Best Startup Dna Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Leading digital transformation for smart cities and public service 34:51

1h ago34:51

34:51

In this episode, we are joined by Lawrence Eta, a leader at one of Saudi Arabia's mega projects and former CTO of the City of Toronto, Canada. Lawrence shares his extensive experience and insights on transforming cities through digital innovation, the importance of servant leadership, and fostering community involvement in policy development. Hear …

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Co-Intelligence: An AI Masterclass with Ethan Mollick 32:53

6h ago32:53

32:53

Welcome to Grit & Growth’s masterclass on AI — a practical guide for experimenting and engaging with artificial intelligence. Ethan Mollick, Wharton School associate professor of innovation and entrepreneurship, AI visionary, and best-selling author walks us through the hype, fears, and potential of this transformative and complex technology. AI is…

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Cannabis DNA Testing with Josh Wahba #149 28:41

1d ago28:41

28:41

Cannabis DNA Testing with Josh Wahba #149 Since the mapping of the human genome, significant advancements in DNA analysis have been made. One area of expanding research now includes the exploration of cannabis usage, aiming to identify optimal dosing, strains, cannabinoids, and terpenes tailored to individual needs. Today, we are joined by Josh Wah…

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What jobs will be substantially replaced by AI? - Pt. 2 of 2, Summary of GenAI Summit, SF_Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 24, Season 2 6:20

2d ago6:20

6:20

Joanne Tan, AI Experience Design (AIXD) consultant for UX, CX, CSAT, explains the latest Gen AI job and data opportunities and losses.(Continued from Pt. 1 of 2.)What is the difference between an AI Co-pilot and an AI Agent?What jobs will be substantially replaced by GenerativeAI?Data protection and Data Use: land grab or monetize what data?When AI…

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Where is GenAI going? How Fast? - A Summary of a 3-day GenAI Summit in San Francisco, Part 1 of 2_Episode 23, Season 2_Joanne Z. Tan 5:30

8d ago5:30

5:30

Where Is Generative AI heading? How fast? How long will it take to overcome bottlenecks & obstacles? What is the difference between an AI Co-pilot and an AI Agent?AI Jargon for “Non-Nerds” and AI Newbies To read as a blog To watch as a video © Joanne Z. Tan All rights reserved. ========================================================= - To stay in …

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EP 12 - John Paladino on Navigating Staffing Strategies and Support Automation 12:31

3d ago12:31

12:31

In this episode, John shares his journey of scaling up high-touch support for a small yet demanding customer in Dubai. He delves into the challenges of continuous training due to high staff turnover and how a proactive approach, involving rotating support staff, significantly reduced support requests. Key Takeaways: Proactive Problem-Solving: John …

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Step 1 For Cannabis Startups, Listen with Claudia Post #148 29:09

16d ago29:09

29:09

Step 1 For Cannabis Startups, Listen with Claudia Post #148 It's no trivial thing to start a business. In the cannabis industry, it's all the more harder. This is why I invited today's guest Claudia Post. Claudia is an entrepreneur, pioneer groundbreaker, speaker, generous introducer, and power connector. Having joined the cannabis industry 13 year…

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Steve Jobs' Secret Sauce for Turning a Startup into Apple: 3 Elements of a Unicorn_Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 22, Season 2 10:55

21d ago10:55

10:55

Vision, Brand Focus, Experience Design are Steve Jobs’ secret sauce for growing a garage startup into Apple, and they are the 3 Elements of an AI Unicorn no matter what products or services. Steve Jobs did it right by STARTING with user journey and user experience at the very beginning, from day one, BEFORE making any products, BEFORE engineering, …

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Africa's Economic Horizon: A Conversation with Acha Leke, Chairman, McKinsey Africa 30:33

17d ago30:33

30:33

Meet Acha Leke, senior partner and chairman of McKinsey Africa and co-founder of the African Leadership Academy. Leke has been analyzing the economic prospects of the continent for decades, so he’s the perfect person to share insights on its future, from productivity and digital transformation to the impact of Africa’s youth boom and how to plan pr…

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A message for entrepreneurs: Just Do It! _ by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 21, Season 2 4:02

20d ago4:02

4:02

Many entrepreneurs hold themselves back with fear, complacency or over thinking rather than taking action. Success comes from embracing imperfection and taking calculated risks to achieve personal and entrepreneurial growth, per Joanne Z. Tan. To read as a blog To watch as a video © Joanne Z. Tan All rights reserved. ===============================…

