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Patrick Maloney is the Co-founder and CEO at CIV, and this episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the UCLA Anderson School of Management as part of LA Climate Week.Patrick's firm, CIV, is a new venture capital investment firm based in Venice, California, that backs and builds companies at the nexus of industry and technology. Patrick has had a long, successful career in clean tech. Before CIV, he founded and led Inspire, a clean energy technology company acquired by Shell in 2021. And for his work at Inspire, he was named Ernst & Young's 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year Award winner for Clean Tech and Renewables. Before Inspire, Patrick co-founded Independence Energy and was on the founding team of Energy Plus, both of which were acquired by NRG. Patrick is also co-founder of The Nuclear Company, in which we are proud investors via our venture funds at MCJ.In this episode, we cover: [1:39] How the LA wildfires shaped Patrick's outlook[4:12] Why energy ties into philosophy, economics, and politics[7:01] Patrick's early steps as an energy entrepreneur[10:05] The founding story behind Inspire[10:59] Lessons for CEOs and startup founders[14:59] Why Patrick sold Inspire to Shell[17:39] Entering venture capital and what came next[20:32] What CIV is and how it got started[22:30] CIV's first fund and core motivation[27:12] How The Nuclear Company came to be[31:31] CIV's approach to measuring impact[32:53] Patrick's take on “climate tech” today[35:17] Navigating today's tariff and policy shifts[36:26] What CIV looks for in investments[39:12] The future of energy and who will lead itEpisode recorded on April 8, 2025 (Published on April 24, 2025) Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

LIVE from Transform 2025! Kyle Forrest is the Future of HR Leader at Deloitte Consulting, responsible for identifying emerging trends and developing research-backed insights that shape the evolving HR landscape. He advises organizations on the human-related aspects of major business events, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business transformations. In addition to his client work, Kyle leads Deloitte's Next Generation CHRO Academy, helping aspiring HR leaders build critical skills and peer networks. He holds an M.B.A. from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a dual B.A. from Rice University. We dig into: - The current state of TA & HR Tech from his POV - How can companies adopt skills-based hiring and workforce development to close the experience-gap and build a stronger talent pipeline - Why redefining the manager's role is key to employee development and business growth - How companies can rethink tech investments to enhance the employee experience in the AI era - Process for his new role and more! Connect with Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleforrest/ To dive deeper into these insights and explore the key trends shaping the future of work, visit Deloitte.com to read Deloitte's 2025 Human Capital Trends report. Live from Transform 2025, we're bringing you an exclusive podcast series packed with insights from some of the brightest minds in hiring, talent strategy, and workforce transformation! In this series, we've got incredible guests from Okta, Tubi, Edelman, Greenhouse, Findem, and more, sharing how top organizations are rethinking hiring, culture, and talent acquisition in today's fast-changing world. Greenhouse combines a structured, data-driven hiring approach with AI-embedded workflows that empower recruiters to focus on strategic, high-impact work. From sourcing top talent to personalizing the candidate experience, Greenhouse streamlines and optimizes the entire hiring process. This ensures that every hire is the right hire—eliminating bias, creating fairness, and helping teams make smarter, faster decisions. Over 7,500 companies, including HubSpot, Duolingo, and J.D. Power, trust Greenhouse to build better teams and turn talent into a strategic advantage. Want to learn how today's top companies are winning the talent game? Tune in now and visit Greenhouse.com to transform the way you hire. Thanks for listening. Please follow us on Instagram @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. Visit www.thePOZcast.com for all episodes.

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!Devin: What is your superpower?Emily: Informed decision-makingCities across the world are grappling with rising temperatures, making outdoor spaces increasingly unlivable. The urban heat island effect exacerbates the problem, and traditional cooling solutions often come with high energy costs or water consumption. ThermoShade, founded by Emily Dinino, offers an innovative alternative—a cooling technology that provides relief without requiring electricity or water.ThermoShade's high-tech shade panels use passive radiative cooling, leveraging phase change materials to absorb heat during the hottest parts of the day and recharge overnight. “We saw a gap in the market,” Emily explained. “Shade alone is not cutting it. People and animals need a solution that provides real relief, and we're delivering just that.” These advanced panels can make shaded areas feel up to 20 degrees cooler than traditional awnings.Emily developed ThermoShade while earning her MBA at UCLA. Inspired by firsthand experiences of extreme heat in Los Angeles, she and her team conducted over 100 interviews with scientists, engineers, and potential customers to refine the concept. “We realized that most existing solutions required electricity or water—resources that aren't always available or sustainable,” Emily said. “By applying phase change materials in a new way, we created a cooling solution that's both effective and accessible.”Beyond urban environments, ThermoShade is exploring applications in agriculture, particularly for dairy farms where heat stress impacts cattle productivity. The company is currently conducting a pilot study with Fresno State to analyze how the technology can improve livestock health and efficiency.ThermoShade is currently raising capital through a regulated investment crowdfunding campaign on MicroVentures. “We believe crowdfunding makes sense for us because people understand the challenges of extreme heat,” Emily said. “It's an opportunity to engage the public in a solution they can benefit from directly.”With climate change making extreme heat an increasingly urgent issue, innovative and sustainable solutions like ThermoShade are more critical than ever. By leveraging advanced materials and smart design, Emily and her team are helping cities, communities, and industries adapt to a warming world without exacerbating the problem.tl;dr:ThermoShade's innovative panels use phase change materials to provide passive cooling, reducing heat by up to 20 degrees.Emily Dinino developed ThermoShade during her MBA at UCLA, conducting extensive research to refine the technology.The company is raising funds on MicroVentures to scale its impact and expand into new markets.A pilot study with Fresno State aims to assess the effectiveness of ThermoShade in agriculture, particularly for dairy cattle.Emily's superpower is informed decision-making—she synthesizes data, perspectives, and insights to drive innovation and solve complex challenges.How to Develop Informed Decision-Making As a SuperpowerEmily Dinino's superpower is informed decision-making—the ability to synthesize data, perspectives, and insights to confidently determine the best course of action.“Being a founder means navigating an overwhelming amount of input—from investors, customers, and advisors. I take in all that information, challenge assumptions, and make informed decisions that align with our mission,” Emily explained.One defining moment of this ability occurred in her role as a finance manager at an ed-tech nonprofit. Tasked with developing a 10-year strategic plan, Emily had to balance competing priorities from the board, funders, co-founders, and department heads. By distilling complex financial and operational data into a cohesive model, she secured buy-in from all stakeholders, ensuring the plan's success.For those looking to develop this superpower, Emily offers the following insights:Actively listen to diverse perspectives. Understand not just what people are saying, but why they believe in their approach.Challenge assumptions. Question conventional wisdom to uncover the best path forward.Use data to validate decisions. Gather and analyze information before committing to a course of action.Stay confident in your expertise. Recognize that while advice is valuable, you know your business best.Surround yourself with trusted mentors. Seek guidance from experienced individuals who can help refine your thinking.By following Emily's example and advice, you can make informed decision-making a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileEmily Dinino (she/her):Founder and CEO, ThermoShadeAbout ThermoShade: ThermoShade's mission is to make cities and communities more resilient to climate change by providing a cooling alternative that is clean, effective, and affordable. ThermoShade is a high-tech passive cooling shade panel that can be affixed to any outdoor structure, creating a shady space that feels up to 20°F cooler than under a basic awning. Implementing ThermoShade will help avoid electricity related GHG emissions, improve grid resilience and affordability, deliver energy savings to customers, and improve public health and safety outcomes.Website: getthermoshade.comOther URL: https://invest.microventures.com/offerings/thermoshade?referral_code=ThermoShadeSuperpowersForGoodBiographical Information: Emily Dinino is the Founder & CEO of ThermoShade. She spent two years studying the problem of extreme heat as her master's thesis and is passionate about finding solutions to protect people and animals impacted by heat stress. Emily has extensive experience in finance and entrepreneurship across investment banking, venture capital, and nonprofit finance. She has been an investor in mission-driven technology and consumer companies from Pre-Seed to Series C and is intimately familiar with the challenges early-stage companies face. Emily holds a BA from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/emilydinino and linkedin.com/company/thermoshadeInstagram Handle: @getthermoshade, @emilydininoSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, Pivotal Health, SuperCrowdLA and Crowdfunding Made Simple. 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Gene Massey, Chairman/CEO of MediaShares, will lead a session on "Secrets For Creating Great Content To Attract Investors." He'll share expert insights on crafting compelling content that engages and converts potential investors. Whether you're launching a crowdfunding campaign or looking to enhance your storytelling strategy, this session is a must-attend! Don't miss it!SuperCrowdLA: we're going to be live in Santa Monica, California, May 1-3. Plan to join us for a major, in-person event focused on scaling impact. Sponsored by Digital Niche Agency, ProActive Real Estate and others. This will be a can't-miss event. Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!  SuperCrowd25, August 21st and 22nd: This two-day virtual event is an annual tradition but with big upgrades for 2025! We'll be streaming live across the web and on TV via e360tv. 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Donald signs an unconstitutional executive order to shut down the Department of Education. We take a deep dive into the future of the Donald Trump economy with forecasts from Mark Zandi and the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Plus, autocracies never have healthy economies. Donald's tax plan steals from the poor and gives to the rich. A pile of bad news for Elon Musk. Tesla's stock continues to collapse as all Cybertrucks are recalled. Heroes of Democracy in Republican town halls. A federal judge blocks Donald's ban on transgender servicemembers. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Marina Rocks, The Metal Byrds, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, Laura and Kevin sit down with Ricoh Danielson, a U.S. Army combat veteran turned digital forensics expert and entrepreneur. Ricoh shares his journey from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan to founding Fortitude Tech LLC and 1st Responder, organizations dedicated to cybersecurity and digital forensics. His military experiences instilled in him a mission-driven approach, shaping his ability to respond to cyber threats with precision and discipline. Ricoh discusses the current cybersecurity landscape, highlighting the rise of cyber threats from groups in Romania, Estonia, Ukraine, and Russia. While global adversaries like North Korea and China remain a concern, he emphasizes the evolving dangers posed by independent cybercriminals and organized crime, including Mexican cartels running multi-million dollar scam call centers. He stresses that while governments have defenses in place, individuals and businesses must take ownership of their cybersecurity.A prolific author, Ricoh has written nine books, including Battlefield Parenthood and The Rise of the Vetrepreneur, which explore the resilience of veterans in business and life. Unlike traditional technical field journals, his cybersecurity books take a coffee-table book approach, making the topic more accessible. Ricoh provides practical advice for businesses on building strong cyber defenses and navigating digital threats. He also touches on the impact of shifting political landscapes on cybersecurity and why he encourages professionals to acquire skills that allow them to operate beyond government influence. Ricoh teases future projects, including a potential movie with Laura as his star, and calls on listeners to support veteran entrepreneurship, cybersecurity awareness, and his mission of empowering businesses and individuals against digital threats. This is a must listen!Ricoh Danielson is a U.S. Army combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan and a leading figure in digital forensics and cybersecurity. Founder of Fortitude Tech LLC, Ricoh turned his passion for incident response and digital forensics into a nationally recognized powerhouse while attending law school. His expertise spans high-profile cell phone forensic investigations, big data analytics, and cybersecurity innovation. He also leads 1st Responder, supporting businesses of all sizes in navigating and mitigating cyber incidents.A graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Colorado Tech University, and UCLA Anderson School of Management, Ricoh combines military-honed leadership with technical acumen. He is the author of Battlefield Parenthood and The Rise of the Vetrepreneur, which spotlight the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of veterans.

