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    Explore " accelerators" with insightful episodes like "Digital Entrepreneur Naren Balakrishnan Talks about Grant Thornton LLP", "The Power of Unapologetic Leadership: Netta Jenkins' Story", "Episode 151 | "Broke Boy Era..."", "The VC Architects (Ep. 10) - Genevieve LeMarchal (Suncoast Ventures)" and "Robotic Innovation – MassRobotics Accelerator Director Marita McGinn" from podcasts like ""Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast", "More Than A Title Podcast", "This Might Not Go Well", "The VC Architects" and "The VentureFuel Visionaries"" and more!

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    Digital Entrepreneur Naren Balakrishnan Talks about Grant Thornton LLP

    Digital Entrepreneur Naren Balakrishnan Talks about Grant Thornton LLP
    Welcome back to "Invest in Yourself, the Digital Entrepreneur" podcast with your host, Phil Better. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Naren Balakrishnan, an expert in information technology, consulting, and government funding programs. Naren brings over 18 years of experience and is currently working at Grant Thornton LLP, focusing on assisting startups and early-stage companies in tech. We'll dive into his role, the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, the available grants and tax credits for businesses in Canada, and much more. So, grab your notepads and get ready to learn from Naren's wealth of knowledge in navigating the funding landscape for your entrepreneurial ventures. Welcome to the show, Naren Balakrishnan!

    The Power of Unapologetic Leadership: Netta Jenkins' Story

    The Power of Unapologetic Leadership: Netta Jenkins' Story
    In this electrifying episode of "More Than A Title," Jarrett and Chadeo sit down with the indomitable Netta Jenkins, CEO of Aerodei, to unveil the essence of Unapologetic Leadership. Prepare to be captivated as Netta shares her powerful journey from facing racism in her youth to shaping the future of inclusive leadership. Learn how she broke barriers, defied expectations, and led Aerodei to redefine diversity, equity, and inclusion in the corporate world. Netta's story is more than just a tale of success; it's a testament to the transformative power of authenticity and courage in leadership. Through engaging anecdotes and profound insights, this episode highlights the significance of being unapologetically yourself and the impact it can have on your career, your organization, and society at large. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a diversity and inclusion advocate, or someone looking to make a difference, Netta's journey will inspire you to embrace your uniqueness and lead with conviction. Her innovative approach to DEI, leveraging AI and strategic thinking, has not only propelled Aerodei to new heights but also paved the way for a more inclusive and equitable future. Don't miss this inspiring episode that promises to challenge your perceptions, motivate your spirit, and empower you to take bold steps in your leadership journey. Click to watch, subscribe for more empowering stories, and let us know how Netta's story has inspired you to be more unapologetic in your leadership path.

    Episode 151 | "Broke Boy Era..."

    Episode 151 | "Broke Boy Era..."

    Join us for Episode 151 as we discuss the most recent events and news, including the beginning of Black History Month, Valentine's Day, the unveiling of Kobe Bryant's new statue, Drake's nude leaks that have shocked the internet, the 2024 Grammy Winners, Monique's interview on Club Shay Shay, Latto versus Ice Spice, Trey Songz versus Jacquees, our prediction for Super Bowl LVIII, and the NBA trade deadline. Plus more!


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    In this week's Toxic Service Announcements, we are joined by Big Money V (@Vonnie.Jayy) as we discuss Gayle King's $4000 debate, a viral video of a woman claiming to be dating a broke man, and Shaq's controversial comments on why men shouldn't open up to women. But that's not all - we also have a thrilling "choose one" segment where you'll have to decide whether you'd rather have every film you watch end early or every song you listen to have a DJ talking over it. Don't miss out on this must-see episode!


