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Elevating Founders is a podcast for early stage-founders to hear the stories behind the change makers and disruptors in the tech sector who are responsible for tackling the world’s biggest challenges.
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Sean V. Bradley, AKA “The Millionaire Car Salesman”, personifies the American dream and what a person is truly capable of achieving in this country. Sean was born into violence, poverty and abuse, in Queens, NY, which led to boys homes, gangs and eventually federal prison. However, Sean wanted more than to be a statistic and against all odds rose from the depths of hell, to become a multi-millionaire of multiple companies, a best-selling author and a “CSP” in the National Speakers Associatio ...
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Investing in Underfunded Groups with Folake Shasanya, SVB
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Elevating Founders is proud to present an inspiring episode with Folake Shasanya, Head of New and Strategic Channels, EMEA at SVB A newly established global business area at SVB, NSC that is mandated to increase their clients’ probability of success in the innovation economy by improving access to information, network and capital for overlooked and…
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The Great Roadmap Debate feat. Flats, Samito & Freedo | Group Up! ep. 35
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How Overwatch is Balanced: Group Up! with OW Devs (Geoff Goodman, Josh Noh) & mL7 | Ep. 34
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Overwatch Devs Geoff Goodman & Josh Noh talk about how Overwatch is balancedTimestamps:0:00 INTRODUCTIONS5:28 WHO IS MORE ANNOYING TO PLAY AGAINST: DPS DOOMFIST OR TANK DOOMFIST?6:34 OW 2 BETA 2 DOOMFIST CHANGE?7:28 HOW DO YOU BALANCE BETWEEN THE ROLES?8:15 WHO HAS THE HIGHEST CARRY POTENTIAL OUT OF ALL 3 ROLES?9:36 WHAT'S A BALANCED OVERWATCH GAME…
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The Great Mercy Debate feat. Niandra, EeveeA, Skiesti & Somnus
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The Great May Debate feat. Flats, Samito & Freedo
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Timestamps0:00 Introduction1:20 Reflecting on the First Beta51:40 Support Changes in Beta1:26:20 New Support Hero Incoming1:37:00 Push Game Mode1:52:00 Back to Overwatch 12:07:00 Next Beta Announcement2:15:20 Expected OW2 Release2:29:25 Next Beta Hopes/ExpecationsBy SVB
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’Great founders get these 6 things right ’ with Louis Warner, Founders Factory
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An exciting episode with Louis Warner Chief Operating Officer and Accelerator Programme Director for Founders Factory. Louis has held a series of operational and leadership roles in privately backed, early stage, internet and technology-led businesses including being a member of the early team at lastminute.com Listen to Louis Warner and Sina Sadrz…
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The Great First Beta Debate feat. Fitzyhere, EeveeA & Beaver | Group Up! ep. 31
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The Great Alpha Debate feat. Flats, Samtio & FREEDO | Group Up! ep. 30
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For today's episode we have a really interesting episode for you, with Sasha Trower, Partner at Venrex, in conversation with Rosie Bailey, Co-Founder and CEO of Nibble. The episode explores Rosie’s journey to entrepreneurialism, educates and shares advice on Nibble’s fundraising approach and process for their most recent Seed raise, which Venrex we…
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The Great Best Meta Debate feat. Custa, BroYouWack & LemonKiwi | Group Up! ep. 29
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In this episode of the Group Up! podcast, we take a look back at the entire history of metas and compositions to reminisce and also decide what each of the guests see as their favourite era/metas of Overwatch gameplay. With 5v5 incoming, these comps will never again be played!Meta Chart: https://imgur.com/a/CuN2Re4Timestamps:0:00 Introductions03:40…
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The Importance of Strong Leadership in a Startup
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For episode 4 our host Sina Sadrzadeh and Isabelle Kenyon, Founder & CEO of Calibrate, are having a conversation about the importance of strong leadership in a start-up. Isabelle is currently responsible for growing Calibrate the modern medical metabolic health business that's changed the way the world treats weight. Calibrate was launched in June …
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The Great Beta Debate feat. Samito, Flats & Bogur
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In this Group Up! episode, I talk to the guests about the Overwatch 2 Beta Announcement, their gut instincts, 5v5, the roadmap and how this might represent a big shift for the Overwatch teamBy SVB
Join us for Episode 3 The path to becoming a UK powerhouse with Poppy Gustafsson CEO of Darktrace and Jacqueline de Rojas President of TechUK, both focusing in a conversation that will answer the question, what it takes to create and deliver big tech companies in the UK? For more information about Elevating Founders go to: www.elevatingfounders.tec…
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The Great Fix Ladder Debate feat. Stylosa, EeveeA & Samito