About Ana Hory Ana is an executive in Consumer Product Goods, in private and Fortune 500 global businesses in Tech, Toys, Juvenile, Food and Health and Wellness. She's known for scaling businesses in new markets, for advising companies on strategy and innovation, for her pragmatic approach to crisis and for building strong cultures and teams.  As a transformative leader at Belkin, she led her division in four continents, with a team of 40. As CEO of Element of Choice, her entrepreneurial acumen was instrumental in scaling the business from inception to a robust enterprise with double-digit growth, navigating the complexities of a highly regulated industry with finesse. Ana's recent venture into launching b.box in the USA exemplifies her agility and forward-thinking approach, achieving a 3.5-fold increase in Amazon business and significant supply chain enhancements. Currently, Ana leverages her extensive experience as Board Co-Chair of the Membership Committee for Women Execs on Boards, as an Executive Advisor for Eleven Canterbury and as an Operator at Halogen Ventures.  Ana is an Accredited Board Director from UCLA Anderson School of Business and holds an MBA from the same institution, along with certifications in Women on Boards Corporate Governance from Harvard, AI Essentials from Stanford, AI & ML: Leading Business Growth at MIT and ESG from Competent Boards. Her global perspective is augmented by dual citizenship in the USA and EU, fluency in English and Portuguese, and proficiency in Spanish.   Episode Notes   06:07 Lesson 1: Harness the power of social connections 07:39 Lesson 2: Cultivate Long-Term Vision for Sustainable Success 09:36 Lesson 3: Be an executive that thrives in complexity 12:11 Lesson 4: Inductive reasoning is a powerful problem-solving tool  13:39 Lesson 5: Sequential reasoning is a valuable skill  17:37 Affiliate Break 18:30 Lesson 6: Channeling your Passion into Purposeful Innovation 20:20 Lesson 7: Unlocking the meaning of Numbers via Numerical reasoning is key 23:21 Lesson 8: Be an Empowering Challenger, one who Drives Success Through Assertive Leadership  24:28 Lesson 9: Be an Authentic leader 27:31 Lesson 10: Know your legacy  

Clarify your purpose — and stop wasting time.The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on who we are and who we want to be. As we set resolutions and prepare for evolutions, this special four-part series on communication, happiness, and well-being explores practical ways to enhance our lives through better communication, deeper connections, and more meaningful choices.As Cassie Holmes knows, how we spend our time has a big impact on our happiness and well-being. For her, that means focusing on the things not just immediately in front of us, but those that most closely align with our purpose."When I say purpose, what I mean is what really drives you," explains Holmes, a professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management and author of Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most. Living a happier and more fulfilled life, she says, rests on using purpose to drive our decisions. “Once you clarify for yourself: what is your purpose? What is your why? Then you can use that as a filter [for] where you should be spending your time.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Holmes and host Matt Abrahams explore practical strategies for being more purposeful with our time. From email management to relationship building, Holmes shares research-backed approaches for achieving greater happiness through intentional choices.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/ThinkFast and get ten percent off your first month.Episode Reference Links:Cassie HolmesCassie's Book: Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (03:31) - Defining Purpose (05:54) - Time Management Strategies (08:26) - Time Tracking for Insight (12:49) - Consolidating Tasks (14:41) - Presence and Happiness (16:44) - The Final Three Questions (21:17) - Conclusion ********Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium.Take advantage of our Sponsor offer from BetterHelp

 Join the next FREE 14 Day Manifestation Challenge starting Feb 7th ! http://jjflizanes.com/14day   R Blank is an entrepreneur, technologist & author. He is the CEO of Shield Your Body, where it is our mission to make technology safer for you to use and enjoy. R also hosts "The Healthier Tech Podcast" covering issues to help people have a healthier, more balanced relationship with technology, and, along with his father, Dr. Martin Blank, he co-authored "Overpowered" (from Seven Stories Press) about the health effects of EMF radiation. This follows a 20-year career in software development for bluechip firms including Apple, NBC, Disney, Microsoft, the NFL, IKEA and Mattel. R also co-founded Wildform where he co-created the first video encoder for Flash (sold to Google). He has served on the affiliate faculty at the University of California, Santa Cruz in the Digital Arts and New Media (DANM) program, and previously on the faculty of the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering. Additionally, R has authored numerous articles, videos, courses and books in technology and software development. R has an MBA in Entrepreneurship from UCLA Anderson School of Management and an undergraduate degree from Columbia University.   http://shieldyourbody.com   Use code JJ10 for 10% OFF sitewide   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. Learn more http://jjflizanes.com

 Join the next FREE 14 Day Manifestation Challenge starting Feb 7th ! http://jjflizanes.com/14day   R Blank is an entrepreneur, technologist & author. He is the CEO of Shield Your Body, where it is our mission to make technology safer for you to use and enjoy. R also hosts "The Healthier Tech Podcast" covering issues to help people have a healthier, more balanced relationship with technology, and, along with his father, Dr. Martin Blank, he co-authored "Overpowered" (from Seven Stories Press) about the health effects of EMF radiation. This follows a 20-year career in software development for bluechip firms including Apple, NBC, Disney, Microsoft, the NFL, IKEA and Mattel. R also co-founded Wildform where he co-created the first video encoder for Flash (sold to Google). He has served on the affiliate faculty at the University of California, Santa Cruz in the Digital Arts and New Media (DANM) program, and previously on the faculty of the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering. Additionally, R has authored numerous articles, videos, courses and books in technology and software development. R has an MBA in Entrepreneurship from UCLA Anderson School of Management and an undergraduate degree from Columbia University.   http://shieldyourbody.com   Use code JJ10 for 10% OFF sitewide   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. Learn more http://jjflizanes.com

Join the next FREE 14 Day Manifestation Challenge starting Feb 7th ! http://jjflizanes.com/14day   R Blank is an entrepreneur, technologist & author. He is the CEO of Shield Your Body, where it is our mission to make technology safer for you to use and enjoy. R also hosts "The Healthier Tech Podcast" covering issues to help people have a healthier, more balanced relationship with technology, and, along with his father, Dr. Martin Blank, he co-authored "Overpowered" (from Seven Stories Press) about the health effects of EMF radiation. This follows a 20-year career in software development for bluechip firms including Apple, NBC, Disney, Microsoft, the NFL, IKEA and Mattel. R also co-founded Wildform where he co-created the first video encoder for Flash (sold to Google). He has served on the affiliate faculty at the University of California, Santa Cruz in the Digital Arts and New Media (DANM) program, and previously on the faculty of the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering. Additionally, R has authored numerous articles, videos, courses and books in technology and software development. R has an MBA in Entrepreneurship from UCLA Anderson School of Management and an undergraduate degree from Columbia University.   http://shieldyourbody.com   Use code JJ10 for 10% OFF sitewide   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. Learn more http://jjflizanes.com  

Join the next FREE 14 Day Manifestation Challenge starting Feb 7th ! http://jjflizanes.com/14day   R Blank is an entrepreneur, technologist & author. He is the CEO of Shield Your Body, where it is our mission to make technology safer for you to use and enjoy. R also hosts "The Healthier Tech Podcast" covering issues to help people have a healthier, more balanced relationship with technology, and, along with his father, Dr. Martin Blank, he co-authored "Overpowered" (from Seven Stories Press) about the health effects of EMF radiation. This follows a 20-year career in software development for bluechip firms including Apple, NBC, Disney, Microsoft, the NFL, IKEA and Mattel. R also co-founded Wildform where he co-created the first video encoder for Flash (sold to Google). He has served on the affiliate faculty at the University of California, Santa Cruz in the Digital Arts and New Media (DANM) program, and previously on the faculty of the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering. Additionally, R has authored numerous articles, videos, courses and books in technology and software development. R has an MBA in Entrepreneurship from UCLA Anderson School of Management and an undergraduate degree from Columbia University.   http://shieldyourbody.com   Use code JJ10 for 10% OFF sitewide   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. Learn more http://jjflizanes.com  

