The Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator at Florida International University presents "Tech Conversations", talks with experts innovating at the intersection of technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Director, Dr. Jacek J. Kolasiński, producer & co-host Maggie Salas-Amaro, and guest co-host Neil Ramsay.
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Demo Day is the podcast for founders, venture capitalists, and anyone who wants to learn more about the top accelerator, incubator, and VC programs across the country. Come hear the top venture capitalists and founders in the game discuss what it takes to go from seed to exit.
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Podcast discussing the week in biomedical science and the struggle of being a perennial student.
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Listen, and make magic happen. We like music, and we like startups - trying to mix the two. Let's see what happens...
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Meet intrepid entrepreneurs from Africa and South Asia, hear their stories of trial & triumph, and gain insights and guidance from Stanford University faculty and global business experts on how to transform today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. From securing investment and planning family succession, to mindful leadership and managing in adversity, you’ll learn firsthand from entrepreneurs and experts on how to develop the grit you need to grow your business — in times of crisis ...
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We are committed to helping educators and those in the education community explore the successes, challenges, and opportunities in education. We give a voice to educators who have committed their lives to developing learners and are constantly looking for ways to do so better. Join us every other week as we learn together, one conversation at a time!
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We amplify the voices of women change makers who are building a more equitable, sustainable and inclusive world one episode at a time. In our show, we take you on a journey across the globe to understand the solutions women are creating to impact the world. We also look at gender equality in media and how to support women social entrepreneurs.
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Podcast by Gabriel Murillo
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Launchtime is a podcast focussing on the Dutch innovation community. It’s a 30 min long show that is perfect for a lunch break! Made for startups, corporates, enthusiasts and visionaries. It’s about the beginning of something new. Hence the name Launchtime.
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The CTStartUP podcasts is all about connecting people who are passionate about the growing Connecticut startup ecosystem. The story of how CTStartUP podcast got started is not unlike how startups begin. IT BEGAN WITH COFFEE Two entrepreneurs Mike Kauffman and Eric Francis had been meeting for coffee and discussing everything from what they were working on to what they wanted to see for Connecticut. The two connected over the fact that they are avid podcast listeners and thought it would be f ...
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We often hear “The dream is free, but the hustle is sold separately.” But what if it didn’t have to be so expensive? We will be exploring various pillars of entrepreneurship to help you Cheat The Hustle. We will be discussing tried and tested tips, tools, and tactics used by top entrepreneurs to Cheat The Hustle.
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The Alexander Lorenzo Podcast is a discussion amongst business owners and entrepreneurs about how they have succeeded in their specific industry. The host Alex brings years of cryptocurrency and business experience to the conversation. This down to earth podcast shows you the real, the nice, the ugly, and so much more. We peel back the layers of each individual story to find the highest quality information about the route to starting and maintaining a business. With the diverse background an ...
