Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob Ryan
Episodes
Ep 191: "Energizing Africa; EV’s, PowerPods and Personal Freedom" with Frederick Akpoghene
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if a personal tragedy sparked you to change your life plan, and the world? Can someone build the next Tesla like company, but better. In this epi...
#72 Happy Holidays & Cheers to New Beginnings | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The final Stoppage Time in this format… but what a way to go out! In this episode, we slow down, reflect, and talk about what really matters as 2025...
Ep 190: "Can Big Corporate Law be Reimagined, by Former Lawyers?" with MANUEL DEÓ
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a successful big-law partner decides the system is broken—then sets out to rebuild it? In this episode, Rob sits down with Manuel ...
#71 Are You You’re Own Worst Enemy Sometimes? | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob, I take a moment to reflect on the people who show up for us when we need it most—the friends, mentors, an...
Ep 189: "Your CPA is Your Trusted Advisor!" with Richard Fleischman
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think accountants just crunch numbers? Think they’re boring compliance people? Think again. In this episode, Rob and Richard Fleischman, Partner at ...
#70 My Dad Said, “We’re All Salespeople” | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Friday and we’re back with another Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob! This week, we dive into one big theme that kept showing up in every conversa...
Ep 188: "Los Angeles’ Favorite Local Business Lawyer Talks Growth" with Alex Bruno
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What can one of LA’s best local lawyers teach us about scaling your business? Can Lawyers make it easier to do find and do business with them? In th...
#69 Is Going to the Office like Going to a Factory Job? + A little Thanksgiving Gratitude | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob — the special USA holiday-weekend edition! 🇺🇸🦃 In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode...
Ep 187: "Could More Play, Get Us Back Into the Office?" with Stephen Hargett
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to better work isn’t another policy—but more play, curiosity, and humanity? In this episode, Rob visits with one of Los Angeles’...
#68 Becoming a Critical Ignorer | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob! This week’s episode takes us into one of the most important skills we can develop in today’s chaotic...
Ep 186: "Why We Believe What We Believe, In an Age of Hyper Misinformation" with Matthew Facciani
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why smart people fall for (mis) or disinformation—and why it’s so hard to change someone’s mind? In this episode, Rob visits with Ma...
#67 Life’s a Sandbox | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob — that sacred space between the end of a long week and the start of whatever the weekend has in store. ...
Ep 185: "How Do You Build A Brand That People Love?" with Lynne Door
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is “your brand” and How do you build one? In today’s noisy marketing landscape, how do you tell the story of your business, to clients and ...
#66 Why We Tell the Stories We Tell! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey hey, it’s Uncle Rob! 👋 It’s Friday, November 7th, and we’re back for another episode of Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob — the weekly space...
Ep 184: "Powering the Chilean Economy, From Startups to Corporates" with Rocio Fonseca
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you build a modern Nation on the collaboration between the best startup entrepreneurs, private capital and corporate executives? What happens when...
#65 Boo! What’s on Your Mind? | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey hey—it’s Friday, it’s Halloween, and it’s time for another round of Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob!In this week’s episode, I’m catching ...
Ep 183: "Could Life Sciences Power the Next California Boom?" with Dave Whelan
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is our Life Sciences industry the most under-reported unicorn in California’s industrial dominance? Can Life Sciences innovation survive the USA gov...
#64 It’s all about Trust! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey hey, Happy Friday, and welcome back to Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob — our weekly Friday ritual to pause, reflect, and connect.This week, Uncle R...
Ep 182: "Trust Me; We Can Build Trust back into Our Work" with Minda Harts
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is trust dead at work? Maybe it is. Do you trust the folks you work with? Maybe not. Bestselling author, workplace culture expert and filmmaker Minda ...
#63 If You Can’t Read or Write, You Can’t Tell Your Story! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob, we dive deep into the power of storytelling, writing, and human creativity—and why these uniquely h...
Ep 181: "Why Writing Still Matters in an AI World" with Leta McCollough Seletzky
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to our ability to tell stories, when machines can write everything for us? In this compelling conversation that explores a fundamental pi...
