Best Islamic StartUp Podcasts (2024)

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Guillermo Rauch on AI, Scaling Vercel, and The Future of Web Apps 56:11

12m ago56:11

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Guillermo Rauch is founder and CEO of Vercel, a company that provides the developer tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. He was interviewed by Ben Casnocha, co-founder and general partner at Village Global, an early stage venture capital firm backed by some of the world’s most successful entrep…

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🌱 Ep 14. Farm to Fibre: Spinning Yarn from Potatoes 1:04:38

19d ago1:04:38

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In this episode of the No Ordinary Cloth podcast, we chat with David Prior Hope (CTO) and Idan Gal-Shohet (CEO), founders of Fibe, a pioneering company converting potato harvest waste into sustainable cotton-like textile fibres. Fibe was born out of a final year Masters project at Imperial College, London, aiming to turn agricultural waste into usa…

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Death, Inheritance, Divorce & Other Legal Matters as a UAE Expat | Samara Iqbal 47:45

19d ago47:45

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Samara Iqbal is a leading lawyer specialising in international family law, and if you thought normal divorce proceedings were complicated, wait until the sun, sand and sea of Dubai gets involved. From crazy stories of lawsuits by the dead to an expats legal checklist, you'll enjoy this.

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Can Blockchain Topple Traditional Finance?- Matthew Van Niekerk 54:19

22d ago54:19

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Let us know what you think of this episode Summary(Season 2, Ep15): Matthew Van Niekerk, CEO of SettleMint, discusses how blockchain technology can revolutionize the financial sector and other industries by addressing outdated processes and promoting gradual adoption to mitigate risks. He highlights the skills gap in blockchain adoption and explain…

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Ep 13. 3D Weaving Yarns into Garments and Zero Inventory Circular Fashion with Beth Esponnette 1:17:32

1M ago1:17:32

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In this episode of the No Ordinary Cloth podcast, Beth Esponnette, the co-founder of Unspun, shares her groundbreaking innovation in 3D weaving technology that creates garments in a single, seamless piece, revolutionising fashion manufacturing and disrupting the current supply chain. Beth discusses her journey from an assistant professor to a pione…

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Are Solana Teams Really Building for Users?- Alex Scott 48:51

28d ago48:51

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Let us know what you think of this episode Summary(Season 2, Ep14): Alex Scott, leading Superteam Middle East, explores Solana's potential in the region, highlighting its advantages over traditional financial systems and its role in enhancing transparency and economic opportunities. He addresses criticisms of trading-focused blockchain projects, em…

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Season 2 Wrap Up 36:04

1M ago36:04

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In this last episode of Season 2, Janessa and Amrita take a look back at key themes from this past season. They cover: - How CMOs build brand teams - Memorable brand campaigns - The intersection of brand and demand And much more. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening!By Amrita Gurney and Janessa Lantz

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Is Bitcoin Moving to Ethereum-Like Layer 2?- Elias Ahonen 47:28

1M ago47:28

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Let us know what you think of this episode Summary(Season 2, Ep13): Elias Ahonen, a blockchain author and legal expert, discusses his journey in the blockchain space and the evolution of the Bitcoin community, sharing early experiences and the challenges of securing digital assets. He touches on the emergence of alternative tokens and layer 2 solut…

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Can We Prevent AI Misuse?- Michael Heinrich 46:52

2M ago46:52

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Let us know what you think of this episode Summary(Season 2, Ep12): Michael Heinrich, CEO of Zero Gravity Labs, emphasizes the critical need for AI governance to ensure AI serves the public good, highlighting risks if controlled by a few tech companies. Zero G's mission is to build a modular AI chain on blockchain, providing full visibility and ver…

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Shafqat Islam, CMO of Optimizely 43:18

2M ago43:18

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Join Janessa Lantz as she interviews Shafqat Islam, the CMO of Optimizely. Shafqat discusses his unique marketing approach focused on speed, creativity, and risk-taking and shares details of Optimizely's bold campaign at the Adobe Summit. Shafqat also shares his journey from founding Welcome to leading marketing at Optimizely, offering insights int…

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Is DeFi the Missing Piece in Islamic Finance?- (Mufti) Billal Omarjee 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

