Best Contrarian Views Podcasts (2024)

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Otello Stampacchia, Omega Funds 🇮🇹 | M&A, Boston & Pasta | E18 1:02:46

15d ago1:02:46

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We’re in Boston 🇺🇸 with one of the top VCs, Otello Stampacchia of Omega Funds.We talked about the highest competitive tension in biopharma now that he has ever seen. We also talked about his career, especially the challenges and opportunities he had from moving to Boston over 15 years ago.📜 TRANSCRIPTRead the full transcript here: https://flot.bio/…

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Christina Takke, V-Bio Ventures 🇧🇪 | Wonder VC Woman | E17 43:45

26d ago43:45

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We’re in San Sebastián 🇪🇸 with one of the top VCs in Europe, Christina Takke from V-Bio Ventures. We talk about her path to get to the top and the benefits of gender diversity for both investing and European biotech as a whole. We also talk about her investment in Argenx when it was only three employees and the venture creation had dropped since 20…

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Naveed Siddiqi, Novo Holdings 🇬🇧🇩🇰 | Sharp Macro View of 🇪🇺 Biotech | E16 46:16

2M ago46:16

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We’re in San Sebastián 🇪🇸 with Naveed Siddiqi of one of Europe's largest biotech investors, Novo Holdings. We talked about how things really are in European biotech at the moment. We also talked about his upbringing as a second-generation immigrant in the UK and the importance of diversity. I’ve known him since he was a partner at Andera. He is a s…

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Claudia Ulbrich, Cardior 🇩🇪 | Being the Founder of a Rare €1B Exit | E15 54:34

2M ago54:34

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We’re in Hannover 🇩🇪 with the founder and CEO of Cardior, Claudia Ulbrich We talked about Cardior’s recent €1B exit to Novo Nordisk. We also talk about miRNA and Cardiovascular, and why she earned the funny nickname “Frau Biotech”. 💎 ABOUT THE SPEAKER Claudia has been founding biotechs since the ’90s. She founded her first biotech company, LipoNova…

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Bahija Jallal, Immunocore 🇬🇧 | Commercial, Diversity, and AI | E14 1:15:45

4M ago1:15:45

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We’re super privileged to chat online with Bahija Jallal, the CEO of Immunocore. Immunocore is the largest biotech in the UK and the 5th largest in Europe with a market cap of just over 3 billion dollars. We talk about how Immunocore has helped thousands of cancer patients and has become a commercial biotech. We also talk about why she thinks gende…

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The Secrets of a Master Communicator: How to Speak and Persuade Like a CEO with Oliver Aust 1:00:03

4M ago1:00:03

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Oliver Aust is the founder and CEO of EO Ipso Communications. He is also a well published author, having written a number of books about communications: Unignorable, Message Machine and How to Speak Like a CEO. Oliver is based in Berlin, Germany. Learn more about Oliver · LinkedIn · EO IPSO Communications · Website Books · MessageMachine · Unignora…

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Edwin Moses | How to build large biotech platforms | E13 1:26:40

4M ago1:26:40

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We’re in Brussels with Edwin Moses, the former CEO of one of the most successful platform companies in Europe, Ablynx, now part of Sanofi. We talk about how he feels 5 years after the exit from Ablynx and his lessons. We also talk about the parallels between industrial biotech, AI bio and cell therapy, and how a chairman can help CEOs grow. 💎 ABOUT…

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EP. 31 From Stockbroker to Brand Master: The Journey of a Brand Strategist with Stephen Houraghan 1:15:34

5M ago1:15:34

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Stephen Houraghan is the founder of Brand Master Academy and host of the Brand Master podcast. He started his journey as a stockbroker and now trains creatives on brand strategy. Learn more about Stephen: Brand Master Academy Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Lessons: Transition to design and journey Organic growth in brand strategy Navigating career tran…

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Jens Nielsen, BII | How to make translation of life science research work | E12 1:18:34

5M ago1:18:34

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We’re in Copenhagen with Jens Nielsen, the CEO of BioInnovation Institute. We will talk about what works best to translate academic research in bio into innovation for humanity, especially how everything is connected. We also talk about how BII is solving some of the main challenges scientist entrepreneurs face and the drawbacks of Novo financing m…

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The Clif LaCour show does not support Mason's views. They are his and his only! 1:41:29

6M ago1:41:29

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Mason and Ron stopped by to discuss Race Relations in America. From Interracial Relationships to Dating Problems in the Black Community. This is one you don't want to miss.By Clif Lacour

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Sander van Deventer, VectorY & Forbion | Pioneering gene therapy | E11 59:06

