The Silicon Valley Podcast https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.com We interview Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, and Leaders in Tech. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Business:Entrepreneurship 1440 episodic We interview Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, and Leaders in Tech. We interview famous Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, and Leaders in Tech. Learn their secrets and see tomorrow's world today. Shawn Flynn Shawn Flynn shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com No no https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8015163/Podbeam_Web_ready_Copy_of_silicon_valley.jpg The Silicon Valley Podcast https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.com 144 144 050 Capital to Scale with Storm Ventures MD Tae Hea Nahm & LP Bob Tinker 050 Capital to Scale with Storm Ventures MD Tae Hea Nahm & LP Bob Tinker https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/050-capital-to-scale-with-storm-ventures-md-tae-hea-nahm-lp-bob-tinker/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/050-capital-to-scale-with-storm-ventures-md-tae-hea-nahm-lp-bob-tinker/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e84c57e2-9e65-5294-9028-b2a06f08c99c  

Tae Hea Nahm is co-founding MD of Storm Ventures, a Silicon Valley VC firm investing in tech start-ups all around the world. He’s also a two-time author. His second book, Survival to Thrival: Change or Be Changed explores how all people in a startup – from the executive team to the CEO and the board – need to change their roles and skills as a company grows.

 

Bob Tinker is a three-time entrepreneur.

 

Most recently, he was the founding CEO of MobileIron, which in eight years grew from ‘three people and a whiteboard’ to over $150M in annual revenue, more than 12,000 enterprise customers, and IPO in 2014. MobileIron was named the #1 fastest growing tech company from 2009-2013 by the Deloitte Fast 500.  Before than Bob was VP Business Development for wireless pioneer Airespace, which was acquired by Cisco for $450M in 2005.

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

 

  • What are the 5 stages that a company goes through?
  • How does one unlock growth in a company?
  • What is the difference between the VC and the CEO perspective of the business?
  • How can an investor’s portfolio have synergy among the investments?
  • Why are Korean startups ripe for investing right now?

 

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Tae Hea Nahm is co-founding MD of Storm Ventures, a Silicon Valley VC firm investing in tech start-ups all around the world. He’s also a two-time author. His second book, Survival to Thrival: Change or Be Changed explores how all people in a startup – from the executive team to the CEO and the board – need to change their roles and skills as a company grows.

 

Bob Tinker is a three-time entrepreneur.

 

Most recently, he was the founding CEO of MobileIron, which in eight years grew from ‘three people and a whiteboard’ to over $150M in annual revenue, more than 12,000 enterprise customers, and IPO in 2014. MobileIron was named the #1 fastest growing tech company from 2009-2013 by the Deloitte Fast 500.  Before than Bob was VP Business Development for wireless pioneer Airespace, which was acquired by Cisco for $450M in 2005.

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

 

  • What are the 5 stages that a company goes through?
  • How does one unlock growth in a company?
  • What is the difference between the VC and the CEO perspective of the business?
  • How can an investor’s portfolio have synergy among the investments?
  • Why are Korean startups ripe for investing right now?

 

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Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!

 

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]]>  Tae Hea Nahm is co-founding MD of Storm Ventures, a Silicon Valley VC firm investing in tech start-ups all around the world. He’s also a two-time author. His second book, Survival to Thrival: Change or Be Changed explores how all people in a startup – ... What are the 5 stages that a company goes through?How does one unlock growth in a company?What is the difference between the VC and the CEO perspective of the business? Shawn Flynn no No 33:21 50 full 049 Raising your Second Fund with Full Ratchet Host Nick Moran 049 Raising your Second Fund with Full Ratchet Host Nick Moran https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/049-raising-your-second-fund-with-full-ratchet-host-nick-moran/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/049-raising-your-second-fund-with-full-ratchet-host-nick-moran/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e520ad75-5d33-5803-8f2d-d439c5736e7b Nick Moran is the General Partner at New Stack Ventures.  Prior to New Stack, Nick worked for Danaher (NYSE: DHR). After a few years in M&A, Nick led breakthrough innovation, developing one of the most successful products in the company's history -- an IoT solution w/ a novel method for testing compounds in drinking water. In addition to investing, Nick founded the 1st Venture Capital podcast, The Full Ratchet.

 

This episode we talk about:

  • Why join or start an angel syndicate?
  • Suggestions for first time Venture Capitalist to connect with Limited Partners
  • How can one transition from being an employee to becoming a General Partner at a Venture Capitalist fund?
  • How does a new Venture Capitalist build their network within the Venture Community?
  • What are some of the disadvantages and advantages of a Venture Capitalist fund being based in Chicago?
  • Secrets to getting access to the best Startups as a Venture Capitalist?

 

 

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]]> Nick Moran is the General Partner at New Stack Ventures.  Prior to New Stack, Nick worked for Danaher (NYSE: DHR). After a few years in M&A, Nick led breakthrough innovation, developing one of the most successful products in the company's history -- an IoT solution w/ a novel method for testing compounds in drinking water. In addition to investing, Nick founded the 1st Venture Capital podcast, The Full Ratchet.

 

This episode we talk about:

  • Why join or start an angel syndicate?
  • Suggestions for first time Venture Capitalist to connect with Limited Partners
  • How can one transition from being an employee to becoming a General Partner at a Venture Capitalist fund?
  • How does a new Venture Capitalist build their network within the Venture Community?
  • What are some of the disadvantages and advantages of a Venture Capitalist fund being based in Chicago?
  • Secrets to getting access to the best Startups as a Venture Capitalist?

 

 

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]]> Nick Moran is the General Partner at New Stack Ventures.  Prior to New Stack, Nick worked for Danaher (NYSE: DHR). After a few years in M&A, Nick led breakthrough innovation, developing one of the most successful products in the company's history -- an I... This episode we talk about:Why join or start an angel syndicate?Suggestions for first time Venture Capitalist to connect with Limited PartnersHow can one transition from being an employee to becoming a General Partner at a Venture Capitalist fund?How does a new Venture Capitalist build their network within the Venture Community? Shawn Flynn no No 41:40 49 full 048 Hollywood, Blockchain, Equity Offerings and more with Proteum Capital Principal Aman Johar 048 Hollywood, Blockchain, Equity Offerings and more with Proteum Capital Principal Aman Johar https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/048-hollywood-blockchain-equity-offerings-and-more-with-proteum-capital-principal-aman-johar/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/048-hollywood-blockchain-equity-offerings-and-more-with-proteum-capital-principal-aman-johar/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/93f4d9e8-d98b-5cd9-b803-368b7e3b0d95  

Aman Johar, Proteum Capital

Over the last 12 years, Aman has worked with a variety of startups and has been on both sides of the entrepreneur-investor table. With a background in strategy, operations, and deal-making, Aman focusses on blockchain applications and the supporting ecosystem including expertise in the business and regulatory implications of tokenizing assets. He is a strategic advisor to executives and boards on creating new business models for fintech, media and entertainment, and identity management to name a few recent engagements. Currently, Aman is a mentor at the Singularity University and a board member at KeraCel, a solid-state battery company. Previously, Aman co-founded Applied Protein which was acquired by Pivot Pharma. He holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, BHU and an MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon where he was named a Swartz Fellow for entrepreneurship. In his spare time, Aman enjoys teaching photography to his kids. 

 

This episode we talk about:

 

  • Why does it seem like it is taking so long for blockchain adoption to take place?
  • What is the difference between enterprise blockchain and the blockchain the is used for Crypto like Bitcoin?
  • What’s happening with the SEC and Initial Equity Offerings?
  • Past and Present regulations and decisions the SEC has made?

 

I would like to thank Brett Bunnell a corporate attorney focused on Technololgy and Blockchain who maid this introduction allowing today’s interview to happen.

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Aman Johar, Proteum Capital

Over the last 12 years, Aman has worked with a variety of startups and has been on both sides of the entrepreneur-investor table. With a background in strategy, operations, and deal-making, Aman focusses on blockchain applications and the supporting ecosystem including expertise in the business and regulatory implications of tokenizing assets. He is a strategic advisor to executives and boards on creating new business models for fintech, media and entertainment, and identity management to name a few recent engagements. Currently, Aman is a mentor at the Singularity University and a board member at KeraCel, a solid-state battery company. Previously, Aman co-founded Applied Protein which was acquired by Pivot Pharma. He holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, BHU and an MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon where he was named a Swartz Fellow for entrepreneurship. In his spare time, Aman enjoys teaching photography to his kids. 

 

This episode we talk about:

 

  • Why does it seem like it is taking so long for blockchain adoption to take place?
  • What is the difference between enterprise blockchain and the blockchain the is used for Crypto like Bitcoin?
  • What’s happening with the SEC and Initial Equity Offerings?
  • Past and Present regulations and decisions the SEC has made?

 

I would like to thank Brett Bunnell a corporate attorney focused on Technololgy and Blockchain who maid this introduction allowing today’s interview to happen.

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]]>  Aman Johar, Proteum CapitalOver the last 12 years, Aman has worked with a variety of startups and has been on both sides of the entrepreneur-investor table. With a background in strategy, operations, and deal-making, Aman focusses on blockchain applic... Hollywood, Blockchain, Equity Offerings and more with Proteum Capital Principal Aman Johar who is a Venture capitalist with a technical background. See tomorrows world today. Shawn Flynn no No 46:31 48 full 047 Blockchain and Government with California Blockchain Working Group member Ben Barlett pt 2 047 Blockchain and Government with California Blockchain Working Group member Ben Barlett pt 2 https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/047-blockchain-and-government-with-california-blockchain-working-group-member-ben-barlett-pt-2/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/047-blockchain-and-government-with-california-blockchain-working-group-member-ben-barlett-pt-2/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2020 05:59:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/bebe8d86-4e9f-505f-b28d-ffc36a4c8e2f  

Ben Bartlett is a Berkeley City Councilmember, appointed member of the CA Blockchain Working Group and internationally recognized policy leader.  Ben has passed more than 60 measures focused on innovation, opportunity, and inclusion, including: 

 

  • Prefabricated Housing for the Homeless
  • Health Innovation Zone
  • Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
  • telemedical adoption
  • Unionized Jobs in Robotics and Automation
  • Ben is currently working to integrate government and Blockchain through public finance, Opportunity Zones, and new markets.

 

Ben is the architect of the Berkeley Tokenized Debt Offering — a first-of-its-kind effort to create Blockchain based municipal bonds. Professionally, Ben is a partner in the San Francisco offices of Tackett Bartlett LLP where he counsels Blockchain entrepreneurs, governments, funds and businesses.

 

This episode we talk about:

  • Are ICOs Initial Coin Offerings dead?
  • What is the future of Bitcoin?
  • Digital Currencies?

 

 

We want to thank Wendy Xue who organized the delegation trip to Guiyang which is where I met Ben, allowing this interview to happen.

 

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Ben Bartlett is a Berkeley City Councilmember, appointed member of the CA Blockchain Working Group and internationally recognized policy leader.  Ben has passed more than 60 measures focused on innovation, opportunity, and inclusion, including: 

 

  • Prefabricated Housing for the Homeless
  • Health Innovation Zone
  • Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
  • telemedical adoption
  • Unionized Jobs in Robotics and Automation
  • Ben is currently working to integrate government and Blockchain through public finance, Opportunity Zones, and new markets.

 

Ben is the architect of the Berkeley Tokenized Debt Offering — a first-of-its-kind effort to create Blockchain based municipal bonds. Professionally, Ben is a partner in the San Francisco offices of Tackett Bartlett LLP where he counsels Blockchain entrepreneurs, governments, funds and businesses.

 

This episode we talk about:

  • Are ICOs Initial Coin Offerings dead?
  • What is the future of Bitcoin?
  • Digital Currencies?

 

 

We want to thank Wendy Xue who organized the delegation trip to Guiyang which is where I met Ben, allowing this interview to happen.

 

Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!

 

Learn more about Ben Bartlett

 

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  • Email Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com

 

 

]]>  Ben Bartlett is a Berkeley City Councilmember, appointed member of the CA Blockchain Working Group and internationally recognized policy leader.  Ben has passed more than 60 measures focused on innovation, opportunity, and inclusion, including:  Pref... Are ICOs Initial Coin Offerings dead?What is the future of Bitcoin?Digital Currencies?  Shawn Flynn no No 29:07 47 full 046 Blockchain and Government with California Blockchain Working Group member Ben Barlett pt 1 046 Blockchain and Government with California Blockchain Working Group member Ben Barlett pt 1 https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/blockchain-and-government-with-california-blockchain-working-group-member-ben-barlett-pt-1/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/blockchain-and-government-with-california-blockchain-working-group-member-ben-barlett-pt-1/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/c9fb0826-11e1-510f-a967-54195d97822e Ben Bartlett is a Berkeley City Councilmember, appointed member of the CA Blockchain Working Group and internationally recognized policy leader.  Ben has passed more than 60 measures focused on innovation, opportunity, and inclusion, including: 

 

  • Prefabricated Housing for the Homeless
  • Health Innovation Zone
  • Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
  • telemedical adoption
  • Unionized Jobs in Robotics and Automation
  • Ben is currently working to integrate government and Blockchain through public finance, Opportunity Zones, and new markets.

 

Ben is the architect of the Berkeley Tokenized Debt Offering — a first-of-its-kind effort to create Blockchain based municipal bonds. Professionally, Ben is a partner in the San Francisco offices of Tackett Bartlett LLP where he counsels Blockchain entrepreneurs, governments, funds and businesses.

 

 

This episode we talk about:

  • How can blockchain solve wealth inequality?
  • What are micro bonds?
  • What are smart contracts and how will they impact people?
  • What is the California Blockchain Working Group and what it is currently working on?
  • Are ICOs Initial Coin Offerings dead?
  • What is the future of Bitcoin?

 

 

We want to thank Wendy Xue who organized the delegation trip to Guiyang which is where I met Ben, allowing this interview to happen.

 

Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!

 

Learn more about Ben Bartlett

 

 

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  • Email Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com

 

 

]]> Ben Bartlett is a Berkeley City Councilmember, appointed member of the CA Blockchain Working Group and internationally recognized policy leader.  Ben has passed more than 60 measures focused on innovation, opportunity, and inclusion, including: 

 

  • Prefabricated Housing for the Homeless
  • Health Innovation Zone
  • Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
  • telemedical adoption
  • Unionized Jobs in Robotics and Automation
  • Ben is currently working to integrate government and Blockchain through public finance, Opportunity Zones, and new markets.

 

Ben is the architect of the Berkeley Tokenized Debt Offering — a first-of-its-kind effort to create Blockchain based municipal bonds. Professionally, Ben is a partner in the San Francisco offices of Tackett Bartlett LLP where he counsels Blockchain entrepreneurs, governments, funds and businesses.

 

 

This episode we talk about:

  • How can blockchain solve wealth inequality?
  • What are micro bonds?
  • What are smart contracts and how will they impact people?
  • What is the California Blockchain Working Group and what it is currently working on?
  • Are ICOs Initial Coin Offerings dead?
  • What is the future of Bitcoin?

 

 

We want to thank Wendy Xue who organized the delegation trip to Guiyang which is where I met Ben, allowing this interview to happen.

 

Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!

 

Learn more about Ben Bartlett

 

 

CONNECT WITH SHAWN:

 

https://linktr.ee/ShawnflynnSV

 

  • Shawn Flynn’s Twitter Account
  • Shawn Flynn’s LinkedIn Account
  • Silicon Valley LinkedIn Group Account
  • Shawn Flynn’s Facebook Account
  • Email Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com

 

 

]]> Ben Bartlett is a Berkeley City Councilmember, appointed member of the CA Blockchain Working Group and internationally recognized policy leader.  Ben has passed more than 60 measures focused on innovation, opportunity, and inclusion, including:  Prefab... This episode we talk about:How can blockchain solve wealth inequality?What are micro bonds?What are smart contracts and how will they impact people Shawn Flynn no No 31:19 46 full 045 Investing In Africa with SME.NG Managing Partner Thelma Ekiyor 045 Investing In Africa with SME.NG Managing Partner Thelma Ekiyor https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/045-investing-in-africa-with-smeng-managing-partner-thelma-ekiyor/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/045-investing-in-africa-with-smeng-managing-partner-thelma-ekiyor/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/a928595d-64b2-5a31-9848-198f25282abb Tehlma Ekiyor is an Impact Investor, Development Expert, Social Entrepreneur, Fundraising Expert, Senior Public Sector Project Advisor.

Implemented projects in 22 African countries

Served as Senior Consultant to the Africa Union, ECA, IGAD, ECOWAS

Co-founded SME.NG - Nigeria's impact investment platform for women.

pioneered the establishment of national and international non-profit and philanthropic organizations

Passionate about equipping women to participate in decision making - co-founded women's organizations.

 

 

This episode we talk about:

  • What’s it like to be a strategic policy advisor for the UN?
  • What happens at “Deal Day” at the end of your accelerator program?
  • What’s it like to be an impact investor?
  • What’s it like starting a business in a country where bank interest rates are 23%.
  • What are typical investment check sizes for seed stage companies and A-round in Nigeria?

 

I would like to thank Gillian Harding Founder and CEO of Zoosh Pay who made the introduction allowing the interview to happen.

