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¡Emprendeduros! En este episodio nos complace presentarles una actualización de Emprendeduros Ventures, el fondo de los Emprendeduros hecho DE la comunidad, PARA la comunidad. Revisamos las inversiones hechas por el fondo (BioEsol y Cabal App) y en donde se encuentran las empresas en las que hemos invertido. Nos dan también sus metas a corto, mediano y largo plazo. Para mas información sobre el fondo visita: https://emprendedurosventures.com/ ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Alejandro: https://www.instagram.com/salomondrin Rodrigo: https://www.instagram.com/rodnavarro Emprendeduros: https://www.instagram.com/losemprendeduros ¡Emprendeduros! En este episodio nos complace presentarles una actualización de Emprendeduros Ventures, el fondo de los Emprendeduros hecho DE la comunidad, PARA la comunidad. Revisamos las inversiones hechas por el fondo (BioEsol y Cabal App) y en donde se encuentran las empresas en las que hemos invertido. Nos dan también sus metas a corto, mediano y largo plazo. Para mas información sobre el fondo visita: https://emprendedurosventures.com/ ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Alejandro: https://www.instagram.com/salomondrin Rodrigo: https://www.instagram.com/rodnavarro Emprendeduros: https://www.instagram.com/losemprendeduros Para mas información sobre Cabal App: Sitio: https://www.cabal-app.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/app.cabal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cabal.app LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cabal-app Para mas información sobre BioEsol: Sitio: https://www.bioesol.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bioesol/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/bioesol Facebook: https://facebook.com/bioesol Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/bioesol

Venture Hustles is back with another eye-opening episode, as we explore the technological realm through the eyes of the prodigious Sardor Akhmedov. At just 25, Sardor is a serial tech entrepreneur, a thought leader, and a game-changer, reshaping the contours of technology, especially the mysterious world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Join Jack and Saj as they unveil Sardor's inspiring journey from Uzbekistan to the pinnacles of the US tech industry, discussing the challenges, sacrifices, and the immense passion driving him.In this episode, learn more about Sardor's perspectives on remote work automation, the intricacies of AI, and why voice technology might just be the future we've been waiting for. But it's not all tech! Dive deeper into the heart of this tech maestro, as he shares personal stories, from the prejudices he's faced due to his age to his ambitious goals for the future. Plus, get insights straight from the horse's mouth about the new-age myths surrounding AI, debunked for the tech enthusiasts among us.Whether you're an AI aficionado, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of technology, this conversation promises a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration. Click play to be a part of this enlightening chat!Keywords: Sardor Akhmedov, AI, Venture Hustles Podcast, Tech Entrepreneur, Voice Technology, Remote Work Automation, Uzbekistan Tech, Artificial Intelligence Myths, New Age Technology, Tech Innovations, Startup Journey, AI Future Predictions, Tech Consultations.---------------------------------------------ABOUT VENTURE HUSTLES ►Saj & Jack discuss Tech, Entrepreneurship and Startups. Venture Hustles Podcast embarks on a journey every week to explore what it takes to start and grow a company in the 21st century. No matter the industry, service, or product, there is always a formula to the steps that need to be taken in order to grow and scale a business. Find out the tricks of the trade for your industry by listening in every week as Venture Hustles brings on new guests that are industry experts and disruptors.PODCAST WEBSITE ► https://www.venturehustles.com/VIDEO VERSION OF PODCAST ►https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN6ywjsYXZFuorUZkgHad6ACLIPS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIqQNLB0suyKtNwOEsRGJAADD US ON ►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/venturehustles/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@venturehustles #venture #venturehustles #businesspodcast #startups #startup #tech #techpodcast #entrepreneur #entrepreneurpodcast #startuppodcast #nftpodcast #nft #blockchain #startingabusiness

John and Jay explore the records that brought bands back into the spotlight they used to bask in. Just... don't tell LL Cool J we used THAT word in the title, John lost our thesaurus and we couldn't think of another word. Listen to our podcast on other platforms—Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel:https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB-B79XM3gz_nEiESH3_duyGPeZlWgYgN&feature=share Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinyl-ventures/id1495409282Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS84MjE5NTMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi84sietJH-AhVFoYkEHeqcDocQ9sEGegQIARADFollow us! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vinylventurespodcast/

On the latest episode of Giving Ventures, host and DonorsTrust Vice President Peter Lipsett talks with Nicole Hoplin, president of Hoplin Jackson Charitable Advisors and representative for the Gregor G. Peterson Prize in Venture Philanthropy. The one-time $250,000 grant is awarded annually to a trailblazing non-profit newer than five years old. Tune in to learn […]

JB, Bradley, and Part-Time Dave all sit-down and exchange stories of spookiness and weird bumps in the night as they get ready for Halloween Season! 

On this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Amit, a seasoned technology professional with over two decades of experience in Silicon Valley. As a venture capitalist, Amit's focus lies in seed-stage applied AI investments, particularly in the realms of Digital Health, Automation (including automotive and robotics), and Enterprise solutions.Among his notable achievements, Amit played a pivotal role in the success of nuTonomy (a seed-stage venture acquired for an impressive $450 million) during his tenure at Samsung NEXT Ventures. He also contributed significantly to the triumph of Misfit Wearables (another seed-stage success, sold for $260 million) while at Norwest Ventures.Amit's background extends beyond investing; he has hands-on experience in product development and analytics, both at his startup venture, HealthIQ (which boasted a last disclosed valuation of $450 million in May 2019), and at Google, where he joined the company in its pre-IPO stage and experienced the challenges and rewards of hypergrowth.Born and raised in Brazil, Amit is a polyglot, proficient in three languages and fluent in two others. He's a true global citizen, having lived in five different parts of the world. Notably, Amit co-founded and has been at the helm of a non-profit organization since 2000. Through crowdfunding efforts, this organization successfully established a high school lab, a library, and even a hospital in rural India, benefiting a community of 100,000 people. For a more in-depth look at this inspiring journey, you can read about it [here](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-build-hospital-your-20s-using-crowdfunding-amit-garg).Amit's contributions to the world go beyond technology and venture capitalism. He's a sought-after speaker, having graced the stages of three TEDx events (San Francisco, São Paulo, Vitória) and the prestigious Global Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh. Recognized as a young leader (Global Shaper) by the World Economic Forum in Davos, Amit also champions sustainability, living in close proximity to carbon neutrality.In his personal life, Amit is an accomplished athlete, having completed a 70.3 Ironman, earned qualification for the Boston Marathon, and even conquered the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro. But perhaps most importantly, he possesses a delightful penchant for silliness that adds a unique and enjoyable flavor to his endeavors. Without further ado, let's dive into Amit's fascinating journey and insights on today's podcast." For transcript and show notes please visit this PAGE 

On this episode of the podcast Doug speaks with Matt Nordby the Founder and Managing Partner of Flume Ventures based in Incline Village. Matt is an amazing human with a really interesting career path. He was an young executive at Sun Microsystems, went on to start a company, which was later sold, then became the President of Playboy Enterprises , and is now currently in the role of managing partner at Flume. Flume is a non traditional venture fund with some really impressive partners including Scott McNealy from Sun and Dave Duffield from PeopleSoft and Workday. They have a unique thesis and are committed to supporting Nevada's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

When asked about the greatest challenges of scaling his business, David Charles echoes what we frequently hear from successful entrepreneurs: The biggest lesson is their own personal growth.  In Part II of this conversation with David, we get to hear about how he launched his brand and what it took to get started. Currently, he serves as the Co-Founder, CEO, and COO of MOOD, a surging e-commerce dispensary that produces legal, high-quality THC products tailored to set your mood. Mood only sources their plants from small family-owned cannabis farms. Their product is a cannabinoid that still provides mood altering properties without giving its user a feeling of being overwhelmed. It's cannabis and technically not marijuana. And customers are raving. Today's episode centers around David's journey since he founded Mood, and we have so much to learn from him.  The biggest journey of entrepreneurship is a personal one It's no secret that Mood is a massive success. In their 1+ year in business, they have already upgraded their 5,000 square foot warehouse to a 30,000 square foot warehouse to accommodate their needs.  Mood hit a million dollars in just their second year in business, shocking David and Jake and exciting them about their prospects for the future.  But the biggest growth journey of all? It's personal. David admits that while he had launched many businesses, none have been as successful as Mood - leaving him feeling green and excited to learn as a leader. He grows each day into the role of CEO,  COO, and Co-founder, with an understanding that entrepreneurship is never perfect. For David, it's about evolution. Divide and conquer One of the most major pieces of advice David dispenses to other  entrepreneurs is: divide and conquer.  While people question him for dividing labor in his company, David stands by it. He hired a warehouse specialist and speaks highly of her work helping them scale the business. He also hired a client relationship specialist to interact with farmers across the United States who is experienced in the industry. Even the Co-founders enjoy a division of labor that makes sense for their respective skills. When others question his hands-off approach to leadership, David laughs. He's here to encourage, foster growth, and give his staff the tools they need - not to control their every move. Much of their success can be attributed to this divide and conquer strategy of growth.  Next steps: scale and sell For some people, success means doing the same thing for their entire career. But not for David Charles. As an experiential entrepreneur, he knows that he doesn't want to stay in one place for too long. He takes the lessons he learns and avoids stagnation by trying something new.  Now, he dreams of scaling the company even further and selling it to a worthy successor. He strives to set goals that will ensure the company's success - long after his nomadic lifestyle takes him in a new, exciting direction.  Enjoy Part II of this conversation with the unstoppable David Charles… Quotes “Financially, I was in no place to fund an inventory-focused business with a warehouse and tons of equipment. His approach was, you do most of the work. He told me to do the marketing and he would be an investor. But then Jake went from being an investor to being in the trenches as voraciously as any Co-founder I've ever seen.” “The industry is dominated by con artists and low quality operators. The industry as a whole is just not very professional. But it was really important to us that this time, we were going to deliver the best quality product for our customers.” “We did a million our second month. Who wouldn't get psyched about that?” “We work with 30 to 35 small organic farms across the USA.” “There are a lot of people who are aware of the immense benefits of THC, and they just don't know where to get it. But now they can access this product legally and safely.” “We're shooting a documentary about each and every one of the farms we work with. We want to tell that seed to shelf story!” “There are ways to be compliant and lawful, while giving people the kind of experience they desire.” “We'd like to fundamentally quadruple the size of the company. We've nailed it, now it's time to scale. It. Then we'd like to exit the company when we've taken it as far as we can take it.” “I'd like to get involved with charity. I'll be able to make a difference in any way we want. I'd love to help animals, and I'd love to get a goat farm.” Links mentioned in this episode: Visit the website for Mood at https://hellomood.co/  Connect with David on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-charles-b105911a5/  Read an interview with David on imensch at https://ideamensch.com/david-charles/#:~:text=David%20Charles%20is%20a%20growth,tailored%20to%20set%20your%20mood 

On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an investor discussion was led by our own Established Co-CEO Jen Consalvo at a pitch event we hosted online a few months ago.    The panel included Dahna Goldstein, who is the Chief Investment Officer of Halcyon and Co-Managing Director of the Halcyon Fund. Phoebe Van Duinen was also on the panel, and she is the Principal and Investment Manager at Halcyon and is responsible for the end-to-end process of social impact investing through their three capital vehicles, VC Fund, Angel Network, and Microloan Fund.    Lastly, Olivia Goldstein also participated in the chat. Olivia is the Vice President at StartFast Ventures.    We also again shine a light on an amazing company in our ecosystem. Today, that company is Keepers, which is an all-in-one app providing full housekeeping management. They are saving short-term rental hosts time by integrating directly with their Airbnb and VRBO calendars so that as soon as a reservation is created, a job notification is sent to all housekeeper users. Learn more about them at: www.uskeepers.com    We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: www.est.us/join       Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us      Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: www.soty.link/ESTYouTube         ***  Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource.     Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: www.startupofyear.com       The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment.      Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: www.est.us    Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us

