Best University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business Podcasts (2023)

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CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

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Build Your Best Career Ever 32:22

14d ago32:22

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Would you like to build a career that leverages your strengths, offer opportunities for growth, and where you are appreciated? Clearly, the answer is yes. So how do you do this? According to Dr. David Burkus, a former business school professor, advisor to executive leadership from organizations including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA, and best…

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171. Deep tech investing vs standard venture capital 47:04

10h ago47:04

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ChatGPT has popularized deep tech, but most people don't really know what it is or how it differs from standard software innovation. Don't be most people. This episode will demystify deep tech investing and show you why smart VCs never really take any technological risk (even in the most frontier tech industries). Learn from James Wang, Partner at …

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Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

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Navigating Personal and Financial Risk in Entrepreneurship 32:17

2d ago32:17

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This month’s episode of the ETA Insider Podcast features Tim Lahey, CEO of r:Home, a technology concierge company, who shares his journey into entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) from a finance career. He stresses the significance of personal risk assessment in ETA and discusses his acquisition process, including location and size criteria. …

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Tech for Non-Techies

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170. Advisory Boards: why join them & why have them 42:25

1d ago42:25

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If you want to run a start-up, get to the top of a corporate, get headhunted for board roles or become a Smart Money investor, joining an advisory board is a smart move. But, for advisors, boards can can also become a time drain and a risk to your reputation. For founders, advisory boards can be a source of deals, funding and support, or a costly d…

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169. The No. 1 Tech Concept for Business Leaders 27:02

8d ago27:02

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Traditional industries, like banking, FMCG, and real estate have a fundamental difference to tech companies. If you do not understand this difference, or under-estimate it, you will not be able to thrive in digital transformation or work with tech start-ups. In this episode you will learn what this core difference is and why it matters through two …

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168. 5 tech concepts every Business Leader needs to know 28:23

15d ago28:23

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To succeed in the Digital Age, traditional business skills are no longer enough. Business Leaders need a new skillset: Digital Leadership. This doesn't mean learning to code or taking a Python course. (Thank God!) Instead, it means learning how to collaborate effectively with developers and data scientists, and aligning business goals with tech str…

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167. Four top tech books for Business Leaders 14:58

22d ago14:58

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Listen to this episode to get Sophia Matveeva's recommendations to hone your digital mindset. In this episode, you'll hear the top lessons from each book and why they matter. The beginners' guide: Swipe to Unlock: The Insider’s Guide to Tech and Business Strategy Listen to this TFNT podcast interview with co-author Parth Detroja: 12 Introduction to…

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Diverse Perspectives in ETA: Building Resumes and Teams for Success 32:07

28d ago32:07

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This month’s episode of the ETA Insider Podcast features Clement Lucas, Principal of Relay Investment, a diverse firm based out of Boston that focuses on ETA investments. Clement’s unique perspective as a former operator is a value add to his team and the searchers Relay works with. Clement shares with Brian how diversity is beneficial within your …

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166. Introduction to cookies, tracking & online privacy 40:14

29d ago40:14

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Is online tracking invasive? Or do cookies make our experience of the internet better? To answer this question, you need to understand how online tracking works and who makes money from it. In this episode, you'll learn from Keith Petri, CEO & Founder of Lockr, which helps consumers manage their data online. You will learn: What tracking cookies ar…

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165. AI hype vs lasting innovation with Jamie Cattell, Partner at IBM 44:33

1M ago44:33

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How is generative AI different from standard AI? How can you tell lasting innovation from the hype? Listen to this episode to find out. You will learn from Jamie Cattell, Global Managing Partner, Enterprise Strategy at IBM Consulting. Before joining IMB, Jamie was a partner at McKinsey where he led McKinsey Digital. If you work in a corporate, sell…

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Create Your Authentic Story 28:17

2M ago28:17

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How do you create an authentic story that establishes your credibility, talents, and fit? While there is no easy answer, Kelly Parker, marketing professional trained at global enterprises like Sherwin-Williams and American Greetings, TEDx speaker, and host of “Business Storytelling Made Easy” Podcast, believes that a simple, well-told story can hel…

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164. Use Design Thinking to solve ANY problem 18:37

1M ago18:37

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"You can design your work life as an employee or a business owner. Design thinking is for people like you, whether you receive the paycheck or sign the paycheck," Bill Burnett, Stanford School of Design. In this episode you will learn how to use Design Thinking to make decisions and move towards your goals. Listen to learn: How Sophia used prototyp…

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163. Innovation vs Tradition 16:22

