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La compagnie Air Belgium s'est trouvé un repreneur pour son activité cargo. Quelque 124 emplois seront sauvés. Les magistrats sont en colère. La réforme des pensions risque d'amputer la leur de 30 à 40%. Près de 200 entreprises créées en dix ans, l'incubateur Venture Lab de l'ULiège ouvre les portes de l'entrepreneuriat aux étudiants. Le Brief, le podcast matinal de L'Echo Ce que vous devez savoir avant de démarrer la journée, on vous le sert au creux de l’oreille, chaque matin, en 7 infos, dès 7h. Le Brief, un podcast éclairant, avec l’essentiel de l’info business, entreprendre, investir et politique. Signé L’Echo. Abonnez-vous sur votre plateforme d'écoute favorite Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Addict l Castbox | Deezer | Google PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textAbout This EpisodeIn this episode, Dr. Lori Rosenkopf, Vice Dean for Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, offers a fresh, accessible take on boldness and entrepreneurship. Through her journey and insights from her new book Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: 7 Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value through Innovation, Lori debunks common myths about founders, showing that innovation can just as easily come from "accidental entrepreneurs," who leverage their unique experiences in unexpected ways. Lori encourages us to rethink what it means to create value, start small, move quickly, and trust that our distinctive paths can spark meaningful innovation. This conversation is packed with actionable advice for anyone ready to make a bold move, whether launching a business or bringing fresh ideas to their current role. About Lori RosenkopfLori Rosenkopf is the Simon and Midge Palley Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. As Vice Dean for Entrepreneurship, she serves as Wharton's faculty director for Venture Lab, Penn's home for student entrepreneurs, and also their San Francisco campus. In a prior role as Vice Dean of Wharton's Undergraduate Division, she introduced a new curriculum and developed experiential classwork in the tech sector. For over thirty years, Rosenkopf has taught entrepreneurship and management of technology to more than 20,000 high schoolers, undergraduates, MBAs, and executives, connecting these learners to many of the most entrepreneurial alumni at Wharton and Penn through treks, panels, and classes.  Rosenkopf was named a Best Undergraduate Professor by Poets and Quants, and has received multiple awards for her teaching, including Wharton's prestigious David Hauck Award for Distinguished Teaching. Rosenkopf has published more than thirty articles on technological communities and social networks in top management journals, and she is a Fellow of the Academy of Management.  Rosenkopf received her PhD in Management of Organizations from Columbia University, her MS in Operations Research from Stanford University, and her BS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University. She worked as a systems engineer at AT&T Bell Laboratories and Eastman Kodak between her degrees. Rosenkopf lives in Philadelphia with her partner, Allan, and their dog, Winston. Additional ResourcesLinkedIn: @LoriRosenkopfSupport the show-------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh's bold newsletter

Georgetown University is redefining entrepreneurial education by building a mission-driven ecosystem where innovation thrives. In this episode, our host, James Mackey, and Ben Zimmerman, Managing Director of Georgetown Entrepreneurship, share Georgetown's unique approach to fostering an environment that helps startups succeed. From student programs to alumni support through the Venture Lab, the initiative offers mentorship, funding, and real-world experience at every stage.Discover how Georgetown is cultivating entrepreneurship for the common good—one venture at a time. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

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Timestamps:6:54 - An investor generating returns for their LP8:22 - The Swiss startup ecosystem is 18 years old12:09 - Does big data drive innovation?19:20 - What if you don't perform as promised?21:25 - Dealing with FINMA regulations as a VCClick here to check out our free Founders Agreement masterclass, with Melanie Gabriel from Yokoy, Christof Roduner from Scandit, and Viviana Gropengiesser from Talent Kick.About Andrea Silberschmidt-Buhofer, Teddy Amberg, David Hug & Tanvi Singh:Andrea Silberschmidt-Buhofer is the general partner at EquityPitcher Ventures, an early-growth VC firm that focuses on B2B tech startups, and the vice-president of FEM'UP SWITZERLAND. She holds a MSc in Entrepreneurship from the UCL School of Management and is also a startup coach at Venturelab.Teddy Amberg is the founding partner at Spicehaus Partners, a VC fund that focuses on seed and early stage Swiss tech companies. He holds an MA in Banking and Finance from HSG and worked at Partners Group and CreditGate24 before founding Spicehaus Partners in 2018.David Hug is the co-founder of Marcau Partners, an investment manager managing Ringier Digital Ventures and Lightbird Ventures AG. He holds a MSc in Entrepreneurial Management from the Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Chur and worked at btov Partners and Zürcher Kantonalbank before becoming a VC in 2015.Tanvi Singh is the founding partner at Nirmata-ai Ventures, a VC fund focusing on AI-driven investments for a sustainable future. She holds a Master's degree from UZH and worked for banks like Credit Suisse and UBS before founding Nirmata in 2024.During their chat with our co-host Merle, these 4 VCs shared their best practices for managing a fund. Their tips included:Being proactive in including your LPs in your fund's journey by giving them co-investment opportunities and full access to your data room;Not shortcutting when it comes to compliance and regulatory demands (or you will regret it!);Underpromising and overdelivering when it comes to the goals you communicate to your LPs, and being transparent with them when something goes wrong, so as to ensure that trust is never broken;Sticking to your portfolio companies both in good times and in bad — the startup journey is rocky, and your investments need your help!The cover portrait was edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.smartportrait.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‍‍Don't forget to give us a follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, so you can always stay up to date with our latest initiatives. That way, there's no excuse for missing out on live shows, weekly giveaways or founders' dinners.

Entrepreneurship is often a winding road filled with unexpected twists, failures, and ultimately, moments of triumph. Few embody this journey as well as Michael Friedrich, who invested in and led Distalmotion from its infancy. Distalmotion has attracted funding from top-tier investors, such as Revival Healthcare Capital, Venturelab, Kinled Holding, and Swiss Entrepreneurs Fund.

In dieser Folge nehmen wir das Thema Innovation aus verschiedenen Perspektiven unter die Lupe. Unser Gast, Beat Schillig – Gründer und Investor bei IFJ und Venturelab – teilt seine Expertise und gibt spannende Einblicke in die Welt der Innovationen. Gemeinsam sprechen wir darüber, wie innovative Ideen entstehen, was es braucht, um langfristig innovativ zu bleiben, und ob ein Hype als Innovation angesehen werden kann. Ausserdem werfen wir einen Blick darauf, wie man Innovation nachhaltig vorantreiben und gezielt im Unternehmen verankern kann.Lass dich inspirieren – egal, ob du selbst innovativ werden möchtest oder einfach mehr über den Kreislauf des Fortschritts erfahren willst!Diese Podcast-Episode wurde in Zusammenarbeit mit der CH Media Academy aufgenommen.Folge uns auf LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok oder Facebook für hilfreiche News und neues Wissen und abonniere unseren Newsletter um den nächsten Startup Talk nicht zu verpassen.  Mehr Support für deinen unternehmerischen Weg:Firmengründung:Dank unserem Online-Gründungs-Service gründest du dein Unternehmen in allen Kantonen genial einfach, sicher, schnell und bequem von Zuhause aus. Unser erfahrenes Team begleitet jeden Schritt mit Rat und Tat. Und mit unseren Gratis-Gründerkursen in deiner Region und den praktischen Checklisten unterstützen wir dich bei der Vorbereitung zusätzlich.Fachreferate mit Networking:Wissen tanken und Kontakte knüpfen. Das kannst du an jährlich über 100 Events von uns in allen Landesteilen tun. Wir laden dich herzlich zu unseren kostenlosen Fachreferaten ein.Kurse für Startups:Ob Online-Marketing, Verkauf oder Kommunikation, wir stehen dir auch nach der Gründung mit unserem Wissen zur Seite. Profitiere von den kostenlosen Intensivkursen für Startups mit erfahrenen Experten.Du brauchst persönlichen SUPPORT?Dann ruf uns an unter +41 (0)71 242 98 98 oder starte den Dialog unter info@ifj.ch. Wir sind gerne für dich da.

