Best Tasneem Podcasts (2024)

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Human Dynamics - Tasneem Virani 50:57

8d ago50:57

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"So even in that dynamic of a relationship, how can I have a growth mindset and see my mother or father in the way they are now? How can I have conversations that may have triggered me in the past? But now I know I'm an adult, not that child reacting, to build my parent in the future. It's the same with organizations. It's the human dynamics." Tasn…

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Episode 343: Jonathan Corbin - CEO & Co-Founder, Maven AGI 53:53

6h ago53:53

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Episode 343 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Jonathan Corbin, Co-Founder & CEO of Maven AGI and our first sponsored podcast episode! Yes, please welcome Silicon Valley Bank (more info about SVB below) as a supporter of The VentureFizz Podcast. Any time I see a funding announcement for a new company, I get excited, as I’m an optimist and I hope t…

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Energy Levels - Steve Wright 43:51

3h ago43:51

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"There's schools of thought around us; the quantum nature of humanity in terms of us being energy and vibrations. And whether you think of it as woo-woo, pseudoscience or whatever, I'm not concerned about that as much as understanding that when we got on this call, our energy levels were higher than usual and matching each other. And I think that i…

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#163 Cherie Mylordis - What do you Dare? 46:35

5d ago46:35

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You are not defined by your current role! What if we normalised asking people "What do they dare?" What are their passions? What lights them up? Even better, imagine we gave people the permission and space to link it to the organisations mission and purpose and feel truly engaged at work. Cherie Mylordis has always had an eye on the future and as a…

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On Purpose - Phil Brown 52:44

10d ago52:44

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"It's doing it on purpose, and knowing you can do it on purpose; that's what's really important when it comes to negotiations." Phil Brown Phil Brown and I delve into the nuances of negotiation. Phil emphasises the significance of human interaction, confidence-building, and specific skills such as active listening, questioning, and observation. He …

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#162 Megan Corfield - Be Brave, Ask for Feedback to Grow 46:05

2d ago46:05

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Brilliant, diverse careers don't happen by luck. A hallmark of the leaders I interview is that they are always seeking to grow and it is this drive that propels them to seek feedback. Everywhere, all the time. In a Board meeting, post a Podcast Interview, you name it. Megan Corfield is a fabulous example of this. We cover her diverse career across …

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Episode 342: Matt Weinberg - Partner, Max Ventures 1:04:31

11d ago1:04:31

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Episode 342 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Matt Weinberg, Partner at Max Ventures.Did you know that there are a ton of resources available for startups from the government including non-dilutive funding? I’m talking billions of dollars are allocated to hundreds of startups every year.This is a topic that has never been discussed on The Venture…

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#161 Melissa Hamilton - Human on the inside interview 22:45

9d ago22:45

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That time I stepped into the #SuccessisHuman Spotlight and was interviewed by Maxme. Join little old me as I reflect on what drives me, the career advice I would give my 21-year-old self, my superpower and the skill I constantly work on improving. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, …

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Top 10 of 10k 1:00:30

18d ago1:00:30

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The podcast reached a milestone of 10,000 downloads during the month of June. It has been listened to in 80+ countries and of those 10 what are the top 10 by downloads? And do those top 10 have a central theme to them? I was delighted to find that yes, of course they did. Many of the guests that I speak to talk about aspects of their work-life jour…

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#160 Natallia Smith - Sleep Tight: Take Charge of Your Money 32:21

17d ago32:21

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Financial independence and knowledge is the new black — because counting sheep won't help you save! Imagine the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have a secure financial future. This week I am joined by Natallia Smith, the founder and director of TruWealth Advice. She is on a mission to empower women to achieve financial security, independe…

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#179 Compassion - A Solo Episode 28:01

25d ago28:01

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In this episode I explore the concept of compassion and self-compassion. I unpack what compassion is and why it’s crucial in our lives, the incredible benefits of self-compassion for both mental and physical health and cover some ways you can begin to cultivate compassion for yourself and others. Special insights from the work of Kristin Neff and D…

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#159 Dara Simkin - Playful Leadership: A Game-Changer 56:00

29d ago56:00

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Have we over-indexed on the whole serious side of life and work? Dara Simkin is Australia's leading play at work expert and has done the serious work of researching the benefits of intentional play. Her Playful Work Equation could be the game changer your leadership and organisation needs. Tune in to hear how Permission, Space and a Spark can lead …

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Episode #341: Somak Chattopadhyay - Managing Partner, Armory Square Ventures 51:01

1M ago51:01

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Episode 341 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Somak Chattopadhyay, Managing Partner at Armory Square Ventures.Yes, markets like the Bay Area, NYC, and Boston get a lot of attention when it comes to building startups and having the ability to raise capital, but there are lots of other places to build a successful company. This has always been the …

