In this episode, Nuno Godinho joins our host, Denise Silber, to share his perspective on why CEO’s would benefit from understanding, as do CTO’s, how to quickly test and revise new products and maneuver rapidly. As Founder and CEO of Diisruptance, a strategic business and technology consultancy, Nuno shares lessons for CEOs, CTOs, and everyone in between, that will help your venture keep up with the rapid pace of innovation in the technology landscape.
Behavioral insights have the power to predict, shape, and propel the future of a business or an entire industry. With them, companies can grow their sales, improve quality control, and retain staff. But, what are they and how do they work? In this episode, Denise Silber is joined by Darren Frey, Founder of Ensemble Insight, whose consulting business integrates machine learning to help founders identify new, relevant data and make more informed decisions.
In this exciting episode our host, Denise Silber, is joined by Rotem Shacham, Principal at Viola Ventures, Israel’s leading tech investing group, as they explore unicorn hunting!
Together they zero in on the challenges of identifying a future unicorn and what it takes to succeed for both a start-up and the investing group building its portfolio.
In this episode our host, Philip Guarino, is joined by Tom Sylvester, General Counsel for Hedera Hashgraph. As an expert in Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and crypto-currency, Tom demystifies Hedera’s DLT platform and dives into the benefits of building a public ledger for the decentralized economy. From transparency to autonomy to security, don’t miss the chance to hear an insider discussion on how the crypto landscape is and will continue to be the leading force of innovation in the global technology sector with applications far beyond.
In this episode our host, Denise Silber, is joined by Christophe Caïs, founder and CEO of CXG. Together they explore the sea change sparked by COVID and the new customer experience expectations for retail brands that have both physical and digital channels. In a word, customer experience must be the same in person and online. Tune in to learn why and how!
Join our host, Denise Silber, as she interviews Aisha Dozie, an ex-global capital markets executive who is turning the cosmetics industry on its head. Aisha’s company, Bossy Cosmetics, is inventing products and a brand for the ambitious woman. Learn how Aisha went from burnout in finance to stardom in marketing and social media, landing her products on Oprah’s Favorite Things list. A must-listen for managers targeting a crowded market.
The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to climate change, and concerns around sustainability and the environment are growing among conscientious consumers. Join our host, Philip Guarino, as he interviews Andrea Baldo, the fashion CEO with a steadfast commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
In this episode our host, Denise Silber, is joined by Jon Hu and Samantha Dale Strasser, PhD, co-founders of Pepper Bio, a Boston-based life sciences start-up expanding the potential for successful drug discovery. These innovative founders explain how they have worked to de-risk the building blocks of their company: the product offering, the science behind it, their management team, branding, and more. The lessons are applicable to almost any start-up.
In this episode our host, Denise Silber, is joined by Emmanuel Straschnov, HBS MBA and co-founder of Bubble.io, a pioneering no-code platform that is redefining code-free technology. Bubble raised an impressive $100M in Series A and their clients have generated over a billion dollars in revenue thanks to the businesses they’ve built on Bubble. Tune in to learn fundraising, management, and founding advice from this successful entrepreneur who created his business straight out of HBS. You may just change the way your company approaches website and app building.
What we eat impacts our health--and the health of our environment. As Co-Founder and CEO of Eat the Change, Co-Founder of PLNT Burger, and Chair of the Board at Beyond Meat, Seth Goldman is a leader in the climate-friendly food revolution. Join our host, Philip Guarino as he speaks with this inspiring entrepreneur and activist about his mission-based businesses that aim to nourish our bodies and the planet.
In this episode our host, Denise Silber, is joined by Eric McNulty, a lifelong student of confidence and Associate Director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard. With concrete examples and practical tips, they discuss: how to spot the overconfident entrepreneur, why it is essential to cultivate the right balance of confidence and humility, where to find confidence, and how to maintain it in times of turbulence.
In this episode our host, Philip Guarino, is joined by Stefania di Bartolomeo, Founder and CEO of Physis Investment. As a female founder in a male-dominated industry, Stefania joins us to discuss what it takes to be a woman in fintech, and how she grew her business from a passion to a fund that has inspired many.
In this episode our host, Denise Silber, is joined by Sridevi Raghavan, an entrepreneur from India who developed her business concept, a revolutionary idea in India at the time, for a business plan contest at HBS. They discuss her entrepreneurial journey from HBS student to building the real thing in India, and selling it to allow it to grow globally.
In this episode our host, Denise Silber, is joined by Mark Chussil, Founder of Advanced Competitive Strategies Inc., and business wargaming expert. Together, they discuss how entrepreneurs can make strategy their super power by identifying their strategic blindspots or weaknesses through simulation, and correcting them before launch.
As a business grows, the opportunities - and challenges - are many. Finances, consistent product delivery, leadership and team-building, and pursuing a strategy while remaining nimble are just a few of the many things leaders must keep an eye on. Here to discuss some of these challenges and best practices for ensuring success during times of growth is Elizabeth Coleon, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer at Qonto.
In this episode our host, Denise Silber, is joined by Shirley Liu, Global Vice-President at L’Oreal who is passionate about mentoring and psychology. Together, they discuss the mentoring mindset, for both mentor and mentee, and how acquiring it supports greater success for both you and your business.
Stress, anxiety, and uncertainty have all become part of daily life. It is now imperative that we find ways around these negative obstacles. In this episode, Professor Daniela Pittman joins our host, Philip Guarino, to discuss the attitudes, practices and habits we can adopt to increase our well-being and overall happiness.
