The Inflection Podcast

Redefining Failure: Embracing Growth Beyond Success Metrics with Jacob Taylor from The Connective

Anebi Agbo — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of The Inflection Podcast. Our lives are shaped by various turning points that can significantly change our paths. We dive into these pivotal moments in the lives and careers of respected leaders to provide actionable insights for those seeking more happiness, success, and fulfillment. I am your host, Anebi Agbo.

Let’s dive in.

This month, our guest is Jacob Taylor, Design and Technology Manager at The Connective, an elite community of purpose-driven Connectors, subject matter experts, and entrepreneurs. Join Jacob and Anebi as they challenge conventional notions of success and failure in entrepreneurship. Jacob shares his experiences with startups and smart city initiatives like The Connective; they also dissect the societal pressures that drive toxic positivity and unrealistic benchmarks in business. Together, they redefine failure as part of a continuum of growth and resilience, not merely missed targets. Through personal anecdotes, they emphasize the value of community, small daily efforts, and learning from setbacks. This conversation offers listeners a refreshing, nuanced take on navigating the entrepreneurial journey.

Jacob shares stories of his entrepreneurial journey, recounting his financial losses and the emotional toll while highlighting the lessons and unique achievements gained along the way. Anebi reflects on community as essential to success, positing that impactful change often stems from consistent, incremental actions rather than large-scale achievements.

Episode Highlights

0:00 - Introduction
5:30 - Redefining Failure
12:11 - The Continuum of Success and Failure
18:35 - Personal Stories of Entrepreneurship
25:00 - Accepting Disappointment
32:45 - The Role of Community in Success
40:15 - Inflection Points and Daily Actions
43:23 - Widening the Net of Opportunities

Episode Resources

Jacob Taylor on LinkedIn
The Connective Website
Anebi Agbo on LinkedIn
Eikon Labs Website
The Inflection Podcast on Apple Podcasts
The Inflection Podcast on Spotify

The Inflection Podcast on YouTube

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From Utah to Phoenix: A Startup Journey with Ryley Randall, Founder of Devize

Anebi Agbo — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Let’s dive in.

This month, our guest is Ryley Randall, CEO and Founder of Devize, a Phoenix-based software company. Ryley shares his entrepreneurial journey, discussing the unique startup ecosystem in Phoenix compared to Utah and the innovative no-code solutions Devize offers to simplify software development. The conversation dives into the role of AI in enhancing productivity, the importance of community in entrepreneurship, and the value of understanding customer needs. Ryley's candid insights on building genuine connections and avoiding common startup pitfalls make this episode a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs!

Ryley recounts his early entrepreneurial experiences and challenges, including a failed software project that inspired him to seek new ways to build applications without extensive coding knowledge. This led him to discover no-code tools and ultimately to create Devize, which aims to simplify software development and reduce costs.

The discussion transitions to the impact of artificial intelligence on software development. Ryley expresses a bullish perspective on AI, emphasizing its role as an amplifier of human capabilities rather than a replacement. He advocates for a model where AI enhances human productivity by automating monotonous tasks while keeping humans in the loop for creativity and oversight.

Episode Highlights

00:00 - Introduction to Ryley Randall
05:30 - The Startup Ecosystem in Phoenix
12:15 - Reflections on Utah's Ecosystem
18:45 - The Mission of Devize
25:00 - Innovative Business Model of Devize
32:30 - The Role of AI in Software Development
40:00 - Building Community
46:15 - Nurturing Value-Driven Communities

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From Process Engineer to Product Veteran: Insights from Joel Polanco of Intel

Anebi Agbo — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Let’s dive in.

Our guest this month is Joel Polanco, Segment Manager of the Commercial Gaming Vertical at Intel. Join us as Joel shares his journey from a process engineer to a product manager, touching on his insights about AI, which he believes will enhance jobs by automating tasks. He offers advice on building successful products, collaborating with customers, and understanding stakeholder needs. Joel also highlights the value of having diverse interests, embracing fear, and continuously upskilling to stay relevant in product management.

Joel is the segment manager in the Network and Edge Group at Intel, where he has defined a business strategy for two markets: commercial gaming and office automation. He also runs a customer discovery consultancy and advises early-stage startups on business model generation and market validation through customer interviews and early experimentation.

He previously managed a product marketing team at Intel and produced two podcasts, "To the Edge and Beyond" and "Health and Life Sciences at the Edge." He had the opportunity to help grow the careers of several product marketers who have gone on to start their own businesses or grow into larger roles at Intel.

Before that, Joel was a senior product manager in the Internet of Things Group at Intel, where he built an RFID Sensor Platform that drove fast and efficient inventory monitoring in several industries, including Retail, QSR, and Manufacturing. Our product was awarded "Design Win of the Year in 2020" for enabling > $10M in edge server design wins at large enterprise customers.

After 15 years of working in a large tech company, Joel receives many questions about products, strategy, and career. So, in 2021, he started writing and advising in his spare time. Since then,he has worked with over a dozen individuals and companies on various topics. He enjoys talking about customer discovery, technology, product management, and personal growth.

Episode Highlights

00:00 - Introduction to Joel Polanco's career journey
05:23 - Joel's perspective on AI
09:12 - Influential anecdotes and resources in Joel's product career
14:09 - Building products for customer needs
19:35 - Advice for aspiring product managers
24:07 - Embracing a "slash career" and making small bets
29:19 - Overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing fear
34:02 - Being grateful for advancements and pursuing new possibilities

Website: https://www.theinflectionpodcast.com
Apple: https://bit.ly/IFP-ApplePodcasts
Spotify: https://bit.ly/IFP-Spotify
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puOKcTLgh88

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Building Trust and Collaboration: The Story of Disca with Chad Bellin

Anebi Agbo — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:22:00 +0000

Let’s dive in.

Our guest this month is Chad Bellin, Co-Founder of Disca, a software company focused on developing software to solve tough problems. Join us as Chad shares experiences of role models and his grandfather's trucking business and highlights the importance of succession planning in family firms. Chad explores how Disca was founded by partners with complementary skills and based on mutual trust. The conversation covers user interface advancements, integrating technology into businesses, and the value of appropriate tech adoption.

He emphasizes clear communication with remote teams and the role of trust in leadership. He also highlights that Phoenix has such a great ecosystem's for opportunities for entrepreneurs and why it’s so important to have a community around you to support you on your journey.

Chad is an experienced, technology-focused executive specializing in innovation and technology evolution for businesses. Chad has executive-level and management experience across many industries, including blockchain, cybersecurity, online video, data management, e-commerce, training and telecom. Chad is a Co-Founder and Principal at Disca, specializing in software consulting and solutions.

With over 20 years of technical management experience, Chad has led teams for startups and global corporations. He has a passion for building diverse teams and growing future leaders. Chad also embraces change and has been part of leading reorganization and transformation initiatives in many roles. He has been a part of multiple successful exits.