#62 Current Events & Electrons | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob! In this week’s episode, Rob Ryan takes you on a deep, unfiltered journey through the highs, lows, and ...
Ep 180: "Charging our Clean Energy Economy, from South LA to the World" with Kameale Terry
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While everyone is focusing on EV cars, who is looking out after the charger network to power all those cars? In this episode of Entrepreneurial Thinke...
#61 Tension Leads to Innovative Thinking and a Better Future | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob we're diving deep into a concept we all know but often avoid: Tension.But what if tension isn't just...
Ep 179: "Diverse Voices Matter; In Tech, Podcasting & Life" with Marisa "Ritzy" Estrada Rivera
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when culture, community, emerging technology and storytelling collide? Vocal Leaders like Marisa happen, that’s what! In this vibrant c...
#60 Progress trumps Authoritarianism, Every Time! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week’s episode of Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob — a deep, honest, and hopeful reflection on where we are, where we’ve been, and t...
Ep 178: "From Inglewood to USC; LA’s Diverse Entrepreneurial Economy" with Amiah Sheppard
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do if you don’t see success stories that look like you? You forge your own path! In this episode of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Rob visits...
#59 Attention is The Currency! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re diving deep into something that’s been weighing heavily on my mind: the rise of the “attention economy” and the erosion of re...
Ep 177: "A Texas Retail Giant; Innovating from the Inside Out" with Ileana Gonzalez
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how your local grocery store is quietly becoming smarter, faster, and better at learning your personal needs? In this episode of Entrepren...
#58 Ai - The Jetsons Or The Terminator? | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another powerful Friday session of Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob, where we slow it all down before heading into the weekend — and tod...
Ep 176: "AI in Service of the People" with Kyiana Williams
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if technology rooted in the arts could save lives—and AI could help rebuild a more functional society? In this inspiring and insightful episode...
#57 Humans Never Stop Innovating! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey hey, it’s us—Hi! Back again to wrap the week with you, from sunny Los Angeles, where summer lingers while autumn creeps in elsewhere. In this ...
Ep 175: "Prosthetics & Purpose; The Massive Market for Human Augmentation" with Francisco J Valencia
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if losing a limb didn’t mean losing your independence? How many prosthetic (artificial limb) patients do you think there are in the world? In t...
#56 We’ve Lost our Way, and we Know Better! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a heartfelt and thought-provoking reflection sparked by a powerful conversation with Adriana Eguía, Chairperson of the Tijua...
Ep 174: "Tijuana; Mexico’s Entrepreneurial Frontier City" with Adriana Eguia
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Tijuana a forgotten immigrant town, or North American economic powerhouse? What do you get when culture, talent, and global business collide at the...
#55 Curiosity for the Win | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re diving deep into what just might be one of the most powerful forces driving impact and innovation: curiosity.Joined by the incredib...
Ep 173: "Follow the Money: Why Startup Investing is Broken and How to Fix It!" with Allison Byers
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Broken Investment environment is an “Everyone” problem! What if the next big idea never gets off the ground — simply because the founder (mayb...
#54 What is Success? | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a deep, honest, and timely reflection on the thin line between success and failure—and how those two words show up in the l...
Ep 172: "Founder Exits; The Startup Story few tell" with Lauren Gregor
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is an “exit” always every startup founder’s dream? What do most exits look like? What happens when your dream business becomes someone else’s?...
#53 An Attitude of Gratitude | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this warm, reflective episode recorded under the summery skies of Los Angeles, Uncle Rob dives deep into a theme that’s been following him all we...
Ep 171: "Small Business is, Really Big Business!" with Jamilah Corbitt
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the fastest growing entrepreneurs in the USA? How much of the USA economy is created by Small Businesses? What if the key to launching a game-...
#52 The Pragmatic Optimist’s Journey | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob! After a short break to rest and recharge, we’re back with a powerful episode that brings together thre...
