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š In episode #190 we welcomed Monique Ruff-Bell, Chief Program & Strategy Officer at TED.
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š”What does it take to produce one of the world's leading conferences?
š”How do you plan the experience design of an event like TED?
š”What is an expectation sheet and why should you create one?
š”How does TED's Chief Program & Strategy Officer manage to stay productive?
and many more...
About our guest:
As an experienced executive leader with a demonstrated history of working in the media, events, and publishing industry, Monique Ruff-Bell has over 20 years of experience in brand leadership, marketing, and strategic growth.
As Chief Program & Strategy Officer for TED, she oversees TEDās flagship global events and conferences, TEDx programs and initiatives, global partnership sales and key marketing verticals for the organization. She plays a vital role in shaping and executing TEDās strategic plan, contributing to the advancement of its mission, operational excellence, and overall organizational growth.Her former roles have included Head of Events for TED and leading one of the largest Fintech shows in the USA as Vice President for Money20/20 USA.
Monique is also a public speaker, podcast host and mentor based out of the New York City Metro Area in which her speaking engagements include strategy and business development for organizational growth, career sponsor and mentorship, and ways to become a successful leader.
You can find Monique here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniqueruffbell
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š In episode #189 we welcomed Kremena Yordanova, Ex. Digital Director at Reebok.
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Listen to this episode and learn:
š”How does a day in the life of a digital director in Reebok look like
š”What to do as a leader to empower a culture of creativity
š”Leadership tools and practices from 17+ years of experience in Reebok/Adidas
š”How to grow from being a manager to being a leader
and many more...
About our guests:
Kremena Yordanova is a seasoned marketeer turned digital consultant, currently serving as a fractional CMO for impact-driven brands. Her journey includes leading large, inclusive teams at brands like Reebok and Adidas.
She blends her extensive corporate experience with the ancient practices of yoga and meditation. Her realistic, grounded, attentive approach to leadership and mentoring brings the true art of conversation to life.
Sheās organized international retreats, workshops, and leadership programs. Her work supports freefoodkitchen and she lives in Amsterdam.
You can find Kremena here:
Website: https://www.kremenayordanova.com/
LinkedIn: https://bg.linkedin.com/in/kremena-yo...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoryoga/
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š In episode #188 we welcomed Diana Kostova, Head of Learning, Development, and Motivation at Kaufland Bulgaria.
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Listen to this episode and learn:
š”Why should we care for our people as employers
š”How Diana strategises Learning, Development & Motivation initiatives for 8000+ people
š”What are some examples of initiatives Diana is most proud of
š”How can you balance out as an overachiever and have a more mindful and present existence
and many more...
About our guest:
Diana has over 12 years of experience in various leadership roles at Kaufland Bulgaria. Currently, she is responsible for developing and motivating people, enhancing organizational performance, and creating a positive and inclusive work culture.
As the Head of Learning, Development, and Motivation, she leads a team of professionals who design and implement innovative learning solutions, employee engagement initiatives, and motivation strategies for about 7,000 employees across the country. In collaboration with the senior management, they align the learning and development goals with the business strategy and vision. In my previous roles, she was responsible for managing other departments ā fresh foods, leasing, and procurement.
She has a Ph.D. in Business Administration, a Master's degree in Business Administration and Deutschlandstudien, and a Bachelor's degree in Tourism and she has a 6-year-old daughter.
Her passion is Sports and she is interested in the fields of nutrition and Emotional eating.
You can find Diana here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-kos...
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š In episode #187 we welcomed the legends, David Allen and Edward Lamont, authors of TEAM: Getting Things Done with Others.
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Listen to this episode and learn:
š”How did the GTD methodology become a global phenomenon, impacting millions of people around the world?
š”What are the zeros and ones of productivity and why should everyone start living intentionally?
š”How to build a culture of HEALTHY HIGH-PERFORMANCE?
š”How to inspire accountability in a complex, hybrid work
and many more...
About our guests:
David has written three books: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, which describes his productivity program; Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life, a collection of newsletter articles he has written; Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and Business of Life, a follow-up to his first book. In 2015, he also wrote a new updated version of Getting Things Done: the Art of Stress-Free Productivity.
Edward Lamont is the co-author, with GTD inventor, David Allen, of Team: Getting Things Done with Others.
Edward is a global authority on team performance and stands at the forefront of advising industry leaders on team health and profitability worldwide. A licensed GTD practitioner and founder of the largest GTD organisation in Europe, Ed is unwaveringly committed to elevating team productivity for his Fortune 500 clients and others wishing to improve their game. He has helped companies and organisations including Siemens, Lufthansa, KPMG, Nissan, and Imperial College London to create better group dynamics, increase team performance, and boost health and happiness.