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Let us know what you think of this episode Summary(Season 2, Ep11): Mufti Bilal emphasizes the importance of Sharia compliance in the crypto industry and highlights the potential of DeFi to provide halal financial solutions for Muslims. He addresses misconceptions about crypto being haram and explains the differences in scholarly opinions, encourag…

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Can You Fight for Your Rights with Insurance Claims?- Matt Everson 58:22

2M ago58:22

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Let us know what you think of this episode Summary(Season 2, Ep10): In this session, Matt Everson discusses the challenges homeowners face with insurance claims after disasters, using the Santa Rosa wildfires as a case study. He highlights issues such as insurance companies' lack of transparency and tactics to delay or deny claims, stressing the im…

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🌱 Ep 12. Strategies and Ecosystems for Fashion / Textile Startup Success with Brooke Roberts-Islam, Helene Steiner, Jim Ajioka 1:06:16

2M ago1:06:16

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This is the first in a series of 6 episodes in collaboration with Fashion District, who are creating a hub for fashion innovation in east London. They connect fashion, technology, business and education to provide an ecosystem of support for fashion and textile startups that includes innovation networks, affordable space, business support and inves…

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Dave Kellogg, EIR at Balderton Capital 41:53

2M ago41:53

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Dave Kellogg is well-known in B2B marketing circles thanks to his popular and sometimes contrarian blog Kellblog. In this episode, Dave emphasizes the importance of building trust and maintaining professional consistency in brand presentation. He discusses the significance of "hygiene" in branding, stressing the need for professional-looking materi…

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Can Community-Owned Mutual Protection Funds Transform Insurance?- Sharene Lee 52:43

2M ago52:43

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Let us know what you think of this episode Summary(Season 2, Ep9): Leila and Sharene Lee discuss Takasure, a community-owned mutual protection fund using technology to offer alternative insurance by enhancing transparency and inclusivity. Inspired by the 2008 financial crisis and the need for trustworthy alternatives, Takasure uses smart contracts …

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Encore: Secrets of Public Speaking and Oral Communication from Renowned Speaking Coach 42:20

2M ago42:20

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Michael Balaoing, founder of Candlelion, joins Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha on this episode to discuss: - The importance of the acronym WTF (what’s the feeling?) when you’re giving a presentation. - The four roles that you take on as a speaker: captain, pilot, guide, and game show host. - The five questions to ask when seeking…

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Can Crypto Really Bridge the Fiat Divide?- Sami Start 51:15

3M ago51:15

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Let us know what you think of this episode Summary(Season 2, Ep8): Sami Start, co-founder and CEO of Transak, highlights the journey of building a reliable crypto banking infrastructure with a focus on regulation, compliance, and global accessibility. He emphasizes the practical benefits of blockchain technology, such as 24/7 accessibility and cros…

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Roger Figueiredo , CMO, #paid 23:18

3M ago23:18

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In this insightful episode, we sit down with Roger, the CMO at #paid, to delve into the intricacies of influencer marketing, brand reputation, and creating memorable customer experiences. Roger, a prominent figure in the greater Toronto tech community, shares his journey and strategies for building and maintaining a strong brand from the ground up.…

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Is the Insurance Industry Rigged Against You?- Pishu Ganglani 38:49

3M ago38:49

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Let us know what you think of this episode Summary(Season 2, Ep7): Leila and Pishu discuss how the insurance industry faces conflicts of interest and needs more transparency. They highlight the role of technology and AI in making insurance fairer and more accessible, especially in emerging markets. They also emphasize the importance of trust and pe…

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Angela Singhal Whiteford - CMO, Corvus Insurance 41:01

3M ago41:01

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Angela Whiteford, a repeat CMO with multiple exits, discusses her approach to brand and communications in Series C or D stage startups. Angela highlights the importance of having a strong point of view and leveraging partnerships to build a brand. She shares examples from her career, such as working with Intel to validate technology claims, which b…

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How is Web3 Decentralizing Innovation and Access?- Pekka Kelkka 1:01:01

