Boardroom Banter

Boardroom Banter

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Boardroom Banter episodes

  • Founders Friday 029: Collaboration In Work & Life; Lessons From The Life Of Kevin Hart

    In the midst of a “Me vs You” world, the team stumbles across an incredible Kevin Hart interview on the Jay Shetty Podcast that blew their minds. In this episode, we unpack the reason why Kevin Hart, one of the greatest media and entertainment moguls, attributes his success to the art of collaboration. We then unpack our own professional and personal experiences working alongside our competitors and co-workers and the lessons we are learning as we build our lives and businesses with other people.


    Tune in for another thought-provoking, insightful and entertaining episode fresh out of the Boardroom.

    You can visit the Jay Shetty Podcast to listen to his full conversation with Kevin Hart.

    1 hr 21 min
  • Founders Friday 028: Building A Healthy Relationship With Our Goals

    The year has just kicked off and the W’s and L's ("Wins & Losses") have started flowing in for the Founders on the podcast. The balance of which can often seem precarious!


    In today's episode, the Founders speak about the unexpected outcomes of some of their January goals and how they are actively failing forward and pivoting this early into the year. They unpack their perspectives on approaching goals, focusing on low-hanging fruits to build momentum towards larger tasks and the value of cultivating a healthy relationship with our goals.

    Tune in for a heartfelt conversation full of openness, plot twists, vulnerability and an authentic take on the human side of goal setting.

    1 hr 14 min
  • EP #50: The Art Of Sales; How To Scale Cutting Edge Tech To Everyday People w/ Dr. Lorraine Bassett- Industry Leader, Partner Solutions Factory at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

    Ever wondered what goes on in the minds of creators of some of the world’s most advanced pieces of technology?


    In this week's episode, we sit down with Dr. Lorraine Bassett- the Industry Segment Leader of the Partner Solutions Factory at Amazon Web Services (AWS). With more than 40 years of experience in Information Technology, Dr. Lorraine has built and optimized some of the largest data centers in the world. Back in 2018, she closed AWS’ largest partner deal in history-  leveraging her intimate understanding of customer needs, her unique approach to navigating relationships within the workspace and her ability to recognize trends in emerging technologies.

    We take a look at her key career decisions in her 20s, her struggle to find her identity in the workplace and the importance of striking a balance between "smart spaces" and tech-free spaces as we look to build a more connected world through the Internet Of Things.

    Tune in to yet another masterclass right here in the Boardroom.

    To learn more Dr. Lorraine and the amazing work that she is involved in, visit her LinkedIn profile here.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Founders Friday 027: Where's My Compass? Tracing Last Year's Journey & A New 2023 Direction

    We’re kicking off the new year with a bang!


    The Founders are back in the boardroom this 2023, recapping the past year and setting a precedent for the directions their compass is pointing this new year. In today's episode, we talk about the lessons we are carrying forward into the new year, our different styles of goal setting and vision boarding as well as some of the things we are letting go of as we step into the new year.

    As always, we wrap up with a fun and nail-biting quick-fire question round that tests our wits and gives us something to laugh about as we step into the weekend.

    If you are curious about doing a similar reflection of your year and plan ahead, check out this cool recourse that we made use of: https://yearcompass.com/

    Tune in and start your year with us on a high note! 

    1 hr 10 min
  • EP #49: Navigating The A.I Landscape; Uncovering Bias & Building For Equity w/ Timnit Gebru- Executive Director, The Distributed A.I Research Institute (DAIR)

    In a world where the tech we build looks more and more like us, our biases and flaws as humans are often subtly amplified within the platforms we build.


    Timnit Gebru joins us in the boardroom from the forefront of the fight against technology bias as the founder and executive director of the Distributed Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (DAIR). Timnit unpacks her fascinating journey as a migrant from Eritrea in her early days, to becoming a renowned Ph.D. holder from Stanford University.

    In this episode, we speak about the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence, her active role in A.I. research and development, and her fight for equity and accountability in the industry. Join us as we unpack dilemmas such as the unlikely but hilarious memes of sentient AI chatbots, tech monopolies, and the possibility of various emerging technologies aiding in immigration, financial inclusion and more.

    We’re kicking off the new year in style, hop into the Boardroom and start your year on a high note with us.

