If Not Now Wen Podcast

My special guest in today’s episode of If Not Now Wen is Martin Martinez. He is the Entrepreneur in Residence at Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn an idea into startup and turn a startup into global business since 2009, helping 5500 companies across the world and on six continents. Martin is also the host and producer for the online show Global Startup Report and Founder S...

Today I want to share a little bit more about my story and my why. I was born and raised in a little mountain town in China. There were no cars, no internet, no way out. Girls like me were expected to follow a specific path, but I never saw myself in it. I always dreamed about seeing the world beyond the mountain. In the episode I will share: 🔹 How the discovery of a cassette tape changed my life...

My special guest in today’s episode is a successful multi-disciplinary leader working with amazing people at global innovators, including NASA (Senior Engineer), Goldman Sachs (VP - Product Strategy), Hypersciences (COO), and ibble (Co-Founder and CEO). Raymond Kaminski's goal is to bring accessibility to complex ideas, and this is such an inspiring episode, I know you're going to love to hear! &n...

My special guest in today’s episode is long time Silicon Valley technology and startup veteran, Paul O’Brien. Paul has been in Austin, Texas for a dozen years and is heavily involved in the startup boom of the state, working at the crossroads of economic development and venture capital. He’s a founder and the CEO of MediaTech Ventures, a venture development company in Media, worked to bring Founde...

On today’s podcast, we are joined by the inspiring Marcos Gutierrez, who is the CEO of QA Systems, Inc based in Austin, Texas. With over fifteen years in the high tech industry, Marcos leads his businesses with a motivational and charismatic methodology that promotes constant personal and professional improvement. Marcos has worked with both commercial and public entities of all sizes by promoting...

In today's episode, welcome with me the CEO of global consultancy "Strategy Sprints", Simon Severino. Simon is the author of "Strategy Sprints" & "Habits of Success" , Creator of the Strategy Sprints Method , and a contributor for Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine . He's also a member of Silicon Valley Blockchain Society and the #1 speaker on agile strategy and agile sales. In his 19 years of e...

In today’s episode, my special guest is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer of MODintelechy, Scott Thomas. Scott has an impressive background which includes corporate/marketing strategy and execution, lead generation, intellectual property licensing, and software selection/implementation. He worked for and with several industry leaders. Prior to founding Intelechy Group, a leading Revenue Gro...

In today’s podcast, we are speaking to CEO and co-founder of DivInc., Preston L James II. Preston is a startup advisor/consultant, investor and evangelist for tech startups with 25+ years in the technology sector, mostly in IT technology sales/consulting. Preston joins us today to talk about his work on diversity and inclusion and to give us a different perspective on how to approach our differenc...

In today’s episode, you will meet my special guest Omar Zaki. Omar is a Venture Partner with TechRanch , where he supports startups in Digital Health and MedTech, as well as empowering venture and innovative ecosystems & programs around the world. By age 25, he pioneered an international Telehealth and EdTech startup which connected thousands of physicians across the MENA region in real-time,...

In today’s episode, our guest is Amos Schwartzfarb , Managing Director at Techstars and Author of Best Selling Books Levers and Sell More Faster . Amos launched his career into the startup world by creating one of the earliest e-commerce companies. Thanks to his passion and love for adventure, he founded six additional startups within a few years while adventure racing, where his team was ranked 2...

In today's episode, our guest is Steve Hoffman, also known as Captain Hoff. He is the Captain & CEO of "Founders Space", one of the world’s leading startup accelerators. He launched Founders Space with the mission to educate and accelerate entrepreneurs. He has trained hundreds of startup founders and corporate executives in the art of innovation and provided consulting to many of the world’s...

On today’s episode, we have founder, creator and curator Moe Choice! Moe is a solopreneur who works with creatives, digital nomads, freelancers, coaches & consultants who want to turn their knowhow into their model to achieve their freedom lifestyle. Moe joins us today to share some of the things he has learned in his entrepreneurial journey thus far that have helped him achieve groundbreaking...

On the podcast today, we have the incomparable Carl Copeland - founder and president of Möbius Aero. Carl is an innovator, inventor, serial entrepreneur and humanitarian who boasts more than 40 granted patents under his belt. Over and above these impressive accomplishments, Carl serves on the board of two NGOs that are focused on eliminating poverty, hunger, illiteracy and human trafficking in dev...