Lombardstreet Ventures è un fondo di venture capital che ha raccolto 55 milioni di dollari dai suoi inizi e ha già investito in 68 startup attraverso 2 fondi, con un ottimo track record, e hanno un terzo fondo in partenza in questi mesi. Luigi ci guida tra le regole della Silicon Valley e ci racconta del luogo che, con tutte le sue contraddizioni, rimane un mito per ogni appassionato di tecnologia. Inoltre, come vi abbiamo già segnalato nella prima puntata, tramite a loro newsletter, Silicon Valley Dojo, raccontano la Silicon Valley, all'ecosistema dell'innovazione italiano. Vi consigliamo di seguirla.  SPONSOR Questo episodio è sponsorizzato da Westwing, il negozio online di Home & Living preferito in Italia dove potrete trovare un grandissimo assortimento di prodotti per la vostra casa, dei brand di design più famosi, ma anche della loro Westwing collection. Westwing ha deciso di offrire a tutti gli ascoltatori di Made IT uno sconto del 15% su vi basterà inserire il codice MADEIT al check out. Avrete il 15% di sconto, valido fino al 30 settembre, per cui affrettatevi. https://westwing.me/madeit RINGRAZIAMENTI Vogliamo ringraziare BAIA, la Business Association Italy America, per la loro partnership. BAIA è un'associazione non profit che opera nella San Francisco Bay Area dal 2006 e ci sta aiutando a promuovere questa serie con i loro membri.  BAIA è gestita da un gruppo di professionisti italiani a San Francisco che crea opportunità di networking professionale all'interno della comunità italiana e italo-americana, facilitando lo scambio aperto di conoscenze tra l'Italia e gli Stati Uniti attraverso eventi per manager e imprenditori in Silicon Valley. Più informazioni sul sito baia-network.org e se siete in Silicon Valley vi consigliamo anche di iscrivervi alla loro newsletter. SOCIAL MEDIA Se vi piace il podcast, il modo migliore per dircelo o per darci un feedback (e quello che ci aiuta di più a farlo diffondere) è semplicemente lasciare una recensione a 5 stelle o un commento su Spotify o l'app di Apple Podcast. Ci ha aiuta davvero tantissimo, quindi non esitate :) Se volete farci delle domande o seguirci, potete farlo qui: Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeit.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeitpodcast⁠⁠⁠

Can you believe it's nearly Fall season already? September 25th marks the first day. But, it's always summer here at Catching A Wave...even if it's just in your mind! We've got a tune from an album The Richies in our Good Time segment celebrating it's 30th anniversary. Beth Riley has a deep track from The Beach Boys showcasing those amazing vocals in her Surf's Up: Beth's Beach Boys Break. There's another great Two-nami in the forecast...2 in a row featuring guitars by Elliot Easton on a rarity from The Cars as well as Elliot Easton's Tiki Gods and we drop a coin in the Jammin' James Jukebox to hear our selection of the week (The Sonics). Plus, we've got tunes from The Ventures, Mark Malibu & The Wasagas, Dogstar, The Surf Hermits, The Midnight Callers, Hipbone Slim, The 5.6.7.8.'s, The Creature Preachers, Dennis J. Leise, Poolhead, Amphibian Man, King Pelican and The West Mains!     Intro music bed: "Catch A Wave"- The Beach Boys   The Ventures- "Second Sun" Amphibian Man- "Path" The 5.6.7.8.'s- "Batman Theme" Dogstar- "Breach" King Pelican- "Dune Buggy"   "Good Time" segment: The Richies 30th Anniversary of Pet Summer (1993) The Richies- "Surfer Babe"   The West Mains- "Out Of Reach" The Surf Hermits- "When Waves Collide"   Surf's Up: Beth's Beach Boys Break: The Beach Boys- "Graduation Day" (studio version) Follow "Surf's Up: Beth's Beach Boys Break" HERE   The Midnight Callers- "What Goes Around" Mark Malibu & The Wasagas- "Invasion Of The Underdwellers" The Creature Preachers- "Necro A Go-Go" Poolhead- "Shake 'n' Spill"   Two-nami: Elliot Easton's Tiki Gods- "Sir Surfalot" The Cars- "You Just Can't Push Me"   Jammin' James Jukebox selection of the week: The Sonics- "Have Love Will Travel"   Dennis J. Leise- "Hey Man" Hipbone Slime- "The Hairy Shadow"   Outro music bed: Eddie Angel- "Deuces Wild"      