 Join the next FREE 14 Day Manifestation Challenge starting Feb 7th ! http://jjflizanes.com/14day   R Blank is an entrepreneur, technologist & author. He is the CEO of Shield Your Body, where it is our mission to make technology safer for you to use and enjoy. R also hosts "The Healthier Tech Podcast" covering issues to help people have a healthier, more balanced relationship with technology, and, along with his father, Dr. Martin Blank, he co-authored "Overpowered" (from Seven Stories Press) about the health effects of EMF radiation. This follows a 20-year career in software development for bluechip firms including Apple, NBC, Disney, Microsoft, the NFL, IKEA and Mattel. R also co-founded Wildform where he co-created the first video encoder for Flash (sold to Google). He has served on the affiliate faculty at the University of California, Santa Cruz in the Digital Arts and New Media (DANM) program, and previously on the faculty of the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering. Additionally, R has authored numerous articles, videos, courses and books in technology and software development. R has an MBA in Entrepreneurship from UCLA Anderson School of Management and an undergraduate degree from Columbia University.   http://shieldyourbody.com   Use code JJ10 for 10% OFF sitewide   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. Learn more http://jjflizanes.com

Rob Luna is a top-ranked wealth strategist, Fox Business contributor, best-selling author, and successful entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in wealth management. After earning dual MBA's from UCLA Anderson School of Management and the National University of Singapore, Luna went on to manage money for high-net-worth individuals and consult for companies like Amazon, Google, and Facebook. Luna is currently focused on empowering people through entrepreneurship and financial literacy as CEO of Luna Venture Partners, home of the Rob Luna Wealth Academy, The Lunatick Investor, and Bulletproof Live. Luna's latest book "Close Your Wealth Gap" aims to help individuals build, grow, protect, and enjoy their wealth. He regularly appears on major networks to discuss stock market investing, interest rates, inflation, and economic trends. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://helixsleep.com/srs https://amac.us/srs https://PrepareWithShawn.com https://blackbuffalo.com https://betterhelp.com/srs https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Call 866-781-8900 for details about credit costs and terms. Rob Luna Links: Website - https://robluna.com Book - https://www.closeyourwealthgap.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelunarob Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelunarob X - https://x.com/TheLunaRob LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robluna Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brett Gordon sits down with JP Dube and Günter Hitsch from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and Peter Rossi from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. They discuss their influential paper, “Do Switching Costs Make Markets Less Competitive?” Since the 1960s, marketing and economics scholars have studied switching costs, with theoretical literature largely suggesting that these costs lead to higher prices among competing firms. However, when these three researchers conducted an empirical analysis, they found surprising results that challenged the prevailing wisdom. Join them as they share how their project evolved over time, including their measured response to critical feedback and how they expanded their initial scope of inquiry.

With an illustrious career spanning over 15 years, Vladimer Botsvadze stands as a luminary in the dynamic realm of digital transformation and marketing. Regarded as one of the foremost influencers, keynote speakers, professors, futurists, thought leaders, Fortune 500 consultants, startup advisors, and C-suite mentors worldwide, he has left an indelible mark on the technology industry. Vladimer's journey to the summit of the industry is underscored by numerous accolades and recognitions, solidifying his position as a thought leader. Recognized as the №1 Global Marketing Thought Leader by Thinkers360, he has consistently demonstrated an unparalleled understanding of the evolving landscape. Google ranked him as the №1 Digital Marketing Keynote Speaker, and the Push to Be More podcast described him as ”a celebrated icon.” His extensive international experience has been showcased through speaking engagements at prestigious events such as the Global Marketing Summit where he is listed alongside Professor Philip Kotler. Vladimer serves as an Advisory Board Member at the United States Artificial Intelligence Institute. Featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Wired, and Yahoo Finance, Vladimer's insights have earned him a place among the industry's brightest minds. His expertise extends to judging panels at renowned awards like the Gartner Marketing and Communications Awards and the Webby Awards. Vladimer's commitment to nurturing talent is evident in his roles as a Start-up Mentor at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, a Mentor at UCL Enterprise & Innovation, and a Judge at the Techstars Founder Catalyst. His influence extends globally, with roles as a Startup Mentor at Abu Dhabi SME Hub and Take Off Istanbul, a Mentor at Plug and Play Tech Center EMEA, and a Career Mentor at the University of Westminster. As a member of the CMO Council, Vladimer continues to shape the future of marketing and leadership. His impact is further underscored by his recognition as one of the Top 5 Successful Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2022 by The Enterprise World Magazine and as a Transformative Leader of the Year by Exeleon Magazine in the US. Notably, Vladimer has been featured in esteemed online events and podcasts, including interviews by David Meltzer's Office Hour and Claire Bahn's Powerful Personal Brand podcast. His prominence in the industry is evident through his inclusion in various lists, such as the Top 10 Global Generative AI Thought Leaders by Thinkers360 and the Top 100 Global Retail Influencers by RETHINK Retail. Vladimer's influence extends to social media, boasting a substantial following of over 130,000 individuals. His average audience satisfaction rating of 98% attests to the impactful nature of his talks. With a plethora of game-changing strategies, he provides matchless opportunities to global clients, ensuring their navigation of the ever-changing modern business world with a competitive advantage that guarantees long-term success and sustainability. In every presentation, Vladimer Botsvadze captures the attention of his audience, leaving them inspired and armed with practical strategies to enhance their results. He firmly believes that staying attuned to technological developments is the cornerstone for brands to remain competitive, a philosophy that has propelled him to the summit of the digital transformation and marketing landscape. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Vladimer Botsvadze: Website: www.vladimerbotsvadze.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/vladobotsvadze Instagram: www.instagram.com/vladimerbotsvadze LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vladimerbotsvadze Facebook: www.facebook.com/vladimerbotsvadze  *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

How do you choose the right job offer? Let's ask Lindsay Barnett, who has dedicated her career to transforming workplace cultures, leaders, teams, and individuals over the last 15 years. Lindsay earned her undergraduate Anthropology degree from the University of California, Berkeley and her Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Organization Behavior from The UCLA Anderson School. She holds multiple certifications in coaching tool and is an experienced facilitator with DiSC, Insights, MBTI/Myers-Briggs, Gallup Strengths Finder and 5 Behaviors of a Team (Lencioni). Lindsay also was a Professor of Organizational Culture and Employee Outcomes at USC, Bovard College. In episode 516 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why she chose UC Berkeley for her undergraduate experience, what was special about Alpha Chi Omega that made her want to join, how college students can choose the right job offer, why you don't have to be the first one in the office and the last one to leave to get ahead, how to network without the ick, how to leverage your fraternity or sorority strengths in the workplace, how to plug into service opportunities in the workplace after college, and how to find your voice at work. Enjoy!

Are you clear on what you want from selling your business? Is your business set up for a successful exit?In this episode of 7-8 Figure Special Series  I interviewed Trever Acers. Trever F. Acers is a Managing Director at Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation. He draws on his 20+ years of investment banking, acquisition, and strategy experience advising middle market companies on transaction execution and strategy.Prior to founding Objective, Trever served as a Director at TGG Capital, where he led the firm's financial and strategy consulting operations. Previously, he was Director of The Oxford Investment Group's Western U.S. private equity activities and Managing Partner at Passage Venture Capital Partners. Earlier in his career, he managed the post-acquisition integration and continuing operations of three entities with total annual revenues of $29 million for EMC Corporation, and led business performance improvement engagements for KPMG Consulting.Trever has a MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management with a finance concentration and a bachelor's degree with high honors in business administration from the University of San Diego. He holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licenses and is a Registered Representative of BA Securities LLC, Member FINRA SIPC. Are you ready for the challenges of selling your business? Check this out!Show Links:Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation Website: https://www.objectiveibv.com/Trever Acers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/treveracers/Book a call with Michelle: https://go.appointmentcore.com/book/IcFD4cGJoin our Facebook group for business owners to get help or help other business owners! The Business Ownership Group - Secrets to Scaling: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessownershipsecretstoscalingLooking to scale your business? Get free gifts here to help you on your way: https://www.awarenessstrategies.com/

In this episode, we talk with Thuy-Anh Nguyen, founder and President of ECG Marketing, about her inspiring journey from being a shy Asian girl growing up in suburban Boston to building a career that many dream of. She shares her experiences transitioning from a small East Coast town to Paris, and eventually settling in L.A., offering insights into how she embraced otherism and turned it into her superpower and achieved success along the way. ------ Thuy-Anh Nguyen's Bio Thuy-Anh is Founder & President of ECG Marketing, a brand marketing consultancy that focuses on authentic story-telling and engaging targeted audiences. A seasoned marketing executive leading brands including Rolex, J Brand Jeans, Hennessy, and Louis XIII, this marketing expert has worked at the intersection of entertainment, culture, and brands for over 15 years.  Thuy-Anh has held senior roles at LVMH and Remy Cointreau, and was pivotal to helping grow the Hennessy cognac and Remy Martin brands. She brokered the first ever spirits and NFLPA partnership for Super Bowl 50, and most recently developed the FYC campaign for award-winning documentary “Let Me Be Me,” landing an Emmy nomination. She is a respected thought leader and a Google “Luxury Insider.” And recently received the UCLA “Bruin 100” Award as one of the top 100 alumni entrepreneurs from UCLA Anderson School of Business. An advocate for AAPI representation and giving back to her community, she is a member of Asian American Collective, Gold House, Femme it Forward, and board member for API Sports & Entertainment.  Thuy-Anh is committed to mentorship and helping young men and women of color navigate their careers.  Culture, community, and connection lie at the heart of all she does. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asiansinadvertising/support