You can find them here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidalle...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardlamont
Website: https://gettingthingsdone.com/
Check out their book: https://www.amazon.com/Team-Getting-T...
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š In episode #186 we welcomed the legend, Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva.
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š”What was it like to work with Steve Jobs and be part of the legendary "Think Different" Campaign?
š”How to lose USD 200 million and feel good about it?
š”What does it mean to THINK REMARKABLE and what are the 3 key elements to develop?
š”Does everyone have imposter syndrome and how to deal with it?
and a lot more...
About our guest:
Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasakiās Remarkable People podcast. He is an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley), and an adjunct professor of the University of New South Wales.
He was the chief evangelist of Apple and a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. He has written Wise Guy, The Art of the Start 2.0, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and eleven other books. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.
You can find Guy here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guykawasaki/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guykawasaki/
Website: https://guykawasaki.com/guy-kawasaki/
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š In episode #185 we welcomed Mark Vernooij, Partner of THNK.
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š”Why do we need a different approach towards "leadership development" in 2024?
š”Why is it important to keep upgrading your operating system as a leader?
š”What are the 5 levels of awareness and why only 25% manage to keep growing?
š”How we moved from complicated to complex world of work and how to navigate as leaders in it?
About our guest:
Mark loves to work on leadership development in the context of change. This change can be transformation, innovation, culture change, or systems change. He particularly enjoys working with inspiring and dynamic leaders to address the world's pressing challenges and doing so at scale through the organizations they lead.
As the child of artists, he has learned to take different perspectives and he loves using this skill in both leadership development and business.
In his role at THNK, he focuses on custom programs for organizations in the fields of transformation, culture change, innovation, and creative leadership. He has been teaching at various schools including Berkeley, Columbia, Stanford, and Wharton. He is a regular speaker and facilitator at events and conferences. He is a member of the expert network at the World Economic Forum. Finally, he serves on several boards.
He holds a masterās in engineering from Delft University of Technology, an MBA from INSEAD and he studied Design Thinking at Stanford.
You can find Mark here:
LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/markvernooy
Website: https://www.thnk.org/community/people...
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š In episode #184 we welcomed Zivile Einikyte, Creator & Events Host at Perception Paradox.
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š”What can you do to become an effective networker?
š”How can you befriend high-value people and make them part of your close network?
š”How to get the most out of a tech event?
š”Why you should book yourself more to speak at events and on podcasts?
and a lot more...
About our guest:
Zivile Einikyte is a seasoned event host who brings energy and insightful moderation at international tech and innovation forums. As the creator of the Perception Paradox podcast, she dives into the heart of Europe's startup ecosystem, spotlighting the inspiring journeys of underdog founders and fostering conversations that challenge and expand our perceptions of life and technology.
Beyond her work, Zivile embraces the thrill of adventure as an avid (kite)surfer and motorbike enthusiast, embodying the spirit of exploration and freedom that she brings to every endeavor.
You can find Zivile here:
LinkedIn: / zivileeinikyte
Website: https://www.perceptionparadox.com/
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š In episode #183 we welcomed David Hanrahan, Chief People Officer at Flare.
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š”1 lesson David learned from each company he served (Flare, Eventbrite, Niantic, Zendesk, Twitter, Electronic Arts, and Universal Pictures)
š”Condensed 20+ years of lessons from building high-performing teams
š”Practical ideas on how to design a winning culture in your organization
š”What is speed-backing and how to use it as a team-building tool
and a lot more...
About our guest:
Davidās career has spanned 20+ years building strong HR teams and fostering high-performing cultures across global organizations including Eventbrite, Niantic, Zendesk, Twitter, Electronic Arts, and Universal Pictures.
His areas of expertise include performance management, total rewards, hybrid work design, leadership development, progressive people practices, and driving high engagement.
You can find David here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhanrahan
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š In episode #181 we welcomed Erik Qualman, 5x Bestselling Author & Keynote Speaker
Listen to this episode and learn:
š”The amazing story of Erik Qualman, who's reached 50 million people in 55 countries across the globe
š” How to learn to "say NO", even if you are a people pleaser
š” Erik's strategies for managing a complex life and an ambitious career
š” How to manage your team effectively through "Erik's system of islands"
and many more..
About our guest:
#1 Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached 50 million people. He was voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind the Harry Potter series.