Product Management and Product Design are particular passions. Chad embraces the phrase “as a customer” and is famous for leading exciting whiteboard design sessions. “Systems” and “solutions” are needed to execute complex functionality in simple ways. Chad loves working directly with tech teams to ensure that features are working… “as designed”

A native of Wisconsin, Chad graduated with a Computer Engineering degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee. He is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Episode Highlights

00:00 - The concept of an abundant mindset and the importance of collaboration
04:20 - Personal experiences with role models
09:15 - The importance of succession planning in family businesses
14:55 - The story of launching Disca
20:30 - A revolution in user interfaces and the need for advancements in technology
25:45 - The integration of technology into traditional businesses
31:10 - Managing nearshore versus offshore teams
36:55 - Leadership anecdotes
42:30 - Standing on the shoulders of giants
49:20 - The opportunities for entrepreneurs in the Phoenix ecosystem

Website: https://www.theinflectionpodcast.com
Apple: https://bit.ly/IFP-ApplePodcasts
Spotify: https://bit.ly/IFP-Spotify
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnebiXD

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Building Trust and Finding Balance: Insights from Sean Richards, Founder and CEO of RGB Group

Anebi Agbo — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:21:00 +0000

Let’s dive in.

Our guest this month is Sean Richards, Founder and CEO of RGB Group. Sean is a trusted collaborator who shares his insights on the importance of building trust in relationships, maintaining work-life balance, and finding joy in both personal and professional life. Discover the impact of AI on the workforce and the exciting potential of adding technology to traditional skilled labor businesses. Take advantage of this engaging discussion filled with valuable learnings and future insights.

Sean is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of leadership in the digital services industry. With a multifaceted skill set spanning sales, marketing, operations, and business strategy, Sean drives RGB's growth plans. His vision is clear: to deliver unparalleled customer experiences and to propel businesses forward in an increasingly competitive digital landscape.

Having worked for and with many reputable private, public, large, and small companies over his career, Sean’s expertise and passion provide clear, comprehensive, and effective marketing and operational strategies to businesses looking to accelerate growth.

Episode Highlights

00:00 - Introduction and Sean’s Backstory
02:26 - The Importance of Cultivating a Trusted Reputation
06:11 - Sean's Role as Head of Growth and Quality at Vincit
10:41 - The Value of Trust in Building Relationships
14:21 - AI and its Impact on the Workforce
18:46 - Adding Technology to "Boring" Businesses in the Skilled Labor Sector
22:16 - Wrapping Up

Episode Resources

Sean Richards on LinkedIn
RGB Group Website
Anebi Agbo on LinkedIn
Eikon Labs Website
The Inflection Podcast on Apple Podcasts
The Inflection Podcast on Spotify
The Inflection Podcast on YouTube

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The Making of a Venture Athlete | Dominik Nitsch

Anebi Agbo — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Dominik Nitsch is an entrepreneur, athlete, & writer. Most recently, he built the international business for Sdui, one of Europe's fastest growing EdTech companies. Before that, he bootstrapped a social startup called Linguedo, bringing unemployed nurses from Italy to Germany.

In this episode, you will learn:

How consistency, time management, and energy management are keys to success.
How discipline contributes to the concept of a "venture athlete".
Practical tips for maintaining focus.

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit www.eikonlabs.com

Links:

Dominik Nitsch, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dominiknitsch/

Newsletter - dominiknitsch.substack.com

Website - dominiknitsch.com

BrainFM - https://www.brain.fm/

The Pomodoro Technique - www.pomodorotechnique.com/

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Timestamps for Episode:

00:00:01 - Introduction to Dominik Nitsch
00:00:13 - Dominik's Background and Achievements
00:00:46 - Dominik's Lacrosse Journey
00:01:11 - The Concept of a Venture Athlete
00:02:06 - Overcoming Injuries and Personal Training
00:02:35 - Discussing Injury Causes and Prevention
00:03:39 - The Role of Coaches and Mentors
00:04:31 - Dominik's Diverse Accomplishments
00:05:38 - The Discipline Behind Success
00:06:53 - Consistency and Time Management
00:07:57 - Managing Energy and Health
00:09:11 - The Iceberg of Success
00:10:04 - Eliminating Distractions and Focusing
00:11:18 - Predictions on Tech Addiction and Solutions
00:12:59 - Tools for Focus and Productivity
00:13:10 - The Pomodoro Technique in Practice
00:14:02 - Dominic's Approach to Focus and Work
00:15:16 - Achieving Focused Work Hours
00:16:05 - Defining a Venture Athlete
00:17:46 - Closing Remarks and Future Collaborations --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

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The Story of Uizard | Mathias Davidsen

Anebi Agbo — Wed, 29 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Mathias Davidsen has been working in commercial leadership for the past 8 years. Today, as the Director of Revenue at Uizard (a gen AI startup that empowers product teams to create visuals without design resources), he helps product teams in mid-market and enterprise companies that struggle with accessing design resources.

In this episode, Mathias shares:

The importance of entrepreneurial rigor.
Key leadership lessons about the value of humility, asking questions, and surrounding oneself with talented individuals.
How Uizard stays competitive by continuously executing their vision and adapting to the needs of both small startups and large corporations.

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Mathias Davidsen, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-c-davidsen/

Uizard - Click here

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Timestamps for Episode:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:00:15 - Mathias's Background and Current Role
00:00:51 - Transition from Academia to Entrepreneurial Space
00:01:44 - Concept of Entrepreneurial Rigor
00:02:08 - Pragmatic Optimism in Entrepreneurship
00:03:38 - Leadership Lessons from Career Experiences
00:04:40 - Humility and Team Building in Leadership
00:06:16 - Uizard's Position in Generative AI and Design
00:07:01 - Uizard's Evolution and Market Differentiation
00:07:42 - Staying Competitive in the Gen AI Space
00:08:05 - Vision and Execution at Uizard
00:09:09 - Uizard's Expansion and Feature Development
00:10:32 - User Experience and Iterative Design with Uizard
00:11:12 - Word Association Game
00:12:13 - Upcoming Features and Vision for Uizard
00:13:12 - Closing Remarks and Thanks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

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AI Innovation and Podcast Growth Hacking | Jaeden Schafer

Anebi Agbo — Tue, 14 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Jaeden Schafer, globally recognized as the top AI podcaster, leads the conversation in AI innovation. He hosts the acclaimed podcasts "AI Chat," "AI Applied," and "AI Hustle," attracting over 2 million annual listeners. As CEO of AI Box, Jaeden champions the democratization of AI through a user-friendly no-code app builder and marketplace, making AI accessible to all.

Check out this episode if you want to learn:

The power of podcasting as a medium for audience building and fundraising.
The importance of having a technical co-founder when starting a software company.
The future of media in the age of AI.

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Jaeden Schafer, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/jaeden-schafer/

The AI Chat Podcast - Click here

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

Timestamps for Episode:

00:00:01 - Introduction and Jaeden Welcome
00:00:28 - Podcast Growth and Origin Story
00:00:59 - Transition from Marketing to AI
00:02:02 - Leveraging Podcast for Fundraising
00:02:52 - Building Key Partnerships and Team Roles
00:03:28 - Learning from Software Development Challenges
00:04:35 - Maintaining and Rebuilding the App
00:06:00 - Establishing AI Expertise and Content Curation
00:07:17 - Navigating Social Media Platforms for AI News
00:08:10 - Leveraging LinkedIn for Growth
00:09:12 - Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking in AI
00:10:24 - Building a Media Network and Content Strategy
00:12:19 - AI vs Human-Generated Podcast Content
00:14:01 - Upcoming Launch of AI Box --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

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Productize, Scale & Succeed | Anthony Sarandrea

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Anthony Sarandrea is recognized as one of the top customer generators in the world, specializing in the insurance & financial services space. He recently went through an acquisition by a public strategic company MediaAlpha (NYSE: MAX). He is currently serving on the advisory board of Arizona’s largest VC fund as well as the Colangelo College of Business advisory board for Grand Canyon University (the 3rd largest online University in the US & largest christian University in the US).

