Panel, Railway Expert Committee, Incubation and Technology Entrepreneurship and many more. After a successful stint in the US and India with IBM and Unisys, he turned to entrepreneurship and founded several successful IT companies, one ranked amongst the top 20 Indian software companies. He created India's first and highly successful private sector VC Fund, which created IndiaBulls and Avendus. He's invested in 100 plus start-ups and mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs. He is a co-founder of Ashoka University, served on the Advisory Board of Imperial College Business School, London and was adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at IIT Mumbai. He has a Masters from Harvard University, a B Tech from IIT Kanpur. Awards include “Distinguished Alumnus Award” from IIT, the DataQuest Lifetime Achievement Award for IT, Patrick J McGovern Lifetime Achievement Award for Entrepreneurship and an Honorary Doctorate in Technology from the University of Wolverhampton, UK

Dan is a lifelong, reflective learner and strategic thinker with an ongoing track record of innovative, adaptive leadership in education and business management. Dan is skilled in student development, educational leadership, instructional design and marketing strategy. Dan's favourite focus is helping students to solve real-word enduring problems for which they have great passion, while creating value for others. This is Dan's sixteenth year as a Business/Marketing Educator, his fifth at Apex Friendship High School. In addition, Dan helps mentor MBA teams as an executive in residence for the Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (TEC) program, “a unique interdisciplinary program that provides students the knowledge, skills and tools needed for bringing technology innovations to market.” Together with NC State Poole College of Management and Kenan Institute, Dan has founded and is facilitating the Applied Synergies Partnership ( http://www.Appliedsynergypartnership.weebly.com) , a community-based, student-centered experiential entrepreneurship education program that prepares young people in an authentic, hands-on learning environment while intentionally developing Dr. Tony Wagner's 7 Survival Skills. Reach out to Dan on Twitter @Mind_on_ASaPor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-jackson-mind-on-asap/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/asapnc/

In this unique episode of SHIPS, we sit down with David Klein, CEO and Founder of America Offline. This episode is a duel episode, which has also been released on the America Offline podcast. David and I share a great conversation in the episode. We talk about the immense value present in developing interpersonal skills in the digital age. We also discuss how teenagers are having a difficult time navigating their social world and how offline experiences provide the opportunity to change that. We chat about how crucially important it is today to create platforms that improve technology that allows us to regain our agency. You can check out the great work David is doing with America Offline at https://americaoffline.info/ or email him directly at david@americaoffline.info. David Klein is an entrepreneur, coach and mentor who works with youth and young adults to inspire them to be the best versions of themselves. After spending over a decade as Founder and Executive Director of his successful brand, Legends Baseball, David knows that combining strong relationships with positive, holistic programming is the key to cultivating a growth mindset and ultimately unlocking potential. David has created innovative holistic programming for kids and young adults at every level, from 6 year olds to professional athletes. Since the summer of 2018 David has been hosting digital mindfulness focus groups, workshops and community events to raise awareness about the harms of digital overuse and to learn how to positively change tech usage habits for people of all ages. David holds a Communications degree from UC Santa Barbara with a double minor in Exercise and Sports Studies, and Technology Entrepreneurship. Please visit patmcandrew.com to learn more about the host and producer of the SHIPS Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support

Rowan University's Mike Dominik discuss his experiential approach to teaching technology entrepreneurship. From 3D-printed snow plows to autonomous vehicles, Dominik's students tackle serious problems with serious solutions. Learn more by listening to this episode of the USASBE Teaching Tuesdays Podcast.

Join in for a conversation with Drew Green, CEO of Indochino. Indochino is a Vancouver based bespoke suit company and it's actually where yours truly got his first bespoke suit as well! But enough about me. So how does one become the CEO of a fast-growing suit company? Well, Drew started his journey as a kinesiology student with a love for basketball. He immediately took an entrepreneurial path to starting a personal training business which he later sold to travel the world and enter into the world of technology companies. A material influence to Drew's unique career journey has been Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist, a fiction book like no other. I personally love this book as well and we go through the various elements of the book that influenced Drew on his journey and his current philosophies on business and life. Though this was a short interview we try to traverse through the very windy journey Drew went through from his athletic years to technology, his current focus with Indochino and more.