EP311 - Video Commerce with Qurate's Brian Beitler Brian Beitler is the Founder and General Manager of Live Shop Ventures, a video commerce initiative within the Qurate Retail Group, which is the parent company of HSN and QVC. Brian has also served as the CMO of Qurate Retail Group, in addition to many other interesting marketing roles in the retail world. We met Brian at Etail Boston and arranged this interview. We cover video commerce, differences in adoption between Western and Eastern Markets. The role of livestreaming, and the benefits of being a "commerce platform with video" vs. "a video platform with commerce." We also explore the origin on Live ShopVentures, it's first video marketplace on a mobile app, Sune, and the benefits on incubating a start-up within an established company. Don't forget to like our facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a review on itunes. Episode 311 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Thursday, August 31th. http://jasonandscot.com Join your hosts Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer at Publicis, and Scot Wingo, CEO of GetSpiffy and Co-Founder of ChannelAdvisor as they discuss the latest news and trends in the world of e-commerce and digital shopper marketing. Transcript Jason: [0:23] Welcome to the Jason and Scot show this is episode 311 being recorded on Thursday August 31st 2023 I'm your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I'm here with your co-host Scot Wingo. Scot: [0:39] Hey Jason and welcome back Jason and Scot show listeners Jason as you know one of the most common questions we get from our huge listing audience is about live streaming with e-commerce is it a big deal why is it seem to be growing faster in the East versus the west and how important is it to live live streaming so we thought we'd get a expert on the show as a guest that could help unpack that for us all and you better than someone who's LED marketing for numerous historic Brands and served as the CMO for the mother of all video shopping sites QVC / HSN and so that's exactly who we found, we're excited to welcome to the show Brian beitler he is the founder of mobile V Commerce app called soon and the general manager of live shop venters both part of the Keurig group. And I'm not sure Jason but that's a lot of words in the title but I think it's maybe half of the words in your title but welcome to the show Brian we're excited to have you. Brian: [1:36] Grateful to be here and I'll work on trying to lengthen the title so I can keep up with Jason. Jason: [1:41] Set your set your goals higher Brian. Brian: [1:43] Thank you for having me. Jason: [1:48] Brian we are thrilled to have you and as our listeners will quickly figure out and we are eager to jump into all this video Commerce stuff but before we do we always like to give the listeners a little bit of perspective about our guests background and where they're coming from and in your case it's a super impressive retail / consumer background so can you can you give us the version that your mom would share with her friends in the elevator. Brian: [2:15] Happy to do so so I'll back up a decade or two but I started well where I consider I started my career was at Mattel that huge toy conglomerate in fact they're very popular right now coming off of a I think a major hit movie. It's doing very well. Yes I think so has the rest of the world at this point but I started my career there and fell in love with the toy industry and thought that's where I would really spend. My entire career when I left Mattel. In the early 2000s I at the time was leading the core part of the Hot Wheels brand a dream job as a father and a former young boy. [2:56] But I thought I would give myself a taste of retail in the toy industry so I actually left metallic thought I would spend a couple of years on the retail side working with it. A brand I knew we all knew and loved at some point in our childhood called Toys R Us and truthfully I the reason I'm here today is I fell in love with retail there, and what was different for me about retail versus consumer packaged Goods was just the speed of retail it felt like it moved at light speed compared to kind of course EPG brand management, and you know I often tell the story you know working in those days to change you know the package on a five car pack took a couple of years to get it to Market and. I joined Toys R Us and we had this idea to launch a birthday club and. At the time I went to the CEO of the company John I learned and it was how quickly could you get it in Market could you do it in a couple of months. And that and I was often running and in love with retail and so spent a couple of years there and then just continued to be given these remarkable opportunities to work with, really amazing Brands and helping them reshape their narratives with their consumers or and or finding new Pathways new emerging ways, I could grow I was you know there at Bath and Body Works when we launched e-commerce we redesigned the site as a marketing site decided oh we might be able to sell something. Through here and that's been my journey so from from Bath and Body Works to Kohl's department store. [4:24] Then my hand in the bridal industry and private Equity with David's Bridal and then women's apparel and you know fast forward. A few few years and here I am at curate Retail Group. Working in what I think is an exciting future for digital Commerce. [4:42] All of those roles you know usually leading the marketing you know the marketing or e-commerce function for those various Brands and learning a lot making a lot of mistakes a lot of mistakes I'm getting a few things right every now and then, and you know kind of Landing in a pretty exciting place here at grea where we think we're going to do something you know again interesting a new in the digital space. Jason: [5:04] Yeah and a couple of fun facts brand you've LED marketing for for a bunch of those Brands you just mentioned and while you were doing that I was nominally helpful in building a bunch of the the backend e-commerce functionality for those same Brands and so I think without knowing it you've hated me your entire life for all the the features you wanted and didn't get or the the the pace of evolution so I just wanted to apologize publicly for all of that. Brian: [5:34] I appreciate that. Jason: [5:35] But one of the things I particularly love about your career is is I have this theory that, you know though all of retailers has been profoundly disrupted by digital but not all at the same time and so there were there are industries that are disrupted a long time ago and there's you know if you're a grocer or a car dealer you're probably getting disrupted you know right now and I feel like you serendipitously or maybe intentionally have have been in a bunch of Industries. Right at the peak of their disruption so your Toys R Us when when shopping online became a thing and then urine Beauty when that became a thing and then you are you are in the the the heat of the the apparel Wars online and now you're you're squarely in the v Commerce space and it's you know one of the things we talked about the most on the show so whether you did that on purpose or not congratulations on on surfing that digital disruption wave. Brian: [6:32] No I appreciate that I think much much of it was serendipitous I would say that the pieces that probably weren't was my desire to always work for, brands that were leaders in their respective category or industry and as I look back and reflect that's probably one of the things that has been the most rewarding and probably given me the best. Growth is being able to work with you know brands that were at the Forefront Mattel at the time was the leader in in toy manufacturing still still are. Toys R Us at the time was the leader in toy retail Bath & Body Works was the largest kind of. Bath & Body brand at the time Cole's was it was a chaser of you know kind of the discount Department space and ran past JCPenney's and Sears and its competitors and so that for me has been exciting because you know I think being with those who build powerful platforms, let you learn from the best and you know here I said today with curate retailgeek which owns QVC and HSN. You know the largest livestream platform on the globe by far the industry, leader having changed the landscape of how you could use television to shop you know some 35 years ago and continued it for nearly four decades now so that part of trying to work with brands that, I felt were really leaders in their space because I thought it would be a great place for me to learn has certainly been intentional and then this digital Crossroad just happened to kind of line up and almost all of those places at the time I was there. Jason: [7:56] That is awesome and today I sort of perceive you you are on the Leading Edge of the curate retailgeek Roop with your current responsibilities and I definitely want to talk about those but if I have the story right before you took on your current role you also had broader marketing responsibilities for the core QVC HSN Brands is that. Brian: [8:19] I did I did that's that's right I joined you know curate retailgeek rupe. And 20/20 is the chief marketing officer for QVC and HSN are two largest video Commerce businesses, at the time and you know fast forward we obviously are in the midst of those businesses are in their own form of transformation and disruption right for. In some ways you know you talk about a Crossroads, ask for businesses you know having come through retail when e-commerce was exploding and and Retail foot traffic was being affected as people. Spent more time online and less time in stores if you look at where accurate retailgeek Roop you know is today right streaming has remade the way we View television and so we've had to remake our business, there as well primary our audience used to be almost entirely on. [9:07] You know on cable or we reach over 100 million households in the US we used to reach all of those almost on cable and over the last several years is as people have migrated from cable to streaming services we've migrated our business we still reach 100 million households, but today we reach many of those through streaming services because they don't have cable subscriptions any longer and so, you know joining another business who was in the midst of transformation again was was somewhat serendipitous I was excited about the future video and video Commerce had use that, extensively at kind of my two preceding roles and so part of the excitement of joining curate was joining someone who is at The Cutting Edge of this but to your point that's been migrating, and then as we look at the future we said Gee what places do we really own, from an e-commerce perspective and we own the 10 foot screen the screen that you see in front of you from a living room perspective. [9:58] We do really well on the laptop you know the desktop for for e-commerce shopping like most traditional e-commerce retailers but as we thought about the small screen that wasn't a place where we had really built, for the future yet we thought were really well positioned we could certainly see what was happening in in Asia and the explosion of Live And mobile driven Commerce. And realize that that was going to happen here in the west as well. And felt like we were in a position to innovate around that but we needed to put some real Focus around that so you know about a year ago I stepped out of my role as Chief marketing officer of QVC nhsn, to build live shop Ventures and ultimately to launch the soon platform that we're going to talk about today. Jason: [10:42] Amazing and and I for sure I'm going to get into that but I did think you could help us clear up a few just basic questions about the industry first a I now have some some Envy because your TV is 10 feet at home I'm kind of jealous but the. You you call that V Commerce and I'm just curious like I hear all these different phrases all the time I hear people kind of talk about live streaming when they they don't necessarily mean live and video like is there a preferred label that you guys like to kind of describe this, this industry. Brian: [11:18] For sure we love the V e-commerce label in fact we think V Commerce will be the new e-commerce and what we mean by that largely is that, more and more consumers shopping experiences will be driven by video in fact if you look at today's youngest consumer right gen Z or the Next Generation Rising almost all of their Discovery happens in a video experience. If you think about it and it could come from one of the well-known video players right who's in this space Instagram which has become largely video Tick-Tock who obviously has led the way there YouTube. All of these places if I think about and I have so fun fact I have six kids, the youngest is squarely gen Z 12 years old the oldest is Millennial 29 years old and I watched their journey and most of their Discovery right the new trip they're going to take. The next meal they're going to make the next product they're going to buy the next television show they're going to watch is all coming through their video feed. Yet in the e-commerce space we're still largely dependent upon static images and or in the physical space on boxes and shelf talkers and that's just not the way that the rising generation discovers. Anything new. Scot: [12:34] Yep ingredient it's interesting you have a built-in test bed is that was that part of your strategy. Brian: [12:40] I think that that if. Scot: [12:42] We need more kids I need to get another generation. Brian: [12:44] If you went back in math my career I did a pretty good job landing at the right Brands and price basis for my for my kids ages the only one they might say I got wrong was the bridal industry I was a bit premature on the bridal industry, but but you know as I look back so we do we talk a lot about be Commerce and that for us means live it also means pre-recorded, right it can mean you know things that are that are behind the scenes it's anything that really leverages video to help tell the product and Brand Story to a consumer in a way that helps them make better decisions and get to yes faster. That's where we see the Innovation going that's where we see all brands needing to play we think it will look different in the west than it looks in the east. And that's because different consumers and different markets and different level of kind of retail development but we think it'll be globally relevant over the course of the next you know five to ten years. Scot: [13:37] Brickell as the entrepreneur host on the program Jason's a big company guy he's a you can tell by his title. He's corporate drone and he doesn't know who he works for half the time over there there's like he's like I think I have a boss but I don't know I don't know who approves my expense report Seymour, that's how big is a company and you know one of my favorite books is the innovators dilemma where and I'm sure you're familiar with it where you know most companies like tear you they were super Innovative and really did a ton in the category and you know a lot of them don't make it it's interesting to me that you're now working for a company that you know obviously. Is working to not get caught in that in most companies don't kind of sounds like and I may be reading too much in this you you either put your hand up and said I want to do this or they said we need someone to incubate this and you volunteered I'd love to hear the story of how your kind of like starting this company inside of a bigger company that that's interact to excuse you know the extent you can share our what you want to do that that's always interesting to hear because a lot of a lot of big companies don't do that. Brian: [14:39] No I appreciate that you know we feel, you know we I feel honored to kind of be in an organization and part of a company that's trying to lead that way Forbes just named, secure it retail one of the you know the country's top three hundred Innovative companies right so we're recognized for having thought about this space and we've innovated over the course of the last, 35 plus years if you were to look at what QVC nhsn looked like 30 years ago they look very different than what you see today both in the way that we reach interact with customers and so you know the story here you know I'll keep it relatively 34 for time sake but we were looking at you know the future of curate and looking for where we think, you know girls could come from I was obviously looking at that in my core role as Chief marketing officer I let our you know our insights and analytics team and we were looking at the consumer and we're looking at the businesses and the ages of and cohorts of consumers where we did really well and where we felt like, there was opportunity for us and one of those that was clear was we had an opportunity with the younger consumer and unlike many many brands that will often make the decision to go how do we stretch our brand younger it's one of the hardest things to do our view was to say. [15:49] We have a core customer we love our QVC and HSN customers 50-plus their affluent they have disposable income they love to engage with us and Us in this way as we think there is, potential for growth with still the 50-plus customer we have plenty of, consumers who can discover our experience who aren't you a shopping there and we think can fall in love with it but we did recognize hey there's a there's a rising generation that's that's embedded and videos embedded in the way that they operate, why aren't we doing anything there so I did raise my hand and talked a lot about you know that consumer and about the power of video and our expertise and, you know that with. David Robinson who was a new CEO Who had who had joined us in you know late 21 had a knife or for growth and an eye for the digital landscape and. You know started he started to think about where our future would would would lead and he knocked on my door. [16:45] Early and 22 and and we started to talk about what the future could be and how we might do that and decided he decided to establish the e-commerce Ventures is a new unit inside the organization and I join that team to help, you know lead a component of our Innovative future and so it does take having. A CEO that's got a mind for Innovation and you know the ability to say we're going to make the investment necessary to do that so. You know this isn't one of those I feel you know grateful for the fact that I get to work in this call it an intrapreneur setting. We're not chasing you no seed series a series B series C where we're going as a company we believe that we need to invest in the future and this is one of the ways that we can do that. Scot: [17:29] Yeah that's neat that you still sounds like you get the flavor of kind of a start-up within a big company but you can use infinite resources you guys have. Brian: [17:37] Yeah and that we think gives us an advantage and that that's true I we operate we don't have an operation in New York I soon is based in New York right are. QVC is based in West Chester Pennsylvania HSN is based in st. Petersburg Florida. Right so you know we set this up in a new location so that we could operate as an independent and entrepreneurial company but knowing that you know. Just an hour train ride away I've got hands and resources and folks that can kind of help us get through some of the tougher things of getting something off the ground. Scot: [18:09] Yeah exactly now do you have a pretty wide aperture what you could do so you could you say hey we want to just try something real fast on Tick-Tock or is your mandate it kind of needs to run through one of the mother ships or tap into. Brian: [18:24] No not at all. Scot: [18:25] The mothership or something. Brian: [18:26] No we have a very a very wide mandate most of the team comes from Industries outside of kind of are. Our CORE family fact most of the town I've hired has not been former or current QVC or HSN employees they have been, you know team and talent here based in New York City most of them which is where we found the talent pool that, looking forward to kind of build this future and we have a pretty wide aperture to test and try and that's we say we've been up for for several months now we're still we largely consider this the beta version because we are, finding the things that we think will be the best fit for the market and create the best experience for both consumers for Brands and ultimately for creators because we do the reason we refer to this as a platform is, we don't see this as just a one-dimensional or two-dimensional relationship you know brand to Consumer retailer to consumer, but we're also trying to build a place where creators can build a livelihood as well where Brands can create their own content to connect with consumers and where we've built kind of a new way for consumers, the kind of interact and discover new brands. Jason: [19:32] That is awesome and so it sounds like the soon mobile app is kind of the first public release from live shot Ventures am I thinking about that right. Brian: [19:42] Yeah it's the soonest kind of our first public facing you know component of the platform we have components that are that will face Brands and that will face creators to help round out this ecosystem that we think. We'll create a new way for you know these different constituencies to meet one another in a pretty exciting and interesting. Interesting way and they'll be more to share I'm not going to share a ton about those back-end Solutions at this point but there will be more to share in the future as we as we continue to round out the experience, we think it takes to really make this kind of new be Commerce mobile experience. Jason: [20:22] Awesome so maybe you can help it like paint us a picture like what is the unique value prop of soon like is it live is if e-commerce like is there a particular category focuses on or what's the. Brian: [20:35] Yeah to know it's appreciate you asking so look at the core of what we're trying to do is take the the style of video that is loved by a young consumer set column you know. Gen Z too early young Millennials we can't digitally native consumers what we mean by that that's a buzzword everybody said but we simply mean people that seem to have been born with an iPhone implanted in their hand, or some sort of device and if you go back up to 2007 when the iPhone and these devices launched we're looking at people to kind of get there. Hit their teens or younger in that view I look at you know the way that they navigate and that's kind of our core audience because they've grown up with this fat. Device being their primary form of discovering the world so that's our Target so our goal was to build. [21:23] An experience that would make sense to that to that audience so would be short would be fast could would be personalized. I would include the kinds of voices that they're used to hearing from that they trust and that they find credible. Would give Brands a place that are searching to find a pathway that are working so hard to build there. Their products but are can get caught in the jungle that are the very very large marketplaces would give these younger Brands these Innovative brands of place to meet the consumer and to be discovered and to be seen and to have their whole story told. You know it's one thing to just become a product listing on a. On a massive platform like Amazon or Walmart it's another to be able to have someone who understands the consumer tell your brand story so the value prop is to really build what we think is this entertaining. [22:13] Joyful serendipitous shopping moments where you can just discover Brands when you're when you're on the go we think. In some ways part of what. So wonderful about the e-commerce experience is also what's so difficult about the shopping experience and what I mean by that is e-commerce made it easier than ever to buy something. It also made it very difficult to just go shopping and if you think about the experience we used to love as teenagers by the way that gen Z teenager still allowed which is the notion of wandering a physical location a mall or a Target or pick your brand or. You know any of those physical experiences where you can just wander and things just inspire you and you you may have gone into by something you may have had an idea in mind you may have not had an idea in mind. But it was fun and it was a Pastime and it was, enjoyable just to go shopping digital Works differently digital is great if you know I need I need luggage for my trip to Europe I'm getting a backpack I'm going to take a three months and traveling through Europe. [23:18] You can go to the internet and I'll help you find the best backpack in the most array of choices at the price but if you just. Want to sit back and shop and so our goal was to build a platform where the Serendipity of shopping could come up again you could just thumb if you're standing in line at the. At the Starbucks or if you're standing in line at the store you're standing on the platform in the subway station, or you're sitting in class and you're done listening to the professor and you just want to see what might be in your feed that's relevant to you this could be as fun as opening Tick-Tock or opening Instagram. This would be opening shopping for the joy of. Jason: [23:52] I love that there's a this entrepreneur Julie rain Wainwright who founded real real and I don't know if she actually said this but she's always attributed with his quote the internet solve buying but broke shopping it's I. Brian: [24:06] It's a great quote I've heard I've heard that quote I'm not sure if it's hers or not either but I fully subscribe to and that's and that's the reality and so this is a way to bring it back in a way that we think is relevant to you know this. Young emerging audience who's up who's about to have a lot of spending power. Jason: [24:26] Yeah now I'm curious you've talked about this as a platform and it sounds like it's what I would