Check out this episode if you want to learn:

The value of persistence in achieving your goals
How over-delivering to clients can maximize your business growth
Why you shouldn't sacrifice your personal well-being for the sake of work

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Anthony Sarandrea, Guest

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-sarandrea/

Website - ⁠https://anthonysarandrea.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthonysarandrea/

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

Timestamps for Episode:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Anthony's Background
00:00:30 - Anthony's Origin Story and Motivation
00:03:01 - The Role of Pain in Motivation
00:03:12 - Feature on the Ellen DeGeneres Show
00:04:44 - The Competitive Nature of Anthony's Market
00:05:24 - The Acquisition by MediaAlpha
00:08:39 - Productizing a Service-Based Business
00:11:43 - Key Challenges and Learning Lessons
00:14:39 - Anthony's Philanthropy and Final Thoughts

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The Future of Career Development | Alan Stein

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Alan Stein is the Founder, CEO & Chief Accelerator at Kadima Careers. With over 30 years of leadership experience at Google, Meta, Salesforce, and American Express, Alan knows how to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the job market. He's uniquely skilled at empowering ambitious professionals to land better jobs quickly, confidently and with lots more money.

Check out this episode to learn:

Industry hiring trends and how to navigate being laid off
How underrepresented groups can earn higher paying jobs
The importance of negotiation tactics when accepting a new role

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Alan Stein, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/alanjstein/

Kadima - https://kadimacareers.com/

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

Timestamps for Episode:

00:00:00 - Introduction to The Inflection Podcast
00:00:10 - Alan's Introduction and Kadima Careers
00:00:20 - Origin Story of Kadima Careers
00:00:37 - Alan's Career Background
00:01:10 - Passion for Hiring and Talent Development
00:01:21 - Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
00:01:53 - Meaning of "Kadima" and Company Mission
00:02:04 - Personal Resonance with Career Advancement
00:02:15 - Personalized Approach to Career Services
00:02:42 - Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
00:04:06 - Success Stories from Kadima Careers
00:04:29 - Marissa's Career Transformation
00:06:09 - Kadima Careers' Suite of Services
00:08:17 - Negotiation and Salary Increases
00:08:28 - Mindset Challenges for Job Seekers
00:09:05 - Strategies for Entering the Job Market
00:10:12 - Interview Success Rates
00:10:22 - Hiring Trends and Diversity
00:11:54 - Service Provider Selection and Financial Lessons
00:12:06 - Industry Trends and Layoffs
00:13:10 - Employee Loyalty and Job Security
00:13:42 - Fear and Proactivity in Job Searching
00:14:14 - AI and Its Impact on Jobs
00:14:48 - Fractional Work and Side Hustles
00:15:06 - Pragmatic Optimism in Career Planning
00:15:59 - Stability of Traditional Employment
00:17:08 - The Concept of Pragmatic Optimism
00:17:58 - Reflections on Kadima Careers' Growth
00:18:02 - Learning from Past Business Decisions
00:20:24 - Future Plans for Kadima Careers
00:20:49 - Scaling and Client Onboarding
00:21:33 - Global Accessibility and Pricing
00:22:52 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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Growing an Agency and Trusting Your Team | Sarah Hart

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Sarah Hart is the Founder and Chief Brand Designer at Hart & Co. Sarah has built a successful agency over the past 14 years. Starting as a freelancer, Sarah's entrepreneurial spirit led her to experiment with various projects and despite some failures, she persisted and eventually grew her agency by bringing on a team.

Listen to this episode if you want to learn:

The importance of seeking help and collaboration in business to better serve clients.
How resiliency is key to maintain in the competitive business world.
How business owners can trust their teams without using micromanagement.

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Sarah Hart, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhartcreative/

Hart & Co - http://hartcocreative.com

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

Timestamps for Episode:

00:00:01 - Introduction to Sarah

00:00:46 - Agency Longevity

00:01:02 - Starting Hart & Co.

00:01:39 - Transitioning from Freelancer to Agency

00:02:09 - Scaling the Agency

00:03:01 - First Team Expansion

00:04:17 - Trust and Management

00:05:30 - Company Location and Scaling Internationally

00:07:01 - Agency Evolution

00:08:06 - Building SOPs and Knowledge Transfer

00:10:20 - Personal Growth and Business Evolution

00:13:21 - LinkedIn Strategy and Personal Branding

00:16:03 - Advice for Aspiring Agency Owners

00:17:48 - Team Structure and Hiring Philosophy

00:19:33 - Closing

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Integrating Faith with Finance | Enoch Weng

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Enoch Weng is the CEO & Co-Founder of Rise Above Finance. Enoch is a highly sought after speaker, consultant, and board member for his work in the non-profit and business world. With his unique background blend of entrepreneurship, finance, and the creative arts, Enoch has been pioneering interdisciplinary innovation throughout his career.

Listen to this episode if you want to learn:

The importance of understanding the 'why' behind starting a business.
The power of faith and purpose in business.
How to find meaningful work as an entrepreneur.

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Enoch Weng, Guest

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/enochweng/

Rise Above Finance - ⁠http://www.riseabovefinance.com

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

Timestamps for Episode:

00:00:01 - Introduction to Enoch Weng
00:00:33 - Enoch's Journey from Musician to Business Owner
00:02:35 - Period of Silence and Reflection
00:03:53 - Rise Above Finance's Beginnings
00:04:59 - Testing the Business Model and Faith Integration
00:06:05 - Scaling Beyond Canada
00:07:19 - Leadership and Faith
00:08:46 - Staying Grounded Amidst Growth
00:10:57 - Exciting Developments in Finance and Rise Above Finance
00:14:01 - Advice for Aspiring Business Owners
00:16:00 - Rapid Fire Round

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Scaling a Niche Product | Josh Colter

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Josh Colter is the CEO of CardBoard. With over 15 years of experience building comprehensive and strategic marketing programs in competitive markets, Josh is motivated to lead teams with a solid strategic narrative. Josh is skilled in areas such as Strategic Product Analysis, Business Operations Analysis and C-Suite Level Consulting.

Listen to this episode if you want to learn:

How conducting surveys and analyzing user feedback can lead to more effectively serving customers
How to lead a tech company through various stages of growth and the strategic decisions
How to identify a product's most engaged and loyal users

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Josh Colter, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/joshcolter/

CardBoard - https://cardboardit.com/

To email Josh your feedback on CardBoard, contact him at: josh.colter@cardboardit.com

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

Timestamps for Episode:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Background
00:00:21 - Origin Story of CardBoard
00:01:05 - Venture Funded Companies and Acquisition Growth
00:01:27 - Introduction to SEP and CardBoard Acquisition
00:02:07 - Challenges and Lost Momentum at CardBoard
00:03:06 - Strategic Missteps and Market Focus
00:03:48 - Regaining Momentum and Surfing Analogy
00:04:15 - User Stickiness and Platform Loyalty
00:05:18 - Revitalizing CardBoard and Customer Engagement
00:06:01 - Customer-Centric Product Development
00:07:26 - Engineering Focus and Customer Outcomes
00:08:09 - Growth and User Feedback
00:09:11 - CEO's Multifaceted Role and Empathy
00:10:04 - Customer Centricity and Product Challenges
00:11:08 - Empathy for Product Teams and Engineers
00:12:39 - AI and Tech Innovations at CardBoard
00:13:59 - AI Integration and Product Development
00:15:09 - Advice on Acquiring and Scaling a Company
00:17:42 - Expectations After Acquisition
00:18:26 - Rapid Fire Word Association
00:18:44 - Engaging with CardBoard and User Feedback
00:19:20 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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Krafting User-Centric Products | Yana Welinder

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Yana Welinder is the CEO of Kraftful. Her background as a product leader at various tech companies has provided her with firsthand experience of the challenges faced by product teams. Throughout her journey, she's identified several pain points that product managers and team members encounter while developing products. These insights led her to create Kraftful as a solution for product teams to overcome these challenges and build better products.

