Best Mikhailov Podcasts (2024)

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The CEO’s Guide to Meaningful Marketing with Pete Steege (MDE572) 59:21

6h ago59:21

59:21

Minter Dialogue with Pete Steege In this episode, I host Pete Steege, a seasoned marketing expert and author of "On Purpose: The CEO's Guide to Marketing with Meaning." Pete shares his journey from electrical engineering to a 30-year career in marketing, focusing on the importance of meaningful marketing in technical industries. The discussion delv…

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[Replay] LP view: The Art & Science of Building in Venture w/ Lisa Edgar, Top Tier Capital 51:56

4d ago51:56

51:56

What distinguishes the standout figures in the world of venture capital from those who aren’t? "𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞." Currently serving as the Partner Emeritus at Top Tier Capital Partners, Lisa describes her journey as "serendipitous" and filled with unexpected twists. Join us as we explore the realm of…

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Embracing Transformation: A Journey from War-Torn Yugoslavia to Shaping the Future of Work (MDE571) 1:05:27

5d ago1:05:27

1:05:27

Minter Dialogue with Zoltan Vass In the latest episode of our podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting Zoltan Vass, a transformation director with a focus on technology, processes, and people. Zoltan's journey from Yugoslavia to the UK is not just a tale of geographical relocation but a profound narrative of resilience, adaptability, and the relentle…

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Don't Pursue a Bad Idea to the End: Leadership and OKRs with Christine Sandman Stone 38:22

7d ago38:22

38:22

OKRs are easy to set up badly. Christine Sandman Stone, CEO and founder of Deliver at Scale, focuses on this key element for success based on her years leading agile transformations. Beginning with her journey, Christine shares her path to leadership and the critical lessons she’s learned—and shared—along the way. In this episode, Christine provide…

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From Idea to Impact: Creating a $20 Million Fund During Crisis w/ Mike Moradi, Cortado Ventures 45:55

11d ago45:55

45:55

𝐎𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 $𝟐𝟎𝐌 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 - how did this happen? This week’s episode features Mike Moradi, one of the GPs of Cortado Ventures, also the co-founder and also a portfolio company CEO, the CEO of Sensulin, where the company Sensulin is developing a glucose responsive insulin which will drastically reduce the number…

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The Triple Bottom Line: Chris Daly on Modern Marketing and Leadership (MDE570) 54:18

12d ago54:18

54:18

Minter Dialogue with Chris Daly In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Daly, the CEO of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Chris's journey from serving as a major in the British Army to leading one of the most respected marketing bodies in the world is nothing short of inspiring. His diverse experiences h…

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Funding Founders Forward: Fueling Women-Led Innovation 35:49

14d ago35:49

35:49

Let’s make things tangible - how do we challenge the status quo with actions? Beyond The Billion returned to Austin earlier this year in partnership with Dell Technologies, Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network, Dell For Startups, and Intel, to convene some of America’s leaders in both venture capital and entrepreneurship to kick off SXSW and Internati…

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Adam Pisk on Navigating Rapid Growth and Remote Work Success (MDE569) 43:10

19d ago43:10

43:10

Minter Dialogue with Adam Pisk Adam Pisk, co-founder of Bruntwork, an outsourcing company with a global presence in Colombia, Kenya, and the Philippines, joins us in this episode. Adam shares the remarkable journey of Bruntwork, which has grown to over 3000 staff in just three and a half years. We delve into the pivotal moments brought on by COVID-…

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Pioneering Change from Code to C-Suite with Gene Kim 39:22

21d ago39:22

39:22

Should we look beyond technology organizations to learn essential lessons on how to innovate and run successful, complex technology organizations? Gene Kim believes so and contains unbridled curiosity for transformation across industries, as seen in his most recent book Wiring the Winning Organization. Gene Kim returns to share new lessons in chang…

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Unlocking $500Bn Market Opportunity: Cybersecurity w/ Sidra Ahmed Lefort, Munich Re Ventures 40:29

21d ago40:29

40:29

Munich Re Ventures is the venture capital group of Munich Re, the world's largest reinsurance company and a leading global provider of primary insurance and insurance related resolutions. Now Munich Re Ventures is a billion plus platform that is financially driven while focusing on the strategic interests of Munich Re. In this episode, Sidra Ahmed …

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Harnessing Inner Leadership: Markus Ernsten on Cultivating Authenticity and Empathy in Times of Change (MDE565) 1:00:49

26d ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Minter Dialogue with Markus Ernsten Dive into the essence of leadership with Markus Ernsten, a seasoned mentor, coach, and the author of "True Leadership Comes from Within." In this episode, Markus shares his rich life experiences and insights into what constitutes genuine leadership. He challenges the traditional notions of leadership that priorit…

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Vimeo to Tubi: Anjali Sud Leveraging Disruption to Build Billion-Dollar Companies 47:20

28d ago47:20

47:20

Tubi is the most-watched free TV and movie streaming service in the U.S. to date, with the world's largest content library of over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of originals, and nearly 250 Fox channels. The powerhouse behind Tubi’s success is no stranger to the media industry: Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi. Prior to Tubi, Anjali l…

