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We talk retail and event in-door navigation.

Maheen Zaidi is a technology leader with 16 years of experience in developing high-tech software products from inception to market commercialization for Fortune 500 companies. In her previous career, Maheen spearheaded flagship product management and marketing with Elixir Technologies for IBM and Xerox. Later she transitioned to manage product development, planning and business development for international markets with Gateway Computers, launching highly differentiated PC technology for Gateway as an ODM. She brought over here combined ammunition in software, hardware and business operations experience to Ingram Micro to take on world largest IT distribution, Ingram Micro and lead Ingram Micro private label business division to develop and deploy e-Commerce strategy for Amazon and placed Ingram Micro as the 4th revenue generating vendor to Walmart.

As chief operating officer of Smart Fission, Maheen is steering corporate development, sales and channel growth strategies and investor relations to deploy Smart Fission proprietary hyper location and indoor navigation platform to commercial success.

http://www.smartfission.com/

https://twitter.com/SmartFission

https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-fission

https://www.facebook.com/smartfission

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maheen-zaidi-b8231542

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/building-the-future-show-radio-tv-podcast/donations

We talk retail and event in-door navigation.

Maheen Zaidi is a technology leader with 16 years of experience in developing high-tech software products from inception to market commercialization for Fortune 500 companies. In her previous career, Maheen spearheaded flagship product management and marketing with Elixir Technologies for IBM and Xerox. Later she transitioned to manage product development, planning and business development for international markets with Gateway Computers, launching highly differentiated PC technology for Gateway as an ODM. She brought over here combined ammunition in software, hardware and business operations experience to Ingram Micro to take on world largest IT distribution, Ingram Micro and lead Ingram Micro private label business division to develop and deploy e-Commerce strategy for Amazon and placed Ingram Micro as the 4th revenue generating vendor to Walmart.

As chief operating officer of Smart Fission, Maheen is steering corporate development, sales and channel growth strategies and investor relations to deploy Smart Fission proprietary hyper location and indoor navigation platform to commercial success.

http://www.smartfission.com/

https://twitter.com/SmartFission

https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-fission

https://www.facebook.com/smartfission

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maheen-zaidi-b8231542

We talk retail and event in-door navigation.

Maheen Zaidi is a technology leader with 16 years of experience in developing high-tech software products from inception to market commercialization for Fortune 500 companies. In her previous career, Maheen spearheaded flagship product management and marketing with Elixir Technologies for IBM and Xerox. Later she transitioned to manage product development, planning and business development for international markets with Gateway Computers, launching highly differentiated PC technology for Gateway as an ODM. She brought over here combined ammunition in software, hardware and business operations experience to Ingram Micro to take on world largest IT distribution, Ingram Micro and lead Ingram Micro private label business division to develop and deploy e-Commerce strategy for Amazon and placed Ingram Micro as the 4th revenue generating vendor to Walmart.

As chief operating officer of Smart Fission, Maheen is steering corporate development, sales and channel growth strategies and investor relations to deploy Smart Fission proprietary hyper location and indoor navigation platform to commercial success.

http://www.smartfission.com/

https://twitter.com/SmartFission

https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-fission

https://www.facebook.com/smartfission

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maheen-zaidi-b8231542

We talk how to utilize Snapchat for your business.

Saba Sedighi is the Founder of iStream Social and a Live Video Content Creator. As the Lead Marketing Strategist, she focuses on helping her clients establish, grow and manage their social presence while continuing to stay on the cutting edge of the social media world. While utilizing her deep knowledge of Live Streaming space, she helps brands cut through the noise and bring their content to life.

She practices what she preaches, currently co-hosting three weekly shows on Blab.im that attract over 1200+ live viewers.

Twitter

iStreamSocial

Tech News : Every Thursday at 4:00 pm pst on Blab.im

Social545 - What’s Trending in Social Media : Every Thursday at 5:45 pm pst on Blab.im

CreativNation - Connecting the Dots : Every Monday at 4:00 pm pst on Blab.im

Email: [email protected]

We talk how to utilize Snapchat for your business.

Saba Sedighi is the Founder of iStream Social and a Live Video Content Creator. As the Lead Marketing Strategist, she focuses on helping her clients establish, grow and manage their social presence while continuing to stay on the cutting edge of the social media world. While utilizing her deep knowledge of Live Streaming space, she helps brands cut through the noise and bring their content to life.

