Best Jeff Lin Podcasts (2024)

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Building a Feature vs Creating a Product | Simran Singh - E30 1:09:01

14d ago1:09:01

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Simran Singh narrates his entrepreneurial journey from his college days at Duke University to co-founding Zogo, a financial education platform which was eventually acquired by Peak Six. He elaborates on the challenges of early-stage startups, the pivoting of Zogo, and decision-making processes related to product development and market targeting. Si…

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S4E3 - Neighborhood Formation and Neighborhood Effects (Dionissi Aliprantis) 51:42

6d ago51:42

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Neighborhood Formation and Neighborhood Effects (Dionissi Aliprantis) Dionisi Aliprantis is an assistant vice president and a senior research economist in the Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, the director of the Bank’s Program on Economic Inclusion, and the founding director of the Math Movement. He is the author of “Ma…

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The Evolution of South by Southwest (SXSW) | Hugh Forrest - E29 1:10:19

13d ago1:10:19

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Having been with SXSW for 35 years, Hugh Forrest, the Chief Programming Officer and Director of the Interactive Section of South by Southwest (SXSW), shares the origins and growth of Austin's largest conference and festival. He discusses the event's roots in 1987, modeled after the New Music Seminar in New York City, and its evolution into a major …

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Scaling, Hiring, and Building Strong Teams | Vikas Punna - E28 1:01:42

20d ago1:01:42

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Vikas is an experienced entrepreneur, advisor and the Managing Director of Frisco Analytics. In this conversation, he discusses the importance of selecting good advisors and how he identified gaps in the tech consulting space to grow his successful company later acquired by Huron. Vikas gives insights on how to build the right team, and sales strat…

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3 Steps Every Startup Should Immediately Implement | Vinay Chandrasekaran - E27 1:03:40

1M ago1:03:40

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Vinay Chandrasekaran, founder of Frontek Solutions, Crayon’d, and Layerpath, shares his fascinating journey from learning HTML as a teenager in India to becoming the CEO of a successful SaaS company. Vinay delves into his entrepreneurial motivations, experiences at Zoho, and the essential role of community, mentorship, and resilience. He also discu…

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Episode 2407: David Coffey and Kathryn Coffey - Designing Math Adventures 30:27

1M ago30:27

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Dave Coffey and Kathy Coffey from Grand Valley State University discuss their new book, Designing Math Adventures: Using Design Thinking to Support the Teaching and Learning of K-8 Mathematics, available through Amazon. Book URL: https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Math-Adventures-Thinking-Mathematics/dp/B0D36HKT3X/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2 Dave's Delta Scape …

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The Iron Triangle: Integrating Product, Engineering, and Design | Alberto Silveira - E26 1:04:48

1M ago1:04:48

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Alberto Silveira is a seasoned engineering leader with a diverse career spanning companies like IBM, Kaplan, Amplify, OnDeck, and currently, HireVue. He is also the author of the book, Building and Managing High Performance Distributed Teams. Alberto discusses the differences between leading small and large engineering teams, the importance of crea…

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S4E2 - Blockbusting and the Challenges Faced by Black Families in Building Wealth through Housing (Jonathan Rose) 47:18

1M ago47:18

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Blockbusting and the Challenges Faced by Black Families in Building Wealth through Housing in the Postwar US (Jonathan Rose) Jonathan Rose is the Historian of the Federal Reserve System and senior economist and economic advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He is the co-author of Blockbusting and the Challenges Faced by Black Families in …

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Why You SHOULD NOT Follow Your Mentor | Aaron Trahan - E25 1:04:24

2M ago1:04:24

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Aaron Trahan, founder of Performance Mindset Coaching, discusses the fundamental differences between a coach and a mentor. Aaron shares his journey to becoming a coach, emphasizing the importance of having a coach for achieving personal and professional breakthroughs. The conversation delves into identifying signals for needing a coach, finding the…

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Episode 2406: Travis Weiland - statistics education research and teacher preparation 36:04

2M ago36:04

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Travis Weiland from the University of Houston (but soon to be at UNC-Charlotte) discusses the chapter "Preparing teachers of statistics: A critical read of standards, review of past research, and future directions" published in The AMTE Handbook of Mathematics Teacher Education (Vol. 5), with chapter co-authors Chris Engledowl and Susan Cannon. Boo…

