Best Venturecafe Podcasts (2024)

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Authentic Marketing Principles with Tyler Kelley 22:10

2y ago22:10

22:10

Today's guest is Tyler Kelley, co-founder of SLAM! Agency, a marketing agency based out of St. Louis that focuses on helping businesses fulfill their purpose. In this episode, Tyler sits down with Leigh-Ann to discuss his journey from DJ to marketing expert, key foundational marketing principles, and the importance of being strengthened by our fail…

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Healing Spaces for Men with Jermar Perry 20:04

2y ago20:04

20:04

Today's guest is Jermar Perry, co-founder of the Village PATH (Programs to Access Therapy and Healing), a space designed to help Black men heal in St. Louis. In this episode, Jermar sits down with the team to discuss how difficult it is for men to be vulnerable, the Village PATH programs available in St. Louis, and the interplay between Black cultu…

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Empowering Families with Mindfulness Tools with Suzanne Tucker 19:43

2y ago19:43

19:43

Today's guest is Suzanne Tucker, founder and CEO of Generation Mindful, a global brand that's on a mission to raise an emotionally healthy world. In this episode, Suzanne sits down with the team to discuss the importance of teaching children about emotional health, advice for parents, and her own journey that led to focusing on mindfulness for fami…

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Organizing Esports Experiences With Austin Smith 22:01

2y ago22:01

22:01

Today's guest is Austin Smith, founder and CEO of Mission Control, a community platform that organizes recreational esports. In this episode, Austin sits down with the team to discuss the tremendous growth in the esports industry, the power of human connection, and the challenges involved in the multi-player video game market.…

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Breaking the Barriers for Black Girls in STEM with Cynthia Chapple 24:02

2y ago24:02

24:02

Today's guest is Cynthia Chapple, founder and CEO of Black Girls Do STEM, an organization offering exploration of STEM career pathways to middle and high school black girls in St. Louis. In this episode, Cynthia sits down with the team to discuss her journey as a black woman in STEM, what her organization is doing to close the gap between women and…

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Creativity in the Gaming Industry with Matthew Raithel 17:14

2y ago17:14

17:14

Today's guest is Matthew Raithel, founder and Studio Director of Graphite Lab, a video game development company. Matt has brought some of the most famous brands to life through video games including Transformers, My Little Pony, RollerCoaster Tycoon, Dora the Explorer, and much more. In this episode, Matt sits down with the team to discuss the crea…

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Sparking Joy Through the Human Connection with Bea Ayala-Muñiz 25:35

2+ y ago25:35

25:35

Today's guest is Bea Ayala-Muñiz, founder and CEO of Musicasa, an organization that's changing the way people connect through live music in intimate gatherings. In this episode, Bea sits down with the team to discuss what she learned during a year of world travels, how she infuses music into everything she does, and the power of small gatherings fo…

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Miami’s Diverse Center of Innovation with Matt Haggman 27:33

2+ y ago27:33

27:33

Today's guest is Matt Haggman, Executive Vice President at The Beacon Council, where he leads Opportunity Miami, an initiative to catalyze Miami's economic future. In this episode, Matt sits down with the team to discuss what's next for Miami, how to create a diverse and inclusive economy, and his lessons learned during his recent attempt at runnin…

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Building Brand Love with Arturo Nuñez 28:17

2+ y ago28:17

28:17

Today's guest is Arturo Nuñez, Chief Marketing Office at NuBank, the world's largest independent digital bank. Nuñez's impressive career in marketing spans decades of working for the NBA, Nike, APPLE, and other corporate giants. In this episode, Nuñez sits down with the team to discuss the art of storytelling in marketing, building emotional connec…

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Living a Happy Lawyer Life with Kristen Corpion 23:53

2+ y ago23:53

23:53

Today's guest is Kristen Corpion, founder of CORPLaw, an innovative firm providing a space for lawyers to focus on their happiness. Kristen is also a legal advocate, a law school professor, and a mentor. In this episode, Kristen sits down with the team to discuss the need for lawyers to work on their mental health, common challenges faced by startu…

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Driving Change through Corporate Philanthropy with Hector Mujica 26:33