His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes to the Wall Street Journal and used by the National Guard to NASA. Qualman is a current professor of Digital Leadership at Northwestern University and his materials are used in over 500 universities. Qualmanās animation studio works with some of the world's leading brands including Disney, Oreo, Chase, and Cartier.
He is a former sitting professor at MIT and Harvardās edX labs and has received an honorary doctorate for his groundbreaking work. Qualman is also the inventor of the bestselling board game Kittycorn. Most importantly, heās still trying to live up to the āWorldās Greatest Dadā coffee mug he received from his wife and two daughters.
You can find Erik here:
Website: https://equalman.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qualman
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Socialnomics09
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š In episode #182 we welcomed Tonille Miller, founder of EXT - Experience and Transformation.
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š”Why 85% of employees are disengaged and what to do about it?
š”What prevents employees from thriving in the workplace?
š”How to incorporate learning & development the right way for organizational success?
š”Practical ideas & examples on how to build a strong organizational culture?
and more ...
About our guest:
Tonille is a seasoned management consultant, I/O psychologist, and executive coach, with a robust 15-year track record of driving performance and transformation within organizations. As a founder of EXT - Experience and Transformation, she has been instrumental in coaching C-level and HR executives and leading organizational effectiveness, change, and employee experience programs.
She specializes in business transformation, change management, technology adoption, employee experience, engagement and retention, culture, behavior change, strategic communications, hybrid work, AI, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
Her new book, The Flourishing Effect: Unlocking Employee Thriving as Your Competitive Edge, provides a playbook for leaders and change-makers to create the conditions to engage and unlock their people. She has been featured in media outlets like The Huffington Post, Nasdaq, TechFunnel, Thrive Global, Employee Experience Magazine, The Flex Index, Executives Diary Magazine, and the American Journal of Health Promotion.
You can find Tonille here:
Website: https://www.tonillemiller.com/ , https://www.experienceandtransformation.com/
https://tinyurl.com/theflourishingeffect
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonillemiller/
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š In episode #180 we welcomed Winston Ben Clements, Global Keynote Speaker.
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š”The exceptional story of Winston Ben Clements, who broke 150 bones until he was 12 years old
š”How do you keep going when you are constantly in pain and suffering
š”How to overcome limiting beliefs and start living fully
š”How to take full ownership of your life and your circumstances and build a great quality of life
and many more..
About our guest:
Winston Clements is a Keynote Speaker and Consultant specializing in disability inclusion and unconscious bias. He is passionate about supporting the worldās leading organizations to deliver cultural change that is truly inclusive.
Winston was born with a condition known as brittle bone disease and has experienced over 200 fractures in his lifetime. He is just 3 feet tall and uses a wheelchair for his day-to-day mobility. Despite this, he has taken a stand for a quality of life that knows no excuses and no limits and is a leading voice in the disability advocacy space.
As a speaker, Winston has partnered with organizations such as Google, Disney and EY and has been instrumental in the success of 'The Clements' social media channels that have garnered a following of over 500,000 across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
You can find Winston here:
Website: https://winstonclements.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winston-ben-clements-keynote-speaker
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WinstonSpeaker
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winstonspeaker/feed/
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š In episode #179 we welcomed John Klepper, Co-founder and CEO of PIPRA.
Listen to this episode and learn:
š”What does the real journey of being an entrepreneur look like
š”How John Klepper has built several successful startups
š”What mistakes he made as a leader in the early days
š”What can you do to build an inspired and effective team
and more..
About our guest:
As the Co-Founder and CEO of PIPRA, he leads a team of passionate and talented professionals who have developed a cutting-edge AI-based prognostic to assess patients' risk of suffering from cognitive disorders after surgery. PIPRA is a multi-award-winning startup including the Value-Based Healthcare award, DeVigier award, Venture award, European Brain Council award, and EIT Health Wildcard award, supported by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology.
With over 18 years of serial entrepreneurialism, he has successfully founded, grown, and exited multiple companies with tenacity and vision. He has also represented several startups through CEO and board mandates, applying a lean startup approach to operations. He is driven by the mission of solving some of the most pressing global healthcare challenges, and he leverages his expertise in strategy, management consulting, capital raising and innovation to create a positive impact.
You can find John here:
Website: https://www.pipra.ch/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnklepper
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š In episode #178 we welcomed Bryan Cassady, author, teacher, and entrepreneur.
Listen to this episode and learn:
š”What are the biggest challenges for innovation to happen
š”What are the 3 areas AI can help us most with today
š”How to approach AI in 2024 so it works for you instead of against you
š”How to use AI to improve your innovation practices
About our guest:
Bryan Cassady is a distinguished author, teacher, and entrepreneur who has launched eight successful companies across six countries.
