Best MassChallenge Podcasts (2024)

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Landlords need tenants, refugees need housing - Rehome CEO Joe Landis and CTO Zach Moring 26:41

2M ago26:41

26:41

Rehome CEO Joe Landis and CTO Zach Moring join Trust the Process to discuss their start-up: Rehome. The pair participated in last year’s Delta V accelerator program, and they are still going strong one year later. Check out there own podcast here: http://shows.acast.com/the-rehome-podcastBy MIT's Trust Center

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MIT Start Ups have raised $1 billion following these frameworks - Paul Cheek & Bill Aulet 32:17

4M ago32:17

32:17

Trust Center executive director Paul Cheek and managing director Bill Aulet discuss the robust frameworks laid out in their new books, Start Up Tactics and Disciplined Entrepreneurship (expanded edition), which have become essential reading for entrepreneurs aiming to navigate the complex startup ecosystem. These frameworks are not just theoretical…

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Transforming Business with No-Code AI Models - Delta V alums Stack AI 48:11

5M ago48:11

48:11

We sit down with Stack.Ai, a company that previously went through our Delta V Accelerator program. Stack.AI helps enterprise clients create custom AI models without prior AI experience. As they explain it, Stack Ai allows those closest to business pain points, solve problems with low code AI models. Stack is also the platform currently used by the …

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Groundbreaking AI models for entrepreneurs - Doug Williams and Amu Killada 33:44

6M ago33:44

33:44

Today’s episode features Doug Williams and Amu Killada Doug and Amu are the minds behind a groundbreaking AI-powered system that allows teams to test their ideas against the Trust lCenter’s entrepreneurial frameworks. This project has taken the principles of Disciplined Entrepreneurship and Start-Up Tactics to a whole new level. Leveraging tech des…

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Communication is the vehicle to connection - EIRs Jenny Larios Berlin and Macauley Kenney 45:16

7M ago45:16

45:16

Macauley Kenney is an Entrepreneur in Residence and a lecturer at MIT Sloan and MIT D-Lab. Macauley is an executive leader at SurgiBox, a medical device venture creating novel surgical technologies. At SurgiBox, she oversaw the launch of the first ultraportable operating room, taking the product through the design for manufacturing process and into…

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“The AI for entrepreneurship guy” - Wharton’s Ethan Mollick with Bill Aulet 35:37

9M ago35:37

35:37

Check out Ethan’s video on leveraging AI for writing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbRURgCVsgYBy MIT's Trust Center

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Devon Sherman Daley (EIR, formerly MassChallenge) - Archeology, entrepreneurship, and twinning 27:28

9M ago27:28

27:28

Today’s episode features Devon Sherman Daley, an entrepreneur in residence here at the Trust Center. Daley was formerly a Senior Managing Director at the Mass Challenge Accelerator’s FinTech Program. She loves white boarding, her twin sister, and helping students who are brand new to the entrepreneurship world.…

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One team’s delta V accelerator experience - Nurtur co-founders Ellefson and Chanagala 26:48

10M ago26:48

26:48

We sit down with the co-founders of Nurtur — Kristen Ellefson and Bindu Chanagala. We discuss their experience at the Trust Center’s Delta V accelerator, which is open to any start up with at least one MIT affiliated cofounder. Nurtur is a digital health platform aiming to predict and address postpartum depression with large language models and mac…

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Ryan Lee & Bill Aulet in conversation - “Baby Shark is a Disciplined Entrepreneur” 42:16

11M ago42:16

42:16

Ryan Lee is best known as the man who’s company produced the Baby Shark song (and thousands of other K-Pop influenced children’s songs.) This company, Pink Fong, now brings in over $100 million in revenue per year. Bill Aulet is the Managing Director of our very own Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and the author of Disciplined Entrepre…

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Why Carriers and Brokers Should Embrace New Technology to Innovate in the Insurance Market 29:11

1+ y ago29:11

29:11

In the Benekiva Connects Podcast, Ashley Oxholm interviews Keith Johnson and Brent Williams who discuss the importance of using data to personalize customer experiences. They also explore how generative AI can improve call center services, although this requires access to data and experimentation with different approaches. While some carriers face …

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The Importance of Claims in Demonstrating Value to Insurance Client 23:47

1+ y ago23:47

23:47

In the latest episode of Benekiva Connects, where host Ashley Oxholm and guest Ramsey Smith dive deep into the challenges facing insurance companies today. They'll explore the benefits of outsourcing and insourcing services, the importance of customer education, and the value of prioritizing customer experience.They discuss life insurance and the l…

