Beste Lift Startups podcaster (2024)

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Achieving Entrepreneurial Balance: Allie Stark on Regenerative Leadership, Personal Well-Being, and Career Reinvention 31:15

6d ago31:15

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Unlock the secrets to achieving balance in the frenetic world of entrepreneurship with insights from our esteemed guest, Allie Stark. Allie, a veteran in health and wellness, shares her expertise on regenerative leadership and its critical role in fostering sustainable work environments amidst the chaos of modern productivity demands. Discover how …

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Using Your Business as a Force for Good with Coco Sellman 22:48

6d ago22:48

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Growing a business is no easy feat, but here at How Women Lead, we have the pleasure of knowing many women who are leading high-growth companies. Their difference? The companies are not only high-growth, but high-impact, aligning their business values with their personal values aiming for a better world. Coco Sellman is here today to share her jour…

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Navigating Startup Realities: Eric Holtzclaw on Entrepreneurial Lessons, Marketing Trends, and Conscious Leadership 21:15

13d ago21:15

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Eric Holtzclaw, a seasoned technologist turned entrepreneur, joins us to reveal the stark realities behind the allure of startup successes. As we explore his career journey from IBM to founding Liger, a marketing powerhouse born from a merger, Eric shares candid insights into the grit behind the glam. He warns against the romanticized perception of…

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Leveraging Entrepreneurship to Drive Positive Change in Latino Communities with Marisela Barbosa 21:50

13d ago21:50

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If anyone knows about the importance of grit and determination, it’s immigrants. Hispanic people are the fastest growing worker group in the US, and young Hispanic people attending college and universities are truly the workforce of tomorrow. Despite this, Latina and Latino voices are grossly underrepresented in the biggest rooms of power. Marisela…

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Scaling Remote Business Success: Jody Grunden on Virtual CFO Innovation, Pricing Strategies, and Entrepreneurial Resilience 43:28

20d ago43:28

43:28

Unlock the secrets to scaling your business successfully with insights from Jody Grunden, a trailblazer in the accounting industry. Discover how he pioneered the Virtual CFO Services concept and transformed his traditional accounting firm into a remote powerhouse, eventually leading to its acquisition by a larger firm. Listen as Jody candidly share…

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Overcoming Barriers with Confidence, Resilience, and Determination with Deborah Smith 22:56

20d ago22:56

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Even if we think our career is on a straight path, life has a funny way of presenting us with unexpected opportunities and changing our trajectories. Deborah Smith knows this firsthand, having moved around in the financial industry and taken almost every opportunity that presented itself before founding The CenterCap Group, a boutique investment ba…

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Harnessing Golf for Community Impact: Chandler Russ on Nonprofit Innovation, Teamwork, and Kindness in Business 21:17

27d ago21:17

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What if the secret to uplifting communities lay in a simple game of golf? Join us in a captivating conversation with Chandler Russ, the trailblazing founder of the Sunflower Golf Foundation. Chandler's journey from a career at UPS to launching a nonprofit inspired by his grandmother's legacy is nothing short of remarkable. Discover how he has turne…

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Balancing Innovation and Responsibility with Jessica Nall 31:35

27d ago31:35

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As technology advances quickly, it can be hard for regulation to keep up with innovation. So what are developing technology companies to do when regulations are so vague, and standards are yet to be developed? One answer is to work on self-regulation. Jessica Nall is here to talk about her work as a lawyer whose mission is to defend and support tec…

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Mastering Genuine Communication: Grace Gavin on Building Honest Relationships and Effective Team Dynamics 24:37

1M ago24:37

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What happens when we focus too much on self-expression and not enough on truly listening? Join me and Grace Gavin, co-founder of KnowHonesty, as we dissect this modern communication pitfall and navigate the nuances of building genuine business relationships. Drawing from Grace's compelling encounter with a tech vendor, we examine the crucial differ…

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Mentorship, Resilience, and the Power of Relationships with Shannon Nash 36:40