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#178 A Metaphor For Our Lives - Alison Smith 48:08

1M ago48:08

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"I then realised that if gardening can be a metaphor for supplier management, nature's landscapes could be a metaphor for our lives." Alison Smith Alison Smith and I discuss her unique approach as a facilitator, coach, and author, of using nature and its landscapes as powerful metaphors to bridge understanding in business and life. Over a 24-year j…

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#158 Angela Cross - The influence equation: tips to boost visibility and reputation 41:24

1M ago41:24

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Do you see leaders who seem to be everywhere all at once? Who have brilliant reputations and people are clear on what they stand for, who they are as leaders and what sets them apart. This doesn't happen by accident. Visibility and Reputation builder Angela Cross is an expert in building the right visibility to support your career goals. Together w…

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#177 Sleep - Dan White 48:14

1M ago48:14

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"There's four key components that I focus on in my work and my programs. The environment [ ]. There's behaviour. You would be shocked if I told you that almost every single thing that we do from the moment we wake up until the moment we go to bed, is an amalgamation of the quality later that night of how we sleep." Dan White Dan White and I discuss…

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#157 Tasneem Chopra OAM - Don’t come at me with your misconceptions until you know who I am 46:44

1M ago46:44

46:44

Tasneem Chopra is a Professional Disruptor and an AntiRacism Champion. Her message is clear - there are so many Diversity & Inclusion roles out there, why does so much of the focus stop with Gender? This is a powerful conversation where we question how “equitable” became a dirty word, how giving space up at the table isn’t popular thinking but it’s…

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Steph Johnson Multiplayer Podcast Audio 52:52

2M ago52:52

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Episode 340 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Steph Johnson, Co-Founder & CEO at Multiplayer.Steph is an inspiration. As discussed in this interview, her background might not be the prototypical tech CEO profile for a few reasons. First, she came up through the agency world and then ran comms in-house for major tech companies like DigitalOcean an…

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#176 Trust - Kevin Chevis 50:09

2M ago50:09

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"The one thing ..... there's so many. I would probably say, as a reaction to your question, trust yourself and other people." Kevin Chevis Kevin Chevis shares valuable insights from his extensive career in a variety of leadership roles, highlighting his diverse experiences, including with mergers, acquisitions, and navigating financial challenges. …

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#156 William Cowan - The Master Career Builder 1:00:42

2M ago1:00:42

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Careers come easily to many incredibly talented leaders. Until one day they don’t. What happens when you find yourself without a job? Who do you talk to? Who can you trust? Most of us are completely unprepared. William (Bill) Cowan has coached over 1,000 professionals across the globe and has captured his incredible process in his #1 Amazon Best Se…

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Andy Palmer - Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, and Author 46:49

2M ago46:49

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Episode 339 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Andy Palmer, serial entrepreneur, seed investor, and now author.Andy is one of my OG’s, that being original guests. If you go way back into the archives of The VentureFizz Podcast, you’ll find my first interview with him for Episode #22 back in 2018. In that interview, we talk about his full backgroun…

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#175 Book Launch - LinkedIn Live Replay with Introduction 1:01:15

2M ago1:01:15

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"Susan, I've taken enough time with these questions. Firstly, I just want to say, I'm thankful that I've met you. And two, this is an absolutely brilliant book and I love it." Matt Phelan In this episode I celebrate the launch of my new book Leading Beyond the Numbers: How accounting for emotions tips the balance at work. The book was launched duri…

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#155 Melissa Hamilton - Do CEOs have all the answers? 23:37

2M ago23:37

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Addressing a room full of CEOs, I jokingly asked them to share their best knowing nod face with me. Do we have the answers? It seems not when it comes to retaining our top female talent. Join me as I share the #1 question CEOs ask me, and how I can help them retain and elevate female talent. I share 3 real case studies of incredible talent and how …

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Episdode 338: Tasneem Dohadwala - Founding Partner, Excelestar Ventures 56:21

2M ago56:21

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Episode #338 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Tasneem Dohadwala, Founding Partner at Excelestar Ventures.It’s a lot more common to find VC firms that are investing into deep tech or hard tech, but when Tasneem started Excelestar Ventures in 2010, it was far from the norm. Not only was it abnormal to invest in companies building highly advanced e…

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#154 Katrina McCarter - We all need Wingwomen 39:33

2M ago39:33

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Who holds you up, holds you accountable and is right there when your tires need pumping up? Loved my conversation with Katrina McCarter! We explored how to work out what makes you different and how it should be the standout feature of your brand. We talked money, how to avoid spending it, the life-changing skill of managing money and the JOY of a g…

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Episdode 337: Gloria Hwang - Founder & CEO, Thousand 39:47