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The Future of Insurance Technology: Embracing Change and Partnering 28:33

1+ y ago28:33

28:33

Benekiva Connect is a podcast hosted by Ashley Oxholm and recent guest Ema Roloff that discuss how insurance carriers can revolutionize their businesses. As an example, they discussed the potential of cloud native solutions for policy administration systems to be implemented in 6 months with automatic updates. Additionally, Benekiva offers flexible…

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Creating Your Own Future: Strategies for Disruptive Thinking 26:49

1+ y ago26:49

26:49

In this episode of Benekiva Connects, Ashley Oxholm and guest Kelli Eddy talk about the future of the Farm Bureau and insurance industry. Eddy suggests that companies need to disrupt themselves to remain relevant and adapt to the needs of the digital-savvy consumer. Technology is the key to closing the gap between the slow-moving industry and the q…

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MassChallenge: A Global Nonprofit Accelerator for Startups 21:31

1+ y ago21:31

21:31

Join The Benekiva Connects podcast featuring Ashley Oxholm and Meg Green, the startup program manager at MassChallenge. MassChallenge is a nonprofit accelerator connecting startups, experts, corporations, and communities to create meaningful change and drive sustainable growth. The organization is global and offers a network of resources and access…

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How Homesteaders Life Company is Stepping Up for Long-Term Success 27:47

1+ y ago27:47

27:47

In today's podcast, Ashley Oxholm interviews Steve Shaffer, CEO and President of Homesteaders Life Company, a 117-year-old mutual company focused on funeral expenses and insurance. Steve emphasized that providing immediate financial relief for beneficiaries is key for companies to remain relevant in this ever-changing insurance industry. He commend…

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The Future of Dental and Vision Services 37:42

1+ y ago37:42

37:42

Host Ashley Oxholm interviews Benekiva Connect's CEO, Brent Williams, and Jeff Russell, the CEO and President at Delta Dental. They discuss the challenges and changes the insurance industry will face in the next five years, particularly dental and vision. Brent and Jeff discuss how companies can help educate their employees on preventive programs s…

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Unlock Your Company's Transformation Strategy 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

28:57

The Benekiva Connects Podcast host Ashley Oxholm interviews Ema Roloff, who discusses the challenges and transformation of the insurance industry. They discussed the idea of girls being raised to be “perfect” versus 'brave,' and how this mindset often carries over into adulthood. Roloff affirms there has been a considerable turnaround in attitudes …

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Igniting Change Through Frontline Worker Innovations: A Conversation with Benekiva's Ashley Oxholm & Krista Eger 27:03

1+ y ago27:03

27:03

Host Ashley Oxholm of the Benekiva Connects podcast recently interviewed new team member Krista Eger to discuss how they are tackling challenges in the male-dominated insurance industry. Ashley and Krista discussed strategies for increasing diversity, both in leadership and throughout the entire organization, as well as actions that can be taken to…

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The Great Things About Working with Smaller Carrier 29:13

1+ y ago29:13

29:13

Tune in to this episode of Benekiva Connects Podcast and go on a journey with Dan Seyfried, CIO & Operations Officer at Sons Of Norway. Get the inside info from an expert about how dealing with smaller carriers can be genuinely enriching; you'll gain access to more personalized service options plus greater overall satisfaction compared to more prom…

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The Importance of Data in Insurance 26:35

1+ y ago26:35

26:35

Unlocking the secrets of insurance data - tune in to this week's episode of Benekiva Connects Podcast, where host Ashley Oxholm explores with Ryan Deeds from Ennabl what you need to know about utilizing agency data for success. Data is a powerful tool for insurance agencies when it comes to finding and recruiting quality workers, who have high expe…

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Solutions and Recognizing Change for the future of Insurance With Bryan Falchuk 36:39

1+ y ago36:39

36:39

In the Benekiva Connects podcast, Ashley Oxholm interviews Bryan Falchuk and Brent Williams. Bryan Falchuk is a noted speaker best selling author of the book, The Future of Insurance: From Disruption to Evolution, executive coach, TEDx presenter and public speaker with articles written for Inc. Magazine, The LA Times, Chicago Tribune and more. Bren…

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Get insights on the Latest Developments in Risk Management 36:21

1+ y ago36:21

36:21

In this episode of the Benekiva Connects Podcast, we speak to Nick Lamparelli - a renowned expert in the insurance and risk management space. We'll be discovering how savvy business owners can safeguard their operations from possible losses while keeping up with emerging trends such as technology-driven solutions! Nick Lamparelli recently discussed…

