Best BLUMEx Podcasts (2024)

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#24 - Kaaveh Shoamanesh [Democratizing Privilege for the 99%], Founder & CEO @ Plaiced. 44:19

9d ago44:19

44:19

Being the dumbest person in the room can drive success; Feeling Dumb and facing failures; How growing up with a mom with schizophrenia shapes your world; Taking Action and Tying Value to Purpose; Bootstrapping vs VC and staying true to your north star; These are just a few themes of this episode. Kaaveh shares his journey from Canada to LA and his …

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#23 - Drew Train [Make Good Money], CEO & Co-founder @ Oberland. 41:19

18d ago41:19

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Drew Train set up shop as Co-Founder and President of OBERLAND, the agency for purpose-driven brands, with Bill Oberlander in May of 2014. Previously, Drew started the social-good practice at J. Walter Thompson New York, called JWT Ethos. He now frames the go-to-market approach for OBERLAND and runs the business with purpose-driven marketing at the…

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#22 - Brett Willms [Is Pivot a Bad Word?], Serial Inventor, Founder @ Laetro. 41:47

25d ago41:47

41:47

Brett Willms shares his journey as an entrepreneur, starting from a young age when he played a game with his mom to imagine things that should be there in the environment. His foray into problem identification. He developed a practice of coming up with ideas to make the world better, which became a formative practice. At Google, he learned about st…

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#21 - Emilie Schario, Founder & CEO @ Turbine. [The Risk Averse Founder] 37:51

2M ago37:51

37:51

From Risk-Averse to Founder: Emilie's Career Journey The Importance of Customer Discovery Meet Emilie, CEO & Founder of Turbine. In this episode Emilie discusses her career journey and how she became a founder despite being risk-averse. She talks about her experience with Venture for America and how it helped her get into startups. She also shares …

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#20 - Naman Budhdeo, 4x Founder, General Partner @ Antler. [Fully Bootstrapped Turned VC] 41:47

2M ago41:47

41:47

Naman Budhdeo, General Partner at Antler, shares his entrepreneurial journey and startup success. Growing up around two entrepreneurs, Naman was inspired to become an entrepreneur himself. His first four businesses were in the travel space, where he identified gaps in the market and built innovative solutions. He has had a fascinating journey, from…

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#19 - Megan Rafuse, Co-Founder Shift Collab. [Therapist turned CEO] 51:19

3M ago51:19

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Megan Rafuse, the CEO and Co-Founder of Shift Collab, is growing Canada’s largest online mental health practice that prides itself on being female and clinician-owned. Megan is an innovator in the mental health space and a winner of the 2023 Top 100 Most powerful women in the women’s executive network. With over 13 years of experience as a register…

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#17 - Kristen Gale, Founder and CEO of The Ten Spot. [Life at a 10] 56:43

4M ago56:43

56:43

Kristen Gale shares her journey of starting and growing The Ten Spot, a trailblazing beauty bar chain. She talks about her inspiration for the business and how she combined elements of nail bars and high-end spas to create a unique experience. We discuss the challenges Kristen faced and the lessons learned along the way. Why she decided to transiti…

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#16 - Fatima Zaidi, Founder & CEO | Co-Chair #tech4sickkids. Well Rounded 50:52

4M ago50:52

50:52

Meet the powerhouse, Fatima Zaidi, the founder and CEO of Quill Inc a full-service podcasting hosting platform and production agency that helps brands launch and amplify their voices through the power of podcasting. Fatima's vision and leadership have not only propelled her company to the forefront of the industry but have also earned her a spot in…

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#15 - Chris Carder, ThinData | Schulich Startups. Master Networker 53:07

5M ago53:07

53:07

"I am your creator" Chris Carter, the executive director of the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Schulich School of Business, shares his journey and the growth of Schulich Startup. He emphasizes the importance of embracing challenges and the myth that entrepreneurs need to dispel. Chris also discusses the impact of selling a business an…

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#14 - Allen Lau, Wattpad | Two Small Fish Ventures. Learning Machine 56:35

5M ago56:35

56:35

Alan Lau, the co-founder of Wattpad, lead one of Canada's largest tech exits to Naver at $660M. She shares his journey as a recovering CEO and his transition to post-CEO life. He discusses the challenges and stress of being a CEO and the need for recovery. Alan also reflects on his decision to start his new venture, Too Small Fish Ventures, and the…