One of the largest investor-owned utilities in the country is preparing for an 80% increase in electricity demand by 2045. In this episode of Grid Talk, host Marty Rosenberg interviews Steve Powell who is the president and CEO of Southern California Edison.With a customer base of 15 million people across a 50,000 square mile service area, Southern California Edison is changing the way it prepares for the increased demand.“Our engineers that are frankly used to dealing with relatively small changes on the grid and small amounts of load growth and really focus on just making sure that the infrastructure stays reliable are now having to think very differently about how we plan for customer load growth and load growth is showing up really quickly,” said Powell.Meeting the demand for carbon free electricity means more generation from wind and solar and other sources like nuclear and geothermal. It also means more transmission to get electricity to customers.“You look at the California Independent System Operator's 20-year outlook and they're talking about 50 plus billion dollars of new transmission that needs to get built. We're going to need to build transmission miles at four times the pace that we've seen historically.”Powell admits 20 years is short timeframe, and the industry needs to move faster. “About 20% of the energy that customers use is electricity. By the time you get to 2045, I would expect 50 to 60% of it to be electricity based. So, customers are going to be two to three times more dependent on electricity than they are today. That means our level of service has to be better. Reliability is going to have to be better.”Steven Powell is president and chief executive officer of Southern California Edison. Powell has held a variety of positions of progressing responsibility since joining the company in 2000, including executive vice president, Operations and senior vice president of Strategy, Planning, and Operational Performance.  He has a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles and received his MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management. He has also held leadership positions in resource planning and strategy, gas and power procurement, and SCE's plug-in electric vehicle readiness efforts.

iPhone users have likely noticed that some texts show up in blue and some show up in green. What's the difference? This episode begins by explaining why that happens and what it means. https://www.rd.com/article/why-are-my-texts-green/ Have you heard the expression “time poverty”? It's when you have too much to do and never enough time to do it. Why live in time poverty when you can live in “time affluence”. Cassie Holmes is here to tell you how. She is a professor of marketing and behavioral decision making at UCLA Anderson School of Management and author of the book Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most (https://amzn.to/3QOReSV). Listen as she explains how to get the important things done and still have time for fun and pleasure. Is salt really all that bad for you? Do vegetarians actually live longer? Are sugar substitutes better than plain sugar? These are just some of the questions I explore with my guest Tim Spector. He is a professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College London and the author of four books, including, Spoon-Fed: Why Almost Everything We've Been Told About Food Is Wrong (https://amzn.to/3xQ77lB).Tim is on the advisory board of Zoe.com, a company that does research and offers personal nutrition (https://www.joinzoe.com) A lot of people wear the same shoes every day. There is a problem with that. Listen as I explain why the experts say you might want to think about rotating your shoes. Your feet will appreciate it. https://blog.schulershoes.com/can-i-wear-the-same-shoes-every-day/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! INDEED:  Get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to get your jobs more visibility at https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING  Support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast.  Indeed.com/SOMETHING.  Terms and conditions apply. SHOPIFY:  Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at https://Shopify.com/sysk . Go to SHOPIFY.com/sysk to grow your business – no matter what stage you're in! DELL:  Dell Technologies and Intel are creating technology that loves ideas, expanding your business and evolving your passions! We push what technology can do, so great ideas can happen. Bring your ideas to life at https://Dell.com MINT MOBILE: Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month at https://MintMobile.com/something! $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.).  New customers on first 3 month plan only. Additional taxes, fees, & restrictions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Enna chats with Dr. Hal Hershfield, Professor of Marketing, Behavioral Decision Making, and Psychology at UCLA Anderson School of Management. In 2017, Hal was recognized as a 40 under 40 best business school professor. This year, he was voted as faculty of the year by MBA students at UCLA. Hal studies how thinking about time transforms the emotions and alters the judgments and decisions people make. His research concentrates on the psychology of long-term decision making and how time affects people's lives — specifically at a moment when Americans are living longer and saving less.Hal earned his PhD at Stanford Psychology under the mentorship of Dr. Laura Carstensen, who is Enna's PhD advisor currently. In this episode, Hal shares his journey in psychology, talks about his research on time and decision making as well as his recent book, Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today, an insightful and entertaining guide to grow into our ideal selves. Please join our substack (https://stanfordpsypod.substack.com/) to stay connected with our community of listeners from all over the world! If you found this episode interesting, please consider leaving us a good rating. It just takes a minute but will allow us to reach more listeners to share our love for psychology. Hal's website: https://www.halhershfield.com/ Hal's book: https://www.halhershfield.com/yourfutureself Hal's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hal-hershfield/Hal's Twitter: @HalHershfieldEnna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ennayuxuanchen/ Enna's Twitter: @EnnaYuxuanChenPodcast Contact: stanfordpsychpodcast@gmail.com Podcast Twitter: @StanfordPsyPod

Alex Lawrence, Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at UCLA Anderson School of Management, describes the program's offerings. Students are offered a customizable curriculum with a wide range of elective courses and specializations. The program also includes a capstone project and focuses on developing leadership skills. The summer quarter provides students with foundational elements and an opportunity to get acclimated to the program. The program also offers a business creation program for students with an entrepreneurial mindset and an applied management research project for students to work on real business challenges. Alex discusses the flexible testing policy and shares who should take the test. Alex also highlights the program's values and how applicants can demonstrate them in resumes, letters of recommendation, and interviews. Relevant Links:Anderson Full-time MBA How an MBA from Anderson Helped this Career SwitcherB-School for Good: Pursuing Social Impact Through UCLA Anderson's Fully Employed MBAUCLA Anderson School of Management MBA Program Now STEM-Certified | AcceptedRelevant Admissions Straight Talk Episodes:How To Get into UVA Darden's MBA Program How to Get Accepted to Cornell Johnson MBA How to Respond to the New Harvard MBA Essay QuestionsAce the New Michigan Ross MBA Essay Questions How to get Accepted at Michigan RossFollow UsYouTubeFacebookLinkedInContact Uswww.accepted.comsupport@accepted.com+1 (310) 815-9553

Mr. Acers, recognized as a "CEO Visionary" by LA Times B2B Publishing, draws on his 20+ years of experience in investment banking, acquisition, and strategy experience advising middle market companies on transaction execution and strategy. Prior to founding Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation, he served as a Director at TGG Capital, leading the firm's financial and strategy consulting operations. He was also Director of The Oxford Investment Group's Western U.S. private equity activities and Managing Partner at Passage Venture Capital Partners. He holds an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licenses, and is a Registered Representative of BA Securities LLC, Member FINRA SIPC.Additional Links:https://www.objectiveibv.com/resources/team/trever-acers/https://www.linkedin.com/in/treveracers/https://youtu.be/NH7BKWHGTuQ?si=UId0AHKFai5v1_FKSend us a Text Message.Next Steps Share your thoughts with a review - https://www.thedealscout.com/reviews/ Let's connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ Subscribe and Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBQN_Y3nhDGClfMxCSBDjOg

In this episode we talk about how to build your personal brand in an AI world with Vladimer Botsvadze. Ranked as the No.1 Global Marketing, Social Media, and Retail Thought Leader by Thinkers360 with 130,000 followers across his social media channels, his contributions to marketing have had a global impact, making him one of the most influential keynote speakers, advisory board members, start-up advisors, and thought leaders in the industry. Vladimer has been described as ''a pioneer across the globe'' by Exeleon Magazine. He is an Executive Judge at the Gartner Marketing and Communication Awards. Vladimer serves on the Advisory Council of the Harvard Business Review and the Advisory Board of the United Artificial Intelligence Institute. His expertise is trusted by the American Marketing Association. Vladimer has been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, Irish Tech News, and World Biz Magazine. Moreover, he mentors start-ups at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, UCL Innovation and Enterprise, Abu Dhabi SME Hub, and Plug and Play Tech Center EMEA. He is a member of the CMO Council and mentors students at the University of Westminster. He sets the highest standards for marketing and delivers extraordinary results. With a reputation for driving transformational change and traveling the world delivering keynote speeches, Vladimer has spoken at the Global Marketing Summit and the Asia Retail Summit. 

What if the innovation you believe in is just an illusion? Elliott Parker joins Kevin to discuss the reasons why companies often struggle with innovation, highlighting the "capitalist dilemma" where we prioritize short-term financial capital. Elliott compares modern corporations to wildfire management in the Western United States, to explain how optimizing for short-term efficiency can build up "innovation debt". He shares how to balance efficiency with the need for innovation, both in business and personal contexts. Listen For 00:08 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:33 Elliott Parker's Journey and Background 05:55 Learning from Arthur Andersen's Collapse 08:16 Gerald Shur and the Witness Protection Program 09:03 The Capitalist Dilemma: Optimizing for Short-term Metrics 11:08 The Importance of Resilience Over Efficiency 12:01 Story of Hafthor Bjornsson and Learning Through Stress 15:13 Practical Solutions for Balancing Efficiency and Innovation 18:56 The Importance of Contrarian Views in Business 19:12 Avoiding Extremes: Bleeding from the Eyeballs vs. Complete Chaos 22:08 Learning vs. Execution Problems in Organizations 24:06 Elliott Parker's Optimism About the Future 26:13 Importance of Learning from Diverse Fields 28:08 Controlled Burns: Managing Innovation Debt 34:27 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Meet Elliott Elliott's Story: Elliott Parker is the author of The Illusion of Innovation: Escape “Efficiency” and Unleash Radical Progress. He is the founder and CEO of High Alpha Innovation, a venture builder that partners with corporations, universities, and entrepreneurs to co-create startups that solve compelling problems. He built his career in strategy consulting at Innosight, the firm founded by Clayton Christensen, in corporate venturing, and as an entrepreneur bringing new ideas to market. To date, he has launched over 40 venture-backed startups. Originally from California, Elliott currently resides with his family in Indiana. He earned a B.S. in Finance from BYU and an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Book Recommendations The Illusion of Innovation: Escape "Efficiency" and Unleash Radical Progress by Elliott Parker  Napoleon's Maxims of War by Napoleon Bonaparte (Author), George Charles D'Aguilar (translator)  Competing in the Age of AI: Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World by Marco Iansiti (Author), Karim R. Lakhani  Like this?

