A Few Things with Jim Barrood

We discussed a few things including: 1. Lauren and Tiffany's entrepreneurial journeys 2. The state of remote work worldwide 3. Best practices for digital nomads domestically and globally 4. Challenges and opportunities relating to #remotework 5. Future trends Lauren is author of Global Natives, a book and Substack newsletter about borderless living and the work from anywhere movement. When she's n...

We discussed a number of things including: 1. Aisha's career journey 2. Lessons learned that have helped her succeed 3. Audible's community initiatives + inventive engagement in urban economic development 4. Harriet Tubman Monument Project 5. Outlook for Newark and region as tech hub Aisha joined Audible, Inc. as the VP of Urban Innovation as part of the recently launched Global Center for Urban D...

We discussed a number of things including: 1. John’s corporate and entrepreneurial journey 2. How he started Toonstar 3. Opportunities ahead for web3 4. Insights on the rapidly changing NFT ecosystem 5. Future trends John is CEO and Co-Founder of Toonstar, the Web3 animation studio behind The Gimmicks, a community-driven animated NFT series produced in partnership with Sixth Wall, the digital arm...

We discussed a few things including: 1. Polina's media and entrepreneurial journey 2. How and why she started The Profile 3. Media industry challenges and opportunities 4. Her new book; lessons learned 5. Future trends; tips for young people   Polina Marinova Pompliano is the author of 'HIDDEN GENIUS' and the founder of The Profile, a media organization that studies successful people and companies...

We discussed a few things including: 1. Rebecca and Justin's entrepreneurial journeys 2. The #tech and #startup #ecosystem worldwide 3. The state of the entrepreneurial community in the midwest 4. Challenges and opportunities ahead 5. Future trends Rebecca is a CNBC contributor, author of a newly published book Silicon Heartland, and a media entrepreneur. Her research and writing about Asia’s entr...

We discussed a few things including: 1. His tech and entrepreneurial journey 2. How and why you started Neeva 3. Industry challenges and opportunities 4. Insights on AI, ChatGPT and Generative AI 5. Future trends and forecasts; tips for young people Sridhar is a co-founder and CEO of Neeva, an AI powered, ad-free private search engine. Prior to founding Neeva, Sridhar oversaw all of Google’s Adver...

We discussed a number of things including: 1. Ty's career journey 2. How SM and LinkedIn can be used for different goals   3. What’s working well on LinkedIn right now; insights from new research 4. What entrepreneurs get wrong when using social media + LinkedIn 5. Trends to keep an eye out for   Ty is Director, Market Engagement, The B2B Institute at LinkedIn, a think tank funded by LinkedIn stud...

We discussed a few things including: 1. Abran's entrepreneurial and tech journey 2. ChatGPT first impressions and implications 3. ChatGPT and education/learning 4. Monetization of CHATGPT and OpenAI 5. AI and safety and bias Abran cofounded Create Labs Ventures to create new opportunities for the underserved community to gain access to cutting-edge technologies and enter the tech and media industr...

We discussed a few things including the state of hard tech accelerators and the startup enviroment. Panelists included: Ela Jaworski, cofounder and CEO of XN Health, a HAX-backed venture (Newark). Laate Olukotun, cofounder/Chief of Product & Experience Design, InnerStill (NextFab, Philly) Justin Kosmides, cofounder and CEO of Vela Bikes, a tenant of Newlab (Brooklyn). Ela is passionate about bring...

We discussed a few things including: 1. Greg's entrepreneurial journey 2. How and why he started Muck Rack 3. Industry challenges and opportunities 4. Insights on social media and news sectors 5. Future trends including remote work Gregory Galant is the cofounder and CEO of Muck Rack, the Public Relations Management platform that helps thousands of organizations including Google, International Res...

We discussed a number of things including: 1. Melissa's entrepreneurial journey 2. The Techstar application process and its community 3. State of the funding and accelerator market   4. Challenges and opportunities ahead 5. Future trends domestically and globally Melissa is the Managing Director of Techstars Atlanta Powered by J.P. Morgan, startup operator, and early-stage investor. During her ten...

We discussed a number of things including: 1. Anthony and Mike's corporate and entrepreneurial journeys 2. How Anthony started ABF and its collaborations with corporates 3. State of the podcasting market 4. Challenges and opportunities ahead 5. Future trends Anthony is CEO and founder of ABF Creative, a Webby Award-winning podcast network and production company that bridges the gap between culture...