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Email tekiyor@yahoo.com

Website https://nigeriasme.ng/

Twitter @thelmaekiyor

 

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]]> Tehlma Ekiyor is an Impact Investor, Development Expert, Social Entrepreneur, Fundraising Expert, Senior Public Sector Project Advisor. Implemented projects in 22 African countries Served as Senior Consultant to the Africa Union, ECA, IGAD, ECOWAS Co-founded SME.NG - Nigeria's impact investment platform for women. pioneered the establishment of national and international non-profit and philanthropic organizations Passionate about equipping women to participate in decision making - co-founded women's organizations.

 

 

This episode we talk about:

  • What’s it like to be a strategic policy advisor for the UN?
  • What happens at “Deal Day” at the end of your accelerator program?
  • What’s it like to be an impact investor?
  • What’s it like starting a business in a country where bank interest rates are 23%.
  • What are typical investment check sizes for seed stage companies and A-round in Nigeria?

 

I would like to thank Gillian Harding Founder and CEO of Zoosh Pay who made the introduction allowing the interview to happen.

Help us out!

Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!

 

Connect with Thelma Ekiyor

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Email tekiyor@yahoo.com

Website https://nigeriasme.ng/

Twitter @thelmaekiyor

 

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]]> Tehlma Ekiyor is an Impact Investor, Development Expert, Social Entrepreneur, Fundraising Expert, Senior Public Sector Project Advisor. Implemented projects in 22 African countries Served as Senior Consultant to the Africa Union, ECA, IGAD, ECOWAS Co-fou... Tehlma Ekiyor is an Impact Investor, Development Expert and talk about Nigeria, now and its future with startups, investment, opportunities and much more... Shawn Flynn no No 41:46 45 full 044 Beginning of 2020 with Bay Area Council Economic Institute Sr Dir Sean Randolph 044 Beginning of 2020 with Bay Area Council Economic Institute Sr Dir Sean Randolph https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/044-beginning-of-2020-with-bay-area-council-economic-institute-sr-dir-sean-randolph/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/044-beginning-of-2020-with-bay-area-council-economic-institute-sr-dir-sean-randolph/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/b9261bd4-487b-5eef-a209-035f4780e8b7  

Sean Randolph is senior director for the Bay Area Council Economic institute as well as being the Former Director of Trade for the California Trade and Commerce Agency, he is an Executive with expertise in economic policy, technology and innovation, and international affairs. Frequent speaker and writer on economic issues, with over 200 published reports and articles on foreign affairs, international business and economic policy.

Active kayaker and trail, mountain and ultramarathon runner. 

 

This episode we talk about:

Which countries have the strongest ties and influence on Silicon Valley?

How big of an economic influence does Silicon Valley really have on the state of California?

How does trade policy affect startups?

What role does the Bay Area Council play in Silicon Valley and the rest of the world?

What laws are being discussed that will affect all of us in the coming years?

 

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Sean Randolph is senior director for the Bay Area Council Economic institute as well as being the Former Director of Trade for the California Trade and Commerce Agency, he is an Executive with expertise in economic policy, technology and innovation, and international affairs. Frequent speaker and writer on economic issues, with over 200 published reports and articles on foreign affairs, international business and economic policy.

Active kayaker and trail, mountain and ultramarathon runner. 

 

This episode we talk about:

Which countries have the strongest ties and influence on Silicon Valley?

How big of an economic influence does Silicon Valley really have on the state of California?

How does trade policy affect startups?

What role does the Bay Area Council play in Silicon Valley and the rest of the world?

What laws are being discussed that will affect all of us in the coming years?

 

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]]>  Sean Randolph is senior director for the Bay Area Council Economic institute as well as being the Former Director of Trade for the California Trade and Commerce Agency, he is an Executive with expertise in economic policy, technology and innovation, an... Sean Randolph is senior director for the Bay Area Council Economic and we talk Which countries have the strongest ties and influence on Silicon Valley? How does trade policy affect startups? and much more... Shawn Flynn no No 43:43 44 full 043 Preparing to Raise Venture Capital with COO of Kruze Consulting Scott Orn 043 Preparing to Raise Venture Capital with COO of Kruze Consulting Scott Orn https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/043-preparing-to-raise-venture-capital-with-coo-of-kruze-consulting-scott-orn/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/043-preparing-to-raise-venture-capital-with-coo-of-kruze-consulting-scott-orn/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/81ebda4f-69d8-51ef-93d5-887d551fe79e We have Scott Orn on the show. Scott runs Operations at Kruze Consulting, a fast-growing Startup CFO Consulting firm that works with over 160 startup clients. Kruze is based in San Francisco with clients in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and New York. In addition to his Operations responsibilities, Scott runs the Venture Debt Consulting practice at Kruze.

 

In his spare time, Scott publishes the Founders & Friends Podcast, which interviews Startup CEO's, Investors and other service providers in the startup ecosystem.

 

Before Kruze Consulting, Scott was a Partner at Lighthouse Capital, a private debt fund that lends to startups. In addition, Scott ran Community Products at Callisto Media. Prior to joining Lighthouse, Scott spent three years in Technology Mergers & Acquisitions at Hambrecht & Quist which was later acquired by JPMorgan Chase.

 

Scott has an MBA from Kellogg, and an undergraduate business degree from CAL Berkeley. He also has a CFA and has passed the Series 7.

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

 

  • How do companies get into trouble by having sloppy financials?
  • What are common tax mistakes that startups make?
  • When should a company bring in a CFO consultant?
  • What are some stories from Venture Debt Consulting with startups?
  • What is it like to grow a company while at the same time becoming a new parent?

 

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]]> We have Scott Orn on the show. Scott runs Operations at Kruze Consulting, a fast-growing Startup CFO Consulting firm that works with over 160 startup clients. Kruze is based in San Francisco with clients in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and New York. In addition to his Operations responsibilities, Scott runs the Venture Debt Consulting practice at Kruze.

 

In his spare time, Scott publishes the Founders & Friends Podcast, which interviews Startup CEO's, Investors and other service providers in the startup ecosystem.

 

Before Kruze Consulting, Scott was a Partner at Lighthouse Capital, a private debt fund that lends to startups. In addition, Scott ran Community Products at Callisto Media. Prior to joining Lighthouse, Scott spent three years in Technology Mergers & Acquisitions at Hambrecht & Quist which was later acquired by JPMorgan Chase.

 

Scott has an MBA from Kellogg, and an undergraduate business degree from CAL Berkeley. He also has a CFA and has passed the Series 7.

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

 

  • How do companies get into trouble by having sloppy financials?
  • What are common tax mistakes that startups make?
  • When should a company bring in a CFO consultant?
  • What are some stories from Venture Debt Consulting with startups?
  • What is it like to grow a company while at the same time becoming a new parent?

 

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]]> We have Scott Orn on the show. Scott runs Operations at Kruze Consulting, a fast-growing Startup CFO Consulting firm that works with over 160 startup clients. Kruze is based in San Francisco with clients in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and New York. In addi... Scott Orn talks to us about: How do companies get into trouble by having sloppy financials? What are common tax mistakes that startups make? Venture debt and much more... Shawn Flynn no No 44:36 43 full 042 Supporting Small Businesses with President of National Entreprenuer CenterJerry Ross 042 Supporting Small Businesses with President of National Entreprenuer CenterJerry Ross https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/042-supporting-small-businesses-with-president-of-national-entreprenuer-centerjerry-ross/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/042-supporting-small-businesses-with-president-of-national-entreprenuer-centerjerry-ross/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/950daaba-2dc4-554b-8cd6-5fc637884703 On today’s episode, we chat with Jerry Ross. Jerry is an energetic and creative leader who has achieved success leading corporate, start-up, and non-profit organizations. He is a life-long entrepreneur that has been honored as "CEO of the Year" by the Orlando Business Journal, and the "Economic Development Leader of the Year" by I-4 Business Magazine for his work at the National Entrepreneur Center.

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

 

  • What does it take to be an investible company?
  • How can a startup ecosystem be built? What is needed?        
  • What are the resources that are available to startups that they might not know about?
  • How does a founder find those first big corporate sponsors?
  • How does a corporate partnership or a pilot program between a startup and a corporation usually work?
  • What skills can or can’t be taught to a founder of a company?

 

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]]> On today’s episode, we chat with Jerry Ross. Jerry is an energetic and creative leader who has achieved success leading corporate, start-up, and non-profit organizations. He is a life-long entrepreneur that has been honored as "CEO of the Year" by the Orlando Business Journal, and the "Economic Development Leader of the Year" by I-4 Business Magazine for his work at the National Entrepreneur Center.

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

 

  • What does it take to be an investible company?
  • How can a startup ecosystem be built? What is needed?        
  • What are the resources that are available to startups that they might not know about?
  • How does a founder find those first big corporate sponsors?
  • How does a corporate partnership or a pilot program between a startup and a corporation usually work?
  • What skills can or can’t be taught to a founder of a company?

 

Help us out!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!

 

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]]> On today’s episode, we chat with Jerry Ross. Jerry is an energetic and creative leader who has achieved success leading corporate, start-up, and non-profit organizations. He is a life-long entrepreneur that has been honored as "CEO of the Year" by the Or... Jerry Ross talks What does it take to be an investible company? How can a startup ecosystem be built? What is needed? What are the resources that are available to startups that they might not know about? and more... Shawn Flynn no No 37:57 42 full 041 Bootstrapping your company With Chinese Institute of Engineers' President Raymond Chen 041 Bootstrapping your company With Chinese Institute of Engineers' President Raymond Chen https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/041-bootstrapping-your-company-with-chinese-institute-of-engineers-president-raymond-chen/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/041-bootstrapping-your-company-with-chinese-institute-of-engineers-president-raymond-chen/#comments Wed, 27 May 2020 06:00:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/ae9c5615-83d6-5303-8bd7-0c203cf0f52c  

 

On today’s episode, we sit down with Raymond Chen. Raymond is a board member and the President of CIE-SF, a non-profit volunteer organization. He spent 19 years in the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software industry. As the co-founder and Senior Vice President of Sigrity, Inc., he not only led many aspects of product architecture, engineering process, customer application and support, operation and IT with a worldwide team, but also marketed and sold innovative technologies and tools to leading-edge customers in semiconductor, computer, communication, networking, and consumer electronics companies.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Is the type of research that universities do more advanced than what the private sector is capable of? Or is it the opposite and the private sector is more advanced?
  • What is Electronic Design Automation software?
  • How does a software company protect its software from it being stolen and IP infringement?
  • What is the Chinese Institute of Engineers (CIE)?

 

 

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]]>  

 

On today’s episode, we sit down with Raymond Chen. Raymond is a board member and the President of CIE-SF, a non-profit volunteer organization. He spent 19 years in the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software industry. As the co-founder and Senior Vice President of Sigrity, Inc., he not only led many aspects of product architecture, engineering process, customer application and support, operation and IT with a worldwide team, but also marketed and sold innovative technologies and tools to leading-edge customers in semiconductor, computer, communication, networking, and consumer electronics companies.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Is the type of research that universities do more advanced than what the private sector is capable of? Or is it the opposite and the private sector is more advanced?
  • What is Electronic Design Automation software?
  • How does a software company protect its software from it being stolen and IP infringement?
  • What is the Chinese Institute of Engineers (CIE)?

 

 

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

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  • Email Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com

 

]]>   On today’s episode, we sit down with Raymond Chen. Raymond is a board member and the President of CIE-SF, a non-profit volunteer organization. He spent 19 years in the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software industry. As the co-founder and Senior... On today’s episode, we sit down with Raymond Chen. Raymond is a board member and the President of CIE-SF, a non-profit volunteer organization. He spent 19 years in the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software industry building a successful company with no outside funding....learn the secrets of a success entrepreneur and more. Shawn Flynn no No 34:42 41 full 040 Precision Medicine with CEO of Agility Pharmaceuticals Prasun Mishra 040 Precision Medicine with CEO of Agility Pharmaceuticals Prasun Mishra https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/040-precision-medicine-with-ceo-of-agility-pharmaceuticals-prasun-mishra/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/040-precision-medicine-with-ceo-of-agility-pharmaceuticals-prasun-mishra/#comments Wed, 20 May 2020 06:00:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/f6f3da2d-c662-5025-8095-b7c016148520 On today’s episode, we char with Dr. Prasun Mishra. Dr. Mishra (Ex-Genentech, Ex-NCI, Ex-NIH) is the Founder and CEO of Agility Pharmaceuticals. He is a serial entrepreneur who founded his first company after graduating high school, and second company during his PhD.

 

Since then, he has accumulated a wealth of experienced by building, investing and advising numerous other companies. He is an investor/ co-founder/ board member of a few US based corporations focused on accelerating drug discovery & development, blockchain & digital health. Dr. Mishra is also founding president & CEO of American Association for Precision Medicine (AAPM) and is leading research efforts focused on preventing & curing chronic diseases; not only treating the sick but also providing knowledge/tools to individuals to live longer, healthier lives.

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is precision medicine?
  • How is Big Data Analytics, AI and technology impacting the medical industry?
  • Is the current process for drug discovery broken and if so, how can it be fixed?
  • Will technology be at a point where research can be one step ahead of possible mutations in viruses or drug resistances?
  • What does all this new technology mean for the skill requirements of health professionals?

 

We would also like to thank Atul Padha who made the introduction that allowed today’s interview to take place.

 

 

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]]> On today’s episode, we char with Dr. Prasun Mishra. Dr. Mishra (Ex-Genentech, Ex-NCI, Ex-NIH) is the Founder and CEO of Agility Pharmaceuticals. He is a serial entrepreneur who founded his first company after graduating high school, and second company during his PhD.

 

Since then, he has accumulated a wealth of experienced by building, investing and advising numerous other companies. He is an investor/ co-founder/ board member of a few US based corporations focused on accelerating drug discovery & development, blockchain & digital health. Dr. Mishra is also founding president & CEO of American Association for Precision Medicine (AAPM) and is leading research efforts focused on preventing & curing chronic diseases; not only treating the sick but also providing knowledge/tools to individuals to live longer, healthier lives.

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is precision medicine?
  • How is Big Data Analytics, AI and technology impacting the medical industry?
  • Is the current process for drug discovery broken and if so, how can it be fixed?
  • Will technology be at a point where research can be one step ahead of possible mutations in viruses or drug resistances?
  • What does all this new technology mean for the skill requirements of health professionals?

 

We would also like to thank Atul Padha who made the introduction that allowed today’s interview to take place.

 

 

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

 

 

CONNECT WITH SHAWN:

 

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  • Shawn Flynn’s Facebook Account
  • Email Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com

 

]]> On today’s episode, we char with Dr. Prasun Mishra. Dr. Mishra (Ex-Genentech, Ex-NCI, Ex-NIH) is the Founder and CEO of Agility Pharmaceuticals. He is a serial entrepreneur who founded his first company after graduating high school, and second company du... In this episode, you’ll learn:What is precision medicine?How is Big Data Analytics, AI and technology impacting the medical industry?Is the current process for drug discovery broken and if so, how can it be fixed? and more with Dr. Prasun Mishra Shawn Flynn no No 40:15 40 full 039 Starting a Podcast Company with TIP co-founder Stig Brodersen 039 Starting a Podcast Company with TIP co-founder Stig Brodersen https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/039-starting-a-podcast-company-with-tip-co-founder-stig-brodersen/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/039-starting-a-podcast-company-with-tip-co-founder-stig-brodersen/#comments Thu, 14 May 2020 06:00:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/df639f5d-5e5b-563a-9418-40a4197c21a3 On today’s show, we’re happy to chat with our very own Stig Brodersen. Stig is a value investor, business owner, and international bestselling author. His podcast We Study Billionaires has over 30 million+ downloads and has been recognized as the #1 ranked stock investing podcast in the world with awards such as:

  • #1 stock investing podcast on iTunes
  • #1 stock investing podcast on Google
  • #1 investing podcast by CNBC
  • #1 investing podcast by Business Insider

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How does a podcast host build a relationship with advertisers for their shows?
  • How do analytics play a part in podcasting?
  • What are the struggles with having the core team in another country?
  • How can one make a career out of podcasting?

 

 

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]]> On today’s show, we’re happy to chat with our very own Stig Brodersen. Stig is a value investor, business owner, and international bestselling author. His podcast We Study Billionaires has over 30 million+ downloads and has been recognized as the #1 ranked stock investing podcast in the world with awards such as:

  • #1 stock investing podcast on iTunes
  • #1 stock investing podcast on Google
  • #1 investing podcast by CNBC
  • #1 investing podcast by Business Insider

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How does a podcast host build a relationship with advertisers for their shows?
  • How do analytics play a part in podcasting?
  • What are the struggles with having the core team in another country?
  • How can one make a career out of podcasting?

 

 

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

 

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  • Email Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com
]]> On today’s show, we’re happy to chat with our very own Stig Brodersen. Stig is a value investor, business owner, and international bestselling author. His podcast We Study Billionaires has over 30 million+ downloads and has been recognized as the #1 rank... Stig Brodersen is a value investor, business owner, and international bestselling author. His podcast We Study Billionaires has over 30 million+ downloads and has been recognized as the #1 ranked stock investing podcast and we talk about how to create a professional podcast platform and more Shawn Flynn no No 40:15 39 full 038 The Future of Housing with Stanford's First EIR James Ehrlich 038 The Future of Housing with Stanford's First EIR James Ehrlich https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/038-the-future-of-housing-with-stadfords-first-ein-james-ehrlich/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/038-the-future-of-housing-with-stadfords-first-ein-james-ehrlich/#comments Thu, 07 May 2020 06:00:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/d68486c0-36d0-5af9-9fa0-feeedd299ef3 James Ehrlich is a serial entrepreneur in the areas of technology, media technology and clean-tech. He is the founder at ReGen Villages, Entrepreneur in Residence at Stanford University Center for Compassion, Altruism, Research and Education (CCARE), and faculty at Singularity University.