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Lisa Riemers Unveils the Spectrum of Inclusive Digital Strategies (MDE567) 59:08

1M ago59:08

59:08

Minter Dialogue with Lisa Riemers Lisa Riemers, a digital accessibility champion and communications consultant. Given her role, Lisa bridges the often wide gap between technology and communications teams. With her expertise, she ensures digital channels and services are accessible, meeting the diverse needs of customers and employees alike. From di…

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The Power of Data Science to Revolutionize Impact w/ Danil Mikhailov, DataDotOrg 39:54

1M ago39:54

39:54

In the age of AI and rapid technological advances, what does it mean to leverage data for good? And in the face of the digital divide, what can we as investors do to address it? With over 20 years of experience in founding multiple start-ups and leading initiatives across diverse sectors, Danil is dedicated to exploring and innovating at the inters…

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Embracing the Flawsome: Stan Phelps on the Power of Imperfection in Business and Branding (MDE564) 1:09:49

1M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Minter Dialogue with Stan Phelps Stan Phelps, who is known for his distinct pink glasses and vibrant approach to marketing, has spent decades refining the art of standing out. He has been a prolific author, with his "Goldfish" series, qualified by a spectrum of colors, each representing a different aspect of business and marketing. In this episode,…

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Best of: Forging a New Path with David Heinemeier Hansson 52:52

1M ago52:52

52:52

We had a great conversation with David Heinemeier Hansson in 2023 and are excited to reshare it in our “Best Of” series. Originally published 11/2/23. Profound innovation has occurred across web-based communication technologies in the last decade, and truly accelerated in the years since the start of the pandemic. But David Heinemeier Hansson recog…

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Bite: Evolving as a CEO That Your Company Needs with Kim Yao, CloudEats 21:23

2M ago21:23

21:23

“As long as you're open to what's next, as long as you're open to the unknown, then there's an opportunity for you to improve yourself.” - Kimberly Yao, Co-Founder & CEO of CloudEats. From selling booze online and working in Philippine F&B to creating a revolutionary cloud kitchen concept, Kimberly Yao’s entrepreneurial journey has not been a walk …

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Grooving with Gratefulness: Greg Koerner on the Enduring Legacy of Grateful Dead (MDE563) 57:21

2M ago57:21

57:21

Minter Dialogue with Greg Koerner Greg Koerner, a friend and fellow Fiji from my days at Colgate, is a seasoned and practical lawyer in New York who handles a diverse variety of complex civil litigation and other legal matters for clients of all sizes and levels of sophistication. But more importantly, for this episode, he's spent a lifetime playin…

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CEO Series: Melanie Perkins, Co-founder & CEO of Canva 23:13

2M ago23:13

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As of January 2024, Canva’s design platform attracted around 170 million monthly global users from 190 countries. BUT it was not too long ago that now 36-year-old Canva founder Melanie Perkins was rejected by 100 VCs. Just like some of the best companies today, Canva took awhile to get to an inflection point: between the first idea in 2006, to laun…

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Unveiling the True Essence of Leadership with Exeter Chiefs' Don Armand: Rugby, Resilience, Leadership and the Pursuit of Legacy (MDE564) 1:04:40

2M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Minter Dialogue with Don Armand Don Armand is an ex-professional rugby player, having played for the Stormers in South Africa and the Exeter Chiefs in England, the latter with which he won the Premiership twice (voted Man of the Match for the 2017 final) and became European champions. He also captained the Chiefs and won two caps playing for Englan…

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CEO Series: Whitney Wolfe Herd, Co-Founder of Bumble 16:57

2M ago16:57

16:57

You may have heard the news: as of January 2nd, 2024, Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd has stepped down as chief executive after nearly a decade leading the dating app company. Despite challenges ahead - a more conservative revenue forecast highlighting the need for a dating-app revamp - let’s not overlook the journey that brought Whitney and Bumb…

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How and Why to Develop Personality with Chief Neuroticism Officer and Author, Nikita Mikhailov (MDE563) 1:04:50

2M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Minter Dialogue with Nikita Mikhailov Nikita Mikhailov is the self-declared Chief Neuroticism Officer at PsyPub. A highly influential trained occupational psychologist in the business world, Nikita is a coach, speaker, and comedian. An expert in psychometric assessments, he's also coauthor along with Georgi Yankov of "Personality: A User's Guide" p…

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Metrics That Drive Performance with Leon Chism 30:45

2M ago30:45

30:45

Today we're sharing another insightful presentation from our most recent Innovative Executives League Summit, where Leon Chism, the Vice President of Engineering at Evolve, delivered a powerful lesson on collecting critical metrics for organization-wide success. As an experienced technologist and executive, Leon leads teams in unparalleled growth a…

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LP Panel: Deployment in Private Equity w/ Tomi Viia, OP Financial Group & Marko Hara, Decile Capital 26:53

2M ago26:53

26:53

Revisiting a clip from the LP Summit co-hosted by Beyond the Billion and Arctic15 in Helsinki in 2023, we have curated this brief but insightful episode for GPs, LPs, or even founders. This week’s guests are two European LP veterans - Marko Hara, formerly the director of Elo, one of Finland's largest employee pensions, and Tomi Viia, currently the …

