The Ionavation Podcast

Ionavation Podcast S3 Ep 026: Importance of Team Building and Mentorship Featuring Danny Potocki '06

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:14:17 -0400

Hosts Jordan Hill '23 and Juan Cadile '23 chat with Danny Potocki '06 about the importance of team dynamics in entrepreneurship. Danny is also the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Hynes Institute, and he discusses the mentorship program that is being built at Hynes. Get to know what's happening around Entrepreneurship at Iona College and the world beyond. The Innovation Podcast is recorded at the Iona College campus, brought to you by the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation!

Ionavation Podcast S3 E28: Majoring in Entrepreneurship

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:32:30 -0400

On the latest episode of the Ionavation Podcast, Dr. Christoph Winkler, Kaelene Walter '23 and Chyanne Blakey '22 stop by to talk about the new majors in entrepreneurship offered at the Hynes Institute.

Get to know what's happening around Entrepreneurship at Iona College and the world beyond.

The Ionavation Podcast is recorded at the Iona College campus, brought to you by the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation!

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 022: Entrepreneur-in-residence - Daniel Potocki '06

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:12:10 -0400

In Episode 22 of the Ionavation Podcast, hosts Riana Khan ’22 & Jordan Hill ’23 interview Daniel Potocki '06 about his position at the Hynes Institute as the entrepreneur-in-residence (EIR) also his role in Iona Innovation challenge and Mentorship The 2020 IIC first milestone deadline is

March 1st Sign Up Here: https://iona.startuptree.co/

Follow the Hynes Institute on social media @hynesinsitute

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 021: IIC Kickoff 2020

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:17:27 -0400

In Episode 21 of the Ionavation Podcast, hosts Riana Khan ’22 & Jordan Hill ’23 interview Sabita Dhanpaul '20 about her experience with the Iona Innovation Challenge. The 2020 IIC kickoff event is Feb 7 12-1PM. Hope to see you there! RSVP for the kickoff event! - bit.lykickoff0207 Follow the Hynes Institute on social media @hynesinsitute

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 020: Creative Entrepreneur - Steve Lucin

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:26:11 -0400

In Episode 20, hosts Riana Khan ’22 & Gerry Sullivan ’22 interview Steve Lucin, a Creative Entrepreneur. He is the CEO & Creative Director of Halucinated Design, an entertainment and nightlife creative business, and Founder & Creative Director of Support Creativity, an organization dedicated to providing scholarships & resources to passionate creatives Check out his website! www.stevelucin.com

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 019: Social Entrepreneur - Rasheda L. Weaver, Ph.D

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:40:24 -0400

In Episode 19 of the Ionavation Podcast, our newest hosts Riana Khan '22 & Gerry Sullivan '22 interview Dr. Rasheda Weaver who is the Assistant Professor at the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and also a Social Entrepreneur herself.

The Ionavation Podcast is recorded at the Iona College campus, brought to you by the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation! Drop any questions below!

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 018: Student Entrepreneur: Jillian Cea

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:34:43 -0400

In Episode 18 of the Innovation Podcast, our newest hosts Riana '22 & Gerry '22 interview with Student Entrepreneur Jillian Cea '21 MA who utilized her own experience with loss to support others who are going through the grieving process.

The Innovation Podcast is recorded at the Iona College campus, brought to you by the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation!

Drop any questions below!

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 017: Student Entrepreneur Emma Cruz

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:31:03 -0400

In Episode 17 of the Innovation Podcast, our newest hosts Riana '22 & Jordan '23 interview with Student Entrepreneur Emma Cruz owner of EmmaGainz who tells her story connecting fitness to entrepreneurship. Get to know what's happening around Entrepreneurship at Iona College and the world beyond. The Innovation Podcast is recorded at the Iona College campus, brought to you by the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation! Drop any questions below!