Meet Evan Quinn in Episode 32 of Alcohol Free Radio, the innovative mind behind Hiyo, the functional beverage that's setting new standards in the alcohol alternative market. From his early days dreaming of entrepreneurship to founding Hiyo at UCLA Anderson School of Management with his college best friend and a third visionary partner, Evan's journey is nothing short of inspiring. After personal experiences with the impacts of alcoholism, Evan and his team launched Hiyo in 2021, offering a tantalizing mix of fun, flavor, and social functionality for the sober-curious and beyond. In this episode, delve into the creation process of Hiyo, understand the challenges of introducing a new category in the beverage industry, and get a glimpse of how Hiyo is fueling a global movement towards healthier, more inclusive social experiences. Whether you're looking to moderate your alcohol intake or simply searching for a more enriching drink choice, this conversation will enlighten and inspire you to think differently about what's in your glass. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterrhodes/support

In this episode, we sit down with Professor Valentin Haddad to unpack the intricacies of market elasticity, passive investing, and the dynamic nature of financial markets. Valentin is an Associate Professor of Finance at UCLA Anderson School of Management and a research fellow for the National Bureau of Economic Research's Asset Pricing Program. His research focuses on how financial institutions trade, and manage risk, and their impact on market prices and the broader economy. Notably, his work challenges traditional assumptions, such as the perceived safety of life insurance companies' investments in Treasuries. In our conversation, we delve into the impact of index funds on the market, stock market bubbles around the development of new technology, and the response of investment-grade corporate bonds to the COVID-19 crisis. Discover the definition of demand elasticity, strategic interaction, and how market elasticity has changed over time. Explore how he defines a market bubble, ways stock market bubbles are related to new technology, and how to measure the value of innovation. We also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on investment-grade corporate bonds, the Federal Reserve's response, the implications for bond safety, and much more. Tune in and join us as we uncover the mess of the market with Professor Valentin Haddad!   Key Points From This Episode:   (0:03:10) The impact of passive investing on financial markets, what investors' demand elasticity is, and the role of index funds. (0:06:07) Learn about strategic interactions, their influence on financial markets, and how they react to rising passive investing.  (0:10:10) Why active investors' options are limited in a passive investment landscape and how demand elasticities influence asset prices. (0:13:05) How individual investor elasticities are related to aggregate market elasticity and the ways investor elasticity has changed.  (0:20:54) Large and small stock elasticity trends, the implications of his research for asset prices, and the relationship between elasticity and information. (0:25:32) His opinion on a bubble in large stocks forming due to flows into index funds and how market bubbles drive innovation. (0:29:31) Potential measures to address the issues with index funds and how individual investors should be reacting to the situation.  (0:34:46) Unpack how he defines a market bubble, measuring the value of innovation, and their effect on the value of technology.  (0:42:29) What his research findings mean for innovation policy and what to consider before investing in innovative companies. (0:46:33) Insights from his paper examing the impact of COVID-19 on fixed-income and the different market reactions. (0:53:40) Explore the Fed's intervention during the pandemic, what effect it had, and the safety that bonds offer during a crisis.   Quotes:   “You choose how you trade based on how other people are trading. So, it's not really just what you like to do, but how you react to others in the market.” — Professor Valentin Haddad (0:06:40)   “If nobody's acquiring information, then markets are very inefficient. Then, you should step in, in a way. So, if everybody is becoming passive, there are more gains for being not passive.” — Professor Valentin Haddad (0:22:59)   “Speculation often comes with innovation.” — Professor Valentin Haddad (0:28:30)   “I think these concerns with passive investing are meaningful. I don't think it's quite yet the time for a very strong regulatory call. Regulators should keep track of this evolution.” — Professor Valentin Haddad (0:31:42)   “You can gain from bubbles, but at the end, the end of the bubble comes. The long-term gains of innovation are still there, but many people who partake in the bubble are going to suffer a lot.” — Professor Valentin Haddad (0:43:57)   Links From Today's Episode: Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://x.com/RationalRemind Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.caBenjamin Felix — https://www.pwlcapital.com/author/benjamin-felix/  Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://www.pwlcapital.com/profile/cameron-passmore/ Cameron on X — https://x.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/ Professor Valentin Haddad — https://sites.google.com/site/valentinhaddadresearch/ Professor Valentin Haddad on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-haddad-0056843/ Professor Valentin Haddad Email — valentin.haddad@anderson.ucla.edu UCLA Anderson School of Management — https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/ National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) — https://www.nber.org/ Episode 212: Prof. Ralph Koijen — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/212   Papers From Today's Episode:    ‘How Competitive is the Stock Market? Theory, Evidence from Portfolios, and Implications for the Rise of Passive Investing' — https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3821263 ‘Concentrated Ownership and Equilibrium Asset Prices' — https://www.stern.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/assets/documents/Princeton- Haddad - Concentrated ownership.pdf ‘Bubbles and the Value of Innovation' — https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tnvZ5L_zUcehn5hR720Nl1vtsTv4VgK0/view ‘When selling becomes viral: Disruptions in debt markets in the COVID-19 crisis and the Fed's response' — https://doi.org/10.1093/rfs/hhaa145 ‘How Speculation Affects the Market and Outcome-Based Values of Innovation' — https://ideas.repec.org/a/fip/fedreb/94686.html  

In this episode of Season of Stuck, host Deanna deBara chats with Hal Hershfield, a psychologist and professor of marketing and behavioral decision-making at UCLA Anderson School of Management, about the concept of future selves and their influence on how we make decisions in the present. During the episode, they discuss challenges like procrastination and why it can be so hard to prioritize the future self over the present moment. Hal also shares practical strategies, such as using commitment devices and visualizing the future self, to make decisions today that have a positive impact on both your immediate and distant future self. Deanna also reflects on the impact her future self has had on her decision-making and how her values—and how she makes decisions, present and future—have changed over time. Tune in now and start making decisions today that your future self will thank you for!Tune in to learn about:Future selves and their influence on present decision-makingWhat's going on with procrastinationImpact of different time frames on accessing the future selfHow to use commitment devices to guard against future behaviorBuilding a relationship with your future selfHow to connect with your future self—and getting unstuck in the processThoughts from the episode:“The difficulty arises when we prioritize the present day after day after day—in such a way that we keep telling ourselves that we want to do something for that future self, and then never really get there because we're constantly leaning into whatever we want to do right now.” –Hal HershfieldAbout Hal Hershfield: Hal Hershfield is a Professor of Marketing, Behavioral Decision Making, and Psychology at UCLA's Anderson School of Management and holds the UCLA Anderson Board of Advisors Term Chair in Management. He is the author of Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today.  Connect with Hal Hershfield:On the web:Hal's websiteHal's emailOn social media:X: @HalHershfieldYouTube: @haleh27Stay connected with Season of Stuck:Want more insights on how to make your journey from stuck to unstuck? Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts; you can catch new episodes every Tuesday.Want to make sure you never miss an episode? Visit seasonofstuck.com to get episodes delivered to your inbox. And for even more stuck-related content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @seasonofstuck****DISCLAIMER**** Season of Stuck is for general information only and should not be considered health, financial, or any other type of professional advice. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on Season of Stuck is not an endorsement. We do not verify the accuracy of the information that guests present. Adult language may be present. Our producer and host disclaim any liability arising out of your reliance on Season of Stuck. Please note that we may receive a commission should you choose to purchase any product or service using our website link to the products, services, and links featured on Season of Stuck and/or in related properties (including seasonofstuck.com and email communications).

In this episode, Rory welcomes Andrea Eisfeldt, economist, researcher, and finance professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management, to talk about intangible assets. Discover why intangible assets, such as software, R&D, and brand capital, are critical yet overlooked parts of valuing companies. Learn how Andrea's research led to the development of new ETFs that aim to better assess the true value of companies by incorporating intangible assets into the equation. Find out how the shift from tangible to intangible assets has transformed over the decades, and why intangible assets now make up a majority of companies assets in the S&P 500. Get insights on the role of generative AI in enhancing productivity and firm value. Learn about the importance of data and organizational capital in today's economy. Are you curious about how intangible assets can give companies a competitive edge? Do you want to know how generative AI is reshaping industries and occupations? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this Intangible Assets Revolution episode with Andrea Eisfeldt.

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In this episode, Rory speaks with Hal Hershfield, a professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management and the author of "Your Future Self". They explore the concept of 'Mental Time Traveling' and the science behind creating a vivid visual picture of our future selves to make better decisions today. Hal shares insights on 'Projection Bias' and the 'Extreme Discounting of Future Rewards', explaining how our current state can cloud our future decisions and how our preferences can drastically reverse when faced with immediate rewards. He also discusses the role of the temporal parietal junction in our brains, explaining its crucial role in fostering empathy and perspective-taking, which can help us better understand and empathize with our future selves. Additionally, Hal discusses the role of algorithms in predicting our preferences and the potential of commitment devices we can use as guardrails for our future behavior. Curious about why Hal used images of Matt Damon and Natalie Portman in his research on connecting with our future selves? Ever wondered what the real-life serial killer, who inspired the show 'Dexter', has to do with our future self-concept? Tune in to this episode with renowned research and UCLA Professor Hal Hershfield to find out more.