1M ago36:40

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One of the most powerful tools you can have as you navigate your career is a well-rounded network. The relationships you build with mentors and colleagues have a massive effect on your trajectory, and few know this better than Shannon Nash. Shannon is here today to offer us her insights on the power of relationships, the value of diverse perspectiv…

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Thriving Startup Ecosystems: Claudia Scott on Community Power, Delegation, and Navigating Future Trends 21:43

1M ago21:43

21:43

Unlock the secrets to thriving as a startup founder with the wisdom of Claudia Scott from Startup Junkie. Discover how to break free from the myth of the multitasking founder and harness the power of community, mentorship, and strategic events to propel your business forward. Claudia shares invaluable insights into the vibrant ecosystem of Northwes…

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Unlocking the Wealth and Influence of Women with Mandy Bynum 30:52

1M ago30:52

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There has been a significant increase in women-led venture firms, going from 12 in 2010 to nearly 300 in 2020, emphasizing the potential for women to manage $30 trillion in wealth by 2030. And despite women-founded companies outperforming their male counterparts, they received only 1.8% of venture funding last year. But as women have more control o…

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Unveiling Leadership Strength: Susanne Mueller on Effective Coaching, Female Entrepreneur Resilience, and Productivity Boost Strategies 21:11

2M ago21:11

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Can active listening transform your leadership style? Discover the power of lifelong learning and the essence of effective leadership in today's episode of Scaling with People. Join us as Susanne Mueller, author of "50 Shades of Lipstick Leadership," reveals her insights on the pivotal role of leadership coaching and the inspiring stories of 50 wom…

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Leaving Normal and Embracing Change with Dr. Keera Godfrey 29:33

2M ago29:33

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Everyone has a different path and purpose in life, and those on the entrepreneurship journey often feel it most. But fighting loneliness by building community with and supporting other women and women entrepreneurs leads to incredible collaboration, better health, and lasting societal change. Dr. Keera Godfrey is here today to talk about the import…

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Balancing Growth and Trust: Chad Brown on Integrating Personal and Professional Life, Building Mature Trust, and Overcoming Founder Challenges 28:12

2M ago28:12

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Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling professional and personal life with Chad Brown on this episode of Scaling with People. We promise you’ll rethink the elusive work-life balance myth as Chad introduces his dynamic concept of integration. Picture balancing a broomstick—constant, small adjustments are key! We discuss how blending business demands wit…

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Leveraging Venture Investing for Impact with Gaby Darbyshire 32:16

2M ago32:16

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Women currently own 52% of wealth but receive only 2% of venture funding, despite returning 34% more to investors. It’s our mission here at How Women Lead to lift each other up in every way we can, including funding women startups and business owners looking for funding. Because when we invest in our values and put our money into what we believe in…

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Integrating Scientific Principles: Dr. Jennifer Huberty on Business Growth, Resilience, and Leadership in Wellness 24:23

2M ago24:23

24:23

Ever wondered how scientific principles can directly impact business growth? Join us as Jennifer Huberty, a fractional Chief Science Officer, takes us through her journey from academia to shaping the future of wellness at Calm. Learn how she built a robust science team, published nearly 50 papers, and navigated the challenges of starting her own bu…

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Investing in Women CEOs with Patricia Lizarraga 27:29

2M ago27:29

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Women CEOs are incredible - they have to be to get to the top - so it only makes sense that their companies outperform others in the stock market. So why aren’t more people actively investing in women? Patricia Lizarraga is here today to talk about raising visibility and funds for women-led companies that consistently outperform in all different ma…

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Scaling Wellness Innovation: Cedar Carter on Leadership, Employee Engagement, and Remote Work Strategies 22:42

2M ago22:42

22:42

Curious about how a leader transitions from the fashion world to the realm of wellness innovation? Join us as Cedar Carter, the CEO of The Good Patch, unveils her remarkable journey from the apparel industry to spearheading a startup that's revolutionizing wellness with wearable patches. Cedar shares the story of how she connected with the founders…

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Do Good While Doing Well with Marcia Dawood 29:45

