Best Protip Podcasts (2025)

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How to improve SEO for webcomics 1:10:17

2h ago1:10:17

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Now that comic creators are returning to websites, SEO (search engine optimization) is once again a hot topic. We'll talk about methods to help search engines index comics. Also, if Brad and Dave were to design a four-year degree for cartoonists, what classes would be on the curriculum? Today's show SEO for webcomics Should you use alt text on soci…

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Simon Taylor: Harnessing High Performance in Leadership: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 23:04

14h ago23:04

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Summary In this episode, Simon Taylor, Senior Director of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness at GAP, shares insights on building high-performing teams through the lens of his experiences in competitive rowing. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision, a strong mindset, and the balance between performance and human connection. Simo…

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John Federman: Harnessing Data for HR Success: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 19:13

1d ago19:13

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Summary: In this episode, the conversation revolves around the evolving role of HR in mid-sized companies, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and the impact of effective leadership. John Federman, CEO of Higher Road, shares insights on connecting buyers and sellers, the significance of team accountability, and the transformative power o…

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Cynthia Abbott Kerr: The Future of Pay Transparency: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 21:48

3d ago21:48

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Summary: In this podcast episode, Rhona Pierce interviews Cynthia Abbot Kerr, founder and CEO of WellPay AI, discussing her journey in the compensation industry, the complexities of pay transparency, and the impact of AI on compensation strategies. Cynthia shares insights on the importance of transparency in pay, the challenges of decision fatigue …

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Episode 222 - Checking Between the Cushions for Rifles 29:48

4d ago29:48

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Rearmament presented the leadership of the UK with a dilemma. The economic recovery afforded the military the means necessary to lay at least the groundwork for future success, but not in every branch. And not perfectly anywhere, which hey was the story everywhere else too. What ensued were years of back-and-forth over how the country's slender res…

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Victoria Williams: The Rise of Wake and Vape: A Cannabis Success Story 45:11

7d ago45:11

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Victoria Williams and Her Journey 03:04 The Impact of Family Background on Entrepreneurial Spirit 05:46 Navigating the Cannabis Industry: Education and Advocacy 08:54 Understanding Social Equity in Cannabis Licensing 11:52 The Evolution of Wake and Vape: From Idea to Brand 15:00 Challenges Faced in the Cannabis Busine…

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The Eyes Have It 1:03:05

7d ago1:03:05

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Today's show is sponsored by Dreamhost. The first step in owning and controlling your own work is creating a website, and Brad and Dave have relied on Dreamhost for years. Check out Dreamhost.com/comiclab to find out how you can lock in a rate of $2.59/month for three years! Every beginning cartoonist agonizes over drawing eyes! Why is that — and w…

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Building High Performance Teams at LVMH: CHRO Gena Smith LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 18:11

9d ago18:11

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Summary In this episode, Gina Smith, CHRO of LVMH, discusses the importance of high-performance teams and creative environments. She emphasizes the role of coaching and development initiatives in fostering talent, the significance of creativity in the luxury sector, and the need for effective leadership in a complex business landscape. Additionally…

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Matt Lavery: How UPS Hiring Showcases Internal mobility and AI: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 24:59

10d ago24:59

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Summary: In this episode of #thePOZcast, host Rona Pierce speaks with Matt Lavery, Director of Global Sourcing, Recruiting, and Onboarding at UPS. They discuss Matt's journey from a seasonal handler to a leadership role, the impact of AI and automation on hiring processes, and the importance of internal mobility and career progression within UPS. M…

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Ben Eubanks: Artificial Intelligence for HR: LIVE from Unleash 2025 22:55

11d ago22:55

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Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Unleash 2025 00:58 Exploring the Intersection of People and Technology 03:02 Insights on Frontline Workers 05:52 Building Trust with Frontline Workers 10:01 The Role of AI in Recruitment 14:00 C-Suite Perspectives on AI and Talent 18:05 Rapid Fire Questions and Key Takeaways…

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Episode 221 - Quiet Boom 27:40

11d ago27:40

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Today I switch over to events in the UK during the 30s and how they handled the challenge of the Axis. I'll be starting off with a look at their economic situation in the aftermath of the Depression and leaving the Gold Standard. Which for once was mostly good news, but still very much a recovery from years of disaster. Bibliography for this episod…

