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- #10 Payments, money transfer and crypto - what will change with Revolut in 2021 ( Fast Friday series)
Welcome to this experimental episode, called Fast Friday. In today's episode, you will learn about payments, money transfer and crypto - what will change with Revolut in 2021.
Maybe you will be inspired to join BAN? Become a member of BAN.
PODCAST INFO:
- Feedbacks: [email protected]; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram _aleks.vladimirov_/
- Contact Eduardo: [email protected], or on Twitter @eduardoconto
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website.
- Audio editing by Jack Bryer: [email protected].
11 min - #9 - Interview with Clelia Cesario (part 2) - Goals, remote work & more
This is part two of our conversation with Clelia Cesario. Clelia is a Life Sciences enthusiast, despite not working as an engineer, she stayed in the industry to work towards what she finds meaningful and cultivate her passion for the healthcare sector. After her BEST year, she moved abroad, experienced remote work for a few years, and joined BAN as soon as it was born to let some external and internal projects thrive.
Maybe you will be inspired to join BAN? Become a member of BAN.
PODCAST INFO:
- Feedbacks: [email protected]; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram _aleks.vladimirov_/
- Contact Eduardo: [email protected], or on Twitter @eduardoconto
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website.
1 hr 2 min - #8 Top 4 skills for an engineer to gain in 2021. (Fast Friday experimental episode)
Welcome to this experimental episode, called Fast Friday. In today's episode you will learn the top 4 skills you will need to make 2021 the BEST.
Maybe you will be inspired to join BAN? Become a member of BAN.
PODCAST INFO:
- Feedbacks: [email protected]; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram _aleks.vladimirov_/
- Contact Eduardo: [email protected], or on Twitter @eduardoconto
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website.
13 min - #7 - Interview with Clelia Cesario (part1) - Vaccines, Living in a different country, Brexit and funny student memories
We continue the conversation with Clelia.
Clelia is a Life Sciences enthusiast, despite not working as an engineer, she stayed in the industry to work towards what she finds meaningful and cultivate her passion for the healthcare sector. After her BEST year, she moved abroad, experienced remote work for a few years, and joined BAN as soon as it was born to let some external and internal projects thrive.Maybe you will be inspired to join BAN? Become a member of BAN.
PODCAST INFO:
- Feedbacks: [email protected]; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram _aleks.vladimirov_/
- Contact Eduardo: [email protected], or on Twitter @eduardoconto
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website.
NOTES:
You will find Clelia's experience living in UK before Brexit and how things will change for herHer experience managing projects related to the medical fieldHow to manage long lasting projectOpinion about the vaccine creationREFERENCES:Documentary https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swedish_Theory_of_LoveMindfulness / meditation app (1st month is free): https://dynamic.wakingup.com/redeemMonth/3187db42 min - #6 - Interview with Krystian Blaszkowicz - 3D Printers, the beginner's guide!
We continue the conversation with Krys. Krystian Blaszkowicz lives in London and has built his own 3D printer. He is also selling items made by his 3D printer on his shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/3DEasyWorkshop/sold
Maybe you will be inspired to join BAN? Become a member of BAN.
PODCAST INFO:
- Feedbacks: [email protected]; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram _aleks.vladimirov_/
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website.
Episode notes: 3D printing Reddit for guide, support and socializing: https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/ 3D printing services https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprintmything/new/
Krys's favorite brand: https://www.anycubic.com/?sscid=c1k4_oxg5u& Source for print files and 3D printing projects https://www.thingiverse.com Another source and community for 3D files https://grabcad.com Beginner cad software free https://www.tinkercad.com
He is eager to help you with your 3D printer questions! You can connect with him on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/PCwhale
44 min - #5 - Balázs Slezák (part 2): Launching a start-up
We continue the conversation with Balázs. In this part, we focus on his experiences a founder and as a start-up mentor, bringing up some key questions one ought to consider when starting a business.
Balázs Slezák is the co-founder of Forma Eyewear (acquired in 2018) and founder of Wozify, providing enterprise-level hardware and software engineering services, specialized to the needs of startups. Mentor at Hiventures and Design Terminal, helping early stage startups get off the ground.
Maybe you will be inspired to join BAN? Become a member of BAN.
PODCAST INFO:
- Feedbacks: [email protected]; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram _aleks.vladimirov_/
- Contact Eduardo: [email protected], or on Twitter @eduardoconto
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website.