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Community Building, A Harvard Study’s Take on Fulfillment, and The 4 P’s of Mentoring | YJ Lin - E24 54:12

2M ago54:12

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YJ Lin is a key player in the Austin startup ecosystem. He graduated from the University of Houston and is deeply involved with communities like Ascend Austin and the Executive Council Network. Currently, he is the Chief Fun Officer of York's Game Pieces, and Senior Program Manager at Dell for Startups. Over the past decade, YJ has orchestrated cit…

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Spinning a Bad Review Into Romantic Gold With Laura Hankin 35:53

2M ago35:53

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Laura shares the painfully hilarious real-life inspiration behind her novel, discussing how personal experiences with negative feedback trickled into One-Star Romance. The dark horse in my romance stack was Laura Hankin's debut novel, which pulled ahead as my summer favorite. After reading the author for years across genres, I'm honored to have Lau…

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Customer Discovery, Validation, and Acquisition for Early-Stage Growth | Jeff Eversmann - E23 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

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Jeff Eversmann is an experienced design engineer, fractional CFO at Miranti Growth, and GP at Longview Tech Ventures. Drawing from his career across various high-level roles, Jeff explains the continuum from product market match to alignment and finally to fit. He discusses examples, especially Uber's market strategy, and elaborates on how early-st…

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Episode 2405: Practice-Driven Professional Development Project - Incremental PD 34:59

2M ago34:59

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Zandra de Araujo (University of Florida), Amber Candela (University of Missouri, St Louis), and Paul Wonsavage (University of Florida) join Sam Otten (University of Missouri, Columbia) to discuss their NSF-funded project entitled Practice-Driven Professional Development (PDPD). They share thoughts on why they are pursuing an incremental approach ra…

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Robotic Delivery, Co-Founder Dynamics, & Seeking Feedback | Ben James and Dylan Mankey - E22 1:00:29

2M ago1:00:29

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Ben James and Dylan Mankey from Tubular Networks discuss their journey from their initial meeting at HomeAway to co-founding Tubular Networks. Ben shares his extensive background in product management, having worked at companies such as National Instruments, VRBO, and Magic Leap, while Dylan talks about his engineering leadership roles with experie…

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Nicola Yoon Discusses Her Provocative Debut (One of Our Kind) 33:22

2M ago33:22

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Nicola Yoon discusses her provocative adult debut, One of Our Kind, and the surprising inspiration from The Stepford Wives that sparked her daring new story. Writing inspiration can sometimes strike in the most unlikely places. Podcast listening in the shower electrified a story Nicola Yoon had never expected to write. Join us for an enlightening c…

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Humanity and AI, Embracing Serendipity, and the Art of Storytelling | Mark Fallows - E21 1:00:30

2M ago1:00:30

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Mark Fallows is a seasoned advertising professional and founder of Fabrica Collective. He is also a creative collective based in New York, now operating from Austin. Mark shares his early career journey in advertising, including his roles at Oracle and McCann, and his motivation behind founding Fabrica Collective. He emphasizes the importance of li…

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Darren Lin: Director/Janitor, Divorce Expert, Hopeless Romantic, Blue Collar Aspirant 55:04

3M ago55:04

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Darren was my Chinese tutor when I was living in Taipei. But that means that it was a bit one-sided, in that he would ask me questions, and I would do the bulk of the talking because it was about me practicing. Here I even the scales and interview him. Darren is what I would call a blue-collar auteur. Translation: he actually produces films and doc…

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Building TeleSign, Registering a C Corp, Navigating Acquisitions, and Utilizing Cybersecurity | Stacy Stubblefield - E20 58:21

3M ago58:21

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Stacey Stubblefield is a former entrepreneur in residence at Curious Minds Inc, who co-founded TeleSign, a company born out of the incubator. Stacey shares her unconventional journey from considering law school to embracing technology and entrepreneurship, leading to the creation and eventual acquisition of TeleSign by BICS. Stacey discusses the ch…

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Digital Dating Turns Deadly in This Debut Murder Mystery 31:44