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Steve White: A Journey from Sports Agent to Top Talent Access Leader 54:36

14d ago54:36

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Talent Acquisition and Steve White's Background 01:46 Transition from Sports Agent to Talent Acquisition 08:40 The Emotional Journey of Leaving Sports Management 16:37 Transferable Skills from Sports to Talent Acquisition 19:50 Transformative Leadership in Talent Acquisition 21:12 Defining and Cultivating Organization…

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Who are you? What do you do? Why should I care? 1:04:04

14d ago1:04:04

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Today's show is sponsored by Dreamhost. The first step in owning and controlling your own work is creating a website, and Brad and Dave have relied on Dreamhost for years. Check out Dreamhost.com/comiclab to find out how you can lock in a rate of $2.59/month for three years! Your social media profile needs to answer three questions clearly: Who are…

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Episode 220 - Sandcastles 32:07

19d ago32:07

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Today I wrap up this miniseries with a look at French diplomacy during the 30s. Upon recording this episode I realized there may have been not one single success during this entire period, an impressive record even by the standards of this show. Bibliography for this episode: Jackson, Julian The Popular Front in France: Defending Democracy, 1934-38…

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Shawn Nelson: Let Me Save You 25 Years: Mistakes, Miracles, and Lessons from the Lovesac Story 51:14

21d ago51:14

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lovesack and Sean Nelson 02:35 The Grit Behind Entrepreneurship 04:49 The Lovesack Journey Begins 08:44 Challenges and Triumphs in Business 13:30 Navigating Bankruptcy and Resilience 17:32 Miracle Moments in Business 20:47 The Importance of Funding and Growth 23:07 Learning Mandarin and Cultural Insights 24:36 Buildin…

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Special Guest Scott C 59:40

21d ago59:40

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Cartoonist Scott C joins us to discuss his artistic journey. He discusses his beginnings, including art directing Psychonauts and Brutal Legend for Double Fine Productions, as well as his first webcomic, Double Fine Action Comics. He shares valuable insights on working with watercolors and creating graphic novels for younger readers. His paintings …

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Life, Laughs, and LEGOS: Oliver Posner's Take on Success 16:33

25d ago16:33

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Chapters 00:00 Building a Lego City Together 03:02 Exploring Interests: Baseball and School 05:58 Favorite Books and Learning 08:59 Friendship and Family Dynamics 11:59 Wishes for the FutureBy Adam Posner

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Episode 219 - Marine Nationale et Armée de l'Air 38:18

26d ago38:18

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Coverage of the French military is wrapped up today with a look at the development and equipment of their navy and air force. Bibliography for this episode: Baughen, Greg The Rise and Fall of the French Air Force: French Air Operations and Strategy 1900-1940 Fonthill 2018 Chant, Chris Allied Fighter Aircraft 1939-45 Amber Books 2009 Bishop, Chris T…

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Darren Marble Resilience and Rejection: Keys to Entrepreneurial Success 48:09

28d ago48:09

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Darren Marble and Issuance 03:02 Darren's Early Entrepreneurial Journey 05:58 The Importance of Rejection in Sales 08:53 Building Resilience as a Founder 11:47 Lessons from a Cold Rejection 14:57 The Role of the Founder in Capital Raising 18:06 The Glamour vs. Reality of Being a Founder 21:01 Sobriety as a Competitive…

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Pixels aren't permanent 1:01:17

28d ago1:01:17

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Is it OK to change your comic after you've already sent it to your audience? The guys also tackle tariffs, ISBNs, bar codes, and offering comics to charity organizations. Today's show Making a change to a comic after it's "out there" Susan MacTaggart's personal affirmation UPDATE: Tariffs on books?? ISBNs and bar codes for self-published books Comi…

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Future-Proofing Talent Acquisition: Elevating the Candidate Experience: LIVE from Transform 34:11

30d ago34:11

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LIVE from Transform 2025!Video:We are proud to share Adam Posner's panel, Future-Proofing Talent Acquisition: Elevating the Candidate ExperienceFeaturing: Ariana Moon, VP, Talent Planning & Acquisition, Greenhouse SoftwareCori Faro, VP, Talent Acquisition, OktaPanel Description:In today’s competitive talent market, a strong candidate experience is …

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Kyle Forrest: The Future of HR Leadership @ Deloitte: LIVE from Transform 18:28