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    Luke Combs - Fast Car

    Avery Wilson - Kiss The Sky

    21 Savage - Prove It 

    LaRussell - Another One

    As always, #THISMIGHTNOTGOWELL Tune in! - Brezzy & Slick

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    The VC Architects (Ep. 10) - Genevieve LeMarchal (Suncoast Ventures)

    The VC Architects (Ep. 10) - Genevieve LeMarchal (Suncoast Ventures)

    Genevieve LeMarchal, co-founder and managing partner of Suncoast Ventures, joins Vlad Cazacu, co-founder and CEO of Flowlie, to discuss her journey from management consultant turned sales trainer to startup acceleration, healthcare tech, and VC fund manager. We discuss her passion for assisting entrepreneurs, her confrontation with imposter syndrome, and the origins of Suncoast Ventures. The conversation touches upon Genevieve's significant relationship-building efforts within her ventures and the importance of providing differentiated value to founders.
     

    00:01 Introduction and Welcome

    01:21 The Journey to Venture Capital

    05:29 Learning from Failures

    07:51 The Challenges of Fundraising

    08:43 Transitioning to the Investor Side

    14:42 The Genesis of Suncoast Ventures

    18:21 The First Steps in Venture Capital

    22:46 The Journey to Launching Cohorts and Accelerators

    24:13 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Opportunities

    25:03 The Struggle with Self-Doubt and Building Confidence

    27:35 The Role of VC Lab in the Journey

    31:17 The Vision for Suncoast Ventures

    36:44 The Inception of Suncoast Ventures

    38:19 Building a Diverse Team and Ecosystem

    39:41 The Value-Driven Approach to Investing

    45:37 Gratitude and Reflections

    46:49 Closing Remarks and Future Prospects

     

    You can find Genevieve LeMarchal on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievelemarchal/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/genlemarchal and learn more about Suncoast Ventures at https://www.suncoastvc.com/.

    Learn more about Flowlie and how the platform can help you screen deals faster and discover the right connections from your network at https://www.flowlie.com.

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    Robotic Innovation – MassRobotics Accelerator Director Marita McGinn

    Robotic Innovation – MassRobotics Accelerator Director Marita McGinn
    MassRobotics is the largest independent robotics hub that accelerates robotics innovation and adoption, and they are launching their first Accelerator program, led by Director Marita McGinn. The unique, equity-free program combines funding, mentorship, and a collaborative community. We talk about the future of robotics, from Cobots to Ag Tech, as well as how equity-free accelerators enable a wider breadth of solutions to commercialize.

    Revolutionizing Startup Support: Insights into Angel Investing and Entrepreneurial Empowerment

    Revolutionizing Startup Support: Insights into Angel Investing and Entrepreneurial Empowerment

    Are women entrepreneurs facing obstacles in paying themselves fairly, which might be impacting their businesses in more ways than one? In the episode, Marcia explores this topic with guest Nicola Corzine, the CEO of Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and an experienced angel investor. Nicola shares her insights into entrepreneurs' challenges and how they impact their businesses. She also discusses the open deal source model she developed to provide fair access to startup founders and the focus of Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center on providing free resources and support for entrepreneurs, particularly in terms of gender and race equity in entrepreneurship.

     

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    Accelerate to Success: Decoding Startup Accelerators with Michael Cardamone from Forum Ventures

    Accelerate to Success: Decoding Startup Accelerators with Michael Cardamone from Forum Ventures

    In this episode you will learn:

    00:00 Introduction and Overview

    01:37 Debate on Investing in YC Startups

    04:43 The Role of Accelerators in Startup Success

    06:34 Benefits of Joining an Accelerator

    08:31 The Challenges of Being a Startup Founder

    15:01 Choosing the Right Accelerator

    18:12 What Accelerators Look for in Startups

    22:46 Investment Deal Terms for Accelerators

    25:26 Reasons a Startup Might Not Join an Accelerator

    25:37 Understanding the Role and Value of Accelerators

    26:25 The Business Model of Accelerators

    27:37 The Importance of Providing an Excellent Founder Experience

    29:15 The Challenges of Running an Accelerator

    30:53 Exploring Different Models: Venture Studios and Incubators

    38:05 The Evolution and Future of Accelerators

    42:35 The Competitive Landscape for Accelerators

    47:02 The Impact of Tech Advancements on Accelerator Models

    50:25 Why Choose Forum VC for B2B SaaS Startups

    About:
    Michael Cardamone is the CEO and Managing Partner at Forum Ventures. Prior to Forum Ventures, Michael was one of the first 30 employees at Box in a BD role and then led partnerships at AcademixDirect. He is also an angel investor in a dozen companies, including in the seed round of Flexport. 

