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On this podcast segment, I address my amazing discovery after going for 2 weeks without Social Media and switching off all news channels! Tune in. www.cryptofashionhouse.com
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In 2020, we launched a podcast from Los Angeles and Latin America, to tell the human stories behind the entrepreneurial economies of the Americas. In 2024, as the world continues to change, and our challenges become more urgent, we’re evolving as well. Now, Rob will hold conversations with the world’s best “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” across all sectors of society and industry. We’ll talk with the leaders building the better world we desperately need, in order to Inspire, Educate and Empower o ...
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TAKI's music delivers hope and emotions. His big room House beats are uplifting & solid, and often blended with elements of Trance to give sensational touch and texture to the journey. DJ TAKI is an internationally renowned DJ. He broke into the underground party scene in 2004 after his stellar performance at the cult Hong Kong Morning Party where he managed to woo a loyal following. A year later, he assumed in-house residency at Hong Kong’s Darling Harbor Group. He has since worked with par ...
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This podcast is aimed at continuing the conversation centered around race, ethnicity, sexuality, classism, and friendship, as black millennial living in a white world. I hope to provide perspective, insight and advice, as well as gain support and information around the central topic. Respect, compassion, and open-mindedness are encouraged for participation. I welcome honest feedback and hope you join the conversion in any way you can. Welcome to the Token Minority.
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Ep 129: "A Third Culture Kid, Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling" with Carol Shih
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How well would you do, if you got off a plane, in a Country you’d never been, with some cash in your pocket, no cultural context and no friends? Could you build a million dollar business in those conditions? Carol Shih, a Proud Taiwanese-Australian-American and successful founder of Qode Space, did exactly this! Carol is a literal “Amazing Woman in…
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Ep 128: “How to Invest in Rob Ryan & The Storytellers Company” with Will Stringer
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This week, we're turning the tables on Rob, for a special episode. In the Opening you’ll hear Rob mention private links & “investors only”, but be assured you are now allowed full access to this special conversation, which was originally only privately recorded. Rob is interviewed by Will Stringer, our Lead Investor, to discuss how easy it is to in…
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Ep 127: "Where do we Belong? Connecting Our Dots" with Michelle O'Grady Caballero
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Do you struggle to share your message clearly? Do you wonder how we tackle society’s most complex communication problems? Michelle O'Grady Caballero, founder and CEO of Team Friday, joins Rob on this episode to unpack these questions and many more. She shares how innovative storytelling and diverse perspectives can revolutionize marketing and commu…
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Ep 126: "How a Simple Breakfast Club Became a Tech Industry Relationship Powerhouse" with Morgan Barrett
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How did a casual breakfast meet-up transform into a thriving tech community? How did a junior lawyer become the King of Early Morning technology industry networking? After all wouldn’t you rather meet with great like minded people to start your day than at booze fueled happy hours? In this episode, Rob and Morgan Barrett dive into the origins of th…
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Ep 125: "Diversity Drives ROI in the 21st Century!" with Adela Jamal
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Adela encourages us all to bet on what we want the future to look like! She reminds us that exponential change is sometimes as simple as inviting one more friend along the way, and she forces us to explore the reality that thinking differently is the most obvious key to unlocking great investment returns, not groupthink. In this really thought-prov…
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Ep 124: “Your Life is a Jungle Gym, not a Ladder" with Robyn Ward
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Can you learn how to be a better leader? Hint; Yes, you can! Is it time for an entirely new leadership paradigm? Are new women leaders, leading the NWSL and WNBA to a period of historic and sustained growth? In this episode, Rob sits down with the incomparable Robyn Ward, from here in Los Angeles, for a super joyful conversation, and they deeply an…
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Ep 123: "Do We Really Have to Buy our Kids’ New Clothes?" with Lauren Gregor
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Will a Circular clothing industry save the planet? (and fuel our economies) Can we change consumer behaviors to create an easier, less expensive and more environmentally sustainable life for families and the planet? Well, Lauren Gregor, founder and CEO of Rent-a-Romper, believes so, and joins us to answer those questions. She shares her fierce comp…
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Ep 122: "Who doesn’t love Chocolate?" with Juan Carlos Garavito.