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Welcome to Tech Conversations, where we explore the evolving intersections of creativity, technology, and the human experience. In this episode Dr. Jacek J. Kolasiński, is delving into one of the most urgent and intriguing topics of our time: artificial intelligence—not just as a tool, but as a presence reshaping how we remember, how we design, how…
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Our guest in this conversation is Teri Arvesu Gonzalez, Founder of The Tag Collab, a dynamic platform that brings together diverse ventures and ideas. In this episode, we explore MOXY—an app built to simplify democracy and strengthen civic engagement. By delivering news from multiple perspectives, MOXY helps bridge divides and combat polarization. …
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The Real Reason Jeff Crusey Walked Away from Brazil’s Solar Boom
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In this episode of Tech Conversations, Galo Arellano shares his journey from a young journalist to a prominent figure in traditional and digital media. He discusses the impact of significant news events on his career, the transition from traditional journalism to digital platforms, and the challenges of misinformation in the age of technology. Galo…
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Mark Mullen: Why VC Success is Broken
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1:07:41What does it really mean to “succeed” as a founder or a VC? In this episode of Demo Day, we sit down with Mark Mullen, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Bonfire Ventures, to explore the realities behind startup success, venture capital, and what it takes to build a high-performing team in today’s market. Mark opens up about the unrealistic expecta…
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#NASA Universo Curioso con Noelia Gonzalez
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16:33What is Universo Curioso? In this conversation, Noelia Gonzalez shares her journey from journalism to working with NASA, highlighting her role in the Universo Curioso podcast. She discusses the podcast's mission to educate and inspire the Hispanic community about science and technology, the innovative approaches they take in storytelling, and the i…
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The Simple Rule That Predicts Founder Success with Santhosh Devati
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1:20:24In this episode of Demo Day, Sean Goldfaden interviews venture capitalist and angel investor Santhosh Devati (Managing Parter at Anamika Ventures) about the secret to building lasting success. Santhosh, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience, shares the unconventional philosophy that has guided his career and his investment decisi…
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In this episode of Tech Conversations, Our fellow Daniela sits down with RA+DI Alumni Brianna Page, a rising entrepreneur and director of the Bandhwari Women's Project. Brianna traces her path from Miami to FIU, where her studies in business sparked her entrepreneurial drive. She shares how she has turned ideas into action through leadership roles,…
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Actor Peter Dager joins us to share his journey into the world of acting, from the audition process for his role in STICK to the unexpected lessons he’s gained through golf. He opens up about the art of character development, why understanding a character’s backstory matters, and how he brought his character Santi to life. Peter also reflects on th…
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Is venture capital dead? According to VC David Yi, the answer is more complex than you think. In this eye-opening conversation with host Sean Goldfaden, David, a veteran founder and investor, reveals why the traditional VC model is "dying" and what will replace it. David, the general partner of Ethos Fund, shares his incredible life journey—from hi…
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Meet Ray Elman, he founded Inspicio now Art Speak in 2015 . This talk dives into his creative journey, how ArtSpeak came to life, and the role of storytelling in preserving cultural legacy through art and conversation. Hosted by Maggie Salas-Amaro
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Authentic Communication: Live from Stanford Seed Summit in South Africa
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31:27We're excited to bring you a special cross-over episode from our friends at the 'Think Fast, Talk Smart' podcast. Host Matt Abrahams joined us and recorded this live session at the Stanford Seed Transformation Network Summit in Cape Town, exploring the authentic communication strategies that every entrepreneur needs to master. Real connection means…
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The Secret That Took Netflix to the Top with Petra Griffith
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1:05:33What if the real secret behind Netflix’s success wasn’t movies… but data? In this episode of Demo Day, Sean Goldfaden sits down with Petra Griffith, Managing Director at Wedbush Ventures and a former product leader at Netflix and Yahoo, to uncover the hidden strategies that helped Netflix rise to the top—and the lessons every founder needs to know.…
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How to Build Relationships in Venture Capital with Jonathan Hung