3M ago31:44

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L.M. Chilton reveals his surprising dating history that inspired his debut thriller, Swiped. After nearly a decade and 212 failed dates, L.M. Chilton channeled his dating frustrations into Swiped, a fresh debut murder mystery exploring the darker side of online dating cleverly crafted for the millennial reader. Today, we discuss his personal story …

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Reimagining Media Consumption, Podcasting and Advertising | Sky King - E19 55:34

3M ago55:34

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Sky King shares his journey from being a digital marketing specialist to founding his own company, Modern Stoa. King discusses his early career, his experiences with companies like Onnit and Aubrey Marcus, and his transition into the podcasting world with creations like 'Creator of Curiosity' and 'Sky King's Mental Playground.' He dives into the im…

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S4E1 - The National Zoning Atlas (Sara Bronin and Scott Markley) 40:16

3M ago40:16

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The National Zoning Atlas (Sara Bronin and Scott Markley) Densely Speaking programming note: this is the first episode of our new season. Sara Bronin, Professor at the Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning and Chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, is the Director of the National Zoning Atlas. Scott Markley …

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2024 Summer Reading Guide 33:52

3M ago33:52

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The 2024 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide includes 35 titles, offering upcoming releases, new releases, and backlist gems. Grab your favorite summer beverage and settle in for this year's summer reading guide, which includes 35 beautiful book selections for your summer. After carefully reviewing eighty books for this season, I've tried to offer some …

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Unshackled: An Immigrant’s Guide to Thriving in the US | Soundarya Balasubramani - E18 59:27

3M ago59:27

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Soundarya Balasubramani, an NIT Trichy and Columbia graduate, writer, and founder of Unshackled.club, details her journey from India to the U.S. Her career shifts from Salesforce to entrepreneurship, and even ventures into writing, including her blog Curious Maverick and books 'Admitted' and 'Unshackled'. The discussion spans her motivations, the i…

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The Best Backlist Books for Summer 1:01:55

3M ago1:01:55

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This special crossover episode with The Reader's Couch offers five backlist books for your summer and what it takes to nail a great summer reading guide. Today's episode features Victoria Wood from The Reader's Couch podcast. I asked Victoria to bring her best backlist book treasures from her past summer reading guides that deserve far more attenti…

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Navigating a Venture Debt Approach as an Early Stage Founder | Chris De Ayala - E17 40:48

4M ago40:48

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Chris De Ayala, a UT McComb School of Business graduate working in banking, specifically in venture debt at the Bank of California shares insights into the role of venture lending, emphasizing its value to VC-backed startups by offering non-dilutive capital to extend their runway post-equity rounds. He details the ideal timing for startups to seek …

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Is Your Product Solving the Right Problem? | Jake O’Shea - E16 1:04:08

4M ago1:04:08

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Jake O'Shea, currently a Principal at Antler in Austin, delves into his rich background in the startup ecosystem. With experiences ranging from director roles at Capital Factory to mentoring at accelerators, Jake discusses the vibrant startup ideas and trends in Austin, emphasizing the ubiquitous role of AI in modern software development. He sheds …

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What Jeff Zentner Brings to the Romance World 51:35

4M ago51:35

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Jeff Zentner discusses the inspiration for his emotional adult debut romance novel Colton Gentry's Third Act, which celebrates food, music, and second chances. Celebrated young adult novelist Jeff Zentner returns to our space to discuss his transition from writing young adult books to his surprising new release—a romance debut for adults called Col…

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Product Leadership, Sales, & Pricing in B2b SaaS | Mike Ditson - E15 57:03

4M ago57:03

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In episode 15, Mike Ditson joins us today to talk product management, sales, and innovation! Currently, Mike is the VP of Product Strategy at Envato Group and a lecturer in product management. He shares valuable insights on the importance of sales for product leaders, how to approach building a competent sales team, especially for founders without …

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Surprising Truths About Grief With Amy Lin (Here After) 57:13

4M ago57:13

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Amy Lin discusses her emotional debut memoir Here After. We discuss her surprising revelations about the grief process and better steps to show up for grievers. In our fear of saying the wrong thing, we often don't get to engage in essential conversations like the one we share today. Amy Lin, author of Here After, joins the Book Gang podcast to dis…

