Best Entrepreneur Business Investment Disruptive Different Podcasts (2024)

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Hot Flashes! Investing In Her Wellness with Ariane Tom 29:31

35m ago29:31

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Women-led venture firms grew from 12 in 2010 to over 300 in 2020, representing new opportunities for women in leadership and innovation. As the first generation of women with decades of work experience and control of 50% of wealth, it’s up to us to invest in companies who share our values, especially in women’s healthcare. Ariane Tom is here this w…

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Building Better Communities: A Real Estate Professional's Story with Beth Lowe 32:37

3d ago32:37

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Welcome to the 500 Doors Real Estate Podcast! In our latest episode, host Kim Hayden sits down with Beth Lowe, a successful real estate agent, to discuss the importance of building better communities through strong client relationships. Beth shares her personal journey, critiques the portrayal of real estate on TV, and stresses ethical practices in…

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Behind Washington's China Pivot 22:05

2h ago22:05

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit paulpodolsky.substack.com China’s splendid isolation nurtured a particular Chinese self-perception. Chinese elites grew accustomed to the notion that China was unique—not just ‘a great civilization’ among others, but civilization itself. On China, Kissinger, 2011…

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Intersectional Reproductive Justice with Kwajelyn Jackson 42:07

3d ago42:07

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As we mark two years since the Dobbs decision which overturned Roe v. Wade, highlighting inequality in healthcare is more important than ever. Limiting access to essential reproductive care disproportionatelty affects women of color, non-English speaking folks, people living in poverty, and other marginalized groups. Kwajelyn Jackson is here this w…

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Danan Powell: Transforming Communities Through Real Estate 28:43

4d ago28:43

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Join us in this enlightening episode of the 500 Doors podcast as Kim Hayden sits down with the remarkable Danan Powell, a seasoned expert with 21 years in the Seattle real estate market. Danan shares his passion for transforming communities and uplifting underserved markets through real estate. Danan shares his passion for transforming communities …

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Uncle Jim's World of Bonds - with Jim Leaviss 43:49

4d ago43:49

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For this episode, I am joined by Jim Leaviss, one of the UK’s leading bond fund managers and the voice behind the podcast Uncle Jim’s World of Bonds. I subscribe to a lot of podcasts, but there aren’t many that I always listen to. However, Uncle Jim’s World of Bonds is always a must-listen to. It's both entertaining and informative. It is typically…

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Transforming Communities through Visionary Leadership with Aja Brown 36:09

10d ago36:09

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Local politics is often regarded as the most important level of government. It is where decisions are made that affect you and those in your community directly and daily, and where people come together to improve where they live. Aja Brown became mayor of Compton, California in 2013 by doing just that, caring for her community and inspiring others …

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The Importance of Resilience with Simon Phillips of CT Automotive 47:15

11d ago47:15

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In this episode, Julian Collett of Blackdown Partners joins me for a conversation with Simon Phillips, the founder and CEO of CT Automotive, a £50m market cap, AIM-listed company. Simon’s journey is a powerful example of how adverse circumstances, can be a fertile ground for learning and growth. His story underscores the crucial role of resilience …

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Empowering First-Time Homebuyers with Christopher Thomas 26:50

14d ago26:50

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Welcome to the latest episode of the 500 Doors Real Estate Podcast with your host Kim Hayden! In this episode, Kim interviews real estate entrepreneur Christopher Thomas, who specializes in serving first-time homebuyers in Rochester, New York. Christopher emphasizes the importance of building strong client relationships and offers a comprehensive p…

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A Macroeconomic Internet "Bakery" 16:40

12d ago16:40

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit paulpodolsky.substack.com Oops…looks like I didn’t send out the link to the actual podcast. Sorry about that. Here you go! We know the internet is simultaneously a recent invention, integrated into every niche of our lives, and difficult to understand fully. I like to anchor theoretical …

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COMING SOON - The Importance of Resilience with Simon Phillips of CT Automotive 1:11