 

James is part of an on-going White House Task Force on the Nexus of Food, Water, Energy and Waste and advising the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Department of State on regenerative platform development and implementation at the neighborhood scale. He also co-authored the UN Sustainability Platform Brief "Regenerative Community Development" with Professor Larry Leifer and Chris Ford (AIA) at the Stanford University Center for Design Research.

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

 

  • How is tech leading towards a sustainable future for all?
  • What is the Wood Wide Web?
  • How are digital twins used in the modeling villages of the future?
  • What technology will be used for completely self-reliant cities?
  • What is it like to be the first ever Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Stanford?

 

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]]> James Ehrlich is a serial entrepreneur in the areas of technology, media technology and clean-tech. He is the founder at ReGen Villages, Entrepreneur in Residence at Stanford University Center for Compassion, Altruism, Research and Education (CCARE), and faculty at Singularity University.

 

James is part of an on-going White House Task Force on the Nexus of Food, Water, Energy and Waste and advising the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Department of State on regenerative platform development and implementation at the neighborhood scale. He also co-authored the UN Sustainability Platform Brief "Regenerative Community Development" with Professor Larry Leifer and Chris Ford (AIA) at the Stanford University Center for Design Research.

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

 

  • How is tech leading towards a sustainable future for all?
  • What is the Wood Wide Web?
  • How are digital twins used in the modeling villages of the future?
  • What technology will be used for completely self-reliant cities?
  • What is it like to be the first ever Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Stanford?

 

Help us out!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!

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]]> James Ehrlich is a serial entrepreneur in the areas of technology, media technology and clean-tech. He is the founder at ReGen Villages, Entrepreneur in Residence at Stanford University Center for Compassion, Altruism, Research and Education (CCARE), and... James Ehrlich is a serial entrepreneur in the areas of technology, media technology and clean-tech. He is the founder at ReGen Villages and we talk about how is tech leading towards a sustainable future for all? Shawn Flynn no No 47:50 38 full 037 What is an Entreprenuer with Square Co-founder Jim Mckelvey 037 What is an Entreprenuer with Square Co-founder Jim Mckelvey https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/037-what-is-an-entreprenuer-with-square-co-founder-jim-mckelvey/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/037-what-is-an-entreprenuer-with-square-co-founder-jim-mckelvey/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/0152fd59-fa2f-5347-b67f-7bc539b5187a On today’s episode, we sit down with Jim McKelvey. Jim is the co-founder of Square, a financial services, merchant services aggregator, and mobile payment company. In 2009, Jim designed a card reader which in 2011 was inducted into the Museum of Modern Art. Jim then teamed with other St. Louis-based serial entrepreneurs to help found Cultivation Capital which was ranked the 7th most active venture capital firm founded since 2009, and the 3rd most active lead investor and since 2017, McKelvey has been appointed as an Independent Director of the St. Louis Federal Reserve.

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why you can’t be an expert as an entrepreneur
  • About Jim’s new book “The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time”
  • The incredible story of how he first met Jack Dorsey (cofounder of Twitter) and how they built Square together
  • The story of the man that if he had wanted could have been the richest man ever to have lived

 

 

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]]> On today’s episode, we sit down with Jim McKelvey. Jim is the co-founder of Square, a financial services, merchant services aggregator, and mobile payment company. In 2009, Jim designed a card reader which in 2011 was inducted into the Museum of Modern Art. Jim then teamed with other St. Louis-based serial entrepreneurs to help found Cultivation Capital which was ranked the 7th most active venture capital firm founded since 2009, and the 3rd most active lead investor and since 2017, McKelvey has been appointed as an Independent Director of the St. Louis Federal Reserve.

 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why you can’t be an expert as an entrepreneur
  • About Jim’s new book “The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time”
  • The incredible story of how he first met Jack Dorsey (cofounder of Twitter) and how they built Square together
  • The story of the man that if he had wanted could have been the richest man ever to have lived

 

 

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

 

GET IN TOUCH WITH SHAWN

https://linktr.ee/ShawnflynnSV

 

]]> On today’s episode, we sit down with Jim McKelvey. Jim is the co-founder of Square, a financial services, merchant services aggregator, and mobile payment company. In 2009, Jim designed a card reader which in 2011 was inducted into the Museum of Modern A... Why you can’t be an expert as an entrepreneur? Co-Founder of Square Jim McKelvey takes us his journey and the journey of the person that could have been the richest person in the world Shawn Flynn no No 48:54 37 full 036 What it takes to build a company with FloWater CEO Raz 036 What it takes to build a company with FloWater CEO Raz https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/036-what-it-takes-to-build-a-company-with-flowater-ceo-raz/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/036-what-it-takes-to-build-a-company-with-flowater-ceo-raz/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:20:33 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/8093124a-a2c7-5442-b45a-903fb3a125d3 Rich Razgaitis has been passionate about building brands and teams. Since 2002, he has served in CEO/president-level roles in several venture capital backed start-ups, privately held turnaround and growth companies, and he brings insight from those experiences to his work today at FloWater.

Raz was the CEO of several consumer-tech companies, including DealOn, an e-commerce company that developed the Web’s first deal-commerce exchange, and another, MyTownPerks, which built the first PCI-complaint, cloud-based loyalty program for B2B. (Both companies were subsequently acquired.)

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is the current problem with the “state of water” domestically and globally?
  • What are the challenges of a hardware company when it comes to cash flow?
  • How is a hardware company’s growth different than a software company?
  • How are “refill stations” positioned as smart devices?
  • What is the big vision and big events for the company Environmental Tech in 2020?

 

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]]> Rich Razgaitis has been passionate about building brands and teams. Since 2002, he has served in CEO/president-level roles in several venture capital backed start-ups, privately held turnaround and growth companies, and he brings insight from those experiences to his work today at FloWater.

Raz was the CEO of several consumer-tech companies, including DealOn, an e-commerce company that developed the Web’s first deal-commerce exchange, and another, MyTownPerks, which built the first PCI-complaint, cloud-based loyalty program for B2B. (Both companies were subsequently acquired.)

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is the current problem with the “state of water” domestically and globally?
  • What are the challenges of a hardware company when it comes to cash flow?
  • How is a hardware company’s growth different than a software company?
  • How are “refill stations” positioned as smart devices?
  • What is the big vision and big events for the company Environmental Tech in 2020?

 

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]]> Rich Razgaitis has been passionate about building brands and teams. Since 2002, he has served in CEO/president-level roles in several venture capital backed start-ups, privately held turnaround and growth companies, and he brings insight from those exper... Rich Razgaitis, has served in CEO/president-level roles in several venture capital backed start-ups, privately held turnaround and growth companies, now at FloWater. We talk about how he raised funding, sourced suppliers, the sacrifices an entrepreneur has to give up and more thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 45:30 36 full 035 Talking Venture Capital with Managing Partner of Anathem Ventures Crystal Mckellar. 035 Talking Venture Capital with Managing Partner of Anathem Ventures Crystal Mckellar. https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/035-talking-venture-capital-with-managing-partner-of-anathem-ventures-crystal-mckellar/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/035-talking-venture-capital-with-managing-partner-of-anathem-ventures-crystal-mckellar/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:20:10 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/230d4c96-9de4-55ee-9a4b-4d485700e5f6 Crystal McKellar is the Founder and Managing Partner of Anathem Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in companies that have developed breakthrough technology that they are pragmatically leveraging to win and own uncrowded, high-margin markets. Crystal currently serves on the board of Cooler Heads, and previously served as a board member at Siren, Neurable, and DoubleDutch (acquired by Cvent) and as a board observer at Fractyl.  

Crystal is a Kauffman Fellows Mentor, and has served as a mentor to the TechStars MetLife Digital Accelerator and the Ad Astra tech incubator program. Crystal is a proud member of All Raise and is a frequent speaker on entrepreneurship and innovation at technology conferences and finance events.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • When raising a fund, what recommendations are there for first-time fundraisers?
  • What are the relationship dynamics between a Venture Capitalist and the Limited Partners (LPs)?
  • The life of a VC, how is it really? What are some of the positives and negatives of the role?
  • What are the advantages of keeping the fund size small?

 

We would like to thank Maya Tussing for making the introduction which allowed for today’s episode. Thank you for the support!

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]]> Crystal McKellar is the Founder and Managing Partner of Anathem Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in companies that have developed breakthrough technology that they are pragmatically leveraging to win and own uncrowded, high-margin markets. Crystal currently serves on the board of Cooler Heads, and previously served as a board member at Siren, Neurable, and DoubleDutch (acquired by Cvent) and as a board observer at Fractyl.  

Crystal is a Kauffman Fellows Mentor, and has served as a mentor to the TechStars MetLife Digital Accelerator and the Ad Astra tech incubator program. Crystal is a proud member of All Raise and is a frequent speaker on entrepreneurship and innovation at technology conferences and finance events.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • When raising a fund, what recommendations are there for first-time fundraisers?
  • What are the relationship dynamics between a Venture Capitalist and the Limited Partners (LPs)?
  • The life of a VC, how is it really? What are some of the positives and negatives of the role?
  • What are the advantages of keeping the fund size small?

 

We would like to thank Maya Tussing for making the introduction which allowed for today’s episode. Thank you for the support!

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]]> Crystal McKellar is the Founder and Managing Partner of Anathem Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in companies that have developed breakthrough technology that they are pragmatically leveraging to win and own uncrowded, high-margin ... Crystal McKellar is the Founder and Managing Partner of Anathem Ventures investing in breakthrough technology that they are pragmatically leveraging to win and own uncrowded, high-margin markets. We talk about board seats, VC's responsibilities to the LP, raising a fund a more thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 45:50 35 full 034 Business opportunities in Nigeria with Managing Partner of Chrysalis Capital Nichole Yembra 034 Business opportunities in Nigeria with Managing Partner of Chrysalis Capital Nichole Yembra https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/034-business-opportunities-in-nigeria-with-managing-partner-of-chrysalis-capital-nicole-yembra/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/034-business-opportunities-in-nigeria-with-managing-partner-of-chrysalis-capital-nicole-yembra/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:19:49 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/f169d45c-96da-5468-a7f1-8fe7a3c4a9c4 On today’s show, we’re happy to chat with Nichole Yembra. Nichole is the Founder and Managing Director of The Chrysalis Co which houses The Chrysalis Capital, a new $15M Africa and Diaspora early stage tech fund and The Chrysalis Advisors, a strategy and investment advisory firm. 

In addition to this work, Nichole is deeply committed to making gender diversity a priority within the financial-technology 'fintech' space in Nigeria and enhancing opportunities for women in leadership. She founded the Garden Women's Network, a group dedicated to the development and retention of high-performing women in the Nigerian tech ecosystem.  

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

  • What’s it like to be a minority Female Venture Capitalist raising a fund to invest in African Startups? 
  • Does a typical Silicon Valley Venture Capital fund structure work in Africa? 
  • Which countries in Africa have a thriving startup ecosystem? 
  • What are some difficulties facing African entrepreneurs? 
  • How do African startups expand into new markers? 

 

We would like to thank Nigel Salina who made the introduction that allowed the interview to happen.  

 

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]]> On today’s show, we’re happy to chat with Nichole Yembra. Nichole is the Founder and Managing Director of The Chrysalis Co which houses The Chrysalis Capital, a new $15M Africa and Diaspora early stage tech fund and The Chrysalis Advisors, a strategy and investment advisory firm. 

In addition to this work, Nichole is deeply committed to making gender diversity a priority within the financial-technology 'fintech' space in Nigeria and enhancing opportunities for women in leadership. She founded the Garden Women's Network, a group dedicated to the development and retention of high-performing women in the Nigerian tech ecosystem.  

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

  • What’s it like to be a minority Female Venture Capitalist raising a fund to invest in African Startups? 
  • Does a typical Silicon Valley Venture Capital fund structure work in Africa? 
  • Which countries in Africa have a thriving startup ecosystem? 
  • What are some difficulties facing African entrepreneurs? 
  • How do African startups expand into new markers? 

 

We would like to thank Nigel Salina who made the introduction that allowed the interview to happen.  

 

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]]> On today’s show, we’re happy to chat with Nichole Yembra. Nichole is the Founder and Managing Director of The Chrysalis Co which houses The Chrysalis Capital, a new $15M Africa and Diaspora early stage tech fund and The Chrysalis Advisors, a strategy and... Nichole Yembra is the Founder and Managing Director of The Chrysalis Co We talk about the startup seen in Nigeria, the investment opportunities and how if an entrepreneur can make it there, they can thrive anywhere thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 41:46 34 full 033 Investing in Hardware Startups with Grit Ventures Managing Partner Kelly Coyne 033 Investing in Hardware Startups with Grit Ventures Managing Partner Kelly Coyne https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/033-investing-in-hardware-startups-with-grit-ventures-managing-partner-kelly-coyne/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/033-investing-in-hardware-startups-with-grit-ventures-managing-partner-kelly-coyne/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:19:28 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/7b3dbfa5-c0f5-5a83-b5f3-b1d78b80fc09 On today’s show, we sit down with Kelly Coyne who is deeply immersed in the Silicon Valley start-up community. Having grown multiple start-ups from conception to over $100M valuations, she is a leading Go-To-Market expert. After earning her MBA from Oxford University, Kelly served at the helm of several early-stage hardware companies (Lily, Mimosa, Candl) and advised many others. 

Kelly has broad technology experience, but specializes in guiding Robotics, AI, AR/VR and computer vision companies from concept to launch. She has tremendous experience managing successful betas, developing use cases, connecting products to the right customers, and leading successful product launches. She has also seen some of the extreme pitfalls of SV start-ups - this unique knowledge helps her guide new companies to success. She is a Techstars and Oxford Creative Destruction Labs mentor.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How have the VCs changed over time in relation to their paths and career backgrounds before becoming a VC?
  • What are the skills or knowledge that is going to be key to be a successful VC in the future?
  • What does it look like to be a fundable pre-seed hardware company?
  • What are the two largest issues that early-stage robotics and artificial intelligence startups face?
  • What is “humanized AI”?

 

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]]> On today’s show, we sit down with Kelly Coyne who is deeply immersed in the Silicon Valley start-up community. Having grown multiple start-ups from conception to over $100M valuations, she is a leading Go-To-Market expert. After earning her MBA from Oxford University, Kelly served at the helm of several early-stage hardware companies (Lily, Mimosa, Candl) and advised many others. 

Kelly has broad technology experience, but specializes in guiding Robotics, AI, AR/VR and computer vision companies from concept to launch. She has tremendous experience managing successful betas, developing use cases, connecting products to the right customers, and leading successful product launches. She has also seen some of the extreme pitfalls of SV start-ups - this unique knowledge helps her guide new companies to success. She is a Techstars and Oxford Creative Destruction Labs mentor.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How have the VCs changed over time in relation to their paths and career backgrounds before becoming a VC?
  • What are the skills or knowledge that is going to be key to be a successful VC in the future?
  • What does it look like to be a fundable pre-seed hardware company?
  • What are the two largest issues that early-stage robotics and artificial intelligence startups face?
  • What is “humanized AI”?

 

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]]> On today’s show, we sit down with Kelly Coyne who is deeply immersed in the Silicon Valley start-up community. Having grown multiple start-ups from conception to over $100M valuations, she is a leading Go-To-Market expert. After earning her MBA from Oxfo... Kelly Coyne is a leading Go-To-Market expert and the managing partner at Grit Ventures. We talk stories hardware companies, what's it like to grow, fail, and thrive in hardware and more. thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 38:02 33 full 032 Receiving 200 No's before raising 4.2 Million with Roybi Robot Founder Elnaz Sarraf 032 Receiving 200 No's before raising 4.2 Million with Roybi Robot Founder Elnaz Sarraf https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/032-receiving-200-nos-before-raising-42-million-with-roybi-robot-founder-elnaz-sarraf/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/032-receiving-200-nos-before-raising-42-million-with-roybi-robot-founder-elnaz-sarraf/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:19:07 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/d45a9572-12e6-5c43-acb0-2b4df389964f On today's show, we sit down with Elnaz Sarraf, who is a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in technology, business, sales, and marketing. She is currently the CEO and Founder of ROYBI; an investor backed EdTech company focusing on early childhood education, that recently raised $4.2 million in its seed round. Before starting ROYBI, Elnaz co-founded and led a consumer electronics/IoT company, iBaby, serving as the company's President. 

As an immigrant and female founder, Elnaz has made worthy accomplishments in a short duration living in the US. Honors include being selected as Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Milestone Maker 2018, named the Woman of Influence through Silicon Valley Business Journal in 2016 and Entrepreneur of The Year in 2016 in Silicon Valley. She has been a speaker at several conferences such as the Mobile World Congress, ASU GSV Summit, Consumer Technology Association, and more. 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How many pitch events or investor meeting might it take to raise capital?
  • What is it like to raise $4.2 million on just an idea?
  • Growing a hardware company, what are the struggles one might have to face?
  • What are some of the limits to Artificial Intelligence and how the collection of data help improves user experiences?