This is the second instalment of a 2-part conversation with Africlick founder Dayo Akinrinade, which was taped at the fringes of the London stop of Afrobytes' 2018/19 International Event Series. Africlick is a new dating and networking app that aims to connect people of African and Caribbean heritage through their culture, and in this episode, Dayo sketches the magnitude of the business opportunity she is looking to convert and unpacks her company’s growth focus. Dayo holds a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from the University of Manchester and a Masters in Technology Entrepreneurship from University College London, and has spent over ten years working in IT Management Consulting— delivering analytics and financial transformation programmes at Accenture and Deloitte. While embedded at those firms, she designed solutions and led global teams at the likes of the London Stock Exchange, Lloyds Banking Group and the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria. Dayo formerly served as a Director at YSYS Consultancy Ltd, where she worked with Capital Enterprise and the JP Morgan Chase Foundation on the OneTech programme, which aims to raise a total of £15.1 million of investment for diverse, female founders. While inhabiting that role, she also delivered "diversity in technology advisory" to Space Camp, Startupbootcamp and Techstars. Currently, alongside running Africlick, Dayo advises two African fintech startups, Akkiba and DTL Cafe. Image credit: Justin Follis

Dayo Akinrinade is the Founder of Africlick, "a new dating/networking app for professionals and creatives of African and Caribbean heritage". Dayo holds a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from the University of Manchester and a Masters in Technology Entrepreneurship from University College London and has spent over ten years working in IT Management Consulting— delivering analytics and financial transformation programmes at Accenture and Deloitte. While embedded at those firms, she designed solutions and led global teams at the likes of the London Stock Exchange, Lloyds Banking Group and the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria. Dayo formerly served as a Director at YSYS Consultancy Ltd, where she worked with Capital Enterprise and the JP Morgan Chase Foundation on the OneTech programme, which aims to raise a total of £15.1 million of investment for diverse, female founders. While inhabiting that role, she also delivered "diversity in technology advisory" to Space Camp, Startupbootcamp and Techstars. Currently, alongside running Africlick, Dayo advises two African fintech startups, Akkiba and DTL Cafe. This podcast is the first of a two-part London Village Diaries-themed conversation, which was taped at the fringes of the London stop of Afrobytes' 2018/19 International Event Series. Listen in to hear Andile Masuku catch up with Dayo to gauge the temperature of London's growing community of African Diasporan tech innovators and to learn how Africlick is using unique user profile data to help people connect on the basis of shared culture. Image credit: Supplied

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Gordon Smith, dean of the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, once said: “I want BYU to be known as, if not the most innovative law school in the country, then one of the most innovative law schools in the country.” Since becoming dean in 2016, Smith has worked tirelessly to make that happen, launching the nationally recognized LawX legal design lab, developing courses to teach non-traditional skills such as leadership, storytelling, and business ethics, launching clinical programs around unique skills such as entrepreneurship and conflict resolution; and spearheading development of the Law and Corpus Linguistics project. On this episode of LawNext, Smith sits down in his Provo, Utah, office with host Bob Ambrogi for a conversation about what it means for a law school to innovate and why it matters to the students, the school and the community at large. Smith also talks about BYU Law’s initiatives to expand its influence on a global sphere. Smith has taught at six law schools in the U.S., as well as law programs in Australia, China, England, Finland, France, Germany, and Hong Kong. Earlier in his career, he was associate director of the Initiative for Studies in Technology Entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin, where he launched the annual Law & Entrepreneurship Retreat. More recently, he co-founded the Law & Entrepreneurship Association, a scholarly society that encourages the study of law and entrepreneurship. He is also one of the founding faculty members of the Crocker Innovation Fellowship at BYU. In 2004, Smith co-founded (with Christine Hurt, also of BYU Law School) The Conglomerate Blog, a popular law professor blog focusing on business law. NEW: We are now Patreon! Subscribe to our page to be able to access show transcripts, or to submit a question for our guests. Comment on this show: Record a voice comment on your mobile phone and send it to info@lawnext.com.