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Are you curious how to build a socially responsible, sustainable food company- and expand it globally?! Have you ever wondered how to take locally farmed, healthy, cocoa from Colombia to Spain to Iceland and beyond? Well, our Guest Juan Carlos Garavito, tells us how he’s reinventing the entire supply chain and business model of cocoa and chocolate …
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Ep 121: "How Big is the Latino Economy in USA? " with Lilly Rocha
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Hint- the Latino Restaurant & Hospitality economy is huge, and it touches every aspect of your daily life. Your favorite local Mexican restaurant is one part of a nearly 4 trillion dollar latino economy in the USA. Latino entrepreneur led businesses are the fastest growing segment of the American economy compared to their peers. As CEO of the Latin…
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Ep 120: "Is Chicago the Coolest Entrepreneurial City in the USA?" with Claude Cimeus
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Rob explores his Hometown through the eyes of the City’s leading GenZ relationship capitalist! The Nation’s original “Second City” is reasserting itself for the 21st Century. In this insightful episode, Rob and Claude dive deep into Chicago's entrepreneurial economy, it’s leaders, the transformative influence of the economic catalyst organization P…
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Ep 119: "The Business of Sport-Entrepreneurship out on the Trails" with Peter Abraham
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In 2024 Entrepreneurs & Elite Athletes are more similar than ever. Entrepreneurial Thinking, Storytelling and Community Building are transforming the world of participatory sports. Peter Abraham, president of Abraham Content Marketing Studio, joins Rob, to uncover the keys behind building powerful personal brands and communities in the sports indus…
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Ep 118: "Is Art More Important than Money?" with Robert Newman III
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Art is like Breathing Air! From Black Wall Street to Wall Street to a Harlem Artist's studio, a creative life view explored. In this compelling, very personal episode, Rob interviews the dynamic young entrepreneurial artist, Robert L. Newman III. He is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist who shares his views on how creativity fuels both art and …
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Ep 117: "Your Brand needs to Think Now about Multicultural Marketing.” with Mario X. Carrasco
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Multicultural Marketing is today’s marketing- is your Brand ready? It’s a missed opportunity if you’re not understanding your whole community. Mario is an expert here to help you understand this, as his firm does for many of the world’s biggest brands and organizations. He’s a proud resident and community leader in Los Angeles (shoutout- San Fernan…
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Ep 116: "America is not a Meritocracy; and Neither is VC fueled Tech" with Pedro Crespo
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Immigrants made America great, that’s the beauty of us. But can America succeed without welcoming and investing in it’s newest immigrants? In this really personal episode, Rob interviews a deeply proud 1st Gen Dominican-Ecuadorian American, New Yorker-turned-Bay Area transplant, Pedro Crespo, a young venture capitalist and investment manager with a…
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Ep 115: "Are Relationships more valuable than Venture Capital?" with Erika Bricky
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Can you build a career on Relationships and Positive energy? What drives a person to become a champion for underrepresented voices in the startup world? Our guest, Erika Bricky, epitomizes the life of an entrepreneurial thinker and the future of relationships first leadership at her young age. She’s an angel investor and Relationship Capitalist, wh…
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Ep 114: "Building a VC with Purpose; from the Peace Corps to Peru" with Greg Mitchell
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Can a VC create as much investor talent as it does returns? Can you make as much money as you do create generational impact? Greg shares his unique insights from his experience building AVP Ventures, in Peru, highlighting the importance of local solutions and diverse founding teams in driving success. Discover the keys to thriving in Peru's startup…
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Ep 113: "Do Universities create Entrepreneurs?" with Isabelle Bart
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Rob and Isabelle, settle the ages old debate about the value of Universities in fostering entrepreneurship! They ask can Universities adapt and evolve to serve their customers? Isabelle is a long time entrepreneurial thinker, ecosystem builder across Southern California, University teacher, while also being a sought after coach/mentor and advisor t…
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Ep 112: "Are we in a Loneliness Epidemic?" with Sam Karshenboym
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Did swiping right or left cause our epidemic of loneliness? Can dating companies get us out of it? Rob explores authentic human connections with Sam Karshenboym, COO at the Lox Club. They discuss Lox Club's mission to combat loneliness by fostering genuine relationships through better online dating, niche communities and curated IRL events. Sam hig…