2M ago39:47

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Episode 337 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Gloria Hwang, Founder & CEO of Thousand.Gloria’s career has centered around mission oriented initiatives and companies. Starting at Habitat for Humanity… then to TOMS, which is the gold standard in terms of businesses with a social mission based on their One for One model. She joined the company in it…

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#174 Variation is the Norm - Susan Ni Chriodain 44:30

2M ago44:30

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"Variation is the norm, that actually we're all unique. We are all different. And even how we approach learning and decision making, we're all different." Susan Ni Chriodain In this special episode of 'Life Beyond the Numbers,' I take on a unique role as the interviewee, giving Dr. Susanne Evans the reins to explore the themes, inspirations, and ke…

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#153 Michael D Watkins - Decoding Strategic Thinking & Executive Presence 50:17

2M ago50:17

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Ever heard the feedback that you need to improve your Strategic Thinking or Executive Presence? The good news is that strategic thinkers aren't just born, they are made! Michael D. Watkins, Professor of Leadership and Organisational Change at IMD, shares a practical roadmap to elevate your strategic capability and visibility. Michael is the bestsel…

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Episode 336: Julia Rodgers - CEO & Co-Founder, HelloPrenup 59:59

3M ago59:59

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Episode 336 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Julia Rodgers, Esq., CEO & Co-Founder of HelloPrenup, a platform that takes the awkwardness out of discussing and creating prenuptial agreements.This is the 3rd and final podcast interview from my live sessions at Suffolk University with 3 alums that being Don Bulens, Ernesto DiGiambattista, and Julia…

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#152 Wendy Pavey - Are you visible enough? 47:20

3M ago47:20

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Can you answer the question: Why you? Why you are the best candidate for your dream role? It is not a skill that comes easy for many senior female leaders. Often we have grown up with a narrative of don’t bignote yourself.The truth is there are so many ways you can stand out and given no one is more invested in your career that you - maybe it is ti…

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Hot 1027 Business Interview 8:41

3M ago8:41

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Tasneem Samodien, Research Analyst at Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth discusses Standard Bank’s 2023 full-year results and its exposure to Africa, which is expected to remain a meaningful earnings driver in the long term.By Old Mutual

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Episode 335: Ernesto DiGiambattista - Managing Director, Genesis Accel 1:03:52

3M ago1:03:52

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Episode 335 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ernesto DiGiambattista, entrepreneur and investor.This episode is the 2nd of three interviews that were recorded live at Suffolk University with Suffolk alums. Ernesto has a unique background that hits the trifecta of experience. He spent time in senior roles with larger enterprise corporations, then …

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#173 Momentum - a solo episode 29:22

3M ago29:22

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"When momentum really comes into play so much of the background noise fades further into the background. And then momentum builds momentum. You become unstoppable, mostly!" Susan Ni Chriodain In this episode you are invited to explore the multifaceted journey of writing and self-discovery, offering a glimpse into the challenges and rewards. I delve…

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#151 Lisa Martello - Humour works better than Shame 48:23

3M ago48:23

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Lisa Martello has been called a ‘truth monster’, a ‘professional mirror holder-upperer’ and a ‘shit stirrer’ and I could not love our conversation more. You know the conversations where you don’t want them to stop, and you just know someone is going to make a big impact wherever they are. Lisa is a senior infrastructure delivery leader with over 15…

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Episode 334: Don Bulens - 5 Time Startup CEO & Executive Chair at CloudZero 59:32

3M ago59:32

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Episode #334 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Don Bulens, 5 time Startup CEO and Executive Chair at CloudZero.This episode was recorded live at Suffolk University which was so much fun! We recorded 3 interviews with Suffolk alums on April 2nd, so this is the first conversation and we’ll have two more coming in the following weeks.And just a side…

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#172 Really Listening - Rob Lawrence 44:45

3M ago44:45

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"Most of the time we're not listening, really listening. We're actually just thinking, what do I want to say next or what shall I say next? And just listening for the odd word or phrase that we need to hear in order to meaningfully respond in a way that satisfies us." Rob Lawrence Rob Lawrence and I talk about the power of sound, the art of listeni…

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#150 Anna Bruk - The Beautiful Mess Effect 41:08

3M ago41:08

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Dr. Anna Bruk is a social scientist. While in business school, she fell in love with social psychology. Her research has been published in top scientific journals and global outlets including The Atlantic and Scientific American. Building on the incredible work of Brené Brown (Vulnerability) and Kristin Neff (self-compassion), her work helps us wor…

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Episode 333: Geri Kirilova - Managing Director, Laconia 58:09

3M ago58:09

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Episode 333 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Geri Kirilova, Managing Partner at Laconia.From what I’ve seen, it is very rare for someone to start their career in venture and continue to progress up the ranks. Usually, an Associate or Senior Associate will do a rotation for 2-3 years and then move on to a portfolio company, maybe start a company,…