16d ago1:11

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This is a fascinating story of resilience, innovation, and raw entrepreneurialism. Simon’s journey is a powerful example of how adverse circumstances can be fertile ground for learning and growth. Living in China for 16 years, transforming CT from its tool-making roots into a global component supply business, Simon candidly discusses the challenges…

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Future of Food Tech, Can A Retail Model Like Foxtrot Work at Scale, and Channel Strategy for Food Brands with Ashley Hartman and Andrew Bluestein @ Bluestein Ventures 1:07:05

16d ago1:07:05

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Our guests today are Andrew Bluestein and Ashley Hartman, Managing Partners of Bluestein Ventures. Bluestein Ventures invests in the future of food. What does that mean? They focus on investing in High-growth consumer brands, Proprietary foodtech, Next-gen commerce, Value-add digital technology. They just raised a $45 million third fund – which hug…

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Building an Inclusive Culture for High Performance with Nancy Geenen [Replay] 29:59

17d ago29:59

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Having diverse perspectives in your workplace is good not only for productivity and output, but also for creating a comfortable environment where all people can do their best work. In recent years, however, we have seen shifts on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) regulation. Nancy Geenen is an expert in DEI in the workplace, and on today’s sho…

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Community Spotlight: Real Estate and Lifestyle with Kris Kyzar 20:58

26d ago20:58

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Welcome to the 500 Doors Podcast! In this episode, host Kim Hayden sits down with Kris Kyzar, a retired Navy officer turned successful real estate agent and investor. Covering the Hampton Roads area of Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, Kris attributes his success to strong communication skills and building rapport with clients. Kris shares …

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A Visit to the Desert Island Investor with Miles Adcock, CEO of Concurrent Technologies, hosted by Mark Atkinson 1:07:11

18d ago1:07:11

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My friend Mark Atkinson invited me onto the Desert Island Investor podcast, where we chatted with Miles Adcock, the CEO of Concurrent Technologies. Mark introduced me to Miles in early 2023 where we spoke about the challenges of revitalising the defence electronics supplier amid component shortages. https://share.transistor.fm/s/58cdae19 It was gre…

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Venture Voices: Women Leading Change in Startups and Capital with Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko 33:18

24d ago33:18

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As women-founded companies receive only 2% of venture funding year after year, it’s more important than ever for women founders and women venture capitalists to band together to reshape what it means to be an investor and an entrepreneur. Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko are two women advocating for and leading this change. They’re here today to d…

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Disrupting Health Care 1:03:42

1M ago1:03:42

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Note to readers: I am offering a sale this week. I started these posts as an experiment three years ago. They have now grown into a conversation with thousands of unpaid subscribers and hundreds of paid ones. I am grateful for each subscription. A service that started at $75 now costs $700 a year. If I could offer a sliding scale based on need, I w…

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Real Estate Investing: Adrian's Journey to 420 Doors 36:17

1M ago36:17

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Welcome to the 500 Doors podcast, where real estate industry experts share insights on buying, selling, planning, and investing. Hosted by award-winning real estate agent Kim Hayden, this episode features Adrian, a former police officer turned successful real estate investor. Adrian shares his inspiring journey from policing to owning 420 investmen…

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Market Capitulations & Narrative Shifts with Adam Rackley of Cape Wrath Capital 51:13

30d ago51:13

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Back in March this year, David Seaman of Alpha Cygni Asset Management joined me for a conversation with Adam Rackley, the founder and fund manager at Cape Wrath Capital. Adam epitomises the philosophy of doing things differently when it comes to investing in UK equities. He has pursued his unique approach since founding Cape Wrath in 2016 using wha…

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COMING SOON - Capitulation Events & Narrative Shifts with Adam Rackley of Cape Wrath Capital 1:25

1M ago1:25

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Back in March this year, David Seaman of Alpha Cygni Asset Management joined me for a conversation with Adam Rackley, the founder and fund manager at Cape Wrath Capital. Adam epitomises the philosophy of doing things differently when it comes to investing in UK equities. He has pursued his unique approach since founding Cape Wrath in 2016 using wha…