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In this episode of the Group Up! Podcast, we discuss the 'competitive integrity' of Overwatch and why Stylosa, EeveeA & Samito feel like Overwatch's competitive mode leaves a lot to be desired. Amongst other things, we discuss in-game, systems Blizzard's philosophy and banning one tricks?Guest Socials:Stylosa's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/styl…
In this episode, Elka Goldstein, CEO of EQL:HER and Catriona Campbell, CTIO of EY UK & Ireland, talk about building a better working world while discussing Catrina's transition from a start-up to a larger corporate culture, building a purpose driven organisation, and the importance of a successful leadership approach. For more information about Ele…
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The Power of Unlocking Your Brain to Achieve Success: John Assaraf
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams talk about the meaning of life and how to achieve one’s goals. It’s important to remember that your environment shapes you but should not stop you from being committed to achieving your goals. You are meant to have it all, you just have to learn how. Joining …
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The Great ELO Hell Debate feat. A10, cuppcaake & Adovahkitty
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In this episode of the Group Up podcast, I discuss the controversial topic of ELO Hell with my guests, two of whom are from The Metal Ranks, and ask them if there really are some fundamental problems with the OW ranked system Guest Socials:Adovahkitty's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/adovahkitty | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adovahkittyA10'…
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Recognizing Opportunities: The key to making big bets on the future
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In today's episode we take a look back at a conversation from the Elevating Founder event at London Tech Week last year. With Kerim Derhalli Founder and CEO of Invstr and Ann Hiatt International Speaker and Leadership Consultant. For more information about Elevating Founders go to: www.elevatingfounders.tech Interested in attending London Tech Week…
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The Great Microsoft Debate feat. Flats, Samito & Bogur
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In this episode of the Group Up Podcast, Samito, Flats, Bogur & I discuss the recent news that Microsoft will be acquiring Activision Blizzard. What does this mean for the future of Blizzard & Overwatch, how will we fit into the Xbox & Game Pass systems and what the hell happens to Bobby Kotick?Timestamps:0:00 Introduction & Context04:08 Initial Th…
The new season is here! Our first episode of the second season will be released on Monday 24th of January.By London Tech Week
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The Metaverse Is NOW, Secrets From The Cobra Kai Metaverse Dojo Architect: Charles Ace
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams talk about the Metaverse - a new technology that immerses the user and causes them to be exposed to a number of different virtual platforms. They discuss the cost of building in the metaverse and the overall importance of the virtual world! Joining Sean and L…
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Secrets From The Most Prolific Author In The World With 318 Published Books & 508+ Million Copies Sold: Mark Victor Hansen
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams talk about success. More specifically, how to ask the right questions to achieve that success. You need the right questions because you don’t get what you deserve if you don’t ask… You get what you ask for. Joining Sean and L.A. today is Mark Victor Hansen. M…
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The Bradley Family & Friends Holiday Special
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams and have a special Christmas episode. This episode is a special one, as it is not only Christmas day, but it is also a year since the start of the Against All Odds Radio Show. Blessed by all of the love and support they have received the past year on the radio, Sea…
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How To Double Your Settlement Selling Your Business With A Nine Figure American Business Broker: Joshua Lindsey
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams talk about money. It is not just a matter of how much you make, but it's more about how much you keep. The problem is that most people live paycheck to paycheck and are unable to properly financially plan. Joining Sean and L.A. is Joshua Lindsey, the CEO and …
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The Power Of Video & The 1st Viral YouTube Video With 300+ Million Views: Judson Laipply & The Evolution Of Dance
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams talk about the power of video and the power of dancing. Joining Sean and L.A. today is Judson Laipply. Judson is the first YouTube celebrity. His video, Evolution of Dance, is the YouTube video that went viral. With over 300 million views, it was also the fir…
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Dissecting The Most Successful Google Strategy From The #1 SEO Expert In The World, Greg Gifford