Curious about angel investing and how to empower women-founded tech ventures? In today's episode, Megan Swan dives into an inspiring conversation with Danielle Graham, exploring her journey and the profound impact of The Firehood. Key Points Discussed: The Catalyst: Danielle's journey from developing a women-focused tech accelerator to founding The Firehood. Supporting Women: How the Firehood empowers diverse female founders and tackles homogeneity in the tech ecosystem. Angel Investing 101: Understanding the basics, risks, and the importance of diverse inputs in early-stage investing. Global Vision: The future plans for The Firehood and the shift towards global opportunities. Practical Advice: Danielle's insights on why you don't need to be a multimillionaire to start angel investing and how to get involved. TLDR: Get inspired by Danielle Graham's journey of supporting female founders through The Firehood and learn how you can become an angel investor, fostering diverse and innovative ecosystems. Thank you for listening! When you are listening please take a screenshot and share it on social media and tag me @meganswanwellness! We would really appreciate it. Connect with Danielle Graham:  Danielle Brewin Graham is a trailblazer in venture capital and angel investing, with a distinct focus on advancing women within the tech industry. As the General Partner at Phoenix Fire and Co-Founder of The Firehood, an innovative angel-stage VC fund and network, she is dedicated to propelling women-led tech startups to the forefront of the industry. Her strategic investments in emerging tech companies, coupled with advisory roles at notable institutions such as ventureLAB, Brampton Venture Zone, and Foresight, have solidified her reputation as a leader in this space. Danielle's extensive experience spans technology and entrepreneurship, where she has played a crucial role in scaling groundbreaking enterprises throughout Canada. Her leadership in the Ready 4 Market initiative at the Ontario Centres of Innovation, her consultancy in Human Capital at Deloitte, and her management of the Women in Tech Program at Communitech all underscore her deep-rooted expertise. As the founder of the Fierce Founders Programs, Canada's first accelerator specifically designed for women entrepreneurs over a decade ago, she has established herself as a transformative figure in the industry. She has a deep academic background, including an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University, an MA from Dalhousie University, and a BA from Trinity College, University of Toronto. https://firehood.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellebrewingraham/ Connect with Megan Swan: http://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellness http://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellness www.meganswanwellness.com Keywords  angel investing, female founders, The Firehood, tech accelerator, diverse perspectives, venture capital, entrepreneurial support, early-stage investing, global venture opportunities, community engagement, women empowerment, investing basics, risk management, ecosystem building, Danielle Graham, Megan Swan, angel network, investment strategy, startup culture, international growth, entrepreneurship, financial education.

In an era where authentic ecosystem engagement is highly-prized, this episode features a candid conversation with Jasiel Martin-Odoom, Africa Investment Officer at Accion Venture Lab, exploring the intersection of venture capital and connectivity-focused content creation and ecosystem building in African tech. Episode overview: Andile Masuku sits down with Jasiel Martin-Odoom to unpack his unique approach to ecosystem engagement, scaling personal impact through content creation and driving value for founders across Africa. Reflecting on his experience transitioning from investment banking to fintech-focused impact VC, Martin-Odoom offers actionable insights on building authentic connections in the digital age. Key topics: • Authenticity in digital ecosystem building • Content creation as deal flow mechanism • Impact investing in African markets • The evolution of venture capital engagement • Scaling personal impact through technology • Building sustainable founder relationships Notable points: 1) Martin-Odoom's consistent content creation spanning 792 days 2) His transition from 100 to 11,000 social media followers through authentic at-scale engagement 3) The development of AI-powered content scaling systems 4) Sneak-peek into Accion Venture Lab's investment thesis 5) Perspectives on democratising access to investor insights Listen in for practical insights into modern ecosystem building and venture capital engagement in Africa's dynamic tech landscape.

Cutting-Edge AI and Semiconductor Innovations: Canada & US Tech Collaborations In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses pivotal updates in the tech world. Key stories include a major collaboration between Anthropic, Palantir, and Amazon Web Services to deliver advanced AI solutions to US intelligence agencies, and AMD unveiling its open-source AI model, OLMo. Additionally, VentureLab's exciting partnership with Hudson Valley Fast Fab Inc. aims to bolster Canada's semiconductor industry. The episode also features an insightful interview with Hugh Chow, CEO of VentureLab, about Canada's robust semiconductor legacy and efforts to enhance high-tech manufacturing. 00:00 Introduction and Remembrance Day Tribute 00:19 Defense AI Collaboration: Anthropic, Palantir, and AWS 01:59 AMD's Open Source AI Model: OLMo 03:36 VentureLab's Semiconductor Industry Advancements 06:28 Conclusion and Upcoming Segment: Afterwards 06:49 Extended Interview with Hugh Chow

The Roseville Rising Culinary Showcase is the culmination of a 10-week program for food entrepreneurs put on by Roseville's Venture Lab, a collaboration between the City of Roseville and the Growth Factory. The program helps them gain personalized insights to hone their business strategy and accelerate their concepts into reality.

Odysee CEO Steve Casley sees dollar signs in data. Or more specifically, AI-powered software that can analyze reams of data to help commercial airlines get the most out of its complex flight schedules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Im heutigen Logistik Briefing geht es um folgende Themen: #1 Simon Hegele nach Japan verkauft #2 KI Suche nach Gefahrgut in Hamburg in Betrieb #3 Kühne & Nagel verstärkt Engagement im IDS Netzwerk #4 Pallet sammelt 18 Mio USD für KI Lösung ein #5 Amazon startet Supply Chain Service in den USA #6 Logistics Venture Lab für Effizienz in der Logistik #7 Hafenstreiks in den USA erstmal beendet

What Needs to Be Done? Is Better Possible? Where do the seeds of change begin, and can entrepreneurs really solve society's biggest challenges? Paolo Narciso is a Build Fellow at Stand Together Ventures Lab. STVL invests and builds to change society with founders and teams who are obsessed with showing that better is possible. Today, we talk about how he is re-imagining healthcare as well as his book “From Founder to CEO,” a transformative guide for entrepreneurs navigating the crucial transition from founding to leading.