 

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]]> On today's show, we sit down with Elnaz Sarraf, who is a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in technology, business, sales, and marketing. She is currently the CEO and Founder of ROYBI; an investor backed EdTech company focusing on early childhood education, that recently raised $4.2 million in its seed round. Before starting ROYBI, Elnaz co-founded and led a consumer electronics/IoT company, iBaby, serving as the company's President. 

As an immigrant and female founder, Elnaz has made worthy accomplishments in a short duration living in the US. Honors include being selected as Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Milestone Maker 2018, named the Woman of Influence through Silicon Valley Business Journal in 2016 and Entrepreneur of The Year in 2016 in Silicon Valley. She has been a speaker at several conferences such as the Mobile World Congress, ASU GSV Summit, Consumer Technology Association, and more. 

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How many pitch events or investor meeting might it take to raise capital?
  • What is it like to raise $4.2 million on just an idea?
  • Growing a hardware company, what are the struggles one might have to face?
  • What are some of the limits to Artificial Intelligence and how the collection of data help improves user experiences?

 

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  • Change to Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com

 

]]> On today's show, we sit down with Elnaz Sarraf, who is a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in technology, business, sales, and marketing. She is currently the CEO and Founder of ROYBI; an investor backed EdTech company focusing on earl... Elnaz Sarraf, who is a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in technology, business, sales, and marketing is the CEO and Founder of ROYBI; an investor backed EdTech company focusing on early childhood education, that recently raised $4.2 million in its seed round. thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 35:03 32 full 031 Being able to retire at age 34 with YouTube star and Economist George Gammon 031 Being able to retire at age 34 with YouTube star and Economist George Gammon https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/031-being-able-to-retire-at-age-34-with-youtube-star-and-economist-george-gammon/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/031-being-able-to-retire-at-age-34-with-youtube-star-and-economist-george-gammon/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:18:43 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/b83382a4-1474-5797-b457-9aef1d34fe0a On today's show, we're happy to chat with George Gammon. George Edward Gammon is an American real estate investor and entrepreneur. He produces and stars in the hit reality television series "Vide En Remodelacion," a home remodeling program on the Colombian network Telemedellin.

Prior to 2012, George started, owned, and operated multiple businesses ranging from conventions to advertising. After 12 years as a successful entrepreneur, at the age of 38, George semi-retired and shifted his focus to real estate in the United States. He has recently started focusing on Medellin, Colombia. He has a thriving YouTube Channel and podcast where he focuses on investing and changes in the economy.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What are some of the most difficult milestones for a company? 
  • What is it like for an entrepreneur who is very young and able to retire?  
  • Does investing in Silicon Valley companies make financial sense?
  • What is the “Everything Bubble”?
  • What business opportunities are there in Medellin Colombia?

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]]> On today's show, we're happy to chat with George Gammon. George Edward Gammon is an American real estate investor and entrepreneur. He produces and stars in the hit reality television series "Vide En Remodelacion," a home remodeling program on the Colombian network Telemedellin.

Prior to 2012, George started, owned, and operated multiple businesses ranging from conventions to advertising. After 12 years as a successful entrepreneur, at the age of 38, George semi-retired and shifted his focus to real estate in the United States. He has recently started focusing on Medellin, Colombia. He has a thriving YouTube Channel and podcast where he focuses on investing and changes in the economy.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What are some of the most difficult milestones for a company? 
  • What is it like for an entrepreneur who is very young and able to retire?  
  • Does investing in Silicon Valley companies make financial sense?
  • What is the “Everything Bubble”?
  • What business opportunities are there in Medellin Colombia?

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]]> On today's show, we're happy to chat with George Gammon. George Edward Gammon is an American real estate investor and entrepreneur. He produces and stars in the hit reality television series "Vide En Remodelacion," a home remodeling program on the Colomb... George Gammon is an American real estate investor, entrepreneur and YouTube star discussing the economy, government out of control spending and more thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 35:03 31 full 030 Investing to help startups and entrepreneurs with Managing Partner Bill Reichert 030 Investing to help startups and entrepreneurs with Managing Partner Bill Reichert https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/030-investing-to-help-startups-and-entrepreneurs-with-managing-partner-bill-reichert/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/030-investing-to-help-startups-and-entrepreneurs-with-managing-partner-bill-reichert/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:18:20 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/de8dd52c-082a-59b1-8ce0-20ff28d3bda6 On today’s show, we sit down with Bill Reichert. Bill is the Managing Director at Garage Technology Ventures, a seed and early-stage venture capital fund, which invest in extraordinary entrepreneurs with unique technologies that will define the next era of innovation. He takes a hands-on approach from the very beginning, partnering with talented entrepreneurs to transform their vision into reality.

He is an entrepreneur, mentor, author, speaker, board member, adviser, educator, partner, spouse, parent, and general enthusiast. Not always in that order.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What are some of the misunderstandings on trends in technology?
  • What is the typical view of leadership and why this view is flawed?
  • What is the difference between innovation and invention?
  • What are the different types of computing and how will they impact us in the future?
  • What do you see as the “hot” sector or trend for 2020?

 

This episode is dedicated to Craig Johnson who had a great influence in Silicon Valley.

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]]> On today’s show, we sit down with Bill Reichert. Bill is the Managing Director at Garage Technology Ventures, a seed and early-stage venture capital fund, which invest in extraordinary entrepreneurs with unique technologies that will define the next era of innovation. He takes a hands-on approach from the very beginning, partnering with talented entrepreneurs to transform their vision into reality.

He is an entrepreneur, mentor, author, speaker, board member, adviser, educator, partner, spouse, parent, and general enthusiast. Not always in that order.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What are some of the misunderstandings on trends in technology?
  • What is the typical view of leadership and why this view is flawed?
  • What is the difference between innovation and invention?
  • What are the different types of computing and how will they impact us in the future?
  • What do you see as the “hot” sector or trend for 2020?

 

This episode is dedicated to Craig Johnson who had a great influence in Silicon Valley.

Help us out!

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  • Email: Shawn@TheInvestorsPodcast.com

 

 

]]> On today’s show, we sit down with Bill Reichert. Bill is the Managing Director at Garage Technology Ventures, a seed and early-stage venture capital fund, which invest in extraordinary entrepreneurs with unique technologies that will define the next era ... Bill Reichert is the Managing Director at Garage Technology Ventures, a seed and early-stage venture capital fund, which invest in extraordinary entrepreneurs with unique technologies that will define the next era of innovation we talk about leadership, pitching to investors, technologies look out for, his investment thesis and more thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 01:14:58 30 full 029 The Secrets of Startup Financial Modeling with Brett Sharenow 029 The Secrets of Startup Financial Modeling with Brett Sharenow https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/029-the-secrets-of-startup-financial-modeling-with-brett-sharenow/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/029-the-secrets-of-startup-financial-modeling-with-brett-sharenow/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:18:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/605e25c1-35ad-5f00-84f6-4d062075b76b On today’s show, we interview Brett Sharenow. Brett is a trusted advisor on raising capital from VCs, PE, and Angel investors, for start-up, growth, pivot, and exit. Since 1995, he has helped companies raise more than $750 million and have facilitated exits valued at more than $6 billion.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What happens in an analyst meeting?
  • What is the “ladder” bump in valuation?
  • How do companies plan out their go-to-market strategies?
  • What are the 3 C’s that every company needs to have?
  • What questions do Venture capitalists ask themselves when they are being given a presentation?

 

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On today’s show, we interview Brett Sharenow. Brett is a trusted advisor on raising capital from VCs, PE, and Angel investors, for start-up, growth, pivot, and exit. Since 1995, he has helped companies raise more than $750 million and have facilitated exits valued at more than $6 billion.

 

]]> On today’s show, we interview Brett Sharenow. Brett is a trusted advisor on raising capital from VCs, PE, and Angel investors, for start-up, growth, pivot, and exit. Since 1995, he has helped companies raise more than $750 million and have facilitated exits valued at more than $6 billion.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What happens in an analyst meeting?
  • What is the “ladder” bump in valuation?
  • How do companies plan out their go-to-market strategies?
  • What are the 3 C’s that every company needs to have?
  • What questions do Venture capitalists ask themselves when they are being given a presentation?

 

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  • Change to Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com

 

Summary

On today’s show, we interview Brett Sharenow. Brett is a trusted advisor on raising capital from VCs, PE, and Angel investors, for start-up, growth, pivot, and exit. Since 1995, he has helped companies raise more than $750 million and have facilitated exits valued at more than $6 billion.

 

]]> On today’s show, we interview Brett Sharenow. Brett is a trusted advisor on raising capital from VCs, PE, and Angel investors, for start-up, growth, pivot, and exit. Since 1995, he has helped companies raise more than $750 million and have facilitated ex... Brett Sharenow is a trusted advisor on raising capital from VCs, PE, and Angel investors, for start-up, growth, pivot, and exit. Since 1995, he has helped companies raise more than $750 million and have facilitated exits valued at more than $6 billion with all the experience you need to listen to this episode where he shares a great deal of this wisdom and more thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 01:00:36 29 full 028 Rise and Fall of Companies with Best Selling Author Andreas Ramos 028 Rise and Fall of Companies with Best Selling Author Andreas Ramos https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/028-rise-and-fall-of-companies-with-best-selling-author-andreas-ramos/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/028-rise-and-fall-of-companies-with-best-selling-author-andreas-ramos/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:17:37 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/7c039afa-1826-53a5-ae42-3f78616b2392 On today’s show, we welcome Andreas Ramos. Andreas moved to Silicon Valley in 1992, where he worked in engineering at SGI, SUN Microsystems, Brio, IMSI, and other companies. He did translations and localization in six languages at these companies before joining Acxiom as head of the digital agency, where he worked with Global Fortune 200 clients. Andreas then led global SEO at Cisco, where he worked in 44 languages in 86 countries. He is now an Adjunct Professor of Digital Marketing at CSTU and INSEEC, and is the author of 16 books on SEO/SEM with seven Amazon #1 Best Sellers.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What are some stories of the rise and fall of some giant companies in Silicon Valley?
  • Will Google and some of these monster tech companies hold their lead in the future?
  • Which companies are recruiting the best engineers?
  • Which technology sectors might be areas to keep an eye on in the future?

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]]> On today’s show, we welcome Andreas Ramos. Andreas moved to Silicon Valley in 1992, where he worked in engineering at SGI, SUN Microsystems, Brio, IMSI, and other companies. He did translations and localization in six languages at these companies before joining Acxiom as head of the digital agency, where he worked with Global Fortune 200 clients. Andreas then led global SEO at Cisco, where he worked in 44 languages in 86 countries. He is now an Adjunct Professor of Digital Marketing at CSTU and INSEEC, and is the author of 16 books on SEO/SEM with seven Amazon #1 Best Sellers.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What are some stories of the rise and fall of some giant companies in Silicon Valley?
  • Will Google and some of these monster tech companies hold their lead in the future?
  • Which companies are recruiting the best engineers?
  • Which technology sectors might be areas to keep an eye on in the future?

Help us out!

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Linkedin | Twitter

CONNECT WITH SHAWN:

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  • Shawn Flynn’s LinkedIn Account
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  • Shawn Flynn’s Facebook Account
  • Change to Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com

 

]]> On today’s show, we welcome Andreas Ramos. Andreas moved to Silicon Valley in 1992, where he worked in engineering at SGI, SUN Microsystems, Brio, IMSI, and other companies. He did translations and localization in six languages at these companies before ... Andreas Ramos moved to Silicon Valley in 1992, where he worked in engineering at SGI, SUN Microsystems, Brio, IMSI, and other companies, many that went bust and others that thrived. What were the differences and who will fall next? thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 53:57 28 full 027 Silicon Valley Legend Steve Hoffman part 2 027 Silicon Valley Legend Steve Hoffman part 2 https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/027-silicon-valley-legend-steve-hoffman-part-2/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/027-silicon-valley-legend-steve-hoffman-part-2/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:17:19 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/a5fdc53c-2c15-5f31-80b8-f83c62aa3355 On today’s show, we are happy to chat with Steve Hoffman. Steve, or Captain Hoff as he’s called in Silicon Valley, is the CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading incubators and accelerators. He’s also an angel investor, limited partner at August Capital, serial entrepreneur, and author of Make Elephants Fly, the award-winning book on radical innovation.

Always innovating on his life, Captain Hoff has tried more professions than cats have lives, including serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, angel investor, studio head, computer engineer, filmmaker, Hollywood TV exec, published author, coder, game designer, manga rewriter, animator and voice actor.

Hoffman was the Founder and Chairman of the Producers Guild Silicon Valley Chapter, Board of Governors of the New Media Council, and founding member of the Academy of Television’s Interactive Media Group.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is the future of technology? Where are we headed in 20 years?
  • Personal lessons shared from failing and succeeding in business?
  • The reasons corporations have trouble innovating.
  • One key piece of learning from your book: Make Elephants Fly?

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]]> On today’s show, we are happy to chat with Steve Hoffman. Steve, or Captain Hoff as he’s called in Silicon Valley, is the CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading incubators and accelerators. He’s also an angel investor, limited partner at August Capital, serial entrepreneur, and author of Make Elephants Fly, the award-winning book on radical innovation.

Always innovating on his life, Captain Hoff has tried more professions than cats have lives, including serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, angel investor, studio head, computer engineer, filmmaker, Hollywood TV exec, published author, coder, game designer, manga rewriter, animator and voice actor.

Hoffman was the Founder and Chairman of the Producers Guild Silicon Valley Chapter, Board of Governors of the New Media Council, and founding member of the Academy of Television’s Interactive Media Group.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is the future of technology? Where are we headed in 20 years?
  • Personal lessons shared from failing and succeeding in business?
  • The reasons corporations have trouble innovating.
  • One key piece of learning from your book: Make Elephants Fly?

Help us out!

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CONNECT WITH SHAWN:

https://linktr.ee/ShawnflynnSV

 

  • Shawn Flynn’s Twitter Account
  • Shawn Flynn’s LinkedIn Account
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  • Change to Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com

 

]]> On today’s show, we are happy to chat with Steve Hoffman. Steve, or Captain Hoff as he’s called in Silicon Valley, is the CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading incubators and accelerators. He’s also an angel investor, limited partner at Augus... We continue with part 2 of the interview with Steve Hoffman. or Captain Hoff as he’s called in Silicon Valley where we talk about corporate innovation disruptive technologies in the future and more thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 37:33 27 full 026 Silicon Valley Legend Steve Hoffman part 1 026 Silicon Valley Legend Steve Hoffman part 1 https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/026-silicon-valley-legend-steve-hoffman-part-1/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/026-silicon-valley-legend-steve-hoffman-part-1/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:16:55 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/a7cd0e42-cd15-554e-b8ef-6831ab776126 On today’s show, we are happy to have Steve Hoffman, or Captain Hoff as he’s called in Silicon Valley. Steve is the CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading incubators and accelerators. He’s also an angel investor, limited partner at August Capital, serial entrepreneur, and author of Make Elephants Fly, the award-winning book on radical innovation.

Always innovating on his life, Captain Hoff has tried more professions than cats have lives, including serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, angel investor, studio head, computer engineer, filmmaker, Hollywood TV exec, published author, coder, game designer, manga rewriter, animator and voice actor.

Steve was the Founder and Chairman of the Producers Guild Silicon Valley Chapter, Board of Governors of the New Media Council, and founding member of the Academy of Television’s Interactive Media Group.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How important is having cutting technology and having a successful startup?
  • What are the different roles the founding members of a startup should have?
  • What traits do successful entrepreneurs have?
  • Is it always a good thing for a startup to have raised a lot of money?

 

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  • Shawn Flynn’s Twitter Account
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  • Silicon Valley LinkedIn Group Account
  • Shawn Flynn’s Facebook Account
  • Change to Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com

 

]]> On today’s show, we are happy to have Steve Hoffman, or Captain Hoff as he’s called in Silicon Valley. Steve is the CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading incubators and accelerators. He’s also an angel investor, limited partner at August Capital, serial entrepreneur, and author of Make Elephants Fly, the award-winning book on radical innovation.

Always innovating on his life, Captain Hoff has tried more professions than cats have lives, including serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, angel investor, studio head, computer engineer, filmmaker, Hollywood TV exec, published author, coder, game designer, manga rewriter, animator and voice actor.

Steve was the Founder and Chairman of the Producers Guild Silicon Valley Chapter, Board of Governors of the New Media Council, and founding member of the Academy of Television’s Interactive Media Group.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How important is having cutting technology and having a successful startup?
  • What are the different roles the founding members of a startup should have?
  • What traits do successful entrepreneurs have?
  • Is it always a good thing for a startup to have raised a lot of money?