2M ago29:45

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The importance of getting more women involved in venture and angel investing cannot be understated. As more women earn more money, the value of getting women seats at the table and in positions that decide what their money is being used for grows. Marcia Dawood is here today to share with us how we can be more involved in investment decisions, comb…

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Mastering Modern Growth: Leveraging AI, Data-Driven Strategies, and Talent Optimization with Akash 29:36

3M ago29:36

29:36

Unlock the secrets of modern growth marketing with insights from Akash, a leading growth and transformation consultant, in our latest episode. Wondering how AI can turbocharge your marketing strategies while ensuring every dollar you spend adds value to your bottom line? Look no further. Akash shares invaluable wisdom on harnessing data-driven stra…

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Designing Human-Centered AI with Ewa Ding 26:42

3M ago26:42

26:42

It feels like AI has taken over the world since Open AI released ChatGPT at the end of 2022. The widespread use of large language models, however, has shown a great deal of bias and misinformation, in addition to being less than intuitive. So how do we create better AI? Ewa Ding is here this week to share her thoughts and mission to make AI more hu…

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Transforming Business Growth: Mastering AI, Customer Retention, and Team Dynamics with Charleh Knighton 32:12

3M ago32:12

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Ready to transform your business growth tactics? We bring you an enlightening session with Charleh Knighton, a seasoned fractional CMO who has navigated the realms of AI, software manufacturing, and engineering. Charleh sheds light on three pivotal strategies to boost business growth: generating new business, preventing client churn, and assembling…

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Embracing Unabashed Visibility as Women Leaders [Credo #4] 18:46

3M ago18:46

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Women’s voices have been and continue to be culturally dismissed and discouraged. Women are very rarely quoted in science and financial journals, as well as make up only about 25% of all of the people who are quoted as experts in the news media. The fourth element of our credo at How Women Lead is to Be Unabashedly Visible, and today, Julie is shar…

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Scaling Small Businesses: The Power of Outsourced Financial Services with Jason Kruger 27:38

3M ago27:38

27:38

Ever wondered how outsourcing your accounting and financial operations could be the key to scaling your small business? Join us as we uncover insightful growth strategies with Jayson Kruger, founder of Signature Analytics. Learn how Jason turned his vision into a thriving company with over 70 employees, and discover the critical role that outsource…

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Amplifying Women’s Voices to Reshape the Future [Credo #3] 14:46

3M ago14:46

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Every woman has an instance in her childhood where her voice was ignored. Maybe she was told to be seen and not heard, maybe she was looked over in class to speak, or maybe she was told to take up less space. This cultural bias against women’s voices needs to be put to an end, and it starts with us supporting one another and speaking up to affirm a…

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Aligning Success with Fulfillment: Alan Lazaros on Overcoming Personal Struggles and Embracing Courage 27:46

3M ago27:46

27:46

What happens when success doesn't bring satisfaction? Join us on Scaling with People as we uncover the extraordinary life of Alan Lazaros. Alan opens up about his tumultuous childhood, marred by the loss of his father and stepfather, and the financial struggles that followed. In an effort to cope, he threw himself into the pursuit of success, achie…

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The Power of Making Introductions and Saying Yes [Credo #2] 13:47

3M ago13:47

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“Deals are made on the golf course.” “Your network is your net worth.” How often have we women heard these phrases throughout our lives, only to be scolded or warned against doing these same things that men are encouraged to do? It’s time for us to change the cultural narrative around using our connections to create professional opportunities for o…

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Fierce Advocacy: Lifting Women Up and Transforming Work Culture [Credo #1] 18:04

3M ago18:04

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In a world where women leaders are still facing immense challenges and criticism, our role as advocates for each other has never been more important. Too often, we've seen women tear each other down, rather than lifting each other up. But when we commit to refusing to participate in the toxic dynamics that hold us back and instead use our voices to…

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Transforming Startup Benefits: Strategic Planning and Cost Management with Jeremy Vesta 26:16