2M ago16:22

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When should you innovate and when should you honour tradition? The luxury industry answers this question all the time. Luxury businesses like Louis Vuitton have been around since the 1800s, but have found a way to thrive in the Digital Age. In this episode, you will learn how they've done it so you can apply their lessons to yourself. You will lear…

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162. From banker to Fintech CEO 45:19

2M ago45:19

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Avinash Godkhindi went from banking to leading Zaggle, a fintech company, towards an IPO. This episode is perfect for founders, fintech investors and business leaders who want to transition into tech. In this episode you will learn: What business leaders need to know about tech to thrive in fintech How the recent drop in tech start-up valuations ch…

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Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

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Risk in ETA from an Investor’s Point of View 41:31

2M ago41:31

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This month’s episode of the ETA Insider Podcast features Jan Simon, the Managing Partner of Vonzeo Capital, a Professor of the Practice of Management in Entrepreneurship at IESE, and the Academic Director of its International Search Fund Center. Jan’s expertise and research focuses on investment strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and entrepreneu…

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161. How to get paid more 17:51

2M ago17:51

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Smart dedicated professionals are great at creating value. This episode will help you capture it. Digital transformation and innovation projects are very likely to balloon beyond their original scope, leaving those leading them with more work, but the same compensation. This is why, this episode is especially useful for digital transformation and i…

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From Wrong Fit to Right Fit 33:42

3M ago33:42

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Does it feel harder than it should to find a company where you can thrive? Are you wondering how we could make work, less work? André Martin, operating advisor, board member, ex-Chief Talent Officer for Google/Nike/Target/Mars, and coach to top founders and c-suite executives, would tell you the issue isn’t good or bad culture, but the fit between …

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160. Data Science for Business Leaders with Prof JeAnna Abbott 58:49

2M ago58:49

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To have a successful business career today, you need to be data literate. This doesn't mean learning to code. Thank God! In this episode, you will hear from JeAnna Abbott, Professor of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Analytics at Texas A&M Mays College of Business. In this episode you will learn: What data science is How a baseball team u…

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159. Power mistakes by founders, corporate leaders & investors 17:50

3M ago17:50

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Technology has disrupted power dynamics, and led otherwise smart and rational people to suspend disbelief, lose control and destroy value. To have a truly successful career, you need to understand power dynamics: when to hold on to control and when to cede it. In this episode, you will hear: How power dynamics affect equity splits for non-technical…

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158. Office Hours: MBA vs Computer Science, Product Management, Tech Trends & Career Transitions 33:18

3M ago33:18

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Listen to this Office Hours session with Sophia Matveeva MBA. Questions covered in this episode: Should I do an MBA or a Computer Science degree? What's the difference between Product Management roles in deep tech vs standard businesses? What tech trends are the ones to watch right now? How do you transition into tech after 18 years in the automoti…

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Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

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From Sponsored Searcher to Operator: Creating Your Own Path with ETA 29:38

3M ago29:38

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In this episode of the ETA Insider Podcast, Brian interviews Nick Oberhouse, MBA ‘20, CEO of DAWGS (Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc.). After graduating from Chicago Booth, Nick partnered with NextGen Growth Partners (NGP) to acquire a business, eventually acquiring DAWGS in October 2021. DAWGS serves municipal and commercial property owners by s…

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157. Tech trends and rumors from the advertising Oscars 19:05

3M ago19:05

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Tech and advertising are intertwined: ads is where Big Tech makes most of its money. Learn about the biggest trends in tech from the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. You'll hear about developments and trends at Twitter, Meta and TikTok, as well as see what overhyped tech is behind us and what is yet to come. In this episode you will learn: Wher…

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156. Why most digital transformations fail 41:24

3M ago41:24

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According to McKinsey, 70% of digital transformations fail to meet their goals. And yet, these multi-million dollar projects remain a priority for every major CEO. In this episode, you'll learn from Matthew Domo about why these projects fail and what to focus on to make them succeed. (Clue: it's not the tech). Matt is one of the founders of Amazon …

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How Entrepreneurs Win by Experimenting 29:29

4M ago29:29

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When an entrepreneur makes it big, it can look like it was a smooth ride straight to the top. Of course, this doesn’t happen. There are many twists and turns that can end in a very different place than where things started. Mike Stemple, successful serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and advisor to global corporates and startups, would tell yo…

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155. How generative AI is changing business and the economy 46:04

4M ago46:04

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ChatGPT reached 100 million users in just 2 months after launch, and generative AI has already changed how many professionals do their jobs today. But, how has it already changed business and how will it impact the economy? In this episode, you will hear from Professor Avi Goldfarb, co-author of Power and Prediction: The Disruptive Economics of Art…