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#13 - Erica Pearson, Vacation Fund. Founder 49:52

5M ago49:52

49:52

🎙️ Empowering Entrepreneurs: Erica Pearson, Founder of Vacation Fund 🌍✈️ Erica Pearson, the visionary behind Vacation Fund, shared her journey - her entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and the pursuit of a balanced life. Originally from the world of Capital Markets, Erica transitioned into the competitive arena of entrepreneurship, founding Vacatio…

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#12 - Vitalii Dodonov, Stan. Founder 41:33

5M ago41:33

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🎙️ Empowering Creators: Vitalii Dodonov, Co-Founder of Stan 🚀 Today, we're thrilled to welcome Vitalii Dodonov, the Co-Founder and Head of Engineering at Stan, to our podcast. Originally hailing from Russia, Vitalii's journey led him to Canada in 2014, where he brought his wealth of expertise from renowned companies like Deloitte and eBay into the …

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#11 - Erin Bury, Cofounder, Willful. Accidental Entrepreneur 48:26

6M ago48:26

48:26

🎙️"Entrepreneurship is contagious" - Erin Bury, Founder of Willful Erin Bury, the accomplished female founder and co-founder of Willful, an innovative online platform revolutionizing estate planning in Canada. Erin, a mom of two, shares her inspiring transition from a career person with 15 years of experience in startups and small businesses to a d…

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#10 - Jaclyn Chen, Cofounder, Benepass. Confident Chameleon 46:29

6M ago46:29

46:29

Embark on a captivating journey with Jaclyn Chen, the visionary co-founder and CEO behind Benepass, as she shares her story on the latest episode of the 'How I Became' podcast! Meet the trailblazer leading a revolution in flexible benefits, where Benepass ingeniously applies the pre-tax facet of health savings accounts (HSA) to lifestyle perks—all …

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#9 - Marley Alles, Founder, rax. Founder 39:10

7M ago39:10

39:10

🎙️ Empowering Wardrobes: The Journey of Marley Alles, Solo Founder of Rax 👗 This on hits close to home. I had the privilege of mentoring Marley during her early days, guiding her through the ideation phase of Rax via an incubator rax was part of. Witness the evolution of an idea into a thriving business and gain insights into the journey of an entr…

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#8 - Giancarlo Sessa, Co-Founder & CRO, Blade Air. Everchanging 49:21

7M ago49:21

49:21

🎙️ Turning Passion into Canada's Leading IAT Business: The Giancarlo Story 🌿 In our latest episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Giancarlo, who used his friends love for tropical plants as an opportunity for an incredible business. This is not just a story of plants; it's a tale of questioning convention, disrupting a static industry, and defying …

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#7 - Bryan Gold, Cofounder & CEO, #Paid. The Creator Marketing Founder 45:39

8M ago45:39

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🎙️ From Solving a Problem to Revolutionizing Creator Marketing: A Conversation with Bryan Gold 🚀 In our latest episode of "How I Became," I had the privilege of sitting down with Bryan Gold, the Co-Founder and CEO of #Paid. #Paid is a game-changing creator marketplace where brands and creators seamlessly connect, collaborate, and measure their crea…

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#6 - Mitch Solway, Fractional CMO. A Stronger Leader 48:34

8M ago48:34

48:34

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mitch Solway, explore his experience helping startups as a Fractional CMOs. Grappling with significant marketing challenges? Not ready to commit to a full-time VP of Marketing? This conversation is a goldmine of insights ⚱️ Mitch delves into the pivotal moments when marketing evolves into a top priority for a…

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#5 - Max Donsky, VC Analyst. Who I'm Becoming 41:51

8M ago41:51

41:51

Is your business VC-able? Meet Max Donsky, VC Analyst at IMPRESSIONS Venture. Today, let's talk all things VC (Venture Capital). Max, armed with an MBA from the tech epicenter of the world, Israel, now plays a pivotal role at IMPRESSIONS Ventures, on the hunt for exceptional fintech startups. What struck me most was Max's analogy of a VC partnershi…