4M ago26:16

26:16

Are you ready to transform your startup's approach to employee benefits? Join us on today's episode of Scaling with People as we sit down with Jeremy Vesta, a ten-year veteran in the healthcare sector, to unlock the secrets behind successful benefit programs for startups. Jeremy provides a wealth of knowledge on the necessity of early prospecting t…

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Unlocking the Power of Latina Investors with Emma Rodriguez-Ayala 29:23

4M ago29:23

29:23

The workforce in the US is more diverse than ever. And with a large part of the educated workforce being made up of Latina women, strategies and ideas around investments are shifting. Emma Rodriguez-Ayala is here today to talk about how investors need to learn how Latino communities view and value money, bridging the financial literacy gap by teach…

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Hiring Success: Jordan Burton on Interviewing and Onboarding Techniques 28:59

4M ago28:59

28:59

Unlock the secrets to mastering the recruiting life cycle with our esteemed guest, Jordan Burton, a leading talent acquisition expert. Join us on this episode of Scaling with People as Jordan demystifies the essential stages of recruiting, from defining the role to successfully onboarding new hires. You'll learn why a clear role definition is cruci…

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Elevating Latina Voices with Marilyn Alverio 30:16

4M ago30:16

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While women in general are underrepresented in leadership roles and corporate America, those least represented are Latina women. Despite being one of the largest sections of the workforce, Latina women make the least money of any demographic in the country; on average only being paid 62 cents for every dollar made by a white man. Marilyn Alverio fo…

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Mastering Founder Growth: Navigating Stages and Embracing the CEO Role with Scott Ritzheimer 31:35

4M ago31:35

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Prepare to navigate the intricate stages of founder growth with invaluable insights from Scott Ritzheimer, who has played a pivotal role in starting nearly 20,000 organizations. Scott joins me, Gwenevere, on Scaling with People to dissect the founder's journey, from pre-launch excitement to post-exit reflections. We'll uncover the seven distinct gr…

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Hot Flashes! Investing In Her Wellness with Ariane Tom 26:56

4M ago26:56

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Women-led venture firms grew from 12 in 2010 to over 300 in 2020, representing new opportunities for women in leadership and innovation. As the first generation of women with decades of work experience and control of 50% of wealth, it’s up to us to invest in companies who share our values, especially in women’s healthcare. Ariane Tom is here this w…

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Scaling Startups: Harnessing the Power of People with Oshri Cohen 23:10

4M ago23:10

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Ever wondered what it truly takes to scale a startup beyond just having a great product? Join us as we sit down with tech veteran Oshri Cohen, who's been in the trenches for 25 years, to uncover the secret ingredient – people. In "Scaling With People," Oshri shares his wisdom on why selecting a technical co-founder is about more than just coding pr…

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Intersectional Reproductive Justice with Kwajelyn Jackson 39:33

4M ago39:33

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As we mark two years since the Dobbs decision which overturned Roe v. Wade, highlighting inequality in healthcare is more important than ever. Limiting access to essential reproductive care disproportionatelty affects women of color, non-English speaking folks, people living in poverty, and other marginalized groups. Kwajelyn Jackson is here this w…

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Mastering Authentic Leadership: Embracing Vulnerability and Inclusion with Victoria Pelletier 25:11

5M ago25:11

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Victoria Pelletier, a trailblazer in the business world, shares her extraordinary leadership journey that began at just 14 years old. As an executive in business-to-business professional services and now the Chief Operating Officer at a global green energy startup, she recounts the challenges she faced as a young, queer, female leader. Victoria's t…

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Transforming Communities through Visionary Leadership with Aja Brown 33:35

5M ago33:35

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Local politics is often regarded as the most important level of government. It is where decisions are made that affect you and those in your community directly and daily, and where people come together to improve where they live. Aja Brown became mayor of Compton, California in 2013 by doing just that, caring for her community and inspiring others …

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Scaling Startups: Mastering Culture, Leadership, and Strategic Growth with Beth Nevins 28:39