Listen to this episode if you want to learn:

How the strategic use of AI can benefit a product
How to deliver innovative solutions tailored to the needs of product teams
How to do things that don't scale

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Yana Welinder, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/ywelinder/

Kraftful - https://www.kraftful.com/

Resource - https://www.ycombinator.com/library/96-do-things-that-don-t-scale

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

Timestamps for Episode:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Yana and Kraftful
00:00:21 - Inflection Points Leading to Kraftful's Birth
00:00:42 - Constant Focus on Product Teams
00:01:03 - Yana's Journey as a Product Manager
00:01:36 - Kraftful's Early Iterations
00:02:17 - Pivots and Product Hunt Launches
00:03:30 - AI Integration and Partnership with OpenAI
00:05:27 - Decision to Focus on a Single Feature
00:06:08 - Communicating Product Changes to Users
00:07:07 - User Base as Early Adopters and Community
00:08:50 - Y Combinator Experience and Benefits
00:09:27 - Doing Things That Don't Scale
00:10:02 - Launching MVP and Handling Growth
00:11:05 - Reflecting on Past Decisions
00:12:00 - Looking Forward and Upcoming Features
00:13:02 - Building User Connection with the Product
00:14:02 - Excitement for Kraftful's Future Developments
00:15:14 - Closing Remarks and Show Notes

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Simplifying Billing Operations | Ruchi Varshney

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Ruchi Varshney is the Co-Founder at Maple Billing. She is passionate about making business billing better by leveraging her extensive technology background and leadership skills built over several years of experience in leading engineering and product teams, developing new products, and growing user bases at large companies like Dropbox and startups like Hearsay Systems.

Listen to this episode if you want to learn:

How vulnerability and trust are key components of building effective teams
How to navigate showing weakness as a female leader
About the intersection of engineering prowess and entrepreneurial spirit

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Ruchi Varshney, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/rvarshney/

Maple Billing - www.maplebilling.com

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

Timestamps for Episode:

00:00:08 - Introduction to the Inflection Podcast
00:00:32 - Meet Ruchi, Co-Founder of Maple Billing
00:01:04 - The Genesis of Maple Billing
00:02:19 - The Value of a Unified View in SaaS
00:03:15 - The Tool Creep Dilemma in Sales
00:03:42 - Transition from Engineer to Founder
00:05:15 - Leadership Lessons and Vulnerability
00:07:14 - Building Trust as a Leader
00:09:21 - Adjusting from Big Corp to Startup
00:11:24 - Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs
00:13:04 - Learning Go-to-Market Fundamentals
00:15:27 - Humility and Customer-Centric Product Building
00:18:02 - Maple Billing's Mission and Invitation to Connect

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Bridging the Gap to European Talent with Dane Vignjevic

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Co-Founder @ Digitanity, Dane Vignjevic.

Dane shares the inspiration behind Digitanity, explaining how the team noticed a need in the industry while working together in IT. They wanted to provide a solution where clients could hire employees through Digitanity, allowing for better management and retention of staff.

Throughout our conversation, Dane emphasizes the importance of cultural fit and the ability to provide clients with employees that are not just a 75% match but a perfect fit for their needs. He also touches on the cost-saving benefits for companies, enabling them to invest more in their local talent by hiring globally.

For those looking to start or grow their own business, Dane's advice is clear: have a solid business plan, be prepared for financial ebbs and flows, and stay positive. He also stresses the importance of knowing when to pivot or even stop if things aren't working out.

Make sure you check out this episode with Dane Vignjevic!

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Dane Vignjevic, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dane-vig/

Digitanity - www.digitanity.com

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

Timestamps for Episode:

00:00:08 - Introduction to the Inflection Podcast
00:00:32 - Welcoming Dane from Digitanity
00:00:54 - Inspiration Behind Digitanity
00:01:17 - Origins and Evolution of Digitanity
00:02:22 - The Employer of Record Model
00:03:58 - Transitioning Teams to Client's Company
00:05:12 - Post-COVID Impact on Remote Work
00:06:02 - Global Talent Access Post-COVID
00:07:27 - Customizing EOR Services
00:08:10 - Adapting to Client Needs
00:09:10 - Overcoming Misconceptions About EOR
00:11:00 - Understanding Client Objectives
00:11:42 - The Story Behind the Name 'Digitanity'
00:12:09 - Anecdotes and Learning Experiences
00:17:10 - Quick Word Association Exercise
00:18:07 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
00:20:11 - Embracing Pragmatic Optimism
00:21:06 - Business Growth in Phoenix, Arizona
00:22:45 - Digitanity's Services Beyond Tech
00:23:07 - Contact Information for Digitanity

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#033 - Lessons from Launching a Successful Open Source Project: The Chakra UI Story with Segun Adebayo

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with the Founder of Chakra UI, Segun Adebayo.

Segun shares his unexpected journey from a designer with no coding experience to the mastermind behind one of the most popular open-source projects out there.

His story began with a simple desire to build a web app for designing resumes, which led him to gather a team and confront the challenges of translating design into code. This experience illuminated the gap between design and development, inspiring him to create Chakra UI to bridge that divide and streamline the development process.

Segun candidly discusses the daunting aspects of open source, from managing a growing community to the constant learning curve presented by contributions from more experienced developers. He emphasizes the importance of drawing boundaries, managing stress, and the necessity of taking breaks to avoid burnout.

Segun leaves us with insights on the importance of rest, delegation, and the magic that can happen when we step back and let our projects breathe.

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss!

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Segun Adebayo, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/thesegunadebayo/

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

Timestamps for Episode:

00:00:08 - Introduction to Inflection Podcast
00:00:37 - Segun Introduction
00:00:55 - Discovering Chakra UI
00:01:48 - The Origin Story of Chakra UI
00:04:07 - Learning Curve and Building Chakra UI
00:06:33 - Early Traction and Open Source Challenges
00:07:25 - Managing Open Source and Community
00:10:02 - Building a Sustainable Open Source Project
00:11:09 - The Community Around Chakra UI
00:13:47 - Monetizing Open Source with Chakra UI Pro
00:16:24 - The Future of Chakra UI and Open Source Projects
00:19:05 - Advice for Launching Open Source Projects
00:20:56 - Personal Insights and Open Source Playbook
00:23:01 - Setting Boundaries in Open Source
00:25:10 - The Reality of Open Source and Financial Expectations
00:26:29 - Personal Management and Recharging
00:28:53 - Closing Remarks and Thanks

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#032 - Harmonizing Chaos and Order: Lessons from Music to Product Management with Cameo Doran

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Product and Technology leader, Cameo Doran.