 

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  • Shawn Flynn’s Twitter Account
  • Shawn Flynn’s LinkedIn Account
  • Silicon Valley LinkedIn Group Account
  • Shawn Flynn’s Facebook Account
  • Change to Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com

 

]]> On today’s show, we are happy to have Steve Hoffman, or Captain Hoff as he’s called in Silicon Valley. Steve is the CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading incubators and accelerators. He’s also an angel investor, limited partner at August Capi... Steve Hoffman, or Captain Hoff as he’s called in Silicon Valley is the CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading incubators and accelerators. He’s also an angel investor, limited partner at August Capital, serial entrepreneur, and author of Make Elephants Fly, the award-winning book on radical innovation which we discuss and more... thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 43:43 26 full 025 Modern Marketing Theory with Marketing Guru Bob Hoffman 025 Modern Marketing Theory with Marketing Guru Bob Hoffman https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/025-modern-marketing-theory-with-marketing-guru-bob-hoffman/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/025-modern-marketing-theory-with-marketing-guru-bob-hoffman/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:16:19 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/bef003ac-adfe-5249-b2a0-7b8f67bae128 On today’s show, we are happy to chat with Bob Hoffman, the author of four Amazon #1 best-selling books about advertising. He is also one of the most sought-after international speakers on advertising and marketing. One of his books, "BadMen: How Advertising Went From A Minor Annoyance To A Major Menace" exposed many of the dangerous data abuse practices that are now making international headlines. (It was selected "Best of Marketing 2017.") He is creator of the popular “The Ad Contrarian” blog, named one of the world's most influential marketing and advertising blogs by Business Insider.

Bob's commentary has appeared in the BBC World Service, The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, The Financial Times, The Australian, New Zealand Public Broadcasting, Fox News, Sky News, Forbes, Canadian Public Broadcasting, and many other news outlets throughout the world.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How is social media marketing changing our lives?
  • Are there any ethical issues that companies might be infringing on in their current ways of marketing?
  • How advertising fraud is costing companies billions each year?
  • Where are the biggest companies spending their advertising money?
  • What should people know about social media in 2020, and the upcoming elections?

 

We would like to thank Andreas Ramos who made the introduction that allowed the interview to happen and to Niesar & Vestal LLP law firm which allowed us to conduct the interview in their facility. I want to thank you personally for supporting this channel. 

 

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Books and Resources 

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  • Shawn Flynn’s Twitter Account
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  • Change to Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com 
]]> On today’s show, we are happy to chat with Bob Hoffman, the author of four Amazon #1 best-selling books about advertising. He is also one of the most sought-after international speakers on advertising and marketing. One of his books, "BadMen: How Advertising Went From A Minor Annoyance To A Major Menace" exposed many of the dangerous data abuse practices that are now making international headlines. (It was selected "Best of Marketing 2017.") He is creator of the popular “The Ad Contrarian” blog, named one of the world's most influential marketing and advertising blogs by Business Insider.

Bob's commentary has appeared in the BBC World Service, The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, The Financial Times, The Australian, New Zealand Public Broadcasting, Fox News, Sky News, Forbes, Canadian Public Broadcasting, and many other news outlets throughout the world.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How is social media marketing changing our lives?
  • Are there any ethical issues that companies might be infringing on in their current ways of marketing?
  • How advertising fraud is costing companies billions each year?
  • Where are the biggest companies spending their advertising money?
  • What should people know about social media in 2020, and the upcoming elections?

 

We would like to thank Andreas Ramos who made the introduction that allowed the interview to happen and to Niesar & Vestal LLP law firm which allowed us to conduct the interview in their facility. I want to thank you personally for supporting this channel. 

 

Help us out!

Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!

 

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  • Shawn Flynn’s Twitter Account
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  • Shawn Flynn’s Facebook Account
  • Change to Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com 
]]> On today’s show, we are happy to chat with Bob Hoffman, the author of four Amazon #1 best-selling books about advertising. He is also one of the most sought-after international speakers on advertising and marketing. One of his books, "BadMen: How Adverti... Bob Hoffman, the author of four Amazon #1 best-selling books about advertising. Discusses what is really happening in the marketing industry, the dangers, fraud, data security changes that are taking place and more thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 45:10 25 full 024 Public and Private markets with SVP of Nasdaq Jeff Thomas 024 Public and Private markets with SVP of Nasdaq Jeff Thomas https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/024-public-and-private-markets-with-svp-of-nasdaq-jeff-thomas/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/024-public-and-private-markets-with-svp-of-nasdaq-jeff-thomas/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:15:46 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/4a354de8-4148-56c0-b377-27f17a23bfe5 On today’s show, we chat with Jeff Thomas, a Senior Vice President of Nasdaq’s Corporate Services business unit. Based in San Francisco, Jeff oversees Nasdaq’s new Listings and Capital Markets businesses. He also oversees business development and relationship management for Nasdaq’s listed companies and Investor Relations Solutions' clients in the Western United States. 

Previously, he served as President of Liquidity Solutions at Nasdaq Private Market, where he worked closely with private companies to help them provide shareholder liquidity prior to an IPO. 

Prior to joining Nasdaq in 2014, Jeff held senior positions at SecondMarket, Gerson Lehrman Group and Altera Corp. He holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pa. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is the investment community saying about the IPOs of 2019?
  • What is a direct listing, and is it different than a traditional IPO?
  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). What is this trend so many are talking about?
  • What emerging technology is Nasdaq implementing? 

 

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]]> On today’s show, we chat with Jeff Thomas, a Senior Vice President of Nasdaq’s Corporate Services business unit. Based in San Francisco, Jeff oversees Nasdaq’s new Listings and Capital Markets businesses. He also oversees business development and relationship management for Nasdaq’s listed companies and Investor Relations Solutions' clients in the Western United States. 

Previously, he served as President of Liquidity Solutions at Nasdaq Private Market, where he worked closely with private companies to help them provide shareholder liquidity prior to an IPO. 

Prior to joining Nasdaq in 2014, Jeff held senior positions at SecondMarket, Gerson Lehrman Group and Altera Corp. He holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pa. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is the investment community saying about the IPOs of 2019?
  • What is a direct listing, and is it different than a traditional IPO?
  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). What is this trend so many are talking about?
  • What emerging technology is Nasdaq implementing? 

 

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]]> On today’s show, we chat with Jeff Thomas, a Senior Vice President of Nasdaq’s Corporate Services business unit. Based in San Francisco, Jeff oversees Nasdaq’s new Listings and Capital Markets businesses. He also oversees business development and relatio... Jeff Thomas, Senior Vice President of Nasdaq’s Corporate Services business unit discuses the changes with the public and private markets, blockchain implementation and more thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 49:06 24 full 023 Beyond 5g Technology with Multi-Innovation CEO Shmuel Silverman 023 Beyond 5g Technology with Multi-Innovation CEO Shmuel Silverman https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/023-beyond-5g-technology-with-multi-innovation-ceo-shmuel-silverman/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/023-beyond-5g-technology-with-multi-innovation-ceo-shmuel-silverman/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:15:27 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/28c3c93e-f005-513f-afec-addf0ba393ba On today’s show, we chat with Shmuel Silverman. Shmuel is an inventor with over 145 patents & provisional publications and success with co-founding and selling two companies. He bring years of leadership experience in Telecommunications, Internet technologies, IoT, and Artificial Intelligence and have led technology teams of researchers, developers, and marketers at two global icons, where he helped develop a proven process to identify, nurture and develop unique Intellectual Property focused on protecting the business first and enabling technology second. He is a trusted advisor to attorneys, M & A specialists, and entrepreneurial CEOs around the world.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • What is the timeline for 5G implementation in our daily lives, how long to build out the infrastructure?
  • How will cities be reimagined with this technology?
  • How will the collection and security of the massive amount of data be changed with 5G technology?
  • How will existing businesses be potentially impacted? How will the cost of computers, cellphones and other electronics change?

We would also like to thank Kirk Hylan who is the founder of Insite Networks for making the intro to Shmuel which allowed this interview to happen.

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]]> On today’s show, we chat with Shmuel Silverman. Shmuel is an inventor with over 145 patents & provisional publications and success with co-founding and selling two companies. He bring years of leadership experience in Telecommunications, Internet technologies, IoT, and Artificial Intelligence and have led technology teams of researchers, developers, and marketers at two global icons, where he helped develop a proven process to identify, nurture and develop unique Intellectual Property focused on protecting the business first and enabling technology second. He is a trusted advisor to attorneys, M & A specialists, and entrepreneurial CEOs around the world.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • What is the timeline for 5G implementation in our daily lives, how long to build out the infrastructure?
  • How will cities be reimagined with this technology?
  • How will the collection and security of the massive amount of data be changed with 5G technology?
  • How will existing businesses be potentially impacted? How will the cost of computers, cellphones and other electronics change?

We would also like to thank Kirk Hylan who is the founder of Insite Networks for making the intro to Shmuel which allowed this interview to happen.

Help us out!

Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!

 

 

CONTACT SHMUEL

Linkedin | Website | Patents

 

CONNECT WITH SHAWN:

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  • Shawn Flynn’s Twitter Account
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  • Change to Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com

 

 

]]> On today’s show, we chat with Shmuel Silverman. Shmuel is an inventor with over 145 patents & provisional publications and success with co-founding and selling two companies. He bring years of leadership experience in Telecommunications, Internet technol... Shmuel Silverman is an inventor with over 145 patents & provisional publications and success with co-founding and selling two companies we talk about 5g and how that is a game changer and will disrupt many industries and what the world should expect thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 48:07 23 full 022 The Global Competition for hiring talent with Geoff Seyon 022 The Global Competition for hiring talent with Geoff Seyon https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/022-the-global-competition-for-hiring-talent-with-geoff-seyon/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/022-the-global-competition-for-hiring-talent-with-geoff-seyon/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:14:58 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/bbc2a093-3b6e-53ad-990b-2d5363160fb5 On today’s show, we interview Geoff Seyon. Geoff is the Founder & Managing Partner of STUDIO IXORA, a venture studio focused on applying Explainable AI to industries such as Finance & Healthcare. Geoff is an Entrepreneurial Technology Leader with 27 years of experience, inclusive of 15 years in Globally Distributed Software Delivery, Digital Health and 10 years of hands-on experience with various Artificial Intelligence approaches & technologies. Prior to assembling STUDIO IXORA, Geoff spent 15 years assembling, advising and leading multiple teams that have created 7 Digital Health and 10 AI New Ventures. Before that he also had spent 5 years at Sapient where he grew an office in India to 700 people and received the 2002 Sapient Founders’ Award. 

Geoff holds Master and bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering & Computer Science with a Concentration in Artificial Intelligence from MIT, as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How do overseas engineer programs match up with the top ones in the United States?
  • Are there any skills that our engineers currently lack? 
  • How hard is it to learn how the hardware and software interact in a computer?  
  • What is the difference between Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning?
  • What part of our mind is being replaced in the 4th industrial revolution?

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]]> On today’s show, we interview Geoff Seyon. Geoff is the Founder & Managing Partner of STUDIO IXORA, a venture studio focused on applying Explainable AI to industries such as Finance & Healthcare. Geoff is an Entrepreneurial Technology Leader with 27 years of experience, inclusive of 15 years in Globally Distributed Software Delivery, Digital Health and 10 years of hands-on experience with various Artificial Intelligence approaches & technologies. Prior to assembling STUDIO IXORA, Geoff spent 15 years assembling, advising and leading multiple teams that have created 7 Digital Health and 10 AI New Ventures. Before that he also had spent 5 years at Sapient where he grew an office in India to 700 people and received the 2002 Sapient Founders’ Award. 

Geoff holds Master and bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering & Computer Science with a Concentration in Artificial Intelligence from MIT, as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How do overseas engineer programs match up with the top ones in the United States?
  • Are there any skills that our engineers currently lack? 
  • How hard is it to learn how the hardware and software interact in a computer?  
  • What is the difference between Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning?
  • What part of our mind is being replaced in the 4th industrial revolution?

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]]> On today’s show, we interview Geoff Seyon. Geoff is the Founder & Managing Partner of STUDIO IXORA, a venture studio focused on applying Explainable AI to industries such as Finance & Healthcare. Geoff is an Entrepreneurial Technology Leader with 27 year... Geoff Seyonis the Founder & Managing Partner of STUDIO IXORA, a venture studio focused on applying Explainable AI to industries such as Finance & Healthcare. thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 56:59 22 full 021 Smart Cities, Dumb Cities and your City with Dr Jonathan Reichental 021 Smart Cities, Dumb Cities and your City with Dr Jonathan Reichental https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/021-smart-cities-dumb-cities-and-you-city-with-dr-jonathan-reichental/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/021-smart-cities-dumb-cities-and-you-city-with-dr-jonathan-reichental/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:14:32 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/908cdc8d-4e85-5961-8df2-518f72225749 Doctor Jonathan Reichental is a multiple award-winning technology leader whose 30-year career has spanned both the private and public sectors. In 2017, he was named a top 100 chief information officer (CIO) in the world, and in 2016 was named one of the top 20 most influential CIOs in the United States.

Jonathan is recognized as a global thought leader on a number of emerging trends including the fourth industrial revolution, urban innovation, the future of cities, and blockchain technology. In 2013, he was recognized as one of the 25 doers, dreamers, and drivers in government in America. His innovative work in government has also been recognized by the White House.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is a Smart City?
  • Could cities be hacked and held for ransom? 
  • With new technology, what new laws will be developed or needed to be implemented to keep up with it?
  • How will designing whole cities change in the next 5 or 10 years?
  • Where are the opportunities for startups in the cities of tomorrow?

We also want to thank Wendy Xue, who introduced me to Jonathan two years ago on a delegation to Guiyang. Without Wendy, this interview could not have happened.

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]]> Doctor Jonathan Reichental is a multiple award-winning technology leader whose 30-year career has spanned both the private and public sectors. In 2017, he was named a top 100 chief information officer (CIO) in the world, and in 2016 was named one of the top 20 most influential CIOs in the United States.

Jonathan is recognized as a global thought leader on a number of emerging trends including the fourth industrial revolution, urban innovation, the future of cities, and blockchain technology. In 2013, he was recognized as one of the 25 doers, dreamers, and drivers in government in America. His innovative work in government has also been recognized by the White House.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is a Smart City?
  • Could cities be hacked and held for ransom? 
  • With new technology, what new laws will be developed or needed to be implemented to keep up with it?
  • How will designing whole cities change in the next 5 or 10 years?
  • Where are the opportunities for startups in the cities of tomorrow?

We also want to thank Wendy Xue, who introduced me to Jonathan two years ago on a delegation to Guiyang. Without Wendy, this interview could not have happened.

Help us out!

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]]> Doctor Jonathan Reichental is a multiple award-winning technology leader whose 30-year career has spanned both the private and public sectors. In 2017, he was named a top 100 chief information officer (CIO) in the world, and in 2016 was named one of the ... Dr. Jonathan Reichental is a multiple award-winning technology leader whose 30-year career has spanned both the private and public sectors. We talk Smart Cities, Super-Computers, 5g and more thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 42:29 21 full 020 Analyzing Investment Banking with Managing Partner Conor Riley 020 Analyzing Investment Banking with Managing Partner Conor Riley https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/020-analyzing-investment-banking-with-managing-partner-conor-riley/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/020-analyzing-investment-banking-with-managing-partner-conor-riley/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:22:35 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/503d7b0a-6798-5666-84e6-e819e4678240 On today’s show we are happy to chat with Conor Riley, who is a Principal at Global Capital Markets, Incorporated. This company is a full-service investment bank focused on facilitating transactions within the middle market. He has advised on a wide array of mergers and acquisitions across multiple industries. Conor has contributed to structuring growth capital, debt, and equity placements. He is also the current CEO of Luxie, Inc. a luxury cosmetics company, specializing in high-end, vegan, cruelty-free make up brushes.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How does a company know when they are ready to raise capital?
  • What happened within the capital market in 2018 with many of these IPOs?
  • What are the roles of an investment banker for working with startups?
  • What are the different types of capital and how some are better than others?

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]]> On today’s show we are happy to chat with Conor Riley, who is a Principal at Global Capital Markets, Incorporated. This company is a full-service investment bank focused on facilitating transactions within the middle market. He has advised on a wide array of mergers and acquisitions across multiple industries. Conor has contributed to structuring growth capital, debt, and equity placements. He is also the current CEO of Luxie, Inc. a luxury cosmetics company, specializing in high-end, vegan, cruelty-free make up brushes.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How does a company know when they are ready to raise capital?
  • What happened within the capital market in 2018 with many of these IPOs?
  • What are the roles of an investment banker for working with startups?
  • What are the different types of capital and how some are better than others?

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  • Email Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com

 

]]> On today’s show we are happy to chat with Conor Riley, who is a Principal at Global Capital Markets, Incorporated. This company is a full-service investment bank focused on facilitating transactions within the middle market. He has advised on a wide arra... Conor Riley, who is a Principal at Global Capital Markets, Incorporated. Talks about when companies should look to raise capital and tips to improve the chances of success and more thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 54:46 20 full 019 Zero to $5 Billion and beyond with former CEO of Juniper Networks Scott Kriens 019 Zero to $5 Billion and beyond with former CEO of Juniper Networks Scott Kriens https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/019-zero-to-5-billion-and-beyond-with-former-ceo-of-juniper-networks-scott-kriens/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/019-zero-to-5-billion-and-beyond-with-former-ceo-of-juniper-networks-scott-kriens/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:22:14 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/34645dd0-c4ac-525e-a5c2-4c2e35b0b12b On today’s show, we have Scott Kriens, chairman and former CEO of Juniper Networks, who has been in the technology industry for more than 35 years. In 1996, he co-founded Juniper Networks, growing the company to $4 billion in global sales and more than 10,000 employees in 100+ countries. In 2010, Scott and his wife Joanie launched 1440 Foundation, an organization committed to the cultivation of truly real and connected relationships, with self and others, as a basis for living well. The work of the foundation led Scott and Joanie to launch 1440 Multiversity, a 21st century learning destination in the California redwoods of Santa Cruz County.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • What was it like to go through the dot.com bubble?
  • What were the events that led up to Scott winning the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of The Year award?
  • How did Silicon Valley Change over the years, from 1986 to when Scott left Juniper Networks in 2008?
  • What is 1440 Multiversity?