ARC Company Description  ARC™ (Asset Recharge Center) is a smart-locker system that manages company-owned handheld devices that employees use to do their jobs. Handheld devices are a critical productivity driver for team members. However, they go missing at an alarming rate, frequently become non-functional and are encumbered by processes that consume time from team managers. ARC's tech-enabled solution is designed to minimize waste around this deceptively costly problem. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARC is a division of ChargeItSpot, which offers free and secure phone charging stations for some of the biggest brands in the world. Since its founding in 2011, ChargeItSpot stations have saved millions of consumers from dying phone batteries, while driving value for retailers through increased sales, enhanced marketing efforts, and an elevated in-store shopping experience. Doug Background Doug Baldasare is Founder and CEO of ChargeitSpot, a smart-locker system that manages company-owned handheld devices that employees use to do their jobs. Prior to founding ChargeitSpot in 2012, he held various positions in a News Agency. He has an MBA from Wharton and a BA in Business from Emory University. Douglas is a regular guest lecturer at The Wharton School, as well as a mentor to student entrepreneurs in his role as Entrepreneur in Residence at Penn's Venture Lab. He has been a contributor to The Huffington Post, AdAge, and Luxury Daily. Douglas speaks Mandarin and French. In his free time, he enjoys travelling internationally, skiing with his family in Colorado and career coaching.

Doug Baldasare is Founder and CEO of ChargeitSpot, a smart-locker system that manages company-owned handheld devices that employees use to do their jobs. Prior to founding ChargeitSpot in 2012, he held various positions in a News Agency. He has an MBA from Wharton and a BA in Business from Emory University. Douglas is a regular guest lecturer at The Wharton School, as well as a mentor to student entrepreneurs in his role as Entrepreneur in Residence at Penn's Venture Lab. He has been a contributor to The Huffington Post, AdAge, and Luxury Daily. Douglas speaks Mandarin and French. In his free time, he enjoys travelling internationally, skiing with his family in Colorado and career coaching.  ARC™ (Asset Recharge Center) is a smart-locker system that manages company-owned handheld devices that employees use to do their jobs. Handheld devices are a critical productivity driver for team members. However, they go missing at an alarming rate, frequently become non-functional and are encumbered by processes that consume time from team managers. ARC's tech-enabled solution is designed to minimize waste around this deceptively costly problem. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARC is a division of ChargeItSpot, which offers free and secure phone charging stations for some of the biggest brands in the world. Since its founding in 2011, ChargeItSpot stations have saved millions of consumers from dying phone batteries, while driving value for retailers through increased sales, enhanced marketing efforts, and an elevated in-store shopping experience.

About Thomas NormarkThomas Normark is a distinguished leader in the fields of AI, machine learning, and robotics, currently serving as the Global Head of AI & Robotics at NTT DATA Business Solutions. With over 15 years of experience at NTT, he has been pivotal in demonstrating the tangible value of digital innovations, fostering co-innovation, and driving business growth. Normark's expertise extends beyond his primary role; he is a TEDx speaker, external lecturer, and an active member of several advisory boards, including the Videnscenter for Automation of Robotteknologi and the International Facility Management Association. He has also contributed significantly to the AI Innovation House and the First Chair Group's Think Tank. To know more about Thomas Normark, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/thomas-normark About Thor HaubergThor Hauberg is a prominent figure in the tech and business strategy landscape, currently serving as the Director of Venture Lab at NTT DATA Business Solutions Nordics. With a rich background spanning over 15 years, Hauberg has consistently demonstrated his expertise in fostering innovation and strategic growth. His role involves engaging with ambitious B2B tech startups, leveraging his deep technical knowledge and extensive market insights to scale their products and solutions. Hauberg's career highlights include his tenure as Director of Business Development & Strategy at NTT DATA and his position as an external lecturer in innovation management at Copenhagen Business School. To know more about Thor Hauberg, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/thor-hauberg About NTT DATA Business SolutionsNTT DATA Business Solutions is a leading global IT service provider, dedicated to driving digital transformation and business innovation. With a rich history dating back to its inception, the company has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive IT solutions, including consulting, system integration, and managed services. As part of the NTT DATA Group, it leverages an extensive network of resources and expertise to serve a diverse range of industries. The company focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and enabling digital growth through cutting-edge technologies such as SAP, cloud computing, and data analytics. A client-centric approach and a deep understanding of business needs underscore its commitment to customer success.  About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guarda Support the Show.

My guest today is Dr. Alexandra Bause, a biologist who has dedicated her career to advancing health, medicine and healthier human lifespans. Dr. Bause co-founded a company called Apollo Health Ventures in 2017. She is currently a venture partner at Apollo and immersed in the exciting work going on in Apollo's Venture Lab. The company is focused on assembling a team of investors to realize important scientific breakthroughs in the life sciences. Dr. Bause and Apollo Health Ventures say that biotech is at “an inflection point” and is set to become a major driver of change and economic value. Previously, Dr. Bause worked at the Boston Consulting Group in its healthcare practice specializing in biopharma strategy, among other prioritiesShe did her PhD studies at Harvard Medical School focusing on molecular mechanisms that contribute to cellular aging, and she's also a trained pharmacistIn the episode, we talk about the present and future of therapeutics that could increase people's spans of health over the course of their lives, the benefits of certain lifestyle practice for health, the best use of electronic wearables for these purposes, and much more.Dr. Bause is at the forefront of developing interventions that target the aging process with the aim of ensuring that all of us can have healthier, more productive lifespan. Show linksProfileXMaking Sense of Science features interviews with leading medical and scientific experts about the latest developments in health innovation and the big ethical and social questions they raise. The podcast is hosted by science journalist Matt Fuchs

Justin Silver is the Co-founder of AAVRANI, an Ayurvedic beauty brand focusing on skin and hair care. Ranked in Mintoiro's Top 100 Trending Skincare Brands in January 2014, the brand has expanded globally. Justin started his career in investment banking and private equity before venturing into investing in consumer goods and partnering with businesses in the food, beauty, and beverage niches. He is an investor turned entrepreneur with experience growing digital-first luxury brands through ecommerce, retail, and wholesale. A Wharton Business School alumnus, Justin imparts industry knowledge as a Venture Advisor to students at Yale, Entrepreneur in Residence at Venture Lab, and a Guest Lecturer on entrepreneurship at Wharton, NYU, and Yale. In this episode… As ecommerce businesses strive to remain competitive in a digital-first world, how can they improve the customer experience, drive sales, and increase consumer loyalty? What strategies are leading companies employing to stay ahead of the curve? With a versatile background in early-stage consumer product scaling, Justin Silver has identified the power of crafting time-sensitive personalized conversations with potential customers to convert leads into sales. Justin explains how his company leverages behavioral psychology to drive sales on Instagram by inducing a feeling of urgency and scarcity in their DMs. His insights challenge “salesy” marketing processes, revealing that it's less about pushing your products to buyers and more about asking customers about their concerns. Justin illustrates that true mastery of this marketing method is built on having high-quality products, replacing tech intermediaries with real people, and understanding buyer intent. He also delves into using custom landing pages for micro-influencers, providing valuable insights on how to create a deeper relationship between the influencer, your brand, and consumers. In this episode of the Minds of Ecommerce, Raphael Paulin-Daigle hosts Justin Silver, the Co-founder of AAVRANI, as they guide listeners through boosting ecommerce sales through Instagram DMs and micro-influencer landing pages. Justin highlights the benefits of personalized messaging and offers, the importance of having an outstanding product, and how AAVRANI leverages behavioral psychology to convert leads into sales.