Cameo shares her unconventional journey from being a musician to becoming a veteran in the product management space. Her story is a testament to the power of adaptability and the unexpected paths our careers can take.

Cameo draws parallels between her time as a musician and her current role, highlighting the importance of collaboration, emotional vulnerability, and the ability to create a safe environment for idea generation—skills that are crucial for a successful product manager.

She shares an impactful analogy between the balance of chaos and order in music and product management, suggesting that sometimes more chaos can lead to better, more innovative outcomes.

Cameo's journey is a powerful reminder that the skills we acquire in one phase of our life can be invaluable in another. For those looking to break into product management or grow as a leader, remember that embracing a learning mindset and understanding the interplay between different aspects of product development are key to success.

Make sure to tune in for this episode with Cameo Doran!

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Cameo Doran, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/cameodoran/⁠⁠

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

Timestamps for Episode:

00:00:08 - Introduction to Inflection Podcast
00:00:45 - Cameo's Journey into Product Management
00:01:17 - Transition from Musician to Product Management
00:03:14 - Parallels Between Music and Product Management
00:05:13 - Music as a Blend of Chaos and Order
00:06:12 - Product Management and Dealing with Chaos
00:07:46 - The Value of Design Thinking in Product
00:08:57 - Encouraging a Culture of Learning in Teams
00:10:50 - Advice for Aspiring Product Managers
00:13:19 - Importance of Technical Understanding for Product Managers

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#031 - Exploring Customer-Centric Product Development with Anna Carmichael

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Product Manager at Kraftful, Anna Carmichael. Anna shares her unique journey into the world of product management, highlighting the value of diverse experiences and the importance of being user-centric.

Anna emphasizes the similarities between sales (where she got her career start) and product management, particularly the focus on understanding and addressing customer needs. Anna shares the value of working for small companies and how the opportunity to wear multiple hats is so valuable.

She also shares insights on upskilling in product management and how resources are valuable tools for continuous learning.

Make sure to check out this episode with Anna Carmichael!

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Anna Carmichael, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anna-carmichael-533114a7/⁠

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

Timestamps for Episode:

00:00:08 - Introduction to Inflection Podcast
00:00:32 - Guest Introduction: Anna Carmichael from Kraftful
00:00:47 - Non-Traditional Paths to Product Management
00:01:35 - Anna's Career Journey from Sales to Product
00:04:09 - The Importance of Empathy in Product Management
00:05:33 - Kraftful's Feedback Aggregation Tool
00:06:21 - Advice for Pivoting to Product Management
00:09:00 - Upskilling as a Product Manager
00:11:41 - Personal Recharge and Work-Life Balance
00:12:51 - Closing Remarks and Thanks

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#030 - The Evolution of Remote Work: Is It Really Over with Kaleem Clarkson

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Chief Operating Officer of Blend Me, Inc. and remote work advocate, Kaleem Clarkson.

Kaleem and I tackle the hot topic of remote work and its evolution post-pandemic. We talk about the drop in remote work from the pandemic to now. Yet despite the decrease, remote work is still prominent in the workplace.

Kaleem shares the challenges of remote work and strategies for overcoming these challenges. We talk about work-life balance and Kaleem explains why it's an unrealistic goal.

Kaleem shares his experience with Blend Me, Inc. and how the company is expanding its' team, looking for consultants to provide on-demand HR leadership to clients.

Tune into this episode and learn the answer to the question, "Is remote work dead?"

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Kaleem Clarkson, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/kaleemclarkson/

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

Timestamps for Episode:

00:00:08 - Introduction to Inflection Podcast
00:00:32 - Is Remote Work Dead?
00:01:10 - Remote Work Statistics Pre and Post-Pandemic
00:01:22 - Motivations Behind Declaring Remote Work Dead
00:02:16 - Hybrid Work and Its Evolution
00:03:18 - The True Spirit of Hybrid Work
00:04:34 - Choice and Flexibility in Hybrid Work
00:05:33 - Challenges of Implementing Remote Work
00:06:13 - Documentation Culture in Remote Work
00:07:06 - Social Connections in Remote Work
00:08:10 - Work-Life Integration vs. Work-Life Balance
00:09:07 - Strategies for Social Connection in Remote Work
00:10:59 - Embracing Work-Life Integration
00:11:23 - Tools for Managing Work-Life Integration
00:12:11 - Reflecting on Integrated Work Days
00:13:17 - The Importance of Documentation and Transparency
00:14:11 - The Psychology of Work-Life Integration
00:15:13 - The Concept of Work-Life Integration
00:16:10 - Managing Feelings of Working Long Hours
00:17:35 - Planning and Reflecting on Daily Achievements
00:18:40 - The Perception of Work Duration in Remote Settings
00:19:01 - Reflecting on Personal and Professional Achievements
00:19:13 - Updates and Opportunities at Blend Me Inc.

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#026 - Finding the Perfect Blend: Product, Market, and Excitement with Rebecca Clyde

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:38:22 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with the Co-Founder & CEO of Botco.ai, Rebecca Clyde.

We discuss Rebecca's journey from working at Intel to becoming an entrepreneur. Rebecca shares that she initially had no plans of going down the entrepreneurship route and simply followed the traditional path of getting a job with a Fortune 500 company, until her passion for entrepreneurship developed.

Rebecca talks about incorporating AI into her workflow and the impact that has made in efficiency. She finds the experience of using AI addictive and states that she never wants to work without it again.

Don't miss this episode with Rebecca Clyde!

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠.

Links:

Rebecca Clyde, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaclyde/⁠

Anebi Agbo, host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

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#029 - Building Confidence and Success In The Tech Industry: The Co.Lab Story with Sefunmi Osinaike

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Co-Founder and CEO at Join: Co.Lab, Sefunmi Osinaike.

Sefunmi shares his background in electrical engineering and his desire to solve the problem of lack of electricity in his home country of Niger. However, he soon realized that the issue was more complex and required addressing political and institutional challenges.

Sefunmi then talks about his fascination with the tech industry, particularly after learning about Dropbox and its focus on user experience. He shares how he started working on a to-do list app, which became a turning point in his career.

He discusses the work and mission of Co.Lab, which is to inspire, upskill, and support individuals in their career journeys, while also giving back to the community and promoting diversity and representation in the tech industry.

Don't miss out on this conversation with an incredible leader!

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Sefunmi Osinaike, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/sefunmiosinaike/

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

Timestamps for episode:

00:00:08-00:00:18 Introduction to the Inflection Podcast.

00:00:18-00:04:40 Intro Sefunmi.

00:04:40-00:07:16 Sefunmi’s career path and how his experience in Nigeria impacted it.

00:07:16-00:08:41 The User Experience as demonstrated by Dropbox.

00:08:41-00:19:56 The importance of showcasing real-world experience and the to-do list app.

00:19:56-00:25:53 The mission and story of Co.Lab.

00:25:53-00:26:10 The future plans and initiatives of Co.Lab.

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#028 - Finding Balance: Navigating Business, Family, and Leisure with Jared Kredit

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with President at K2 Electric, Jared Kredit.

Jared shares his journey in the construction industry, starting from his various roles at K2 Electric to eventually becoming the CEO. He emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community and the value of building relationships.

