SCORE Houston's Podcast

Join us for an inspiring episode of Mentor Conversations at Score Houston as we sit down with Ken Roseboom, owner of Thinking Partners and an executive leadership coach with decades of experience. Ken shares his journey from a 37-year career at Chevron to coaching business owners and leaders, offering practical wisdom on the emotional side of leadership. In this episode, Ken shares practical wisdo...

In this episode of Mentor Conversations at SCORE Houston, host Doug Sewell sits down with Jim Nordhaus, a seasoned entrepreneur and mentor with decades of experience in the food industry . Jim shares his journey from running a family frozen food business to holding executive roles at major companies like Cisco and PFG. He discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of understandin...

Join us for Mentor Conversations from SCORE Houston as we talk with Bill Horwitz, a mentor with over 40 years of experience . Bill shares his journey from family business to mentoring entrepreneurs, offering practical advice and insights for small business owners. Discover how SCORE Houston supports local entrepreneurs and why mentorship is key to business success. Tune in for real-world wisdom an...

Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Tarina Desai , a board-certified physician who traded her hospital scrubs for the entrepreneurial world to build a thriving med spa from the ground up. In this episode, Dr. Desai shares how the power of mentorship, determination, and community support transformed her vision into a million-dollar business (Artavi Med Spa ) while balancing motherhood, overcoming...

In this episode of Mentor Conversations at Score Houston, Mentor host PV Bala interviews Dr. Jeffrey Ricken —a distinguished mentor, retired physician, educator, and business leader. Dr. Ricken shares insights from his diverse career, discusses the importance of mentorship, and offers practical advice for entrepreneurs, especially in healthcare . The conversation covers business strategy, success...

In this episode, Dr. Lalitha Raman shares her journey from science to business mentorship and offers essential advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn her tips on starting and sustaining a business, the importance of financial planning, and why mentorship matters. If you’re looking for real-world guidance and inspiration to launch or grow your business, don’t miss Dr. Raman’s insights and encoura...

Host Murali Balasubramanian interviews Matt Heath, a veteran executive and SCORE mentor, about his journey from corporate America to mentoring Houston’s entrepreneurs. Matt shares practical advice on building a broad skill set, finding your business niche, and the importance of sales and mentorship. Discover how to build your skills, find your niche, and succeed with support from SCORE Houston. He...

In this episode of Mentor Conversations at SCORE Houston, host PV Bala talks to senior mentor and retired attorney, Rita Leader . With over 40 years of experience in corporate law, Rita shares her journey, challenges faced as a female law graduate, and transition to mentoring at SCORE. She offers detailed guidance on setting up LLCs, corporate taxation, risk analysis, and maintaining work-life bal...

In this episode of Mentor Conversations at Score Houston, host PV Bala interviews seasoned mentor Raj Mashruwala. Raj shares his extensive experience in strategic planning, marketing, and financial management, built over three decades in the chemical and refining industries. He discusses his journey into mentoring since joining SCORE in 2003 and highlights his unique approach to helping entreprene...

Welcome to our introductory episode on SCORE Houston —the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors, backed by the US Small Business Administration . Whether you’re launching a startup, growing your business, or seeking expert guidance, this episode unpacks how SCORE Houston’s seasoned mentors —former CEOs, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs—offer free, confidential support to help y...

Welcome to our introductory episode on SCORE Houston —the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors, backed by the US Small Business Administration. Whether you’re launching a startup, growing your business, or seeking expert guidance, this episode unpacks how SCORE Houston’s seasoned mentors—former CEOs, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs—offer free, confidential support to help you...