2+ y ago26:33

26:33

Today's guest is Hector Mujica, head of economic opportunity at Google across the Americas. In his work at Google, Hector works to create jobs and access to capital for minority-owned business owners. In this episode, Hector sits down with the team to discuss the challenges of corporate philanthropy, the importance of being a cultural ambassador in…

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Empathy in Entrepreneurship with Ivan Rapin-Smith 25:40

2+ y ago25:40

25:40

“Leadership is not one who has all the answers, but is someone who is vulnerable & human.” -Ivan Rapin-Smith Today's guest is Ivan Rapin-Smith, Managing Director of Watsco Ventures, an incubator company in Miami. Ivan is an empathetic leader with decades of experience in the accelerator and startup industries. In this episode, Ivan sits down with t…

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Resilience & Empathy in Leadership & Life with Gazelle Hashemian 20:07

2+ y ago20:07

20:07

Today's guest is Gazelle Hashemian, CEO of BluJuniper and co-founder of Blue Turquoise. Gazelle is a seasoned entrepreneur and a force to be reckoned with in all things she takes on in business and life. In this episode, Gazelle sits down with the team to discuss her dedication to investing in female and minority-led businesses, her successes and f…

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Changing the Narrative Through Art with Mojo 23:05

2+ y ago23:05

23:05

“I can’t just be out here making artwork that’s not going to help anybody else or is not going to make me a better person.” -Mojo Today's guest is Anthony Reed II, better known in the art community as 'Mojo,' a Contemporary Artist and nonprofit leader based out of Miami. Mojo sees it as his duty to use his art to create change. In this episode, Moj…

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Flow, Purpose, & Intention: Tips from Top Miami Entrepreneurs 3:41

2+ y ago3:41

3:41

Learn from some of the top Miami entrepreneurs in this season of Innovation City. In Season 4, we discuss everything from achieving a state of flow, disrupting the personal banking industry, and the future of tech in Miami! Tune in to hear these innovative and successful guests give advice, tips, and tricks for achieving success in your business an…

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Entrepreneurial Words of Wisdom 4:00

2+ y ago4:00

4:00

Learn from some of the top entrepreneurial trailblazers in St. Louis in this season of Innovation City. In Season 5, we discuss everything from setting mental health goals and the power of believing in yourself to creating boozy ice cream! Tune in to hear these inspiring guests give advice, tips, and tricks for achieving success in your business an…

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Lifting St. Louis Families Out of Poverty with Muriel Smith 20:16

2+ y ago20:16

20:16

“I’ve learned to be resilient and to make sure I don’t let the little hiccups or the changes that come my way stop me.” -Muriel Smith Today’s guest is Muriel Smith, Executive Director at the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank, where they work to end diaper need and period poverty through access, education, and advocacy. Muriel has nearly twenty years of no…

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Letting Go as an Entrepreneur with Robyn Rosenberger 29:16

2+ y ago29:16

29:16

“Over time, I’ve been able to see that the journey does play out without you, so you can either be part of it or not.”-Robyn Rosenberger Today’s guest is Robyn Rosenberger, the Founder and CEO at TinySuperheroes, a social enterprise that works to empower extraordinary kids- one cape at a time! Robyn founded TinySuperheroes in 2012 and has been work…

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The Link Between Top Thinkers and ADHD with Danny Gula 19:42

2+ y ago19:42

19:42

Today’s guest is Danny Gula, partner at Redding Creative, a media company specializing in video production. Danny Gula is a well-known digital content creator, a former Vat19 employee, a star in the series Hidden in Plain Sight, a husband and a father. In this episode, Danny sits down with the team to discuss using ADHD to your advantage, creating …

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Normalizing Mental Health Goals with Melissa Douglass 27:01

2+ y ago27:01

27:01

“Mental health has progressed now to where It’s not just about stigma… it’s connecting the dots with access.” -Melissa Douglass Today’s guest is Melissa Douglass, Founder and Virtual Clinical Director at Goal Driven Counseling, one of the first 100% virtual group practices in the U.S. Melissa is a talented counselor and a savvy businesswoman who bu…

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Fueling Success and Well-Being for Women Entrepreneurs with Erin Joy 26:29