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 016: CEO Club President Lisbeth Baez

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 11:37:49 -0300

In episode 16 of the Ionavation Podcast, our newest hosts Riana & Gerry '22 interview with President of the CEO club Lisbeth who will share more details about what it’s like being a part of the club Get to know what's happening around Entrepreneurship at Iona College and the world beyond. The Innovation Podcast is recorded at the Iona College campus, brought to you by the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation! Drop any questions below!

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 015| Local Entrepreneur

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:46:48 -0300

In episode 015, host Alberto '20 and co-host Gerry "22 discuss with local entrepreneur Matthew Di Gesu, co-owner of Pizzeria La Rosa about his journey in setting up his business in our local New Rochelle community.

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 014| Student Change Maker

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 14:50:51 -0300

In episode 014, host Maimouna '20 and Alberto '20 discuss with student change maker, President Cristal Veras '21 & e-board co-founder Aliyah Rodriguez '21 about taking an idea and turning it into a reality. Cristal founded Bailando Con Sazon a multicultural dance club new on campus, adding further variety to the club organizations at Iona College.

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 013| Iona Alumni Mentor IIC Students

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 14:40:06 -0300

In episode 013, guest co-host Lisbeth '20 and guest co-host Michael LaPerch ’79 discuss the in’s and out’s of the mentor mentee relationship with special guests Thomas Lang ’78 and Gabrielle Simpson ’07 who are currently mentors to Iona students aiding them in the Iona Innovation Competition.

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 012| Student Entrepreneur Jessica Carreiro '19

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 13:09:49 -0300

In episode 011, host Maimouna '20 and Alberto '20 discuss with student entrepreneur Jessica Carreiro '19 about taking Ent: 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Innovation and taking her idea beyond the classroom.

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 011| Iona Student Entrepreneurs Sol.57

Thu, 23 May 2019 15:14:46 -0300

In episode 011, host Maimouna '20 and Alberto '20 discuss with student entrepreneurs Geovanni Hunter '22 & Jonathan Valdez '22 about participating in the Iona Innovation challenge with Sol.57, a streetwear clothing line that promotes cultural fusion.

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 010| Wellness and Mindset as an Entrepreneur

Thu, 23 May 2019 15:10:50 -0300

In episode 010, guest co-hosts Lisbeth '20 and Gerry '22 discuss with Danny Potocki '02 Iona alumni & Franco Cabral CEO of inMark Media about Wellness and Mindset as Entrepreneur.

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 009| Iona Innovation Challenge 2019

Thu, 23 May 2019 15:08:04 -0300

In episode 009 hosts Maimouna '20 and Alberto '20 discuss the Iona Innovation Challenge and the kickoff event with Lisbeth Baez '20 one of the three first-place winners from last years competition.

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 008| Special Guest Aaron Philip

Wed, 22 May 2019 15:47:29 -0300

In episode 008 hosts, Maimouna Mbacke '20 and Alberto Goncalves '20, chat with Aaron Philip author, creative, and model. Aaron became the first disabled gender non-conforming woman of color to be signed by Elite Model Management. Hear her inspirational story.

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 007| CEO Global Conference & Pitch Competition

Wed, 22 May 2019 15:27:06 -0300

In episode 007 hosts, Maimouna Mbacke '20 and Alberto Goncalves '20, chat with Amanda '18 & Alex '20 about their shared CEO Global Conference & Pitch Competition experience in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 006| Alumni Entrepreneur Maria Wik

Tue, 21 May 2019 17:15:27 -0300

In episode 006 hosts, Maimouna Mbacke '20 and Alberto Goncalves '20, chat with Iona alumni entrepreneur Maria Wik 18' about post graduation entrepreneurial activities and the importance of streams of income.

Ionavation Podcast Ep. 005| Student Entrepreneur Raymond Carapella '20

Tue, 21 May 2019 17:13:11 -0300

In episode 005 hosts, Maimouna Mbacke '20 and Alberto Goncalves '20, chat with Iona student entrepreneur Raymond Carapella '20 about his company and how we provides a platform for artists to sell their work.