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams discuss the importance of visibility. No matter how talented or how pretty you are, or how good your widget or product is, it doesn’t matter if nobody knows that you exist. You need to be found. You need visibility to create opportunities. Joining Sean and L.…
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Grieving Father Raises Over $1.7 Million Towards The Pediatric Cancer Fight: The PaulieStrong Foundation Story
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams discuss how to push forward when life hits you with situations that you are not quite prepared for. To further elaborate, Iron Mike Tyson has one of the best quotes ever, “Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the mouth.” You have to have a plan to han…
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Interviewing The Stars Of The Season 2 Finale Of Vice TV’s “I Was A Teenage Felon”, SVB & Billy Vamvakidis
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams talk about the early teenage years of Sean’s life. Joining Sean and L.A. is Sean’s friend of almost 30 years, Billy Vamvakidis. Sean and Billy reminisce about the craziness from back in the day. Sharing stories about the limelight, the club scene, and the rav…
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The Great Save Overwatch Debate feat. Flats, Samito & Freedo | Group Up! Ep. 23
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In this episode of the Group Up Podcast, I talk to Flats, Samito & Freedo about ideas that can keep OW alive while we wait for the delayed sequel, OW2. What results, is a discusion in community management, balancing problems and a radical idea to just... give us 5v5 right now?By SVB
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From Robbing & Stealing OVER $1 Million Dollars To 12 Years In Prison To Becoming A Millionaire… Legally: Peter Myerhoff
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams discuss Vice TV’s hit show, “I Was A Teenage Felon”. Sean is the star of the season 2 finale. His episode, “King of Clubs”, airs on November 22, 2021 at 10:00 PM EST. Joining Sean and L.A. today is Peter “Chappy” Meyerhoff. Peter was the star of “Shot Caller”…
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How To Get Paid Through The Golden Rules Of Fearless Entrepreneurship With Business Coach & Media Personality, Cory Mosley
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams discuss the keys to success. To be successful in many different industries you have to be more than just a master in just one vertical. You have to approach life like an MMA fighter, working on a myriad of different skills. When you have a skillset like this,…
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How To Overcome Devastating Tragedy & Comeback Stronger Than Ever: The Amberly Lago Story
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams speaks with Amberly Lago about how to overcome devastating tragedy, making a comeback, and following your dreams. Amberly was a dancer that worked with MC Hammer in his “U Cant Touch This” music video. While further pursuing her dancing career, Amberly’s life…
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With Over $1.6 Billion in Acquisitions, How Jeff Clark Takes Businesses From Good To Great
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams discuss Clubhouse, the power of social media. Additionally, they discuss how to face adversity, and against all odds, how to go from good to great. Joining Sean & L.A. today are Jeff Clark and Matt Gusmerotti. About Jeff Clark Jeff Clark is the President at S…
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Get Inspired By The #1 Female Motivational Speaker In The World: Natasha Graziano
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams discuss the power of Clubhouse and how many great people get connected on the social media platform. Not only is Clubhouse an excellent place to network, learn new ideas, and also share your experiences to help others, it is also a platform for motivational s…
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From Coaching Women's Basketball To Coaching Billion Dollar Companies, Lessons From Coach Burt
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams discuss how to make a difference in people’s lives. They discuss how to pour into and develop people, to help them do more, be more, and achieve more. Joining Sean and L.A. is Coach Michael Burt. Coach Burt is a serial entrepreneur, dynamic speaker, coach to …
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Interviewing The Retirement Income Expert & Best-Selling Author: Tom Hegna
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams discuss how to become a millionaire. While a million dollars isn’t what it used to be, most people are going to make well over $1,000,000 in their lifetime. Over your lifetime, a person making $50,000 a year with regular pay raises is going to make $3.7 milli…
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The Great Rework Debate feat. Samito, Nateson & Freedo
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Interviewing Author, Attorney, YouTube Superstar, & Master Negotiator: Rebecca Zung
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams talk about sell or be sold. Grant Cardone talks about how everyone is selling or is being sold. You are either selling someone on a concept or idea or you are being sold on why they are or are not doing something. To be successful in selling, you need to be s…