1M ago18:28

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LIVE from Transform 2025!Kyle Forrest is the Future of HR Leader at Deloitte Consulting, responsible for identifying emerging trends and developing research-backed insights that shape the evolving HR landscape. He advises organizations on the human-related aspects of major business events, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business…

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John Baldino: The State of HR & TA Tech: LIVE from Transform 18:44

1M ago18:44

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LIVE from Transform 2025!John Baldino is the President @ Humareso | Human Resources Strategy, Talent Management, HR Tech and more! He is on a mission is to equip people and empower organizations. We build it all through comprehensive consulting and HR solutions. Our team's dedication to organizational design, talent management, and employee engagem…

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Episode 218 - Thank God for the French Army 34:56

1M ago34:56

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Equipment and organization episode! Even if the French commanders got thoroughly discredited after 1940, the actual gear used by the army kept a decent reputation. But that might not be entirely justified as their arsenal was riddled with deficiencies all its own. Bibliography for this episode: Doughty, Robert Allan The Seeds of Disaster: The Devel…

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The Future of Work: Insights from Dr. Angela Jackson 42:33

1M ago42:33

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Future of Work 01:26 The Impact of Family Background on Career 03:05 Career Journey and Work-Life Integration 05:48 The Shift in Workplace Culture Post-Pandemic 10:56 The Importance of Intentional Office Presence 14:39 Future of Work Grand Challenge and Reskilling 19:15 AI's Role in the Future of Work 21:26 Empowe…

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Narration or Dialogue? 1:10:29

1M ago1:10:29

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It's a jam-packed show this week! Brad and Dave argue over the better delivery for story exposition — dialogue or narration. Dave is discontinuing international shipping; Brad gets his Wikipedia updates; and the guys agree that Dee Fish does autobio comics right. Then Dave does another behind-the-scenes analysis of his recent Kickstarter, talking a…

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Adria Ferrier: Workplace AI for Life's Milestones: LIVE from Transform 16:24

1M ago16:24

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LIVE from Transform 2025!Adria Ferrier is the founder of Elayne, an AI copilot for financial and estate management. Elayne's mission is to modernize estate planning and affairs settlements, making it more accessible, efficient, and integrated into daily life. She launched Elayne after experiencing firsthand the disjointed, frustrating challenges fa…

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Steve Hunt: The Science of Hiring: LIVE from Transform 20:40

1M ago20:40

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LIVE from Transform 2025 in Las Vegas!Steve Hunt is focused on helping companies design and deploy technology-enabled processes to improve workforce adaptability, experience, and productivity. I believe that meaningful and fulfilling work is critical to human happiness. Creating high-quality work environments positively influences the lives of empl…

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AJ Thomas: Making Good Trouble: LIVE from Transform! 15:08

1M ago15:08

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LIVE from Transform 2025!AJ Thomas is Founder and CEO of The Troublemaker Lab, an experience lab for legendary founders and their teams, and Founder and General Partner at Good Trouble Ventures, a VC fund investing in the Future of Entertainment & Creativity and its Digital Transformation. With a non-traditional background spanning startups, ventur…

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E-commerce Insights from Global Branding Expert Bashak Ilhan 39:52

1M ago39:52

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00:00 Introduction to Branding and Business Development 02:50 The Influence of Family on Entrepreneurial Spirit 06:08 Early Experiences in Business and Marketing 09:02 Understanding E-commerce and Market Trends 12:12 The Essence of Branding and Customer Connection 15:01 Navigating Business Transformation Challenges 18:00 Consulting Dynamics and Cli…

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Paint the Wall Red: Conjuring Creativity 59:39

1M ago59:39

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In a recent interview for the National Cartoonists Society, Greg Evans (the creator of the newspaper comic strip "Luanne") spoke about painting a single wall in his studio red. Mel Lazarus, creator of the syndicated strips "Momma" and "Miss Peach," told him that the color red was proven to increase creative thoughts. This resulted in one burning qu…

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Episode 217 - Building the Shield 28:22

1M ago28:22

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I'm talking about bunkers today and I desperately hope you guys are as excited as I am. Bibliography for this episode: Doughty, Robert Allan The Seeds of Disaster: The Development of French Army Doctrine 1919-1939 Archon Books 1985 Kaufmann, J.E. and H.W. Kaufmann Fortress France: The Maginot Line and French Defenses in World War II Praeger Securit…