think of as a sort of two-sided market place that you both have to you know recruit and keep happy a bunch of world-class creators that are creating content and you've got to recruit and keep happy in audience that consumes that content and buys stuff that shows up in the content and my am I thinking about it right in terms of it being a two-sided marketing challenge. Brian: [24:54] Yeah I think I think we've called three-sided because we think he have to keep the consumer happy you have to keep the brands and their Founders happy and then you have to, you know create something unique and special for creators who may or may not work directly for the brand that they're going to create content for, and so our thought process is thinking about all three of those audiences as we build and it's why you know we don't see this as a, you know as a Sprint but is building something that we think will be lasting because we're trying to build something that's going to be relevant and meaningful to all three of those participants in the platform. Will you operate as a marketplace right so we're not buying retail we're not buying inventory in the traditional sense right we're building the destination we're working to drive consumers to the destination we're working to source and find great creative talent that we think can build the right kind of content and then we're looking, and reaching out into the. You know into the Reit into the brand landscape to find Brands and products that we think would do well with this with this audience and so we got all three of those things kind of. You know working at once if that's not easy but sometimes the most rewarding things are difficult. Scot: [26:04] Yeah absolutely the marketplaces are hard because you're kind of building to businesses at once you get kind of the consumer and thus the demand and the supply side it can be. But once the network effects it going it's a great business but sometimes it's hard to kind of kick start them do you feel like you guys are at kind of like that product Market fit or you're still kind of. Experimenting and figuring out or like. Brian: [26:25] Yeah we think you know what we're excited about today is the engagement from the number of brands that have come on our platform has gone much faster than we expected. The consumer You Know download and engagement we're in that that nice stair-step each month each week of downloads, increasing on the platform so we feel that we're moving very strongly towards that you know that market fit place but that's why we say we're in beta right well when we're, one more there will declare that were there and we'll change the even the way that we go to market even more aggressively but we're excited about the early signs both the excitement from creators excitement from from Brands who come on board, and again the excitement from the early consumers who have engaged with us the early adopters and starting to experience the platform and so all of those things right now are very positive and. Giving us a lot of optimism as we think about the future. Scot: [27:25] There's wear it sometimes, great to be in a big organization when you're ready you can say hey we need a little distribution and suddenly you know you can you can turn that funnel on you got to be going to make sure you're ready for it and it sounds like you probably haven't you know you should definitely get out of beta for you do that but then even you know even you know how do you do the shoots the right way and you know, inside the work there's tons of just knowledge around streaming and video quality and I'm sure there's some interesting craters that overlap that would be fun to tap into it even brands that you know I'm sure if you were looking for a brand it's much easier being part of the larger or more brands are going to take your call versus you know Joe's startup LLC. Brian: [28:11] Yeah yeah I would say one of our I think that's well that's well well said one of our advantages right is the reality that for you know, for decades we've been helping small Brands become household names become very large businesses because we understand the power of live we understand the power of video and using it to help. [28:30] You know a Founder commercialize their their story and help it reach and reach an audience and so. For sure that is valuable as we talked to Brands who go hey this isn't you know this isn't just somebody out of there, out of the corner of their garage going hey we've got an idea for the future of video shopping this is you know the the leader in video and live shopping who said hey we're going to build a new platform a new experience for a new audience and, we're going to bring our expertise to video shopping to that to that platform and we're going to help you learn how to do it as a brand we're going to help you learn how to do it as a Creator both of those things have been very important, add helping us you know get to yes as we don't get a lot of NOS as we have conversations with Brands right now we get a lot of people excited, even in this early Journey even recognizing that we're in the beta phase because they believe in the business where you know we're over 300 Brands already interested in on the platform, at this stage and you know we're early on we launched in March. And so it's not been hard to get people excited about the potential here and I think part of that is because they can look to the parent of who's building this, and who's making the investment. Scot: [29:46] Yeah very cool would you say so that made me I'm a huge shark tank junkie and I always love when Laurie's on there because she always has that trump card of like, I can probably get you on HSN and everyone's like who so she could tend to get a good deal so then it made me think are you dealing with Challenger Brands kind of like you know things we people maybe haven't heard of or is this kind of like you know Kate Spade or whoever I don't want to go into details but like more long-term brands that are just kind of looking for a fresh new channel is there. Resonating. Brian: [30:22] Yeah so we have a lot of what we call emerging Brands and we can define those in a couple of ways right so there you know I'm an emerging, might have been around for 10 years or 15 years but they're just very tightly, geographically located maybe they just had a couple of stores and a little direct consumer website but they weren't really propagating their brand through there, back in the emerging and we have several brands that look like that we also have Brands there. Relatively young this could be year 1 year 2 year 3 right and they started as a direct consumer brand and they're looking for other points of distribution and other places to be able to tell their story. [30:58] But we've not preclude ourselves from from other brands that are better known and more, National in nature because again at the end of the day you know where our Focus has been, I'm in the early days is and it's because this is this is an area that works really well and video right or proper products that are problem solution oriented products and, Kelly's are great Brands who innovate and develop some new products that solve a consumer problem those do really well in video right now and if you think about, all the you know Tik Tok made me buy it friends you know so many of those products are built around the idea of hey we've got a new solution, a problem that you have or we've got a new take on solving a problem that has been solved a bunch of other ways but never quite solved this way those are the kinds of products and brands that do really well and we find those both in this emerging space and we also find. You'll also find it in some more established brands. But the focus has really been can we bring consumers content that's interesting to watch because what the product does for a consumer is. Have itself useful and highly valuable and that's if you spend some time on the app you'll see a lot of products, better focused in that in that regard and so you know we've not been exclusionary and by any stretch of the imagination but we do have a lot of young and fun emerging brands with some amazing Founders and some amazing founder stories behind them on plan. Jason: [32:23] That is awesome and Brian a fun fact about Scott like most people watch CNBC for Shark Tank and then they accidentally stay on for for Jim Cramer Scott's the one guy that watches CNBC for Jim Cramer and then accidentally. Brian: [32:37] Technics days I'm free. Scot: [32:38] I watched a shark fresh shark tanks on ABC come on. Jason: [32:41] Yeah. Fair enough Earth but inside not I keep telling Scott Scott keep saying hey we need to get on On Cue be on Shark Tank to get into QVC and I keep telling him that curate retailgeek has great merchants and if you have awesome product you can get in regardless of what whether you know a shark or not. Brian: [33:00] And that you know what that's so true Jason that in the reality is is that again if you have a great product curate wants to hear from you and that's and that's the truth and you know we understand what works well for our audience and we understand what works really well. For the video platform and if you bring it you can find your way there I will tell you we get a lot of submissions and for obvious reasons. But yeah you absolutely could find your way there without getting on Shark Tank although a little bit of notoriety never hurts. Jason: [33:30] Know for sure so I'm curious about a tactical element of soon it seems like you made a conscious decision to natively be a nap and and on the one hand. Like man you look at all the data and mobile apps are where it's at like that the overwhelming majority of all minutes spent on mobile devices are an app's you know the top apps have the best engagement and all this stuff but the flip side is, it's a brutally competitive space and it's like really hard to get people to download the app and then it's really hard to get them to to reuse it like I'm curious did you guys. Like debate about a mobile web experience versus an app and and decide that that's where you needed to be or how is that played out for you. Brian: [34:15] Yeah so we absolutely did they say it was probably one of the one of the bigger conversations right as we thought about our future and our Direction working with my team and and. Our partners to think about hey what's the best way to go forward and build a new shopping you know destination and we certainly researched all the hurdles. As well but we saw all the things that you highlighted in the beginning right the notion that, more time is spent on apps particularly from from the target audience we were going after the engagement is much higher the commitment once you have it as much stronger all of those elements that. This is going to be a heavier lift but it's going to be the right lift for us and. And we have to be committed we know it's going to take time but this is going to be the right lift because inside that app also it just gives you the flexibility to do and create some experiential things that just aren't as as. [35:12] They're just not as intuitive or as functional as they are in a mobile web app. Right so you know I'll give you I'll give you one of the features that we love that's just really hard to do in mobile web but amazing an app so you know part of our vision was to be able to create this window, shopping experience again right to bring the joy back to shopping we're literally as you thumb through things consider each one of those swipes the window, write as if you were walking down your favorite shopping destination and you know there's an amazing product with an amazing Storyteller so instead of being on a mannequin in a fixed window it's by a voice that, you know has some credibility and authority and as they tell you about that but what if you want to see more from that brand well you just swipe left. And you're into that brand store. Or what if you want to love what if you love this soon said what if you love this Creator we call them soon satyrs that's telling you the product and you want to do you want to see more will you just you know tap the screen and up comes all the video content that that person is created, doing that in a mobile app mobile apps just don't have the same kind of tactical functionality that you can build inside of an app I'll be realized, part of this if we were going to build a new experience we needed. [36:22] The flexibility in the capabilities to be able to use everything the mobile device gives to you you know ultimately we don't have haptics in our experience yet we will you know they're all those things that are that are native to the app experience that you know. Is opened up an iPhone and ultimately Android which are not on yet but will be in the future. That we wanted to be able to have access to to give it the richest experience even knowing we'd have some hurdles and getting apps downloaded keeping them on the device and getting people back to him. Jason: [36:52] I got it that totally makes sense another one that comes up a lot in a specially you mentioned it seems like adoptions a little earlier in China so I watched the Chinese Behavior a lot to sort of see a bit it predicts how things will evolve here and it's interesting there are amazing social platforms that had huge engagement that are all pivoting to become shopping platforms right so that's by dance that's we and then there are amazing Commerce platforms like Ali Baba and Team all that are kind of pivoting to become engagement platforms and so that's why you know ding dong live and Ali Baba live and all of these these things like I'm kind of curious do you have a position like in the long run what wins right being a a platform that has a lot of video engagement and adding Commerce to it which in the u.s. I guess that could be. Tick tock on Instagram or is it a platform that really is good at Commerce and adds adds the video engagement and so you know maybe that's that's obviously but Amazon or Walmart and then I assume like The Perfect combo of both of those is of course you guys. Brian: [38:00] Yeah so I'm not trying to sidestep but here's what I'll say, video wins video ends and I'll come back to it and here's a here's why I say that so do I think you know Tick-Tock and Instagram and all those who are building you know shopping experiences into their platform, have an opportunity to win and do conversate for sure do in fact I'll give you an example I often share. With you know Brands and others as I'm eating and it's a very simple question for both you Jason and Scott have you ever bought anything while you were in an airport. From a retailer awesome have you ever gone to the airport have you ever gone to the airport to go shopping. [38:36] Right so the reality is that airports have a purpose right which is they help you get from one place to another and it's a very valuable part of your life experience. But what airports learned is have had a lot of people in my space I'll bet if I put some stores in here for you those people will buy something that is for sure going to be true with these social platforms they have a lot of people in their space. [38:59] If they create opportunities for people to buy people will buy but the purpose for opening Tik-Tok is not to go shopping, and people are finding Pathways there because that's like that's a place where I'm at and I'm learning their shopping there so now I can do this so I know if I'm Atlanta I like Ferragamo I know in the Atlanta airport there's a Ferragamo so I can find my way there. As a as a consumer and make it a point to go there when I'm in airports where I know the brands that I like are at, but that's very different than then going to your favorite neighborhood street or going to your favorite you know mall to go to go shopping and so we think those places exist on the other side you have right you have what's happened in the physical space that's taking place in the digital space right so malls have tried to figure out hey shopping isn't enough to get people here I need restaurants and entertain I need other things that are engaging, and team on everybody else is going to go down that pathway as well and go hey, if I want to keep people here I need I need things that are engaging because consumers are expecting more well-rounded experiences from all the places that they go and so our viewers to say listen if you know let's just build something, that recognizes that that's what the consumer needs and wants and create a place we're going shopping and being engaged and being entertained is, in and of itself the point the experience and we believe there will be space for that for an experience like that but I think I think Commerce is going to happen. [40:25] In all of these spaces if you bring video to them I think it's going to happen on on you know brand own websites as they bring video that's the that's the core of it, and again if you step back and go well gee how much space is there you know retail such a fixed base well that's what we all said. You know 20 years ago when e-commerce showed up like e-commerce can't grow the retail space there's a fixed space it's going to be you know give some take some. At the end of the day retail is just larger as as the platforms and places, have continued to evolve and to explode if you think about the difference between where we are and you know where Asia is and where we see the Western markets I think part of this is understanding that I think Asia is unique in that there. Retail ecosystem you know take China it's just very different. From Mars when you consider the scale their population and how much of that is urbanized versus still you know in more agrarian spaces and so it's not exactly the bear to make the comparison between. [41:25] Those two spaces and you know they have different tastes and different preferences and so I think for us in the u.s. I think part of the difficulty has been we've been trying to apply. A formula from Asia to Western markets versus saying hey what's the formula that's right for Western markets and video. And let's let's take stock of understanding what the Retail Landscape looks like here what the consumer behavior and preference for shopping looks like here and then how do you build something that's around that I think brands are starting to figure that out I think we're, you know we're just at the corner we're probably today where e-commerce was in 2001-2002, right so we're on the verge of exploding but if you remember back in those days there were a lot of brands that we're saying yeah we're not going to need any Commerce site. And and then five years later everybody in the country headed e-commerce site. Scot: [42:17] Yeah that first of all you should have qualified your question I'm pretty sure Jason is gone to airports just to go to the Starbucks. That much of a Starbucks not or are you just like is muscle memory for him he's like I want to Starbucks he just ends up at O'Hare and he's like oh oh I don't have a flight but man this this latte is delicious. The so I started a company Channel advisor andqvc was an early customer of ours and I got to go on that behind the scenes tour where you can watch the production room and it blew my mind as an e-commerce person because it was like this pure intersection of data meet Stevie because you know the talent on are would have a may be mic'd up, and the producers say when you talked about you know how the vest feels they watch this I think it was like orders per second some velocity. And they would tell him to talk more about that and if a product didn't make a certain velocity there like next so it's really so I'm kind of thinking you know can you guys because you're you've got both sides of the marketplace are you giving your creators some really interesting kind of youqvc any HSN informed data on on you know. How how to make a better video and sell more product and that kind of thing or you may be too early in your journey but it seems like you guys Doug be like right in your strike zone. Brian: [43:40] No that's the you know that's part of the secret sauce that's why we're so excited about this space it's taking that learning and absolutely the analytics right that we're putting in place and ultimately the. That algorithms that will drive right the personalization feed and the coaching that's given not just to creators but then ultimately to Brands is all built around enabling their ability to be as effective as possible at producing a video and what works depending on the category so. That's core to what we are doing at Stone is using data to drive decisions around content to drive decisions around. The speeds that ultimately will be will be you know shared with consumers right to create as much likelihood or much potential for success as possible and you know you you hit on the head Scott right part of this and part of what's made. You know curate successful for so long is that what seems very soft. Is very data-intensive and using data to make those decisions and we see that as being one of our core attributes in our core advantages is a boat as we build. Jason: [44:51] That certainly makes sense Brian I'm sad because I know we're running up on time and I have one more topic I want to make sure I get in which is this whole debate of video versus live video and I know you do you think about QVC and there's a lot of scarcity built-in which makes the the live model make a lot of sense and in China a lot of it has scarcity of deals and things in the u.s. I hear a lot of people calling things live that aren't even live and so I'm just curious like what you know do you think it needs to be live or is it a place for both like what how do you guys feel think about the live versus store and play video Commerce. Brian: [45:32] Yeah so we use both at soon so we think live live has a role in the sense of creating excitement creating a bit of scarcity also creating the the Serendipity the moment and the authenticity and organic and credibility of the content most of the content. In our mind is shot or created live meaning we're not trying to do a bunch of takes and a bunch of edits of the work in fact I tell people all the time I said it's part of the magic of one of the longest running show Saturday Night Live it's one of my favorite shows maybe maybe part of your audience loves that show as well as right it's taped in front of a live studio audience and part of what makes that show so engaging. Right is that reality and the fact that there's room for errors or groom for mistakes you know you may see one or two but it just feels so, in the moment we think that matters a lot in the experience but today. I don't know I don't know the facts but I suspect a lot of SNL is watched after the fact. [46:29] But the fact that it was shot in front of a live studio audience is what makes it so engaging so what we think about video we talk about it live here we often mean look what we want this to feel is live like meaning it should feel like you're having a fantastic conversation sometimes it will actually be live. But the vast majority of the content is going to be consumed post life because let's be honest gen Z doesn't really meet anybody for an appointment anymore from a from a watch perspective right they watch things on their own time when it makes sense for them, and it fits into their their life that doesn't take away from the fact that if the offer is big enough, for the products right right they'll show up in force for a live moment and so we believe that you need both in order to. [47:15] To create something that's compelling but for us you know largely what we think matters is creating content that is done by people who really know how to speak, can do it in one take right because you know they're good at what they what they do and can bring that level of Candor to the. To the content and that's that's what we think really will resonate candidly with people of all ages we don't think this is that's just specific to young people that's specific to everybody, we love candidness, we love I think you open the podcast here saying Hey listen if you make a mistake or two we're not going to stop and rerecord and all those things right and you're going to listen part of what makes this so natural is when it's. Captured in the moment we think that's true for video Commerce as well. Jason: [48:00] That I love that that that's a perfect way to sort of describe that the approach it makes perfect sense to me side note the reason we do that on the podcast is because Scott makes so many mistakes that we couldn't possibly go back and fix them all. Scot: [48:15] Hey I think Brian was saying we're influent we're popular influencers that's how I. Jason: [48:19] I feel like he's like as an l and the Jason and Scot show are the two. The two top top tier entertainment vehicles I think that's very fair but Brian I'm super sad to report that we've used up our allotted time this has been a great conversation and we sure appreciate you taking time to talk with us. Brian: [48:39] I appreciate you having me on the show thank you so much guys. Scot: [48:42] Brian if folks want to learn more about your online thoughts or you are you an influencer yourself do you publish somewhere or you just want to encourage them to check out that. Brian: [48:54] No you so you can absolutely follow me on LinkedIn for sure I do Post. On occasion I'm not an avid poster right now because my head has been down here but please do that and then again I would encourage you to download soon if you have an iPhone you can visit us at soon dot live too. Hear more about this if you're a brand and you want to be a part of it part of what we're doing here please go to soon dot live you can fill out a form and and someone from our our merchandising team will reach back out to you for fairly quickly and get you connected but. Yeah thank you again for the time. Jason: [49:30] Brian we will put all those links in the show notes for anyone that wants to follow up with soon and until next time happy Commercing!