With a mission to coach and train one million innovators by 2027, Bryan leverages his passion for research and teaching to develop evidence-driven talks. These talks are designed to not only impart knowledge of first principles but also, most importantly, to teach how to apply these principles effectively.
Bryanās talks cover a range of groundbreaking topics including AI-augmented innovation, the art and science of mechanical creativity, and advanced strategies for pitching ideas.
With hundreds of talks under his belt and over 10,000 business leaders educated, Bryan's presentations are known for their actionable insights, evidence-based principles, and immediate applicability. His dynamic speaking style ensures that every talk is not just informative but also engaging and entertaining.
Bryan is the lead-authors of the book CYCLES ā an award-winning practical how to guide to innovate faster while reducing risks. He is currently leading 2 AI research projects. The Art and Science of AI Augmented creativity and the use of AI to evaluate business ideas.
You can find Bryan here:
www.bryancassady.com
www.thecyclesbook.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryancassady/
https://twitter.com/bryancassady
https://facebook.com/bryancassady2
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š In episode #177 we welcomed Ćkos DeliĆ”ga, Co-founder & CEO of CHEQ and Talk-A-Bot.
Listen to this episode and learn:
š”How to build a productive startup team
š”What roles are often overlooked, but highly important in a startup
š”How to manage your time even when you have 3 kids and run an ambitious scale-up
š”How to create a culture of accountability
and more...
About our guest:
With over 15 years of international experience in the IT and HR Tech industry, Ćkos is a visionary entrepreneur who drives innovation and growth in the startup and scale-up ecosystem. As the Vice President of the Startup and Scale-up Department at IVSZ - IT Association of Hungary, he actively supports the development and advocacy of the Hungarian IT sector, fostering collaboration and partnership among stakeholders, policymakers, and international organizations.
Ćkos is also a Board Member at Startup Hungary, a non-profit organization empowering and connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors in the country. Additionally, he is the Co-Founder and CEO of Talk-A-Bot, an enterprise chatbot provider with offices across Central and Eastern Europe.
You can find Akos here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akosdeliaga/
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š In episode #176 we welcomed David Beckett, author of Pitch to Win.
Listen to this episode and learn:
š”How to prepare an effective 3-min pitch?
š”What makes a difference when pitching to investors?
š”The challenges founders experience when preparing to pitch and how to overcome them?
š”What should you know about pitching to b2b clients?
About our guest:
David Beckett is an international pitch coach, who has trained over 2000 Startups and Scaleups to win over ā¬450Million in investment. He's also trained more than 33,000 professionals at companies such as Booking.com, Tommy Hilfiger, PwC and Netflix in 29 countries, as well as over 30 TEDx speakers.
David is the creator of The Pitch CanvasĀ©, and author of the books Pitch To Win and Blue Moon Pitch.
You can find David here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeckettpresentationcoach/
https://best3minutes.com/
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š In episode #174 we welcomed Momchil Kyurkchiev, Chief Strategy Officer at CleverTap.
Listen to this episode and learn:
š”Why Momchil left a secure job at Google to start Leanplum
š”Entrepreneurship lessons from the trenches
š”Why culture should be your #1 priority as a founder
š”The journey of raising a total of $ 100 million in funding
š”How to acquire a resilient mindset and weather any crisis
and many more..
About our guest:
omchil is the Chief Strategy Officer at CleverTap, a leading customer engagement platform. He is a visionary leader passionate about building & advising startups. He is a leading expert on user engagement & retention, sharing expertise as a TEDx speaker and industry thought leader.
Prior to CleverTap, Momchil was the co-founder of Leanplum (acquired by CleverTap). As the CEO, he grew the company to 100+ employees with offices on 3 continents. He was recognized as Founder of the Year by the Central European Startup Awards and has been featured on the cover of Forbes Magazine. Under his leadership, Leanplum was ranked a Top 3 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area.
Before Leanplum, Momchil was a senior software engineer at Google where he launched multiple quality improvements to YouTubeās ranking & monetization algorithms. He built some of the core A/B testing infrastructure for featured videos and delivered millions of dollars in additional revenue to help YouTube become profitable.
Momchil has an M.S. in Software Engineering & Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a triple major in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Computational Science from the State University of New York at Brockport.
You can find Momchil here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/momchilkyurkchiev
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š In episode #175 we welcomed Martin Wolf, the founder and Head-Coach of Visible Leader.
Listen to this episode and learn:
š”What is a visible leader?
š”What prevents you from leaving a positive mark?