Ryan Douglas is the co-founder of DeepWell DTx, a digital therapeutics Venture Lab focused on creating immersive experiences that address mental health concerns.Ryan has created numerous medical devices, along with several profitable startups. He has deep experience with the regulatory landscape for digital therapeutics, and is pushing to get digital therapeutics accepted by the medical community.

In this episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, we're excited to welcome Sep Assadian, VP, Founder Success at ventureLAB. With a rich background in global innovation ecosystems, Sep brings over fifteen years of experience to the table. At ventureLAB, he's at the forefront of guiding startups towards market expansion, investment readiness, and global scalability. Sep discusses the inception and impact of the HardTech Investor Network (HIN), a pivotal initiative aimed at transforming Canada's deep-tech ecosystem.Key Highlight Points:Sep's path to leading ventureLAB and the motivation behind focusing on deep-tech and hardtech sectors.The rationale behind launching HIN and its objectives in filling gaps within the Canadian deep-tech ecosystem.Overview of companies involved in HIN, selection criteria, and a highlight of significant achievements.Long-term goals of HIN and its expected role in supporting Canada's tech ecosystem and economic benefits.Current investment challenges in the Canadian deep-tech scene and how HIN aims to address these issues.We express our deepest gratitude to Sep Assadian for his enlightening discussion on deep-tech investment and the transformative role of the HardTech Investor Network. His insights and the initiatives at ventureLAB are pivotal in fostering a nurturing environment for Canada's tech startups, highlighting the critical need for focused investment and support in the deep-tech sector.A big thank you to our partners – RBC, UPS, Xero, and Constant Contact – for their continued support. For those intrigued by the potential within Canada's tech ecosystem and the supportive avenues available through HIN, we invite you to dive deeper and engage with these opportunities.Don't forget to subscribe to CanadianSME Small Business Magazine at www.canadiansme.ca  for more enriching content. 

ventureLAB's VP of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Avinash Persaud, sits down with us to talk about semiconductors, their shortage and ongoing development within Canada, and where the industry is headed as start-ups continue their advanced mfg. journey in Canada.

When most of us think of modular buildings, we picture those trailer-like structures on construction sites – the ones with panel walls and the electrical wire that dangles outside. Modern modular buildings are a far cry from those flimsy seventies-era trailers. Modern modular buildings are marvels of technology and engineering. To learn more, Healthcare IT Today went to visit Fero International, a company that fabricates advanced modular buildings for the healthcare, education and municipal markets. We sat down with Fero's CEO, Sabrina Fiorellino to learn more. Learn more about Fero International at: https://ferointl.com/ Find more great health IT content at https://www.healthcareittoday.com/ Disclosure: Colin Hung advises Fero International through ventureLAB, a non-profit Canadian innovation hub.

Venture capital is an instrument for impactful change across the entire healthcare value chain. In this episode, Tom Kluz, a Managing Partner at Niterra Ventures and a seasoned expert in healthcare venture capital, highlights the cross-pollination between healthcare and other industries, such as clean tech. Tom highlights the growing presence of individuals with deep tech backgrounds entering healthcare to catalyze transformative change, expressing a clear motivation to impact human lives directly. He explores the various challenges in healthcare, from legislative issues to economic perspectives, demonstrating a commitment to addressing its broken aspects. Furthermore, Tom shares insights from his podcast, where discussions center around the intersection of venture, health tech, and innovation. He also encourages entrepreneurs to persevere, assuring them that the right venture capital match will eventually materialize. Tune in and learn how innovation is shaping the future of healthcare and optimizing healthcare delivery! Resources:  Connect and follow Thomas Kluz on LinkedIn here. Learn more about projects at Niterra Group's Venture Lab here. Follow Niterra Group's Venture Lab on LinkedIn. Listen to Tom's first podcast episode here! Buy Bill Reichert's book, Getting to Wow, here.

Jasiel didn't always know he would find himself in the startup world, but after an early career on Wall Street, he realized the need to rethink how we support and invest in Africa's most exciting entrepreneurs.  Hailing from Ghana, Jasiel is the Africa Investment Officer at Accion Venture Lab where he leads the growth of a dynamic portfolio of finance technology startups. In this episode, we uncover Jasiel's unconventional journey into the venture capital industry, and his fascinating insights as to why more investors need to focus on women-led startups in particular. With a deep belief in the transformational power of entrepreneurship in Africa, Jasiel brings a refreshing and reflective perspective on how we should go about building and investing in companies that have world-changing potential!  Join us for yet another exciting episode in The Boardroom this week! If you are interested in learning more about Jasiel and the amazing work he does, follow the link here to his Twitter/ X page. --- Join us in creating social impact through a cup of tea by visiting www.nepalteacollective.com Support our podcast further by pledging your support through our Substack Channel: https://boardroombanterpodcast.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=2myauy

D'ici 2050, sept personnes sur dix dans le monde vivront en milieu urbain. Dans cet épisode, on explore l'urgence de réinventer nos villes pour les rendre épanouissantes pour l'humanité, loin de la vision de la ville étouffante et démesurée avec des gratte-ciels à perte de vue et des voitures volantes. Quels sont les grands enjeux de nos villes face aux changements climatiques ? Comment faire cohabiter les cités intelligentes ultra-connectées et la nature et sa biodiversité ? Quels rôles peuvent jouer les entrepreneurs dans le développement des villes durables ?Pour répondre à ces questions, Aurélie Neirinck reçoit Sybille Mertens, chercheuse et professeure à l'Université de Liège, Sylvain Boisson, bio-ingénieur et fondateur de Vivus, Clarine Constant, architecte et co-fondatrice de WeCover et Audrey Lebas du Smart City Institute. Dans cet épisode, nous décryptons l'Objectif 11 de développement durable de l'ONU « Villes et communautés durables » et tentons, à travers le prisme de l'imagination et de solutions concrètes, de proposer de nouveaux possibles. CréditsAsk Them est un podcast réalisé par le VentureLab et produit grâce au soutien de la Loterie nationale et ses joueurs.Accompagnement : Les VisionsMusiques : libres de droitExtraits : BESSON, Luc (réalisateur), Le cinquième élément, 1997

 Lauren learned early in her life that failure is part of growth. Rather than stifle her growth by aiming for perfection, she embraced taking on new challenges and has flourished. Lauren has worked for some of the most prestigious academic institutions including Harvard and Wharton Business Schools. Through her work she has traveled to over 30 countries and fostered relationships with global executives and political leaders. She has been tapped for a wide range of roles including Sr. Program Manager for Wharton's Executive Education Program, Deputy Director for Global Markets, Head of Communications and Outreach for Harvard's Humanitarian Initiative, Director of Emory's Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and Research Faculty at Georgia Tech's VentureLab which is ranked #2 worldwide among university startup incubation programs.On today's episode, we discuss her remarkable career including:Her two year pause in the middle of her senior year of collegeMaking a strategic career move to Atlanta after a career of onlynessHow she draws from past experiences to foster confidence in taking risksI can't wait for you to meet this amazing woman. Enjoy!Show Notes:Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn

Simon, très engagé dans la lutte contre le changement climatique, a le désir profond de participer à ce monde nouveau qui réinventerait nos modèles économiques, notre consommation, nos forêts, nos océans, nos modes de vie…. et c'est pas toujours serein qu'il avance dans ses réflexions.Il y a un an, il décide de lancer un projet pour revaloriser les biominéraux, tels que la coquille de moule, afin de réduire la quantité de déchets incinérés chaque année en Belgique. Un projet ambitieux qui contribue à son échelle à réduire l'empreinte carbone des grosses industries qui incinèrent et broient des déchets.Dans cet épisode, nous décryptons l'Objectif 13 de développement durable de l'ONU et tentons de l'outiller pour construire cette entreprise dont il rêve.Comment entreprendre dans un monde en mutation profonde ? Par où commencer ? Va-t-on assez vite ? Quel est le rôle des États pour encourager les entreprises dans un modèle plus durable ? Comment prendre du recul face aux constats alarmants du réchauffement climatique ?Pour répondre à ces questions, Aurélie Neirinck reçoit Michaël Ooms, conseiller en durabilité et en bilan carbone et fondateur de Glimpact, et François Gemenne, spécialisé dans les questions climatiques et migratoires et co-auteur des rapports du GIEC.Ask Them est un podcast réalisé par le VentureLab et produit grâce au soutien de la Loterie nationale et ses joueurs.Accompagnement éditorial et technique : Les VisionsMusiques : libres de droit + musique de Maxime LhussierExtraits :Avant l'orage (Camille Etienne), 28 mai 2020, Réveillons-nous, https://youtu.be/1Mw5ADaHyFoLimit, 9 décembre 2021, Jean-Marc Jancovici - "Oui, c'est un peu la merde" | LIMIT, https://youtu.be/AOJzHwhvWnQ?t=1

In this edition, I speak with Amee Parbhoo, Managing Partner of Accion Venture Lab, a leading global seed-stage investor in inclusive fintech startups. Accion Venture Lab is part of Accion, the pioneering nonprofit that has been investing in financial inclusion for the last six decades.I was excited to speak with Amee because she's on the front lines of identifying technologies that expand access to capital and financial services.In addition to getting an update on the fintech landscape, I was particularly keen to hear Amee's thoughts on how she sees the sector evolving — from one in which fintechs enabled the provision of traditional financial services, to one where startups are developing vertical-specific solutions with embedded finance. Amee shares a few of the verticals and themes she's particularly excited about, as well as a superb book recommendation … one of my favorites, in fact.Thanks, as always, for listening. I hope you enjoy this episode — and if you do, you should share it with friends, and if you feel so inclined, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts so that more listeners can discover this type of content.This podcast was recorded in April 2023.---Learn more about Accion Venture LabRead the Center for Financial Inclusion's report Green Inclusive FinanceGrab a copy of Katherine Boo's Behind the Beautiful Forevers---Music credit: Daniel Allan, “Too Close” released on Sound. You can learn more about Daniel's community-owned DAO that underwrote his latest EP here. (Disclosure: In addition to the “Too Close” NFT, Portico's founder Michael Casey owns $OVERSTIM tokens, as well as many other music NFTs; one of his Sound collector profiles is available here).

The growth of startups has increased tremendously in the last decade. But bringing a successful innovative business from 0 to 1 is one of the hardest things you can undertake. A lot of people keep creating companies with good ideas or even great ideas but cannot launch the company for one reason or another. It could be a lack of funding or something as simple as knowledge of where to start. And that's where groups, consortiums, and especially companies like ventureLAB come in. Today, Kevin Blevins talks to Avinash Persaud, Vice President of Hardware Catalyst at  ventureLAB, a leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies. ventureLAB is Canadian-based and is led by seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders with decades of industry experience. In this episode, you will learn about the challenges faced by hardware technology startups and the role of organizations like ventureLAB in supporting their growth. You will also get to hear more about the types of infrastructure and labs available to startups at ventureLAB, as well as what companies can expect in the first few months of working with the organization.  What You'll Learn in This Episode: Avinash's background in engineering  (2:34) The semiconductor industry and its future (13:31) The need for more diversity in the semiconductor industry supply chain (16:14) Why ventureLAB chose to partner with Siemens (25:11) The screening process at ventureLAB  (22:28) What start-up companies can expect working with ventureLAB (28:20) Connect with Avinash Persaud: LinkedIn Website Connect with Kevin Blevins: LinkedIn

Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Eric Blatt, who advises emerging companies on intellectual property issues and strategic transactions. As an accomplished litigator and former patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Blatt speaks and publishes frequently on intellectual property and other issues relating to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program—a federal program that annually awards approximately $5 billion to startups and small businesses conducting high-impact R&D. Blatt also serves as a mentor with several accelerators, including the U.S. Navy's SBIR/STTR Transition Program, the Department of Energy's Startup Studio, and Georgetown University's Venture Lab. Additionally, Blatt is a member of the IP Committee for the Small Business Technology Council, which is an education and advocacy organization focused on the SBIR program.

"This whole thing with ChatGPT is just history replaying itself. We need to stop viewing tech and innovation as a veritable silver bullet for all the world's problems and instead understand that it can actually scale inequities at warp speed." Feminuity co-founder and CEO Dr. Sarah Saska walks through the current relationship between DEI and tech, before tracking the dangers of biased data and bad faith users on generative AI. Sponsored by ventureLAB and Invest Ottawa.    

Timestamps: 01:55 - Getting into entrepreneurship 09:16 - IFJ, Venturelab and Venture Kick 17:34 - Where the name "Venture Kick" comes from 33:05 - The importance of foundations 45:12 - Where the Swiss ecosystem is headed About Jordi Montserrat and Beat Schillig: Jordi Montserrat and Beat Schillig are the co-founders of Venturelab, a set of flagship startup programs to support the best entrepreneurial talents in Switzerland, including Venture Kick, Venture Leaders, the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award, and Innosuisse Startup Trainings. Jordi holds a MSc in Rural Engineering/Geomatics from EPFL and previously worked at companies like ITV Geomatik and PSE Parc Scientifique. Beat holds a BA in Marketing from HSG, is the Founder and President of IFJ - Startup Support, and has been investing privately in startups since 2001. Venturelab was created by Jordi and Beat back in 2004. It began as the National Entrepreneurial Training initiative, which was mandated by the Swiss Innovation Agency to IFJ, the Institute for Young Entrepreneurs, based in St. Gallen. Today, Venturelab operates as an independent spin-off of IFJ. It arose out of a basic problem: Swiss startups would highly benefit from business training, but as they are startups, they cannot afford it. Jordi and Beat decided to create a startup program which would get funds from generous third parties interested in working with startups, and thus be able to train startups “for free”. They receive funding from big corporations, like Swisscom and Post Finance, but also from philanthropic foundations like Gebert Rüf. Different branches of the Venture family focus on different things: Venturelab serves to develop the startup's pre-seed idea, IFJ helps startups with incorporation and other legal issues, and Venture Kick “kicks” them out onto the big bad world of investors, customers and competitors. They receive over 700 applications every year, and look at aspects like founder background, founder values and the viability of the business idea itself in order to select the startups they would like to work with. For the time being they have no ambitions of going beyond Switzerland. First they feel they must encourage a higher percentage of Swiss PhD graduates to go into entrepreneurship. But their results so far are by no means unimpressive: out of the CHF 4b raised in Switzerland raised by startups, CHF 1.6b was raised by Venture Kick alumni, and 90% of all Swiss startups have somehow participated in Venturelab initiatives. Memorable Quotes: "Foundations are much quicker in their decision making process than the state, and they're free to make much bolder investments." "The money raised in Switzerland by startups has risen to CHF 4b. CHF 1.6b of that amount was raised by Venture Kick alumni." If you would like to check out our previous Gebert Rüf bonus episodes, check out our conversation with Tobias Kistler and Igor Fisch. Don't forget to give us a follow on our Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Linkedin accounts, so you can always stay up to date with our latest initiatives. That way, there's no excuse for missing out on live shows, weekly giveaways or founders' dinners!