6M ago59:06

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We’re in Amsterdam with Sander van Deventer, the CEO of VectorY. We will talk about VectorY and what’s missing in gene therapy. 💎 ABOUT THE SPEAKERSander has an impressive track record, being a professor, operational biotech founder and a VC. In 1998, he co-founded uniQure, which brought the first gene therapy to the market. He also co-founded the …

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EP. 30 A Designer & a Strategist Walks Into a Studio: Brand Confessions, Stories & Truths with Jacob Cass & Matt Davies 1:24:57

6M ago1:24:57

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Jacob Cass is the founder of JUST Creative and the co-host of the JUST Branding podcast. He is a prolific strategic brand identity designer, working with notable brands like the city of San Francisco, Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee and Nintendo. Jacob is based in Sydney, Australia. Matt Davies is a brand and culture consultant an…

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EP. 29 Once Upon a Time in Strategy Finishing School: Lessons in Strategy & Life with Julian Cole 1:13:17

7M ago1:13:17

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Julian is the founder of Strategy Finishing School and has worked with the biggest brands like Uber, Facebook, Apple and Disney. After many years leading strategy at the top ad agencies in the world, he realized that so many people work in strategy but they’ve all had to learn it themselves. We dig into his frameworks, his stories, and his personal…

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Thomas Clozel, Owkin | What does AI Biotech really mean | E10 1:20:13

7M ago1:20:13

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In an online special, we’re interviewing Thomas Clozal, the co-founder and CEO of Owkin. We talk about scaling AI in biotech and how it feels to be the child of billionaire biotech parents.💎 ABOUT THE SPEAKERThomas founded Owkin in 2016 and I first met him in 2017. At that time, Owkin was still a baby and I wasn’t sure where it would go. Now it’s a…

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EP. 28 Building Brands, Businesses, and Careers in Medical Devices with Patrick Kothe 1:04:49

7M ago1:04:49

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Pat Kothe is the CEO of EM Device Lab, a medtech company focused on bringing treatments to emergency medicine. He is also the host of Mastering Medical Device, a podcast to help med device professions accelerate their career. Learn more about Pat · LinkedIn · Mastering Medical Device · EM Device Lab Lessons · Brand is reputation · The curse of know…

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Marc de Garidel, Abivax | How to make two billion 💶 exits ("smoothly") | E09 1:11:33

7M ago1:11:33

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Today, I’m in Paris (🇫🇷) to chat with Marc de Garidel, the new CEO of Abivax. We talk about the challenges behind the exits and why Abivax could be a third big success.💎 ABOUT THE SPEAKER Marc is a biopharma veteran with an impressive track record. He has made two billion-dollar exits, was CEO of Ipsen, and has recently made the biggest French IPO …

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Mike Ward | The Best and the Worst since the 80s in EU Biotech | E08 1:44:25

8M ago1:44:25

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Today we're in Munich at BIO-Europe to chat with one of the best commentators in European biotech, Mike Ward. We talk about the best and the worst of the European biotech industry since the 80s.💎 ABOUT THE SPEAKERMike has been in biotech content since the birth of the industry in the 80s. He has worked at BioCentury, Informa/Scrip and now Clarivate…

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Agnete Fredriksen, Nykode | Being one of the top 50 women in 🇪🇺 bio | E07 1:21:51

9M ago1:21:51

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We’re live from Oslo 🇳🇴 to catch up with Agnete Fredriksen, co-founder and CBO of Nykode (ex-Vaccibody). In this episode, we chat about being one of the leading women in bio in Europe, the Nordics, and immunotherapies. 💎 ABOUT THE SPEAKERAgnete founded the immunotherapy company Nykode in 2006 which is now worth around $500M. For her PhD she designe…

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Rodger Novak, CRISPR Tx | Bringing the first CRISPR drug to the market | E06 1:12:03

9M ago1:12:03

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Biotech great Rodger Novak, Co-Founder and Chairman of CRISPR Tx joins us on the show. In this episode, we chat about bringing the first CRISPR drug to the market and why he thinks everything is wrong in bio in Europe besides science. Rodgers’ is a name everyone should know, having made it big in the global biotech scene. I first interviewed him ba…

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EP. 27 The Quest for Meaning: Unifying Beauty & Functionality Through Branding with Martin Zarian 1:02:18

9M ago1:02:18

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Martin Zarian is a certified brand strategist, brand architect, and identity designer with 15+ years of experience. He is the co-founder of Factory 39, a brand and software consultancy. He has worked with companies like FIFA, Sharp, Dr. Oetker and numerous other brands. Learn more about Martin · LinkedIn · Website Lessons · The power of brand purpo…

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Zaid Admani // 100mil+ Views, Going Viral On TikTok, Creative Spirit vs. Slave To Algo 1:59:56