He also talks about the significance of challenging the status quo and not settling for the norm. He shares examples of how K2 Electric has implemented new approaches in pricing work and pre-manufacturing to improve efficiency and profitability.

To learn more about Jared's journey in the construction industry, his approach to leadership, and his passion for cooking, check out this episode!

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Jared Kredit, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/jared-kredit-a252a04/

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

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#027 - The Future of Work: Human-Centric and Innovative HR Solutions with Saul Sutton

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Founder and Innovator at Letsscale, Saul Sutton.

Saul shares his background in operational excellence and leadership roles at companies like Amazon. He discusses his passion for leading teams and being a guide to others. Saul also talks about the importance of leveraging God-given talents and aligning integrity and intention in business.

He shares his perspective about the future of work and the need for businesses to leverage tools and resources to connect with people. He highlights the significance of understanding behavioral characteristics and creating a supportive environment for employees.

Check out this episode and hear Saul's advice for leaders on building trust, fostering results-oriented relationships, and focusing on significance rather than just success.

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠.

Links:

Saul Sutton, Guest

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/saul-sutton-4a520531/

Anebi Agbo, host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

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#025 - Creating Positive Money Habits for Kids with Nicolle Hood and Annie Shoen

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with the Co-Founders of My First Nest Egg, Nicolle Hood and Annie Shoen.

Nicole and Annie share their journey of creating My First Nest Egg, a financial education app for kids. Inspired by their own children's lack of understanding about money, they embarked on a camping trip where the idea for the app was born.

After extensive research, they realized the need for an app that focused on habit formation and mindset development rather than just teaching about dollars and cents. With the help of a behavioral psychologist, they created an app for young children to cultivate healthy financial habits and a growth mindset.

If you are interested in teaching the next generation about healthy money habits, you do NOT want to miss this episode!

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠.

Links:

Nicolle Hood, Guest

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/nicolle-hood-86b9773/

Annie Shoen, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/annie-shoen-511a74230/

Anebi Agbo, host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

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#024 - Leading with Truth and Grace in the Agile World with Leslie Hill

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with the SVP, Head of Agile Transformation at City National Bank, Leslie Hill.

Leslie is a seasoned leader in the Agile space. She shares her journey into Agile leadership, emphasizing the importance of people over processes and the natural fit she found in Agile due to its focus on relationships.

Leslie recounts her early days of leadership and discusses the bold move her company made during an Agile transformation, which required her to quickly adapt and lead by example. She highlighted the significance of soft skills in Agile roles and the need for those who aren't naturally people-oriented to develop these skills to succeed in Agile environments.

We also talk about the challenges and opportunities for women in tech, with Leslie sharing personal examples. She stresses the importance of having male allies and the courage to engage in uncomfortable conversations to foster growth and change.

Make sure to tune in for this amazing conversation with Leslie Hill.

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠.

Links:

Leslie Hill, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/mrslesliehill/⁠

Anebi Agbo, host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

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#023 - The Art of Data Storytelling with Andrew Esparza

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Andrew Esparza, Founder at Kingdom Analytics.

Andrew shares his journey with Kingdom Analytics, a data analytics company that aims to use data for good and help people. He initially had a background in themed entertainment but noticed a gap in the market when it came to due diligence and information for churches embarking on building projects. This realization led him to start Kingdom Analytics.

One of the key points Andrew talks about is the importance of storytelling in bringing data to life. He mentions that data is often seen as just numbers on a page, and many people struggle to understand how to act on it. However, by incorporating storytelling into data analysis, Andrew and his team at Kingdom Analytics have been able to bridge this gap and provide meaningful insights to their clients.

Check out this episode so you can learn the value of data and how storytelling can make numbers come to life.

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠.

Links:

Andrew Esparza, Guest

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/esparzaace

Anebi Agbo, host

LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

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#022 - Embracing Fear and Shifting Perspectives: Lessons from an Entrepreneur with Natalie Cook

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Natalie Cook, CEO of Copper8 Strategies.

Natalie shares her experience of leaving her corporate job while three months pregnant with her second child, highlighting her motivation to embark on the path of entrepreneurship.

Natalie emphasizes the crucial role of prioritizing mental and physical health in order to achieve career and business success. She highlights the impact of becoming a parent on career decisions, particularly for women, explaining that parenthood often leads to a reevaluation of priorities and a desire to avoid tasks that don't bring joy.

Tune in to hear from this business super nerd and financial strategist.

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit www.eikonlabs.com.

Links:

Natalie Cook, Guest
LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/cooknatalie/

Anebi Agbo, host
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo
Twitter - @A15o_o

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#021 - From New York to Africa: Leaving Corporate Life Behind with Weh’yee Barkon

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Weh’yee Barkon, Co-Founder of Feed Africa and Principal Consultant with Shortlist Professionals.

Weh’yee chats with us during his stay in Africa. He shares his background in startups and how he ended up working with a Brooklyn-based electronic recycler. He discusses his move from New York to California and the decision to pack up and go to Africa to make investments and build businesses.

Weh’yee also delves into the challenges people face when it comes to purpose. He notes that some people are too rigid and materialistic in their planning, while others lack direction and are too loose in their lives. He argues that the middle ground lies in having an overarching purpose or goal, while also being willing to make adjustments along the way.

Join us as we delve into Weh’yee's fascinating story and the adventures he has experienced along the way.

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠.

Links:

Weh’yee Barkon, Guest
LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/wehyeeba/

Anebi Agbo, host
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo
Twitter - @A15o_o

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#020 - From Supply Chain to Aerospace: A Non-linear Career Path with Sandra Yang

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Inflection Podcast, I chat with Sandra Yang Scirpo, Owner of Y4 Consulting and Head of Strategy at Gen.

Sandra is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in driving strategic transformation and fostering business growth. She's worked with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from Fortune 500 executives to small business entrepreneurs, focusing on revenue generation strategy, loyalty programs, and operational excellence.

In our chat, Sandra shares her unique journey into entrepreneurship and discusses the inflection points that have shaped her career. From supply chain management to business development, client success management, and various industries like aerospace and cybersecurity, Sandra's career path has been anything but straightforward.

Sandra also shares tips on how to balance a future-oriented mindset, with being in the moment. Mindfulness and showing appreciation are two of her daily practices.

Tune in to discover how Sandra has navigated these transitions and found success in her own consulting firm.

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠.

Links:

Sandra Yang, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/sandrascirpo/⁠

Anebi Agbo, host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

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#019 - Challenges on the Path to a Four-Day Workweek with Phil McParlane

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:23:25 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I am joined by Phil McParlane, Founder of 4 Day Week. His goal is to build the world's largest job board for jobs with a shorter working week.

We discuss the challenges of parenting and the lack of sleep that comes with it. Phil shares his desire for just one night of eight hours of sleep and reflects on the productivity he has managed despite the sleep deprivation.

Phil talks about his decision to transition to a four-day workweek and explores his motivation behind it. He reflects on his career as a data scientist and the unconventional path he chose.

Tune in to hear more about Phil's journey and the power of the 4 day workweek.

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠.

Links:

Phil McParlane, Guest

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/philmcp/

Website - https://4dayweek.io/

Anebi Agbo, host

LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

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#018 - The Power of Taking a Shot: How One Message Can Change Your Life with Beejal Shah

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I interview Beejal Shah, the president of the North American Division of Launch Ventures.