3y ago26:29

26:29

“I see so much potential and opportunity for women entrepreneurs, and I’m just passionate about supporting women, who the research shows, women entrepreneurs tend to be undersupported.” -Erin Joy Today’s guest is Erin Joy, CEO at Black Dress Circle and Fuel to Fire, where she works with women entrepreneurs to help launch and grow their businesses. …

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Conscious Capitalism in a Changing World with Amy Gwin 28:04

3y ago28:04

28:04

“We need to understand that our ability to truly inspire, collaborate, create, innovate, adapt to change, drive change, those are the superpowers of not just the future, but right now.”-Amy Gwin Today’s guest is Amy Gwin, Director of Client Engagement at Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute. Born from their parent company, Barry-Wehmiller, Chapman & …

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Mixing Up Tech and Ice Cream with Tamara Keefe 22:30

3y ago22:30

22:30

“Ice cream is the most emotionally-powered food that we have, and it makes people happy.” -Tamara Keefe Today's guest is Tamara Keefe, the self-proclaimed "Flavor Temptress" and owner of Clementine's Naughty & Nice Ice Cream. Tamara used her tech background and her family's Sunday ice-cream making tradition to create an innovative and award-winning…

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Advertising as Your Authentic Self with Ed Herman 26:27

3y ago26:27

26:27

“If you actually want to be successful you've got to know when to be the guy, and when to step away and let somebody else be the guy.” -Ed Herman Today’s guest is Ed Herman, attorney and managing partner at Brown & Crouppen, a personal injury law firm in St. Louis. Ed is not your typical lawyer; he’s also the creator and host of “Ed Versus,” an awa…

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How to Build a Culture of Innovation in Your City with Judy Sindecuse 26:48

3y ago26:48

26:48

“I’m going to care about the people that I’m working with as human beings, and if they’re doing well and if they’re really driven in their businesses, that’s what’s going to make for a successful business and turnaround.” -Judy Sindecuse Today’s guest is Judy Sindecuse, CEO at Capital Innovators, whose top-ranking Accelerator Program provides start…

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Music, Love, and Redemption with Kenny DeShields 19:51

3y ago19:51

19:51

“Even if you didn’t do it right, you can still be forgiven; you can still move forward.” -Kenny DeShields Today's guest is Kenny DeShields, a singer-songwriter from St. Louis who recently released his first full-length album, The Real Love Project. Grammy Award-winning artist, Courtney Orlando, produced DeShield's new album, and his wife, Christia,…

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Get Well and Mindful with Suzanne Jewell 33:22

3y ago33:22

33:22

Nature started to find her balance when we slowed down. I hope we don’t forget those lessons. - Suzanne Jewell Welcome to Season 4 of Innovation City (The Miami Edition), a podcast featuring innovators, creators, and disruptors to discover how business is changing in the modern world. Created and produced by SLAM! Agency and Aīre Ventures, Innovati…

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Amy Renshaw: Inspiring Girls in Tech 24:52

3y ago24:52

24:52

I guess I was kind of used to that, I was used to being the only woman in the room, and it didn’t really bother me. I was just like, ‘I’ll just have to try harder, and do better.’ I had a lot of guy friends, and I think I kind of thrived in that atmosphere. - Amy Renshaw Today’s guest is Amy Renshaw, founder and CEO of Code/Art, a non-profit using …

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From Home Almond-Milk Maker to Entrepreneur 20:52

3y ago20:52

20:52

One of the kind of interesting things about design strategy and the design-thinking philosophy is that you don’t conceive an idea in a vacuum, you conceive an idea with your ultimate end customer. So, you, in a sense reverse-engineer into it based on the needs of the market. - Tony Jimenez Today’s guest is Tony Jimenez, co-founder and CFO of JOI, w…

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Sherrell Dorsey on Synthesizing Data for Everyone 24:44

3y ago24:44

24:44

Quite honestly journalism is all about curiosity, at the end of the day. I think, you do this work again, we consider ourselves part of the ecosystem, and helping to tell the stories. - Sherrell Dorsey Today’s guest is Sherrell Dorsey, founder and CEO of The Plug, a digital news and insights platform covering the Black innovation economy. Sherrell …