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Navigating Acquisitions, Saying ‘I Don’t Know’, Embracing Randomness | Ken Platt - E14 59:14

4M ago59:14

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Episode 14 features Ken Platt, an experienced entrepreneur and advisor with a rich history in operations, supply chain management, and startup leadership. Ken shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey that began later in life, sparked by his exposure to diverse businesses during the Y2K project era. He details his evolution from corporate pr…

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New Historical Fiction To Read in 2024 31:29

4M ago31:29

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This special crossover episode with Thoughts from a Page offers five new historical fiction books in 2024 to read now of compelling women throughout history. Cindy Burnett, the host of the Thoughts from a Page podcast, joins our show in this special crossover episode to discuss her favorite new historical fiction books for 2024 that readers will lo…

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What You Need to Get Right to Nurture a Successful Mentorship | Scott Finkelstein - E13 56:41

4M ago56:41

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Scott, a seasoned C-level executive, draws from a diverse background in business leadership and organizational transformation. Originally aspiring to a career in finance, his trajectory shifted after witnessing the events of September 11th, leading him to navigate a path of resilience and mentorship. With a strategic vision and executive acumen, Sc…

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Financial Modeling, Profitability & Raising Venture Capital for Startups | Lauren Pearl - E12 52:58

5M ago52:58

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Lauren Pearl is a Fractional CFO/COO and Advisor who graduated from Boston University and NYU Stern where she did her MBA. She has a rich background in financial modeling and has a unique perspective on growing profitable startups. She is a 2x founder and recently started Pearl and Elmore, an offsite programming company. She was the Director of Str…

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Episode 2404: Luis Leyva - Queer of Color Justice in STEM 35:55

5M ago35:55

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Luis Leyva from Vanderbilt University discusses his article, "Queer of Color Justice in Undergraduate Mathematics Education," published in the Notices of the American Mathematical Society, Volume 71. Article URL https://doi.org/10.1090/noti2875 Episode 1701 with Luis https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mathed/episodes/2017-01-04T12_03_01-08_00 Other…

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The Kennedy Ryan Phenomenon: Inclusive Narratives With Heart 1:06:49

5M ago1:06:49

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Kennedy Ryan discusses her rise to the NYT bestseller list as a Black romance writer with moving advocacy for autism representation in This Could Be Us. There is a reason everyone wants to be a part of Kennedy Ryan’s story—her joy is infectious. Today, we offer listeners a front-row seat to her romance Booktok fandom, sold-out book tours, and movin…

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Finding the Lessons in Messy Situations | Curtis Dean - E11 58:12

5M ago58:12

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Curtis Dean is the founder and creative director for Strangers Only, a lifestyle clothing brand and is also a coach helping people maximize their potential and design the lives they want. He is a positive thinker with a unique perspective on life. He has spoken at Soho houses and shared his deep knowledge on various topics. Key Takeaways: Identifyi…

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Episode 2403: Melissa Gallagher - adaptive teaching and math on social media 24:28

5M ago24:28

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Melissa Gallagher from the University of Houston (soon to be at U.S. Math Recovery Council) discusses the article, "Adaptive teaching in mathematics: A review of the literature," published in Educational Review, Volume 7. Co-authors: Parsons and Vaughn. Article URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/00131911.2020.1722065 Math with Melissa…

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Trust is a Commodity, Hiring for Culture vs Skill Set, & Change Management | Steven Puri - E10 58:31

5M ago58:31

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Steven Puri is a multipreneur who launched his career in the film industry and is also the founder of Sukha Company, previously known as Centred. He started Centropolis Effects. a CGI company then exited and has held multiple senior roles in big film companies like 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks. He is a chief strategist and has supported various …

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Trapped in a Time Loop 50:36

5M ago50:36

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In today's podcast, escape in a time loop novel. We discuss Groundhog Day books and the comforting ways repeating time travel can charm us in our book stack. When we say "time loop," readers immediately react to this statement. Whether it is a no or a yes, Jessica and I have you covered in today's podcast. We discuss why repeating cycles of events …

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Establishing a CPG Athleisure Brand, Calculated Risks, and Aligning with a Co-Founder | Daniella Rosa - E9 1:04:20

