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Andrew Nichols - Head of Solutions Architecture at Samsung | Protecting Mission-Critical Business Data Sep 21, 2022

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Andrew Nichols has been a Technical Pre-Sales Engineer for Samsung for 8 years and has been focused on delivering secure mobile solutions to many brands and companies you recognize. He is focused on living an independent and eco-friendly lifestyle with his family; growing food for the year, raising a flock of chickens, harvesting rainwater, and collecting solar energy to power his EV and E-Bike.

Andrew graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Informatics and a focus on Information Assurance which spearheaded his interest in the world of privacy and security. Currently, Andrew has been volunteering and leading an organization in his community known as the ReMakery which is dedicated to helping teach and perform repairs for broken items in his community, as well as investigating using tech and techniques to turn trash into desirable products and objects.

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➡️ Talking Points⁣

00:00 - Intro

03:07 - Andrew Nichols's origin story

05:26 - What was the first job that allowed Andrew Nichols to start learning about what he’s doing now?

10:03 - Why did Andrew pursue a field that is mission critical?

12:45 - The current environment for corporate security

24:39 - Solving human problems regarding corporate security

31:57 - How do people get attacked and how is their security compromised in an organization?

42:40 - Some mobile security cases that weren't set up properly

45:10 - Why did Samsung want to champion security?

49:10 - What differentiates Samsung Knox from other mobile security systems?

54:43 - What were some of the most interesting deployments made by Andrew Nichols?

1:00:39 - Some new things that will prevail in mobile security in the next 5 years

1:09:27 - Where can people connect with Andrew Nichols?

1:10:55 - What keeps Andrew up at night?

1:13:51 - The biggest challenge Andrew has ever faced in his life

1:16:51 - The most impactful person in Andrew's life

1:19:15 - A book, podcast, or source to learn from recommended by Andrew Nichols

Kate Bradley - Founder & CEO of Lately.ai | The Future of Content Marketing With AI Sep 13, 2022

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Kate Bradley Chernis is the Founder & CEO of Lately – A.I. which learns which words will get you the most engagement and re-purposes video, audio, and text into dozens of social posts containing those words.

As a former rock 'n' roll dj, Kate served 20 million listeners as Music Director and on-air host at Sirius/XM. She’s also an award-winning radio producer, engineer, and voice talent with 25 years of national broadcast communications, brand-building, sales, and marketing expertise. What she learned on the radio about the neuroscience of music helps fuel Lately's artificial intelligence.

Prior to founding Lately, Kate also owned a marketing agency that got Walmart a 130% ROI, YoY for three years.

In addition, Kate's appeared as a guest speaker on hundreds of sales, marketing, and entrepreneurial podcasts and has led presentations for Walmart, National Disability Institute, IRS, United Way Worldwide, SaaStr, SXSW, Content Marketing Institute, HubSpot, Harvard University, Columbia University, NYU, and others.

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https://twitter.com/LatelyAIKately/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebradley/

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➡️ Talking Points⁣

00:00 - Intro

02:48 - Kate Bradley's origin story

14:25 - How does Kate Bradley do content marketing so well and what role does AI play?

32:38 - How did Kate start Lately.ai and what did she do with the money her company raised in the beginning?

41:34 - Marketing problems Kate is solving

46:05 - How is AI important and applicable for smaller content creators?

49:59 - How did Gary Vaynerchuk use Lately.ai?

58:20 - Where can people connect with Kate Bradley?

58:52 - The biggest challenge Kate has ever faced in her life

59:27 - The most impactful person in Kate's life

59:48 - Kate Bradley's book or podcast recommendation

1:00:07 - What would Kate tell her 20-year-old self and what does success mean to her?

Steve White - President & Special Counsel to the CEO of Comcast | How To Be Uncompromising Sep 12, 2022

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As President of Comcast’s West Division for eleven years, Steve White created a culture defined by Working Together To Win Together. Driven by continuous learning, radical responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Comcast’s West Division became a pacesetter by delivering industry-leading results. Steve White was responsible for all Comcast Cable operations in the Western U.S., leading nearly thirty thousand employees, serving almost ten million customers, and driving annual revenue of nearly $18 billion.

Steve launched his Comcast career in 1996 as Regional Vice President, invigorated by a successful tenure at Colgate-Palmolive where he managed the overall toothbrush business to register a 430% net sales increase. A commitment to his why and the influence of mentors enabled him to demonstrate consistent growth for his teams and divisions, which led to increasing leadership responsibilities.

Today, Steve applies that same winning philosophy to his new post as President, Special Counsel to the CEO of Comcast.

