Founder and CEO of Information Systems Builder Cindy Fossouo on The Shades of Entrepreneurship

Cullari & Wardell recounted how they started the business to solve a laundromat owner's problem in driving traffic during COVID. Cullari & Wardell have spent a year mastering the technologies and determining how to access location data via satellites for geofencing ads. Tune in now to hear from the Co-Founder of Cullari and Wardell: Barbara Wardell and Ernesto Cullari. 

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As a record label founder, Peter took on too much alone due to a lack of self-awareness and diagnosis. An agent's intervention facilitated a reset. For Telzio, delaying sales leadership stunted growth against giants.

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Empire Flippers, having sold their initial business, aids global clients in streamlined online business transactions, surpassing $450 million. Recipient of the Inc 5000 award six times, their expert M&A advisors ensure a secure and successful experience for entrepreneurs and investors worldwide.

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In this episode Kris Jones, who is the Founder of Red Door Designs and certified in the StoryBrand Marketing Framework – a proven system for creating marketing that helps you win more business, review Gabriel's site and found it failing to clearly state its benefit and next call to action in seconds, as scanning visitors need simplified value and direction rather than distraction by social media.

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In this episode Gabriel Flores welcomes Alex Sabbag, Founder of Soul Dive Yoga, who shares her 20-year journey with yoga, from initial frustration to finding solace at a studio during a difficult time after Alex's fiancé was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, changing their life's course. 

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Join us in this thrilling episode as we dive into entrepreneurship with Riggs Eckelberry, Founder and CEO of OriginClear. From navigating the waters of non-profit work to sailing through the challenges of computerization, Riggs shares his fascinating story of resilience and reinvention. Tune in to discover how his ambition led him to the helm as a CEO and how an ingenious idea sparked the launch of Origin Oil. With a unique twist involving his brother's algae extraction patent, Riggs embarked on a mission to convert algae into biofuel, revolutionizing the industry with innovative technology. Don't miss out on this captivating tale of entrepreneurship and success in the world of software and malware detection!

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In this episode Gabriel Flores welcomes Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Omneky, Matt Swalley, on The Shades of Entrepreneurship. Matt explains how Omneky uses real-time data to power generative AI and new content across platforms, and how he predicts advertising will be faster, personalized through localized content at scale.

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On this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship - The Podcast, Gabriel Flores welcomes Sam Parra, founder of Parra Wine and former Latino FoundersPitch Latino competitor, to the show.

While at SSU, Sam worked at Pine Ridge Winery in Stag's Leap AVA, Napa Valley, and also assisted in Willamette Valley events. In 2016, he and his wife moved to Willamette Valley, and by 2018, he processed 3 tons of grapes, increasing to 16 tons in the following years. Parra Wine Co released its wines in spring 2019.

In 2020, Parra Wine Co was recognized as one of nine Hot Brands in Wine Business Monthly and featured in Forbes. In 2021, SevenFifty Daily showcased Sam as part of the next generation of Mexican-American winemakers.

In 2022, he was interviewed in "Dive In and Do the Work" after being featured in Wine Enthusiast. 

Sam's latest venture is canned wines, making his brand the second domestic Latino-owned wine brand to do so.

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Ramiro has 8 years experience in e-commerce, previously at an agency but now running his own company GoAvance, where he is focused on the Mexican and Latin American markets, seeing huge potential for e-commerce growth there. In this episode Ramiro highlights the importance of making sure branding, design and messaging is tailored to the local Latin American consumer.

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Bohdan Paladiichuk, Founder of Qream, provided a thorough critique of Gabriel's website, noting areas for improvement like adding more engaging content and personalization to the hero section, showcasing featured guests and credibility, and using copy, visuals and calls-to-action that better convey value and intrigue visitors.

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