More startup tech companies and investors are looking to enter the defense industrial base, which RTX is one of the largest members of and pushing to expand through its venture capital arm.How this blue chip aerospace-and-defense hardware giant is taking on the role of business and technology scouting hat is the focus of this episode featuring Dan Ateya, president and managing director of RTX Ventures.The former Raytheon Co. was a player in the venture game before its merger with United Technologies to create RTX in 2020. But as Ateya explained to our Ross Wilkers, RTX formalized the venture fund as a means to link the corporation's own innovation agenda with the Defense Department's critical technology priorities.Also on the agenda for this conversation: what happens after RTX Ventures invests in a company, why the overall innovation and investment ecosystem is growing, and Ateya's advice for how to connect with the ventures team.

Step into the realm of investing, where the quest for profit marks only the initial stage of a far-reaching journey. Though financial gain is essential, it is just the prologue to a more profound narrative. Within this domain, we uncover the remarkable capacity to strengthen our financial positions and ignite positive transformations.    An essential conversation occurs amid the complex debates and misunderstandings surrounding investments and societal views. This dialogue defies stereotypes and champions a fundamental reality: making a difference isn't just a choice; it's a necessity.    Join us alongside our esteemed guest, Skye Logan, as we explore private capital's profound influence on our wealth and the broader world, conscious investing, prioritizing collective responsibility and positive change, and leaving divisive labels behind.   Skye Logan is the CEO of  PhilanthroInvestors, a community of investors who invest money and time, engaging emotionally to promote human welfare while earning a financial return.   Felecia Froe, MD is a licensed urological surgeon with over 20 years of experience. She owns Money With Mission, an investment company that empowers professional women to build wealth and achieve financial freedom through social impact investing. 00:00 - From Ozark Boy to California Dreamer: A Life of Adventures and Giving Back 07:35 - Exploring the Roots of Philanthropy: How Upbringing Shapes Who We Become 16:20 - Ready, Fire, Aim: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Rapid Adaptation 17:19 - From Entrepreneurship to Holistic Healing: A Journey of Purpose 27:11 - The Philanthroinvestors' Diverse Portfolio: From Plastics Cleanup to Water Solutions 46:43 - Awakening Conscious Investing: Making a Positive Difference with Philanthroinvestors 50:36 - Closing Segment Skye Logan Website: https://philanthroinvestors.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skyelogan/ Be the Boss of Your Own Money and Own Your Future. Connect with us and Discover Investment Strategies Designed to make a Difference. Website: https://moneywithmission.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moneywithmission Quotes: "Run towards achievement or lessons, because both lead to growth and excitement.”  - Skye Logan   "Your upbringing shapes you, but your essence shines through. No matter what, you develop into who you naturally are." - Skye Logan

In this episode of The Loan Officer Wealth Podcast, we are joined by Kyle Scott, President of SERHANT Ventures!

What keeps a digital business moving and thriving, and what makes it truly valuable?  Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa, is joining me on this episode of Insight Out to break down his role at Flippa, his experience over the last 20 years, and the variables that influence the value of businesses in the market. He touches on the importance of looking at growth, average order value, refund rate, cost base, etc., when evaluating how much to buy and sell a business for and some patterns that have emerged over the last few years.  The team he leads at Flippa supports business owners in their exit or their introduction to possible new business ventures. In short, he helps them make an existing business their own and then, a little further down the road, understand how to optimize the organization financially and systemically!  In this episode, we discuss: How Flippa works in terms of buying and selling (2:43) Blake's entrepreneurial journey and selling his business in 2015 (5:15) How data allows Flippa to check the pulse of successful businesses across the globe (9:06)  Flippa's evolution with value assessment (14:46) Common themes that Blake has noticed in this market (19:53) How to get involved with the platform (23:36) Blake shares some inspiring success stories (28:55) The most lucrative businesses for entrepreneurs today (32:24) How to know the ways a business needs to expand & grow (37:12) The future of digitally-based businesses (39:25) Notable Quotes: “So what I encourage everyone to do is find a business model that they can imagine themselves having a skill set that they orient well too. And then secondly, find a category that they know they're gonna be passionate about for long enough that they've got the resilience to get through that stabilization period…” – Blake (26:07) “It's better to go slow. It's a marathon. It's not a sprint. If you treat it as a sprint, chances are you're going to make some bad decisions.” – Billy (28:40) “Age is a factor in evaluation, by the way, because it gives you some predictability. And buyers and investors love predictability.” – Blake (30:40) “You don't actually have to know tech to buy a digital asset.” – Blake (43:31) Resources & Links: Blake Hutchison  LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/blakehutchison  Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/blakenow  Flippa: https://flippa.com/  Billy Samoa Saleebey  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa  Email: billy@podify.com and saleebey@gmail.com  Insight Out  Website: https://insightoutshow.com/ This is an encore episode and was originally published on December 23, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Louis-Pierre Gignac, President & CEO of G Mining Ventures (TSX-V: GMIN)Recording date: 12th September 2023Louis-Pierre Gignac, CEO of G Mining Ventures (TSXV:GMIN), discusses development progress at the company's Tocantinzinho gold project in Brazil. One year after making a construction decision, the project is now approximately 50% complete and on track to commence production in H2 2023 – an exceptionally fast timeline.Tocantinzinho benefits from a significant amount of permitting and technical work completed by prior owners. G Mining has optimized the project layout and flowsheet through a detailed feasibility study to maximize economics and expedite development. US$458M in project financing was secured in a competitive process, providing a clear path to production.Major early works programs were initiated to mitigate schedule risk, including ordering long-lead items like the SAG mill. Locking in the power contract and major equipment also insulates against cost inflation. Project capex remains in-line with feasibility study estimates. Some input cost inflation has occurred, but will be partially offset by higher gold prices.An experienced build team has rapidly advanced detailed engineering to around 90% complete. 50% of total direct hours have been worked on site lost-time-injury free. Major procurements are complete, earthworks are progressing on schedule, and critical infrastructure is taking shape.At feasibility parameters, Tocantinzinho is expected to produce 175,000 ounces per year over a 10.5 year mine life, at low all-in sustaining costs of $700-750/oz. There is exploration potential to expand resources along strike and at depth. The project has robust economics at current gold prices, and G Mining's execution capabilities significantly reduce development risks.With construction well underway, G Mining offers leverage to a re-rating as Tocantinzinho transitions to production. Comparable gold developers typically trade at higher EV/Resource multiples than G Mining. As project risks are removed, G Mining expects its valuation gap to close.The company aims to utilize its specialized development skills to acquire and construct additional gold projects. Americas-based assets with technical issues or expansion potential are well-suited. G Mining has proven it can effectively navigate new jurisdictions like Brazil. The goal is to have a second project in feasibility or construction by 2025 to build a multi-asset, mid-tier producer.In summary, G Mining Ventures is rapidly building the Tocantinzinho gold mine on time and budget to achieve near-term production. The company offers a compelling value proposition as it systematically executes on its strategy and develops into a profitable gold miner.