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Decorative Ruderalis Plants with Angie Moreland #147 29:57

23d ago29:57

29:57

Decorative Ruderalis Plants with Angie Moreland #147 I think Cannabis plants are beautiful. But I've never considered using them for decorating. Our guest today sees them not only as a way to brighten your home but a way to brighten your life. Angie Moreland is the founder and CEO of Growing with Intention where they grow decorative ruderalis and s…

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Hemp Beverage Alliance with Chris Lackner #146 27:22

1M ago27:22

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Hemp Beverage Alliance with Chris Lackner #146 Have you ever tried a hemp drink? It's a unique alternative to pop and alcohol and I believe, it's the next big thing. Our guest today is Chris Lackner, president and CEO of the Hemp Beverage Alliance, whose goal is to make the industry safe and successful. In today's episode, we learn how the alliance…

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Brand Loyalty - how to earn it and keep it_Part 1 of 2_by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 20, Season 2 5:33

1M ago5:33

5:33

Earning loyal and devoted customers or followers is hard work. Even harder is keeping their long term loyalty.When your customers buy repeatedly and exclusively from you, over the long term, you have earned their brand loyalty based on faith and trust, which is the ultimate testament to your accomplishment, whether you offer products or services. T…

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Emerging Market of Hempcrete with Cody Ley #145 33:07

1M ago33:07

33:07

Emerging Market of Hempcrete with Cody Ley #145 Our guest today is Cody Ley, a farmer from Michigan and the founder of Hemp 4 Humanity. With a background in Chemistry and experience in the cannabis/hemp industry, Cody started H4H with the goal of creating eco-friendly housing solutions that work with nature. Today, we'll discuss industrial hemp, he…

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EP 11 - Innovation Insights: Adapting to Evolving Customer Expectations with Jeff Fried 22:42

2M ago22:42

22:42

In this episode, John Palladino welcomes Jeff Fried, Director of Platform Strategy for InterSystems, to discuss customer needs, innovation pace, and InterSystems' strategies. They explore how the company meets evolving needs, including anecdotes from the COVID-19 pandemic and customer-driven innovation instances. Key Takeaways: Innovation pace has …

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From Local Startup to Pan-African Success: The Beem Story 32:16

1M ago32:16

32:16

Starting a business and growing it are challenging enough. But expanding globally, across the entire African continent with 54 very different countries, increases the difficulty exponentially. That’s what Taha Jiwaji, CEO and founder of Beem, is experiencing first hand. Hear what it takes to create a Pan-African business and gain strategic insights…

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Cannabis Marketing Challenges with Sam Fisher #144 30:30

2M ago30:30

30:30

Cannabis Marketing Challenges with Sam Fisher #144 So, today we're diving into the nitty-gritty of cannabis marketing. The industry's got its challenges. It's like walking through a maze while juggling. It's still federally illegal, and guess what? Tech giants like Instagram, Facebook, and Google are playing hard to get. It's like they're the cool …

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Grand Opening of Your Budz CBD Bakery with Nathanial Stende 25:26

2M ago25:26

25:26

Grand Opening of Your Budz CBD Bakery with Nathanial Stende Do you ever thought about starting a CBD bakery? Nathanial Bender did! He's the mastermind behind Your Budz, the new CBD bakery sensation in Chicago. This guy's juggling raising capital and battling with city licenses, all while whipping up CBD-infused goodies. And get this, during our cha…

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Season 4 Trailer 2:05

2M ago2:05

2:05

Welcome back to Grit & Growth from Stanford Graduate School of Business. In Season 4, you’ll hear tales of entrepreneurial trials and triumphs, obstacles and opportunities, and, of course, plenty of grit and growth. Plus, we share insights from Stanford faculty and global experts on how to avoid the pitfalls of growth and achieve success. We’ll tal…

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Why a Brand Audit Can Save a Company, and What, When, and How?_by Joanne Tan_Episode 19, Season 2 10:42

2M ago10:42

10:42

An out-of-touch brand is a weak brand that soon leads to decreased sales and a shrinking market share. A disconnected brand threatens your business survival. If your brand is starting to feel stale and irrelevant, it may be too little, too late if you wait until your sales are going down to start a comprehensive brand audit. Doing the audit takes t…