This session will focus on a frame-breaking alternative to the traditional goal-driven approach to purpose - regenerative purpose, and it's four main qualities - authenticity, attunement, responsiveness, receptivity . More information about Wendy May's work  - https://heywendymay.com/ and @heywendymay (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Medium) ----------------------------------------- Wendy May's background: Purpose coach, self-inquiry guide, writer and author of the paradigm-shifting book Regenerative Purpose. 17 years of coaching experience, and a lifelong devotion to the study of what it means to be a true human being. Bachelor's degree in biological anthropology from Harvard University and a graduate business degree (MBA) from UCLA Anderson School of Management. ----------------------------------------- Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC – https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/    

Join us for another episode where you'll gain tons of insights and business strategies to thrive in the freight market! Today, Lorena Camargo spills the secrets to her company's growth and success, long-term client relationships, personal networking, and sales tactics!   About Lorena Camargo Lorena Camargo has been living logistics from a young age, igniting her journey at 17 within the industry. Climbing the ranks, she ascended to the role of Vice President of Opera1ons at a prominent courier company. At 24, fueled by ambition and determination, Lorena ventured out on her own entrepreneurial path. Faced with skepticism from traditional lenders due to her age, Lorena tapped into her network, securing a $25,000 loan from a friend of a friend to found PearlTrans Logistics in Los Angeles. At PearlTrans, innovation, quality, and teamwork form the cornerstone of operations. The company specializes in tailored same-day delivery solutions, leveraging a blend of courier services, trucking, and airfreight to meet the unique requirements of diverse clients, ranging from healthcare facilities to military bases and movie studios. In 2020, Lorena was elected to the board of directors of the Customized Logistics & Delivery Association (CLDA), who advocates for the final mile sector of the supply chain. As the youngest woman and first Latina elected, she champions the interests of women-owned and minority owned businesses while advocating for inclusivity and diversity within the industry. Previously, Lorena served as an executive board member for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) in both Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. She is a graduate of the Executive Management Program at UCLA Anderson School of Management and has been recognized as one of Verizon's Women in Business. Recently, PearlTrans Logistics achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a coveted spot on Inc magazine's esteemed Inc 5000 list. This prestigious recogni1on celebrates the outstanding growth of private companies, with PearlTrans Logistics emerging as one of the fastest-growing entities in its industry.  

Welcome to an interview with the author of The Illusion of Innovation: Escape "Efficiency" and Unleash Radical Progress, Elliott Parker. The Illusion of Innovation tackles the problem with innovation inside big companies, having activities that feel like innovation but lead to value destruction, not progress. This book explains why meaningful innovation naturally emerges from deliberate inefficiency and how large corporations can harness the power of small teams—startups—to drive radical change through systematic experimentation.   Elliott Parker is the founder and CEO of High Alpha Innovation, a venture builder that partners with corporations, universities, and entrepreneurs to co-create startups that solve compelling problems. He built his career in strategy consulting at Innosight, the firm founded by Clayton Christensen, in corporate venturing, and as an entrepreneur bringing new ideas to market. To date, he has launched over 40 venture-backed startups. Originally from California, Elliott currently resides with his family in Indiana. He earned a B.S. in Finance from BYU and an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.   Get Elliott's new book here: https://rb.gy/hkcl2w The Illusion of Innovation: Escape "Efficiency" and Unleash Radical Progress   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Judy D. Olian, PhD, who became the 9th president of Quinnipiac University in 2018. Before joining Quinnipiac, she served as dean of UCLA Anderson School of Management and John E. Anderson Chair in Management for 12.5 years. Prior to that, she was dean and professor of management at the Smeal College of Business Administration at Pennsylvania State University, and professor and senior associate dean at the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.Born and raised in Australia, Dr. Olian is revered in the international academic community for her strategic and innovative leadership. In this episode, she talks about:• How she knew if a presidency was the right fit for her• Managing complex institutions• Change management• Why it's important to say "yes" to broadening campus-wide opportunities • Career advice for current and future deans Learn more about Judy OlianComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

Meet Jason Hsu, the Founder & CIO at Rayliant Global Advisors, as well as a distinguished professor at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Jason brings a wealth of knowledge in investment strategies and the philosophy of financial management.Jason delves into the contrasting mindsets of large institutional investors and individual investors, highlighting the critical importance of investing with purpose and intention. He advocates for a thoughtful approach to investing that prioritizes long-term financial freedom over merely chasing market benchmarks.Key Takeaways:Investing Philosophy: Jason shares his insights on the significance of aligning investment strategies with personal values and goals, rather than following the crowd.Risk Management and Diversification: Learn about the foundational principles of diversifying your portfolio to manage risk effectively and the pitfalls of home country bias.Active vs. Passive Management: Jason discusses the ongoing debate between active and passive management styles, exploring which might be more effective depending on market conditions.Ethical Investing: The importance of considering the ethical implications of investment choices and how they align with personal and societal values.Practical Strategies: From embracing the wisdom of investment giants like Warren Buffett to understanding global market diversification and the cyclical nature of markets, Jason provides practical advice for both seasoned investors and novices aiming for financial security.Tune in for a deep dive into the complexities of the investment world with Jason Hsu, and discover how to navigate the path to financial freedom with informed, purpose-driven decisions.

What do the 5 elements have to do with your personality? Quite a lot! Learn your archetypes, what it means about you and learn how to get unstuck in life and relationships. In this episode, Lunden welcomes Carey Davidson to the show to talk all about using the Five Archetypes to truly understand yourself and others even more. If you want more meaningful relationships and connections, you definitely want to tune in to this episode.Grab BOOK HERE >> The Five ArchetypesMeet Carey, a world-renowned Resilience Coach, and Five Archetypes Educator with over 30 years of expertise in relationship dynamics, HR strategy, NGO leadership, and integrative wellness. She has refined her skills with thousands of clients and students worldwide, teaching for prestigious organizations such as Microsoft, Tony Robbins, SXSW, Yale University, Columbia University, and UCLA Anderson School of Management. As the author of 'The Five Archetypes: Discover Your True Nature and Transform Your Life and Relationships,' Carey specializes in uncovering and solving hidden relationship dynamics. Whether you're an individual looking to transform your life or a company seeking sustainable change and improved relationships, Carey offers tailored coaching, consulting, and immersive retreats to empower you with skills that maximize relationships and drive impactful change.Carey Davidson's 5A Method: Free Stuck Finder Session for Lunden Souza Fans: https://bit.ly/5ALundenConnect with Carey:LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careydavidson/IG: @careydavidson_authorFB: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCareyDavidson/Support the Show.2 FREE HIGH INTENSITY RESISTANCE TRAINING WORKOUTS: https://lifelikelunden.activehosted.com/f/169FREE Self Love & Sweat Monthly Life Coaching Calendar: http://lifelikelunden.com/calendarOne-On-One Life Coaching & NLP with Lunden:http://lifelikelunden.com/vipConnect with Lunden:IG: @lifelikelundenYouTube: https://youtube.com/lundensouzaLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lundensouza/Twitter: @lifelikelundenUse code LUNDEN25 for 25% off Snap Supplements: https://bit.ly/snapsweatUse code LUNDEN25 for$25 off at Evolve Telemed: https://evolvetelemed.com

Show NotesSanjit Singh is a Fractional Sales Leader and Fractional COO helping B2B companies accelerate revenue and build a repeatable, scalable sales model. Previously, Sanj was a serial founder. He has deep expertise in sales, marketing strategy, and business development. He co-founded LeadCrunch, a San Diego based AI Marketing startup, which raised $18M and built the company to a $24M run rate with 60 employees before he exited to a fund at Series B. He mentors at Techstars Seattle, The Founder Institute - Seattle, and The Founder Institute - Silicon Valley. He holds an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and a bachelors from UCSB.  When he's not working, he enjoys spending time with his friends, playing guitar, cycling, paddle boarding, reading, and yoga. One of his passions is talking to people about their recovery from emotional challenges on his podcast Heal Grow Thrive.  Quote - "Fractional expertise opens doors for businesses to tap into seasoned senior talent without the complete commitment, offering strategic value that fits well within budget constraints." - Sanjit SinghFergie's Top 10+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:Fractional Expertise: Sanjit represents the wave of part-time senior professionals helping companies bridge critical gaps in leadership.Leveraging C-Suite Talent: Access to experienced executives like Sanjit without the complete commitment stands out as a game-changer for businesses on the rise.Navigating C-Suite Dynamics**: Not every executive needs to be full-time; fractional experts bring strategic value that fits into budget constraints.Unconventional Career Paths: Sanjit's journey of starting as a reseller to becoming a CRO highlights the diverse opportunities professionals can explore.Sanjit's strength lies in identifying bottlenecks across sales and marketing, factoring in broader strategic considerations for enhanced outcomes.Reflective Momentum: Lock onto customer needs and growth by spot-checking bottlenecks and finding tailored solutions for each interval.Customer-Centric Insight: Core advice – understand customer needs intricately, guide business decisions towards addressing workflow and solutions.Sanjit recommends 'Essentialism' for pivotal lessons in prioritization and focus that transcend mere organizational strategies.Sanjit's counsel transcends business genres, bearing tonal values of compassion that infiltrate executive coaching boundaries.Sajit is a believer in intentional purpose and higher calling, identifying universal signals through an enriched consecutive business-mind-lifestyle values blend.Vulnerability is not a weakness but a strength, essential for personal growth in business and life, catalyzing profound learning and meaningful connectionsHere is a link to this episode on Time To Shine Today Site:  https://timetoshinetoday.com/podcast/sanjitsingh/Recommended Resources:  Visit BolttSanjit's Linked INBoltt YouTubeBoltt Tik Tok  

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 442, featuring an interview with the author of The Illusion of Innovation: Escape "Efficiency" and Unleash Radical Progress, Elliott Parker. The Illusion of Innovation tackles the problem with innovation inside big companies, having activities that feel like innovation but lead to value destruction, not progress. This book explains why meaningful innovation naturally emerges from deliberate inefficiency and how large corporations can harness the power of small teams—startups—to drive radical change through systematic experimentation.   Elliott Parker is the founder and CEO of High Alpha Innovation, a venture builder that partners with corporations, universities, and entrepreneurs to co-create startups that solve compelling problems. He built his career in strategy consulting at Innosight, the firm founded by Clayton Christensen, in corporate venturing, and as an entrepreneur bringing new ideas to market. To date, he has launched over 40 venture-backed startups. Originally from California, Elliott currently resides with his family in Indiana. He earned a B.S. in Finance from BYU and an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.   Get Elliott's new book here: https://rb.gy/hkcl2w The Illusion of Innovation: Escape "Efficiency" and Unleash Radical Progress   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