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➡️ Talking Points⁣

00:00 - Intro

04:07 - Steve White's origin story

08:15 - Why was “Uncompromising” the title of Steve's book?

09:27 - At what point in his life did Steve discover his purpose?

17:08 - What is meant by a “Table of Prosperity”?

20:12 - The tactics Steve White uses to manage his organization

27:09 - Best hiring tactics

31:26 - Focusing on the real prize and how it keeps you aligned with your purpose

33:32 - “Living life like a learning lab”

37:31 - The significance of Steve White embracing a crooked path in life

40:35 - How does Comcast look at innovation and evolution as an organization?

49:06 - Which path from Steve's book resonates with him the most?

54:23 - Where can people connect with Steve White?

55:49 - The biggest challenge Steve ever faced in his life

56:15 - The most impactful person in Steve White's life

56:42 - Steve White’s book or podcast recommendation

57:28 - What would Steve tell his 20-year-old self?

57:59 - What does success mean to Steve White?

Ian Clifford - Director, CEO & Founder of FuelPositive | Clean and Sustainable Carbon-Free Fuel Sep 04, 2022

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Ian Clifford is the Director, CEO, and Founder of FuelPositive Corp. He has over 25 years of experience in the fields of technology and marketing and has successfully led the company to global brand recognition through its unique energy solutions.

Since 2006, Mr. Clifford has raised over $50 million in equity financing for FuelPositive. He also co-founded digIT Interactive, a full-service internet marketing company serving Fortune 500 clients, which he sold at the market's peak in 2000.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliffordian/

https://www.instagram.com/fuel_positive/

https://fuelpositive.com/

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➡️ Talking Points⁣

00:00 - Intro

03:46 - Ian Clifford's origin story

07:18 - What was Ian Clifford’s mindset while building something that had never been done before?

13:28 - Why is there so much focus on battery technology in the EV industry?

23:35 - Taking the idea of using ammonia as fuel to market

29:48 - Ian Clifford’s vision for his company

31:50 - Finding the right people to hire or work with

36:02 - What impact does Ian want his company to have on the world?

37:47 - Where can people connect with Ian Clifford?

40:10 - The most significant challenge Ian Clifford has overcome in his life

42:23 - One person who had a huge impact on Ian's life

44:03 - Ian Clifford’s book or podcast recommendation

46:02 - What would Ian Clifford tell his 20-year-old self?

47:30 - What does success mean to Ian Clifford?

Jose Muñoz - Co-Founder of Wondermed | Healing Mental Health With Psychedelics Sep 02, 2022

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Jose Munoz is the co-founder and managing director of Wondermed, a health-tech company empowering people's inner healers through psychedelic medicine; starting with low-dose oral ketamine lozenges. Jose combines his international experience in business and physics to develop business models that generate positive impact.

Previously building self-sustained desalination plants in underdeveloped countries, he has shifted his focus to healing mental health disorders with the help of psychedelic medicine. Raising $5.6M to date in their seed round, he is determined to push the boundaries of our imagination to make long-lasting changes in the world.

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https://www.wondermed.com/

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00:00 - Intro

02:35 - What is Jose Aycart's origin story?

07:20 - The market's reaction to when Jose started building his company

13:00 - What are psychedelics, why are they trending & what is their history?

16:37 - Ryan Magnuson's role in psychedelics

17:39 - How can someone's life be changed and influenced by psychedelics?

19:23 - The difference between psychedelics and meditation

24:30 - How do psychedelics work and are positive outcomes guaranteed?

29:41 - Does this ketamine improve neuroplasticity and can it be fast-tracked?

34:33 - What is the protocol someone will go through once they start using ketamine?

36:23 - Is a person lucid when he's under the influence of ketamine?

38:22 - Results of using ketamine

41:17 - Potential negatives and positives of using ketamine

43:18 - How do psychedelics affect someone’s decision-making and personal life?

46:07 - What is the immediate step someone should take to figure out whether they should look into psychedelics?

48:45 - Building a ketamine company and managing everything from the first day onwards

53:49 - Finding funds and angel investors for a business in a super niche category

59:04 - What are the efficiencies of the products that come to the market?

1:01:03 - The responsibility of changing someone’s life

1:04:24 - Will other drugs/medicines become legalized to some extent?

1:08:36 - “Human evolution vs technological revolution”

1:09:54 - What’s next after Wondermed for Jose Munoz?

1:11:53 - The meaning of life and how to find purpose in living

1:14:27 - Opportunities at Wondermed

1:15:35 - How can people connect with Jose Munoz?

1:16:20 - What keeps Jose up at night?