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1:08:29In this episode of Demo Day, we sit down with Jonathan Hung, Managing Partner at Entrepreneur Ventures, to explore why relationships matter more than returns in venture capital. Jonathan shares how he transitioned from family offices and Trousdale Ventures to launching a fund under Entrepreneur Media. From his “dating fund” philosophy to lessons on…
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Meet local artist Ricky G . Ricky G is a dynamic artist blending pop art with street art, creating bold, expressive works that resonate with energy, culture, and personal storytelling. With a background as a tattoo artist and street artist, Ricky G has spent years translating raw emotions and real-life experiences into visual form. His art is a fus…
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Alumni spotlight with Jerónimo Mura Emmy Award-winning journalist Jerónimo Mura takes us on a journey from reporting on the frontlines of war to covering local news and politics in Washington, D.C. In June 2025 he won an Emmy as part of the Univision Washington, DC team for the story on Joe Vogel: From Uruguay to Maryland's Youngest State Delegate.…
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#Bringing the outside in- with Dahlia Dreszer
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28:26Bringing the outside in- AI in visual arts Hosted by Jacek Kolasinski Our conversation explores how technology, memoryand materiality intersect with technology. Bringing the Outside In explores how our homes become vessels for cultural memory and identity. The show transforms Green Space Miami into an immersive environment where installations and l…
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The Mindset Behind Every Great Founder with Kevin Moore
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1:19:59From humble beginnings in Tulsa to launching his own venture capital firm, Kevin Moore’s story is one of resilience, grit, and vision. In this episode of Demo Day, host Sean Goldfaden sits down with Kevin Moore, Managing Partner at Serac Ventures, to uncover the mindset, habits, and experiences that helped him go from engineer to successful VC — an…
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What is Pininfarina? In this episode, we feature Paolo Trevisan, VP of Design at powerhouse Pininfarina, as we take a journey to his beginnings and to explore the evolving relationship between design and artificial intelligence. From the brand’s iconic automotive heritage to its forward-thinking innovations in architecture and mobility. Hosted by J…
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Why Most First-Time VCs Struggle (And How to Survive) with Rick Smith
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1:11:08Starting a venture capital fund sounds glamorous — but the reality? It’s a long, grueling, high-stakes journey. In this episode of the Demo Day Podcast, we sit down with Rick Smith, Co-Founder of Crosscut Ventures, to unpack why most first-time VCs fail, how to navigate the emerging manager landscape, and what it really takes to build a lasting VC …
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We’re celebrating 100 years of the City of Coral Gables—and the future is looking brighter than ever. But what exactly are SMART city initiatives? Joining us for this conversation with Raimundo Rodulfo, Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Coral Gables and .hosted by Maggie Salas-Amaro In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge technologies b…
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We welcome back Author and Professor Dr. Amanda Lotz. Why a Third Book—After Mass Media? In today’s streaming-driven world, audiences are engaging with content in entirely new ways, from binge-worthy originals to global titles that were once out of reach. While traditional broadcast and cable haven’t disappeared, they’re now part of a much bigger m…
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Beneath the surface.... sharks and more... Host Maggie Salas-Amaro sits down with Dr. Michael Heithaus, Vice Provost of Environmental Resilience and the BBC Campus at Florida international University.The conversation explores Dr. Heithaus' groundbreaking research on sharks and the innovative projects underway at the BBC campus. Together, they delve…
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The Strategy Quietly Changing Venture Capital with Minnie Ingersoll
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49:56In this episode of Demo Day, we sit down with Minnie Ingersoll, Partner at TenOneTen Ventures and host of the LA Venture Podcast, for an insider look at how venture capital is evolving in 2024. Minnie drops exclusive insights on a growing trend: LP sharing - a powerful but rarely discussed tactic that’s helping up-and-coming VCs fundraise faster an…
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How to Pick the Right Investor with Jeff Bocan
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1:08:30In this episode of Demo Day, host Sean Goldfaden sits down with Jeff Bocan, Partner at Okapi Venture Capital, to dive deep into the founder-investor dynamic, red flags to watch for, and what truly sets top-performing startups apart. 🚨 Founders: Are you doing due diligence on your investors? Jeff shares a wild story about a founder who raised a Seri…
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The #1 Habit that Predicts Founder Success with TX Zhuo