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#4 - Erica Rankin, Founder BroDough. The Real Erica 41:50

9M ago41:50

41:50

I'm thrilled to introduce our guest, Erica, a true force to be reckoned with in the world of social media and the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry. With a staggering 4 million likes on TikTok and a devoted following of 60,000 on LinkedIn, she's a true powerhouse, not only in building her personal brand but also in creating a delicious and hea…

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#3 - Dan Eberhard, CEO & Founder, KOHO. Well Rounded 47:32

9M ago47:32

47:32

I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome Dan, the founder and CEO of KOHO, as our special guest on the 'How I Became' podcast. With a remarkable milestone of over 1 million customers and a passionate mission to revolutionize financial outcomes for Canadians 🇨🇦, Dan's personal journey is genuinely inspiring. In this episode, we dive deep into the incredib…

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#2 - Jared Kligerman, CPG Entrepreneur. A Jack of All Trade 44:33

10M ago44:33

44:33

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jared, a true entrepreneur at heart and a leading figure in the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry. He generously shared his remarkable journey, from spearheading an agency in the CPG space to taking the plunge into starting his own venture. Our conversation was a deep dive into the world of entrepreneurs…

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#1 - Samia Syed, Shopify & Founder. ReInspired 32:22

10M ago32:22

32:22

I spoke with Samia Syed about starting her first business, changing co-founders mid venture, and deciding to move on, feeling disconnected and using it as motivation to learn a new skill, growth mindset. We talked about working in the corporate world, and being a content creator and the frameworks to help her navigate this journey. OUTLINE: Here's …

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#047 - Buster Arnwine // Hair On Fire 37:58

12M ago37:58

37:58

On this episode of YearOne we speak to Buster Arnwine, Co-Founder of Hair on Fire and Fusion Retail Group. After spending 20 years in the corporate world, Buster decided that it was time to leverage all the knowledge gained during this time, take the plunge and do his own thing. We speak about: Side hustles Opportunities aplenty Perfect partners Co…

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#046 - Arda Erturk // Bonfire 38:21

1y ago38:21

38:21

On this episode of YearOne we speak to Arda Erturk, Founder of Bonfire, an enterprise-grade ChatGPT tool that seamlessly gathers information from various platforms, empowering teams, customers and prospects to easily search and find information related to your organization. This episode explores all the latest and leading technical innovations, inc…

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#045 - Antonella Satyro // Human Skills Manifesto 53:27

1y ago53:27

53:27

On this episode of YearOne, we speak to Antonella Satyro, serial entrepreneur, speaker, investor and author. Antonella humanizes and accelerates people, leaders, CEOs, organizations and start-ups. She is: CEO and Co-Founder of Human Skills Manifesto, an edtech that brings awareness and accelerates people, leaders and companies to create better worl…

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#044 - Bill and Brian // Energy Rouge 59:58

1y ago59:58

59:58

On this episode of YearOne we speak to Energy Rouge’s co-founders Bill Shanahan (Purveyor of Deep Thought) and Brian Pieri (Chief Executive of Happiness). Bill and Brian have been in the Oil & Gas industry for decades and discovered an information gap between companies and people in the energy space. To bridge the gap they started Energy Rouge, a m…

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#043 - Eugina Jordan //Senior Leader, Author and Speaker 40:19

1y ago40:19

40:19

On this episode of YearOne we speaker to Eugina Jordan. Eugina is not an early stage founder, she is a senior leader, an author and a speaker who is on a mission to make a difference one person at a time. We speak about Gratitude Sacrifice Giving Sponors Personal accountability Balance and boundaries Sit back, buckle up and enjoy the show…

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#042 - Fahim Pour // Pukket 36:51

1y ago36:51

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On this episode of YearOne we speak to Fahim, CEO of Pukket, a marketing platform to help you build and manage your community, increase retention and reduce the cost of customer acquisition. We speak about: Building an online community The power of the community Different types of communities Industries that are best suited for community building I…

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#041 - Phil Ossai // Ossai 41:22

1y ago41:22

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On this episode of YearOne we speak to Phil Ossai, founder of Ossai, an ROI focused personal branding agency. Phil works with founders and CEO's to help build their online reputation and more importantly generate the opportunities they're looking for. We speak about: The law of attraction Building a personal brand Personal brand vs company brand Co…