1:16:45 - What's the biggest challenge Jose Munoz has overcome in his personal life?

1:17:42 - One person who had a major impact on Jose Munoz's life

1:18:20 - Jose Munoz’s book or podcast recommendation

1:19:34 - What would Jose Munoz tell his 20-year-old self?

1:19:49 - What does success mean to Jose Munoz Aycart?

Ian Tien - CEO & Co-Founder of Mattermost | Open Source Platforms vs Closed Source Platforms Aug 24, 2022

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➡️ About The Guest⁣

Ian Tien is CEO and co-founder of Mattermost, Inc., which delivers high trust collaboration to leading enterprises on a vibrant open source platform. Thousands of companies trust Mattermost for vital communications across the web, PC, and phone, with archiving, search, and integrations with hundreds of business applications. Ian has also won the 2018 Gartner Cool Vendor Award.

Ian previously founded SpinPunch, Inc., an award-winning online video game company whose titles were played by millions of people across 190 countries. He was formerly VP of Product at Flickme, a movie streaming startup backed by Sequoia Capital, Warner Brothers, and Sony Pictures. Before that, he ran product management for Microsoft’s SkyDrive and Windows Live Photos services (now "OneDrive") and was product management lead for Hotmail (now "Outlook.com"). Prior, he led engineering teams for Microsoft Office in its enterprise software business across SharePoint and business intelligence product lines.

Ian holds over a dozen patents in analytic applications and is an alumnus of the University of Waterloo, where he worked at Trilogy Software during school, and the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he served as a teaching assistant for Andy Grove and Myron Scholes.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/iantien/

https://mattermost.com/

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➡️ Talking Points⁣

00:00 - Intro

03:39 - Ian Tien's origin story

04:35 - What was the career journey that brought Ian Tien to Mattermost?

10:22 - What is the concept of open source and how was it important for Ian?

16:00 - Conversations with VCs who are investing in an open source company

22:45 - Is an open source program more secure than a closed source program?

28:23 - What was Ian Tien's customer acquisition strategy?

31:12 - How to find, scale up, and maintain great talent?

36:54 - Ian’s advice for entrepreneurs regarding open source companies

39:49 - Evolving trends and common practices of remote work

42:54 - Which software companies have done remote work well before Ian’s company?

46:27 - Where does Ian Tien want to take Mattermost in the next 5 to 10 years?

47:26 - How can people connect to Ian Tien?

47:49 - Is there anything Ian Tien would like to redo in his career?

48:34 - What keeps Ian up at night?

49:08 - What was the worst point in building Mattermost and how did Ian overcome it?

50:41 - The biggest challenge Ian Tien ever faced in his personal life

52:01 - The most impactful person in Ian Tien’s life

53:42 - Ian’s book or podcast recommendation

54:00 - What would Ian Tien tell his 20-year-old self?

54:14 - What does success mean to Ian Tien?

Gigi Robinson - Full-Time Content Creator | Body Positivity & Chronic Illness Advocacy Aug 21, 2022

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Gigi Robinson is a popular digital content creator, digital artist, chronic Illness & mental health advocate, and a Sports Illustrated Swim Model. She is known for many things. From being a finalist in the Sports Illustrated Swim Search to her advocacy in the chronic illness and body positivity spheres, all the way to NFT research and navigating life as a small business owner. With features in Bustle, Business Insider, Forbes, and Vogue Business, Gigi combines beauty and brains as GenZ’s forefront thought leader in the content creation space.

Robinson is a natural inspiration to her viewers. Having been diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome at the age of 14, Gigi knows how hard it is to be different. However, her lively spirit, positive demeanor, and elevated work ethic have made her and her Spotify Live Podcast “Everything You Need Is Within” an instant hit. Listeners of her podcast have the opportunity to learn how to become their own advocates, challenge the status quo and dominate in professional settings. Gigi truly has everything you need to unlock your inner girl boss.

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00:00 - Intro

03:37 - Gigi Robinson's origin story

04:53 - When did Gigi start working?

10:21 - Overcoming your insecurities

15:09 - How did Gigi have self-awareness and figure out her “why” at such a young age?

17:32 - When did Gigi Robinson's hobby become her passion?

24:36 - Why do people hesitate to put themselves out there?

29:45 - Quitting your job and starting up your own company

37:52 - Monetizing your content

42:10 - Gigi Robinson’s content mechanism

48:42 - Opportunities on different platforms

51:11 - How does Gigi navigate through creative burnout?

55:46 - The biggest stress Gigi faced as a full-time content creator

1:00:52 - Advice for the people who are negotiating with bigger brands

1:04:43 - Where do people start with PR?