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EP 10 - John Paladino on How a Startup Can Master Customer Service 4:01

2M ago4:01

4:01

In this quick yet insightful episode of Rarified Air, John Paladino shares valuable advice for startups on mastering customer service. He emphasizes the importance of customer focus, the art of hiring the right people, and how to differentiate your startup in a competitive market. Key Takeaways: Customer Focus is Key: John stresses the importance o…

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Botanical and Hemp rolling papers with Alex Boone #142 26:02

2M ago26:02

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Botanical and Hemp rolling papers with Alex Boone #142 Our guest today is Alex Boone. Alex is the Managing Director of Botani. With more than 20 years of experience within SWM, Alex has led sales, marketing, and product development teams for North American and international markets. In 2018, Alex was instrumental in helping SWM International, a lea…

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Short Takes: Trailblazing the Internet of Things in Bangladesh 7:16

2M ago7:16

7:16

Meet Mir Shahrukh Islam, cofounder and CEO of Bondstein Technologies Ltd. in Bangladesh. He created his IoT, or internet of things, company at a time when very few in Bangladesh even knew the term. Today, that future-focused, risk-taking spirit still defines and inspires his entrepreneurial journey. Taking bold risks is part of almost every entrepr…

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Natural Language Processing and LLM: They are as Dumb or Intelligent as Your LANGUAGE_by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 18, Season 2 2:58

2M ago2:58

2:58

AI is as dumb or smart as human's command of language instruction, since NLP (natural language processing) & LLM (large language model) depend on data, and data is input with human language. To improve AI's level of intelligence, we humans must improve our command of language and thinking. How to do that? To read as a blog To watch it as a video © …

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Brand Culture and Workplace Culture: How to grow an organization of ANY size_Joanne Tan_Episode 17, Season 2 15:07

2M ago15:07

15:07

What did Golden State Warriors and Seattle Seahawks coaches do right about creating a culture? How can brand culture be used to catalyze workplace culture, to increase loyalty, productivity, customer acquisition, and profits? To read as a blog To watch it as a video © Joanne Z. Tan All rights reserved. ==============================================…

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EP 9 - John Paladino on Integrating AI and Personalization 7:20

3M ago7:20

7:20

In this episode, John Paladino shares his insights on delivering exceptional service across four distinct layers of customer interaction. He discusses how the integration of AI and digital tools is revolutionizing service delivery, from personalized high-touch experiences to fully digital, self-service models. Key Takeaways: High-Touch Service: Joh…

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Navigating the GenAI frontier: Ethical dilemmas and opportunities in digital policy 32:45

3M ago32:45

32:45

On this episode of "The Power of Digital Policy" Kristina talks with industry veterans Jim Kaskade and David Maher. As leaders at the helm of Conversica and InterTrust Technologies, respectively, Jim and David bring decades of experience in technology and secure computing to the table. This episode takes a deep dive into the intricate world of Gene…

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"From Tangle to Tango" - a short poem about AI and humanity, by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 16, Season 2 2:12

3M ago2:12

2:12

This is a poem about the future of AI and humanity, written by Joanne Z. Tan, NOT by AI. To read as a blog To watch it as a video © Joanne Z. Tan All rights reserved. ========================================================= - To stay in the loop, subscribe to our Newsletter - Download free Ebook Please don't forget to like it, comment, or better, …

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Cannabis Baking Startup with Ebony Jones #141 29:46

3M ago29:46

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Cannabis Baking Startup with Ebony Jones #141 Ever felt the urge to experiment with cannabis-infused baking? Today, we’re joined by Ebony Jones, a passionate advocate for cannabis education, a skilled chef, and an ordained minister. Ebony proudly owns 8twenty8.llc in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she specializes in crafting from scratch desserts, hosting …

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Short Takes: Where Science Meets Culture 8:28

3M ago8:28

8:28

Meet Raj Prakash, cofounder of Zifo, a science informatics company in India. While growing revenues is on almost every entrepreneur’s mind, Prakash believes building a thriving culture should be too. Hear how creating a great place to work is helping his company achieve great results. Zifo is one of the largest global pure play science informatics …

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What Is AI Experience Design (AIXD)? Why AI Voice and IVR are Driving Customers Nuts? _ Joanne Tan_Episode 15, Season 2 13:56