Ep 170: "Is Europe Ready to Lead our Climate Investment Future?" with Fernando Lelo de Larrea
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has the United States abdicated it’s leadership on Clean, Green energy investment? Why is the “old world” better prepared to create the next big...
Ep 169: "Truly Democratizing Access to Finance" with Gabriela Estrada
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your credit card actually worked for you, not against you? Can a Mexican fintech startup take on the big bank and finance industry? In this ep...
#51 Resilience; Keep Going | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. July 17th, 2025.
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob, we dive deep into the very human—and very powerful—theme of resilience. In a world full of uncertainty ...
Ep 168: "Is Mexico the Blueprint for a Solar Energy Future?" with Andres Friedman
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why doesn’t every building, everywhere, have Solar Panels on them? What do airplanes and solar panels have in common? For Andres Friedman, the answe...
#50 Immigrant Flavors Make us Great | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. July 11 2025
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Stoppage Time episode, Rob opens up about a week filled with tension, reflection, and ultimately, inspiration. As he grapples with the pressur...
Ep 167: "Can Healthy, Healing Foods become Big Food Business?" with Jocelyn Ramirez
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do we buy more tortillas or hamburger buns in USA? Does everyone you know have access to healthy foods in their neighborhoods? What if the food you lo...
#49 A World in Transition | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. July 4th, 2025
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob, we’re diving deep into one powerful theme: transition. As the U.S. marks Independence Day, Uncle Rob refl...
Ep 166: "Can this Rapper create a 21st Century Urban Disney?" with Roy Scott
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Hip Hop music the key to an EdTech revolution for schools and kids? What happens when a gangster rapper turns his mic and mind toward changing live...
#52 The Pragmatic Optimist’s Journey | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob! After a short break to rest and recharge, we’re back with a powerful episode that brings together thre...
#48 Why I am All-In on Podcast Storytelling! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. June 27 2025.
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob, Rob opens up about two powerful conversations that reignited his passion for purpose-driven storytell...
Ep 165: “A Millennial CEO, Who Found Herself Along the Way " with Olivia Leal
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a must listen episode for any millennial or Gen-Z leader or professional. What happens when you reach the top, very early in your career—onl...
#47 Doing Good, While Doing Good Business | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. June 20th, 2025.
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob, we take a moment to reflect on what truly matters—in life, in business, and in our shared ...
Ep 164: "Can Mexico Fix the Broken American Healthcare System?" with Bismarck Lepe
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to fixing America’s broken healthcare system came from outside the system itself? Can we deliver top class care, to working class pe...
#46 Life is Complicated. Let’s be More Patient & Kind | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. Jun 13, 2025.
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob, we take a breath—together.In a moment of deep personal reflection and civic unrest here in Los Angeles, I...
Ep 163: "Building a Modern City with Empathy Through Adversity" with Nithya Raman
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can local government work for everyone? Can individual citizens like you, make a difference in your neighborhoods and Cities? Can elected officials th...
#45 Big Things Do Get Done— They Just Take Patience | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob, we dive into the messy, complex, and often beautiful truth behind building big things—whether it's billio...
Ep 162: "From Billion User Product Builder to Leadership Whisperer" with Sara Hicks
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to thriving in chaos, while building your company, isn’t hustling harder—but leading with purpose? How do you build products to...
#44 Finding the Underdogs | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. May 30, 2025.
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we dive deep into the heart of what drives us, as we reflect on an incredible conversation with returning guest Jessica Bedoya, Founder and...
Ep 161: "A Latina Leading a New Investment Wave Across Latin America" with Jessica Bedoya
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think Latin America is too risky to invest in? Think women can’t lead in traditional Private Equity? Think again! In this episode Rob sits down with...
#43 Let the Ladies Lead! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. May 23, 2025.
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is one of those rare gems that hits deep, challenges your thinking, and leaves you feeling fired up and hopeful.We sit down with...
Ep 160: "Money with a Mission: How Venture Capital Can Change Lives" with Matt Schaar
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if venture capital wasn’t just about profit, but about people? Does everyone need to raise Venture Capital? Wouldn’t you love to invest with ...