1:09:18 - What advice would Gigi give to new content creators?

1:13:33 - What impact does Gigi want to have on the world through her content?

1:15:05 - Where can people connect to Gigi Robinson?

1:15:54 - What keeps Gigi up at night?

1:17:02 - The biggest challenge Gigi faced in her life

1:18:20 - A person who has had a major impact on Gigi’s life

1:19:21 - Gigi Robinson’s book or podcast recommendation

1:20:02 - What would Gigi Robinson tell her younger self?

1:21:02 - What does success mean to Gigi Robinson?

Setting Boundaries To Avoid BURNOUT Aug 17, 2022

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Entrepreneurship is a high-stress, all-consuming job. It's not for the faint of heart, or those without an iron will. That's because, for the most part, you are forging a new path with no model to follow. There are no guarantees; the only constant is change.

There's no question that this type of work can be highly rewarding. But because it is so involved, it's also incredibly easy to get burned out. (Entrepreneurial burnout is a real thing, and it's not pretty).

That's why it's so important to set boundaries for yourself – both in your professional and personal life. I learned a few important lessons about this in a recent interview with CEO and bestselling author, Melissa Urban.

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Kute Blackson - CEO of Blackson Group | The Magic of Surrender Aug 16, 2022

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Kute Blackson is the author of the national bestselling book You.Are.The.One. and is widely considered the next generation leader in the field of personal development by everyone ranging from Larry King, Jack Canfield, Marianne Williamson, and more. He has been featured on Larry King Now, Fox and Friends, Dr. Drew, and Inc magazine call him ‘The Mindfulness Guru Billionaires Go To For Advice’.

A charismatic visionary and transformational teacher, Kute Blackson offers a fresh, bold look at spiritual awareness for a whole new generation. Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute's multicultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and a Ghanaian father has spanned four different continents. His unique lineage lay the foundation for his approach to breaking down barriers and unlocking an individual's true gifts and greatness.

For over 20 years, Kute Blackson has been inspiring audiences around the world. From the first time he spoke in front of 3,000 people at age 8, to speaking in over 300 venues by age 18, to helping organizations develop authentic leadership and achieve extraordinary performance over the last decade. His electrifying presentations, not only offer real-world practical ideas and soul-stirring wisdom, but also ignite the heart, and inspire courageous action.

His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically, and fulfill their true life’s purpose.

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https://twitter.com/kuteblackson/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kute-blackson-35755519/

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00:00 - Intro

03:33 - Kute Blackson's origin story

19:38 - How to deprogram yourself and remove all the negativity from your life

37:15 - How to find your purpose in life

50:45 - Mindset, courage, and getting out of your own way

1:05:41 - Importance of embracing death and understanding your own mortality

1:11:53 - What does Kute Blackson want his legacy to be?

1:12:32 - Where can people connect to Kute Blackson?

1:14:15 - What keeps Kute Blackson up at night?

1:14:49 - The biggest challenge Kute Blackson has overcome in his life

1:15:44 - Kute Blackson’s mentor

1:16:46 - Any book or podcast recommended by Kute Blackson

1:17:03 - What would Kute Blackson tell his 20-year-old self?

1:17:28 - What does success mean to Kute Blackson?

Stephen M. R. Covey - Bestselling Author & Keynote Speaker | How to Trust and Inspire Aug 15, 2022

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Stephen M. R. Covey is a New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The SPEED of Trust—The One Thing That Changes Everything. He is the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, which, under his stewardship, became the largest leadership development company in the world. Stephen led the strategy that propelled his father’s book, Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, to become one of the two most influential business books of the 20th Century, according to CEO Magazine.

As President and CEO of Covey Leadership Center, Stephen nearly doubled revenues while increasing profits by 12 times. During that period, the company expanded worldwide into over 40 countries, significantly increasing the brand's and enterprise's value. The company was valued at $2.4 million when Stephen was named CEO, and, within three years, he had grown shareholder value to $160 million in a merger he orchestrated with Franklin Quest to form FranklinCovey.

Stephen co-founded CoveyLink, a consulting practice, which focuses on enabling leaders and organizations to increase and leverage trust to achieve superior performance.

Stephen recently merged CoveyLink with FranklinCovey, forming the Global Speed of Trust Practice, where Stephen serves as Global Practice Leader.

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https://www.instagram.com/stephenmrcovey/

https://twitter.com/StephenMRCovey/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-m-r-covey-6400191a5/

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00:00 - Intro

03:50 - Stephen M. R. Covey's origin story

09:23 - “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, how has this book remained influential to date?

13:54 - Carving his own path in the FranklinCovey Association