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#040 - Khadija Khartit // Fujn 46:44

1y ago46:44

46:44

On the episode of YearOne we speak to Khadija Khartit, Founder of Fujn, democratizing access of women to more dignified and fulfilled lives. We speak about Conviction Infinitesimal successes Dream big Durable, human development Happiness Consistency Sit back, buckle up and enjoy the show.By BLUMEx

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#039 - Harry Luscombe // Boodil 32:52

1y ago32:52

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On this episode of YearOne we speak to Harry Luscombe, Co-founder of Boodil, a UK fintech that provides a secure open banking payment solution that rewards consumers every time they spend. We speak about: Failure Fundraising Competitors Co-founders Sit back, buckle up and enjoy the show.By BLUMEx

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#038 - Alpa Patel // 9th House 38:08

1y ago38:08

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On this episode of YearOne we speak to Alpa Patel, Founder & CEO of 9th House, a hospitality experience, brand development and design studio. We speak about If you don’t believe in yourself, you are finished Willingness to fall Accepting “no” Hiring for weakness Do well and do good Purpose driven Sit back, buckle up and enjoy the show.…

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#037 - Ben Mak // Being Unlimited 49:16

1y ago49:16

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On this episode of YearOne we speak to Ben Mak, a multi-faceted business owner with expertise as a mindset coach, NLP, fashion designer and mentor. We speak about Resilience to success Turning optimism into a skill Failure Value first Show your greatness Sit back, buckle up and enjoy the show.By BLUMEx

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#036 - Laura Hammond // People People 50:40

1y ago50:40

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On this episode of YearOne we speak to Laura Hammond, Founder of the People People, a people and culture consultancy. Laura is an absolute powerhouse. We speak about: Mental Health People Management HR Structures Heart-centred Culture Attitude vs Skill Sit back, buckle up and enjoy the showBy BLUMEx

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#035 - Ruben Sardaryan // Infocratic 44:41

1y ago44:41

44:41

On this episode of YearOne we speak to Ruben Sardaryan, Founder of Infocratic, a consultancy focused on helping organizations gain more value from information faster. We speak about: Parallel entrepreneurship Consultants vs entrepreneurs Data centric thinking Data as the second most important economic resource in a company Sit back, buckle up and e…

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#034 - Ankita Sharma // Philer 42:02

1y ago42:02

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On this episode of YearOne we speak to Ankita Sharma, CEO and Founder of Philer, a prop tech startup that automates real estate closing for professionals. Philer helps lawyers, realtors and mortgage brokers better serve homeowners using artificial intelligence. We speak about Sole entrepreneurship Outsourcing Working through the low moments Well be…

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#033 - Dr. Ronke Komolafe // Integrated Physical & Behavioral Health Alliance 49:55

1+ y ago49:55

49:55

On this episode of YearOne we speak to Dr. Ronke Komolafe, Founder of Integrated Physical & Behavioral Health Alliance. Dr Ronke has 15 years experience in Mental Health and Integrated Health, is CEO and Board Chair of Integrated Physical & Behavioral Health Alliance, Chief Editor of Integrated Health Magazine, Associate Professor at Morehouse Coll…

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E34: Biden’s ‘War’ on Crypto, Tik Tok Hearings, Bitcoin Going to ‘$1 Million’, Commercial Real Estate Collapsing, Is USD Losing its Reserve Currency Status? 51:01

1+ y ago51:01

51:01

Episode Summary: In this episode of The George Pu Show, co-hosts George, Soham, and Matt examines various topics about the world economy and everything that has happened in the past week. Episode Timeline: (0:14) Biden Administration’s new actions against Bitcoin and crypto (6:13) Balaji betting that Bitcoin price is going to $1 million dollars in …

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E33: Lyft Co-Founders Resign, Donald Trump’s Potential Arrest, China’s Xi Visits Russia, Who Blew Up the Nord Stream Pipeline? 39:59

1+ y ago39:59

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Episode Summary: In this episode of The George Pu Show, George and Soham explores into the rarely talked about political debates on the show, including Donald Trump’s potential arrest by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, and what that means for US and its economy. The show then discussed a rarely talked about topic in media: China’s Preside…

