EduK8

Chief Financial Officer of VC Darling Karbon Chief Financial Officer of Rescale Chief Financial Officer of RoundGlass Chief Financial Officer of Skytap Chief Financial Officer of 3Tier Frank Colich's LinkedIn profile reads better than most executives in history. If you look at how consistent he is in obtaining literally the top financial roles, you'll see he really knows how to be successful in the startup world and "Frankly-Lee" the business world in general. There's a lot to be learned from our father of 2 young men and again, CFO of 5 amazing business success. Salience Digital's Founder Brandon Na hosts today's podcast.

James Brady, Head of Engineering at Ought.org and one of the impressive signatories on the open letter to "pause Giant AI Experiments" (in addition to: Elon Musk and some other notable minds and leaders in society including: Steve Wozniak, Co-founder, Apple Andrew Yang, Forward Party, Co-Chair, Presidential Candidate 2020, NYT Bestselling Author, Presidential Ambassador of Global Entrepreneurship Yoshua Bengio, Founder and Scientific Director at Mila, Turing Prize winner and professor at University of Montreal Stuart Russell, Berkeley, Professor of Computer Science, director of the Center for Intelligent Systems, and co-author of the standard textbook “Artificial Intelligence: a Modern Approach" Bart Selman, Cornell, Professor of Computer Science, past president of AAAI and 27559 other well known souls) helps us understand the many implications of AI, society and very importantly for us, Education. We spend more than the average time with James exploring his life as a son of teachers (who I truly admire), a Cambridge University grad and one of the earliest Y Combinator alumni. His thoughts are ones that I want to come back and listen to over and over again. I feel like the didactic impact from just this conversation is worth at least 3 or 8 listens to this one interview. I highly recommend contrasting it with Lex Fridman's interview of Sam Altman (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_Guz73e6fw) or even Guy Raz's interview with him (https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/hibt-lab-openai-sam-altman/id1150510297?i=1000580232536) or even Reid Hoffman's (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPJIpx3KscY). I think Tim Ferris also did one with him at one point, but I can't find it to share. Please feel free to add it to the comments or anywhere you can. James is a fascinating perspective and this interview, I believe is possibly worth listening just as much as the 3 former ones -- just saying.

Hyperboles are dangerous, but after listening to this interview with the CEO/Founder of Lately.ai, I think you'll be calling this conversation one of the most memorable in podcast history.  We were sincerely graced by a founder who's had an incredibly rich life already before starting Lately.ai and it will explain why she becomes next Sara Blakely v 2.0.   

Former Founder/CEO of Bizable Aaron Bird sells to Marketo and shortly thereafter sells to Adobe for $4.75 billion.  Today, Aaron is running the startup studio Pienza. You should check it out! Adobe on Thursday announced that it's acquiring Marketo, a company that sells marketing software, from Vista Equity Partners for $4.75 billion. Sep 20, 2018

Coming up on EduK8 are some of the more exciting folks in VC, startups and we everything in between. We have Minnie Ingersoll, Ta Corrales and Aaron Bird who will share with you how they’ve been “winning at life.”

The beauty of "EduK8" is that we give you perspectives from people who disrupt and win at life.  While we respect our "educators," we believe there is a need to examine the education system from people who've navigated through what might be broken and figured a way to leverage what is available.  Minnie Ingersoll, not only graduated from two of the top educational institutions, but she also was one of the first 500 of possibly the most ubiquitous online organization in the world: Google.  She's also served as a Commissioner for  the City and County of San Francisco, helped lead Code for America as their COO, started and led a successful startup in the automotive industry and now invests and guides some of the future disrupters like wish, pluto tv & Data Science via TenOneTen Ventures.  

Starting off the New Year, we share some more amazing tips on how to get through any difficulty you might be experiencing.  From an amazing & optimistic CTO to a humane & incredibly intelligent Venture Capitalist to a impressive & wise writer, you get very relatable advice on what to do when you might think the cards are against you.    The following amazing voices share their best advice when it comes to dealing with the tough times.   Angela Ma (the impressive & wise writer) - for more with Angela, listen to her interview here: https://apple.co/3r0Cjt3 Claudius Mbemba (the amazing & optimistic CTO) - for more w/ Claudius, listen to his episode here: http://apple.co/35eKQiP Minnie Ingersoll (the humane & incredibly intelligent Venture Capitalist) - for the full interview, tune back in the week of the 11th of Jan, 2021!

Claudius Mbemba shares how he juggled Work & D1 College Football while maintaining nearly a 4.0 GPA in Computer Science at The Ohio State University.   This very enjoyable interview tells you that almost anything is possible if you have the drive like Mbemba did.  

From archaeological digs in Israel to crossing the Nile River on a scooter, Angela Ma confides in us her "deep thoughts" on what has transformed her from young story teller to 20-something blogger.  Her experiences are as diverse as the colors in the rainbow.  If you become a Patreon supporter of hers, she'll keep you abreast of the many other fascinating tales she'll share beyond what's already in her growing blog.   Visit Angela at https://angelama.blog and you may trip into a treasure trove of experiences that you might not want to leave. A few of the titles include:  I Have A Problem With The Nation’s #1 High School (Virual post)  I Traveled Europe with $450 and a Bottle of Hand Soap Tiny Tales #1: I Fell Out of a Plane at 10,000 Feet When I Became an Archaeologist 764 Miles, 3 Days, 1 Butt: My Trek Across Senegal When I Became A Cheerleader