Beejal has a strong engineering and quantitative finance background, with powerful business management skills. She is motivated to help businesses grow with the right product and engineering team.

During our chat, Beejal shares her journey of growth and leadership as a woman in tech, starting as a software engineer and transitioning to a focus on business and finance. She discusses her experience at American Express and her decision to pursue a Master's degree in Financial Engineering at UCLA.

Tune in to learn more about Beejal's unique journey and insights into the tech industry.

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Links:

Beejal Shah, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/beejal-shah-0a94a659/

Anebi Agbo, host

LinkedIn - ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

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#017 - The Power of a Mission: Changing Lives Through Business with Liliya Valihun

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I sit down with Liliya Valihun, Chairwoman at Hebron IT Academy and HebronSoft.

Born in Ukraine, Liliya is a serial entrepreneur with a kind and open heart. In our conversation, we discuss the origins of the Hebron IT Academy and its mission to provide training and job opportunities to teenage orphans and underprivileged youth in Ukraine.

Liliya emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for these individuals to build stable lives and contribute to the economy, especially during the ongoing Russian invasion. Liliya also touches on the challenges of finding job placements for the academy graduates in local tech companies.

Tune in to hear the inspiring story behind the Hebron ecosystem and its impact on the lives of young people in Ukraine.

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Links:

Liliya Valihun, Guest

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/liliya-valihun-4815a1b2/

Anebi Agbo, host

LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠

Twitter - @A15o_o

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#016 - Empowering Entrepreneurs with No-Code Solutions with Daniel Abebe

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Daniel Abebe, CEO and Co-Founder at HuggyStudio (helping entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs launch their ideas in 4 to 8 weeks).

Daniel shares his journey into the no-code space and how his struggle to start a business without coding skills led him to hire an expensive agency. Despite building a great platform, Daniel quickly realized that simply building it was not enough, as no one came to his business. This pivotal moment spurred him to explore the world of no-code.

We talk about Daniel's original motivation of using and teaching Bubble, and how he became a leading Bubble developer. What started as a necessity, became his strength and primary selling point in his career.

Tune in to learn more about Daniel's background, motivations, and the innovations he has brought to the no-code industry.

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Links:

Daniel Abebe, Guest
LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/abebedaniel/

Anebi Agbo, host
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo
Twitter - @A15o_o

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#015 - Unbundling Traditional Education for Online Learning with Alex Peck

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with the CEO of altMBA, Alex Peck. We discuss his journey working for Seth Godin and the decision he made to do something different from the traditional school path.

Alex talks about his career journey and how it wasn't the typical trajectory. He shares how learning has been a key characteristic that has helped him most over the years. His experience as a Creative Director, Chief Technology Officer, and owner have given him insight into business and how to be a caring people leader.

Alex discusses the challenges of maintaining a remote team and how collaboration is key so that communication does not become flat. In his work at altMBA, Alex sees the value of remote learning and how it has created a ripple effect across many industries.

Tune in to this episode with Alex and find out how you too can stay a lifelong learner.

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Links:

Alex Peck, Guest
LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/alxpck/

Anebi Agbo, host
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo
Twitter - @A15o_o

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#014 - Scaling and Teaching: Lessons from 17 Years in Design with Anthony Ferrara

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Inflection Podcast, I chat with Anthony Ferrara, Principal at Oxy (web software, branding, mobile app and website design). We discuss creativity and what Anthony has learned in the design process that led him to where he is today.

Anthony started design when he was 15 and has been a freelance designer most of his career. Mentors have played an important role in how Anthony has learned to run his own agency. He is proud of the high quality work and positive culture moments he sees in his team.

In one of my favorite segments of this episode, Anthony shares the stages of learning and emphasizes the importance of recognizing that improvement takes time and effort. He shares his own experience of going through the stages of learning in various subjects, such as running a business and in leadership. He explains that recognizing these stages has helped him not to quit too early because he understands that learning and improvement are necessary processes.

You do not want to miss this episode with Anthony Ferrara!

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit www.eikonlabs.com.

Links:

Anthony Ferrara, Guest
LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/andtheknee/

Anebi Agbo, host
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo
Twitter - @A15o_o

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#013 - From Idea to Industry: The Rise of Podcasting and the Birth of Zvook with Anna Ratala

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In the episode of the Inflection Podcast, I sit down with Anna Ratala, CEO & Founder of Zvook. Anna is a business leader, tech enthusiast, entrepreneur and storyteller at heart. I believe you will be inspired by her story!

Anna shares about her journey from Singapore to America and how her entrepreneurial story began. She emphasizes the importance of being selective about whose advice you are listening to and trusting one's own decision-making process.

Previously the Founder and Head of Slush Singapore (a leading tech startup event and a global movement), Anna shares how she got funded and the challenges she had to overcome in that process.

Overall, we talk about the idea that trusting oneself and relying on personal judgment are crucial for making progress and achieving success.

Check out this episode and learn from this amazing powerhouse leader, Anna Ratala.

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit www.eikonlabs.com.

Links:

Anna Ratala, Guest
LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/annaratala/

Anebi Agbo, host
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo
Twitter - @A15o_o

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#012 - Building Collaborative Ecosystems and Businesses with Melissa Armas

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Inflection Podcast, I chat with Melissa Armas, the Founder and CEO of AZ Collab. We discuss Melissa's journey and the inflection points that led her to where she is today.

Melissa shares her experiences as a serial expat. Having lived and and worked in six different countries, she has witnessed the power of diversity and how global perspectives can assist in solving local problems.

In 2017, Melissa started AZBI. The Arizona Blockchain Initiative (AZBI) is a Tech-Ed Nonprofit focused on the social impact of decentralized technology, empowering communities by delivering access to knowledge and opportunities.

She has a passion for women in leadership, and believes that being a woman in any space comes with an extra set of skills. In this episode, Melissa discusses her transition into the tech world and the importance of being a lifelong learner.

Tune in to learn more from this execution architect and servant leader.

This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit www.eikonlabs.com.

Links:

Melissa Armas, Guest
LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-p-armas/

Anebi Agbo, host
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo
Twitter - @A15o_o

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#011 - Crafting a Safer World for Travelers: A Conversation with Isaiah Lopez

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:04:00 +0000

In this episode of The Inflection podcast, I sit down with Isaiah, founder of OZZI, a company building innovative travel solutions, such as their flagship global travel safety app.

With a vision rooted in his personal experiences and a deep-seated desire to foster a safer world, Isaiah has spent two decades leveraging the power of AI to bridge the gaps between private and global public safety.

From his early encounters with neighborhood violence to developing award-winning technology for the Department of Defense, Isaiah's journey is a testament to the transformative power of lived experience.

As an information junkie and a technical expert with a knack for operational excellence, Isaiah has mastered the art of solving big problems with ambiguous inputs. His comprehensive experience leading global teams and driving solutions with omni-platform technologies has culminated in the creation of AI products that have reached over 50 million users across 200 global markets, transcending language and cultural barriers with translations in 9 different languages in B2B, B2G, and B2C environments.

His story is one of resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of solutions to some of our time's most pressing public safety, community, and business challenges.

Join us as we delve deep into Isaiah's world, exploring the nuances of building meaningful and data-driven relationships and the role of AI in shaping a safer, more connected world.

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#010 - Accounting for Ambition: Tony Wilson on Building Your Own Path

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, I catch up with Tony Wilson, a man on a mission to empower entrepreneurs by simplifying accounting woes. He founded his own CPA firm, which he launched after being part of "The Great Resignation" of 2021.