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Interviewing A YouTuber With Over 300 Million Views & Star Of A Vice TV Hit Show: Marcus "Big Herc 916" Timmons
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams discuss true Against All Odds stories. More specifically, that there is life and opportunity after prison. Sean V. Bradley, CSP knows this story all too well. After spending six years in prison, he is now owns several multi-million dollar companies and is the…
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Interviewing The Stars of Vice TV’s Hit TV Show, “I Was A Teenage Felon” Season 2 With Anna Rodriguez
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This week on the Against All Odds Radio Show, hosts Sean V. Bradley, CSP and L.A. Williams discuss how Sean is the star of Vice TV’s hit TV show, “I Was A Teenage Felon” season 2. Airing November 22nd at 10:00 PM EST, his episode, “King of Clubs” is the season 2 finale. Joining Sean and L.A. this week is Sean’s mother, Anna Rodriguez. Anna, Sean, a…
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How The Power Of Social Media Took Heidi Cortez From Howard Stern & Sirius XM Radio To Co-Founding The $3 Marketing Club
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The power of social media is unmatched, and superior to any other form of communication. Influencers flourish with their vast outreach to social platform users, and businesses are accessible 24/7 with the touch of a button. It is critical to have a strategic marketing plan when developing and establishing a brand. On the same side, taking chances t…
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Overcome Adversity & Challenges from Hall of Famer & NFL Star, Karl Mecklenburg
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Any business owner, athlete, entertainer, or entrepreneur is familiar with the concept of losing, and understandably, the magnitude of loss can be difficult. We are trained in these positions to take our mistakes and losses as a lesson for the future, but no one is there to teach you how to overcome the feelings that come with failures. Recognizing…
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Looking beyond Silicon Valley to Calgary, technology's adventure playground!
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For Episode 12 we have Patrick Mattern, Vice President of Business Development at Calgary Economic Development. He explores ecosystems, the benefits of setting up a business in Calgary, educates us about the north American ecosystem and shares his advice for navigating where to grow your business and the factors to consider. The conversation also s…
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Author of GPS My Success, Karim Ellis, turned CEO and Accomplished Entrepreneur from being Homeless
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Have you ever noticed that before an anticipated big break, new job offer, spontaneous miracle, or the start of a new journey that is always preceded by a strenuous, upsetting or traumatizing event? Life tends to prepare someone for instances that they will appreciate more since rock bottom has been experienced. Life also comes in waves with high a…
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Luxury Car Enthusiast Dedicates His Life to Charity as the Real Batman: Josh Aryeh
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Inspiration to become your own boss, and take a lead on entrepreneurship is unique to everyone. No business is alike the other, including their playbook to develop their business. Business owners find motivation to grow their companies through their experiences, families, and even financial circumstances. No entrepreneur experiences complete succes…
For episode 11 we have Mark Sutherland, CMO of Missouri Partnership speaking to Ron Nowlin, SVP of Aerospace and Military Aviation from EaglePicher about all things SpaceTech. Mark and Ron discuss the level of innovation it takes to power the mars mission, why its imperative to surround yourself with people smarter than you and what it takes to bui…
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The Sr. VP of the $12 Billion Dollar company, Internet Brands, breaks down money: Todd Dearborn
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Millionaires aren’t who they used to be nowadays. As time goes on, people are living longer, inflation grows by three percent every year, and the cost of living is much more expensive than that of 20 years ago. Our parents and grandparents have always advised us to “save for a rainy day”, yet that just doesn’t cut it anymore. Investing is a concept…
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Get the Most Out of Social Media Tools with Automotive Retail Head of Facebook and Instagram: Bob Lanham
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The Against All Odds Radio Show Presents: Get the Most Out of Social Media Tools with Automotive Retail Head of Facebook: Bob Lanham Facebook is the platform that reaches 231 million people every month, 178 million people everyday, and is the #1 social media network in the world! However, let’s be clear, Facebook has not been a social network for m…
Today we have Russ Shaw, Founder, Global Tech Advocates & Tech London Advocates, and Stephen Nundy, Partner and CTO at Lakestar. Listen in for what qualities VCs look for in a Founder, what tech verticals they have their eye on right now and insight into the investment world. Stephen reveals his predictions for the future, explores the tech founder…