3M ago1:01:01

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Let us know what you think of this episode Summary(Season 2, Ep6): In this conversation, Pekka Kelkka shares his journey from IT to the blockchain and Web3 world, highlighting Web3's potential to make decentralized technologies more accessible and drive innovation. The conversation also covers regulatory challenges, central bank digital currencies …

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Ep 11. Dreaming of Weaving Clouds and Inventing the Digital Jacquard Handloom with Vibeke Vestby 1:04:38

3M ago1:04:38

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In this episode of the No Ordinary Cloth Podcast, we speak with Vibeke Vestby, the inventor of the first-ever digital jacquard handloom. She share about her passion for weaving as a child, her impatience with traditional looms and a trip to Italy that was pivotal in reimagining the 200 year old jacquard loom. Vibeke recounts her early inspiration, …

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Is Centralization the Enemy to Fair Insurance?- Ahmad Imira 50:02

3M ago50:02

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Let us know what you think of this episode Summary(Season 2, Ep5): Leila and Ahmad discuss the importance of life insurance and the challenges in selling it. They compare conventional insurance, which has high costs and centralized control, to Takasure, a decentralized and transparent community-based fund. Takasure, owned by its members, uses smart…

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Encore: Brad Feld on What Nietzsche Can Teach Entrepreneurs 50:09

3M ago50:09

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Brad Feld (@bfeld), VC at Foundry Group and co-author with Dave Jilk of The Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha to discuss: - Common misconceptions about Nietzsche and why being misunderstood makes him an especially interesting philosopher. - What Nietzsche can teach entrepreneurs deciding whet…

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Meagen Eisenberg - CMO Lacework 42:39

4M ago42:39

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Meagen Eisenberg is the CMO at Lacework, former CMO at TripActions and MongoDB, and advisor to multiple successful startups. Her career spans 19 successful exits since 2011 as an operator and advisor, including 3 IPOs and 16 mergers and acquisitions. In today's episode, Meagen shares how the brand leader's job is to get everyone aligned and consist…

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Can Governments Rebuild Trust with an Endless Money Supply?- Benjamin Talin 1:06:41

3M ago1:06:41

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Let us know what you think of this episode Summary(Season 2, Ep4): The conversation discusses how governments manage the economy, especially after the 2008 crisis, dealing with high interest rates, bank failures, and rising prices. It looks at the challenges of regulating digital technology, the use of cryptocurrencies in high-inflation countries, …

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Jamie Barnett - Advisor and board member to high-tech startups 37:11

4M ago37:11

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As an advisor and board member to high-technology startups, Jamie Barnett has taken on leadership roles in marketing, product, and customer success across top startups in cybersecurity, AI, DevOps, and IoT sectors. In this interview Jamie shares Which roles that are important in brand work The evolution of the role of visual identity in the last 10…

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Has Bitcoin Lost its Way?- Nick Ayton 1:03:50

4M ago1:03:50

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Let us know what you think of this episode Summary ( Season 2, Ep 3): Nick Ayton talks about Bitcoin's role today and its future, focusing on how it can help include more people financially. However, he worries about how Bitcoin is becoming more centralized and controlled by a few. He believes that the crypto space needs better rules to help fix pr…

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Meghan Keaney Anderson, Head of Marketing at Jasper 40:33

4M ago40:33

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This conversation with veteran marketing leader Meghan Keaney Anderson explores the importance of brand in marketing and the challenges of integrating brand and performance marketing. It highlights the role of values in shaping a company's brand and the need for goal alignment within marketing teams. Finally, Meghan shares her observations on the s…

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Is Crypto Empowering the Unbanked or Widening the Gap?- Aram Mughalyan 53:22

4M ago53:22

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Let us know what you think of this episode For more stories on Financial systems, Crypto, and the Islamic economy, sign up for our Newsletter here: Takadao Summary ( Season 2, Ep 2): Aram talks about how traditional banks can be tough for small businesses and people, especially in poorer countries. He had a tough time getting a bank account for his…

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Ep 10. Disobedient Fabrics: A Journey in Smart Textiles with Linda Worbin (Part 2) 44:12

4M ago44:12

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Welcome to the No Ordinary Cloth podcast, where we stitch together a tapestry of textile innovations one episode at a time. Today, we're joined by Linda Worbin, a pioneer in Smart Textiles. Join us as we explore the past, present, and future of this dynamic industry. Linda Worbin, a Material and Innovation Developer based in Sweden, brings a wealth…