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59:20What’s the one trait that separates successful startups from the rest? According to TX Zhuo—Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fika Ventures—it’s not pedigree, pitch decks, or market size. It’s founder responsiveness. In this episode of Demo Day, TX reveals the surprising results of a study across 94 portfolio companies, and why the speed of your e…
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Stephanie K. Nihon is an award winning producer and casting director at LFD Productions. Nihon is known for being the creator, co-writer and producer of the award-winning TV Series called 'Goombay Kids' that has had 4 seasons to date. 'Goombay Kids' is an island adventure series (ages 5-9yrs) airing on the Happy Kids, Roku, AmazonFire, AppleTV , Yo…
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Stanford Professors Reflect on Fostering Grit & Nurturing Growth
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26:37Welcome to Grit & Growth’s final episode. After five years and 90 episodes, we’ve asked four Stanford GSB professors who teach in the Seed Transformation Program to tell us what they’ve learned — about the grit of intrepid entrepreneurs working in emerging economies and the growth they’ve experienced in their own teaching. Jesper Sorensen, Baba Shi…
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The RA+DI presents OFF THE WALL, a limited series hosting talks on the circular economy, music creation, authors and more... In this talk Neil Ramsay, known as "The Creative Economist" and co-founding faculty at RA+DI talks with Bethanny Edwards on innovation, art, design, sustainability and more. Edited by our RA+DI fellow Daniela Zulueta.…
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Why Most Founders Fail with Marlon Nichols
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1:01:58What makes a great founder? How do VCs really decide who to back? In this episode of Demo Day, host Sean Goldfaden sits down with Marlon Nichols, Managing Partner at MaC Venture Capital, to explore what separates good founders from great ones, the mindset of successful venture capitalists, and the hidden power of community-driven events like Cultur…
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Meet Evan Carraway, entrepreneur, owner of Caroline Hill , MOM, daughter and friend. She has been running a successful business for years along with her mom Jill and is now stepping into the next phase with more interaction and growth with their customer base. What does it take to launch a wholesale handbag business and then add clothing and access…
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#InConversation with Christopher Mitchell
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21:43Christopher Mitchell was born in Queens, New York, and studied at both Florida International University and Pratt Institute. He has been visiting Haiti since childhood to see family, and while he began photographing Carnival during those visits, it wasn’t until moving to Haiti full-time in 2008 that he deeply immersed himself in documenting and int…
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The Keys To Becoming A Successful Founder with Laurent Grill
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1:01:34Welcome to the Demo Day Podcast – Your Inside Look at Venture Capital & Startups Hosted by Sean Goldfaden of Coefficient Labs, Demo Day brings you in-depth conversations with top venture capitalists, startup founders, and industry leaders to demystify the world of VC, fundraising, and startup growth. Each episode delivers insider insights on raisin…
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Perkenalkan Denica Riadini-Flesch, seorang mantan ekonom yang menjadi pengusaha. Ia sedih melihat perjuangan para pengrajin dan petani tradisional di pedesaan Indonesia sehingga ia mendirikan perusahaan untuk membantu mengubah hidup mereka. SukkhaCitta adalah merek mode dari petani-ke-lemari, yang mengembalikan daya kepada para perempuan yang membu…
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Short Takes: Growing Impact, Stitch by Stitch
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14:39Meet Denica Riadini-Flesch, a former economist turned entrepreneur, who was so saddened by the struggles of traditional artisans and farmers in rural Indonesia that she created a company to help change their lives. SukkhaCitta is a farm-to-closet fashion brand that puts power back in the hands of the women who make our clothes. Its mission: to end …
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Meet Ana Siegel, former General Counsel and business strategist with over 25 years of experience managing global legal and business functions for Fortune 50 media companies, including Fox and NBCUniversal. In this talk we take a look at her journey and the #legallens on some of the ongoing challenges with content rights across media.…
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#FutureisFemale Podcasters Daniela Zulueta & Ana Sofia Guardia
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24:22Meet our future podcasters, Daniela and Ana Sofia! As RA+DI fellows, they have launched their own podcasts and are now focused on growing and expanding their platforms. This talk takes us through their journey of expanding their horizons, venturing beyond their shows to launch new businesses and explore innovative opportunities in the media landsca…
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Short Takes: Disrupting African Travel, One Ticket at a Time
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14:39Meet Wyclife Omondi, co-founder of BuuPass, a company committed to tackling one of Africa’s biggest challenges: transportation inefficiency. The solution seemed simple enough – digital ticketing – but making it happen took persistence, adaptation, and plenty of strategic pivots. Learn about Omondi’s entrepreneurial journey as he scales to include o…
