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How Google's Youngest-Ever Hire Launched an AI Company Backed by Mark Cuban Sep 11, 2019

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At age 19, Falon Fatemi became known as Google's youngest-ever hire. She's also the daughter of two immigrant entrepreneurs, and after leaving Google, she founded her own AI company. Backed by Mark Cuban, Node aims to use deep learning to analyze relationships between people and companies, then pinpoint sales, marketing and recruiting opportunities for those companies. In this episode, Fatemi talks landing a job in big tech, AI and data policies and how to give an A+ pitch.

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When Told It Couldn't Be Done, the Founder of Hint Water Wasn't Afraid to Ask 'Why Not?' Sep 04, 2019

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Learn the mindset that helped Kara Goldin turn a simple idea into an empire boasting more than $100 million in sales.

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Here's Why Bedding Company Boll and Branch Expanded Into the Hyper-Competitive World of Online Mattresses Aug 28, 2019

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Surprised by How Customers Were Using His Website, This Entrepreneur Created a Whole New Business Aug 21, 2019

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Dusty Stutsman, co-founder of Night Out, on recognizing those great ideas that are staring you right in the face.

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How This Farmer Entrepreneur Is Literally Growing Her Profits Aug 14, 2019

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The Meal Kit Company Thrives Because Its Founder Focuses on Defensibility Aug 07, 2019

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A Monk-Turned-Financial Advisor on Mindful Money Management Jul 31, 2019

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In his 20 years as a monk, Doug Lynam saw financial suffering firsthand -- in his teaching community and in monastery guests, not to mention the monastery itself. Lynam decided to take a leap and pivot to a career as a financial advisor, then helped pull his community out of bankruptcy. Now, Lynam aims to help people learn mindful money management and provide clear, step-by-step guidance on how to grow a “little bit” wealthy. In this episode, he shares actionable strategies for doing just that.

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This Immigrant Entrepreneur and DACA Recipient Raised Over $15 Million in Funding Jul 24, 2019

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Google, eBay, Tesla, Yahoo, AT&T: These companies were all founded, completely or in part, by immigrants -- who also account for close to 30 percent of all new entrepreneurs in the U.S., the highest share in 20 years. Victor Santos, who emigrated from Brazil at age 12, is one of them. Santos launched Airfox, a mobile financial services company for individuals in emerging markets, and he's also a DACA recipient. While fundraising, Santos had to grapple with how many investors view immigrants.

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Want to Be Healthier and Happier? Just Change One Thing, Says Fit Men Cook's Kevin Curry Jul 17, 2019

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The founder of the 2 million+ member community Fit Men Cook talks about his unexpected pivot in lifestyle and business.

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This Co-Founder Wants People With Food Allergies to Feel Safer at the Dinner Table Jul 10, 2019

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Shireen Yates is the CEO of Nima, the maker of a device that tests for gluten and peanuts.

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