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Inspiring and Funding Native American Entrepreneurship with Betsy Fore 27:09

1M ago27:09

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In the world of founders and business owners, you’ll find many people who start more than one company. You’ll be hard-pressed, however, to find someone who has not only started multiple successful companies and a venture fund, but imbues all of her projects with as much passion, authenticity, and respect for her culture and values as Betsy Fore. Be…

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Scanning for the Next War 17:32

1M ago17:32

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit paulpodolsky.substack.com Summary: * Keep an eye on Serbia. * No US easing. More below: Over the weekend, the hard-right made gains in European Parliamentary voting. Last week, Senator Tuberville (R. Alabama) said Putin “doesn’t want Ukraine.” That extreme rightwing leaders are gaining e…

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Unlocking the Potential of Beauty and Personal Care Brands With Manica Blain 53:32

1M ago53:32

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Our guest today is Manica Blain. In this episode, we journey through the fascinating evolution of two beauty brands that have overcome initial hurdles to achieve remarkable success. Discover how an Ayurvedic beauty brand captured investor interest through high repeat purchase rates and how Everest, a hair care concentrate brand, pivoted from sustai…

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The Future is Female: Investing with Purpose and Power with Barbara Iyayi 34:18

1M ago34:18

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Women control 52% of wealth in the United States. Despite that, less than 5% of women who can invest in venture capital actually do so. Venture capital is often portrayed as an avenue of wealth for the “bros” but if we come together as women, our unique value sets and perspectives can change the world by funding innovative, women-founded startups l…

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What It Takes To Make A Movie 16:08

2M ago16:08

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit paulpodolsky.substack.com Man has always asked the question: what is it all about? J. Krishnamurti, 1969 Stories are intrinsic to being human, a survival mechanism. Some forms of story—poetry—can be created virtually for free and others—movie making—cost millions of dollars. But just bec…

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Empathy in Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship with Soon Hagerty 31:57

2M ago31:57

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Entrepreneurship is never easy and it proves to be more difficult for women. But with resilience, determination, and support from a strong network, entrepreneurship is attainable for all women. Soon Hagerty knows more than most about what it takes to be a successful business owner and has made it her mission to support and mentor other women on thi…

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The New Types of Acquirers in Health & Wellness, Different Parts Of The Term Sheet That Could Make a Difference In The Exit, and How Deals Get Done with Teddie Townsend from CG Sawaya Partners 1:01:22

2M ago1:01:22

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Our guest today is Teddy Townsend of CG Sawaya Partners, as we explore the dynamic world of health and wellness brand acquisitions.Teddy brings her expertise to the table, shedding light on why companies in this vibrant sector pursue mergers and acquisitions, and how different types of buyers, from private equity funds to strategic acquirers, appro…

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The Changing Shape of the Defence Industry with Nick Prest of Cohort 46:35

2M ago46:35

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For this episode, I am joined by Tom Like, an analyst at Singer Capital Markets, for a conversation with Nick Prest, the Founder and Chairman of the defence services and technology company Cohort PLC. Prior to founding Cohort, Nick worked in the Ministry of Defence before joining United Scientific Holdings, later renamed Alvis. A few years later Ni…

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An Entrepreneur's Path 17:00

2M ago17:00

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit paulpodolsky.substack.com “In spite of all the farmer’s work and worry, he can’t reach down to where the seed is slowly transmuted into summer. The earth bestows.” Rainer Maria Rilke, 1875-1926 The difference between the Soviet Union and the United States is the former repelled people an…

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Rewriting the Playbook for Women’s Investing with Tessa Flippin, Founder and Managing Partner at Capitalize VC 33:07

2M ago33:07

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Investing in venture capital has historically been a men’s game, and the companies that receive funding reflect that. Less than 2% of venture funding is awarded to women-led companies, and that number has remained the same for many years. But as the pool of venture investors diversifies, we believe that number should grow. Tessa Flippin, Founder of…

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COMING SOON - The Changing Shape of the Defence Industry with Nick Prest of Cohort 2:01