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Embracing Mortality: A Physician's Journey from Cardiology to Hospice Care with Dr. Chris Kerr (MDE562) 58:10

2M ago58:10

58:10

Minter Dialogue with Dr Chris Kerr Dr Chris Kerr is a hospice physician and end-of-life researcher. He's also the acclaimed author of "Death is But a Dream" as well as one of the most viewed TEDx speakers, with over 5 million views for his talk, "I See Dead People: Dreams and Visions of the Dying." In this conversation, we discuss his work, what he…

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Bite: Delivering Alpha with Kindness, The Red Helicopter Way w/ James Rhee 19:16

2M ago19:16

19:16

"Goodwill should mean a whole lot more than accounting concept, is earned and cannot be bought; but if done correctly, can be worth a whole lot." As we step into Q2, there's no better time to pause, reflect, and realign our goals for the year ahead. This week, we revisit an episode that continues to inspire, which talks about creating real value wi…

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Discover Emmet O'Sullivan, Teenage Author of "Drew Discovers Diabetes" and his Journey after Being Diagnosed a Type 1 Diabetic (MDE561) 52:30

3M ago52:30

52:30

Minter Dialogue with Emmet O'Sullivan Emmet O'Sullivan is 17-years-old, lives in New York. Four years ago, he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, an auto-immune disease about which so many people don't know or understand. Son of my friend, Margaret Molloy, Global CMO of Siegel+Gale, Emmet embarked on a new and life-changing journey. He was inspired…

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Disrupted: the Tech, the Talent and What’s Next with Tanya Hannah 27:42

3M ago27:42

27:42

Today we’re sharing another insightful presentation from our most recent Innovative Executives League Summit, where Tanya Hannah discusses the roadmap to navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape. As a seasoned transformational business executive, Tanya offers the pillars needed to survive major shifts and thrive in the opportunities presented by t…

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Faith, Finance, Technology w/ Fara Abdullah, Bitsmedia 45:41

3M ago45:41

45:41

Muslims are projected to constitute more than 25% of the world's total population this year. To many in the industry, this isn't just a statistic; it represents a vast array of opportunities for the markets. This week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Fara Abdullah, CEO of Bitsmedia, the brains behind the immensely popular Muslim lifestyle app,…

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Now We're Talking, with Psychologist, Dialogue Coach and Author, Sarah Rozenthuler (MDE560) 53:05

3M ago53:05

53:05

Minter Dialogue with Sarah Rozenthuler Sarah Rozenthuler is a chartered psychologist, dialogue coach, leadership consultant and published author with nearly 20 years' international experience consulting. With extensive expertise in dialogue, Sarah specialises in coaching senior leaders and their teams to access their individual and collective intel…

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LP View: Breaking Bias to Drive Returns w/ Joanna Kuang, Illumen Capital 39:22

3M ago39:22

39:22

“We believe an inclusive and optimal asset management industry will be the cornerstone of an equal and equitable future.” - Illumen Capital While organizations explore ways to embody diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), authenticity and clear, measurable outcomes are essential for effectiveness. This week, we're joined by Joanna Kuang, Senior Vi…

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The State of the Art of Computer Vision Tech with Mihkel Jäätma, cofounder and CEO of Real Eyes (MDE559) 56:35

3M ago56:35

56:35

Minter Dialogue with Mihkel Jäätma Mihkel Jäätma is cofounder and CEO of Real Eyes, Attention Measurement, a software that measures human response at the speed and scale of Artificial Intelligence. In their words, they are "the only fully Responsible AI for computer vision." Real Eyes, which was founded in 2007, has been leveraging the evolution in…

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Innovating Through Stakeholder Centric Design with Desiree Vargas Wrigley 26:55

3M ago26:55

26:55

Today we’re sharing another insightful presentation from our most recent Innovative Executives League Summit, where Desiree Vargas Wrigley, Chief Innovation Officer of P33 Chicago and Executive Director of TechRise by P33, delivered a lesson in stakeholder-centric design. Desiree overviews the challenges Chicago’s underrepresented tech founders fac…

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Building Billion Dollar Business with Strategic Marketing w/ Ross Simmonds, Foundation Marketing 31:55

3M ago31:55

31:55

Berkshire Hathaway and the famed investor Warren Buffett himself are often the topic of discussion when it comes to achieving success in the world of venture. Nevertheless, despite the almost unassuming marketing strategies compared to today’s eye-catching everything, Berkshire Hathaway illustrated incomparable strategic marketing that yielded loya…

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Facing Down Fear, Dealing with Risk and Climbing the Shard, with Extreme Athlete and TV Host, George King (MDE558) 59:47

3M ago59:47

59:47

Minter Dialogue with George King George King is a young man on a mission. His calling is to run toward fear. In 2019, at the age of 19, he scaled The Shard in London, a 310 metre-tall building, without any strings or attachments. It's called free climbing. For doing so, he was charged and jailed for 6 months, another experience in itself. He has do…

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