3M ago13:56

13:56

Saving cost at the expense of customer frustration is a losing game, even for an iconic brand. The problem in AI experience design (AIXD) is the culprit for bad customer experience everywhere: too many customers cannot get a live agent to answer their simple questions, after calling and “talking” to an AI voice used on IVR (interactive voice respon…

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EP 8 - Curiosity and Impact: John Paladino's Story 9:55

3M ago9:55

9:55

In this episode, John Paladino takes us on a journey through his life, from a curious child dismantling lawnmowers to a tech innovator driven by a desire to make a positive impact. He shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including personal tragedy, a relentless quest for change, and the experiences that led him to InterSystems! Key Ta…

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How To Sell In the Cannabis Industry 29:39

3M ago29:39

29:39

How To Sell In the Cannabis Industry with Jason Hadley Today you will learn how to sell in the cannabis industry. My guest is Jason Hadley from FILTR, a company that specializes in filtering microbes from the air. Jason and I talk about the issues with selling, lead gen, relationship building, referrals, and references. Lighthouse Worldwide Solutio…

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Fight Deep Fake Videos with a Simple Disclaimer: This is a Genuine Video!_by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 14, Season 2 8:43

3M ago8:43

8:43

To differentiate Genuine Videos from Deepfakes, start with a simple disclaimer When seeing is not believing, when truth and trust are replaced by falsehood and distrust, the foundation for fact-based decision making is like a rug being pulled out from under our feet. This is a real threat to democracy and civilized societies. What are you waiting f…

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Oscars 2024 Deserving Winners, Why Oppenheimer is Not the Best_Season 2, Episode 13 5:43

3M ago5:43

5:43

Perhaps both the vastness and complexity of the character J. Robert Oppenheimer, and the subject matter, are simply beyond the grasp of a Hollywood movie. (Hear Joanne Tan explains why.) (Some of the Deserving Winners:) Best Picture: THE ZONE OF INTEREST Poor Things Past Lives And more categories... To read as a blog To watch it as a video © Joanne…

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Fully Baked Startup with Molly-Ruth Visco #139 34:21

3M ago34:21

34:21

Fully Baked Startup with Molly-Ruth Visco #139 In today's episode, we return to the Fox.Build Makerspace studio in St. Charles. Our guest is Molly-Ruth Visco, the former Marketing and Education manager and President of Fully Baked Brands. Fully Baked is a new social equity cannabis infuser coming to the Illinois market. Her journey has been filled …

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Working with GE Legendary CEO Jack Welch, on corporate reward systems - Interview by Joanne Tan of Steve Kerr_Episode 12, Season 2 1:19:28

3M ago1:19:28

1:19:28

How did Jack Welch lead GE to be the best run company in the world? Dr. Steve Kerr shares inside stories, as the designer and implementor of renowned GE WORKOUT, and other systems and programs for rewarding collaborative behaviors. (Sample gems of wisdom:) “Rewards were the third thing… You have to define it, you have to create the behaviors, after…

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Empowering change in the digital age: Unleashing innovation and building belief 28:12

4M ago28:12

28:12

In this podcast episode, Kristina talks with Saira Jesani, the Deputy Executive Director of the Data & Trust Alliance. She delves into the collaborative efforts of leading organizations such as American Express, CVS Health, and Walmart in championing the responsible use of data and artificial intelligence (AI). The Data & Trust Alliance serves as a…

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Death-defying Climb of Mt. Aconcagua by Gary Middlemiss: "Interviews of Notables and Influencers" by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 11, Season 2 1:33:12

4M ago1:33:12

1:33:12

Gary Middlemiss and his friends did a death-defying climb of 23,000 feet to the peak of Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, experiencing the best and the worst in both humanity and nature. – How did he reach the Aconcagua summit at 23,000 feet, in spite of starvation (after food was stolen), delirium, ill-willed guide, near death experience… ? – When his…

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Cannabis Virtual CFO Services with Guillermo Rodriguez #138 40:17

4M ago40:17

40:17

Cannabis Virtual CFO Services with Guillermo Rodriguez #138 Summit Virtual CFO by Anders offers Virtual CFO services to small- to medium-sized businesses and specializes in the cannabis industry. Guillermo Rodriguez is their lead Virtual CFO and Guillermo will be hosting a new podcast in 2024 called CannaBiz Success Show. The audience for this show…