2M ago2:01

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A few weeks ago, Tom Like of Singer Capital Markets joined me for a fascinating conversation with Nick Prest, the Founder and Chairman of defence technology provider Cohort. Nick provides a wealth of anecdotes and knowledge of the defence industry, the geopolitics that drives it, and how it will likely change in the years ahead. Coming soon on all …

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Of Sanctions and Shipping 8:53

2M ago8:53

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit paulpodolsky.substack.com We hear about sanctions all the time. Biden just put more on China. Do they matter? If so, in what way?J provides a framework to help us all understand. This is J’s second appearance. In our conversation last year, here, you can hear J’s background and how he cr…

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Investing with Purpose: Women in Capital Making a Difference with Naseem Sayani, Co-founder and GP of Emmeline Ventures 34:05

2M ago34:05

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Less than 2% of all venture funding every year goes to women-founded businesses. But while that number has not changed in recent years, the amount of women actively investing has increased significantly. Our mission at How Women Lead is to create opportunities and access for women investors to help increase the amount of funding for women in the ve…

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The Fusion of Past & Future Shopping Experiences, Insights from Brand Capital Fund's Consumer VC Benchmarks Report with Diana Melencio at XRC Ventures 1:06:05

2M ago1:06:05

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Our guest today is Diana Melencio. Diana manages the entire XRC Ventures investment process across three investment vehicles – Accelerator Fund, Brand Capital Fund, and Opportunity Fund. Thank you to our Partner –– Propeller Industries Propeller Industries is the leading strategic finance and accounting partner for venture-stage companies. Subscrib…

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Supporting Young Professionals through Early Career Development with Ivoree Jordan & Myshell Gresham 47:16

2M ago47:16

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As we progress in our careers, we better understand the importance of mentorship and coaching in our professional lives. Too often though, career coaching and professional development resources aren’t accessible to young professionals, whether it’s cost or time-prohibited. Ivoree Jordan and Myshell Gresham have started We Have Range to change that …

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This Time It's Different with Nigel Rogers and Ryan Maughan of Transense Technologies & Laurence Hulse of Onward Opportunities 54:59

3M ago54:59

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I sit on the Investment Committee of the AIM-listed Onward Opportunities investment fund managed by Dowgate Wealth. I have a personal investment in Onward. Dowgate Group owns 9.26% of Transense Technologies PLC, of which Onward Opportunities owns 6.96%. Last year, Onward's fund manager, Laurence Hulse, proposed an investment in Transense Technologi…

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The Power of Storytelling in Venture Capital with Gayle Jennings O'Byrne 30:11

2M ago30:11

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Venture capital has a reputation for only funding certain demographics of entrepreneurs, particularly white men. As both entrepreneurs seeking funding and investors looking to support them become more diverse, we don’t necessarily see that trend change. Gayle Jennings O’Byrne is here today to talk about the power of storytelling in venture capital …

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What Consumers Care About in Health & Wellness Products, How Competition Builds New Categories, and Will Ozempic Have an Impact on CPG Demand? with Dayton Miller, BFG Partners 1:00:16

3M ago1:00:16

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Our guest today is Dayton Miller, Managing Partner at BFG Partners. BFG Partners help entrepreneurs build exceptional businesses that deliver sustainable growth and outperform competitors in the better-for-you food, beverage, and consumer products space. Their investments include Olipop, Athletic Greens, Caulipower, and Bobo’s. We discuss the infle…

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TRAILER - This Time It's Different - Nigel Rogers & Ryan Maughan of Transense Technologies with Laurence Hulse of Onward Opportunities 2:12

3M ago2:12

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I sit on the Investment Committee of the AIM-listed Onward Opportunities investment fund managed by Dowgate Wealth. I have a personal investment in Onward. Dowgate Group owns 9.26% of Transense Technologies PLC, of which Onward Opportunities owns 6.96%. Last year, Onward's fund manager, Laurence Hulse, proposed an investment in Transense Technologi…