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MoneywebNOW interview - Victor Mupunga 6:23

3M ago6:23

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The business cycle is a key framework for understanding economic fluctuations and is often widely used to guide asset and sector allocation decisions for investors. However, debates often arise regarding the precise stage at which an economy finds itself, particularly when economic data presents mixed signals. Listen as Victor Mupunga, Head of Rese…

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#171 Books with Dr. Susanne Evans, David Lee & Me 1:13:48

3M ago1:13:48

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"Basically it's books that we recommend a lot or books that have really changed our practice." Dr. Susanne Evans In honour of World Book Day and the value of reading Dr. Susanne Evans, David Lee and I recorded a conversation that explores a wide range of reads that have significantly impacted us including personal development, reflective practice, …

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#149 Jacqui Clarke - Dream Career Derailed 47:10

3M ago47:10

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Placeless, nameless feedback derailed Jacqui’s incredible long-term career at Deloitte. We cover the grief of stepping away from a company you have been loyal to for many years. Jacqui shares the fears, the tears and the wakeup call that saw Jacqui back herself into the successful new phase of her career & life. Jacqui Clarke FCA, FTI, GAICD, JP, a…

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Episode 332: Ben Lerer - Managing Director, Lerer Hippeau 1:02:16

4M ago1:02:16

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Episode 332 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Ben Lerer, Managing Partner of Lerer Hippeau.The tech scene in New York City has come a very, very long way over the past 14 or 15 years. A lot of that transformation and growth was due to access to early-stage capital which wasn’t prevalent back then, but Lerer Hippeau was a key element to the founda…

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#170 Leaping Forward with Helen Joy 39:20

4M ago39:20

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"Imagine if we create this whole chain of psychologically safe environments that every single individual in that chain had that sense of psychological safety. The innovation, the creativity and the sheer drive, growth, productivity and all of those things mean that we would be leaping forwards in terms of how we do things and generating new opportu…

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#148 Michele Chevally Hedge - Is Nutrition the key to Gravitas? 46:39

4M ago46:39

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Is Nutrition the key to gravitas? It’s hard to pull off the witty, relaxed, and confident demeanour of someone with “it”, with Gravitas IF we don’t feel the foundation of confidence and self-belief to begin with. Join my conversation with Michele Chevally Hedge, a nutritional medicine practitioner and health author, who was previously a marketing m…

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Episode 331: Rob Go - Co-Founder & Partner, NextView Ventures 55:50

4M ago55:50

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Episode 331 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Rob Go, Co-Founder & Partner at NextView Ventures.I’ve been fortunate to have many people support my journey with building VentureFizz through the years and Rob was one of the earliest. Shortly after I launched the site, he reached out looking to meet up and needless to say, I jumped at the chance. Th…

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Modern Islam with Muhammad Hassan Ilyas 1:26:05

3M ago1:26:05

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Muhammad Hassan Ilyas is a young theologian, researcher, and expert in ancient Arabic literature and language. He was born in Karachi in July 1988 and is a member of a scholarly family in the Indo-Pak region. His grandfathers, Mawlana Ishaq Alvi (Deoband) and Allama Muhammad Tahseen (Amroha), are both considered great academics of the Deobandi Scho…

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#169 Insights Compilation 23:31

4M ago23:31

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"Insights" is a compilation episode that explores themes of resourcefulness, inner resources, and personal responsibility in accessing those resources. Through excerpts from previous episodes in 2024, you are introduced to various perspectives on living vibrant lives, self-leadership, the significance of listening to one's inner voice, and taking p…

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#147 Kate Christie - 90 seconds to design your best life 41:48

4M ago41:48

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Oh what fun! Jump into this conversation if you have ever felt overwhelmed in your corporate career and need a dose of “I’m not the only one.” We cover the pressure of bloody cupcakes, of showing up for your kids, of life’s transformational “moments” and how you can design your life. We explore Go Big, Go Small and Go Now goals. What if in 90 secon…

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Unpacking the longevity economy & the investment opportunities 20:33

4M ago20:33

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Andrew Dittberner, Chief Investment Officer at Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth, unpacks the longevity economy in more detail and highlights some of the challenges and opportunities.By Old Mutual

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Episode: 330: Harman Singh Narula - Co-Founder & CEO, Canary Technologies 53:17

4M ago53:17

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Episode 330 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Harman Singh Narula, Co-Founder & CEO of Canary Technologies.“Are these entrepreneurs uniquely qualified to build an industry leading company?” - this is one of the many questions that most (if not all) VCs ask themselves when deciding to make an investment into a company.When you look at Harman’s bac…

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