    ENCORE: Ep. 014 Robyn Farrell

    ENCORE: Ep. 014 Robyn Farrell

    In this podcast, this week's guest is Robyn Farrell, the founder of Resiliency Technologies and the Sharpen app. Robyn shares her journey as a serial founder and discusses the problem of mental health that she is addressing with her tech platform.

    Robyn Farrell shares her inspiring journey as a founder in the field of mental health. She explains how she was motivated to address mental health issues after witnessing gaps in the healthcare system as a health educator. Robyn also highlights her background in the entertainment industry and how it has influenced her work in increasing engagement with mental health content. Robyn shares her entrepreneurial journey and discusses her focus on addressing mental health. She also talks about her background in the theater industry and how it has shaped her approach to business and collaboration.

    Startup Accelerators and Incubators, are they worth it?

    Startup Accelerators and Incubators, are they worth it?

    Today on FtFF James and Nyree catch up with Jess Jackson from Praetura Ventures on the role of Incubators and Accelerators in the start-up ecosystem, what people should expect and how to spot a good one. Stay Tuned!

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    Building startup businesses and technology products. Our experience puts you in a unique position to accelerate startup growth and innovation, and mitigate the risk of startup failure.

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    Unlocking Success: Driving Client Acquisition and Nurturing for Financial Advisors with Shalicia Harris from In Charge

    Unlocking Success: Driving Client Acquisition and Nurturing for Financial Advisors with Shalicia Harris from In Charge

    Are you ready to unlock success in your financial advisory career? In this episode, we delve deep into the world of client acquisition and nurturing with two extraordinary guests: Riley Moynes from The Forge Incubator and Shalicia Harris from In Charge.

    Together, we explore the profound significance of relatable stories in addressing personal needs and experiences. Shalicia's groundbreaking product, In Charge, is revolutionizing the financial advisory industry, and we uncover the journey that led to its creation. Embracing autonomy and fulfillment within the startup realm, we also discuss the transition from entrepreneurship to a stable role, and the remarkable impact In Charge is having on the next generation of financial advisors.

    Join us as we uncover how Shalicia's personal journey birthed a platform that empowers individuals in their financial literacy. Plus, we delve into the invaluable benefits of seeking mentorship through the Startup Genome Project, providing a higher chance of success for aspiring entrepreneurs. Lastly, we tackle the challenges faced by financial advisors in the insurance industry and highlight the influential power of positive customer feedback and referrals in driving success for groundbreaking products.


    About Riley Moynes | (99+) Riley Moynes, MBA | LinkedIn

    Riley joins The Forge from the Innovation Factory, where he was a Client Services Manager. Riley is a filmmaker turned design/business strategist originally from Regina, Saskatchewan. Riley has an entrepreneurial background having owned and operated a film and video production company for 8+ years while living in Saskatchewan. 

     

    Prior to starting his MBA in Design Strategy at the California College of the Arts, Riley started a Saskatchewan-based, solar energy company. Riley is incredibly excited to offer support to fledgling startups in the Hamilton business ecosystem and to utilize his design thinking skills in the process.


    About Shalicia Harris | (99+) Shalicia Harris | LinkedIn

    Shalicia is the Founder of In Charge & TEDx Speaker with a corporate background in innovation, marketing and project management. She is a problem solver who turned her own lack of financial literacy and poor financial services experience into a revolutionary start-up company In Charge. Now she is revolutionizing the financial services industry with her comprehensive framework called the 5 Key Pillars of Personal Finances. These key pillars empower individuals by putting them in charge and while providing them faster and better financial solutions through an easily accessible app. Shalicia’s goal is to modernize financial services while building trust, transparency, and knowledge for people with personalized financial literacy.