Julia is a Recovering perfectionist, Leadership & Career Coach and a Keynote Speaker and she’s on a mission to enhance human connection and fulfillment at work and in life. 😍 She has a unique focus on emerging female leaders who are ambitious AND emotionally aware, are looking to build more authentic work-lives, and combat imposter syndrome. She’s a Contributor to Forbes (read her articles at...

Welcome to the newest episode of If Not Now Wen! In this episode I am talking with Maria Maso! Maria Maso is a passionate, driven, and business-oriented entrepreneur and investor that combines her passion for innovation to support early-stage start-ups while investing in diversity. She is the founder and CEO of the Business Angel Minority Association- baMa which aims to bridge the investment gap i...

Welcome to the latest episode of If Not Now Wen! In this episode I am talking with Kendall Cherry! Kendall is a writer, podcaster, and entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas. Before she started her own business, she was bored and burnt out at her “dream job” in corporate America.  Kendall now helps small business owners and creative entrepreneurs master the art of storytelling with PR, content m...

Welcome to the newest episode of If Not Now Wen! In this episode I am talking with Abhijeet Khadilkar! Abhijeet is a business operator and problem solver at heart, with experience in Management Consulting and Tech. He has worked in the past as an entrepreneur, management consultant, and product management leader from Fortune 50 companies to startups. He’s also an Amazon best-selling author of Unlo...

Welcome to the next episode of If Not Now Wen! This episode features the inspiring Bryan Menell! Bryan has founded or co-founded companies in a diverse set of industries including customer relationship management systems, point of sale technology, e-learning, systems integration, and the deskless workforce. For the past 25 years he has been doing his part to make Austin, Texas a vibrant and growin...

Welcome back to another episode of If Not Now Wen! Today we are talking to the serial entrepreneur Gary Hoover! You're going to love hearing from Gary! He started Bookstop, which was later sold to Barnes & Noble for $41.5 million. This laid the foundation for the book chain's success. Gary then started Hoover's, Inc, with a successful exit of $117 million and digitized business information in...

A driven visionary at the intersection of strategic partnerships, impact, entertainment, & global business development .   Dena’s work includes working with UHNWI, entertainment space, United Nations, startups, and established brands providing consulting, marketing, PR & communications strategy. Dena brings her resources to appropriate business opportunities.   Impact driven comm...

'If that dream does not scare me, it does not excite me!' - @Yinka In this INNW episode, Dr. Yinka shares her winning strategies on how to win in life or business. Simply put, how the ''The Nigerian Gas Lady'' make her American Dream come true. In this conversation, we discussed: - What skills you need to be an entrepreneur - How to move through self imposed fear - How she made her American dream...

If You're Going Through Hell, Keep Going - Winston Churchill  In this INNW podcast interview, meet Damien, a fearless business leader who shares with us his entrepreneurial journey and how to build perseverance and remain optimistic during business hardship.  In this conversation, we covered: 1. How to deal with setbacks and failure  2. How to crave a path to live a life worth livin...

''When someone told me no, I said watch me.'' - Linda Ginac   In this INNW Interview, meet Linda, a fearless and passionate technology leader, CEO, and chairwoman of TalentGuard. She always believes in human potential, and everyone deserves to be in a role where they’re appreciated, respected, while shining their own lights and unique talents to make an impact within their role.   ...

You never lose - You learn or you win. -  Gavin Gallas In this @INNW episode, meet Gavin, the ultimate innovator. Gavin is passionate about leveraging technology to create business and solve problems. In this special heartfelt interview, we discussed: 1. How to grow your side hustle while you have a day job 2. Why everyone should attend a startup Hackathon and the impact of a successful eleva...

Lisa, is a lifelong learner as well as a teacher, who is passionate about empowering our next generation. After decades in the classroom, Lisa decided to pivot, and step into the kitchen, to create an incredible CPG brand the other mother. A vinegar drink company, that offers an incredible taste as well as all the wonderful health benefits you need in one small bottle…    https://www.oth...