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Tune in to the Entrepreneurial Thinkers podcast for inspiring stories, valuable insights, and empowering knowledge from entrepreneurial thinkers around the world. Join Rob Ryan as he dives into exploring the need for more entrepreneurial minds in every sector of society. With each episode, discover stories that inspire, knowledge that educates, and…
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Ep 111: "The Platform Side of VC is the Future of Venture Capital" with Cuco Vega
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Can the Venture industry thrive without it’s Platform business side? Is the Platform side of Venture Capital what really generates ROI for Investors? Join Rob and Cuco Vega, Head of Platform at LEAP Global Partners, as we delve into the depths of entrepreneurial thinking in the venture capital industry’s new world of “Platform” and support services…
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Ep 110: "A Historic Moment in Mexican Politics, or a Mexican Mirage?" with Alex González Ormerod
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Is Mexico leaping ahead of history by electing it’s first Female President this summer? Is History repeating itself, or are we making real political progress in Mexico? If you are curious about our North American neighbors, the 12th largest economy in the world, or cross-border economic and cultural realities, please step into the heart of Mexican …
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Ep 109: "Is Traditional Media Dead? Or was it just sick…" with Pablo Ximénez de Sandoval
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In this episode, we answer this question! Rob is joined, from Madrid, Spain, by the Deputy Editor of Opinion at El Pais, Pablo Ximenez de Sandoval. El Pais is the largest Spanish language news media company in the world, also known as the “paper of record” for the Spanish speaking world, much the same way that the New York Times company is to the U…
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Ep 108: "Real Estate Investing Success; A Map from Nursing to Investor to Fintech Founder" with Savannah Arroyo
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The one and only "NetWorthNurse," Savannah Arroyo, Founder of Willow Investment Group and emerging fintech, InvestHealth, and accomplished Speaker and Author of "Passive Profits" on the topics of Real Estate Investing to create time-freedom, financial flexibility and wealth, joins our show. In this episode, Savannah explores the forefront of empowe…
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EP047 : GCIRCUIT SK2024 SHANGAYLA (Official Promo Podcast) Bangkok
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🎧 DJ TAKI GCIRCUIT SK2024 SHANGAYLA Promo Set: Unleash the Dance Floor! 🌟 Get ready to move and groove with DJ TAKI's electrifying GCIRCUIT SK2024 Promo Set! 🎉🎶 Experience an unforgettable mix of beats, rhythms, and cutting-edge sounds that will ignite your party spirit. Join us for an epic dance floor adventure! 🔥💃🕺 #GCIRCUIT #SK2024 #Shangayla #G…
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Ep 107: “AI Unplugged. Legal Insights, Governance & Regulation” with Juan Conde.
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Join us as we dive into AI policy, governance and regulatory considerations for founders, investors and policymakers! We talk all things AI governance, plus highlight some tips and best practices for Founder, Investors and PolicyMakers, plus we explore unique cross-border legal intricacies from Juan's experience fostering growth between the US and …
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Ep 106: “Entrepreneurial Thinkers, the Launch” with Rob Ryan.
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Welcome to "Entrepreneurial Thinkers" with Rob Ryan! 🎙️ Join us as we unveil our rebranded show, sharing the journey behind the transformation and our mission to spotlight innovative minds shaping diverse sectors worldwide. Subscribe and stay tuned for inspiring conversations and enriching insights every week! #EntrepreneurialThinkers…
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Ep 105. SABRINA CASTELLI - "Investing from Zero. Mujer Financiera (Español)"
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While we gear up for the exciting relaunch of our show next week, we're treating you to unique episodes created by some of our incredible alumni guests. This time, we're shining the spotlight on Sabrina Castelli, our talented Argentine friend featured in Episode 40 on July 1, 2022, titled "The Spotify of Women’s Finance, Born in South America." Sab…
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Ep 104. NATASHA CHANDEL - "Managing Your Emotions. The Kinda Dating Podcast"
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This month, we're spicing up our podcast with a special treat! 🌟 Our Hollywood friend, Natasha Chandel, is taking over with her top-ranked podcast "Kinda Dating." Tune in for her episode on "Managing your Emotions" – it's informative, funny, and a wild ride you don't want to miss! 🎉 Natasha, the comedy powerhouse and Dating Coach, spills the beans …
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Ep 103. ROB RYAN & JEFFREY POTVIN - "Exploring Life, Relationships, and Entrepreneurship Behind the Mic"
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As we remodel and rebrand our podcast this month, we're bringing some fun outside shows, created by our guest alumni, into your feed. In this special episode, Rob is interviewed by Jeffrey Potvin from the Open People's Network in Toronto, Canada. Jeffrey, a past guest on episode 71 of Mentors Today, turns the tables by hosting Rob on his show, "Imp…
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Ep 102. COURTNEY COLE, Singer-Songwriter - "Getting Out of Her Own Way"