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

In this episode, host Tim Cynova interviews Ann Le and Meg Buzzi, authors of the book "The In-Between: A Companion for Uncertain Times." The discussion brings in many of the challenges of work in the current chaotic and uncertain landscape, and offers insights on how individuals, teams, and organizations can stay engaged and motivated. At the heart of the discussion, Ann and Meg invite listeners to rethink their relationship with work and explore new possibilities.Episode Highlights:03:18 The Genesis of The In-Between: A Book for Uncertain Times05:06 Unpacking Work Culture: Insights from The In-Between08:00 Navigating Work and Life in a Post-Pandemic World08:43 Redefining Work: From Transactional to Transformational15:52 The Future of Work: Adapting to Change and Embracing Uncertainty16:29 Bridging Old Systems and New Realities19:09 Practical Advice for Organizations in Transition24:32 Evolving Ideas and Unexplored ThemesExplore the authors' website. Buy their book.Ann Le is thinker, leader, and finance/operations pro, working on building strong, sustainable, anti-racist systems and organizations. She's leaning into how we can leverage new technologies, finance and community to combat racial and economic injustice. Ann spent a decade as a VP in investment banking, then spent 5 years at a major film studio. After her MBA, Ann has worked and held leadership roles with over 50+ organizations from large corporations to start-ups, non-profit, government, and has served on numerous boards. She's also written a great, but not best-selling cookbook, and produced an award-winning Sundance independent film. She graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Economics, with a focus on history and labor, and has an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Business. Ann will ask you if any of this matters as we move out of the In-Between, and we enter a new paradigm of work and community: there's a new way to see and value ourselves. Ann has been described as a great teammate, a caring, intuitive human with a strong Slack game who also writes the "opposite of boring" emails. Meg Buzzi is a change artist helping to build imaginative solutions to systemic challenges, especially at work. She is a PCC-certified coach, writer, and co-founder of the Present of Work (presentofwork.com) consulting group and the Starter Cultures (startercultures.us) change community. She helps teams and leaders level-up and reconnect to what truly matters to them. A former Chief Information Officer, Meg has led multi-million-dollar change efforts in K-12, higher education, government, and tech. But her most valuable learning is about building community and practicing trust when we are faced with complexity and challenge. Meg is a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, an Art of Hosting facilitator and a contributor to the books Fieldworking (Bedford St. Martin's), The Rhetoric of Inquiry (Macmillan), and Narrative Generation. Send her a note at meg@presentofwork.com.

Read our new book, The Score That Matters https://amzn.to/3vjDSt6 Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk 574: Guy Kawasaki - Leadership Lessons From Steve Jobs, Learning How To Sell, Becoming a Chief Evangelist, and The 'Think Different' Philosophy “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward In 1977, Guy enrolled in the UCLA Anderson School of Management, where he earned an MBA. While there, Guy also worked at a jewelry company, Nova Stylings. He said, "The jewelry business is a very, very tough business, tougher than the computer business... I learned a very valuable lesson: how to sell." It's helpful to know that we are all in sales every day. Whether you think you're in sales or not… You are. You're selling yourself, your ideas, projects, products. It's useful to learn how to sell. Melanie Perkins, CEO of Canva (which is an amazing product and company)... "She's Steve Jobs with heart and soul. They are on a relentless pursuit of perfection." Guy's counting dots story… It started in 6th grade. A teacher pushed him to go to a private school. That led to him getting into Stanford. This is where he met Mike Boich, who ended up hiring him at Apple. Then getting asked to go on the TEDx stage with Jane Goodall… Guy has made the most of the good fortune in his life… Steve Jobs/Change Your Mind: Guy launched his tech career at Apple as the company's “chief evangelist,” marketing the original Macintosh computer.  When Jobs first introduced the iPhone in 2007, it was a closed system — no one outside of Apple could create an app for it. Software developers had to use a Safari plugin to make their app work on the phone, as they weren't able to access the iPhone's system directly in order to ensure the phone's security. Just one year later, however, Jobs made a complete “180-degree reversal,” The founder opened the iPhone system to the public after realizing how much more the device could offer customers with apps written by anyone with a good idea. “I learned the very valuable lesson that when you're doing something wrong when you're doing something sub-optimally, it's a sign of intelligence to change your mind.” Throughout our conversation, Guy talks about being an evangelist, and the definition of that is to “bring the good news.”  Default to yes. Make yourself indispensable. Learn to say, "I'm sorry," and "I don't know." Guy shares a story about a disagreement he had with Steve Jobs and how that cost him millions of dollars… But he learned an important lesson from Steve that has impacted him ever since.

R Blank is an entrepreneur, technologist & author. He is the CEO of Shield Your Body, where it is our mission to make technology safer for you to use and enjoy. R also hosts "The Healthier Tech Podcast" covering issues to help people have a healthier, more balanced relationship with technology, and, along with his father, Dr. Martin Blank, he co-authored "Overpowered" (from Seven Stories Press) about the health effects of EMF radiation. This follows a 20-year career in software development for bluechip firms including Apple, NBC, Disney, Microsoft, the NFL, IKEA and Mattel. R also co-founded Wildform where he co-created the first video encoder for Flash (sold to Google). He has served on the affiliate faculty at the University of California, Santa Cruz in the Digital Arts and New Media (DANM) program, and previously on the faculty of the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering. Additionally, R has authored numerous articles, videos, courses and books in technology and software development. R has an MBA in Entrepreneurship from UCLA Anderson School of Management and an undergraduate degree from Columbia University.   SYB Website: https://www.shieldyourbody.com     

Today's conversation is with Dr Cassie Holmes. Cassie is a Professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management, an author and an award-winning researcher of time and happiness. She earned her PhD at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and her BA at Columbia as a psychology major. Cassie's research has been widely published in lead academic journals and featured in such outlets as NPR, the Economist, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Atlantic, and the Washington Post. ‘Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most' is her first book. Our most precious resource isn't money. It's time. Based on her wildly popular MBA class at UCLA, Professor Cassie Holmes shows how to improve our lives by changing how we perceive and invest our time. Expect to learn the main predictors for happiness in life, the best strategies for using your time wisely in alignment with your values, the relationship between time poverty feeling too busy and time affluence, actionable frameworks for you to resist living life on autopilot, and even how to make tasks you don't want to do be more enjoyable. Today's podcast is brought to you by my Podcast Masterclass. The link to enroll is in the show notes ⁠http://mypodcastmasterclass.thinkific.com/ Connect with Cassie: Website - https://www.cassiemholmes.com/ Connect with Col: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro⁠⁠ Email List - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro⁠⁠ Support me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ColCamBro

WE are back from a long break! We finally pulled it together and this would be the first of the final 6 episodes for our fifth season. Thank you for your continued support and I hope you will continue to support us and listen to the rest of our season to be released weekly until we finish probably in February.Today, we have Amy Yip joining us for a conversation about:-Being Chinese American in America, trying to fit in while trying to rebel against her family but still staying inside the box for the longest time -Working in corporate America, from consulting to marketing for Google  -Her Breaking point and how that led her to become a somatic life transformation and mental fitness coach-Mental Fitness and how Amy gained clarity in her life after feeling lost, burnt out and hitting rocking bottom -Talking to your immigrant parents about the deep topics to understand them -Her book, Unfinished Business: Breaking Down the Great Wall Between Adult Child and Immigrant ParentsAbout Our Guest:Amy Yip is a Somatic Life Transformation and Mental Fitness coach, keynote speaker, author, and self-confidence trainer. She works with women of color leaders to strengthen their mental fitness, heal intergenerational wounds, find their voice and the courage to speak up, and have agency to let go of all the ‘shoulds' so that they can be the authors of their own life stories. Her mission is to empower AAPI women to be seen, to be heard, and to f-ing rock the boat.Amy is an International Coach Federation Professional Certified Coach, a Certified Hudson Institute Coach, a Certified Strozzi Institute Somatic Coach, and a pioneer Mental Fitness Coach certified through Positive Intelligence.Amy received her MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, and her BS in computer science and BA in communications from the University of Maryland.Amy resides in Maryland with Greg, her best friend and husband, and her son Logan, the cutest kid ever.Check out Amy!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amycyip & https://www.facebook.com/amyyipcoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amycyip & https://www.linkedin.com/company/amyyipcoaching Instagram: @amyyipcoachingWEBSITEhttps://amyyipcoaching.com   Support the showThank you for listening! Help this podcast:1. Follow us on Instagram @whatkindofasianpod 2. Share our episodes with friends and family3. Subscribe to us on your streaming platform4. Leave us a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcast5. Buy Us a Coffee! (Supporting us financially really helps but it's definitely not required, do it if you can) All the links!https://linktr.ee/whatkindofasianareyoupod