5M ago28:39

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Ever wondered what it takes to scale your startup from seed to Series C? Beth Nevins from Developa.io joins us to reveal her proven strategies for building a world-class founding team and crafting a unique value proposition. Beth shares the crucial mindset shifts founders need as they transition from hands-on roles to full-time leadership, along wi…

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Building an Inclusive Culture for High Performance with Nancy Geenen [Replay] 27:25

5M ago27:25

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Having diverse perspectives in your workplace is good not only for productivity and output, but also for creating a comfortable environment where all people can do their best work. In recent years, however, we have seen shifts on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) regulation. Nancy Geenen is an expert in DEI in the workplace, and on today’s sho…

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Balancing High Performance and Self-Care in Entrepreneurship with Kenneth Berger 22:46

5M ago22:46

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Ever wondered how to prevent entrepreneurial burnout before it derails your dreams? Join us as we welcome Kenneth Berger, an executive coach with rich experience in the tech and startup worlds, who shares invaluable insights on maintaining mental health and well-being in high-pressure environments. Kenneth’s journey from founding a startup to a tra…

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Venture Voices: Women Leading Change in Startups and Capital with Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko 30:43

5M ago30:43

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As women-founded companies receive only 2% of venture funding year after year, it’s more important than ever for women founders and women venture capitalists to band together to reshape what it means to be an investor and an entrepreneur. Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko are two women advocating for and leading this change. They’re here today to d…

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Driving Team Success: Mastering Goal Alignment and Communication with Donna Dube 26:03

5M ago26:03

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What if the key to sustainable business growth lies in effective goal setting and team alignment? Join us as we sit down with Donna Dubé to explore how getting the right people in the right seats and investing in one-on-one time with team members can make all the difference. Donna offers invaluable insights on setting realistic, data-driven revenue…

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Inspiring and Funding Native American Entrepreneurship with Betsy Fore 24:58

5M ago24:58

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In the world of founders and business owners, you’ll find many people who start more than one company. You’ll be hard-pressed, however, to find someone who has not only started multiple successful companies and a venture fund, but imbues all of her projects with as much passion, authenticity, and respect for her culture and values as Betsy Fore. Be…

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Transforming Teams: Mastering Leadership, Culture, and Conflict with Dan Tocchini 30:33

6M ago30:33

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Unlock the secrets to mastering leadership, culture, and conflict resolution in today's dynamic organizations. I'm Gwenevere Crary, founder and CEO of Guide to HR, and join me as I engage with Dan Tocchini, co-founder of Take New Ground, for an insightful conversation on why organizational culture often resists change, especially during critical ph…

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The Future is Female: Investing with Purpose and Power with Barbara Iyayi 31:44

6M ago31:44

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Women control 52% of wealth in the United States. Despite that, less than 5% of women who can invest in venture capital actually do so. Venture capital is often portrayed as an avenue of wealth for the “bros” but if we come together as women, our unique value sets and perspectives can change the world by funding innovative, women-founded startups l…

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Unlocking Startup Success: The Power of Talent Optimization with Matt Peopsel 26:05

6M ago26:05

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Unlock the secrets to successful startup growth as talent optimization expert Matt Peopsel joins us to reveal key insights into the dynamics of early founding teams. Discover how diverse behavioral styles among co-founders impact communication and decision-making, and learn why a shared vision and values are crucial for harmony and success. Matt sh…

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Empathy in Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship with Soon Hagerty 29:23

6M ago29:23

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Entrepreneurship is never easy and it proves to be more difficult for women. But with resilience, determination, and support from a strong network, entrepreneurship is attainable for all women. Soon Hagerty knows more than most about what it takes to be a successful business owner and has made it her mission to support and mentor other women on thi…

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Tech Oracle Talila on Fostering Engagement and Agile Development 31:56

6M ago31:56

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Prepare to unlock the secrets of revolutionizing your engineering and product development teams with the uncanny insights of Talila, the tech oracle with a wealth of knowledge spanning two thrilling decades. This enlightening conversation promises to equip you with the tools to identify when your processes need a shake-up and how to spearhead a tra…

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