10M ago1:59:56

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Zaid Admani is a creator and part-time Civil Engineer. He creates content on finance and business that is both educational and entertaining. He has built up a following of ~400k people & has generated more than 100 million views across social media. Subscribe & watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j-he_V_V5nY Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:14)…

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EP. 26 Debunking Myths & Building Brands: Practical Lessons About Inclusion at Work with Mita Mallick 59:47

10M ago59:47

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Mita Mallick is a corporate change-maker with a track record of transforming businesses. Her passion for inclusive storytelling led her to become a Chief Diversity Officer, to build end to end inclusion ecosystems across big and small organizations. Mallick has brought her talent and expertise to companies like Carta, Unilever, Pfizer, AVON, Johnso…

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Suneel Gupta // Finding Purpose, Dealing With Burnout, 85% Rule & The Music Mindset 1:12:36

11M ago1:12:36

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Suneel Gupta is a writer and entrepreneur. He studies leaders from around the world to discover and share simple, actionable habits that enhance performance and deepen ones state of well-being. Subscribe & watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kZwbKcnsdbY Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:49) - Suneel’s Backstory (00:03:35) - What is Dharma? (00:1…

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EP. 25 Tales From the Hip-Hop Brand Strategist: Connecting Fashion, Music, & Strategy with Wes Henstock 1:08:32

11M ago1:08:32

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Wes Henstock is the Hip-hop brand strategist. Coming up in the world of fashion and music, he’s worked with folks like Damon John, and brands like Armani Exchange, DKNY, and Tommy Hilfiger. Wes is a Founder and CEO of Confid3ntial, a brand design agency and he is also an instructor at Level C, a brand strategy educational platform from the legendar…

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Johannes Fruehauf, BioLabs | Reinventing Incubators For Bio Startups | E05 1:28:43

11M ago1:28:43

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We’re back live and in Paris 🇫🇷 with our next guest, Johannes Fruehauf. We talk about reinventing the co-working labs for biotech startups, the difficulties of doing business in Europe, profitability in biotech, and much more (see timestamps below). 💎 ABOUT THE SPEAKER Johannes is the President, CEO, and founder of BioLabs, the biggest “incubator”,…

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Kallaway // 100mil+ Views, Growing on TikTok & Vertical Video Deep Dive 2:15:14

12M ago2:15:14

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Kallaway is creator with a passion for producing content centered around tech and cult brands. He has generated over 100 million views and amassed a large following across social media. Subscribe & watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/etQpm_bQJH8 Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:22) - Kallaway’s Backstory (00:17:07) - Distribution is King (00:20…

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EP. 24 Don’t Leave Meaning on the Table – A Conversation on Healthcare, Purpose & Brand with Nathan Goldstein 1:16:18

12M ago1:16:18

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I had a fascinating discussion with Nathan Goldstein, Founder and CEO of Duo Health, a new kind of medical group serving patients with chronic kidney disease about all things healthcare and brand. As a highly successful executive and entrepreneur, Nathan shares his views about how to build organizations that can make a practical difference in healt…

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Bernat Olle, Vedanta | Where is the Microbiome Industry Now | E04 1:21:51

1y ago1:21:51

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In a virtual special, we welcome Bernat Olle to the show. We discuss the microbiome space, including Vedanta’s upcoming Phase 3, and how it feels to be a European founder in Boston. Bernat is the CEO and co-founder of Boston-based Vedanta Biosciences, one of the leading microbiome companies. They’ve had a positive Phase 2 trial and recently raised …

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EP. 23 A Contrarian’s View on Branding - How to See, Think, & Do Different with Ulli Appelbaum 1:20:43

1y ago1:20:43

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In this conversation with Ulli Appelbaum, Founder and Chief Strategist at First the Trousers then the Shoes – a brand research and strategy boutique, author and creator of the brand positioning workbook and a set of best-selling positioning method cards, we break down how Ulli became a contrarian and get his take on using that superpower to build w…

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EP. 22 Using the Power of Archetypes to Transform Organizations & Build Brands with Margaret Hartwell 1:03:56

1y ago1:03:56

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Margaret Hartwell is a creative catalyst for organizations and author. She helps innovation teams, CEOs, and emerging leaders with transformation, culture, team development, and anytime their teams get stuck. We talked about what are archetypes and how do we leverage them when building brands. Learn more about Margaret LinkedIn Twitter https://www.…

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Ingmar Hoerr, CureVac | Founding a $20B Biotech and Almost Dying as CEO | E03 2:31:51

1y ago2:31:51

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It’s a treat to welcome Ingmar Hoerr on the show. We chat about building a 20B dollar biotech startup, almost dying on the job, and why people skills are so important in biotech. Ingmar is a pioneer in the EU biotech scene, revolutionizing drug development with mRNA therapeutics. He and his team created the initial technology used in mRNA vaccines …