In this episode of the AI For All Podcast, Ben Mones, CEO of Fama, joins Ryan Chacon and Neil Sahota to discuss using AI for hiring and in the workplace. Mones stresses the importance of understanding how AI models reflect human biases. He emphasizes the need for diversity among the teams developing the technology to minimize this bias. Mones also underscores that in this rapidly changing era, businesses need to be flexible and open to new, contrasting viewpoints. Moreover, he predicts the elimination of rote and manual tasks but also the creation of new roles due to technological innovation. Ben Mones is the founder and CEO of Fama, a modern candidate screening solution that makes hiring great people easy. Prior to Fama, Ben held a number of executive roles at a variety of startups in the Bay Area and New York City. Ben is also a mentor on the Go-to-Market Advisory Council of Alchemist Accelerator, which is focused on accelerating the development of seed-stage ventures. Ben has been a guest lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management, UCLA Anderson School of Management, and USC Marshall School of Business, and has also been featured in CNBC, Fast Company, Los Angeles Times, TechCrunch, and the Wall Street Journal. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University and is based in Los Angeles, California. Fama makes hiring great people easy. Their modern candidate screening solutions use online signals to identify candidate fit, highlighting professional attributes like creativity, innovation, and problem solving while also surfacing costly misconduct such as violence, harassment, and fraud. They help organizations answer that big question: how might a candidate act around coworkers or customers when they join? Founded in 2015, Fama is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. They're backed by some of the world's leading investors and have raised more than $30M. Discover more about AI at https://ai-forall.com More about Fama: https://fama.io Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-mones-45740a2a/ (00:00) Intro (00:40) Ben Mones and Fama (02:15) Understanding AI adoption in the workplace (04:50) Challenges and opportunities in AI implementation (05:11) Navigating the AI landscape: advice for businesses (07:48) The journey of Fama: from idea to implementation (09:50) Addressing bias in AI (10:26) Preparing for AI integration (27:13) Future of AI in hiring and decision making (31:38) Embracing change and innovation (34:51) Learn more and follow up SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/43dYQV9 Listen to the Podcast: https://bit.ly/45rewGf Join Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.ai-forall.com Follow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/aiforallofficial

Many times, on our podcast, I ask guests what they are most proud of. Well, on today's episode, I am beaming with pride to have such a distinguished investment professional who despite incredible success, continues to give back in so many ways. Her curiosity, love for learning, willingness to challenge, and break barriers have contributed to her numerous accomplishments and legacy, while giving back those representing the future. Jane Buchan has thirty-four years of experience in investment management and portfolio construction with institutional investors and is currently Chief Executive Officer of Martlet Asset Management, a family office established in 2018. Prior to founding Martlet, Jane was CEO of PAAMCO, a fund of hedge funds, which she co-founded in 2000. Under her leadership, the firm grew to $32 billion in assets under management. She began her career at J.P. Morgan Investment Management in the Capital Markets Group, has been an Assistant Professor of Finance at Dartmouth, and recently served as chairwoman of the board for CAIA and is a member of the Advisory Board for the Master of Financial Engineering Program at UCLA Anderson School of Management. In addition, Jane is currently serving on the boards of AGF Management Ltd. and Globe Life, where our local baseball team who just won the World Series calls home.  Jane has won so many awards we don't have time to list them all. Just know she is a rock star in our industry and has been actively involved in initiatives to advance the careers of women in finance and is a founding Angel for 100 Women in Finance. Jane holds both a Ph.D. and an MA in Business Economics (Finance) from Harvard and earned a BA in Economics from Yale. Today, Jane shares her amazing professional journey, commitment to education, and why she is so excited about the future of our industry.  

If you dive deep into financial advisor fixed effects, you'll begin to understand that an advisor's own portfolio has a bigger impact on the portfolios of their clients than the characteristics of the clients themselves. To help us make sense of this and to further explain financial values and the cross-section of returns, we are joined by the influential and notorious Professor of Finance, Juhani Linnainmaa. Our conversation begins with a comprehensive analysis of financial values, including a comparison between the trading patterns of advisors and those of their clients, a disquisition of misguided beliefs, an examination of client characteristics, and the ins and outs of portfolio variation and customizations. Canada recently adopted regulations from the Mutual Fund Dealers Association (MFDA), and we discuss how this has affected the use of financial advice in the country before comparing the benefit of increased equity share to the cost of advice, what hiring a new advisor before a financial crisis may mean for clients, and the role of regulation in the industry. We end with the cross-section of returns by examining accounting-based anomalies pre-1963, how profitability and investment relate to data mining, why a financial firm would switch between growth and value, and finally, Professor Juhani Linnainmaa's definition of success.     Key Points From This Episode: (0:00:42) A very warm welcome to the influential Professor of Finance, Juhani Linnainmaa.  (0:03:52) Comparing the trading patterns of advisors to those of their clients.  (0:08:45) How regulators can go about addressing misguided beliefs.  (0:11:08) Client characteristics that advisors base portfolio customizations on.  (0:13:22) Whether the variation in a client's portfolio can be explained by their characteristics.  (0:14:49) Explaining the remaining variation in portfolios.  (0:19:38) Other reasons for the high cost of advising, aside from portfolio customization.  (0:22:03) How the adoption of the MFDA affected the use of financial advice in Canada. (0:26:03)  Comparing the benefit of increased equity share to the cost of advice. (0:31:45) How getting a new advisor before the financial crisis affects ongoing investments. (0:35:46) The role of regulation. (0:37:47) Getting into the cross-section of returns with accounting-based anomalies pre-‘63. (0:40:51) Weather profitability and investment are data-mined factors. (0:44:05) The optimal X-anti mix of factors in a portfolio. (0:46:56) The mechanisms that cause firms to move between growth and value. (0:56:31) Professor Juhani's definition of success.   Links From Today's Episode: Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582.  Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.caBenjamin Felix — https://www.pwlcapital.com/author/benjamin-felix/  Benjamin on X — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://www.pwlcapital.com/profile/cameron-passmore/ Cameron on X — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/ Juhani Linnainmaa — http://jlinnainmaa.com/  Juhani Linnainmaa on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/juhani-linnainmaa-832134194/  Juhani Linnainmaa on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/juhani.linnainmaa/  Tuck School of Business — https://www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/   Kepos Capital — https://www.keposcapital.com/  Chicago Booth School of Business — https://www.chicagobooth.edu/  National Bureau of Economic Research — https://www.nber.org/  UCLA Anderson School of Management — https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/  Aalto University — https://www.aalto.fi/en   Mutual Fund Dealers Association — https://mfda.ca/   Michael Roberts on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-michael-r-roberts/ 

Live on the mainstage at SmileCon 2023! Dr. Robert Kim, Chief Business Officer at Zuub, joins me to discuss how Zuub is helping Dental Practices everywhere save time on insurance verification and other aspects of Revenue Cycle Management. We also dive into the origin story of Zuub as well as Dr. Kim's thoughts on the future of Dental RCM. Dr. Robert Kim is one of the Co-Founders of Zuub and is an experienced startup/growth executive. He started in Dentistry with Futuredontics as their Business Line Director and has worked with various tech companies such as Purlin and Bridg. Dr. Kim graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine and obtained an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management. Zuub is an automated Revenue Cycle Management platform that allows Dental Practices to optimize their revenue cycle! Whether it's through their automated real-time dental insurance verification software or their automated patient-friendly digital invoicing, Zuub not only enhances practice productivity but also ensures a superior patient experience. And with their ability to connect to your Practice Management System in “Real-Time,” there is no extra work or double entry required from your end. To learn more about Zuub, visit their site right here: https://www.zuub.com/ . To get FREE Dental Resources and Deals, click here: https://niftythriftydentists.com/ To join our community of over 53k Dental Professionals, click here:   / niftythriftydentists  

In this episode, we welcome back Hal Hershfield, Associate Professor of Marketing and Behavioral Decision Making at UCLA Anderson School of Management. Hal is renowned for his pioneering work in understanding how individuals make financial decisions, and he shares invaluable insights that can help us navigate the complexities of financial planning. In our conversation, live from Future Proof, we explore the intersection of behavioural economics, financial decision-making, and the potential for AI to enhance financial advisory services through the lens of Hal's latest research findings. We explore framing insurance decisions, the impact of generative AI on financial choices, and the often-overlooked realm of end-of-life decisions. Discover why the key to success lies in understanding different consumer segments, how advisors can optimize the frequency of client meetings, and how clients and advisors should be working together. We also unpack the importance of personalized decisions, the value of a decision-making journal, the framework for making the right financial choice, and much more. Tune in to gain valuable insights into behavioural economics, consumer preferences, and the evolving financial planning landscape with Hal Hershfield!   Key Points From This Episode:   (0:02:41) Hal shares his motivation for writing the paper and why the topic of financial decision-making is so vital to understand.  (0:04:28) An overview of our current understanding of financial decision-making and interesting findings from the latest work on the subject.  (0:09:00) How to leverage the current knowledge of financial decision-making to your benefit.  (0:10:27) Opportunities for the industry to improve, both in academia and industry.  (0:15:09) Characterizing the framework for conceptualizing financial decisions, from decision-making to the consequences.  (0:18:13) The biggest gaps and opportunities for future research and the value of writing and maintaining a decision journal.  (0:22:33) The potential of AI to influence financial decision-making, and an example of an exciting use-case.  (0:26:31) Exploring the role of human financial advisors in an AI-dominated world.  (0:29:56) Insights into the steps for a client and advisory firm to work together effectively.  (0:34:07) What area of research in behavioural finance excites Hal the most.  (0:36:23) Bridging the gap between industry and academia.      Links From Today's Episode:   Future Proof Festival 2023 — https://futureproof.advisorcircle.com/ Advisor Circle — https://www.advisorcircle.com/ Hal Hershfield — https://www.halhershfield.com/ Hal Hershfield on X — https://twitter.com/HalHershfield Hal Hershfield on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/hal-hershfield-a2b91510/ Episode 141: Hal Hershfield — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/141 Episode 256: Hal Hershfield — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/256 Your Future Self — https://www.amazon.com/Your-Future-Self-Tomorrow-Better-ebook/dp/B0BH4LL53X ‘Consumer Financial Decision Making: Where We've Been and Where We're Going' — https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/full/10.1086/727194 Poruz Khambatta on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/poruz/ Writing for Busy Readers — https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Busy-Readers-Communicate-Effectively/dp/0593187482 ‘Behavioural science is unlikely to change the world without a heterogeneity revolution' — https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-021-01143-3 Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.caBenjamin Felix — https://www.pwlcapital.com/author/benjamin-felix/  Benjamin on X — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://www.pwlcapital.com/profile/cameron-passmore/ Cameron on X — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/