Afleveringen
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In this episode of Venture Ahead, Leanne Mair, founder of Benefactum Consulting, shares her journey from asset management to entrepreneurship, focusing on promoting gender and racial equality in the workplace.
She discusses the unique challenges faced by women of color, the importance of addressing intersectionality in equity efforts, and how businesses can take actionable steps to foster inclusion.
Through listener questions, Leanne offers insights on how organizations can move beyond diversity targets and create sustainable, supportive environments for women to succeed.
Episode structure:
Intro: 01:15
Initial question: 5:56
Interview: 7:18
Entrepreneur’s inbox: 22:42
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In this Venture Ahead episode, Michael Baum, founder of Splunk and successful entrepreneur, shares his journey in the tech industry and offers deep insights into startup growth, investment strategies, and the concept of "conscious innovation."
He talks about the evolution of Splunk, its acquisition by Cisco, and the importance of data-driven decision-making in business. Michael discusses the challenges faced by young entrepreneurs, emphasizing resilience, co-founder dynamics, and the importance of thinking big. He also explores the ethical and societal impact of technology, highlighting the need for long-term sustainable innovation in areas like AI, electric vehicles, and battery technology.
Baum encourages entrepreneurs to focus not only on profitability but also on making a positive impact on the world.
Episode structure:
Intro: 00:52
Initial question: 4:05
Interview: 4:33
Entrepreneur’s inbox: 23:34
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In this episode of Venture Ahead, host Samantha Zorn interviews Daniel Fletcher, CTO and CIO of Primavera Sound.
Daniel shares his fascinating journey in the entertainment sector, highlighting the critical lessons he’s learned about entrepreneurship through both successes and failures, including the sale of his tech company. He emphasizes the importance of failure as a stepping stone in the entrepreneurial process and discusses his daily motivations rooted in creativity, networking, and continuous learning.
The conversation also explores Daniel’s transition into the music industry, his passion for music production, and the role of digital transformation in adapting business models. They delve into the post-pandemic resurgence of live performances, the unique experiences they offer, and the challenges of replicating these digitally.
The episode concludes with a discussion on the significance of partnerships, innovation, and financial understanding in fostering successful collaborations within the music industry.
Episode structure:
Intro: 1:29
Initial question: 3:33
Interview: 3:58
Entrepreneur’s inbox: 25:49
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In this episode of Venture Ahead, host Valeria Salgado interviews Ida Tin, co-founder of Clue, a pioneering femtech app reshaping women's health.
They discuss the entrepreneurial journey behind Clue's evolution from a menstrual tracker to a comprehensive health platform, the challenges of fundraising in a male-dominated landscape, and the importance of diverse teams. The conversation also highlights the cultural shift towards open discussions about women's health issues and the need for user-centric approaches in health technology.
Tune in for an inspiring look at the future of femtech and female empowerment.
Episode structure:
Intro: 01:00
Initial question: 2:31
Interview 4:00
Entrepreneur’s inbox 17:42
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In this episode of Venture Ahead, host Valeria Salgado talks with Videesha Boeckle, general partner at Altitude VC, about her journey in venture capital.
They discuss her motivations, influenced by her father's entrepreneurial spirit, and insights from her work managing B2B investments at Signals VC. Boeckle highlights the most important aspects for startups in their early stages. The conversation also touches on work-life balance, conflict resolution, and diversity in the industry.
They explore emerging sectors like energy and manufacturing, and the role of technology and generative AI in investment strategies.
The episode wraps up with advice for aspiring women in venture capital, emphasizing mentorship and the importance of voicing their perspectives.
Episode structure:
Intro: 1:02
Initial question: 2:18
Interview 2:56
Entrepreneur’s inbox 23:04
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In this episode of Venture Ahead, host Valeria Salgado engages with Nico de Luis, the co-founder and COO of Shakers, a cutting-edge marketplace platform that connects tech talent with exciting projects.
The conversation explores Nico’s diverse journey from banking and consulting to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the transformation of work culture towards flexible, project-based collaborations. Nico shares insights on how Shakers leverages artificial intelligence to match skilled freelancers with meaningful opportunities, focusing on aligning freelancers' motivations and values with project needs.
The discussion also delves into the essential qualities for entrepreneurial success, highlighting the dynamics of co-founder relationships and the importance of complementary skill sets in navigating challenges. Join us for a deep dive into the future of work and valuable lessons for those trying to start their entrepreneurial journey.
Episode structure:
Intro: 00:57
Initial question: 2:50
Interview 3:35
Entrepreneur’s inbox 18:19
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In this first episode of Venture Ahead, hosted by IE University students Samantha Zorn and Valeria Salgado, serial entrepreneur Uri Levine, co-founder of Waze and Moovit, shares some of the entrepreneurial journey and insights that he explains in his book "Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution."
Levine stresses the importance of solving real-world problems as the key to startup success, and dives into storytelling as a powerful tool for entrepreneurs to emotionally engage stakeholders. For Levine, disruptive solutions such as those introduced by Waze, Uber and Netflix reshape the market and drive massive behavioral changes.
He also explores business models for free services, emphasizing the importance of user engagement, crowdsourcing and data monetization. With personal stories of failure and success, Uri offers valuable lessons on how embracing failure can drive growth and innovation.
Episode structure:
Intro: 1:02 Initial question: 1:18 Interview: 2:09 Entrepreneur’s inbox: 24:15 -
Meet the hosts for the inaugural season of Venture Ahead: Valeria Salgado, IE University student and president of the IE Entrepreneurship Club, and Samantha Zorn, student in the International MBA.