Step into the realm of investing, where the quest for profit marks only the initial stage of a far-reaching journey. Though financial gain is essential, it is just the prologue to a more profound narrative. Within this domain, we uncover the remarkable capacity to strengthen our financial positions and ignite positive transformations.    An essential conversation occurs amid the complex debates and misunderstandings surrounding investments and societal views. This dialogue defies stereotypes and champions a fundamental reality: making a difference isn't just a choice; it's a necessity.    Join us alongside our esteemed guest, Skye Logan, as we explore private capital's profound influence on our wealth and the broader world, conscious investing, prioritizing collective responsibility and positive change, and leaving divisive labels behind.   Skye Logan is the CEO of  PhilanthroInvestors, a community of investors who invest money and time, engaging emotionally to promote human welfare while earning a financial return.   Felecia Froe, MD is a licensed urological surgeon with over 20 years of experience. She owns Money With Mission, an investment company that empowers professional women to build wealth and achieve financial freedom through social impact investing. 00:00 - From Ozark Boy to California Dreamer: A Life of Adventures and Giving Back 07:35 - Exploring the Roots of Philanthropy: How Upbringing Shapes Who We Become 16:20 - Ready, Fire, Aim: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Rapid Adaptation 17:19 - From Entrepreneurship to Holistic Healing: A Journey of Purpose 27:11 - The Philanthroinvestors' Diverse Portfolio: From Plastics Cleanup to Water Solutions 46:43 - Awakening Conscious Investing: Making a Positive Difference with Philanthroinvestors 50:36 - Closing Segment Skye Logan Website: https://philanthroinvestors.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skyelogan/ Be the Boss of Your Own Money and Own Your Future. Connect with us and Discover Investment Strategies Designed to make a Difference. Website: https://moneywithmission.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moneywithmission Quotes:   "Run towards achievement or lessons, because both lead to growth and excitement.”  - Skye Logan   "Your upbringing shapes you, but your essence shines through. No matter what, you develop into who you naturally are." - Skye Logan

Confidence can make or break an entrepreneur. Dive into Episode 57 of Venture Hustles, where co-hosts Saj and Jack unpack the intricacies of entrepreneurial confidence, revealing groundbreaking strategies to elevate it to unparalleled heights. Discover the profound correlation between self-belief and the trust others place in you. Whether you're a budding founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, the toolkit presented in this episode offers fresh techniques you've likely not explored.This episode takes a deeply personal approach. With candid revelations, both Jack and Saj share their unique experiences, shedding light on moments when their confidence wavered, the trials they faced, and the strategies that helped them reclaim their mojo.Peel back the layers on the pivotal role daily rituals and a conducive environment play in reinforcing confidence. How can an entrepreneur shape their surroundings and habits to bolster self-belief consistently? Find out as Saj and Jack share their routines and the invaluable lessons they've acquired over their entrepreneurial journeys.Whether you're navigating the complexities of customer experiences or overcoming personal and professional setbacks, this episode provides actionable insights, pushing you closer to unwavering self-assurance. Plug in, discover the uncharted terrains of confidence, and redefine your entrepreneurial trajectory.Keywords: Entrepreneurial Confidence, Self-Belief, Startup Founder, Venture Hustles Podcast, Personal Experience, Daily Rituals, Supportive Environment, Overcoming Failures, Growth Strategies, Bounce Back, Toolkit.---------------------------------------------ABOUT VENTURE HUSTLES ►Saj & Jack discuss Tech, Entrepreneurship and Startups. Venture Hustles Podcast embarks on a journey every week to explore what it takes to start and grow a company in the 21st century. No matter the industry, service, or product, there is always a formula to the steps that need to be taken in order to grow and scale a business. Find out the tricks of the trade for your industry by listening in every week as Venture Hustles brings on new guests that are industry experts and disruptors.PODCAST WEBSITE ► https://www.venturehustles.com/VIDEO VERSION OF PODCAST ►https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN6ywjsYXZFuorUZkgHad6ACLIPS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIqQNLB0suyKtNwOEsRGJAADD US ON ►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/venturehustles/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@venturehustles #venture #venturehustles #businesspodcast #startups #startup #tech #techpodcast #entrepreneur #entrepreneurpodcast #startuppodcast #nftpodcast #nft #blockchain #startingabusiness

David Charles grew up in his father's chocolate factory. Now, he makes a different kind of candy – infused with cannabis for the medicinal and energetic benefits of his consumers.  David is a growth marketer, storyteller, and serial entrepreneur. Currently, he serves as the Co-Founder, CEO, and COO of MOOD, a surging e-commerce dispensary that produces legal, high-quality THC products tailored to set your mood. The team at Mood hand-selects cannabis strains for their degrees of varying cannabinoids and terpene profiles, enhancing naturally occurring profiles by adding additional cannabinoids and terpenes to further promote a given mood. The result is a cannabinoid that still provides mood altering properties without giving its user a feeling of being overwhelmed. And while it's cannabis and technically not marijuana – it enhances the life and mood of the user, naturally.  Mood has been in business for just over a year. Since then, they have experienced massive growth and they have already upgraded their 5,000 square foot warehouse to a 30,000 square foot warehouse to accommodate their production needs.  Before David helped found Mood, he tried a lot of other business ventures. He was born with an entrepreneurial spirit, and never let setbacks, failures or mistakes discourage him from growing as an individual and leader.  Today's episode centers around David's story before he founded Mood, and it's a fascinating one. As business owners, we can learn so much from how David sees entrepreneurship: as a masterclass, an experience, a series of lessons, and ultimately a grand adventure.  One size does not fit all David Charles is a smart and successful entrepreneur. But he did not enjoy school, or prescriptive learning.  Unlike students who simply did what they were told and memorized facts for tests, David struggled to engage. But when he found something interesting, he became obsessed to the point of losing sleep and staying up all night to read and learn. Like some rare students out there, David just was not an average student or an average person - he was an exceptional learner, despite his struggles to get good grades.  This theme carried through into adulthood. Whereas many of his peers would get traditional jobs or follow traditional paths, David refused. Instead, he began setting out to make money in his favorite place: the internet.  Throughout his life, David loved the internet. He loved that he could learn practically whatever he wanted, and whenever he found a gap in knowledge, he set out to find the answers. From his business researching pheromones to his consulting company, David forged his way through every lesson he could learn until he found what he was looking for. Lessons were hard won David started a business with a Co-founder, his friend Jake. While they admired and respected one another, they were young and inexperienced. Now, he laughs. After all, they had no background in launching and scaling companies - and they were on the road to some hard earned lessons.  When their venture collapsed, David reflected on his mistakes as he got a job and picked up the pieces. He realized that he and Jake both avoided conflict to the point of sabotage, never discussing essential topics because they were too afraid to seem negative or difficult. It was a vital moment in both of their lives, and they parted amicably. The right business at the right time David  and Jake had not seen one another for years when David was living out his dreams of joining a telehealth company. He was on the brink of becoming part of their full-time marketing staff when Jake called him up.  After a long time, he was calling him to tell him that he saw an opportunity, and he wanted to give their business relationship another shot. He told David about the edible cannabis industry, and David jumped on it. It was a serendipitous time to make the leap, and the rest is history.  Tune in next week for Part II of The Experiential Entrepreneur with David Charles… Quotes “I was a horrible student in high school. I just didn't enjoy prescriptive learning. If a teacher assigned a book, I would either not read it at all, or I'd read a few pages, find it interesting, and stay up all night reading it. I didn't do much of what I was supposed to do, but I was a voracious learner.” “I went through a real dark night of the soul. I sold the nice trappings I had accumulated, just to pay my rent.” “I wanted to do something real. I had to humble myself. I had to say okay, I have been involved in these businesses that have turned over many millions of dollars. I'm a smart and experienced guy. But I don't have a next step. Right now, I have to get a job.” “The people who were starting telehealth companies were not marketers. They were tech people or medical people. But they didn't know how to market. I could win on marketing alone.” Links mentioned in this episode: Visit the website for Mood at https://hellomood.co/ Connect with David on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-charles-b105911a5/  Read an interview with David on imensch at https://ideamensch.com/david-charles/#:~:text=David%20Charles%20is%20a%20growth,tailored%20to%20set%20your%20mood 

Have you ever wondered how you can shield your intellectual property from the lurking dangers of the digital world? Well, in this latest episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast, we've got someone who's got all the answers! Meet Amanda Moriuchi, the CEO of AppIt, an incredible Denver-based software development company. Her impressive track record includes leading the creation of over 1,000 custom mobile applications, growing AppIt by 10x in five years, expanding internationally, and winning an Inc. Power Partner Award in 2022. She's also been recognized nationally as a top software developer and made the "40 Under 40" list at the Denver Business Journal. She is also the founder of Denver Women in Tech and a board member of the Colorado Thought Leaders Forum, where she is mentoring the next generation of executives.But she's not just a tech superstar; Amanda is on a mission to help small and midsize businesses thrive by equipping them with custom tech tools. She believes that technology has the power to create safe spaces, spark diverse discussions, humanize leaders, and boost revenue, all of which can transform your success.In our conversation, Amanda dives deep into the importance of protecting your intellectual property. She discusses how digital theft is limiting your growth and reveals how you can supercharge your business by creating your own tech solutions. Trust me; this is a topic you don't want to miss!But here's the exciting part: Amanda is offering some incredible resources to help you get started on your journey to IP protection and tech ownership. You can grab a free PDF guide on the five most common forms of digital theft and how to defend against them at appitventures.com/fyf. There's also a three-part video series to supercharge your knowledge. And if you're really serious about taking action, you can book a call with Amanda and her team.I can't stress this enough—protecting your intellectual property is a game-changer! It's not just about safeguarding your work; it's about securing your future and fortifying your business for success.So, if you're a content creator, business owner, or entrepreneur with precious IP out there on the web, this podcast episode is a must-listen. Remember, knowledge is power, and Amanda is here to empower you. Tune in to this episode now and embark on a journey to protect and fortify your future.In this episode, we cover: [00:08:25:05] Protect Your IP Against Digital Theft[00:27:47:09] Turning 50K into a Multi-Million Dollar Opportunity[00:36:20:14] Fortify Your Future with Appitventures Download FREE Resources Now![00:38:02:26] Happy Hustle Hacks [Health, Money, Entrepreneurship, Spirituality][00:43:13:29] Rapid-fire questionsWhat does Happy Hustlin mean to you? Amanda says it's about really leading a balanced life and making sure that I'm paying attention to every section of my life, that a rich life is gonna have each of those areas that are in perfect balance. And when I do that, that's where I'm really in my best place to leave the best impact. Connect with Amandahttps://www.instagram.com/amandamoriuchi/https://www.facebook.com/AppItVentures/https://www.linkedin.com/company/appit-ventureshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9lYaaEvt0i6YorB_y5J2ghttps://twitter.com/AppIt_VenturesFind Amanda on her website: appitventures.comConnect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/cary__jack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustlebook.com/Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course http://www.thehappyhustle.com/JourneyApply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure https://caryjack.com/montana“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode sponsor Are you tired of lying awake at night, burdened by endless thoughts and worries about your upcoming day? 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Passive House Podcast co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews Shane Pollin, Founder of PS Ventures, LLC where his primary mission is to help design and develop buildings that are more resilient, more durable, and more efficient utilizing building science and Passive Building principles. Shane brings a practical, economic and marketing based approach to Passive House and speaks in depth about his unique perspectives as a developer. PS Ventures:https://www.psvdev.com/about-usUpcoming Events:https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-september-11th-2023Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Do you know your superpower? What skill do you possess that feels like pure play while others consider it work? The hidden talent that, once harnessed, leads to incredible rewards?In today's episode, we dive deep into discovering your unique abilities with the inspiring Vanessa Alfaro, founder of Venus Capital Partners and Luna X. Originally from Venezuela, Vanessa is a true entrepreneur, having founded five 7-figure companies across three countries. She's a real estate mogul, passionate about multifamily investments, and a believer in the power of mindset and artificial intelligence.Vanessa brings invaluable insights, including why now is the perfect time to enter the real estate market, with opportunities abound and 2024 shaping up to be an exceptional year for multifamily investments. Take advantage of this opportunity to gather insights that will reshape your approach to real estate investing and reveal your path to a bright future. “When you're gonna do a big deal or a small deal, or you're going to use other people's money, you need to find a mentor, someone that has done this many times before. [...] You don't play with this. This is not a game.” - Vanessa AlfaroIn This Episode: - Who's Vanessa Alfaro? - Barriers experienced in real estate - Tactics for closing a big deal in real estate- 2024 will be a great year for multifamily units- How to manage many businesses successfully - Finding the right employees for your companies - Differences between Venezuela and the United States - AI technologies that improve efficiency - An AI tool that will revolutionize the medical industry- How can Vanessa help you implement AI in your company?Resources: - ​​Join our Free community of high-performing physicians: the Physician Wealth Accelerator https://limitless-md.mn.co/- https://vikramraya.com/programs/- Sign up to my email list - https://vikramraya.com/- Group Coaching Now Open. Click here to book a call: https://www.freedom5doc.com/home58481126Resources mentioned: - Book “Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork” by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy - https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork-ebook/dp/B0867ZJ151 Connect with Vanessa Alfaro: - Luna X: https://lunax.ai/ - Venus Partners: https://www.venuspartners.com/ -