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This episode of Tech Conversations at the Radcliffe Art and Design Incubator at FIU in Miami features Pedja Kovačević, musicologist, audio engineer, podcast host, producer, and founder of Soundologia. He’s also an alumnus of the FIU Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator. As RA+DI celebrates its eighth cohort, the series highlights alumni and their creat…
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Its Panther Alumni week! Join us as we catch up with Leon Gomez, FIU Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator alum, who is launching an alternative social network designed to reshape online interactions. Discover what sets his platform apart, how it challenges traditional social media networking models, and how you can join this new digital movement.…
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Short Takes: Breaking Barriers with Heavy Machinery
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12:25Meet Santhoshi Sushma Buddhiraju, CEO and cofounder of Autocracy Machinery, a heavy machinery manufacturing company located in southern India. The idea for her company began with a simple question: Why is India, the world’s largest consumer, so reliant on imported machinery? Answering that question entailed bold risks, fearless leadership, and pers…
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In this intimate talk hosted by Ceci Velasco, Executive Director, Ocean Drive Association our audience learns more about the life and work of composer, conductor and educator Orlando Jacinto Garcia. Most recently he has been the recipient of 5 Latin Grammy nominations in the Best Contemporary Classical Composition Category (2009-11, 2015, 2021). Wi…
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Short Takes: Building a Health(y) Business in Rural India
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13:34Meet Sumit Sinhal, founder and director of Kin’s Health, a growing healthcare company located in West Bengal, India, at the foot of the Himalayas. While most entrepreneurs would see obstacles in delivering care to this remote region, Sinhal’s passion, innovation, leadership, and strategic vision are creating opportunities — for both patients and do…
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Stories Sell: A Masterclass on Building Trust One Tale at a Time
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38:25Welcome to Grit & Growth’s masterclass on sales, featuring Celine Duros, a woman who started her career in sales at 16 and is now both an experienced sales director in emerging markets and consultant to entrepreneurs seeking the secrets to successful sales – whether you’re pitching yourself, managing teams, or selling a specific product. Celine Dur…
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This exclusive sit down features the author talking all things her novel ' The Apartment'. The inspiration, the characters and the apartment that carries its own baggage. Places also need time to rest, reset get ready for the next chapters.
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In conversation with special guest Steve Gallon III, District 1 board member being interviewed by RA+DI research Associate and former M-DCPS Superintendent Octavio Visiedo.Topics on education, AI, community participation, funding and the future of education in Florida and throughout the nation.
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Welcome to FIU’s RA+DI Tech Conversations! This talk is hosted by Ratcliffe fellow, Daniela Zulueta hosted this podcast with guest Leonardo Jaques, from a duet music group called “FariLeo” in Mexico. FariLeo consists of two friends, Farid Aldama and Leonardo Jaques. Jaques shares his story on how Aldama and him began their journey in the music indu…
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Securing Seed Capital: Can You Pass the Napkin Test?
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37:18Welcome to Grit & Growth’s masterclass on the do’s and don’ts of pitching VCs, featuring Zach George, general partner at Launch Africa Ventures, one of the leading early-stage venture capital funds on the continent. Sitting in the investor seat gives George valuable insights on what entrepreneurs should and shouldn’t do to attract the right kind of…
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La periodista que no oye pero escucha con Adriana Mocciola
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36:20La periodista que no oye pero escucha con Adriana Mocciola En esta conversacion tenemos a la periodista y autora Adriana Mocciola, nacida en Argentina que actualmente forma parte de Telemundo 51 y NBC 6 en Miami, Florida . En su carrera gano el prestigioso premio Edward Murrow , 18 premios Emmys del Suncoast chapter, 19 Florida Associated Press Bro…
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Leading Through Layoffs: A Masterclass with Esi Ansah
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38:37Welcome to Grit & Growth’s masterclass on downsizing with Esi Ansah, executive director of the Center for Leadership at Ashesi University and founder of Axis Human Capital, an organizational development consulting firm. From managing team morale to ensuring your downsizing plan is data driven, Ansah provides a clear blueprint for leaders facing tou…
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