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In this episode, Rob and Courtney explore the similarities between traditional “entrepreneurs” and the entrepreneurial life of a successful Singer/Songwriter. Courtney’s musical journey began as a child in her Church and musical theater in school, in New Orleans area where she grew up, then exploded during her years in Nashville, America’s heart of…
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Ep 101. ROB RYAN - "A Look Back and A Look Forward, 2023-2024"
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Join Rob in this special Year End Review episode in which he highlights the milestone of our 100th Episode and looks eagerly forward into 2024, an exciting year to come which will see a rebranding and strengthening of the show that you’ve come to love. Rob shares our gratitude for you, our Audience, for the incredible community of Guests who’ve hum…
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Ep 100. LORETTA WILLIAMS GURNELL, SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation - "Generational Change through STEM Mentorship"
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“One young woman of color can affect change in 5 generations of her family by deciding to go through our program.” In this energizing episode, Rob is joined by Loretta Williams Gurnell—an educator, former professional basketball player and Founder behind the SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation, a Houston, Texas based STEM mentorship program for young women…
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Ep 99. MICA LE JOHN, Irregular Hours - "Empowering the Next Generation"
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Rob is joined by the remarkably energetic Mica Le John, an entrepreneurial thinker at the intersection of identity, culture and technology. The conversation dives immediately into how we gain and share knowledge around Race, Class, Gender, Sexuality and Ability lenses with young people. Mica proudly continues a global multicultural legacy of incred…
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Ep 98. JEAN MICHEL HABINEZA, iDebate Rwanda - "Debating Better Leadership"
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In this episode, Rob is joined by Jean Michel Habineza, Founder/CEO of iDebate Rwanda, who is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and peace-building through meaningful dialogue. His motivation and life experience was shaped by the infamous Rwandan Genocide which unfolded during his childhood. Jean Michel's impactful journey proves that not …
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Ep 97. CRISTIAN LARA, Reciclapp - "Recycling the Informal Waste Industry of LatAm"
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In this episode, Rob is joined by Cristian Lara, an unintentional entrepreneur, with no resources and now a dynamic young leader in the field of sustainability and recycling in Chile, now Mexico and across Latin America. His “aha” moment hit while playing a match of futbol with friends at university one night, and began his rise to prominence. His …
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Ep 96. JESSICA O’LEARY, - "A Generational Conversation About Life, Work and the World"
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Every once in a while we believe we need to slow down, sit with friends, and have long, wide ranging conversations. This episode with Rob and Jessica O'Leary, is that cross generational conversation; we discuss politics, parents, science, immigration, the last 100 years and the next 50 years of innovation as a species. Rob shares advice and perspec…
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Ep 95. SOFIA HAQ, Muslim Women Professionals (MWP) - "Using Her Voice for Change"
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In this episode, Rob is joined by Sofia Haq, an aspiring millennial Investor, and a true Southern Californian whose life is a unique tapestry of multicultural experiences. Born to a Pakistani father, from Lahore, and Mexican mother, from Leon, who met in Downtown LA, Sofia is a proud 1st Gen advocate for those whose voices need to be heard. She is …
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Ep 94. ALI JAMAL, First Check Ventures - "Everything Pointed Him to Latin America"
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In this episode, Rob is joined by Ali Jamal, one of the most plugged-in young seed stage investors in Latin America’s entrepreneurial economy! He is a seasoned corporate guy turned investor, built upon his upbringing in small-town Minnesota, to his studies at Stanford and then working at some of the world’s fastest growing companies around the worl…
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Ep 93. KENNITH BURKS, CarKenny - "Be Weird & Build Bigger than Yourself"
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In this episode, Rob is joined by Kennith Burks, CEO/Founder at CarKenny, an aspiring builder in the world of mobility and ai based telematics software. Kennith’s entrepreneurial story takes us from hustling at the Corner Store in Newark, New Jersey as a kid, where he watched too many friends go to jail for stealing cars, to Corporate roles at Brid…
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Ep 92. TRISH HALAMANDARIS, UCLA - "Los Angeles’s Biggest True Believer”
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In this episode, Rob is joined by the force of nature that is Trish Halamandaris, a name synonymous with innovation, strategy, and success here in Los Angeles. She’s true Angeleno and Proud Californian! The two talk about her passion for Los Angeles, for UCLA and for life and curiosity! As the Director of the Venture Accelerator at UCLA Anderson Sc…
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Ep 91. CHRISTIAN NARVAEZ, Rayo Capital - "An Unconventional Investor Discovering Unseen Founders.”