Ep. #18: Over the past few years we’ve seen a growing trend of designer founded startups. There are a few really notable designer-founded startups like — Airbnb, Kickstarter and Lynda.com have paved the way… and in general startups are realize the value of user-centered design as a competitive differentiator, so there’s definitely more value placed on design and user experience. But the designer as founder is still not the norm for startups. This week I’m talking with designer-founder Will Sykora of Covailnt, to find out more about the benefits and challenges he's faced as a designer in the startup world. ​Will Sykora is a Product and UX Designer, and startup founder. When not focused on Covailnt, he works with companies to craft, validate, and focus their product experiences on their customers. Over the years, he's experienced the success that comes from putting people first, staying grounded in empathy, and delivering on customer needs to build great businesses. Will is well versed in LEAN, Design Thinking and the various flavors of Agile. He's a Certified Scrum Master and Scrum Product Owner, and holds a Masters in Technology Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland.Check out Covailnt-- where freelancers go to find freelancers.Covailnt: https://covailnt.com/freelance_directory/will/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willsykora/Website: http://www.willsykora.comConnect with us!Website: uxcake.coFacebookTwitterInstagramPodcast music by hip-hop band Eaters (song Cruziero, album Simian Samba) Hear their music on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we’re highlighting yet another innovative, new legal startup that’s paving the way for a smart and more flexible future. On this episode of Beyond Billables, we talk with Connor James and Anne Wardell – the brain trust of new law firm, Compliance Quarter. Connor is a solicitor with extensive in-house legal and management experience. He’s the principal of Compliance Quarter (and Law Quarter), and is managing director of Permitz Group. Anne is also a solicitor at Law Quarter and regulatory specialist at Compliance Quarter, as well as being a teaching adjunct and casual academic at UTS Law Faculty. Between the two of them, there’s an incredible amount of legal expertise, life experience and business acumen to be learned from. Our conversation traced both of their paths to Compliance Quarter, dug into their respective philosophies on legal practice, got their takes on where the industry is headed and detailed what makes Compliance Quarter different.   Listen to the full episode to hear all of the above, plus… The tangible value of technical skills for lawyers How Compliance Quarter is aiming to reduce client costs How to use technology in a professional services environment Anne’s advice for those at a career crossroads Why telling people directly what you think is a good and a bad thing The danger in not thinking clearly about your motivation for a law degree The pros and pros of distributed teams What James looks for in prospective employees Where the legal industry is going in the future How Google home has been trained to answer basic legal questions   Links: Connor – LinkedIn Anne – LinkedIn Anne – Twitter Compliance Quarter Faculty of Law – UTS

In this episode I talk to Jason Best, one of a handful of people who co-authored the JOBS Act and helped legalize equity and debt based crowdfunding in the USA. Jason has spoken at The White House, South by Southwest, TEDx, the World Bank’s Global Forum on Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship and the Angel Capital Association. We discuss how the biggest change to securities laws in over 78 years is already creating billions of dollars of new investments. Find out how crowdfunding and cryptocurrencies can work together. 0:46 - Introducing Jason, his career, and some background on his role in the JOBS Act. 2:37 - Defining crowdfunding from Jason’s perspective. 4:32 - Differentiating between the types of crowdfunding and how the idea came about for Jason. 5:54 - Getting started and working against a framework that has been in place for decades.   9:29 - How the execution of the JOBS act has developed since it was signed in 2012. 12:02 - Projections for crowdfunding moving forward and the demand Jason has seen from investors. 14:14 - How the SEC has worked through this process with caution with regard to aspects like accredited investors. 15:54 - Details on Title II, III, and IV “flavors” of crowdfunding. 18:31 - Where Jason is focusing with his global advisory practice. 19:41 - Misunderstandings about that a startup really is and expanding the geography of tech centers in the world. 23:34 - Recapping the different portals of crowdfunding and the Fintech industry that’s grown up within that; comparing the regulations on typical stock exchanges with the framework being built for crowdfunding. 25:36 - Important data that Jason has seen emerge. 28:51 - Comparing crowdfunding with the emergence of ICOs. 31:23 - The role of decentralizing the capital raising process and blockchain technology. 33:02 - Using ICOs within the crowdfunding framework. 35:38 - Where Jason sees crowdfunding progressing over the next 5 years. 37:56 - How branding may play into the future of crowdfunding, even for larger companies. 40:02 - The scope of the potential in the Fintech industry and comparing it to the emergence of online stock trades. 42:35 - Speculating on the role of decentralized investing moving forward. 46:52 - Opening the crowdfunding landscape up to a global audience; the rapid-fire questionnaire.  Resources and Links Mentioned: JOBS Act Jason’s TEDx talk Crowdfund Investing For Dummies by Sherwood Neiss, Jason Best, and Zak Cassady-Dorion  SeedInvest Indiegogo Kickstarter Trade Associations ICOs Regulation A+ Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council      