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Why Carriers Should Innovate with Purpose 30:11

1+ y ago30:11

30:11

This week on the Benekiva Connects podcast, we chat with Nick Gerhart – executive vice president of Homesteaders Life and former insurance commissioner for Iowa. Join us to hear his insights into how he balances regulation and industry innovation! For carriers in the insurance industry, it's essential to get the basics right before diving into digi…

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How Technology is Changing the Insurance Industry? 32:53

1+ y ago32:53

32:53

The technology and insurance industries are both constantly evolving. In this episode of Benekiva Connects Podcast, Tim Dineen offers insights you need to know about these two industries in order to stay ahead of the curve. Tim Dineen, CEO of Management Research Services (MRS) is utilizing the power of technology to drive their business forward. Wi…

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Welcome To The Benekiva Connects Podcast 21:57

1+ y ago21:57

21:57

Welcome to the Benekiva Connects Podcast! We are excited to start up-leveling the insurance industry with the work we will be doing here. This episode kickstarts our mission with Benekiva Connects which is to bring awareness to industry wide issues, inspire collaboration amongst insurance professionals, and generally raise the tide of the insurance…

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Entrepreneurship amplifiers - Eileen Zhang & George Whitfield 26:16

1+ y ago26:16

26:16

This episode features Trust Center Entrepreneur in Residence George Whitfield, Trust Center Undergraduate Advisory Board member Eileen Zhang, and Trust the Process host Chris Burns. The conversation runs from Eileen’s childhood experiences in her parents’ Chinese restaurant in New Jersey, to battling imposter syndrome, to the entrepreneurship oppor…

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Houston, we have a new climate collaboration - TEX-E Fellows & Ben Soltoff 36:47

1+ y ago36:47

36:47

A conversation between Trust Center Entrepreneur-in-Residence Ben Soltoff and four students from Houston who are participants in our new TEX-E Program. TEX-E stands for Texas Entrepreneurship Exchange for Energy. It’s a first-of-a-kind collaboration between Greentown Labs, MIT’s Martin Trust Center, and four Texas universities: Texas A&M, UT-Austin…

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Transparent leadership in a start up - Christine Hsieh 27:10

2y ago27:10

27:10

In this episode, we feature an interview with Christine Hsieh, an MIT PhD alum who was the co-founder and chief strategy officer at Day2Day, a health tech start up. Hsieh is now an entrepreneur in residence at the Trust Center. Conducting the interview is Paul Cheek, the executive director of the Trust Center. They talk about transparent leadership…

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"MIT Fuse changed my life" - Jesus Lares, founder of Eraverse 24:37

2y ago24:37

24:37

In this episode, we feature an interview with Jesus Lares, an alumni of the Trust Center's delta v and MIT Fuse programs. Lares is a recent MIT undergrad who passed on a job at Google to found Eraverse, a company designing custom locations in the metaverse where far-flung participants can collaborate on projects. He says he never imagined he would …

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StartMIT alum Mar Velasco on her Trust Center experience 20:22

2y ago20:22

20:22

START MIT alum Mar Velasco sits down with Trust Center Entrepreneur-in-Residence Susan Neal to discuss her time in the StartMIT program, and her experiences at the Trust Center. Velasco is an MBA Candidate at the Sloan School, and a former investment relations manager at the Bimbo Bakery, the largest bakery in Mexico. She tells us about her entry i…

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Introducing "Trust the Process" 1:36

2y ago1:36

1:36

Welcome to the promo episode for "Trust the Process," the first podcast from the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. This show brings you right into the conference rooms of MIT's center for entrepreneurship. You'll hear experts on business growth talk about time management, leadership, team building, and more. Our first episodes will be r…

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The Startup Soundboard: International Expansion Edition 30:29

9+ y ago30:29

30:29

This week, The Startup Soundboard chats with MassChallenge's Director of Global Partnerships, Kara Shurmantine and Taylor Aldredge, Ambassador of Buzz at Grasshopper about global expansion, how startups scale work across international offices, and cultural hurdles that entrepreneurs face when going global.…

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The Startup Soundboard: Women in Entrepreneurship Edition 30:37

9+ y ago30:37

30:37

We sit down with Jacqueline Thong of Klio Health and Sarah Haig of Silverside Detectors to talk about the state of women in business, defining startup culture, and the unique challenges women in business face!By MassChallenge

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