In this episode, our host Denise Silber welcomes recent HBS MBA, Kai-Tai Chang, General Partner at a quantitative crypto fund. Kai-Tai Chang explains, step by step, how cryptocurrency works and presents the key components and stakeholders in a session sure to interest crypto beginners and enthusiasts alike.
From Startup to Fortune 100 Executive
Tune in to our latest podcast episode where entrepreneur Anthony Soohoo dives into the exchange between corporate skills and entrepreneurial spirit. Discover how both worlds can foster innovation and agility in any business setting. From navigating boardrooms to shaping the next generation of leaders, Anthony offers a compelling narrative on the synergy between startup grit and corporate finesse. Join us as we explore the dynamic landscape of modern entrepreneurship with seasoned wisdom and forward-looking perspective.
From India to Korea: This HBS MBA will inspire you!
In this inspiring episode, host Denise Silber sits down with HBS MBA Pankaj Agarwal, an EdTech entrepreneur who was born in an Indian village and developed a deep desire to pay it forward. Today he and his team are optimizing the education process in thousands of Indian and Korean classrooms thanks to the low-tech invention from Taghive, his Samsung-backed startup headquartered in Seoul, Korea.
Empowering Youth To Accelerate Change
GenAI for Wealth Management Is Now!
Listen in on this week’s episode, as host Denise Silber sits down with HBS MBA and world class entrepreneur, CEO Deborah Yang, to discuss the new world of finance in which GenAI-driven innovation helps us instantly visualize the characteristics of our investment portfolios as never before. Deborah Yang heads up Daizy, a revolutionary AI-powered platform for advisors and wealth firms.
AI Transforming Decision-Making for Banking and Fintechs
Don’t Launch your Startup Without these 3 Things
In this episode, our host Denise Silber sits down with Matheus Riolfi HBS MBA and YC alum, the very grounded and yet visionary Co-founder and CEO of Tint. Matheus Riolfi who hails from a small city in Brazil, has developed an ability to observe, analyze and put into practice which has enabled him to build a success story, step by step through the learnings from his past failures and victories. Catch the pearls he distills about what it takes to launch a first-in-class startup, through this captivating episode featuring a dynamic founder with a very human touch.
From Serial Entrepreneur to Global VC
In this episode our host, Philip Guarino, is joined by Jahn Karsybaev, a Managing Partner at Big Sky Capital, a VC for B2B enterprises in emerging markets. Together they discuss Jahn’s journey from serial entrepreneur to venture capitalist, the why behind his firm’s unique focus on emerging markets and how founders can best navigate the current challenging funding environment.
Design your Business to Fit your Life!
Tech for a Healthier Self and Planet
He’s Bringing Transparency to the Art Market
In this episode our host, Denise Silber, is joined by David Kusin, Harvard MBA, a man whose passions for art and capital markets, led him to found Kusin & Company, the first ever established art economics firm. Together they discuss how his company is bringing liquidity and transparency to the art market, by painstakingly collecting millions of data points on valuable art assets and building a 21st century trading platform.
The Key to a More Collaborative Workforce
In this episode, our host, Philip Guarino, is joined by Juan Betancourt, the CEO of Humantelligence, an HR enterprise software solution. They discuss how the pandemic has affected how we work, and how businesses can leverage new software to increase engagement and productivity, and to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in an ever more decentralized work environment.
Can her AI software forecast your next deal?
In this episode our host, Denise Silber, is joined by Harvard Law School alumna Heidi Messer, a serial entrepreneur who successively co-founded Linkshare and Collective [i]™, and made successes of them despite the critics who said it could not be done. Together they discuss the benefit of using AI-powered software to significantly reduce the time that sales people devote to data entry and forecasting and not actually selling.
Sustainable Fashion: Creating Value, Reducing Externalities
There has been an increasing level of attention paid to the negative environmental impact of the fashion industry. And as consumers increasingly seek out brands that are environmentally conscious, change is in the making. In this episode our host, Philip Guarino, is joined by Stephanie Sarka CEO & Co-Founder of 1 Atelier. Together they talk about these trends and how her innovative handbag company is addressing this increasing opportunity- and delighting customers.
Are You a Gender-Savvy Entrepreneur?
In this episode our host, Denise Silber is joined by Françoise Bouyer, a Harvard Business School Amp alumna, a self-described gender-free entrepreneur, with expertise in the luxury industry and in HR. Together they discuss how gender inclusivity and understanding in the workplace has become crucial for the entrepreneur interested in building a richer sense of self, engaging a more fulfilled and successful team, and producing relevant goods and services for the customer of today.
Succeeding as an Independent Consultant
With an evolving business and societal context more and more people are seeking to become independent professionals. One industry that has undergone significant changes is management consulting. In this episode our host, Philip Guarino, is joined by Will Bachman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Umbrex. Together they share the trends, opportunities and challenges that come with thriving as an independent consultant.
Why Pitching Your Values is Key
As a founder, you can probably present your company pitch in your sleep by now, but did you know that, if you want to connect with your audience, it is essential to lead with your values? Leadership coach, speaker and writer, Beth Fukumoto, joins our host, Denise Silber, to peel back the curtain on why and how to lead with your core values. She shares the best ways to determine what your core values are, and how business leaders can make the jump to integrate personal values into a company.
Thriving to 100: Expanding Life's Possibilities
People are living longer. Almost half of those born today will live to 100. But what does this mean for our economy? And how does this impact the way we approach our careers and relationships? Thought-leader, writer, and entrepreneur, Avivah Wittenberg-Cox joins our host, Philip Guarino, to answer these questions and more. Together they break down the new “Four Quarters” of life, and discuss the benefits of starting a new career at 50… and what to think about at 25!
Successful Exits: Maximizing Value
In this episode our host, Philip Guarino, is joined by Rob Follows. Rob’s passion for helping entrepreneurs and family run businesses maximize their venture’s exit led him to found STS Capital Partners, where he has been involved with over 1000 venture deals. By pulling from his experience on both sides of a negotiation, Rob shares what he wishes he had known as an entrepreneur during his first exit, and the value of finding an advisor who aligns with your company values.
A Metaverse for your Business?
In this episode our host, Denise Silber is joined by Cecilia Tham, a Harvard Design School alumna, who is an entrepreneur, prize-winning futurist, metaverse designer and hands-on person, all rolled into one! Together they discuss how web 3.0 and phygital environments are revolutionizing product creation and re-inventing retail. This episode even answers the question: “Why would anyone buy a virtual product?”