This week, Jason is joined by one of Bachelor Nation's biggest stars and fan favorites, Ben Higgins! In 2017, Ben co-founded Generous Coffee, a company dedicated to raising money through its operation to create jobs, feed children, improve education and empower communities to eliminate poverty around the world. Outside of his socially conscious work, he maintains a connection to the one and only Bachelor Nation by co-hosting the Bachelor focused, Almost Famous podcast with Ashley I, which has accumulated over 80+ million downloads to date.  Ben gives insight to his interest in having a bigger role in the franchise, how to keep a positive outlook when not being chosen for an opportunity, his experience hosting Bachelor Live on Stage, the everchanging space of podcasting, the business model behind Generous Coffee, how Generous Coffee came to be, and why he doesn't make a salary from Generous. Ben also reveals what gives him more joy, what keeps him grounded, the legacy he hopes to leave, his investments in restaurants, how he started investing in the restaurant industry, what other industries he invests in, and what he thinks the number one source of income will be for him in 10 years. What venture has been the most lucrative? What is his restaurant group?  Ben Higgins reveals all that and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss!  Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: Declan O'Connell Guests: Ben Higgins Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial 

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, Kirat Anand sits down with Brian Beitler, founder & GM of Live Shop Ventures and Former CMO of Qurate Retail Group, to discuss the future of social shopping and the role of data in enhancing user engagement. During their conversation, Beitler explores how platforms like Instagram and TikTok cater to different audiences and purposes and compares the retail presence in an airport to the shopping features on social media platforms, emphasizing the need for a focused approach in recreating the joy of shopping as a pastime. Additionally, they discuss the challenges and opportunities of catering to younger consumers, specifically the Gen Z and Alpha consumers, who have a rapid consumption style and a high tolerance for choice. Beitler also provides advice for tech entrepreneurs looking to enter the V-commerce space, emphasizing the need for a deep understanding of the consumer and the value of experimentation and patience. Resources: Nominate the next Global Retail Leader: rethink.industries/global-retail-leaders/#nominate Connect with us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/rethink-industries/ For more retail insights visit www.rethink.industries If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Goodpods! - - - - - - This episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast was recorded live at eTail East on Aug 21, 2023. Hosted by Kirat Anand Produced by Gabriella Bock

Sponsor Spotlight guest: Alumni Ventures' CEO Mike Collins  Welcome to the Smart Venture Podcast's sponsor spotlight, where we take a moment to highlight the companies making our show possible. We're thrilled to feature Alumni Ventures.  Alumni Ventures, offers individual investors access to venture investing through its diversified, professional-grade venture portfolios. We're excited to share more about what they do and how they're making a difference. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into Alumni Venture's sponsor spotlight.  _________________________________________________________________  How to invest in startups as individual investors? I get this question, A LOT. So I brought one of the experts to join me to talk about this. Mike Collins is the CEO of Alumni Ventures, America's Largest Venture Capital Firm for Individual Investors. Smart Venture Podcast's sponsor, Alumni Ventures, offers individual investors access to venture investing through its diversified, professional-grade venture portfolios. The company's funds have consistently outperformed public market equivalents, with over $1.1 billion raised and invested in over eleven hundred portfolio companies. They have a dedicated team of fifty full-time venture investors and were the #1 most active venture firm in the US in 2022 and #3 globally according to Pitchbook. Investing in venture capital can help reduce overall portfolio risk and increase the likelihood of stronger returns. To learn more, visit av.vc/grace and schedule a call. Investors must be accredited. Please note that all financial investments involve risk, past performance does not guarantee future results, and it is important to conduct your own research and seek professional advice before making any investment decisions. Check out their service: av.vc/grace ===================== YouTube: @GraceGongCEO Newsletter: @SmartVenture LinkedIn: @GraceGong TikTok: @GraceGongCEO IG: @GraceGongCEO Twitter: @GraceGongGG =====================   Join the SVP fam with your host Grace Gong. In each episode, we are going to have conversations with some of the top investors, superstar founders, as well as well-known tech executives in silicon valley. We will have a coffee chat with them to learn their ways of thinking and actionable tips on how to build or invest in a successful company.

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Wael Amin became an entrepreneur at an early age founding his first company while still in college. After graduating at the age of 18, Wael Co-Founded ITWorx, and led its growth over a period of 20 years from start-up to one of the largest and most influential IT companies in the Middle East. Through its history, ITWorx has created more than 5000 jobs, expanded to 12 countries across 4 continents and won countless industry accolades. During his tenure at ITWorx, the company acquired Egyptian startup Otlob.com incubating it to become the largest e-commerce property in the Middle East before eventually selling it, it has also successfully incubated and spun off a number of successful startups, in Laserstorm, NetCelera, and ITWorx Education. Having produced more than 200 entrepreneurs responsible for 100+ Egyptian technology start-ups, ITWorx is generally considered the most impactful company in the Egypt IT ecosystem. Wael holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science (1993) and an MBA (2004) from the American University in Cairo (“AUC”). He is a frequent lecturer on the transformational impact of technology and a guest lecturer at the AUC MBA program. He is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Arabic. In this episode, you'll discover: -Wael's entrepreneurial journey...00:45 -Lessons to share with anyone wanting to invest in Africa...02:20 -Wael's highest and lowest ticket items...05:15 -The impact of technology on commerce observed during Wael's travels...06:10 -What we've forgotten when it comes to fundraising...13:00 -What Wael likes and doesn't like when it comes to investing in Africa...14:15 -Books and podcasts Wael recommends....16:30 -And much more...

In this episode Silas Mahner (@silasmahner) & Matt McGraw (@mjm11), Co-Founder and GP of Anthro Ventures. In the ep we cover his story, their focus, why being a VC is a hard job, how ClimateTech is essentially re-industrializing the world & why that's a good thing, he offered his advice to founders, and we closed off by discussing the role of CT startups in the governance and ESG movement towards a more equitable future. Enjoy the Episode!

On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Avi Zurlo (@thejewforu) of Delphi Ventures, a top crypto research and investment firm with a builder-centered approach to markets. Together, Avi and the crew explore the nuances of crypto twitter, his work at Delphi, zero-knowledge computation and p2p systems, and what is DEFINITELY NOT INVESTING ADVICE. All this plus scanning parents' eyeballs, self-evaluating Jewishness, and the world computer to come. Don't miss it.Timestamps0:00—Intro1:32—Avi's Journey from Crypto Twitter to Investment God8:43—The Unique Approach of Dephi Digital17:48—Avi's Current Obsession: ZK Cryptography31:00—The Whacky World of Urbit46:02—Avi's Investing Insights (NOT ADVICE)ConnectAvi Zurlo (@thejewforu)~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)~habsul-rignyr (@habsulrignyr)

Marcus Watson Marcus is a partner and investment director at Kawi Safi Ventures. In this episode, you'll discover: -Marcus' career journey from lawyer to African entrepreneur...04:00 -Advice for anyone wanting to invest in Africa...03:30 -The process for accessing funds from Kawi Safi...08:30 -Lessons learned traveling the continent of Africa and beyond...14:30 -The top 3 factors, positive and negative, that make or break a deal...20:00 -Investment insights shared from our guest...25:00 -Resources recommended by Marcus...27:00 -And much more...

¿Qué hace único a Stanford?Para tratar de responder esta pregunta, hoy conversé con Sergio Monsalve, Socio Fundador de Roble Ventures, un fondo de venture capital que invierte en emprendedores creando tecnologías para la educación y el trabajo. Además, es profesor de emprendimiento en Stanford.Sergio ha sido inversionista en grandes compañías como Udemy y Kahoot!.Conversamos sobre el papel de Stanford como cuna de emprendedores, qué la hace tan especial y cómo puedes conectar con inversionistas en Silicon Valley si no atendiste a esta universidad. Este episodio condensa más de 20 años de experiencia en Silicon Valley. Espero que disfrutes mi conversación con Sergio Monsalve de Roble Ventures-La manera más sencilla de ayudarnos a crecer es dejando una reseña en Spotify o Apple Podcasts: https://ratethispodcast.com/startupeable---Notas del episodio: https://startupeable.com/roble-ventures/---Para más contenido síguenos en

Dive into another riveting episode of Venture Hustles,  where we delve deep into one of the greatest tech rivalries of our time: Apple vs. Samsung. With hosts Saj and Jack backing Apple and Samsung respectively, we uncover which of these global titans does it better in the rapidly evolving, tech-centric world.The episode begins with an insightful introduction of both brands, highlighting defining moments that demonstrate their exceptional innovation. We explore the dynamics of customer loyalty and dissect each brand's distinct pricing strategy, evaluating their effectiveness and impact on brand perception.Next, we transition into the brands' unique contributions and innovations. Unravel the merits and demerits of Apple's closed ecosystem vs. Samsung's open system, and how these strategic approaches shape user experience and influence the broader tech landscape. Reflecting on past controversies, we discuss their significant impacts on both brands. We also analyze the global reach and market share of each, shedding light on their strategic successes and challenges on the international stage.Our exploration then catapults into the future, investigating how Apple and Samsung are expected to adapt to emerging tech trends. The paramount issue of privacy takes center stage as we discuss the measures these tech giants are employing to safeguard user data. Be prepared for a sneak peek into exciting developments on the horizon from both companies, setting the stage for future tech evolution.As we wrap up this tech titan face-off, we turn the debate over to you, our audience. In your opinion, who reigns supreme in the tech world – Apple or Samsung? Tune in, weigh in, and join the conversation!"Apple, Samsung, Tech Showdown, Innovation, Customer Loyalty, Pricing Strategy, Closed vs Open System, Tech Controversies, Global Reach, Market Share, Future Tech Trends, Privacy, Venture Hustles Podcast.---------------------------------------------ABOUT VENTURE HUSTLES ►Saj & Jack discuss Tech, Entrepreneurship and Startups. Venture Hustles Podcast embarks on a journey every week to explore what it takes to start and grow a company in the 21st century. No matter the industry, service, or product, there is always a formula to the steps that need to be taken in order to grow and scale a business. Find out the tricks of the trade for your industry by listening in every week as Venture Hustles brings on new guests that are industry experts and disruptors.PODCAST WEBSITE ► https://www.venturehustles.com/VIDEO VERSION OF PODCAST ►https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN6ywjsYXZFuorUZkgHad6ACLIPS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIqQNLB0suyKtNwOEsRGJAADD US ON ►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/venturehustles/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@venturehustles #venture #venturehustles #businesspodcast #startups #startup #tech #techpodcast #entrepreneur #entrepreneurpodcast #startuppodcast #nftpodcast #nft #blockchain #startingabusiness

Karen Cahn, Founder and CEO of IFundWomen, spotlights the challenges women face in securing capital and discusses IFW's mission to remove barriers for women entrepreneurs.