We would like to give a special thanks to Michael Balistreri, a Business Performance Advisor at Insperity. Michael made the introduction to Scott. Without Michael, we would not have been able to conduct this amazing interview.

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]]> On today’s show, we have Scott Kriens, chairman and former CEO of Juniper Networks, who has been in the technology industry for more than 35 years. In 1996, he co-founded Juniper Networks, growing the company to $4 billion in global sales and more than 10,000 employees in 100+ countries. In 2010, Scott and his wife Joanie launched 1440 Foundation, an organization committed to the cultivation of truly real and connected relationships, with self and others, as a basis for living well. The work of the foundation led Scott and Joanie to launch 1440 Multiversity, a 21st century learning destination in the California redwoods of Santa Cruz County.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • What was it like to go through the dot.com bubble?
  • What were the events that led up to Scott winning the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of The Year award?
  • How did Silicon Valley Change over the years, from 1986 to when Scott left Juniper Networks in 2008?
  • What is 1440 Multiversity?

We would like to give a special thanks to Michael Balistreri, a Business Performance Advisor at Insperity. Michael made the introduction to Scott. Without Michael, we would not have been able to conduct this amazing interview.

HELP US OUT!

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  • Email Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com

 

 

 

]]> On today’s show, we have Scott Kriens, chairman and former CEO of Juniper Networks, who has been in the technology industry for more than 35 years. In 1996, he co-founded Juniper Networks, growing the company to $4 billion in global sales and more than 1... Scott Kriens, chairman and former CEO of Juniper Networks, who has been in the technology industry for more than 35 years discusses the story of Juniper Systems and his new project 1440 University and give tips that can benefit everyone and more.. thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 51:40 19 full 018 Saving Lives through crowdfunding with Redcrow CEO Brian Smith 018 Saving Lives through crowdfunding with Redcrow CEO Brian Smith https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/018-saving-lives-through-crowdfunding-with-redcrow-ceo-brian-smith/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/018-saving-lives-through-crowdfunding-with-redcrow-ceo-brian-smith/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:21:42 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/0fa031c6-8124-5e2d-8f45-6f6b1753d22a On today’s show, we chat with Brian Smith who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Redcrow. Alongside Jerry Harrison, Redcrow set off on a mission to democratize the investment process for people otherwise shut out of early stage investing opportunities. Prior to Redcrow, Brian was a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, advising high net worth families.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • What is an accredited investor?
  • What is the future like for crowdfunding?
  • What is a Cap Table?
  • What is the current process that founders might take to raise capital?

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]]> On today’s show, we chat with Brian Smith who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Redcrow. Alongside Jerry Harrison, Redcrow set off on a mission to democratize the investment process for people otherwise shut out of early stage investing opportunities. Prior to Redcrow, Brian was a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, advising high net worth families.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • What is an accredited investor?
  • What is the future like for crowdfunding?
  • What is a Cap Table?
  • What is the current process that founders might take to raise capital?

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]]> On today’s show, we chat with Brian Smith who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Redcrow. Alongside Jerry Harrison, Redcrow set off on a mission to democratize the investment process for people otherwise shut out of early stage investing opportunities. Prior t... Brian Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Redcrow. Alongside Jerry Harrison, RedCrow set off on a mission to democratize the investment process for people otherwise shut out of early stage investing opportunities. thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 35:12 18 full 017 Disrupting money Transferring with Veem CEO Marwan Forzley 017 Disrupting money Transferring with Veem CEO Marwan Forzley https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/017-disrupting-money-transferring-with-veem-ceo-marwan-forzley/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/017-disrupting-money-transferring-with-veem-ceo-marwan-forzley/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:21:22 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/764054e4-5b82-5262-8e54-cf7123e1a93b On today’s show, we have Marwan Forzley, an innovator and visionary who is passionate about building companies through disruptive technologies and global strategies. After founding and selling eBillme to Western Union, Marwan became the GM of eCommerce and Strategic Partnerships with Western Union. He’s now the co-founder and CEO of Veem, a global payments network helping small businesses transfer money internationally. He is also the author of “Small Business in a Big World: A Comprehensive Guide to Doing International Business.” which teaches small businesses everything they need to know about taking their operations to the international level, from business culture to negotiation tactics.

 

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • How can cryptocurrency, the treasury and SWIFT be used in combination to transfer money globally?
  • How is Veem able to beat well-established financial systems on price and convenience?
  • What is the future for Fintech?
  • How much change has really occurred in the banking system in the last 50 years?

 

We would like to give a special thanks to Alan Tien who made the introduction to Marwan. Without Alan “Money Never Sleeps,” we would not have been able to conduct this amazing interview.

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]]> On today’s show, we have Marwan Forzley, an innovator and visionary who is passionate about building companies through disruptive technologies and global strategies. After founding and selling eBillme to Western Union, Marwan became the GM of eCommerce and Strategic Partnerships with Western Union. He’s now the co-founder and CEO of Veem, a global payments network helping small businesses transfer money internationally. He is also the author of “Small Business in a Big World: A Comprehensive Guide to Doing International Business.” which teaches small businesses everything they need to know about taking their operations to the international level, from business culture to negotiation tactics.

 

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • How can cryptocurrency, the treasury and SWIFT be used in combination to transfer money globally?
  • How is Veem able to beat well-established financial systems on price and convenience?
  • What is the future for Fintech?
  • How much change has really occurred in the banking system in the last 50 years?

 

We would like to give a special thanks to Alan Tien who made the introduction to Marwan. Without Alan “Money Never Sleeps,” we would not have been able to conduct this amazing interview.

HELP US OUT!

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]]> On today’s show, we have Marwan Forzley, an innovator and visionary who is passionate about building companies through disruptive technologies and global strategies. After founding and selling eBillme to Western Union, Marwan became the GM of eCommerce a... Marwan Forzley, an innovator and visionary who is passionate about building companies through disruptive technologies and global strategies tell us about blockchain, swift and money transfer and how Veem combines all of those to modernize how money is transferred. thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 24:58 18 full 016 The evolution Money, and the future of digital payments with Poynt CEO Osama Bedier 016 The evolution Money, and the future of digital payments with Poynt CEO Osama Bedier https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/016-the-evolution-money-and-the-future-of-digital-payments-with-poynt-ceo-osama-bedier/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/016-the-evolution-money-and-the-future-of-digital-payments-with-poynt-ceo-osama-bedier/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:21:01 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/db7a693a-3d84-59f4-a823-5ac783e99c64 On today’s show, our guest is Osama Bedier. Osama is the founder and CEO of Poynt, the open commerce platform empowering merchants to transform and grow their businesses. Osama has spent the last two decades pioneering consumer internet, e-commerce and payments services. Prior to founding Poynt, Osama served as the Vice President of Payments at Google, and head of Google Wallet.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • How has Paypal influenced Fintech?
  • What are the benefits of being “banked” versus not being “banked”?
  • With the switch to digital currency, where are the opportunities and who will benefit?
  • What should merchants be able to do with this kind of technology?

 

We would like to give a special thanks to Alan Tien who made the introduction to Osama. Without Alan “Money Never Sleeps,” we would not have been able to conduct this amazing interview.

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]]> On today’s show, our guest is Osama Bedier. Osama is the founder and CEO of Poynt, the open commerce platform empowering merchants to transform and grow their businesses. Osama has spent the last two decades pioneering consumer internet, e-commerce and payments services. Prior to founding Poynt, Osama served as the Vice President of Payments at Google, and head of Google Wallet.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • How has Paypal influenced Fintech?
  • What are the benefits of being “banked” versus not being “banked”?
  • With the switch to digital currency, where are the opportunities and who will benefit?
  • What should merchants be able to do with this kind of technology?

 

We would like to give a special thanks to Alan Tien who made the introduction to Osama. Without Alan “Money Never Sleeps,” we would not have been able to conduct this amazing interview.

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]]> On today’s show, our guest is Osama Bedier. Osama is the founder and CEO of Poynt, the open commerce platform empowering merchants to transform and grow their businesses. Osama has spent the last two decades pioneering consumer internet, e-commerce and p... Osama Bedier is the founder and CEO of Poynt, the open commerce platform empowering merchants to transform and grow their businesses. We talk the history of payments and fintech will change all our futures. thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 01:11:55 16 full 015 Digital Twins, DNA Storage and More with IEEE USA president Thomas Coughlin 015 Digital Twins, DNA Storage and More with IEEE USA president Thomas Coughlin https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/015-digital-twins-dna-storage-and-more-with-ieee-usa-president-thomas-coughlin/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/015-digital-twins-dna-storage-and-more-with-ieee-usa-president-thomas-coughlin/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:20:35 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/622d685a-1ea3-526a-85e8-ded4eda80fce  

On today’s show, we chat with Dr. Tom Coughlin, who is the Current President of IEEE-USA. IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization for the advancement of technology. He has many publications and six patents to his credit. Tom is also the author of Digital Storage in Consumer Electronics: The Essential Guide, which is now on its second edition with Springer. Coughlin Associates provides market and technology analysis as well as Data Storage Technical and Business Consulting services. Tom publishes the Digital Storage Technology Newsletter, the Media and Entertainment Storage Report, the Emerging Non-Volatile Memory Report and other industry reports. Tom is also a regular contributor on digital storage for Forbes.com and other blogs.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • What is IEEE and what is its role in advancing technology in the US and the world?
  • What are Digital Twins?
  • Where are the boundaries between human and machine?
  • Where do ethics play in the advancement of technology?
  • What should we as a society be thinking about in terms of these?

 

We would like to give a special thanks to Zahava Stroud who made the introduction to Tomas. Zahava is the founder of Angel Launch and we would not have been able to conduct this amazing interview without her help.

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]]>  

On today’s show, we chat with Dr. Tom Coughlin, who is the Current President of IEEE-USA. IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization for the advancement of technology. He has many publications and six patents to his credit. Tom is also the author of Digital Storage in Consumer Electronics: The Essential Guide, which is now on its second edition with Springer. Coughlin Associates provides market and technology analysis as well as Data Storage Technical and Business Consulting services. Tom publishes the Digital Storage Technology Newsletter, the Media and Entertainment Storage Report, the Emerging Non-Volatile Memory Report and other industry reports. Tom is also a regular contributor on digital storage for Forbes.com and other blogs.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • What is IEEE and what is its role in advancing technology in the US and the world?
  • What are Digital Twins?
  • Where are the boundaries between human and machine?
  • Where do ethics play in the advancement of technology?
  • What should we as a society be thinking about in terms of these?

 

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]]>  On today’s show, we chat with Dr. Tom Coughlin, who is the Current President of IEEE-USA. IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization for the advancement of technology. He has many publications and six patents to his credit. Tom is ... Dr. Tom Coughlin, President of IEEE-USA. IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization for the advancement of technology. Talks about storage, smart cities, data and more disruptive technology thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 54:10 15 full 014 Forget Mars, Lets Save the Earth with Senior Nasa Scientist Jonathan Trent 014 Forget Mars, Lets Save the Earth with Senior Nasa Scientist Jonathan Trent https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/014-forget-mars-lets-save-the-earth-with-senior-nasa-scientist-jonathan-trent/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/014-forget-mars-lets-save-the-earth-with-senior-nasa-scientist-jonathan-trent/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:20:11 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/aa80c5ae-a8b5-50a5-a459-6c8686158865 On today’s show, we have Jonathan Trent. His 20-year stint at NASA as a Senior Research Scientist has included research in marine science, microbiology and cell biology, medicine, nanotechnology, engineering, and environmental sciences. After doing 7 TED talks about his career in science, he is now leaving NASA to form his own startup which will pivot from the offshore system to an onshore design that he is calling UpCycle Systems. It will be the only patented technology that accepts wet waste as is, without initial treatment, and then converts it to renewable assets, clean water, steam, electricity, gas and minerals.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Did the US ever land on the moon?
  • What has changed at NASA over the last 20 years?
  • How likely is it that we will soon go to Mars?
  • What is the big picture of the environment?
  • What are the United Nations Sustainability Goals?
  • What is an economy based on waste?
  • What is Bio-asset recovery?

We would like to give a special thanks to Victor Wang who is the Founder and Chairman at China Silicon Valley hosting the delegation that led to connecting with Jonathan Trent. Without Victor this interview would not have been possible.

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]]> On today’s show, we have Jonathan Trent. His 20-year stint at NASA as a Senior Research Scientist has included research in marine science, microbiology and cell biology, medicine, nanotechnology, engineering, and environmental sciences. After doing 7 TED talks about his career in science, he is now leaving NASA to form his own startup which will pivot from the offshore system to an onshore design that he is calling UpCycle Systems. It will be the only patented technology that accepts wet waste as is, without initial treatment, and then converts it to renewable assets, clean water, steam, electricity, gas and minerals.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Did the US ever land on the moon?
  • What has changed at NASA over the last 20 years?
  • How likely is it that we will soon go to Mars?
  • What is the big picture of the environment?
  • What are the United Nations Sustainability Goals?
  • What is an economy based on waste?
  • What is Bio-asset recovery?

We would like to give a special thanks to Victor Wang who is the Founder and Chairman at China Silicon Valley hosting the delegation that led to connecting with Jonathan Trent. Without Victor this interview would not have been possible.

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]]> On today’s show, we have Jonathan Trent. His 20-year stint at NASA as a Senior Research Scientist has included research in marine science, microbiology and cell biology, medicine, nanotechnology, engineering, and environmental sciences. After doing 7 TED... Jonathan Trent. His 20-year stint at NASA as a Senior Research Scientist has included research in marine science, microbiology and cell biology, medicine, nanotechnology, engineering, and environmental sciences we talk about how Mars in not going to happen, but the technology is there it save earth and more thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 42:40 14 full 013 Using AI and Machine Learning to Transcribe the world with Otter CEO Sam Liang 013 Using AI and Machine Learning to Transcribe the world with Otter CEO Sam Liang https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/013-using-ai-and-machine-learning-to-transcribe-the-world-with-otter-ceo-sam-liang/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/013-using-ai-and-machine-learning-to-transcribe-the-world-with-otter-ceo-sam-liang/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:15:11 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/28d803d7-8e22-5952-826e-b0539a286012 On today’s show, we interview Sam Liang, the Founder and CEO of Otter.ai, a highly disruptive collaboration and productivity tool. Otter.ai has won many of the most prestigious awards in tech given by companies such as Google, FastCompany, PcMag, and more. Before founding his startup, Sam worked at Google where he led the location-based services unit, and won an award for the “Bluedot Mobile Location System.” Sam received a PhD at Stanford for Internet Distributed Systems, working under the professor who is known for being the first investor in Google.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How big of a market there is for a program for translating and storing conversations
  • How Otter works and how it continually keeps improving using Artificial Intelligence
  •  What the next few years looks like for use of data and how programs will get more and more accurate in time
  •  How a translation tool will revolutionize what we know about ourselves

 

We would like to give a special thanks to Rick Quan who made the introduction to the Sam Liang, which allowed this amazing interview to happen.

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]]> On today’s show, we interview Sam Liang, the Founder and CEO of Otter.ai, a highly disruptive collaboration and productivity tool. Otter.ai has won many of the most prestigious awards in tech given by companies such as Google, FastCompany, PcMag, and more. Before founding his startup, Sam worked at Google where he led the location-based services unit, and won an award for the “Bluedot Mobile Location System.” Sam received a PhD at Stanford for Internet Distributed Systems, working under the professor who is known for being the first investor in Google.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How big of a market there is for a program for translating and storing conversations
  • How Otter works and how it continually keeps improving using Artificial Intelligence
  •  What the next few years looks like for use of data and how programs will get more and more accurate in time
  •  How a translation tool will revolutionize what we know about ourselves

 

We would like to give a special thanks to Rick Quan who made the introduction to the Sam Liang, which allowed this amazing interview to happen.

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]]> On today’s show, we interview Sam Liang, the Founder and CEO of Otter.ai, a highly disruptive collaboration and productivity tool. Otter.ai has won many of the most prestigious awards in tech given by companies such as Google, FastCompany, PcMag, and mor... Sam Liang, the Founder and CEO of Otter.ai, a highly disruptive collaboration and productivity tool. We talk about Artificial Intelligence, data, and next steps for the power of the voice and more thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 31:38 13 full 012 The Future of Trucking, Cars, and Connected Vehicles with Noregon CEO Tim Bigwood 012 The Future of Trucking, Cars, and Connected Vehicles with Noregon CEO Tim Bigwood https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/012-the-future-of-trucking-cars-and-connected-vehicles-with-noregon-ceo-tim-bigwood/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/012-the-future-of-trucking-cars-and-connected-vehicles-with-noregon-ceo-tim-bigwood/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:14:39 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/565800df-2b9e-5aed-9091-345090277bd5 On today’s show, we have Tim Bigwood, who is the acting CEO of Noregon Systems. Noregon is a company that are the experts at acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting vehicle data. Their products include in-shop diagnostic and repair tools and real-time fleet asset-management solutions that give assistance in capturing and transforming your own vehicle data into actionable information.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How does this data affect the transportation supply chain?
  • How is vehicle data going to be used as autonomous cars become common in the market?
  • What is the role of cybersecurity in the communication among vehicles?
  • What is the possible future for the trucking industry? 