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Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

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Live from the Harper Center: Next Steps in the ETA Journey Post-Exit 40:15

4M ago40:15

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This special edition, live episode of the ETA Insider Podcast features Brian Vanderheyden, MBA ‘14, Founder and CEO of Glass Lake Holdings. When Brian joined the podcast in 2020, he was CEO of the Richmond Alarm Company, which he acquired in July 2017 out of his search fund. In this episode, recorded live at the Chicago Booth Harper Center in front…

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154. How to price your app 18:00

4M ago18:00

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There is no template for pricing apps or Software as a Service products, because each product is always a solution to a problem. Some problems are more important than others, and some are harder to solve. But, you can use frameworks to decide what price to launch and how to iterate. In this episode you will learn: What questions to answer to decide…

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153. Social graph vs Interest graph: AI lessons from TikTok & Instagram 18:29

4M ago18:29

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Would you rather listen to a song by an artist you already love? Or an unknown artist and try something new? Most people want a combination of the familiar and the new. In social media terms, this is the social graph vs the interest graph. The social graph refers to content from your friends, and the interest graph refers to content based on your i…

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152. The Non-Technical Founder's introduction to working with outsourced developers 41:59

4M ago41:59

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If you have an idea for an app or a tech business, but no tech skills to build it, this episode is for you. You will hear from Natalie Kaminski, founder of Jet Rockets, whose development company works specifically with non-technical founders. In this episode, you will learn: what insights non-technical founders have that tech founders often don't h…

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CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

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A CEO's Masterclass in Finding Value in Others 30:37

5M ago30:37

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How do you build beneficial and enduring relationships? Douglas Conant, former CEO of Campbell Soup Company, New York Times bestselling author, and social media influencer with over 40 years of leadership experience at world-class global companies, would tell you to find the positive value in the other person, which he has done his entire life. In …

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151. Design Thinking for career and venture growth 18:46

5M ago18:46

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Design Thinking, first developed at Stanford, is the strength behind tech companies like Airbnb and Snap. Great design was the foundation of Apple and Steve Jobs's obsession. Design Thinking is a methodology for making decisions, and knowing when to pivot and when to preserve. You can design your work life as an employee or a business owner. Design…

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150. What all innovators can learn from the massive gaming industry 37:51

5M ago37:51

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The online gaming market is HUGE. Revenue in the online games market is projected to reach US $26.1 billion in 2023. Games developers have also had to solve some of the toughest problems in tech. And yet, the gaming sector does not receive as much attention in the press as other sectors like fintech and ad tech. Listen to this episode to learn rare…

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149. What business leaders must tell technologists to build great products 12:49

5M ago12:49

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Product makers know how to make a product. But technologists do not know whom the product is for and what their aim is. When it comes to working with the tech product team, a business leader's job is to represent the user and their needs. Listen to this episode to hear three key insights business leaders must bring technologists to make great produ…

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Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

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Combining Passion with Expertise: Advice on Operating 30:32

5M ago30:32

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This episode features Mia Jackson, CEO of Vital Care Industries, a medical surgical supplies manufacturer. With a background in operations, supply chain, and finance, Mia discusses how acquiring Vital Care Industries combined her expertise with her passion for healthcare. In this episode, Brian interviews Mia on her career in entrepreneurship throu…

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148. What I didn't get at Chicago Booth for $180,000 20:52

5M ago20:52

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An MBA from a top school can be a great investment. But most business schools have not updated their curricula for the Digital Age and the new world of work. Listen to this episode to hear what Sophia Matveeva loved about her MBA and the two vital skillsets her business school didn't teach.By Sophia Matveeva

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CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

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The Power of Imperfection 27:59

6M ago27:59

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Did you grow up being told that “practice makes perfect”? While there are definitely benefits to take actions that refine your skills, knowledge, and experience, in today’s world, it is not enough. According to Robert McLean, Director Emeritus of McKinsey & Company, former Dean of the Australian Graduate School of Management, and author of multiple…

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147. The REAL way to get investors + top jobs 13:28

5M ago13:28

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Why do some people struggle to be valued for their skillset while others have opportunities coming to them? Most jobs do not get advertised. VCs turn down most of the start-ups that pitch to them. And yet, recruiters work to track down candidates and investors hustle to get on the best founders' cap tables. Why does this happen? To find out, listen…

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146. How to get headhunted 17:18