Have you been doing sales wrong all along? Why basing sales on data and not just intuition is important? What are the challenges when working with different countries? How to get your sales team work as one unit? Dimitar Stanimiroff talks to the host Shira Abel about pushing sales teams into using a new methodology in this week’s episode of SaaS Insider. About Dimitar Stanimiroff • Dimitar is the founder and CEO of Heresy - a workflow and analytics platform that helps salespeople make data-driven decisions and allows sales teams to always stay in sync. • Before launching Heresy, Dimitar served as the MD EMEA at Stack Overflow. He was the first European employee of the company and launched Stack Overflow Careers (now Talent) in Europe, scaling the team from 0 to 75+ people across UK, Germany and France. • Dimitar also launched and served as MD for Insights - Stack Overflow's Talent Mapping, Analytics & Business Intelligence unit. Prior to joining SO, he co-founded OVIA (now WePow). Dimitar holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and a master's degree in Technology Entrepreneurship from University College London. Key Takeaways: • Commission should be there not to motivate salespeople to do the right thing, but as something that doesn't prevent them from it. • If you want your sales team to believe in a new methodology, show them results. • Allowing a sales team to work on one common goal with little supervision from a sales manager can change the way they think and bring you more profit. Please rate this podcast. About Shira Abel Shira Abel is the CEO and Lead Strategist at Hunter & Bard (http://www.hunterandbard.com), a PR, marketing and design agency. Clients include: Folloze, Totango, Cyara, Sarine Technologies, Pushbullet, AXA Tech, CloudEndure, Pitango VC, Allianz, and more. Creator and host of the SaaS Insider podcast. Mentor at 500 Startups. Former professor of Marketing for Startups at Tel Aviv-Jaffa Academic College. MBA from Kellogg School of Management. Loves family time, cooking, and traveling. Hates writing about herself in the third person. She lives with her husband, teen and tween sons and a very large Great Pyrenees. If you would like to be interviewed on SaaS Insider - please contact Shira at the URL above. The SaaS Insider podcast is brought to you by Hunter & Bard, an agency specializing in PR, design, branding, and marketing strategy – helping SaaS companies develop mindshare. It’s also a member of the C-Suite Radio Network. Check out Hunter & Bard today at http://hunterandbard.com Tags and Keywords: sales, teamwork, saas Facebook Status: Dimitar Stanimiroff and @shiraabel discuss agile sales model, how to motivate your sales team, and challenges when working with different countries in this week’s episode of #SaaS Insider. Twitter Status: @stanimiroff and @shiraabel discuss helping sales people make data-driven decisions in this week’s episode of #SaaSInsider.

Startup Grind Columbus hosts monthly startup events to teach, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs, and meet new hires and investors in Columbus or our 200 other startup communities around the world. In this episode we feature Erica Waite. Erica is CEO of Ikove Venture Partners, a technology-focused venture development firm in Columbus, OH. Erica oversees the convergence of pipeline, fundraising, operations, strategy, and business development efforts for Ikove and many of its affiliate companies. She works closely with technical teams, investors, advisors, and industry contacts to create successful startups. Erica previously served as the Director of Market Intelligence and Commercialization Strategy Services for the Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (TEC) Institute. She has worked on the funding, development, and commercialization of early stage technologies for over ten years. Erica holds a Master of Science degree in Pathology from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from The Ohio State University. She also has an MBA from OSU’s Fisher College of Business with a specialization in Entrepreneurship and New Business Ventures. This is the audio recording from the live event on 1/9/2017. http://ikovecapital.com www.startupgrind.com/columbus www.awh.net www.rev1ventures.com