 

We would like to give a special thanks to James Cape, who is a Managing Partner at Matrix Solutions. James made the introduction to Tim. Without James, we would not have been able to conduct this amazing interview.

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]]> On today’s show, we have Tim Bigwood, who is the acting CEO of Noregon Systems. Noregon is a company that are the experts at acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting vehicle data. Their products include in-shop diagnostic and repair tools and real-time fleet asset-management solutions that give assistance in capturing and transforming your own vehicle data into actionable information.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How does this data affect the transportation supply chain?
  • How is vehicle data going to be used as autonomous cars become common in the market?
  • What is the role of cybersecurity in the communication among vehicles?
  • What is the possible future for the trucking industry? 

 

We would like to give a special thanks to James Cape, who is a Managing Partner at Matrix Solutions. James made the introduction to Tim. Without James, we would not have been able to conduct this amazing interview.

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  • Email Shawn@TheInvestorsPodcast.com

 

 

 

]]> On today’s show, we have Tim Bigwood, who is the acting CEO of Noregon Systems. Noregon is a company that are the experts at acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting vehicle data. Their products include in-shop diagnostic and repair tools and real-time fle... Tim Bigwood, who is the acting CEO of Noregon Systems. Noregon is a company that are the experts at acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting vehicle data. thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 31:58 12 full 011 Investing in Women-led Startups with Astia CEO Sharon Vosmek 011 Investing in Women-led Startups with Astia CEO Sharon Vosmek https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/011-investing-in-women-led-startups-with-astia-ceo-sharon-vosmek/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/011-investing-in-women-led-startups-with-astia-ceo-sharon-vosmek/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:14:11 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/004a68e6-039d-553f-a4e3-3b55ef867b3a We’re happy to welcome Sharon Vosmek to the show today! Sharon is the CEO of Astia, managing director of the Astia Fund, and a managing member of Astia Angels. Astia is the pre-eminent organization working to ensure the success of high-growth startups founded and led by women. Astia Angels is a global investment group comprised of family offices and HNW individuals to invest directly into women-led, high-growth companies. She is well-regarded around the globe for her opinions, research and commentary on the importance of women leaders as integral to innovation and high-performing entrepreneurial companies.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is the current VC model and how is it broken?
  • How important is diversity for a company? Are there any measurable benefits?
  • What is the investment thesis for Astia?
  • What is screening process that Astia uses to eliminate any biases?

 

.

We would like to make a special thanks to Maya Tussing who is a Principal, Institutional Investment Advisor at Alesco Advisors LLC . Without her, we would never have met Sharon.

 

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]]> We’re happy to welcome Sharon Vosmek to the show today! Sharon is the CEO of Astia, managing director of the Astia Fund, and a managing member of Astia Angels. Astia is the pre-eminent organization working to ensure the success of high-growth startups founded and led by women. Astia Angels is a global investment group comprised of family offices and HNW individuals to invest directly into women-led, high-growth companies. She is well-regarded around the globe for her opinions, research and commentary on the importance of women leaders as integral to innovation and high-performing entrepreneurial companies.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is the current VC model and how is it broken?
  • How important is diversity for a company? Are there any measurable benefits?
  • What is the investment thesis for Astia?
  • What is screening process that Astia uses to eliminate any biases?

 

.

We would like to make a special thanks to Maya Tussing who is a Principal, Institutional Investment Advisor at Alesco Advisors LLC . Without her, we would never have met Sharon.

 

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  • Website of Astia

 

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]]> We’re happy to welcome Sharon Vosmek to the show today! Sharon is the CEO of Astia, managing director of the Astia Fund, and a managing member of Astia Angels. Astia is the pre-eminent organization working to ensure the success of high-growth startups fo... Sharon is the CEO of Astia, managing director of the Astia Fund, and a managing member of Astia Angels. We talk about the opportunities for women CEOs, the difficulties, women face in tech, and more thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 44:05 11 full 010 Will Technology be able to save the troubled Environment with MIT physicist PETER FIEKOWSKY 010 Will Technology be able to save the troubled Environment with MIT physicist PETER FIEKOWSKY https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/010-will-technology-be-able-to-save-the-troubled-environment-with-mit-physicist-peter-fiekowsky/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/010-will-technology-be-able-to-save-the-troubled-environment-with-mit-physicist-peter-fiekowsky/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:13:46 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/aecdf693-091f-56b3-8384-9fa75945de19 On today’s show, we have MIT-trained physicist and entrepreneur Peter Fiekowsky who is committed to leaving behind a world he is proud of. Peter’s passion for that goal drives his leadership in multiple climate initiatives, including volunteering for the Citizens’ Climate Lobby and founding the Climate Restoration Alliance (CRA). He is also founder and president of Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) LLC and a board member of Zynergy Capital Inc. He holds 27 patents.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How much support does the United Nations currently give for the environmental effort?
  • What are possible solutions to rid the world of the CO2 problem and how much will these solutions cost?
  • What is the future of power?
  • What is ColdFusion?
  • How do crypto currencies like bitcoin, and all the energy that it takes to mine them, affect the environment?

We would like to give a special thanks to Sunil Bhaskaran who is the founder of “The Global Business Mastermind” for connecting us with Peter Fiekowsky. Without Sunil, this interview would not have been possible.

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]]> On today’s show, we have MIT-trained physicist and entrepreneur Peter Fiekowsky who is committed to leaving behind a world he is proud of. Peter’s passion for that goal drives his leadership in multiple climate initiatives, including volunteering for the Citizens’ Climate Lobby and founding the Climate Restoration Alliance (CRA). He is also founder and president of Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) LLC and a board member of Zynergy Capital Inc. He holds 27 patents.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How much support does the United Nations currently give for the environmental effort?
  • What are possible solutions to rid the world of the CO2 problem and how much will these solutions cost?
  • What is the future of power?
  • What is ColdFusion?
  • How do crypto currencies like bitcoin, and all the energy that it takes to mine them, affect the environment?

We would like to give a special thanks to Sunil Bhaskaran who is the founder of “The Global Business Mastermind” for connecting us with Peter Fiekowsky. Without Sunil, this interview would not have been possible.

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]]> On today’s show, we have MIT-trained physicist and entrepreneur Peter Fiekowsky who is committed to leaving behind a world he is proud of. Peter’s passion for that goal drives his leadership in multiple climate initiatives, including volunteering for the... We have MIT-trained physicist and entrepreneur Peter Fiekowsky. He is committed to leaving behind a world he is proud of. We talk about the tech that will be do this and more thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 36:53 10 full 009 The future of Banking and Fintech with UC Berkeley MBA Professor GREGORY LABLANC 009 The future of Banking and Fintech with UC Berkeley MBA Professor GREGORY LABLANC https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/009-the-future-of-banking-and-fintech-with-uc-berkeley-mba-professor-gregory-lablanc/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/009-the-future-of-banking-and-fintech-with-uc-berkeley-mba-professor-gregory-lablanc/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:01:50 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/14447ae4-9c72-5028-85f3-63bd548c1362 On today’s show, we chat with Gregory LaBlanc, who is a lecturer and Distinguished Teaching Fellow at the Haas Business school at University of California Berkeley. He teaches primarily in the areas of finance and strategy in the MBA and Master of Financial Engineering programs, and in Executive Education. His research interests lie at the intersection of law, finance, and psychology, in the area of business strategy and risk management.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What areas in finance will be affected by artificial intelligence?
  • What is “behavior in trading” and how will machines impact this?
  • Who are the biggest global players in Fintech?
  • What is the future for MBA programs?
  • What is Fintech School and what can you expect from it?

 

We would like to give a special thanks to My Nguyen who is the founder of Fintech School for connecting us with Gregory La Blanc. Without My, this interview would not have been possible.

 

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]]> On today’s show, we chat with Gregory LaBlanc, who is a lecturer and Distinguished Teaching Fellow at the Haas Business school at University of California Berkeley. He teaches primarily in the areas of finance and strategy in the MBA and Master of Financial Engineering programs, and in Executive Education. His research interests lie at the intersection of law, finance, and psychology, in the area of business strategy and risk management.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What areas in finance will be affected by artificial intelligence?
  • What is “behavior in trading” and how will machines impact this?
  • Who are the biggest global players in Fintech?
  • What is the future for MBA programs?
  • What is Fintech School and what can you expect from it?

 

We would like to give a special thanks to My Nguyen who is the founder of Fintech School for connecting us with Gregory La Blanc. Without My, this interview would not have been possible.

 

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]]> On today’s show, we chat with Gregory LaBlanc, who is a lecturer and Distinguished Teaching Fellow at the Haas Business school at University of California Berkeley. He teaches primarily in the areas of finance and strategy in the MBA and Master of Financ... Gregory LaBlanc, who is a lecturer and Distinguished Teaching Fellow at the Haas Business school at University of California Berkeley discusses Fintech, MBA programs and the Future of banking thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 48:36 17 full 008 The Amazing Story of the Rotten Tomatoes Website with original CEO Patrick Lee 008 The Amazing Story of the Rotten Tomatoes Website with original CEO Patrick Lee https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/008-the-amazing-story-of-the-rotten-tomatoes-website-with-original-ceo-patrick-lee/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/008-the-amazing-story-of-the-rotten-tomatoes-website-with-original-ceo-patrick-lee/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:00:32 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/fb7cc643-6c75-5533-874a-091bbe65f405 On today’s show, we sit down with Patrick Lee, the co-founder and former CEO of Rotten Tomatoes, a leading entertainment website focused on movie reviews and news. It is one of the top 800 most visited sites in the world. Patrick is now heavily involved with helping early-stage companies, advising companies such as Casetify, Credder, DNArt Inc., Instaread, Kiwi Campus, Leo AR, Magnesium Film, Oishii, WePloy, and Zeuss Technologies. He is a current or former mentor at SOSV, Berkeley SkyDeck, Blue Startups, Founder Institute, Mentorbox, Berkeley LAUNCH Startup Accelerator and was the executive Producer of "The Heavenly Kings", directed by Daniel Wu (Best New Director, 2007 Hong Kong Film Awards).

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The story behind one of the most popular websites in the world!
  • What it was really like to manage a startup during and after the stock market crash in 2000
  • What it is like when the company you built is acquired
  • What are the features that make a great accelerator program
  • What is the future for online streaming platforms

 

We would like to give a special thanks to Alan Tien for connecting us with Patrick Lee. Without Alan, this interview would not have been possible.

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]]> On today’s show, we sit down with Patrick Lee, the co-founder and former CEO of Rotten Tomatoes, a leading entertainment website focused on movie reviews and news. It is one of the top 800 most visited sites in the world. Patrick is now heavily involved with helping early-stage companies, advising companies such as Casetify, Credder, DNArt Inc., Instaread, Kiwi Campus, Leo AR, Magnesium Film, Oishii, WePloy, and Zeuss Technologies. He is a current or former mentor at SOSV, Berkeley SkyDeck, Blue Startups, Founder Institute, Mentorbox, Berkeley LAUNCH Startup Accelerator and was the executive Producer of "The Heavenly Kings", directed by Daniel Wu (Best New Director, 2007 Hong Kong Film Awards).

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The story behind one of the most popular websites in the world!
  • What it was really like to manage a startup during and after the stock market crash in 2000
  • What it is like when the company you built is acquired
  • What are the features that make a great accelerator program
  • What is the future for online streaming platforms

 

We would like to give a special thanks to Alan Tien for connecting us with Patrick Lee. Without Alan, this interview would not have been possible.

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]]> On today’s show, we sit down with Patrick Lee, the co-founder and former CEO of Rotten Tomatoes, a leading entertainment website focused on movie reviews and news. It is one of the top 800 most visited sites in the world. Patrick is now heavily involved ... Patrick Lee, the co-founder and former CEO of Rotten Tomatoes, a leading entertainment website focused on movie reviews and news. It is one of the top 800 most visited sites in the world. Tells us his journey, what entrepreneurs' need to know and what's to come! thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 51:50 8 full 007 How Startups are disrupting the Construction Industry with Stanley X SVP MICHAEL KEOGH 007 How Startups are disrupting the Construction Industry with Stanley X SVP MICHAEL KEOGH https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/007-how-startups-are-disrupting-the-construction-industry-with-stanley-x-svp-michael-keogh/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/007-how-startups-are-disrupting-the-construction-industry-with-stanley-x-svp-michael-keogh/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:57:33 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/47a87a2a-70dc-5ebb-bdcd-84f7f7136812 Michael Keogh recently joined Stanley Black & Decker as SVP of their new Digital Innovation office. He is leading the effort to transform a 175-year old industrial company into a data and digital company. In this role he is responsible for incubating internal startups, ecosystem development, and building new revenue streams for the company. Most recently, he was at Apple where he was the Senior Director of Finance for all of Apple R&D supporting the long-term hardware and silicon roadmap development. At Apple, he negotiated with the Shanghai government on a tax and economic incentive plan with a >$1B benefit to grow Apple’s business in China.  

For over a decade spanning his time with Apple and Intel, he held several roles in China, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Before starting in the tech world, Mike spent several years at a large Commercial Contracting and Property Development company as an estimator and Project Manager. He is an angel investor and hold several Board and advisor positions. He also invests in real estate and has built a portfolio of university student housing, as well as some international properties. Mike holds an MBA from Cornell University and a BA from the University of North Carolina. He speaks conversational Chinese and Italian.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Is the construction industry prime for disruption?
  • What will the future look like for the construction Tech sector?
  • How is construction Tech and Real estate tech different or the same?
  • What are some areas of the construction that can be semi-automated and automated?
  • What about the advances in the materials used for construction?

 

We would like to give a special thanks to Sonja Markova who is the Executive Director at Band of Angels which since 1994, has invested in over 400 companies with 62 profitable M&A exits and 12 IPOs. Without her introduction to Michael this interview would not have been able to happen

 

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]]> Michael Keogh recently joined Stanley Black & Decker as SVP of their new Digital Innovation office. He is leading the effort to transform a 175-year old industrial company into a data and digital company. In this role he is responsible for incubating internal startups, ecosystem development, and building new revenue streams for the company. Most recently, he was at Apple where he was the Senior Director of Finance for all of Apple R&D supporting the long-term hardware and silicon roadmap development. At Apple, he negotiated with the Shanghai government on a tax and economic incentive plan with a >$1B benefit to grow Apple’s business in China.  

For over a decade spanning his time with Apple and Intel, he held several roles in China, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Before starting in the tech world, Mike spent several years at a large Commercial Contracting and Property Development company as an estimator and Project Manager. He is an angel investor and hold several Board and advisor positions. He also invests in real estate and has built a portfolio of university student housing, as well as some international properties. Mike holds an MBA from Cornell University and a BA from the University of North Carolina. He speaks conversational Chinese and Italian.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Is the construction industry prime for disruption?
  • What will the future look like for the construction Tech sector?
  • How is construction Tech and Real estate tech different or the same?
  • What are some areas of the construction that can be semi-automated and automated?
  • What about the advances in the materials used for construction?

 

We would like to give a special thanks to Sonja Markova who is the Executive Director at Band of Angels which since 1994, has invested in over 400 companies with 62 profitable M&A exits and 12 IPOs. Without her introduction to Michael this interview would not have been able to happen

 

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]]> Michael Keogh recently joined Stanley Black & Decker as SVP of their new Digital Innovation office. He is leading the effort to transform a 175-year old industrial company into a data and digital company. In this role he is responsible for incubating int... SummaryMichael Keogh recently joined Stanley Black & Decker as SVP of their new Digital Innovation office. He is leading the effort to transform a 175-year old industrial company into a data and digital company thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 40:54 7 full 006 Paypal, Ebay, the story of China with Fintech expert ALAN TIEN 006 Paypal, Ebay, the story of China with Fintech expert ALAN TIEN https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/006-paypal-ebay-the-story-of-china-with-fintech-expert-alan-tien/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/006-paypal-ebay-the-story-of-china-with-fintech-expert-alan-tien/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:36:03 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/fb778e27-1e75-5de5-9e87-2a391b767456 We talk to Alan Tien, an experienced senior executive in Internet, e-commerce, Online Payments, Emerging Markets (APAC), and Strategy. He has deep experience in Product Management, rooted in a strong understanding of technology. He has led teams including PayPal into China with eBay in the early 2000s.  

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is the real story behind what happened when eBay went to China
  • What is the most common business model that is being utilized in China 
  • What companies such as Stripe and Facebook face when going into Asian markets
  • What are some of the Financial Technology that China has adopted that the West has not
  • Who are some of the real disruptors in Financial Technology

 

I would like to make a special thanks to Wendy Xue. Without her, I would never have met Alan. And without him, much of what has happened with Silicon Valley could not have happened.

 

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]]> We talk to Alan Tien, an experienced senior executive in Internet, e-commerce, Online Payments, Emerging Markets (APAC), and Strategy. He has deep experience in Product Management, rooted in a strong understanding of technology. He has led teams including PayPal into China with eBay in the early 2000s.  

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is the real story behind what happened when eBay went to China
  • What is the most common business model that is being utilized in China 
  • What companies such as Stripe and Facebook face when going into Asian markets
  • What are some of the Financial Technology that China has adopted that the West has not
  • Who are some of the real disruptors in Financial Technology

 

I would like to make a special thanks to Wendy Xue. Without her, I would never have met Alan. And without him, much of what has happened with Silicon Valley could not have happened.