6M ago17:18

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Having a digital skillset isn't enough. You must be SEEN as a Digital Leader & KNOWN for your expertise. Listen to this podcast episode if you want opportunities to come to you. You will learn: How headhunters and conference organizers look for candidates and speakers Why your LinkedIn profile needs to speak to two audiences simultaneously (and wha…

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145. Why AI makes us boring + what to do about it 26:04

6M ago26:04

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Humans invent technology and then technology changes humans. It was ever thus. The biggest technological trend today is artificial intelligence. if you want to be an insightful leader in the Digital Age, you do need to understand what AI is doing to us, so you can reap the benefits and minimise the costs. In this episode you will learn from Dr Toma…

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Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

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Reflections on Serial Acquisitions and Long-Term Growth 35:40

6M ago35:40

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Brian interviews Jason Pananos and Jay Davis, cofounders of the Nashton Company, on their careers in entrepreneurship through acquisition. Jason and Jay discuss how they developed a serial acquisition strategy, the benefits of long-term growth, and how their experience with ETA has informed how they think about investing today.…

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144. When tech destroys value 13:19

6M ago13:19

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Some technologies lose businesses money and put off their customers. So why do businesses use them? The technical term is shiny object syndrome! We waste money and make bad decisions when we forget that technology is a tool, not an end in itself. The role of a true Digital Leader is to discern when tech creates value and when it doesn't. This podca…

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143. 3 career skills all executives need to thrive in the Digital Age 15:40

6M ago15:40

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Successful professionals need to mix their domain expertise with meta skills to thrive. These transferable skills apply to any industry. Without them, the way to the C Suite is closed. Listen to this short episode to learn what they are and how to get them. Join the Tech for Non-Techies membership and lead in the Digital Age. Tech for Non-Techies c…

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Beyond the Impasse 21:19

7M ago21:19

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The world is filled is with challenging people and situations and it’s easy to reach an impasse where forward progress stops. Roger L. Firestien, PhD, Senior Faculty and Associate Professor at the Center for Applied Imagination at SUNY Buffalo State, President of Innovation Resources, and author of several popular books including Create In A Flash:…

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142. From dentist to tech founder 29:40

7M ago29:40

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Dr Marilyn Sandor is the founder of GoodCheckUp, a telehealth app that gives you dental care whenever, wherever. But her success story came out of a crisis: when Covid struck, she had to shut down her dental clinic, thus losing her income and leaving her patients in the lurch. Not one to sit still, Dr Sandor created a telehealth app to treat her pa…

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141. Why product launches are always late 12:00

7M ago12:00

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Apps and algorithms are like bathroom redesigns and subway station refurbishments. Over budget and over deadline. Listen to this episode to learn why this happens and what to do about it. Listen to 119. Why smart leaders expect the unexpected from software updates for more on this topic. ----- If you like learning about how tech products and profit…

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140. Three lessons for innovators from Running Lean 18:03

7M ago18:03

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Most products brought to market fail. Tech Entrepreneur Ash Maurya says this is "not because we can't complete what we set out to build, but because we waste time, money, and effort building the wrong product." Maurya is the author of Running Lean: Iterate from Plan A to a Plan that works, and creator of the Business Model Canvas. Listen to this ep…

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Navigating the Partner Led Search 37:35

7M ago37:35

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Addie Epstein and Ashley Quisol, principals and cofounders of Benton Place Partners, join Brian to discuss their journey into entrepreneurship through acquisition. Addie and Ashley share their search philosophy and highlight the importance of playing to your strengths, how to market yourself to business owners, and lessons learned from the ups and …

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139. The quickest introduction to the Metaverse 7:42

7M ago7:42

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The metaverse hasn't yet gone mainstream, but it is already changing changing how we work and play. For some companies, the metaverse is their digital transformation, which makes understanding it a key Digital Leadership skill today. Listen to this short episode to hear the most sensible explanation of where the metaverse matters today. ----- Watch…

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The Upside of Imposter Syndrome 28:04

8M ago28:04

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Do you feel that you suffer from imposter syndrome and that it is controlling your success and happiness? While you may currently be experiencing the negative effects of imposter syndrome, it’s time to turn this around. In fact, licensed psychologist, executive coach, organizational consultant, recognized expert, and author of Own Your Greatness an…

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138. How to thrive among digital unknown unknowns 16:38

8M ago16:38

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If you are not a developer or a data scientist, you don’t know what you don’t know about tech. This is a very uncomfortable feeling, especially for high achievers, who were trained to believe that success meant knowing everything. Listen to this episode for five tips on how to make the right decisions about tech as a business leader in a world of d…

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