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Ep 9. Disobedient Fabrics: A Journey in Smart Textiles with Linda Worbin (Part 1) 42:46

4M ago42:46

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Welcome to the No Ordinary Cloth podcast, where we stitch together a tapestry of textile innovations one episode at a time. Today, we're joined by Linda Worbin, a pioneer in Smart Textiles. Join us as we explore the past, present, and future of this dynamic industry. Linda Worbin, a Material and Innovation Developer based in Sweden, brings a wealth…

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How to Nail Product-Market Fit and Scale a B2B Company with Thejo Kote of Airbase 57:45

4M ago57:45

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Thejo Kote (@thejo) talks to Village partner Ben Casnocha. Thejo is a two-time founder and CEO. His current company, Airbase, is a spend management platform serving companies with 100 and 5,000 employees like Coda, 15Five, Front, Marqueta, CaptivateIQ, Abnormal, and more. Airbase has raised over $200 million, has tens of millions in ARR, and is con…

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Is Money getting a Digital makeover?- Mauricio Magaldi 55:04

4M ago55:04

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Let us know what you think of this episode For more stories on Financial systems, Crypto, and the Islamic economy, sign up for our Newsletter here: Takadao Summary (Season 2, Ep 1) In this conversation, Mauricio Magaldi explores the evolution of money and cryptocurrencies, emphasizing their resilience and utility. He discusses the rise of digital m…

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Encore: Cloudflare Co-Founder Michelle Zatlyn’s Advice on Hiring, Fundraising, Scaling, and more 50:26

4M ago50:26

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Michelle Zatlyn (@zatlyn), co-founder, president, and COO of Cloudflare, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha for a masterclass with our founders in late 2020. They discussed: - The origin story of Cloudflare, including how the co-founders met, and how Michelle realized that she too could start a company. - Her advice on fundra…

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Tom Wentworth - CMO, Recorded Future 44:04

4M ago44:04

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In this episode, we interview Tom Wentworth, CMO of Recorded Future and former CMO at high growth startups including Acquia and Optimizely. Tom shares his thoughts on everything from building internal brand teams to building brand as a strategic asset to why standout brands go beyond marketing teams to bring together a truly integrated approach to …

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Maya Spivak - Brand Builder ex Segment, Gretel and Mux 49:20

4M ago49:20

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Maya Spivak is a seasoned marketer who has built multiple beloved developer brands, most recently as the VP of Marketing at Gretel, as well as Mux, the video infrastructure platform, and Segment, joining when the company was only 60 people and leaving shortly after its 10x growth in size and ARR, when it was acquired by Twilio for $3.2B. In this ep…

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Lessons from the Early Days at Uber and Advice for Founders with Kevin Novak 46:37

4M ago46:37

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We're excited to launch a new EIR program for data science founders in partnership with Rackhouse Ventures, founded by Kevin Novak. Learn more about the program: https://www.villageglobal.vc/rackhouse-village-global-eir-program Kevin Novak (@novakkm), an early Uber employee, was instrumental in developing their data science program and was the crea…

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Starting & Growing Tajikistan's 1st Islamic Bank | Abdullo Kurbanov 42:09

4M ago42:09

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Entreprenuers rarely think about building banks, but Abdullo from Tajikistan is just built different. He, alongside his business partners, built and grew the first and one of the most successful islamic banks as well as some fintech companies in Central Asia. This is his story.______ 🙆🏻‍♂️ Our investment arm, Cur8 Capital 💌 Sign up to our email new…

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Jess Iandiorio, CMO of StarTree 31:34

5M ago31:34

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On today’s episode we are interviewing Jess Iandiorio, a repeat startup CMO currently at StarTree, and previously at unicorns including Starburst, Mirakl and Acquia. She covers how to budget for brand, why brand design matters, and how brand fuels demand. You can learn more by following us on LinkedIn using the links below: Jess Iandiorio StarTree.…

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Managing Generational Wealth, Mixing Family & Business, Millionaire's Investing Plan | Rizvan Khalid 52:31