Tony's love for small business began in 2010 when he and his brother started a photography & design venture. While his brother was the creative force, Tony discovered his knack for the business side of things. After working in the accounting industry from 2014 to 2021 and becoming a CPA in 2015, he decided to chase his dream job.

He took the bold step of leaving a well-established company, not out of dissatisfaction, but because he realized there's never a "right time" to pursue your dreams. Now, he's living that dream and loves to share his passion for teaching and zest for life with others.

Quote: "Illuminate the path to a more abundant life through education, and spark action with creativity and joy."

Links:

Tony Wilson, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-wilson-cpa/

Website - https://www.accquip.com/

Anebi Agbo, Host

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo

Twitter - @A15o_o

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#009 - Yvonne Carlson - Unpacking the Future: AI, Ethics, and Leadership

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 22:17:04 +0000

Join me in this engaging episode of the Inflection Podcast as I sit down with Yvonne, the insightful and innovative CTO of Global Media Outreach, where she leverages broad tech leadership expertise from roles like VP at Unite Life and Director at FaithTech Chicago.

She is an active IEEE Computer Society member committed to blending faith and technology. Serving on the Missional AI and the National Religious Broadcasters Digital Media committees, she propels innovation at Global Media Outreach, enhancing their mission to spread Jesus Christ's message.

Our conversation delves into the world of technology, exploring the critical inflection points in Yvonne's remarkable journey.

She shares candid reflections on being a female leader in the tech industry, offering insights and encouragement for those looking to navigate this dynamic field, and much more!

Links:

Yvonne Carlson, Guest

LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ycarlson/

Twitter - @designth1nker

Anebi Agbo, host

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo
Twitter - @A15o_o

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#008 - Arjun Mahadevan - Paving Paths to Success with Doola

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 03:48:19 +0000

In today's episode, I chat with Arjun about his journey and his mission to help founders worldwide get a shot at success by enabling them to launch a US company from anywhere in the world.

He is the CEO of doola.com, your trusted partner for confidently launching a US company from anywhere in the world.

Previously he was Co-founder at Standups.io. Before that, Arjun started on the Data & Analytics team at Dropbox before moving to Product Manager on the Growth team. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and completed a dual degree between The Wharton School and The College of Arts and Sciences, concentrating in Statistics and majoring in Mathematics.

Outside work, he's into health & fitness, nutrition, and Boston sports.

He's active on Twitter.

Quote: "Life is too short not to shoot your shot. Go for asymmetric upside and remember, it's never too late to turn your dream idea into your dream business."

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#007 - Ian Peterman - Conscious Design

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:29:51 +0000

Ian Peterman is enthusiastic about green technology, the great outdoors, and space. He is committed to developing innovative technologies that can improve people's lives. After working as an engineer and designer for over a decade in startups and at companies such as HP, he founded the Peterman Design Firm. It began as a one-man operation in his garage and has now grown into a team of experts who offer various services to help clients achieve their full potential.

In today's episode, we explore some of Mr. Peterman's motivations and peel back the layers of his conscious design process.

Ian's info:

Social handle(s):

Linkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianpeterman/

Website(s):

Anebi's info:

Social handle(s):

Linkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo/⁠

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#006 - Cory Berg - Developing Leadership Muscle

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 23:43:24 +0000

Cory is an experienced engineering leader and CTO who is enthusiastic about creating exceptional products. His focus is on aiding technology leaders in improving their skills, developing excellent software, mending inefficient procedures, and facilitating organizational transformations.

In today's episode, we dive into Cory's background starting off as a coder and working his way through to leadership roles. We take a look at his evolution from an individual contributor to a tech leader.

A notable quote from the episode is, "The craft to success is never a straight line..."

Cory's info:

Social handle(s):

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecoryberg/

Website(s):

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecoryberg

Anebi's info:

Social handle(s):

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo/

Website(s):

Linktree - https://ane.bi

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#005 - Tom Nearing - A decade of stories

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 23:30:16 +0000

Tom Nearing's path has been anything but traditional. From Ranch hand to recruiting, to co-working space mogul, to app development...

One thing is clear in Tom's story... He's adept at connecting with others and building epic things along the way.

He started Story Partners with the belief that there is nothing more compelling than our stories! Story Partners help companies and individuals find each other by discovering the power in their own stories.

Tom is very much an HR and Culture geek passionate about seeing businesses continue to experience a paradigm shift as they grow and evolve in this area.

Tom's social handle(s):

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-nearing-peopleschamp/

Website(s):

- https://www.storypartners.io/

Anebi's social handle(s):

- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo/

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/A15o_o

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#004 Tammy Bjelland - Future of Work

Tue, 23 May 2023 16:00:42 +0000

Tammy works at the intersection of the future of learning and the future of work.

She has over 16 years of experience in higher education, edtech, publishing, and corporate training.

Today, she is the founder and CEO of Workplaceless, the world’s leading training provider on remote/virtual/digital work skills.

- Social handle(s):

twitter: @tammybjelland

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tbjelland/

- Website(s):

- www.workplaceless.com www.smallstacks.io

- Remote work dictionary https://www.workplaceless.com/blog/remote-work-dictionary

- 4 main types of workplace flexibility blog: https://www.workplaceless.com/blog/guide-to-workplace-flexibility

Host's social handle(s):

- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo/

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/A15o_o

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#003 - Tara Horstmeyer - making the leap to Linkedin Content Creation

Tue, 23 May 2023 16:00:20 +0000

Tara Horstmeyer is a LinkedIn Trainer and Executive Ghostwriter. She has spent her career developing people into leaders and stories into brands. After a nearly 20-year career journey as an award-winning editor, writer, and leader, she has a knack for understanding what it takes to produce impactful content and work with impactful executives. Her passion is helping leaders and teams build authentic, powerful, and engaging personal brands on LinkedIn through 1:1 and group training, workshops, ghostwriting, and content consulting.

Tara's Contact info:

Linkedin - ⁠linkedin.com/in/tarahorstmeyer⁠
Email - tara@happywordssell.com
Website - happywordssell.com

Anebi's Info:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/A15o_o

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#002 - Shawn Bork on Fitness, Food, and Family

Mon, 09 May 2022 04:02:00 +0000

Shawn Bork is an entrepreneur currently based in Barrington, Illinois.
At the age of 15, he started getting into fitness and the art of creating and experimenting with delicious food.
12 years later, he is now a certified personal trainer, a personal chef & owner of a meal prep service (Essential Kitchen).

Starting out with small cooking duties in kitchens to becoming a recognized kitchen manager in Arizona, to training over 200 people and counting, the journey has been nothing short of amazing.

Shawn's mission on earth is to provide a healthy sustainable lifestyle through the necessary steps of fitness & nutritional guidance.

Website: wfpbessentialkitchen.com
IG: Shawn Ron Bork
Snapchat: @ShawnBork
Facebook: Shawn Ron Bork

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#001 - Ty Fujimura - overcoming your fears and growing a business

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 02:02:13 +0000

Starting (and growing) a web design business can be a long, painful, exhausting — yet rewarding process. In this episode, I chat with Ty Fujimura, CEO of Cantilever Web Design and Development. Ty talks about his experience growing a thriving business.

Website: https://www.cantilever.co/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyfujimura/

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