š”Where do you start if you want to grow as a visible leader?
š”Tons of practical ideas from Martinās experience, advising C-level executives
About our guest:
Martin Wolf is the founder and Head-Coach of Visible Leader. It is Martinās vision, that the service of a visible leader inspires bright minds to increase their visibility to impact more people in a positive way!
Martin is certified academic psychological advisor with a focus on communication and organizational psychology.
Through interactive lectures at universities and as a keynote speaker at select events, Martin excites leaders and innovators for the Human factor of things by sharing his observations at the intersection of business, people and technology.
You can find Martin here:
Website: https://visible-leader.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsmrwolf/
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š In episode #173 we welcomed James Arthur Williams, Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee and Owner and CEO of Unmaskytp.
Listen to this episode and learn:
š”The incredible story of Dr. James Williams, from a thug and drug dealer to an acclaimed professor and motivational speaker
š”The habits James practices to stay in abundance instead of scarcity
š”How to keep a positive mindset when you are going through adversity
š”How to "think big" and attract amazing opportunities if you are coming from a humble background
About our guest:
He lived a limited life as a fake thug, getting suspended from school, briefly quitting school, selling drugs, and having two kids by 17 years of age. He hated life and begged to die. When He died of all social constructs, he decided to adopt this mantra, "Check Your Life (limitations): BeLimitless. He came alive, acquiring 6 college degrees (two doctorates), playing professional football, writing 4 books, speaking all around the world, and gaining tenure at an R-1 institution.
Dr. Williams holds experiences in the following professions: Dental hygienist/military (USAF), banking, pharmaceuticals, sales, fine dining, lodging, K-12, postsecondary education, and sports.
Countries he has spoken in: Korea, China, Bulgaria, Spain, France, and Canada
Some companies/organizations he has spoken at: University of Tennessee, James Madison, Marriott, Vanderbilt, Fairleigh Dickinson, Pigeon Forge Chamber of Commerce, Bethune-Cookman University, Iowa State University, United States Air Force, Florida Gulf Coast University, to name a few.
You can find James here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-james-arthur-williams-17344a36/
https://www.instagram.com/check_your_life_belimitless/
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š In episode #172 we welcomed Helen Murphy, CEO & Co-founder of Opply.
Listen to this episode and learn:
š”Helen's journey from being a Bain & Co consultant to a successful startup founder
š”How to be a productive founder and not neglect your wellbeing
š”What helps Helen Murphy stay focused and get things done
š”How to own your strengths as a (female) founder
About our guest:
Helen Murphy is CEO and co-founder of Opply, a tech company revolutionizing global raw ingredients ordering for Food & Beverage SMBs through automation. She brings a diverse background from leading sales and operations at Procter & Gamble, being a baker, an engineer, consulting at Bain&Co, and starting her own consumer goods brand. These experiences inspired her vision to champion small businesses in consumer goods.
You can find Helen here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/opplyhelen/
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š In episode #171 with Matthew Chavira, CEO - Prophets of AI, and Business Development Manager - Hanson Robotics Listen to this episode and learn:
š”The state of AI and what should we pay attention to closely
š”How Matthew became the person who manages Sophia the robot all her live appearances
š”What is the future of "embodied AI"
š”What is Matthew's vision for an Ai integrated world
About our guest:
Matthew Chavira is a resourceful leader with a deep passion for the field of artificial intelligence. As the founder of Prophets of AI, a representation agency for individuals who have made significant contributions in the AI and robotics fields, Matthew has curated a diverse lineup of industry-leading experts and government leaders who are shaping the future of AI development. This platform aims to be a world-leading resource for knowledge and inspiration in connection to AI's artistic and ethical development and represents individuals featured in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential in AI (Stephanie Dinkins and Sougwen Chung) In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Matthew holds an executive position at Hanson Robotics, the company behind the world-famous Sophia the Robot, where he oversees all of Sophia's live appearances, orchestrating impactful performances that explore the potential of AI and the interactions between humans and machines. Furthermore, Matthew is also the Global Director of AI Partnerships at the International Advertising Association (IAA), an 85-year-old institution that stands as the global compass for the marketing communications industry. In this role, Matthew connects companies that align with the IAAās principles of building high-value brands with its thought leadership, educational programs, and world-class events. With a deep belief in AI's transformative power to make the world a better place, Matthew is dedicated to driving conversations and focus toward the developments shaping the future of this rapidly evolving field. Through each role, Matthew is committed to advancing AI and fostering collaboration among experts, artists, and enthusiasts.
You can find Matthew here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewchavira/
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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