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EP. 21 A Creative & a Strategist Walk Into a Studio: Creating Desire in Brands with Meg Beckum & Paul Collins 1:16:05

1y ago1:16:05

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In this episode of the Healthy Brand Podcast, I had a great discussion with Meg Beckum, Executive Creative Director and Paul Collins, Executive Director of Strategy & Innovation from Elmwood, a brand design consultancy. We dove into the potential conflicts of creatives and strategists, where to find big ideas, and how to create desire in the world …

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EP. 20 From a Copywriter to an Agency CSO: Brand Strategy Principles with Maureen Alves 1:04:31

1y ago1:04:31

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Maureen Alves is the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Havas Health Plus, a creative and experience design agency focused on health. We talk about her journey from a copywriter to the top of her profession and her philosophies about brand building. Learn more about Maureen Alves: LinkedIn Top 10 Principles Brand Strategy is: 1. Leading with empathy 2…

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Werner Lanthaler, Evotec | Leading AI in Biotech | E02 1:22:19

1y ago1:22:19

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It's great to have Werner Lanthaler, the CEO of Evotec, one of the largest biotech research companies in Europe/the world, on the show. We have known each other for almost ten years now. He's not only sharp but also friendly and easy to talk to. In this episode, we chat about leading AI in biotech, the sharing economy in the industry, how to be aut…

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EP. 19 No Name, No Brand: Everything You Wanted to Know About Naming with Scott Milano 55:46

1+ y ago55:46

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Scott Milano is the founder of Tanj, a brand naming and language studio specializing in helping brands change the world one word at a time. We talk about the considerations you need to have when naming, why naming is not as easy as it seems, and how he came to name the Nintendo Wii. Learn more about Scott Milano - LinkedIn - Tanj Top 3 Lessons: 1. …

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EP. 18 Becoming the Most Wanted: Outcomes, A Bag of Tricks & The Red Phone with Josh Ingram 59:42

1+ y ago59:42

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Josh Ingram is founder and principal of the Most Wanted Co., a strategic growth consultancy at the intersection of brand, innovation, and performance. Josh has worked at the biggest brand agencies on the planet, ranging from Interbrand, Straight Line, to Jack Morton and also worked with big brands like Virgin, Under Armour, Intel, & Walgreens. Lear…

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Antoine Papiernik, Sofinnova | €Billion Biotech Investing With Balance | E01 44:21

1+ y ago44:21

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For our first episode, we catch up with Antoine Papiernik, the chairman of Sofinnova partners, one of the top EU biotech VC funds. We chat about building billion-euro biotechs in Europe, being listed on the Midas list (without letting it go to your head), the importance of being good at selling, being lucky, and how to balance all this with family …

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EP. 17 How Companies Can Embrace Equity & Inclusion Today & Into The Future with Dr. Félix Manuel Chinea 1:08:10

1+ y ago1:08:10

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Félix Manuel Chinea, MD is the head of health equity and inclusion strategy at Doximity, an online networking service for medical professionals with over 2 million members. He's also on the board of Startup Health's Health Equity Moonshot Impact Board. Learn more about Félix Chinea, MD: - Twitter - LinkedIn - www.doximity.com Top 3 Lessons: 1. The …

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Mario Gabriele, The Generalist // Emerging Tech, ChatGPT vs. Google, Contrarian Views & Raising A $15mil Fund 1:32:13

1+ y ago1:32:13

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Subscribe & watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zJBc0-rsnVo Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start 00:04:26 - What VCs do & how it overlaps with Mario’s experience 00:08:00 - Why Be A Generalist vs. Specialist? 00:11:32 - Surprising characteristics of “who becomes an entrepreneur”? 00:15:52 - Average age of entrepreneurs - fact vs fiction 00:17:58 - Emerging …

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EP. 16 Surviving the Unthinkable, Building Resilience, & the Alignment of Purpose with Geralyn Ritter 57:14

1+ y ago57:14

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Geralyn Ritter survived near-fatal injuries in the derailment of Amtrak 188 outside Philadelphia where eight passengers were killed and over 150 injured in 2015. She is an author, a mum of three and currently Executive Vice President of External Affairs and ESG at Organon, a health care company focused on women’s health. Learn more about Geralyn Ri…

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Timo Armoo, Fanbytes // 8-Figure Agency Sale, Influencer Marketing & Expertise Gap Opportunities in 2023 1:17:46

1+ y ago1:17:46

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Subscribe & watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c1vgzbouoXY Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:24) - Start Of Interview (00:06:43) - Selling Companies & Expertise Gap (00:15:40) - Expertise Gap in 2023 (00:20:18) - Selling Company: Strategic vs Financial Buyers (00:23:50) - Getting New Clients & Figuring Out Pricing (00:39:29) - Sponsor Break: Vi…

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