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Boardroom Bound: Strategies for Success with Kimberley Goode 33:18

3M ago33:18

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There is no better time to prepare for your search for a board position than in the seasons of life leading up to it. And with 30% of those on public company boards now being women, there are more resources than ever to prepare you and stories from other women who have already made the journey to learn from. Join us for a replay of our recent Linke…

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BONUS EPISODE - The Market Call - Q1 Review with Scott Evans 22:37

3M ago22:37

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Please subscribe to the Weekly Market Call on your normal podcast app. For this week's Market Call Gareth and Jeremy are joined again by Scott Evans of the London Business School and the Deutsche Numis Equity Indices. Scott talks about market performance in Q1 2024. Where have markets come from, how have they performed in Q1, and where are they goi…

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The Spy Writing About Spies - David McCloskey 57:57

3M ago57:57

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Send us a Text Message. David is former CIA and the author of Damascus Station and Moscow X. Talking Trading - Expert trading tactics so you can excel in the sharemarket. This is how traders and investors excel. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get …

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Live from SXSW: George Milton and Erin Link – How They Founded Yellowbird Sauce 56:25

3M ago56:25

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Our guest today is George Milton & Erin Link, Founders of YellowBird Foods a Modern Hot Sauce business. We discuss: • How did they get into Whole Foods? • How did they also get into Walmart? • How did their approach to retail expansion? • How did they approach branding and positioning for Yellowbird Thank you to our Partner –– Propeller Industries …

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Unlearning Silence with Elaine Lin Hering 23:25

3M ago23:25

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We have all learned rules around when our voices should and should not be heard; when it’s safe to speak up and moments when it’s too costly to use our voices. Anyone who carries a subordinated identity, particularly women, experience the expectation of silence baked into corporate policies and practices, while it goes unnoticed or misunderstood by…

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Women-led Healthcare Innovation and Investment with Michele Colucci 21:49

3M ago21:49

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Healthcare technologies continue to see innovation faster than ever before. But as technologies change to ideally improve healthcare for everyone, we cannot have the only minds in the space be white men. Michele Colucci is here today to talk about the shift towards more women getting involved in venture funding for healthcare technologies. This wee…

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Adam Holland, MPAC CEO - The Packaging Automation Opportunity 55:01

4M ago55:01

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In today’s episode, private investor Mark Atkinson and host of The Desert Island Investor rejoins me for a conversation with MPAC CEO Adam Holland. Mark’s professional background was in the paper and packaging industry. He has been a shareholder in MPAC since 2013 when it was known as Molins. Adam has enjoyed a varied engineering career, initially …

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Inviting Women to Embrace Disruption with Charlene Li 23:10

3M ago23:10

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Society and business are slow to change. Without leaders using disruption to create positive change, we would likely never see improvements to our quality of life, both personally and professionally. But there is evidence that shows women are less likely to be disruptors, since we grow up hearing that being disruptive is a negative trait. Charlene …

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Making Sense of Tech - Barton Hooper, Director of Equity Research at Weitz Investments 32:51

4M ago32:51

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Send us a Text Message. Barton is trained as an accountant and equity investor. We all know how much tech is driving the stock market. He sheds light on how to make sense of what is going on. Talking Trading - Expert trading tactics so you can excel in the sharemarket. This is how traders and investors excel. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Suppo…

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Achieving Carbon Neutrality for Your Business with Cathleen Turner 30:46

4M ago30:46

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Climate change is at the top of many people’s minds as we experience more and more of its effects each year. Finding ways to reduce your carbon emissions and even achieve carbon neutrality is easier than ever as technologies advance and we create smarter systems to achieve our business goals without using as many natural resources. Cathleen Turner,…

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Improving Health Outcomes Through Diversity with Andrea Henderson 26:30

4M ago26:30

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Healthcare is an industry that affects everyone, no matter your race, gender, and age. With every person needing healthcare access, having a diverse group of voices and minds both in clinics and in companies developing healthcare technologies is more important than ever. Andrea Henderson knows this and has made it her life’s mission to not only fin…

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