"The deepfake technology that is part of this new rise of generative AI tools I think will have a very deleterious effect on the current state of cyber defences." Plurilock CEO Ian Paterson discusses the economics of AI cyber threats and Canada's response with Bill C-26. Sponsored by ventureLAB and Invest Ottawa.

Entrepreneurship, when done well, creates a great impact on people, communities, and the world. Especially when grounded in faith, businesses go beyond profitability and aim for the welfare of employees and bring about the transformation of individuals, families, and communities. In today's episode, we talk to Tim Metzner of Coterie Insurance about his entrepreneurial journey. From co-founding two startup companies to striking out on his own to create a commercial insurance startup, Tim has been operating his businesses in the context of building a great culture and in fulfillment of the mission that God has called him to do. It is by attracting good employees and influencing and helping them flourish as persons that he creates a great impact on people, their families, and society. Click now and learn why earning money alone won't keep your people committed to doing meaningful work for you. Key Points From This Episode: Tim shares the highlight of his week, his background and how he got into entrepreneurship.How Tim made the decision to leave his tech job and start his own entrepreneurial journey.Tim talks about the two startup companies he helped found: Differential and Oceans.Tim talks about Coterie Insurance, his next business venture that merges insurance and technology.How the merging of faith and business gets an entrepreneur through business challenges.How can entrepreneurs impact and change the world?Tim shares failures that taught him valuable lessons.Tim talks about his vision for Coterie.Tim answers the mentor-minute questions.Tweetables:“When employees feel empowered, listened to, and cared for, when you have a great culture, they're more productive, they are more loyal, they want to come to work. There's a different level of energy and impact that they have on their work and their co-workers that they wouldn't have otherwise.”“Whatever that next big thing is, you should work hard for it but bring God into it. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Tim Metzner on LinkedInTim Metzner on TwitterCoterie InsuranceOCEANDifferentialAbout Tim MetznerTim Metzner is co-founder of Coterie, an API-based commercial lines insurance startup. Coterie empowers agents and brokers to secure coverage for small businesses faster and easier than ever. Previously, he was co-founder of Differential, a leading digital product studio, and of OCEAN, a faith-based non-profit organization that teaches, mentors, invests in and gathers entrepreneurs around both business and biblical principles critical to their success. Tim is currently an active member of the Board of Directors for all three organizations. In addition to his direct contribution as a co-founder, OCEAN and Differential have spawned dozens of venture-backed organizations that have raised millions and created hundreds of jobs.Tim is very active in the Cincinnati entrepreneurial community which, among other efforts, has included bringing Startup Weekend to Cincinnati, serving on the Advisory Board for NKU's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, serving as an EIR for the University of Cincinnati's Venture Lab, as well as being an active mentor to entrepreneurs and students in the region.In addition to his volunteer and entrepreneurial endeavors, one of his greatest joys and challenges is co-leading his four young children (Nolan, Owen, Faith, and Emma) with his wife, Kristy.

Josée Pharand, Director of IP Programs and Policies at ventureLAB, explains how ventureLAB supports innovators and their IP in the Canadian innovation ecosystem. Tune in for a discussion about choosing between patents and trade secrets, and learn how many accelerators and incubators help companies grow without asking for any stake in their IP, equity or future revenues.Discover online: https://www.venturelab.ca/news/intellectual-property-101

Für Start-ups in der Schweiz wird es ungemütlicher. Die hohen Zinsen haben zur Folge, dass das Geld der Investorinnen und Investoren nicht mehr so locker sitzt wie bisher. Stefan Steiner, Co-Leiter von Venturelab, ist aber zuversichtlich, dass dies zu einer gesunden Beruhigung im Markt führen wird. SMI: +0,5%

2:32 Labiotech.eu news4:45 BioInnovation Institute20:18 IASP37:38 JLLThis week's guests on the podcast are Bobby Soni, chief business officer at the BioInnovation Institute, and Harriet Edwards, International Association of Science Parks (IASP) media and community manager.We also have our weekly chat with global commercial real estate services company JLL, and this week it is with Travis McCready. IASP to host World Conference on Science ParksThe 39th IASP World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation is set to take place in Seville, Spain, from September 27 to 30. This year's theme is Green and digital change powered by innovation: The role of innovation ecosystems. The IASP is active in 77 countries, and has more than 350 members. Its mission is to be the global network for science parks and areas of innovation, and to drive growth, internationalization and effectiveness for members.It coordinates an active network of managers of science/technology/research parks, innovation districts and other areas of innovation, as well as enhancing new business opportunities for members and their companies.More companies enter BioInnovation Institute Venture Lab programNine ventures and two projects have become the latest addition to The BioInnovation Institute's (BII) Venture Lab acceleration program for early-stage companies. BII is an international commercial non-profit foundation based in Denmark, which incubates and accelerates life science research.The cohort consists of nine ventures plus two corporate-sponsored innovation projects from Novo Nordisk – all strategically aligned with BII's focus on developing scientific initiatives for the benefit of human and planetary health. Designed to help build research-based ideas with high-growth commercial potential into viable start-ups, BII's 12-month Venture Lab program supports business acceleration, scientific and team development, and provides a risk-free convertible loan of €500,000 ($496,700) plus access to labs and offices at BII's entrepreneurial ecosystem in the center of Copenhagen. In becoming a part of the Venture Lab program, the early-stage companies also get an opportunity to apply for an add-on opportunity of up to €1.3 million ($1.3 million) through BII's new Venture House program.