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In this episode, Rob is joined by Christian Narvaez, Managing Partner at Rayo Capital, a dynamic investor and community leader in the web3 world. We delve into a wide range of topics, including the profound impact of mentorship on his life, and how he’s now mentoring others in the growing Latino Web3 community and how that representation will shape…
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Ep 90. ELIANNE RODRIGUEZ, LEEAF - "A Fierce Fan of Futbol and Economic Justice”
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In this episode, Rob is joined by a remarkable woman, Elianne Rodriguez. Elianne is a serial entrepreneur dedicated to a life’s work of empowering and educating entrepreneurs from under-served communities! She makes a fascinating connection between her deep passion for Los Angeles’ two professional soccer clubs, Angel City FC of the NWSL and LAFC, …
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Ep 89. NATASHA CHANDEL, Writer/Actor/Producer - "Lights, Camera, Entrepreneur: One Funny Woman's Journey in Hollywood"
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In this unique episode, Rob is joined by multi-talented, multi-hyphenate, Natasha Chandel. In this captivating interview, the two delve into a wide range of topics including exploring the surprising similarities between the entrepreneurial industry and Hollywood/entertainment industry, shedding light on how lessons from one world can apply to the o…
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Ep 88. ANDREA ORREGO, Atelier App, - "An Underdog Designing a Better Way"
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In this episode, Rob is joined by Andrea Orrego, Founder of Atelier. She’s a third-generation architect turned tech entrepreneur hailing from Lima, Peru, now living with her family in Colorado, whose journey in architecture and entrepreneurship has not only crafted inspiring spaces but also redefined the notion of an entrepreneurial life and person…
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Ep 87. JULIANA GARAIZAR, Greentown Labs - "Leading and Living By Example"
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In this episode, Rob is joined by his friend, the remarkably talented Juliana Garaizar, a true trailblazer in the world of venture capital and sustainable innovation. The two enjoy a wide ranging, personal conversation which dives into the topics which Juliana feels most compelled by everyday - Climate innovation, the fundamental value of multi-cul…
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Ep 86. MICHAEL SHOR, SHOR Capital - "A Ruthlessly Iterative Young Investor"
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In this episode, Rob is joined by a dynamic new venture investor, Michael Shor, hailing from Miami, Florida. Michael is SHOR Capital, an early-stage venture capital fund with a unique penchant for backing "ruthlessly iterative founders." In this captivating conversation, Michael delves into his unique investing philosophy, shedding light on his pre…
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Ep 85. SHIRIN SALEMNIA, PlayWerks - "One Unstoppable Woman’s Yellowbrick Road”
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In this episode, Rob is joined by the dynamic and high energy Shirin Salmenia, CEO of PlayWerks. Shirin is an indefatigable example of knowing what your dreams are and then being relentlessly single minded in pursuit of them. Her early career found her working on some of the most iconic toy brands in American history. Shirin is more than just a suc…
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Ep 84. Ileana Jaime Felix & Diana Bernal, Mentors Today - "Goodbyes, Hellos and Behind the Scenes we Go"
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In this really special behind the scenes episode, Rob is joined for two incredible conversations by the powerful Mexican women who have shaped this show for you over the last 3+ years. Rob says goodbye to his friend, and our (now former) co-host, Ileana Jaime Felix, as we announce her departure from the show, after helping give birth to it in the m…
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Ep 83. SERGIO BORROMEI, aka Maxolydian - "Making Music & Creating in an Ai World"
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In this special episode, Rob is joined for an impromptu conversation, by a guest who needs no introduction: the one and only Sergio Borromei aka Maxolydian aka the Cowboy Coder. We get together in this informal conversation between Los Angeles, a City globally renowned for it’s creativity, and Maxolydian’s recording studio on his Ranch outside Sant…
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Ep 82. ROB RYAN - "A Summer Recap & Look Ahead in 2023.”
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In this special end of our Summer Break Series episode, Rob updates us on some of his own summer fun, shares a sneek peak into the future of MentorsToday in 2023-24, and recaps and adds his own takes on the three Summer Break series episodes we just reshared on the critical topics of: Storytelling, Venture Capital, and Mental Health. Rob explores t…
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