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The Lost Art of Connection with Nathalie Cadet-James 26:32

3y ago26:32

26:32

“If we could just see each other as equals, regardless of what country you live, what your job is, what kind of house you have. At the end of the day, we love the same things: Our family, and our hope for the future for ourselves or our children. That’s what I see when I travel.” - Nathalie Cadet-James Today’s guest is Nathalie Cadet-James, founder…

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Teaching Future Generations About Credit with Evan Leaphart 23:30

3y ago23:30

23:30

If you just continue down the pathway, people will always appreciate hard work, in my belief. - Evan Leaphart Today’s guest is Evan Leaphart, founder of Kiddie Kredit, the chore-tracking app that helps kids learn real-world lessons about money and credit. Evan combines a passion for financial literacy and innovation with a commitment to solving rea…

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Delivering Encouragement with Derrick Miles 25:30

3y ago25:30

25:30

What it all boils down to at the end of the day, it’s all about relationships.Especially when it comes from a sales perspective. People do business with who they know, like and trust. Derrick Miles Today’s guest is Derrick Miles, founder and CEO of CourMed, an innovative healthcare delivery service. Derrick is also the founder of TMB Equity Partner…

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Owning Your DNA with Daniel Uribe 23:21

3y ago23:21

23:21

Today’s guest is Daniel Uribe, CEO and co-founder of Genobank.io, a digital wallet for genetic data. Daniel combined his cybersecurity and blockchain background with a personal experience to come up with the idea for Genobank. In this episode, Daniel sits down with the team to discuss how he broke with his family and got into tech, his inspiration …

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Experience the Real Miami with Chris Adamo 27:49

3y ago27:49

27:49

The more you put into things, the more you get good out of them. It really is true in all things, and in business, too. - Chris Adamo Today’s guest is Chris Adamo, chief business officer at WhereBy.Us, an experiential media tech company that creates technology platforms, tools, content and local publication, and their newsletter platform, Letterhea…

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Leveraging Social Capital with Lila de la Chesnaye 26:20

3y ago26:20

26:20

“Don’t start a company with a plan to exit. That’s not what it’s about. Join a company because you want to build something that’s going to have impact.” - Lila de la Chesnaye Today’s guest is Lila de la Chesnaye, general manager of Hunt Club, a talent recruitment organization leveraging networks and social connection. Lila is a Miami Tech enthusias…

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Shaking Up the Personal Banking Industry with Bill Harris 33:18

3y ago33:18

33:18

“Sometimes if you have that kind of intense belief, you can sort of make it happen.” - Bill Harris Today’s guest is Bill Harris, CEO of Nirvana, an early-stage digital consumer financial services firm In Miami Beach. Bill has been in the tech/financial/cybersecurity space for over 30 years, and has started or run 11 companies. In this episode, Bill…

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Gabriela Sabate on Technology in the Age of COVID-19 23:48

3+ y ago23:48

23:48

“You have to trust yourself.... Trust your intuition. Perhaps you’re wrong, perhaps you’re right. But I think that you will never regret having listened to your intuition and gone for it, even when you’re wrong.” - Gabriela Sabate Today’s guest is Gabriela Sabate, Founder & CEO of Health Semantics, which combines digital health and remote monitorin…

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Powering Systemic Change in St. Louis with Charli Cooksey 23:51

3+ y ago23:51

23:51

“We believe that the more that people activate their power, the more that we’re all better off. And if we can activate that power toward new systems (education, economic, health and justice systems), we can really create a world where everyone’s thriving.” – Charli Cooksey Today’s guest is Charli Cooksey, the Founder & CEO of WEPOWER, a social star…

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Serving Underserved Communities with Marvin Wilmoth 27:19

3+ y ago27:19

27:19

“I want people to back away from, ‘Okay well this is the way it’s always been done,’ to ‘We know that the initial thesis was flawed in that it was using a flawed theory,’ i.e structural racism and everything that goes along with that.” – Marvin Wilmoth Today’s guest is Marvin Wilmoth, Managing Principal & Co-founder at Generation Development Group,…