The C Chats Spotlight is shining on Stewart and Amy of Franklin Hill Ventures (the power reselling couple of Knoxville, Tennessee). For all the ways to connect with Stewart & Amy of Franklin Hill Ventures: http://FranklinHillVentures.com Franklin Hill Ventures YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FranklinHillVentures Fynderz Flypperz: https://www.youtube.com/@FynderzFlypperz-vg1ws Get Your Ticket for BOSS Reseller Remix 2023: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/2023-boss-reseller-remix-2138587623 Use code "CCHATS" for $10 off virtual ticket! *Get additional community and Weekly Mastermind Group through Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/consignmentchats⁠ *For all the ways to connect with C Chats and our favorite items: http://www.ConsignmentChats.com *My Reseller Genie: The Accounting Software for Resellers https://www.myresellergenie.com/?ref=yzzizwm Use Code "CHATS" for 15% off your first month of My Reseller Genie! *For more information on CommentSold including a free trial: https://try.commentsold.com/partners/consignment-chats/  *Check out ConsignCloud and get 10% off your first three months with code "CHATS": https://app.consigncloud.com/signup?coupon=CCHATS *30% Off ListPerfectly Crosslisting Software Use Code "CHATS" Join us! Free, Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1898912696914493 Get additional community and support through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/consignmentchats Find all of our favorite things at  http://www.consignmentchats.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKj8Gc3BMRrY01oMcB3-e-g Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Consignmentchats Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1898912696914493 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consignmentchats Our Consignment and Reselling Businesses: Sorting with Samantha: https://sortingwithsamantha.com/ Conshy Consignment: https://conshyconsignment.com/ *we may earn a small commission on these links at no cost to you. thank you for supporting C Chats

Tom shares how a coral reef led to the genesis of At One Ventures launch, defines what “Net Positive” investing means within the current climate tech landscape, outlines At One's physics fundamentals approach (matter, time, energy, and space) to screening deep tech innovation that in-turn has the potential to upend the unit economics of established industries, and describes why he is more focused on the aforementioned unit economic analysis ahead of traditional founder archetype and team dynamics heuristics when making investment decisions.

The world's largest defense company also takes on the role of scout through its venture capital organization, which searches for technologies and businesses whose creations are of promise to customers and the industry.But those investments are just the first step in what Lockheed Martin and those companies are looking to achieve together as explained in this episode by Chris Moran, executive director and general manager of Lockheed Martin Ventures.What happens after the capital is committed from the fund? Moran tells our Ross Wilkers that the post-investment relationship has been a focus area for the ventures team with new staff on-board after the fund doubled in size one year ago.How does the startup ecosystem that Lockheed Martin Ventures taps into really operate? Moran saw it up-close during his time as a Silicon Valley executive and leans on that experience in his answer, which also includes perspective on why more startups are entering the defense market.

Unfold the tales of those who've encountered vexatious challenges and emerged victorious. Learn how this peculiar term paints a vibrant tapestry of human resilience, optimism, and the innate ability to transform adversities.Find the transcript of this episode on https://englishpluspodcast.com/vexatious-ventures-the-art-of-turning-troublesome-to-triumphant/Get your copy of Vocabulary Voyages 1 on Amazon now!Support me on Patreon.Explore a world of knowledge on my website.Support the show

Lyla joins us on the podcast today to talk about her adventures and exploring with her kids, her move to purchasing a Subaru, and we learn a bit more about the driver behind the account.Links from the show, links to sponsors and discount partners, and ways to support the podcast:Subaroo Ventureshttps://www.instagram.com/subaroo_ventures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Subie & YOU! Podcast Website!!https://subieandyoupodcast.com/ Rep your favorite podcast with some Subie & YOU! Podcast gear!!  Also on the website you will find all the episodes, reviews from Apple Podcast, the About page, and a place to purchase car decals to show your love for the podcast by adding a decal, which we know adds 5 HP to your Subaru!!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Sponsors of the Podcast:Subaru GearUse code subieandyou23 to get 20% off your purchase!Get FREE shipping for orders over $50 after 20% discount!Website:https://subarugear.com/ REIKA VSUse code SubieYou10 for 10% off purchases!Subie & YOU! on Reika VS Website:reikavs.com/subieandyou/  Accentrek DesignsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/accentrek.designs/ Website:https://www.accentrekdesigns.com/ Mele Design FirmWebsite:https://meledesignfirm.com/ New Crosstrek Battery Mount:https://meledesignfirm.com/products/subaru-crosstrek-group-35-mount - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Other Brands Offering DiscountsOrbis Overlanding10% discount off Orbis Overlanding and partnering car products(excludes apparel)Discount code: subieandyou Website:www.orbisoverlanding.com/  Spider No Drill Roof RackUse code subieandyou to get 10% off a rack for your Subie!!https://www.spiderroofrack.com/ That Subie ChickUse code SUBIEANDYOUPODCAST for 10% off your purchase!Website:https://www.subiechick.com/ YescomUSA10% off awning with LED light bar.Discount code: SUBIE&YOU10Website:www.yescomusa.com/  

Entrepreneurs wonder what it's like to be a VC. And VCs without an operating background often don't understand the grit required to turn an idea into a successful business. The best investors have been successful operators first.Today's guest is one of those. Nick Adams founded Differential Ventures in 2017 to invest in B2B, data-first seed-stage companies. Since then, Nick and the team have invested in an impressive group of companies including Private AI, Ocrolus, and Agnostiq.Before Differential, Nick helped grow companies like OPower and RAGE Frameworks in sales, marketing, and product leadership roles. Today we get to learn about how to innovate and grow a startup when the product is a venture fund.Listen and learn...How being an investor and entrepreneur are similarThe most outrageous pitch Nick has heard... and how it involved pornHow being a baseball player trained Nick to be a venture capitalistNick's advice for what to do after closing a big sales dealWhere there are opportunities for generative AI entrepreneurs to get fundedHow AI is being used to design circuit boardsNick's most recent investment... and what made him decide to write the checkWhat Nick is telling Congress we need to do to regulate AIReferences in this episode...Why generative AI is desperately in need of regulationMetafold, new Differential investmentDan Grunfeld from Lightspeed on AI and the Future of Work

New tunes, classics...and even Classical Gas...it's all on this hour of Catching A Wave. We've got a Two-nami in the forecast with TWO summer themed tracks from the legendary band, The Crickets! There's a tune from the Diddley Daddy himself...Bo Diddley...from an album celebrating it's 60th anniversary in our Good Time segment. Beth Riley has a love song about a car in her Surf's Up: Beth's Beach Boys Break and we drop a coin in the Jammin' James Jukebox to hear our selection of the week (Southern Culture On The Skids). Plus, we've got rockers from Chris Casello, The Ventures, Duke Robillard, The Surf Junkies, Kula Shaker, The Surf Hermits, Pollo Del Mar, Lords Of Atlantis, Eastern Souvenirs, Kincaid & The Memetics, Laramie Dean, Beach Towels and The Strings Aflame!     Intro music bed: "Catch A Wave"- The Beach Boys   Laramie Dean- "Pipeline" (with Jimmy Dale, Trevor Lucca & Dave Klein) The Strings Aflame- "Haulin' Honda" The Surf Junkies- "Stranger Danger" Kula Shaker- "Waves" Beach Towels- "Night Surf"   "Good Time" segment: Bo Diddley 60th Anniversary of Surfin' With Bo Diddley (1963) Bo Diddley- "Low Tide"   Kincaid and The Memetics- "Slackline The Surf Hermits- "Road Trip"   Surf's Up: Beth's Beach Boys Break: The Beach Boys- "Ballad Of Ole Betsy" Follow "Surf's Up: Beth's Beach Boys Break" HERE   Eastern Souvenirs- "Barbary Corsairs" Pollo Del Mar- "A Flash Of Greens (live)" Duke Robillard- "Git With It"   Two-nami: The Crickets- "Summertime Blues" The Crickets- "Surfin' Special"   Jammin' James Jukebox selection of the week: Southern Culture On The Skids- "Walleyed"   The Ventures- "High Noon On The Moon" Chris Casello- "Classical Gas"   Outro music bed: Link Wray- "Wild Side Of City Lights"    

A very special thank you to Rick Sandidge of Find the Path Ventures who was kind enough to come on the episode to discuss integrating character backstories into your game.  Please give their amazing podcasts a listen at find-path.com.  Resources: Find the Path Ventures:  https://find-path.com/ Find the Path Podcasts:  https://find-path.com/podcasts/  Find the Path Twitch:  https://www.twitch.tv/findthepathpod  

In the premiere episode of Lead Through Disruption, Deloitte US Chief Innovation Officer Deb Golden sits down with Stephanie Mehta to discover her journey through journalism, from her earliest days in the newsroom, to her ascendance as Fast Company's editor-in-chief, to her pivot into executive leadership as CEO and Chief Content Officer for Mansueto Ventures. Join us as Stephanie shares battle-tested principles for finding your voice, empowering your people, building resilience, and shattering glass ceilings.

BRM is joined by the director of operations at the Hokie Way, Matthew Sams, and founder of Triumph, Kelly Woolwine to discuss the landscape of NIL at Virginia Tech. + Pat hosts two Hokie Alums who are involved in leadership at the newly formed LunchPailVentures, a Global Community for Entrepreneurs who bleed Maroon and Orange!  (https://lunchpailventures.com/)

What if you could morph your current job skills into a profitable side hustle? This episode is packed with practical tips to help you do just that! We expose the power of grace in customer service, and how your response to negative reviews can make or break your business. As we navigate the entrepreneurial journey, we place emphasis on the importance of financial management and highlight the potential consequences of not leaving positive reviews for businesses that serve us well. In light of this, our book recommendation is 'Profit First' by Mike McAliwitz. A must-read that imparts wisdom on pulling income from your business, handling taxes, and prudent financial practices.We're not stopping there! The conversation moves on to how you can leverage your existing skills to create additional income streams. How can you maximize these skills? What level of dedication is needed for success? We've got all this covered, along with insights on overcoming challenges and keeping your motivation high in your business journey. One important note: If you're savoring our content, do show us some love with a five-star review! With our enlightening discussions, you're bound to make your entrepreneurial dream a reality!

Our guest today is Jere Partanen. Jere is the Principal at Sisu Game Ventures, a seed fund focused purely on games. Jere spills the beans on strategies for early-stage fundraising, making the most of funds, typical pitfalls games fall into, managing growth in a tough economy - and more.Check out the show notes here:https://mobileuseracquisitionshow.com/episode/investment-gaming-company-jere-partanen/KEY HIGHLIGHTS

In this episode, we shed light on a challenging yet integral aspect of entrepreneurship - Crisis Management. Join Saj and Jack as they explore how startups can successfully navigate through turbulent times and emerge stronger than before.In this riveting episode, we touch upon the realities of running a startup, emphasizing that there will be times of uncertainty. However, the ability to anticipate, address, and bounce back from crises can often pave the way to invaluable growth and success.Saj and Jack delve into the steps of effective crisis management, starting with early identification. Drawing from personal experiences, they discuss the importance of recognizing a crisis in its budding stages and share tips on spotting key indicators that a storm might be brewing.Stay tuned until the end as Jack and Saj reflect on the hidden benefits of overcoming a crisis, reminding