Early stage startup platform and network Founder's Live has graced tens of thousands of entrepreneurs across the globe and today, we were graced by the organization's founder himself: Nick Hughes.  Authenticity is one of the pillars of the organization and you can tell that Nick espouses this very important core and through the conversation with the man with a mission to empower many "dreamers" out there was one you will enjoy.  For more details on Founder's live, visit https://www.founderslive.com.  And Nick's LinkedIn profile is here.   Enjoy the latest episode of EduK8 hosted by Brandon Na on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Overcast and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

"Dean of Students" of the New Technologists (by Microsoft) Lazaro Carrion, Co-founder of Mental Health Startup Jin Woo Yu and Founder of Founder's Live Nick Hughes gives you some of the best tips for anxiety and the stressful times in life.   Enjoy the latest episode of EduK8 hosted by Brandon Na on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Overcast and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Recently funded Co-founder of Neu (a startup that WILL take over the "on-demand cleaning" industry), Kwame Boler, details his amazing journey in how he's went from graduating with a Computer Engineering Degree just 6 years ago to being one of Seattle's leading startups.  His thoughts are truly artistic and you'll want to listen in.    Kwame's LinkedIn Enjoy the latest episode of EduK8 hosted by Brandon Na on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Overcast and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Coming up is another compilation of the best of the 3rd Q in the 5 Qs I ask at the end of each of the interviews.  With that said, I know some of you have very little time to listen to the longer answers.  As a result, I tried to create a TL;DR which some of you know as “too long; didn’t read”.  Maybe this should be a TL;DL?  Well, here’s the summary: Managing Director Viktor Shvets wishes he had the advice he’s going to give which is treat each goal as a smaller step; Overachiever Startup founder Jen Hong tells us to get a counselor & get a valuable book you’ll have to listen to her answer to discover the title and Seed Funded Startup CEO Kwame Boler identifies sometimes it’s simply sheer will, BUT with hidden support that I’d recommend for all you pay attention to. Enjoy the latest episode of EduK8 hosted by Brandon Na on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Overcast and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

In today’s show, we’re graced by future astronaut & current sailor, Liz Hunt.  She leads one of the more transformative future B Corps you should be looking out for.  Her company focuses on workshops that apply global perspectives in design thinking, and creates environments that empower teams to engage, open up, and create efficaciously. With their services and help, frankly companies will be able to build significantly stronger offerings.  Liz also geeks out on science fiction and frankly may still achieve her lifelong dream of flying out into space leveraging her Aerospace Engineering degree from UT Austin.  It’s always enjoyable to talk to my friend Liz, but today, you’ll get to share in our amazing conversations. Check out SmithAssembly.com Enjoy the latest episode of EduK8 hosted by Brandon Na on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Overcast and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Education is going to be a priority again for the World’s Largest Economy Enjoy the latest episode of EduK8 hosted by Brandon Na on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Overcast and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Liz Hunt (Rocket Scientist), Charles Pensig (Data Scientist) and Emily Carrion (Marketing Scientist) provides some of the best advice you will get when it comes to coping with the many difficulties we face living in our dynamic world.   Enjoy the latest episode of EduK8 hosted by Brandon Na on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Overcast and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

We learn about the incredible journey of the CEO of Hong Kong's Chicken Soup Foundation, Cindy Chow.  Her path was unique compared to many elite individuals who got to attend boarding school in the UK or one of the best International School's in Hong Kong. She made many of these decisions before she was even "of age."  She tells us how a thin young Asian woman can be as strong as Hercules and serves as an inspiration to women of every generation.  A couple of facts I didn't know about Cindy besides her boarding school experience are:  she has 2 Masters degrees her first job out of the "Harvard" of Hong Kong was being a stewardess  Enjoy the latest episode of EduK8 hosted by Brandon Na on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Overcast and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

A 20 something Internet Entrepreneur who makes salaries CEOs dream of, the Modern Day Godfather of one of the most revolutionary Digital Marketing Channels and the CEO of a huge Hong Kong Non-Profit serving a base of 12,000 and delivering HK$70 million in household savings to families at risk ALL give their BEST advice on how to deal with the challenges in life. We are lucky to get some of the best minds in the world to help you deal with everything from small bouts of frustration to deep bouts of depression.  These tips may be lifesavers.   Enjoy the latest episode of EduK8 hosted by Brandon Na on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Overcast and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Over achiever, Resume Builder, and graduate from NYU with a BA & MA, Jennifer Hong's confessions are fascinatingly revealing and refreshing.  Her impressive story revolves around candid thoughts about how she navigated programs both stateside and internationally.   She tells us about how she challenged her teachers, how she was even more intense than her parents and offers a very appealing paradigm shift in society today.  She joined us from Australia.   Enjoy the latest episode of EduK8 hosted by Brandon Na on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Overcast and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Without a doubt, Lazaro Carrion is a making a HUGE impact on the lives of many students of color and students who normally wouldn't have a chance to join the ranks of a top tech company like Microsoft.  Cyborg Mobile's Project Director & Director of The New Technologists program, a joint program with Microsoft & Cyborg, is a competitive innovation program that provides real life, hands-on training for underserved and underrepresented college students. The program participants learn app building, web development and project management skills from some of the most experienced top engineers in the world. Very importantly, they get to experience how their voices matter and are needed in the world of technology.  Carrion is also a National Board Member of the College Success Foundation, where scholarships & support are given to inspire underserved, low-income students to finish high school, graduate from college and succeed in life. Enjoy the latest episode of EduK8 hosted by Brandon Na on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Overcast and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.