#42 Remote Work is the Way! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. May 16, 2025.
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s extended Stoppage Time episode, we dive into reflections and fresh takeaways from my fascinating conversation with Scottish entrepren...
Ep 159: "Reimagining Remote Work, from Aberdeen Scotland" with Chris Herd
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the next big startup hub isn’t in the United States — but in Scotland? Are there lessons to be learned in how to build entrepreneurial eco...
#41 Life’s too short to do things that suck! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. May 9, 2025.
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob! This week’s episode is a powerful deep dive into the realities of career burnout, rediscovering your p...
Ep 158: "Quitting Your Career to Save Your Life" with Goli Kalkhoran
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you hate your job? Do you sometimes fantasize about what you’d do with your life if not in the job you have today? What if quitting isn’t faili...
#40 Cities and Climate Progress, No Matter What! 🌎 | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. May 1st, 2025.
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack powerful insights from Episode 157 of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, featuring Matt Petersen, CEO of LACI (Los Angeles Cleantech...
Ep 157: "Los Angeles is leading the way to a Clean, Green Economy" with Matt Petersen
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if saving the planet could also save the economy? Is our move to a greener and cleaner planet inevitable, regardless of the politics of any one e...
#39 Change is Good & Sponsors are Awesome! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. April 25, 2024.
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey hey! You might’ve just noticed us pop up in your audio feed—and we’re so glad you did. After releasing 35+ episodes exclusively on YouTube i...
Ep 156: "How European companies thrive in today’s U.S. trade era" with Thomas Logstrup Riebs
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know where Spotify was created? Do you know how much innovative technology comes from Northern Europe? What happens when Nordic innovation meet...
Ep 155: "Entrepreneurial Thinkers Meets Stoppage Time - We’re Back!"
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a much-needed 6-week hiatus, Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob returns—and not just with a show, but with purpose, perspective, and a renewed sense...
Ep 154: "The Business of a Joyful Life" with Jack Abbott
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can VR help rebuild neurons and slow dementia? Can technology be used to supplement our humanity instead of replacing it in the age of Ai? In this epi...
Ep 153: "Our Anniversary. Celebrating Diverse and Inclusive Voices and Stories!" with Rob Ryan
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it still important to be awake or “Woke” to cultural changes? Do you think you’re an entrepreneurial thinker? Hint; Rob thinks you are and te...
Ep 152: "Tariffs, Trade Wars & Tensions in North America; An Emergency Episode” with Alex González Ormerod
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will the United States survive a MAGA Takeover? Are you worried about President Trump’s manufactured trade war with Mexico and Canada? Can the relat...
Ep 151: "Building a Better America, by Building better Tradespeople" with Joshua Ogundu
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can we build growth companies in traditional industries? Can technology & the construction industry come together to build a better America? What ...
Ep 150: "Swee(t) Success in CPG; Listen to your Customers!" with Diogo Valente and Tiago Rebelo
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your favorite indulgence could also be your healthiest choice? Do you ever wonder how your favorite food products make it to your grocery shel...
Ep 149: "Diversity in Venture Capital; Driving Better Returns" with Meghan Stevenson-Krausz
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diverse fund teams are more profitable! Do you believe diversifying the venture capital investment industry actually creates better investment returns...
Ep 148: "Building Unlikely Bridges in Divided Times" with Nisha Anand
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when entrepreneurial thinking meets social justice? Can you imagine collaborating with the people you like the least? In this episode, Ro...
Ep 147: "Teaching Investors, From Athletes to Family Offices to UCLA" with Robert Mowry
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what a Family Office is? What do family offices, blockchain, and Hollywood investors have in common? Robert Mowry joins Rob on this episod...
Ep 146: "A Holiday Special for All You Entrepreneurial Thinkers"
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we close out 2024—a year of growth, challenges, and opportunities—we’re sharing this special holiday episode as our heartfelt gift to you. Fr...