OUTLINE:- 00:00: what to look for in potential cofounders? Vesting agreements
- 10:00: key questions for entrepreneurs. Startup mentoring
- 23:00: Launching Wozify
- 33:00: Launch start-ups in Europe
REFERENCES:
- Slicing pie model & software: https://slicingpie.com
- Wozify: https://wozify.com
- Balázs LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/balazsslezak
42 min - #4 - Balázs Slezák (part 1): BEST, budget traveling and Startup Chile Experience
Balázs Slezák shares his experience as a BESTie, as a traveller and as entrepreneur with diverse experiences of failure and success. He's the co-founder of Forma Eyewear (acquired in 2018) and founder of Wozify, providing enterprise-level hardware and software engineering services, specialized to the needs of startups. Mentor at Hiventures and Design Terminal, helping early stage startups get off the ground.
Maybe you will be inspired to join BAN? Become a member of BAN.
PODCAST INFO:
- Feedbacks: [email protected]; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram _aleks.vladimirov_/
- Contact Eduardo: [email protected], or on Twitter @eduardoconto
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website.
OUTLINE:
- 03:00 Experience as a BESTie
- 09:15 Startup ideas
- 16:32 Budget travelling
- 22:00 Method for learning languages - Michel Thomas
- 25:13 Tips and tricks for budget traveling & hitchhiking
- 34:10 First steps & motivation to become an entrepreneur
- 45:47 Experience from Startup Chile
REFERENCES:
- https://hitchwiki.org/en/Main_Page - Wiki for hitchhikers
- https://www.gartner.com/en/research/methodologies/gartner-hype-cycle - Gartner Hype Cycle
53 min - #3 - Mirna Smidt: Happiness Academy & Trainer’s toolbox
This is the second part of the interview with Mirna. In this part, we focus on her role as founder of Happiness Academy (www.happiness-academy.eu) and Trainers Toolbox (www.trainers-toolbox.com).
Maybe you will be inspired to join BAN? Become a member of BAN.
PODCAST INFO:
- Feedbacks: [email protected]; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram _aleks.vladimirov_/
- Contact Eduardo: [email protected], or on Twitter @eduardoconto
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website.
OUTLINE:
- 00:00:00: Happiness Academy & Trainers Toolbox. Ingredients of happiness. +/-/? tool
- 00:21:00: Taking a sabbatical year.
- 00:34:00:Lessons as a entrepreneur
- 00:50:00: Closing thoughts
REFERENCES:
- Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
- Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being. Martin E. P. Seligman
- +/-/? Tool
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/positivepsychologytribe/
54 min - #2 - Mirna Smidt: Becoming a trainer
Mirna Smidt joined BEST in 2006. She is an interpersonal skills trainer, coach and entrepreneur, specialising in positive psychology training and interventions. In this part we’ll explore how and why she joined BEST, some of the experiences she had as a member and how being a BESTie led her on her path as a trainer.
Maybe you will be inspired to join BAN? Become a member of BAN.
PODCAST INFO:
- Feedbacks: [email protected]; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram _aleks.vladimirov_/
- Contact Eduardo: [email protected], or on Twitter @eduardoconto
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website.
OUTLINE:
00:00: Joining BEST & being a BESTie
00:25: Becoming a trainer.
00:42: Positive psychology, Flow & Meaning1 hr - #1 - Eamon McDermott: A Canadian in BEST
Eamon is a Canadian who joined BEST in 2012 while studying his PhD in Theoretical Chemistry in Vienna, Austria. He had previously met BEST at GA Tallinn 2008 where he represented CFES, the Canadian official partner. He met his wife Öykü (Ankara alumni) through BEST, and they are currently fun-employed after settling in Toronto, Canada. He is spending his COVID lockdown house hunting, wrangling immigration bureaucracy and studying for a pilot's license. He has a job history in semiconductor research, capital markets, programming and had a small web hosting startup sold in 2002.
Maybe you will be inspired to join BAN? Become a member of BAN.
PODCAST INFO:
- Feedbacks: [email protected]; voice message
- Contact Aleks: aleksvladimirov.com, Twitter @TheAleksTweet, Instagram _aleks.vladimirov_/
- Contact Eduardo: [email protected], or on Twitter @eduardoconto
- Info on BEST Alumni Network (BAN): Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, website.
NEWS:
- Vote on the BAN General Assembly
- Upcoming BEST Alumni Webinars in September
OUTLINE:
- 1min - Introduction and short bio
- 7min - Traveling in Europe
- 20min - What you’ve learned by joining BEST?
- 30min - Starting BEST Alumni Network
- 50min - Advices for current BEST members
- 1h - How to connect with me? Eamon's e-mail: [email protected]
1 hr 19 min
About Beyond BEST
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We are engineers, and we are Alumni of BEST. In this podcast, you will find interesting stories related to life after university: how our members developed over time and useful pieces of advice for…
current and future generations.