A Few Things with Jim Barrood

Jan 17 2025 143 ep. 45 mins 4

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The show focuses on discussions with leaders in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation, technology and startup ecosystems.

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#142 Career, AI, education, retraining, talent, K-12, higher ed with author/professor Michael Horn

Jan 17 2025 43 mins

We discussed a few things including: 1. Mike's career journey2. How education has changed since pandemic3. AI related opportunities challenges4. New book5. Future trends and forecastsMichael B. Horn 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 portfolio of education organizatio

#141 Female entrepreneurship, funding, lessons learned with Sequoia Blodgett + Jennifer Tsay

Jan 03 2025 42 mins

We discussed a few things including:1. Their career journeys2. Scaling Shoott3. Launching Lexore (formerly Frame Me)4. Lessons learned5. Trends, challenges and opportunities re photo and video industriesSequoia Blodgett is a visionary entrepreneur at the intersection of media and technology. As the CEO and co-founder of Lexore, an AI-powered video production platform, she is transf

#140 How to save money on your taxes under the Trump administration with Len Green

Dec 18 2024 50 mins

It was great, as usual, to chat with Len Green, CPA, MBA, serial entrepreneur and founder/chair of The Green Group. He shared his wisdom and practical insights during a wide ranging AMA session. * Links to full convo in comments We discussed a few things including:1. Len's entrepreneurial journey2. How entrepreneurs can save money 3. Preferred corporate structures for new and growi

#139 Crypto industry (BTC) trends, outlook under new admin with Lou Kerner, Nisa Amoils, Sal Ternullo

Dec 18 2024 42 mins

We discussed a few things including:1. Their career journeys2. Crypto/blockchain history3. Bitcoin timeline and latest surge4. How Biden administration affected industry and expectations under Trump5. Trends, challenges and opportunities relating to crypto Lou Kerner is a Founding Partner of CryptoOracle, a Crypto VC and Advisory firm focused exclusively on investing and advising e

#138 Scaling manufacturing ventures, fundraising, Shark Tank success with Mitch Cahn and Audley Wilson

Nov 29 2024 34 mins

We discussed a few things including:1. Their career journeys 2. Roboburger and Shark Tank success3. Unionwear's long term growth4. How the ecosystem has supported them5. Trends, challenges and opportunities re manufacturingMitch started Unionwear in 1992 with six sewers and a contract to make baseball hats for Ralph Lauren.Now Unionwear is one of the largest private employers of Ne

#137 Gen AI in Education and training/retraining workforce in AI with Alex Swartsel and Amber Ivey

Oct 21 2024 45 mins

We discussed a few things including:1. Their career journeys 2. AI and education3. AI and talent/workforce4. Amber's book 5. Trends, challenges and opportunities re AI and education/talentAlex Swartsel is managing director of Jobs for the Future (JFF) Labs' Insights practice, a growing team that helps decision-makers across the education-to-career landscape understand and prepare f

#136 Latest advances, opps and challenges re Generative AI with Jordan Wilson, Everyday AI

Sep 26 2024 42 mins

We discussed a few things including:1. Jordan's career journey2. Historical progress3. Latest AI developments4. How we can leverage AI5. Trends, challenges and opportunities re AIJordan is an AI strategist and founder and host of Everyday AI. Everyday AI is a fast-growing media company helping everyday professionals grow their companies and careers with Generative AI through its da

#135 Technology, Entrepreneurship and so many insights from legendary author/evangelist Guy Kawaski

Sep 12 2024 36 mins

We discussed a few things including:1. Guy's amazing career journey2. His perspectives on the latest technology 3. Insights on entrepreneurship4. Guy's new book, Think Remarkable5. Trends, challenges and opportunities re startup landscape, tech, etc. Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, truste

#134 Teaching Generative AI to the next Generations with Nihat Guvercin and Jason Gulya

Sep 04 2024 42 mins

We discussed a few things including:1. Their career journeys 2. Gen AI and education3. Nihat's iLearn schools4. Jason's teaching and AI journey5. Trends, challenges and opportunities re tech and educationNihat Guvercin is an educational administrator passionate about enhancing public education through technology. He holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, a Master of

#133 Entrepreneurship, fundraising, healthcare, fintech industries with Garnet Heraman + TJ Ademiluyi

Aug 20 2024 44 mins

We discussed a few things including:1. Their career journeys 2. The startup/funding landscape3. TJ's heathcare fintech venture4. Garnet's fund/thesis5. Trends, challenges and opportunities re new ventures and fundingGarnet Heraman is a serial entrepreneur and investor with 25 years experience at the intersection of innovation + technology. Originally from the island nation of Trini