Ep 145: "Leadership in Los Angeles, from an Original Entrepreneurial Thinker" with Andy Wilson
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to be more of an entrepreneurial thinker? Do you love learning from experienced leaders? Are you someone who works in the entrepreneurial ...
Ep 144: "Choosing between Debt & Death; Innovating in Big Pharma" with D.J. White
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would you choose- Life saving drugs that would extend your life, but leave your family overwhelmed with debt, or death? Is anyone obsessed with e...
Ep 143: "Mexican Venture Capital; Investing Bigger & Better Across Borders" with Alejandro González
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do Mexican VC’s have to chase “unicorns” to be successful, like their US peers? What industries are ripe for reinvention in Mexico and Latin Ame...
Ep 142: "Reimagining What’s Possible; From Teacher to VC" with Qiana Patterson
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to know how the most progressive modern investors think? Do you worry about the cultural barriers preventing more diverse entrepreneurs fr...
Ep 141: "Cultivating Outdoor Culture in the City" with Yvonne Leow
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stopped to observe “how you feel” when you’re outside? Do you consider yourself a City Person or an Outdoorsy type? Have you ever ...
Ep 140: "She’s Obsessed with Your Local Pharmacy!" with Amantha Bagdon
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are local independent pharmacies better than Big Corporate pharmacies? Have you ever thought about the amount of medications that go to waste every ni...
Ep 139: "It Takes a Village…to be a Great Entrepreneur" with Justin Gordon
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you be a successful entrepreneur alone? Do you want to learn how the greatest founders in the world leverage their communities? In this episode,...
Ep 138: "Your Voice Matters" with Erika Lucas
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe one person can make a difference? Do you understand what the “New Majority” economy or “Care Economy” are? Do you think we need...
Ep 137: “Building Better Fashion, A Better Way, in LA” with Guadalupe Tlatenchi
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever think about the people who make the clothes you wear? Would you pay more, for better quality clothing that is made by better paid people? ...
Ep 136: "A Botox Injection for your Sales Growth" with Chris Stock
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can non-salespeople become good salespeople? Can you succeed in growing your business without being good at selling? In this episode, Rob Ryan chats w...
Ep 135: "Small Town Entrepreneurship; America’s Proof-of-Concept" with Marie Rocha
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build non-traditional entrepreneurial communities? How do you make an impact in your community, regardless of your resources? Isn’t it a ...
Ep 134: "The New Blue Economy: VC Investing in our Oceans" with Matt Mulrennan
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can investing in our Oceans save our Planet? Have you ever heard of the Blue Economy? Do you know how much of the carbon we create or heat we create, ...
Ep 133: "Coffee, Curiosity and Building a Really Authentic Brand" with Gefen Skolnick
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever think about how your cup of coffee makes it into your hands? Can you imagine getting your product idea into the biggest retailers in the w...
Ep 132: "Can your VC Investors be your Friends & Family?" with Miki Reynolds
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can Venture Investment into more diverse founders, in more diverse neighborhoods yield better ROI? Can a Venture Firm become “the” community resou...
Ep 131: ”Our Human Species is at Risk! Can we save ourselves?” with Asher Jay
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, we can… but the how, and how you fit in, will surprise you! Can conversations between people who disagree, shift the tide for our human surviva...
Ep 130: "The Swiss-Army knife of Business Leadership: A Chief of Staff" with Melanie Jones
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you wondered if you or your company needs a “Chief of Staff?” Are you curious about what a great Chief of Staff really is? Melanie Jones, the...
Ep 129: "A Third Culture Kid, Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling" with Carol Shih
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How well would you do, if you got off a plane, in a Country you’d never been, with some cash in your pocket, no cultural context and no friends? Cou...
Ep 128: “How to Invest in Rob Ryan & The Storytellers Company” with Will Stringer
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're turning the tables on Rob, for a special episode. In the Opening you’ll hear Rob mention private links & “investors only”...
Ep 127: "Where do we Belong? Connecting Our Dots" with Michelle O'Grady Caballero
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to share your message clearly? Do you wonder how we tackle society’s most complex communication problems? Michelle O'Grady Cabal...