5M ago1:04:20

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Daniella Rosa is the founder of Aiea Golf, an athleisure lifestyle brand for women golfers. She also was the owner and designer of cutclothing.com. Daniella has held various marketing roles in her career in the auction industry. As she hit the ceiling in her career she made an instant decision to switch and start a brand and this has been a great l…

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Jesse Schoberg: Master of Thigh Masters, 8.5 on the Non-Normie Scale, Enjoyable Amount of Internet Famous, and Calculated Novelty Junkie 1:04:52

5M ago1:04:52

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Jesse is not only my neighbor in bangkok, whenever he actually decides to live here, but he was one of the most influential people in my life last year. The way I met him is quite unique: I got sent a youtube link to a CNBC interview he did on being an expat in Bangkok. Basically I had a weird amount of information about him, from him, but not real…

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Tony Robbin’s Peak Performance Strategist on Overcoming the Top 3 Fears in Sales | Brian Mayoral - E8 1:03:46

6M ago1:03:46

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Brian Mayoral has been the number one peak performance strategist for Tony Robbins for over six years and is currently the CIO and founder of his agency called Sellup. As an avid sales manager and leader early on in his career, Brian joins us on Funds and Founders to discuss what he’s learned when it comes to selling yourself, common fears entrepre…

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This Book Cover Designer Reveals His Surprising Process 43:36

6M ago43:36

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Faceout Studio book designer Elisha Zepeda as he takes us on a journey from working in a bookstore to navigating his first year in book cover design. Elisha navigates the challenges of cover rejection through a unique avenue- his TikTok account, where readers can discuss the rejected and accepted designs w…

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Immigrating to the States, Building Community, & Establishing Brand Value | Lekan Olude - E7 38:56

6M ago38:56

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Lekan Olude is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur best known for co-founding Jobberman, West Africa's leading job search engine. In 2021, he founded Motherboard, a comprehensive employee benefits platform, further solidifying his impact on the Nigerian business landscape. He’s a previous guest on the podcast in which we wanted to continue the co…

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Episode 2402: Nathalie Sinclair - methodological experiments with embodied number 36:15

6M ago36:15

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Nathalie Sinclair from Simon Fraser University in Canada discusses her article, "Knowing as remembering: Methodological experiments in embodied experiences of number," published in Digital Experiences in Mathematics Education. Article URL https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40751-023-00132-7 Nathalie's professional webpage https://www.sfu.ca…

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What Founders Underestimate About Building a Startup | Saleem Ahmad - E6 1:29:52

6M ago1:29:52

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In this episode, serial entrepreneur, investor and founding partner of Anti-VC, Saleem Ahmed, joins us in an engaging discussion about his transition from an unfulfilling career in engineering to founding successful startups. In addition to Anti-VC, Saleem founded Jrop and Zown. Today, Saleem discusses what many founders tend to underestimate about…

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How Shark Heart Transformed Emily Habeck and Her Readers 42:02

6M ago42:02

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Emily Habeck discusses her widely imaginative debut novel, Shark Heart, and how this writing project transformed her life and the lives of her readers. It's no secret that Shark Heart was my favorite debut of the year, and today's meaningful author conversation only solidified this moving reading experience. We discuss the unusual overlap to our lo…

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Market Validation, Sales & Co-Founding Job Machine | Brandon Tigges - E5 1:02:18

6M ago1:02:18

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In this episode, Brandon Tigges, the CEO of Job Machine, shares his journey as an entrepreneur, and the valuable lessons that have shaped his career in sales and marketing. He portrays the picture of a resilient military child. He gives an insight into his transformative experiences in creating a failed marketing agency and then working for a robot…

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Episode 2401: Digest 11 - critical math consciousness, algebra placement, African American perspectives, math and science YouTubers 22:40

6M ago22:40

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In this digest episode we hear summaries from Kelly Demirjian, Joshua Pope, Loella Lapat, and Samuel Otten about the following articles: [01:00] Stephan, M., Register, J., Reinke, L., Robinson, C., Pugalenthi, P., & Pugalee, D. (2021). People use math as a weapon: Critical mathematics consciousness in the time of COVID-19. Educational Studies in Ma…

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