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Serving Up Good Vibrations with Christian Ethridge 27:11

3+ y ago27:11

27:11

“There’s so many days that can just roll on, with the work, with the day to day toiling. But the real thing is pushing yourself.” - Christian Ethridge Today’s guest is Christian Ethridge, Chef and Owner at Taco Circus. Taco Circus is a “fundamental taqueria” in St. Louis, serving up authentic Austin-style Mexican street food. Christian worked his w…

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Revitalizing Urban Areas One Microhub at a Time with Galina Russell 26:27

3+ y ago26:27

26:27

“It goes back to my childhood. It goes back to the definition of gratitude. And that’s been I would say the motivating factor that made a difference in what I could have been and where I am today.” -– Galina Russell Today’s guest is Galina Russell, Managing Director of REEF Technology and COO of REEF Energy Division, a tech startup transforming und…

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What It Means To Be Beloved 26:02

4y ago26:02

26:02

“The need to seem perfect. The need to always have to be winning or be successful to be valuable, to be seen, to be important. None of that really matters.” - Danie Spikes Today’s guest is Danie Spikes, CEO of Beloved, Inc., a fragrance house and body care brand she leads with her husband, Stephen. Danie is a relationship coach, public speaker, and…

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Giving Voice To Important Conversations with J.J. Jones 22:07

4y ago22:07

22:07

Something that’s very important to us at JOCON is to make sure that our lineup definitely reflects the community that supports us. - J.J. Jones Today’s guest is J.J. Jones, Managing Partner & Chief Creative Officer at JOCON Media, which currently produces 10 podcasts. J.J. has traveled the world, and his love of business, innovation, and artistry a…

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Ending Food Apartheid with Tyrean “Heru” Lewis 17:54

4y ago17:54

17:54

“I know all across the country and neighborhoods, communities, they’re suffering through food apartheid. And my goal is so that we don’t have to talk about that word anymore.” - Tyrean Lewis Today’s guest is Tyrean Lewis, Founder & CEO of Heru Urban Farming, which aims to provide underserved communities with fresh, local produce, and put an end to …

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Atypical Ways to Encourage Inclusion with Laura Maydón 25:07

4y ago25:07

25:07

It is clear through the years that inclusion and diversity drive innovation. The more diverse views you have, that’s better for everyone. - Laura Maydón Today’s guest is business leader, investor and advisor, Laura Maydón, former Managing Director and CEO of Endeavor’s first U.S. affiliate, Endeavor Miami. Laura is currently an advisory board membe…

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The Journey of Self-Discovery with Marianna Lopez 26:08

4y ago26:08

26:08

“We all have the ability to transform our lives. We all have the ability to do and be and have the things that we want.” - Marianna Lopez Today’s guest is Marianna Lopez, Founder of Wander Not Lost. Marianna is a Catalyst, Healer and Life Coach, and she brings heart and soul to everything she creates. Her services offer a space for others to discov…

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St. Louis’ Novel and Noble Neighbor, Holland Saltsman 23:30

4y ago23:30

23:30

“If you can get a book in the hand of a kid, that’s phenomenal. If you can get a book in a kid’s hand, and they get to meet that author, and they get to hear about the book and they get to hear about the process, odds of them picking up that book up and reading it are just tenfold.” – Holland Saltsman Today’s guest is Holland Saltsman, Owner at The…

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From Process to Promise with T. Moore 22:57

4y ago22:57

22:57

If I can come and leave the world a little better than I left it, than when I was here, then my job is done. - T. Moore Today’s guest is T. Moore, Creative Director at Doer House. Doer House is a brick-and-mortar concept and retail space for Black creatives. T. Moore is an entrepreneur and artist, who specializes in experiential design. In this epi…

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Making An Impact On And Off The Court with Khalia Collier 18:56

4y ago18:56

18:56

“Don’t just play the game, change it.” - Khalia Collier Today’s guest is Khalia Collier, Owner & General Manager of the St. Louis Surge, the first women’s sustainable basketball franchise in the Gateway City. Khalia was born and raised in St. Louis, and has turned her lifelong love of the game of basketball into an entrepreneurial journey. In this …

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