Host: Brian from Gurufi.com for GMAT ClubGuest: Andrea Flores from IE universityAndrea Flores is a professional in the higher-education sector with over 10 years of experience, currently Head of Global Recruitment at IE University in Madrid, Spain. Her passion is to see education shape the future of society and how, through sharing IE University's values of humanities, entrepreneurship, social responsibility, and innovation, she can have an impact on the leaders of tomorrow. She currently manages the Global Recruitment department for both graduate and undergraduate degrees at IE University across the five schools, including IE Business School and the MBA programs. Her purpose is to provide candidates an experience in line with IE's vision of the future, to recruit the best talent globally. Episode Summary:0:00 Introduction to the podcast2:10 Introduction to Andrea Flores from IE Business school2:50 Entrepreneurship at IE Business school5:20 Area 31 and VentureLab at IE Business school7:40 The type of students that can thrive at IE Business school12:50 Startup lab at IE business school13:50 Return on Investment of an MBA16:35 Why is ROI important?19:10 what do you mean by “purpose”? The purpose of doing an MBA or a life purpose?20:50 best ways to calculate the ROI of an MBA29:50 What is good vs a bad ROI?32:00 Can a business school experience really help me find my purpose?35:10 Consultants corner: Sam and Nina from Gurufi.com answer the question "How to talk about failure in the context of a business school application?”45:40 Closing

In this episode, our host Giovanni Lauricella and our guest Dan Gelvan discuss the importance of hard-work, talent and luck, what he is doing with t-style, why he prefers venture studio over incubator, how to work with family offices, the pigeon model of running a board, why as a VC you always have to look at the next round and not the one you are currently investing in, the value of a family office, the importance of a board, what makes Israel's ecosystem so great, and so much more. Dan Gelvan LinkedIn t-syte Website Project Medtech Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn

Peter Chung is an artist, designer and Co-Founder/CEO of foodscape INC.  His life's work has revolved around culture, food, and technology.  His startup journey has received support from Wharton's Venture Lab, Hustle Fund's Angel Squad and Thought Leaders from companies such as Nike. Peter's newest venture is the release of Bobaface, a matching game where you can win actual boba drinks!  His team also have NFT's of the characters and you can join their community! We talk about mental health, ways to solicit feedback from your colleagues and make positive changes to your behavior, and the intersection of technology and food! Download the game in your app store!  ========================================== This episode would not be made possible without Sparxo who has the vision to build technology that helps communities connect. Their first product is an event ticketing platform that makes it easy for event producers to sell tickets directly on their brand's or organization's website. With Sparxo, it is easy to create a ticket checkout experience with multiple ticket options and add photos and videos to a customized event details page. If you're an event producer, check out sparxo.com/thecolorofsuccess/.  Mention the Color of Success during signup to receive 50% off Sparxo fees for the first event you host using Sparxo Ticketing. From Nightclubs to Yoga Retreats, brands that care about bringing people together to create great experiences trust Sparxo.

Learn what a real angel investor looks like and what a real angel wants in this conversation with Bill Midgette. Today, Bill leads Fairburn Equity Partners, and is an active angel investor focused primarily in the southeastern United States. He is also an active mentor of early-stage technology companies through Georgia Research Alliance and Georgia Tech, with the Advanced Technology Development Center and Venture Lab.  Bill serves on the Boards of Directors of Carbice Corporation, Quest Renewables, Inc., Oncolens, Atlanta Technology Angels and the GRA Venture Fund. Further, he sits on advisory boards of seven companies focused primarily on healthcare and material science markets.Over his career, Bill led the development and commercialization of new product technologies in the medical device, bioscience, and advanced materials markets through R&D investment, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and acquisitions. He also holds two patents on commercialized medical devices, with a third pending.

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about how we can support young girls to become more confident and, hopefully, avoid some of the challenges we've faced. My guest, Leslie Coles, shares her Impostor Syndrome story and offers practical advice and strategies for all of us who want to empower girls to become confident women. Many of these same strategies can help us grow our own confidence as well!To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionAbout My GuestLeslie Coles is passionate about the power of innovative education to change the world. She is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Moms as Mentors®, a non-profit dedicated to giving mothers and other caregivers the tools and opportunities to raise girls to become confident female leaders, particularly in areas where women are underrepresented (including STEM fields, entrepreneurship and politics). Leslie also manages the game-based assessment projects in the Playful Journey Lab at MIT and is an ambassador for She+ Geeks Out. She+ Geeks Out is an organization that offers diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops, as well as a safe and welcoming community of womxn and their allies in tech and tech adjacent fields. Previously, she served as Director of Programs for VentureLab, an organization focused on creating the next generation of innovators and changemakers through entrepreneurial learning. Prior to that she was Director of Strategic Initiatives & Programs at the National Coalition of Girls' Schools, where she took the lead role in implementing programs that advanced their mission to empower girls to be influential contributors to the world.Here is a link to the Moms as Mentors "How to Be a Confidence Mentor" tips and resource guide. Learn more about Moms as Mentors at momsasmentors.org and contact the organization with any questions at http://www.momsasmentors.org/contact-us.

BONUS: Creating Your Children's Books For Expat Parents - with Alex Bute Alex has co-founded and is leading CUKIBO, a start-up meant to revolutionize the kids' books of today by combining tech and Print-on-Demand publishing. CUKIBO has no printer, no inventory and no shops. He put together a top team, deployed live within less than 10 months, with raving feedback, first revenues and first B2B clients across Europe and US. They concluded cooperations with Luzern and Zurich's Universities of Applied Sciences, accepted in programs & accelerators: SEIF Impact Academy, Innosuisse & VentureLab, VentureKick, Google Mentorship and Ads Collaboration. Give the gift of Cukibo to your child: https://cukibo.com ----- Get FREE access to the Community Toolkit with additional trainings recorded by the guests for you: http://inside.booksmind.com (previously I called it Mentors Library). ----- Hook up with my open community group on Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/GH4BCC ► CONNECT WITH ME! Website ➡ https://www.booksmind.com Facebook ➡ https://www.facebook.com/edevanrich Twitter ➡ https://twitter.com/edA1rich LinkedIn ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/edevanrich/ Instagram ➡ https://www.instagram.com/edevanrich/ YouTube ➡ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzU_IfFly80wp25uRaAP7_A

What Is The Pi Shop & What's Happening For Entrepreneurs In The Central Valley........The Pi Shop is a Product Business Incubator located in the Central Valley of California.The Pi Shop is a state-of-the-art Product Business Incubator offering focused and fully-integrated infrastructure and support to entrepreneurs and inventors who plan to design, test, refine, build and manufacture products or technology products.Our mission is to provide an atmosphere for collaboration, mentorship, instruction, knowledge, innovation and support for a new technology, manufacturing or product-oriented business venture.As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, we set ourselves apart from other incubators in that our staff includes a full time Engineer in Residence providing DIY engineering assistance. The Pi Shop's strategic partner is Blue Dolphin Design and Engineering who has been helping their clients for two decades transform their ideas into reality.As the recipient of a U.C. Merced Grant and established in conjunction with U.C. Merced's Venture Lab, our staff also includes a Grant Specialist that provides assistance to members in their efforts to write successful proposals such as SBIR and STTR grants.The Pi Shop is looking for great Producteurs (product entrepreneurs) to springboard to success!To find out more, please visit us at http://thepishop.org/Support the show (http://thepishop.org/donate/)