    About In Charge | In Charge | Home (beincharge.io)

    In Charge is modernizing the prospect journey for advisors with a collaborative and value driven approach that empowers prospects with financial literacy and insights to help advisors identify gaps and opportunities for people faster. With our platform HeyKyra, we build trust, create transparency and enables people to make better financial decisions.


    Want to Connect or Learn More?

    Want to Support In Charge?
    Users can build their own personalized financial literacy with our FREE financial Snapshot for listers. Its only takes 3-5 minutes! Note this will not go directly to a financial advisor but users will be contacted if they would like to be matched with one. 

    https://beincharge.io/heykyra?r=LIJHTSNS


    Looking to Incubate Your Own Startup?
    The Forge is currently recruiting a new business incubator cohort that will start in September. If you are an innovative, scalable startup with a full-time founder and a prototype, we would love for you to apply! The application deadline is July 31, 2023. Click here to apply.


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    Unlocking Success: Driving Client Acquisition and Nurturing for Financial Advisors with Shalicia Harris from In Charge

    Unlocking Success: Driving Client Acquisition and Nurturing for Financial Advisors with Shalicia Harris from In Charge

    Are you ready to unlock success in your financial advisory career? In this episode, we delve deep into the world of client acquisition and nurturing with two extraordinary guests: Riley Moynes from The Forge Incubator and Shalicia Harris from In Charge.

    Together, we explore the profound significance of relatable stories in addressing personal needs and experiences. Shalicia's groundbreaking product, In Charge, is revolutionizing the financial advisory industry, and we uncover the journey that led to its creation. Embracing autonomy and fulfillment within the startup realm, we also discuss the transition from entrepreneurship to a stable role, and the remarkable impact In Charge is having on the next generation of financial advisors.

    Join us as we uncover how Shalicia's personal journey birthed a platform that empowers individuals in their financial literacy. Plus, we delve into the invaluable benefits of seeking mentorship through the Startup Genome Project, providing a higher chance of success for aspiring entrepreneurs. Lastly, we tackle the challenges faced by financial advisors in the insurance industry and highlight the influential power of positive customer feedback and referrals in driving success for groundbreaking products.


    About Riley Moynes | (99+) Riley Moynes, MBA | LinkedIn

    Riley joins The Forge from the Innovation Factory, where he was a Client Services Manager. Riley is a filmmaker turned design/business strategist originally from Regina, Saskatchewan. Riley has an entrepreneurial background having owned and operated a film and video production company for 8+ years while living in Saskatchewan. 

     

    Prior to starting his MBA in Design Strategy at the California College of the Arts, Riley started a Saskatchewan-based, solar energy company. Riley is incredibly excited to offer support to fledgling startups in the Hamilton business ecosystem and to utilize his design thinking skills in the process.


    About Shalicia Harris | (99+) Shalicia Harris | LinkedIn

    Shalicia is the Founder of In Charge & TEDx Speaker with a corporate background in innovation, marketing and project management. She is a problem solver who turned her own lack of financial literacy and poor financial services experience into a revolutionary start-up company In Charge. Now she is revolutionizing the financial services industry with her comprehensive framework called the 5 Key Pillars of Personal Finances. These key pillars empower individuals by putting them in charge and while providing them faster and better financial solutions through an easily accessible app. Shalicia’s goal is to modernize financial services while building trust, transparency, and knowledge for people with personalized financial literacy.


    About In Charge | In Charge | Home (beincharge.io)

    In Charge is modernizing the prospect journey for advisors with a collaborative and value driven approach that empowers prospects with financial literacy and insights to help advisors identify gaps and opportunities for people faster. With our platform HeyKyra, we build trust, create transparency and enables people to make better financial decisions.