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Cori Faro: Unpacking the Employee Value Proposition: LIVE from Transform! 20:10

1M ago20:10

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LIVE from Transform 2025 Las Vegas!Cori Faro is the VP of Talent Acquisition at Okta, where she leads a global team with over 17 years of experience in the recruiting industry. Under her leadership, Okta has strengthened its commitment to comprehensive hiring practices and innovative talent strategies. Cori is dedicated to enhancing the candidate e…

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Trailblazing Workplace Expert Laurie Ruettimann: LIVE from Transform! 12:40

1M ago12:40

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Laurie Ruittimann: The Future of Hiring – Live from Transform 2025Laurie Ruettimann is a former HR leader turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. In 2009, CNN recognized her as one of America’s top career advisors and Forbes named her blog as one of the Top 100 blogs for women. Those two events propelled her into the spotlight of fixing the world…

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Mita Mallick: On a Mission to Fix What’s Broken at Work: LIVE from Transform 15:58

2M ago15:58

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LIVE from Transform 2025 in Las Vegas! Mita Mallick is a change maker with a track record of transforming culture and business. She gives innovative, culturally resonant ideas a voice and serves customers and communities with purpose. She’s had an extensive career as a multicultural marketer in the beauty and consumer goods space, being a fierce ad…

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Hugo Malan: Future Proofing Workforce Solutions 47:38

2M ago47:38

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00:00 Introduction to Yugo Milan and His Background 03:06 The Intersection of Technology and Talent Strategy 06:00 Government Efficiency and Workforce Management 08:55 Navigating Layoffs and Performance Management 12:00 Job Market Strategies for the Unemployed 15:05 Understanding Workforce Solutions 18:08 The Need for Better People Management 21:04…

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Autobiohazard: Drawing the Line Between Fact and Fiction 1:14:38

2M ago1:14:38

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Where's the line between an autobiographical comic and a semi-autobiographical one — between "based upon" and "inspired by"? And when does the whole thing veer directly into fiction?? Plus... Dave Kellett shares real numbers from his recent Kickstarter, and we arrive at a jaw-dropping conclusion: Bluesky is it. The Webcomics Handbook will publish a…

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CHRO Angela Cheng-Cimini: LIVE from Transform 2025 13:35

2M ago13:35

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LIVE from Transform 2025!Angela most recently served as the Senior Vice President, Talent &; Chief Human Resources Officer for Harvard Business Publishing. In this role, Cheng-Cimini led the Human Resources and Facilities & Administration units, spearheaded efforts to develop a talent roadmap that supports the business strategy and created a deeply…

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Episode 216 - Marching to the Wrong Beat 31:06

2M ago31:06

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Today we move away from the overview history of France to focus on purely military matters. Namely, how the French went wrong in preparing for the next war and how that would play into the disaster of 1940. Bibliography for this episode: Doughty, Robert Allan The Seeds of Disaster: The Development of French Army Doctrine 1919-1939 Archon Books 1985…

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HiBob CMO Sarah Reynolds: Live from Transform 2025 20:43

2M ago20:43

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Live from Transform 2025!Sarah Reynolds (they/them) is a creative, award-winning marketing executive and advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). A veteran of the HR software market, Sarah is currently Chief Marketing Officer at Hibob, where they bring their deep industry knowledge, passion for storytelling, and keen eye for…

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Tubi's People Leaders: Natasha Valani & Cristina Navarro: LIVE from Transform 2025 21:24

2M ago21:24

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Live from Transform 2025 in Las Vegas!I am excited to welcome Tubi's people leaders, Natasha Valani & Cristina Navarro.Natasha Valani serves as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Tubi Media Group at Fox Corporation. In her role, she oversees talent management, performance, recruitment, culture & belonging, as well as the overall emplo…

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Mike Koenigs: Identifying Your Superpower for Success 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

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00:00 Introduction to Mike Koenigs 01:16 Humble Beginnings and Early Influences 02:51 Journey into Technology and Early Career 05:12 The Rise of Digital Marketing and Early Resistance 10:00 First Exit and Transition to Consulting 15:06 Guiding Founders and Identifying Superpowers 21:56 Navigating Identity Crisis After Exits 24:01 AI Automation and …

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