 

Help us out!

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]]> We talk to Alan Tien, an experienced senior executive in Internet, e-commerce, Online Payments, Emerging Markets (APAC), and Strategy. He has deep experience in Product Management, rooted in a strong understanding of technology. He has led teams includin... Alan Tien, Led the Paypal team when Ebay went into China. He is an experienced senior executive in Internet, e-commerce, Online Payments, Emerging Markets (APAC), and Strategy. thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 25:49 6 full 005 Being a CEO in Silicon Valley with JOHN MCNULTY 005 Being a CEO in Silicon Valley with JOHN MCNULTY https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/005-being-a-ceo-in-silicon-valley-with-john-mcnulty/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/005-being-a-ceo-in-silicon-valley-with-john-mcnulty/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2020 09:55:00 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/015cd83f-20d0-5b66-ad1b-4e34e6ab0d1d We chat with John McNulty who has been a driving force in the technology industry for almost forty years. He has held leadership positions starting as General Manager at Intel in 1980 and including Senior VP & GM roles at two firms and President, CEO and Chairman of four other companies in the software, hardware, networking, and communications industries. Today, Mr. McNulty serves on the Board of Directors of four private technology companies and is also a member of the University of Notre Dame College of Engineering Advisory Council.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The evolution of Silicon Valley over the last 40 plus years. 
  • How important is culture to a company?
  • Is Facebook a security concern that people should be worried about?
  • What does the future look like for connected devices, IOT, and how important is cybersecurity to this technology? 

 

We would like to give a special thanks to James Cape who is a managing Partner at Matrix Solutions made the introduction to John. Without James we would not have been able to conduct this amazing interview.

 

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]]> We chat with John McNulty who has been a driving force in the technology industry for almost forty years. He has held leadership positions starting as General Manager at Intel in 1980 and including Senior VP & GM roles at two firms and President, CEO and Chairman of four other companies in the software, hardware, networking, and communications industries. Today, Mr. McNulty serves on the Board of Directors of four private technology companies and is also a member of the University of Notre Dame College of Engineering Advisory Council.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The evolution of Silicon Valley over the last 40 plus years. 
  • How important is culture to a company?
  • Is Facebook a security concern that people should be worried about?
  • What does the future look like for connected devices, IOT, and how important is cybersecurity to this technology? 

 

We would like to give a special thanks to James Cape who is a managing Partner at Matrix Solutions made the introduction to John. Without James we would not have been able to conduct this amazing interview.

 

Help us out!

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]]> We chat with John McNulty who has been a driving force in the technology industry for almost forty years. He has held leadership positions starting as General Manager at Intel in 1980 and including Senior VP & GM roles at two firms and President, CEO and... John McNulty who has been a driving force in the technology industry for almost forty years in Silicon Valley discusses cyber security, taking companies public, sitting companies boards and more thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 32:37 5 full 004 Will Robots take my job with Robotic Process Automation expert SUNIL RANKA 004 Will Robots take my job with Robotic Process Automation expert SUNIL RANKA https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/004-will-robots-take-my-job-with-robotic-process-automation-expert-sunil-ranka/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/004-will-robots-take-my-job-with-robotic-process-automation-expert-sunil-ranka/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2020 09:54:45 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/132a84ce-dc4b-551f-9bf1-b0bf7268e684

We talk to Sunil Ranka. In the last 17 years, Sunil has built analytics and solution processes on more than 10 billion worth of businesses. He is the founder of Predikly (A Data Innovation Company) which thrives on solving any platform, application, and data-related problem. As a Venture Partner at Znationlab, Sunil is a mentor and has invested in 17 startups. He is also a featured writer for The Forbes Technology Council.


In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is being used in industry today
• What is Information Process Automation (IPA) and how it works with RPA
• Will robots take our jobs and what we can look for in the coming years
• How Artificial Intelligence plays a part with Robotic Processes Automation

Please take a few seconds and leave us a positive review as it helps the show grow and motivates us to create content. Thank you for helping and giving back to the show!
 
Thank you so much to Elisa Chiu, the founder of Anchor Taiwan, for introducing Sunil Ranka and making this episode possible.
 
Guest Info:

• Connect with Sunil regarding investments at sranka@znationlab.com
• To find out more about Predikly, email  Sunil@predikly.com
 

 

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]]> We talk to Sunil Ranka. In the last 17 years, Sunil has built analytics and solution processes on more than 10 billion worth of businesses. He is the founder of Predikly (A Data Innovation Company) which thrives on solving any platform, application, and data-related problem. As a Venture Partner at Znationlab, Sunil is a mentor and has invested in 17 startups. He is also a featured writer for The Forbes Technology Council.

In this episode, you’ll learn:• How Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is being used in industry today • What is Information Process Automation (IPA) and how it works with RPA • Will robots take our jobs and what we can look for in the coming years• How Artificial Intelligence plays a part with Robotic Processes Automation

Please take a few seconds and leave us a positive review as it helps the show grow and motivates us to create content. Thank you for helping and giving back to the show! Thank you so much to Elisa Chiu, the founder of Anchor Taiwan, for introducing Sunil Ranka and making this episode possible. Guest Info:• Connect with Sunil regarding investments at sranka@znationlab.com• To find out more about Predikly, email  Sunil@predikly.com 

 

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]]> We talk to Sunil Ranka. In the last 17 years, Sunil has built analytics and solution processes on more than 10 billion worth of businesses. He is the founder of Predikly (A Data Innovation Company) which thrives on solving any platform, application, and... Sunil Ranka is a Robotic Process Automation expert and in the last 17 years, has built analytics and solution processes on more than 10 billion worth of businesses. thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 36:12 4 full 003 Investing in Startups with Ten Capital founder HALL MARTIN 003 Investing in Startups with Ten Capital founder HALL MARTIN https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/003-investing-in-startups-with-ten-capital-founder-hall-martin/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/003-investing-in-startups-with-ten-capital-founder-hall-martin/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2020 09:54:25 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/33acc3be-ac9a-5eae-9a01-ecaab6827ebf On today’s show, we interview Hall Martin, who is the founder and CEO of TEN Capital, a company that helps startups and growth companies everywhere raise funding from angels, family offices, venture capital and high net worth individuals. To date, the company has helped entrepreneurs raise over $410M. He is also the founder of the Texas Open Angel Network, which has helped to educate over 6000 investors. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is the future for family funds, VC and Angels groups
  • What are some key metrics for the success rate of a startup receiving funding
  • From an investor standpoint, what to focus on in the due diligence process
  • Which cities in the US are housing some exciting startups at this moment

 

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  •  

 

 

]]> On today’s show, we interview Hall Martin, who is the founder and CEO of TEN Capital, a company that helps startups and growth companies everywhere raise funding from angels, family offices, venture capital and high net worth individuals. To date, the company has helped entrepreneurs raise over $410M. He is also the founder of the Texas Open Angel Network, which has helped to educate over 6000 investors. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What is the future for family funds, VC and Angels groups
  • What are some key metrics for the success rate of a startup receiving funding
  • From an investor standpoint, what to focus on in the due diligence process
  • Which cities in the US are housing some exciting startups at this moment

 

Please take a few seconds and leave us a positive review as it helps the show grow and motivates us to create content. Thank you for helping and giving back to the show!

 

Guest Info:

 

 

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  • Shawn Flynn’s Facebook Account
  • Email Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com
  •  

 

 

]]> On today’s show, we interview Hall Martin, who is the founder and CEO of TEN Capital, a company that helps startups and growth companies everywhere raise funding from angels, family offices, venture capital and high net worth individuals. To date, the co... Hall Martin, the founder and CEO of TEN Capital, a company that helps startups and growth companies everywhere raise funding from angels, family offices, venture capital and high net worth individuals discusses what are some of the components to improve the chances of raising funding and more. thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 28:16 3 full 002 Autonomous Cars and AI with the Godfather of Silicon Valley PIERO SCARUFFI 002 Autonomous Cars and AI with the Godfather of Silicon Valley PIERO SCARUFFI https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/autonomous-cars-and-ai-with-the-godfather-of-silicon-valley-piero-scaruffi/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/autonomous-cars-and-ai-with-the-godfather-of-silicon-valley-piero-scaruffi/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2020 09:54:09 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/5455c8c1-d073-5c27-a15e-a9b3e562dc33 On the show today, we chat with Piero Scaruffi, a freelance software consultant who has been a visiting scholar at both Harvard and Stanford, conducting research on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science. He has lectured on "The Nature of Mind" and "History of Knowledge", and published several books including  Thinking About Thought (2003) and The Nature of Consciousness (2006). His book History of Silicon Valley was named the 7th most influential book in China in 2012. He has a passion for music and the arts, and founded the Leonardo Art Science Evenings (LASERS) at the University of San Francisco and Stanford University in 2008 which now has chapters around the world.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How one defines or explains Artificial Intelligence
  • Who will lead the AI race in the coming 5 – 10 years
  • How far along the technology for autonomous vehicles is, and when should we expect to have fully autonomous vehicles
  • Advice for cities/countries who try to mimic the Silicon Valley ecosystem
  • What is the next big technology from Silicon Valley

 

Please take a few seconds and leave us a positive review as it helps the show grow and motivates us to create content. Thank you for helping and giving back to the show!

 

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  • Email Shawn@TheInvestorsPodcast.com

 

 

 

]]> On the show today, we chat with Piero Scaruffi, a freelance software consultant who has been a visiting scholar at both Harvard and Stanford, conducting research on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science. He has lectured on "The Nature of Mind" and "History of Knowledge", and published several books including  Thinking About Thought (2003) and The Nature of Consciousness (2006). His book History of Silicon Valley was named the 7th most influential book in China in 2012. He has a passion for music and the arts, and founded the Leonardo Art Science Evenings (LASERS) at the University of San Francisco and Stanford University in 2008 which now has chapters around the world.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How one defines or explains Artificial Intelligence
  • Who will lead the AI race in the coming 5 – 10 years
  • How far along the technology for autonomous vehicles is, and when should we expect to have fully autonomous vehicles
  • Advice for cities/countries who try to mimic the Silicon Valley ecosystem
  • What is the next big technology from Silicon Valley

 

Please take a few seconds and leave us a positive review as it helps the show grow and motivates us to create content. Thank you for helping and giving back to the show!

 

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  • Email Shawn@TheInvestorsPodcast.com

 

 

 

]]> On the show today, we chat with Piero Scaruffi, a freelance software consultant who has been a visiting scholar at both Harvard and Stanford, conducting research on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science. He has lectured on "The Nature of Mind" an... Piero Scaruffi, a freelance software consultant who has been a visiting scholar at both Harvard and Stanford, conducting research on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science talks about the history of Silicon Valley, the future or Autonomous Cars, Artificial Intelligence and more... thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 33:49 2 full 001 Building a Unicorn Company with CEO of Canva MELANIE PERKINS 001 Building a Unicorn Company with CEO of Canva MELANIE PERKINS https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/building-a-unicorn-company-with-ceo-of-canva-melanie-perkins/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/building-a-unicorn-company-with-ceo-of-canva-melanie-perkins/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2020 09:53:49 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/33f5cd4b-fb3a-5a8c-853f-8de074066f92 On today’s show, we have Melanie Perkins. She is the CEO and co-founder of Canva, an online design and publishing tool which makes graphic design simple for everyone. Since launching in 2013, Canva has grown to over 15 million users across 190 countries, with more than 1 billion designs created, at 36 designs per second. Today, Canva is growing with over 600 team members across 3 offices in Sydney, Manila and Beijing, working together on a mission to empower everyone to create beautiful design.

After hundreds of revisions to the Canva pitch deck, Melanie has now raised more than $140 million from investors including Google Maps co-founder Lars Rasmussen, Yahoo! CFO Ken Goldman, and funds such as Felicis Ventures and Blackbird Ventures. Today, Canva is valued at US$2.5 billion, making Canva the second Australian startup to achieve Unicorn status.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What was the strategy to enter China and have there been any pivots along the way?
  • Who could disrupt Canva and its massive growth?   
  • What is the implication of the acquisition of Pexel and Pixabay and Canva’s expansion through partnering or acquiring other companies?
  • What is the future of graphic design and what can people anticipate in the next 2-3 years?  

 

Please take a few seconds and leave us a positive review as it helps the show grow and motivates us to create content. Thank you for helping and giving back to the show!

 

Connect with Shawn by following this link for most updated and complete social media platforms”

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Summary

On today’s show we chat with Melanie Perkins, the CEO and co-founder of Canva, an online design and publishing tool which makes graphic design simple for everyone.

]]> On today’s show, we have Melanie Perkins. She is the CEO and co-founder of Canva, an online design and publishing tool which makes graphic design simple for everyone. Since launching in 2013, Canva has grown to over 15 million users across 190 countries, with more than 1 billion designs created, at 36 designs per second. Today, Canva is growing with over 600 team members across 3 offices in Sydney, Manila and Beijing, working together on a mission to empower everyone to create beautiful design.

After hundreds of revisions to the Canva pitch deck, Melanie has now raised more than $140 million from investors including Google Maps co-founder Lars Rasmussen, Yahoo! CFO Ken Goldman, and funds such as Felicis Ventures and Blackbird Ventures. Today, Canva is valued at US$2.5 billion, making Canva the second Australian startup to achieve Unicorn status.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What was the strategy to enter China and have there been any pivots along the way?
  • Who could disrupt Canva and its massive growth?   
  • What is the implication of the acquisition of Pexel and Pixabay and Canva’s expansion through partnering or acquiring other companies?
  • What is the future of graphic design and what can people anticipate in the next 2-3 years?  

 

Please take a few seconds and leave us a positive review as it helps the show grow and motivates us to create content. Thank you for helping and giving back to the show!

 

Connect with Shawn by following this link for most updated and complete social media platforms”

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BOOKS AND RESOURCES

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  • Shawn Flynn’s Twitter Account
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  • Email Shawn@thesiliconvalleypodcast.com

Summary

On today’s show we chat with Melanie Perkins, the CEO and co-founder of Canva, an online design and publishing tool which makes graphic design simple for everyone.

]]> On today’s show, we have Melanie Perkins. She is the CEO and co-founder of Canva, an online design and publishing tool which makes graphic design simple for everyone. Since launching in 2013, Canva has grown to over 15 million users across 190 countries,... Melanie Perkins, the CEO and co-founder of Canva, an online design and publishing tool which makes graphic design simple for everyone. Gives us insight into her journey and what is in the future for this Unicorn company thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 26:22 1 full 000 Launching on April 30th 2020 000 Launching on April 30th 2020 https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/launching-on-april-30th-2020/ https://thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/e/launching-on-april-30th-2020/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:53:52 -0700 thesiliconvalleypodcast.podbean.com/61ce8235-77a4-5c9f-a38f-4f9537fc594e On April 30, we're launching the Silicon Valley podcast. I will be your host Shawn Flynn and I'm excited to say we've already interviewed:

CEO and co founder of the unicorn company Canva Miss Melanie Perkins,

Square co-founder Jim McCovey,

Rotten Tomatoes co founder and first CEO Patrick Lee,

and many more of the top entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and leaders in tech.

And this is just the beginning.

The interviews we have scheduled will excite and amaze as we will be talking about the future. What is beyond 5g technology? What is digital wins? Where are the venture capitalists looking to invest? What they're excited about and what they see lies in our futures. You're going to get to enter the minds of some of the most brilliant people and learn from their knowledge and experiences. We want you our listeners to be connected to the knowledge and resources in Silicon Valley to help you and your lifelong path to education.
See how some of the top in their fields, look at problems, solve them and move on to the next challenge and overcome those as well. All this on the Silicon Valley podcast, officially launch it on April 30 2020.

https://link.chtbl.com/sGEIIP9p click to find us

 

]]> On April 30, we're launching the Silicon Valley podcast. I will be your host Shawn Flynn and I'm excited to say we've already interviewed:

CEO and co founder of the unicorn company Canva Miss Melanie Perkins,

Square co-founder Jim McCovey,

Rotten Tomatoes co founder and first CEO Patrick Lee,

and many more of the top entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and leaders in tech.

And this is just the beginning.

The interviews we have scheduled will excite and amaze as we will be talking about the future. What is beyond 5g technology? What is digital wins? Where are the venture capitalists looking to invest? What they're excited about and what they see lies in our futures. You're going to get to enter the minds of some of the most brilliant people and learn from their knowledge and experiences. We want you our listeners to be connected to the knowledge and resources in Silicon Valley to help you and your lifelong path to education.See how some of the top in their fields, look at problems, solve them and move on to the next challenge and overcome those as well. All this on the Silicon Valley podcast, officially launch it on April 30 2020.

https://link.chtbl.com/sGEIIP9p click to find us

 

]]> On April 30, we're launching the Silicon Valley podcast. I will be your host Shawn Flynn and I'm excited to say we've already interviewed:CEO and co founder of the unicorn company Canva Miss Melanie Perkins, Square co-founder Jim McCovey, Rotten Tomat... On April 30, we're launching the Silicon Valley podcast. I will be your host Shawn Flynn and I'm excited to say we've already interviewed Square co-founder Jim McCovey, Rotten Tomatoes co founder and first CEO Patrick Lee, and many more of the top entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and leaders in tech and this is just the beginning. thesiliconvalleypodcast no No 01:24 trailer