    Want to Connect or Learn More?

    Want to Support In Charge?
    Users can build their own personalized financial literacy with our FREE financial Snapshot for listers. Its only takes 3-5 minutes! Note this will not go directly to a financial advisor but users will be contacted if they would like to be matched with one. 

    https://beincharge.io/heykyra?r=LIJHTSNS


    Looking to Incubate Your Own Startup?
    The Forge is currently recruiting a new business incubator cohort that will start in September. If you are an innovative, scalable startup with a full-time founder and a prototype, we would love for you to apply! The application deadline is July 31, 2023. Click here to apply.


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    Accelerating Web3 & the Metaverse | Jamie Burke, CEO & Founder, Outlier Ventures

    Accelerating Web3 & the Metaverse | Jamie Burke, CEO & Founder, Outlier Ventures
    Outlier Ventures are a market leading Web3 accelerator. With 185 investments last year and a steady dose of bullish sentiment towards crypto, Outlier CEO and Founder Jamie Burke is well positioned to talk about where Web3 and Crypto in 2023 is going to go. Jamie sat down with Lloyd Wahed a few weeks ago to speak about the market from 2022 up to now, and then beyond. We wanted to share this highly topical show with you in accordance with the release of Jamie's 2023 thesis for the market. The discussion moves from crypto to AI, AR/VR to gaming, DeFi to tokens. It's a fantastic resource for all those who want to learn about some of the intricacies the 2023 markets will be throwing up. Jamie and Lloyd speak about what it takes to seize the opportunities that are presented to you in your career, and how much we can do to have an effect on the circumstances that created our personal paths. An episode that's highly significant due to its wealth of insights - at a crucial point in the history of Web3, Crypto, AI, and Blockchain. -- Website - https://manasearch.co.uk LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mana-talent/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/manasearchuk?s=20 Telegram - https://t.me/c/1615563449/1 Searching for Mana - https://manasearch.co.uk/searching-for-mana-with-lloyd-wahed/ The Metaverse Podcast, Jamie Burke & Outlier Ventures - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-metaverse-podcast/id1511782129

    Writing and Recording Your Created Future + A Handbook For Life & Business with Entrepreneur, Musician & Explorer Will Sacks

    Writing and Recording Your Created Future + A Handbook For Life & Business with Entrepreneur, Musician & Explorer Will Sacks

    Will Sacks: Creator, entrepreneur and artist based in Nashville, TN USA. Will is the Founder and CEO of Fulcrum Venture Accelerator. A fundraising accelerator for mission-driven entrepreneurs. Their mission is to help human potential flourish by assisting high-potential entrepreneurs close seed funding. 

     

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    Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show!

    Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!
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    Special props 👇

    Producer & Editor - John Balderston

    Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud

    Episode 10: Mentorship + opportunity = How we keep advanced energy startups in Tennessee

    Episode 10: Mentorship + opportunity = How we keep advanced energy startups in Tennessee

    The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council has four commitments to our members. In this episode, we’re focusing on one: Foster the growth of Tennessee's advanced energy startups. TAEBC doesn’t just want advanced energy startups to launch in the state, we want them to grow, thrive and stay here.

    Today, we’re speaking with Harvey Abouelata, Vice President of Commercial Solar at Solar Alliance, and Dr. Bianca Bailey, CEO of Agriwater. In the episode, host Cortney Piper talks with Abouelata and Dr. Bailey about the importance of mentorship, programs that support early-stage companies, and how solar power and wastewater treatment systems go together like peanut butter and jelly – more on that analogy in our episode. And listen all the way to the end of the episode to hear a special clip of Dr. Bailey playing the saxophone.

    Solar Alliance is a TAEBC member. Abouelata is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence in TAEBC’s Energy Mentor Network program, run in partnership with Launch Tennessee. Agriwater is in Cohort Six of the Innovation Crossroads program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a two-year program for fellows focusing on energy and advanced manufacturing technologies.

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