Andy Rachleff, president and CEO of Wealthfront. He served as a member of the board of trustees and vice chairman of the Endowment Investment Committee for the University of Pennsylvania and as a member of the faculty for Stanford Graduate School of Business where he teaches course on Technology Entrepreneurship. Prior to Wealthfront, Andy co-founded and was general partner of Benchmark Capital, where he was responsible for investing number of successful companies. He has also spent 10 years as a general partner for Merrill, Pickard, Anderson & Eyre - MPAE. Andy earned his S from University of Pennsylvania and his MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. Famous Five: Favorite Book? – The Innovator’s Dilemma What CEO do you follow? –  N/A Favorite online tool? — N/A Do you get 8 hours of sleep?— No If you could let your 20-year old self, know one thing, what would it be? – “Associating myself with great people”   Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:41 – Nathan introduces Andy to the show 03:03 – Andy is retired for his Venture Capital business so he wants to give back 04:07 – David Swensen has been an investor on Andy’s 2 venture capital firms 04:37 – The way Wealthfront generates investment mix is the same method David Swensen uses 05:09 - Wealthfront manages a diversified of portfolio of low-cost index funds in behalf of their client 05:20 – Minimum is $ 500 to open an account 05:55 – “If you like Vanguard, you’re going to love Wealthfront” 06:00 – Wealthfront can minimize taxes using a software that Vanguard can’t do 07:59 – Software works 24/7 so you can monitor your losses daily 08:36 – Wealthfront has been managing around $ 4.4B assets 08:53 – Wealthfront’s asset management worth is much smaller than Vanguard 09:25 – “With every new technology that succeeds, it gets adopted at a faster rate” 09:47 – Automated Investment Services has been adapted at a faster rate than ETF 10:09 – Automated Investment Services are actually managing more assets than ETF 10:21 – Volume of individual metrics 10:54 – Wealthfront manages the first $ 10,000 for free and charges a quarter of a percent on a amount managed excessing $ 10,000 11:10 – Sample model is Dropbox 12:00 – “It is more of the client’s satisfaction of our service” 12:25 – Percentage of sent invites by users 13:01 – The number of people actually invested in Wealthfront 13:51 – Average MRR 14:04 – Overtime, Wealthfront will introduce new services 14:51 – Wealthfront is a hybrid of old model and also new channels in the software 15:28 – “We want to build services that benefit our clients 16:03 – Wealthfront  was launched in Dec 2011 16:12 – Team size is about 140 16:15 – Total capital raised is $ 130M 17:15 – “I’m willing to sacrifice some growth for a far more sustainable model” 17:55 – Connect with Andy through his email and Twitter 16:10 – The Famous Five   3 Key Points: With every new technology that succeeds, it gets adopted at a faster rate. Sacrifice some growth for a far more sustainable model. Associate yourself with great people.   Resources Mentioned: Acuity Scheduling – Nathan uses Acuity to schedule his podcast interviews and appointments Drip – Nathan uses Drip’s email automation platform and visual campaign builder to build his sales funnel Toptal – Nathan found his development team using Toptal for his new business Send Later. He was able to keep 100% equity and didn’t have to hire a co-founder due to the quality of Toptal Host Gator – The site Nathan uses to buy his domain names and hosting for the cheapest price possible Audible – Nathan uses Audible when he’s driving from Austin to San Antonio (1.5-hour drive) to listen to audio books The Top Inbox  – The site Nathan uses to schedule emails to be sent later, set reminders in inbox, track opens and follow-up with email sequences Andy@Wealthfront.com – Andy’s email address @Arachleff – Andy’s Twitter handle Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

This week, we have two beautiful Dutch twins on the show to discuss equality, women in business, dating the same guy and how they built a global drinks franchise. Joyce and Raissa de Haas, identical twins separated by 11 minutes at birth, are young entrepreneurs fearlessly engaged in corporate battle with the likes of Schweppes and Fentimans. They’ve launched a line of drink mixers under the “Double Dutch” brand and their product range has recently been picked up by Richard Branson for distribution in the US market. Joyce, the older CEO, explains that a university talent for making cocktails in their dorm kitchen was the initial inspiration. After college, both girls came to London to study at UCL, achieving Master’s Degrees in Finance and Technology Entrepreneurship. Describing the origins of Double Dutch’s latest flavor - pomegranate and basil - Joyce explains, “Well, in my dissertation…” It’s the first time I’ve heard a beverage recipe come out of an academic inquiry! In this wide-ranging discussion, we talk about flavor engineering, kissing the same guy, Dutch attitudes towards women in the workplace, and the criminal potential of running a lucrative business with your identical twin. This is a light-hearted episode you don’t want to miss!

This edition of the Tech Life features guests Daniel Drolet and Jeremy Berman, Directors of the Charleston, SC Chapter of Startup Grind; an organization that is playing a key role in cultivating startup communities in 150 cities across 65 countries worldwide.  Startup Grind’s mission is to educate, inspire and connect entrepreneurs and Startup Grind events provide an opportunity to not only learn about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur but also to get actively involved in the local startup community. The Tech Life with host Rich Conte brings you an insider's view of life in today's fastest growing technology markets.  We will be bringing you guests spanning a wide range of industry roles and locations and they’ll be sharing the perspective and experiences that matter to you. Whether you're interested in starting a career in technology or already in the industry and considering a change, you won’t want to miss it.

Stanford University professor, Tom Byers, discusses ten enduring success factors of high-technology entrepreneurship, including planning, teamwork, venture financing, leadership, cash flow, market positioning, partnerships, and identifying business opportunities.