5M ago52:31

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In this podcast, we speak to millionaire philanthropist Rizvan Khalid, Managing Director at Euro Quality Lambs, about everything from generational wealth and managing family trust funds to philanthropy and his millionaire investing strategies.For those wanting to create generational wealth, this is one you cannot miss. 🙆🏻‍♂️ Our investment arm, Cur…

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Encore Episode: John Donahoe’s Lessons on Leadership and Being a Better CEO 54:14

5M ago54:14

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This encore episode is a recording of a special masterclass roundtable session for our founders with John Donahoe. John is CEO of Nike and was previously CEO of ServiceNow and eBay. He is known as one of the most inspirational leaders in Silicon Valley and is a highly sought-after mentor to CEOs including Brian Chesky at Airbnb, Drew Houston at Dro…

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Ep8. Energy Harvesting Nanotech Fibres for Wearables and Women in Science with Sohini Kar-Narayan 40:04

5M ago40:04

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🎉 In this episode as we celebrate Women’s Day in March 2024, we have a very special guest - Prof. Sohini Kar-Narayan, a leading material scientist and nanotechnology expert from the University of Cambridge, sharing with us about her passion for science and her work with nano materials for energy harvesting and self-powered sensing technology, and i…

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Identifying 275M Unreported Genetic Variations To Improve Healthcare with NIH All of Us Program CTO Chris Lunt 49:08

5M ago49:08

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Chris Lunt is a technology executive with more than 25 years of experience building web services and data platforms. He is in his seventh year as the CTO for the NIH's All of Us Research Program. He joined the NIH from GetInsured, where he worked to improve health insurance shopping and enrollment systems. Previously Chris ran VC-backed internet st…

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Ep.7 ⭐️ Fashion District Manufacturing Futures Innovation Challenge 2024 15:16

6M ago15:16

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Welcome to this special mini episode of the No Ordinary Cloth podcast, where we explore the fascinating world of textiles and fashion and the innovative minds shaping its future. Today, we're spotlighting the Manufacturing Futures 2024 - Innovation Challenge, a pivotal event for UK-based startups and SMEs in the fashion industry. There is some exci…

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Scams in Web3: Crypto & Community Power (Episode 30) 55:22

6M ago55:22

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Let us know what you think of this episode Summary In this conversation, Wan Wei, Soh discusses various topics related to cryptocurrency and the crypto market. She shares insights on Singapore's political system and its compatibility with crypto regulations. The role of the government in regulating the crypto industry is also explored. Wan Wei high…

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Dr Sohail Hanif | What Zakat Really Means 2:51:50

6M ago2:51:50

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🙆🏻‍♂️ Our investment arm, Cur8 Capital - https://cur8.capitalWe all think of zakat as just a mandatory charity for those with more wealth than others, but it is so much more. Prepare to really understand Zakat like never before as well as how it was meant to and can be used in this 3 HOUR long deep dive with an expert! 💌 Sign up to our email newsle…

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Driving Innovation: Entrepreneurship, Tech, and Crypto in MENA (Episode 29) 55:06

6M ago55:06

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Let us know what you think of this episode Summary Ahmed Abdulwahab, CEO of Next Arabia, discusses entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region, highlighting the progress made in recent years and the challenges that still exist. He also shares insights on the future of Africa and the role of technology in driving economic growth. Additional…

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Ep 6. AI for Zero Waste Fabric, Sustainability and Traceability in Textile Factories with Gilberto Loureiro 1:10:35

6M ago1:10:35

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On this episode of the 'No Ordinary Cloth' podcast, we welcome Gilberto Loureiro, the co-founder and CEO of Smartex, an innovative startup leveraging AI and machine learning to transform the textile industry and modernise it's factories. Gilberto draws upon his life experiences, growing up in a family where everyone worked in the textile business a…

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Building Hardware Companies and Choosing Co-Founders with Michael Hochberg 57:04

6M ago57:04

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Michael Hochberg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hochberg/) is a physicist and a founder of four successful startup companies in semiconductors and telecommunications, including Luxtera, acquired by Cisco in 2019, and Elenion, acquired by Nokia in 2020. He won the highest awards for young scientists in Singapore (NRF Fellowship) and the United States …

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