MINDED podcast

David Rosenberg is a serial entrepreneur, an active member of the World Economic Forum, a Co-Chair for the Technology and Innovation Group of Agriculture, and he was a Member of the Global Agenda Council on Water Security. David is also an annual lecturer at Columbia Business School and a former adjunct professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business. In this episode, we discuss the technology, innova...

With over 40 years of experience at the forefront of the design industry, Kelly Hoppen is one of the most celebrated and sought-after interior designers in the world. A dedicated supporter of numerous good causes, and the championing and nurturing of young entrepreneurs, Kelly is an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust.   In this episode Kelly opens up about mentorship , overcoming challenges , expec...

Brian Greene is President and CEO of the Houston Food Bank, a non-profit organization that feeds the hungry by seeking food donations and distributing them to a network of 1,500 community partners in 18 southeast Texas counties. Founded in 1982, the organization helps 800,000 individuals each year through food pantries, shelters, soup kitchens and other meal sites.   In this episode, we get an in-...

John Edelman is Chief Executive Officer of Design Within Reach. Edelman joined DWR in 2010, bringing more than 30 years of experience in consumer-focused lifestyle brands. An active furniture collector, he was named the quintessential Modern Man by Robb Report in 2018.    In this episode, we talk about distribution, marketing and sales strategies - as well as the  future of the furniture business...

Gloria Álvarez is an outspoken libertarian. The author of two books titled The Populist Deception and How to Talk to a Progressive have made her an international sensation. With no plans of slowing down, she is getting ready to chase her biggest dream - becoming president of Guatelama. In this episode, we discuss government responsibilities, democratic socialism and the state of politics in Latin...

Andy Cohen is one of two Co-CEOs, alongside Diane Hoskins, overseeing Gensler’s global platform and its day-to-day operations. With 6,000+ employees across 48 offices, Andy ranks on Business Insider’s elite “Creators” list as the world’s 100 top creative visionaries.    In this episode, we discuss collaborative leadership , smart citie s and how to nurture talent .    Also Available on: iTunes: ht...

Katia Bassi is the Chief Marketing Officer of Automobili Lamborghini and the first woman ever to join the Lamborghini Board. She graduated in Political Science and Law and holds a Master’s from Columbia    In this episode, Katia talks about how to use creative marketing to engage wealthy clients and what Lamborghini is doing to maintain its dominance in the super sports cars market .   Also Availa...

The former director of sustainability for luxury group Kering, Burak Cakmak was instrumental in developing sustainability strategies for brands such as Gucci, Stella McCartney and Bottega Veneta. In 2016, Burak joined the Parsons School of Design as Dean of Fashion overseeing the BFA in Fashion Design, AAS degree programs in Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing, and the MFA in Fashion Design and S...

Tina Rosenberg is a Pulitzer Prize winner and the author of three books. She co-writes a weekly column in The New York Times called Fixes. In 2013, along with David Bornstein and Courtney Martin, Tina founded the Solution Journalism Network with the objective to work with news organizations to help them add solution reporting to their coverage.    From fake news to responsible journalism and the l...

Episode 13 Commander Terry Virts is a veteran of two spaceflights, a two-week mission onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 2010 and a 200-day flight to the Space Station in 2014/2015. A former US Air Force test pilot and author of the book View From Above , Terry speaks on leadership, perspectives from his time at NASA and the future of the space program.  Also Available on: iTunes: http://tiny....

Mauro Porcini is the creative wizard behind one of the most recognized brands in the world. In this episode, PepsiCo's first-ever Chief Design Officer gives a master class. From achieving a successful mindset to adopting a holistic approach to design, Mauro shares step by step how he introduced a new vision to the 120-year-old American corporate giant. Also Available on: iTunes: http://tiny.cc/MIN...

  Cognitive neuroscientist and founder of the company Memzy, Dr. Carmen Simon brings the sciences to business. A professor at Stanford University, her recent book Impossible to Ignore has been selected as one of the top books on persuasion. Dr. Simon has worked with corporations such as AT&T, Google, Cisco and ESPN. In this episode, we discuss attention span, brain stimulation and how to deliver a...

From digitalizing the Wall Street trading floor to helping companies like Amazon and eBay, Murat Sönmez has been a pioneer his entire career.   In 2014, he joined the World Economic Forum as a member of the Managing Board. Murat is currently the Head of the Forum's Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution at the Presidio in San Francisco, California.   In this episode, we discuss Artificial Int...

Clemence is a third generation beauty expert. After years working for some of the biggest cosmetic companies, she started her online magazine -  BeautyAndWellbeing.co m. This year she is traveling the world promoting her brand new book, Ageless Beauty the French Way. In this episode, Clemence shares some beauty tips and discusses intermittent fasting and the multi-billion dollar beauty industry. ...

MINDED Podcast - Episode 8 Angelo Flaccavento sets himself apart as a true original. As a fashion industry insider, he has captivated readers with his sharp tongue and clear point of view - and as a distinguished veteran critic, he doesn't hesitate to speak up against fashion's biggest and most sensitive issues. In this episode, Angelo touches on the culture of influencers, Supreme, and the ever-e...

MINDED Podcast - Episode 7 Merging her two passions; Art and Fashion, Pari Ehsan went all in creating a blog like no other. During the early stages of her professional career as an interior designer, Pari left everything behind to immerse herself creatively and physically to bring her vision to fruition. With a large following, she has done collaborations with major brands such as Audi, La Mer, Jo...

MINDED Podcast - Episode 6   Known as one of the world's leading art shows, Frieze has no lack of corporations interested in aligning with its fairs. From collaborative synergy to the support of the local art community, Michael Papadeas gives MINDED an inside look at some of the challenges he faced to help bring Frieze to  Los Angeles. Also Available on: iTunes: http://tiny.cc/MINDED_iTunes Spotif...

MINDED Podcast - Episode 5  Former eBay executive turned Fred Segal CEO Allison Samek is putting her 20 years of experience to practice as Los Angeles' coolest retail exec. From sales strategy to savvy social media and staying on top of business trends, Allison shares some of the challenges she faces and her plan to take Fred Segal global.  Also Available on: iTunes: http://tiny.cc/MINDED_iTunes S...

MINDED Podcast - Episode 4  On the heels of National Suicide Prevention month, Crisis Text Line's Chief Data Scientist Bob Filbin is taking the lead on introducing new methods to save lives and change the way non-profits utilize data along the way. From bullying to trigger words and election results, this episode is meant to bring awareness to the important work that the Crisis Text Line and other...

MINDED Podcast | Episode 2 Dr. Piesik discusses her belief that merging the knowledge of Vernacular architecture with modern technology might be the answer to a more sustainable planet. Full Episode: www.mindedpodcast.com Available on: Itunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | Archor Dr. Sandra Piesik is an architect and a researcher specializing in technology development and transfer. She has worked extens...

MINDED Podcast - Episode 1 The MIT Senseable City Lab Director discusses how Artificial Intelligence is changing our cities landscape, the impact of automation and why he is not bullish on Hyperloop. More Episodes: www.mindedpodcast.com Available on: Itunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Archor An architect and engineer by training, Professor Carlo Ratti teaches at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...

MINDED Podcast | Episode 2 Celebrity stylist Jeanne Yang talks about business, #MeToo and how to style some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Full Episode: www.mindedpodcast.com Available on: Itunes | Spotify | SoundCloud | Archor Jeanne Yang is a Los Angeles-based stylist. She began her career as the Managing Editor and Associate Publisher at Detour Magazine. Since focusing her career on freelance fa...