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#032 - Pavel Gertsberg // Fluffy 44:04

1+ y ago44:04

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On this episode of YearOne we speak to Pavel Gertsberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Fluffy. a startup on a mission to make pet care more affordable and less stressful. We speak about Entering a new market The importance of having a co-founder Finding your first users Marketing Team structure and recruitment Mentors vs Advisors Sit back, buckle up and enj…

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E32: Banking Crisis Deepens, Credit Suisse Defaults, Contagion Spreads, GPT-4, AI-Powered Microsoft 365, What’s Up with the ‘AI Fear’? 1:01:43

1+ y ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Episode Summary: In this episode, we discussed the recent banking crisis and credit defaults, as well as the spread of contagion. We then shifted the conversation to the advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly GPT-4 and AI-powered Microsoft 365. We discussed the potential benefits and drawbacks of these developments, including the pot…

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#031 - Nora DiNuzzo // Pitcher 55:24

1+ y ago55:24

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On this episode of YearOne we speak to Nora DiNuzzo, Founder & President of Pitcher, a brand strategy and GROWTH consultancy for small businesses. We speak about Business Development skills Prospect qualifying criteria Payment terms Importance of your brand Outsourcing what you suck at This is a very practical, advice based episode so sit back, buc…

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#030- Jim Boccarossa // ProvenAir 42:27

1+ y ago42:27

42:27

On this episode of YearOne we speak to Jim Boccarossa, Founder and CEO of ProvenAir, a service platform that, dynamically generates back-to-birth trace insights for commercial landing gear and other life limited material We speak about The importance of hard work What should new business owners focus on Relationships Mentors Free lunch metric Given…

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E31: Silicon Valley Bank’s Sudden Collapse, Silvergate Shutting Down, Contagion to the Boarder Economy, The Start of the next Financial Crisis? 1:08:38

1+ y ago1:08:38

1:08:38

Episode Summary: Welcome to another episode of The George Pu Show, a podcast that aims to bring you the latest news and insights on the world of finance and technology. In this episode, we focus on the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the closure of Silvergate Bank, two events that have sent shockwaves across the US banking industry…

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#029 - Keely O'Connor // Prosperitas Animation Studio 44:51

1+ y ago44:51

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On this episode of YearOne we speak to Keely O'Connor, storyteller and founder of Prosperitas Animation Studio. Keely is on a mission to harness the power of animation to educate and inspire people to take action on the world's most pressing challenges. We speak about Ikigai Entrepreneurship Routines Importance of partnerships Holding yourself acco…

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E30 Special: Will AI Finally Replace Our Jobs, Legal Troubles for ChatGPT, Goldman’s Fin-Tech Collapse, How to Monetize AI? 1:01:53

1+ y ago1:01:53

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Episode Summary: We are on EP30! What a journey it has been, almost one year in and 30 episodes later, The George Pu Show cannot be here without the support of our great co-hosts, guests, and audiences. Starting this week, The George Pu Show will update weekly and bring you all the best trends in tech and business, and our three co-hosts’ unique in…

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#028 - Gerry Caron // Caron Product Management Consulting 42:05

1+ y ago42:05

42:05

On this episode of YearOne we speak to Gerry Caron, Principal at Caron Product Management Consulting, where he works with senior executives of small to medium-sized tech firms to develop strategies that strengthen product outcomes, processes, and organizations. We speak about Failure Patents Mentors Scaling a consultancy Product design pitfalls If …

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#027 - Nate Shalev // Revel Impact 41:41

1+ y ago41:41

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On this episode of YearOne we speak to Nate Shalev, Founder of Revel Impact a consultancy that specializes in social impact and diversity, equality, & inclusion to help business create a more inclusive culture for teams to thrive. Nate speaks about: The importance of inclusivity How to value your service What early stage businesses need to do to se…

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#026 - Doug Pick // DAP Ventures 49:17

1+ y ago49:17

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On this episode of YearOne we speak to Doug Pick, serial entrepreneur, investor and founder of DAP Ventures helping to bring products to market, consumer packaged goods consulting and new product development. We speak about Conviction and confidence Sell the sizzle not the steak Building and exiting a business Viability study Doug’s openness and wi…

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