    To learn more about DAIR and their work, visit their website here: www.dair-institute.org

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    1 hr 26 min
  • EP #48: Narrative Ecosystems; The Mission Of Telling Africa's Stories w/ Moky Makura- Executive Director, Africa No Filter

    Africa’s narrative has been historically viewed from various unfavorable lenses, informed by stereotypical views and opinions across the continent.


    In today’s episode, we are joined by Moky Makura, the Executive Director of Africa No Filter- an organization whose mission is to connect and build the field of narrative change-makers on the continent. Moky believes that the only way to change people’s perceptions is through storytelling. She speaks about her early exposure to different cultures and the understanding this gave her of her identity as a pan-African and global citizen- and emphasizes the need for cultivating ecosystems that support young creatives in driving positive narratives about our African continent.

    For more information on how you can be a part of their work, visit their website at www.africanofilter.org.
    To learn more about Moky and her incredible story, check out her LinkedIn here.

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    25 min
  • Founders Friday 026: Peeling Back The Masks Men Live Behind

    In a world where prominent, happy and successful men are taking their lives every other week, families and onlookers often say they didn’t see the signs. It was as if the man they knew was living behind a mask the whole time.


    In today's episode, the Founders sit and peel back the different masks men wear in the workspace, with family and most shockingly among their closest friends.

    They break down their personal experiences dealing with societal pressure and depression- and how they are learning and unlearning how to deal with it. The conversation today touches on ways in which men can intentionally create safe spaces for each other and change the narrative around vulnerability in the workspace,  among colleagues, friends and family.

    Join in for another relevant, insightful and impactful conversation in the Boardroom!

    TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to suicidal thoughts and actions experienced by the Founders and other members in society. Listener discretion is advised.

    1 hr 22 min
  • EP #47: Intrapreneurship; The Secret Behind Google’s Success w/ Jackie Bernhelm- Director, Area 120 at Google

    Before Jackie Bernhelm was the director of Area 120, Google’s internal ideas incubator, she spent her early career years working across Silicon Valley- creating value in multiple industries and spaces in search of her purpose and footing in the world.


    From product management to venture capital, to founding her own startup- Jackie has learned immensely and shares her approaches to establishing a successful career early. Further in the episode, we explore the importance of being an innovator in your space of work and how leading companies like Google are creating programs to support and deploy in-house ideas to the world led by employees who are business-minded disruptors.

    As the world changes and adapts to a new way of work, Jackie gives us frameworks to be successful in working and leading in diverse teams as well as building companies that stand the test of time.

    Tune in for another amazing session straight out of Silicon Valley via the Boardroom.

    Find out more about Jackie’s work through her LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-bernhelm/

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Founders Friday 025: How To Thrive In Competitive Environments

    As we kick off the month of December, not all the Founders have had a great first week. Amidst academic deadlines, tight work commitments and the occasional sleepless nights chasing the proverbial word count- Omina and Yuri recount their stockpiled week and their expectations for the upcoming Christmas break. 

    Sean gives us a run-through of some of the lessons he's learned this week on the topic of competition, drawn from Peter Thiel's book- Zero To One.  He invites his fellow co-hosts to relate their experiences handling themselves and managing success in highly competitive environments of life, school and the workplace.

    Join in the conversation by sharing with your experiences with us via direct message and feature your responses on the next episode.

    1 hr 8 min
  • EP #46: Designing A Life You Can Be Proud Of w/ Kabir Bavikatte- Leadership & Organizational Coach

    What does building a life we can be proud of mean to you?


    We sat down in the boardroom with Kabir Bavikatte, a leadership and organizational coach, to unpack how our concept of fulfillment in life and work has shifted in recent years. 

    Kabir thoughtfully leads us through the tools young people and professionals all over the world have today to help us find deeper meaning in our work and be truly happy!  In an age of remote work and increasing social pressure to be successful, we unpack whether the possibility of work-life balance is a myth and how we can build healthy expectations of ourselves and the world. 

    Join us in the Boardroom for a reflective, eye-opening conversation that is bound to leave you speechless! 

    Find out more about Kabir’s work through his LinkedIn here.

    Article Referenced:
    Spotify Wellness Week: link
    Portugal Bans Managers From Contacting Employees Outside Working Hours: link

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    1 hr 11 min

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