We discussed a few things including: 1. His entrepreneurial journey 2. How things started to fall apart   3. Coaching and therapy 4. Lessons learned as a #VC and in life 5. Advice for #entrepreneurs and young people Entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Jason Portnoy began his career at PayPal, working closely with technology icons like Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Max Levchin, and Reid Hoffman....

We discussed a few things including: 1. Waseem and Gillian's entrepreneurial journeys 2. How the pandemic has affected Pilot 3. Vision for Pilot - challenges and opportunities 4. New Founder in Residence role; why should companies consider it   5. Future trends and forecasts in your sector 6. Guidance for entrepreneurs   ** Go to www.pilot.com/afewthings for 20% off of Core Services for 6 months W...

We discussed a number of things including: 1. Eric and Krishna's corporate and entrepreneurial journey 2. How Krishna started Quintrix and its collaborations with corporates   3. State of the tech talent landscape 4. Challenges and opportunities ahead 5. Future trends Eric is Associate Vice President, Global Workforce Strategy and Operations at Cognizant. As a senior member of the Global HR Operat...

We'll discussed  a number of things including: 1. Julian’s entrepreneurial journey 2. How he started Momento NFT 3. Opportunities ahead for the creator economy 4. Insights on the rapidly changing NFT sector 5. Future trends in crypto and web3 Julian, Co-Founder & CEO of Momento NFT, is a serial entrepreneur, product manager, and innovation-focused strategist with a passion for leading teams that b...

This vibrant discussion held in the summer of 2022 focused on innovation, design, strategy and communication.  Rita Gunther McGrath is a best-selling author, a sought-after speaker, and a longtime professor at Columbia Business School. She is widely recognized as a premier expert on leading innovation and growth during times of uncertainty. Rita has received the #1 achievement award for strategy f...

This vibrant panel discussion held in the spring of 2022 focused on medical psychedelics and the trends, opportunities and challenges facing the industry.  Marik Hazan is the Founding Partner of Tabula Rasa Ventures, the premiere accelerator fund for early stage psychedelic companies and is the CEO of Energia Holdings Inc., an organization building the future of health by turning healthcare’s blin...

NOA|AON aka Pavel Stuchlik is an expert in self-realization technique + application, international conscious DJ/Producer, serial impact entrepreneur & investor, certified Ambassador of Peace and Wim Hof Instructor.  NOA means movement; AON is 'all or none'' With #noamovement NOA|AON is bringing people back to their center in union with others. He created the BMD method to combine all of the most e...

We discussed a few things including  entrepreneurship, sales strategies, wellness, and the upcoming Business Summit on September 30 - October 1 in Tampa.  https://marketingmadeeasy.my.canva.site/press-forward-business-summit/ Neal Conlon is a visionary serial entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and the Founder and Chief Facilitator of Press Forward. Neal has followed his heart through a wild career spec...

We discussed a few things including: 1. Anya's career journey 2. Her books: Generation Debt; DIY U; The Test; The Art of Screen Time 3. Her current focus and book on the pandemic's affect 4. What can we do to help our students, children 5. Future trends and forecasts   Anya is an education correspondent for NPR. She’s been a senior staff writer for Fast Company magazine, contributed to the New Yor...

We discussed a number of things including: 1. Jonathan's and Michelle's education career journeys 2. How the pandemic has disrupted education sector 3. The role credentials play - past, present and future 4. Credly: challenges and opportunities; vision 5. Future trends and forecasts Jonathan is founder and CEO of Credly, a leading digital credential service provider which enables organizations to...

We discussed a few things including: 1. Daniel's entrepreneurial journey 2. Why many of us need to stop meditating 3. What alignment really means 4. His book, The Money Game Daniel is an International Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Broadcaster and Coach. He is best known for his highly successful Micro2Millions program, being the author of Stepping Beyond Intention and his Do it With Dan and Beyond...

We discussed a number of things including: 1. Seth's career journey 2. How he landed at Sixers Innovation Lab 3. State of the sportstech sector 4. Innovation lab investing outlook 5. Dana's Highlight startup   MANAGING DIRECTOR, SIXERS INNOVATION LAB Seth Berger earned his MBA in 1993 from the Wharton School and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from University of Pennsylvania in 1989. Seth has be...

We discussed a few things including: 1. Michael's education career journey 2. How the pandemic has disrupted sector 3. Remote and hybrid: innovations + best practices 4. Mental health and apathy issues 5. Future trends and forecasts   Michael strives to create a world in which all individuals can build their passions and fulfill their potential through his writing, speaking, and work with a portfo...