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The Talking Block Podcast is geared towards helping individuals realize actionable strategies for success, however they define it. Through conversations with individuals in a broad variety of fields, the Talking Block Podcasts provides visibility into different career paths, both the orthodox and unorthodox, while giving individuals the requisite knowledge and thereby confidence needed to realize their professional goals.
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In this conversation, I chat with Bernardine Wu, a Dartmouth Alum and Entrepreneur, who runs the e-commerce consultancy, FitForCommerce. In this discussion, we get a sense for why you should pursue your passions, how to pursue your passions, and the value in finding and cultivating mentors.
In this conversation, I chat with Timothy Atwill, former Head of Investment Strategy at Parametric. In this conversation, we get a sense of Tim's early experiences as an actuary,what he's broadly accomplished working within the Insurance and Investment Management categories, and what Tim is looking to do in the next stage of his professional career.
In this conversation, I chat with Melissa Cook, an entrepreneur and Wall Street Veteran whose become deeply involved in development on the African continent. In this conversation, I chat with Melissa about her experiences on Wall Street, what's driven her to entrepreneurship, and her views on development in Africa over the coming years.
In this conversation, I chat with Samantha Truex, a Dartmouth alum and accomplished professional within the biotech space. In this conversation, we get a sense for what has driven Samantha towards a career at the intersection of technology and science, what she's been able to accomplish, and the universe of opportunities that exist for those who may also be interested in the biotech space.
In this conversation, I interview Chris Badger, a Silicon Valley veteran and tech entrepreneur, who currently serves as the Director of Technology Partnerships at Anaplan. In this conversation, we get a sense of what has driven Chris towards a career in Technology, some of the broader trends regarding mainstream adoption of technologies, and the things entrepreneurs, or people more generally, should bear in mind as they pursue success in their professional careers.
In this conversation I chat with Terry Levine, a Category Manager at the Luxury retailer Tiffany & Co. In this conversation, we get a sense of how non-linear career paths can nonetheless culminate in very interesting lines of work and how one should not put to much pressure on oneself when trying to achieve success, however one defines that.
In this conversation I chat with Leah Threatte Bojnowski, a Senior Associate at the law firm Nixon Peabody. In this discussion, we get a sense of what its like to be an attorney, the sorts of engagements one might work on as an attorney, and the value proposition of pursuing a career in law.
In this conversation, I chat with Doug Nelson, a Dartmouth and HBS alumnus, and currently a FinTech Growth Equity Investor at Long Ridge. In this conversation, we chat about the nuances involved in with investing in companies at different stages of maturity, the value of an MBA, and the broader dynamics governing entrepreneurship within the technology ecosystem
In this conversation, I chat with Tanya Gulnik, a Johns Hopkins alumnus and senior Global Supply Chain Manager at Gap. In this conversation, we get a sense of Tanya's educational background, the sort of work her academic interests lead to and what she's broadly learned throughout her career working within clean energy, consulting, and startups.
In this conversation, I chat with Bill Moyes, a serial entrepreneur and operator within the radio broadcasting space. In this conversation, we get a sense of Bill's experiences as an entrepreneur, the increasing importance of entrepreneurship and some of the things professionals today should be uniquely attuned to.
In this conversation, I chat with Mitchell Jones, a Yale Alumnus who has spent time at companies like Facebook, Dropbox, and Goldman Sachs. In this conversation, we chat about Mitchell's early foray into finance, his later transition towards technology and his recent entrepreneurial ventures.
In this conversation, I chat with Andrew Kenealy, a PhD Candidate in Political Science at Duke University. Andrew a student of Political Science and Government has spent time at the State Department, at the Center for New American Security and at the Brookings Institution. In our conversation, we chat about his motivations for a career in policy oriented work, the relationship between academia and politics and the motivations behind his pursuit of a Phd in Political Science
In this conversation, I chat with Amy Liang, former Investment Banker & Technology Investor, who is currently pursuing an MD/MBA at Dartmouth and Harvard respectively. In our conversation, we talk about Amy's passion for science, her desire to leave an impact on the broader Healthcare ecosystem and what her experiences have taught her about achieving professional success.
In this conversation, I chat with Ricardo Granderson, an attorney and Founder of both the Granderson Group and Workplace TV. The Granderson group is a boutique consultancy specializing in the resolution of employment practice liability claims. Work Place TV, an extension of Ricardo's broader efforts, is a full suite educational platform that educates employers on best hiring practices while providing budding professionals visibility into the strategies needed to realize professional success. Below I've shared links, both to the Granderson Group and the Work Place TV YouTube channel, and strongly suggest that you give Ricardo a look.http://thegrandersongroup.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDxasFABEu9dBT9TvlV2paA
In this conversation, I chat with Evan Loh, Chief Executive Officer at Paratek Pharmaceuticals. In this conversation, we chat about his motivations for pursuing Medicine as a Harvard Educated Physician and talks about some of the unique challenges facing Pharmaceutical companies today.
In this conversation, I chat with Fatima Husain, a Technology Investor at Comcast Ventures. In our conversation, we chat about her experiences working both within Consulting and Technology and what she's found particularly exciting about work in Technology.
In this conversation I chat with Blake Johnson, a self-taught Freelance Software Developer. In this conversation, we get a sense of how Blake, an Economics major at College, ended up as a software developer and professional crypto trader.
In this conversation, I chat with Robert Andrews an accomplished Finance Professional and a Managing Director at Evercore in New York City. In this conversation, we get a broad sense of Robert's career and what he has learned along the way.
In this conversation, I chat Dr. Bob Arnot, a highly accomplished Physician who has done a wide variety of things throughout his career. In this conversation, we get a sense of what it means to live life on our own terms.
In this conversation I chat with Alan Walker, an accomplished Financial Services professional with experiences spanning Trading and Real Estate Investing. In our conversation, we chat about his decision to pursue Finance, his love for real Estate, and the most salient lessons he's learned throughout his varied career.
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