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Alexei Navalny's Roaming Spirit_A Poem by Joanne Z. Tan_Episode 10, Season 2 2:31

4M ago2:31

2:31

"Like a meteor lighting up the Arctic night, no Sun, no days, no twilight. In the remote Russian land, deserted, lifeless, frozen, A noble soul was killed in a cold prison, His light snuffed out at the age of forty seven. ..." To read as a blog To watch it as a video © Joanne Z. Tan All rights reserved. =============================================…

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Short Takes: Pioneering a Holistic Approach to Speech Therapy in Kenya 13:03

4M ago13:03

13:03

Meet Grace Macharia, a speech and language therapist and founder of SLT Support in Nairobi, Kenya. She created a social enterprise with a mission to support not only her patients, but also the profession of speech therapy in Kenya as a whole. “In 2011 there were about five speech therapists in Kenya, and all of them were trained out of the country.…

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Super Bowl Best 3 TV Commercials, 2024_Episode 9, Season 2_Joanne Z. Tan_10 Plus Brand 5:30

4M ago5:30

5:30

Here are the top 3 best Super Bowl TV Commercials, 2024, ranked by 10 Plus Brand for the 5th year in a row. We adhere to the same criteria year after year: No celebrities. No religion. No politics. No violence. No vulgarity. To read as a blog To watch it as a video © Joanne Z. Tan All rights reserved. ===============================================…

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Rebranding Yourself and Your Company - 4 Tips for Starting a New Career Post Retirement at 60 and above_Episode 8, Season 2_Joanne Z. Tan_10 Plus Brand 10:15

4M ago10:15

10:15

The four steps here are a self-guide for rebranding “retired” executives seeking to start a business or reinvent themselves: - Is growing a business, or starting a new career the right thing for you? - To what extent do you want to work during retirement? - What does “success” or “failure” mean to you? - Where to start? If you are one of the gray-h…

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How To Stay on the Right Side of Cannabis Law with Jim Ickes #137 26:46

4M ago26:46

26:46

How To Stay on the Right Side of Cannabis Law with Jim Ickes #137 How can you ensure you're on the right side of the cannabis law? It's tough given the constant pulling and pushing of government regulation winds. Our guest is Jim Ickes from Zuber Lawler. I met Jim at Benzinga and today we talk about areas of grey in cannabis law and Jim's CBD start…

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Legal unicorns: Bridging law and technology in the digital age 27:57

4M ago27:57

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In this episode, Kristina delves into the increasingly critical nexus of legal expertise and technological acumen, highlighting the emergence of "legal unicorns" - professionals who are not only adept at navigating the complexities of the law but also possess a profound understanding of technology. Guest Olga V. Mack, a lawyer with an extensive bac…

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EP 7 - Seamless Service: The Integration of Digital and Human Touch 19:46

4M ago19:46

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On today's episode, John Paladino and guest Jochen Deubner (Simba) delve into the evolution of customer service and the pivotal role of technology in shaping service landscapes. With a narrative that spans decades, they explore the symbiosis of human touch and technological innovation, underlining the transformative journey from legacy systems to c…

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Introducing the If/Then podcast from Stanford GSB 33:26

4M ago33:26

33:26

If/Then is a new podcast from the Stanford Graduate School of Business that we think will be of great interest to Grit & Growth listeners. This episode features Stanford GSB Professor Jonathan Levav analyzing the premise, “If we want to generate better ideas, then we need to get people back to the office.” To Zoom or not to Zoom? That is the questi…

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How To Invest in a Cannabis ETF with Dan Ahrens #136 31:57

5M ago31:57

31:57

How To Invest in a Cannabis ETF with Dan Ahrens #136 Capital investment has been on pause over the last few years as the industry waits for federal legalization. This has created a difficult situation for startups and cannabis investors. In this episode, we meet Dan Ahrens the Managing Director at AdvisorShares Investments. Advisor Shares provides …

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Business Broker for Cannabis Clients with Andy Lock #135 31:11

5M ago31:11

31:11

Business Broker for Cannabis Clients with Andy Lock #135 Are you looking for help to line up capital? Are you on the cusp of a merger or an acquisition? Do you need to have your company valuated? If so our guest Andy Lock is a guy that can help broker the deal. Andy is the Director of Business Development at Viridian Capital Advisors. Viridian clai…

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