Join us for this special interview with Wendy Ozburn, owner of Blue Ribbon Buckle Co. as she walks us through her journey as an entrepreneur and the lessons she has learned while creating her product. You can find out more about Blue Ribbon Buckle Co. at: http://blueribbonbuckleco.com/.......The Pi Shop is a Product Business Incubator located in the Central Valley of California.The Pi Shop is a state-of-the-art Product Business Incubator offering focused and fully-integrated infrastructure and support to entrepreneurs and inventors who plan to design, test, refine, build and manufacture products or technology products.Our mission is to provide an atmosphere for collaboration, mentorship, instruction, knowledge, innovation and support for a new technology, manufacturing or product-oriented business venture.As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, we set ourselves apart from other incubators in that our staff includes a full time Engineer in Residence providing DIY engineering assistance. The Pi Shop's strategic partner is Blue Dolphin Design and Engineering who has been helping their clients for two decades transform their ideas into reality.As the recipient of a U.C. Merced Grant and established in conjunction with U.C. Merced's Venture Lab, our staff also includes a Grant Specialist that provides assistance to members in their efforts to write successful proposals such as SBIR and STTR grants.The Pi Shop is looking for great Producteurs (product entrepreneurs) to springboard to success!To find out more, please visit us at http://thepishop.org/Support the show (http://thepishop.org/donate/)

In this episode, we talk with Tami Arnold, a CPA's from our partners at Sensiba San Filipo......The Pi Shop is a Product Business Incubator located in the Central Valley of California.The Pi Shop is a state-of-the-art Product Business Incubator offering focused and fully-integrated infrastructure and support to entrepreneurs and inventors who plan to design, test, refine, build and manufacture products or technology products.Our mission is to provide an atmosphere for collaboration, mentorship, instruction, knowledge, innovation and support for a new technology, manufacturing or product-oriented business venture.As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, we set ourselves apart from other incubators in that our staff includes a full time Engineer in Residence providing DIY engineering assistance. The Pi Shop's strategic partner is Blue Dolphin Design and Engineering who has been helping their clients for two decades transform their ideas into reality.As the recipient of a U.C. Merced Grant and established in conjunction with U.C. Merced's Venture Lab, our staff also includes a Grant Specialist that provides assistance to members in their efforts to write successful proposals such as SBIR and STTR grants.The Pi Shop is looking for great Producteurs (product entrepreneurs) to springboard to success!To find out more, please visit us at http://thepishop.org/Support the show (http://thepishop.org/donate/)

When Johanna Sawalha's mother got divorced, she experienced what many kids of single parents do: being a listening ear for an overwhelmed parent. And so her career as a coach got an early start. Now Johanna stewards people into greater leadership who feel the call to purpose. She helps them sit through the discomfort of the storms, and change their inner climates to produce better weather. Watch this episode for a discussion about the confronting nature of our times, and suggestions for how to navigate it with greater ease. About Johanna Sawalha Jo is an Executive Coach and coach to high performers. She has particular expertise in coaching C-level professionals, building entrepreneurial companies, career building and transitions, as well as executive & leadership coaching and fast track sales force training. She has created & led executive coaching programs at, among others, the following New York institutions: The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership, The Learning Annex, SoHo House, as well as Stockholm School of Economics. Jo's also held a column in the trend watch magazine Modern Economy doing global analysis of world trends. She was Senior Vice President a New York based coaching firm teaching at MIT and Stanford Business School, with AOL, Sony and Conde Nast among their clients. Her clients range from high-level executives at Blackstone Investment Group to the Hollywood movie industry. Her client roster features Blackstone, The Port Authority, and during her five years in Texas The San Antonio Current and affiliated media companies, The Media Justice League, Turner Holdings, San Antonio Sports and VentureLab – a non-profit STEM organization for girls. In Texas, Jo also held coaching workshops at Our Lady of the Lake University for student body, faculty and staff, as well coaching politicians in local government. Connect with Johanna: Web  https://johannasawalha.com/ Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/johannasawalhaexecutivecoaching/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/johannasawalha LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannasawalha/   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR – KERRI HUMMINGBIRD SAMI I love mentoring women to rewrite the story of their lives through inner transformation, connection to essence, remembrance of purpose, and realignment to authenticity and truth. If you don't want to settle for anything less than a life of passion and purpose, book a Discovery Call and let's talk! Schedule today! http://bit.ly/2CpFHFZ FREE GIFT: The Love Mastery Game, an oracle for revealing your soul's curriculum in every day challenges. http://www.kerrihummingbird.com/play Do you lack the confidence to trust yourself and go for what you want? When you take actions towards your dreams, does self-doubt infect your certainty? Do you find yourself distracting and numbing while also feeling something is missing inside? Do you feel disrespected and like your wisdom is being dismissed? Do you have a hard time asking for what you need? You may benefit from healing the Mother Wound and reconnecting with the Divine Mother for love. Find out more at www.motherwoundbook.com You may be a member of The Second Wave, here to uplift human consciousness from the inside out by healing patterns of suffering that run through your ancestry. Find out about “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” and receive a guided meditation at www.thesecondwave.media READ an Excerpt from the Award-Winning memoir, Awakening To Me.

Marc Tarpenning, Co-Founder and former CFO of Tesla Motors speaks at The Pi Shop, detailing his entrepreneurial journey and how he and Martin Eberhard went on to create one of the most recognizable automobile startups in history........The Pi Shop is a Product Business Incubator located in the Central Valley of California.The Pi Shop is a state-of-the-art Product Business Incubator offering focused and fully-integrated infrastructure and support to entrepreneurs and inventors who plan to design, test, refine, build and manufacture products or technology products.Our mission is to provide an atmosphere for collaboration, mentorship, instruction, knowledge, innovation and support for a new technology, manufacturing or product-oriented business venture.As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, we set ourselves apart from other incubators in that our staff includes a full time Engineer in Residence providing DIY engineering assistance. The Pi Shop's strategic partner is Blue Dolphin Design and Engineering who has been helping their clients for two decades transform their ideas into reality.As the recipient of a U.C. Merced Grant and established in conjunction with U.C. Merced's Venture Lab, our staff also includes a Grant Specialist that provides assistance to members in their efforts to write successful proposals such as SBIR and STTR grants.The Pi Shop is looking for great Producteurs (product entrepreneurs) to springboard to success!To find out more, please visit us at http://thepishop.org/Support the show (http://thepishop.org/donate/)

In this episode, we are excited to be talking with entrepreneur, Lance Minnite. Lance discusses his new product, the Laundry Lance. .......The Pi Shop is a Product Business Incubator located in the Central Valley of California.The Pi Shop is a state-of-the-art Product Business Incubator offering focused and fully-integrated infrastructure and support to entrepreneurs and inventors who plan to design, test, refine, build and manufacture products or technology products.Our mission is to provide an atmosphere for collaboration, mentorship, instruction, knowledge, innovation and support for a new technology, manufacturing or product-oriented business venture.As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, we set ourselves apart from other incubators in that our staff includes a full time Engineer in Residence providing DIY engineering assistance. The Pi Shop's strategic partner is Blue Dolphin Design and Engineering who has been helping their clients for two decades transform their ideas into reality.As the recipient of a U.C. Merced Grant and established in conjunction with U.C. Merced's Venture Lab, our staff also includes a Grant Specialist that provides assistance to members in their efforts to write successful proposals such as SBIR and STTR grants.The Pi Shop is looking for great Producteurs (product entrepreneurs) to springboard to success!To find out more, please visit us at http://thepishop.org/Support the show (http://thepishop.org/donate/)