She practices what she preaches, currently co-hosting three weekly shows on Blab.im that attract over 1200+ live viewers.

Twitter

iStreamSocial

Tech News : Every Thursday at 4:00 pm pst on Blab.im

Social545 - What’s Trending in Social Media : Every Thursday at 5:45 pm pst on Blab.im

CreativNation - Connecting the Dots : Every Monday at 4:00 pm pst on Blab.im

Email: [email protected]

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/building-the-future-show-radio-tv-podcast/donations

We talk how to utilize Snapchat for your business.

Saba Sedighi is the Founder of iStream Social and a Live Video Content Creator. As the Lead Marketing Strategist, she focuses on helping her clients establish, grow and manage their social presence while continuing to stay on the cutting edge of the social media world. While utilizing her deep knowledge of Live Streaming space, she helps brands cut through the noise and bring their content to life.

She practices what she preaches, currently co-hosting three weekly shows on Blab.im that attract over 1200+ live viewers.

Twitter

iStreamSocial

Tech News : Every Thursday at 4:00 pm pst on Blab.im

Social545 - What’s Trending in Social Media : Every Thursday at 5:45 pm pst on Blab.im

CreativNation - Connecting the Dots : Every Monday at 4:00 pm pst on Blab.im

Email: [email protected]

We talk how to utilize Snapchat for your business.

Saba Sedighi is the Founder of iStream Social and a Live Video Content Creator. As the Lead Marketing Strategist, she focuses on helping her clients establish, grow and manage their social presence while continuing to stay on the cutting edge of the social media world. While utilizing her deep knowledge of Live Streaming space, she helps brands cut through the noise and bring their content to life.

She practices what she preaches, currently co-hosting three weekly shows on Blab.im that attract over 1200+ live viewers.

Twitter

iStreamSocial

Tech News : Every Thursday at 4:00 pm pst on Blab.im

Social545 - What’s Trending in Social Media : Every Thursday at 5:45 pm pst on Blab.im

CreativNation - Connecting the Dots : Every Monday at 4:00 pm pst on Blab.im

Email: [email protected]

Barbara Reppert

When I reflect on my career, accomplishments and life in general, I can honestly say it was the people whose lives I touched and who touched mine that I cherish the most.

There is a quote I often think about:

People will forget what you said.

People will forget what you did.

But people will never forget how you made them feel.

- Maya Angelou -

Starting what we now call “Project: Shine Inc.” is an absolute dream for me, one I intend to make a strong reality.

I was raised in Edmonton, AB Canada by parents who taught me the power of positive thinking, hard work and that without integrity nothing is worth doing. I was ALWAYS told I could do anything I put my mind to and to ALWAYS treat others with respect and kindness; that something could be learned from everyone.

Following this philosophy, I first excelled at fastball qualifying for three national championships and earning two scholarships paying for my college education. It was the dedication and commitment insisted upon by the coaches that taught me the value of team and appreciating other’s differences. In this type of atmosphere it was also where I learned to capitalize on people’s strengths. Everyone has weaknesses that can be improved upon, but if we allow others to play to their strengths 85% or more of the time, success is sure to follow.

After college I went on to achieve a Certified Management Accounting (CMA) designation and focused hard on my career, which offered a lot of challenge, unique leadership opportunities and provided many lessons on how best to achieve my goals by helping others achieve theirs. Over the past 3 years, I have also had the pleasure of participating in the development of some new leaders as a Moderator for the CMA Strategic Leadership Program.

Monica Lewicki

I’ve carried the title of a manager, however I do not see myself as one. Rather, my dream is to empower and engage others to follow their authentic path. This includes a strategy to enable everyone to think, be inspired, mobilize to take action, and be empowered to transform the world. I believe in inspiring individuals to do the right thing… to be spectacular… to think big… to passionately bust through the status quo… take laser-sharp focus on the impact and value we deliver rather than the volume of busyness…ultimately inspiring an authentic path of engagement and fulfillment.

Monica has enjoyed a very successful career, earning her numerous prestigious awards and promotions along the way. Monica’s career has taken her across Canada in a variety of leadership and mentorship roles.

Beginning with her roots as a cancer researcher she moved into environmental assessment work and conducting laboratory analyses. She then continued through to successful multi-million dollar sales roles, training and coaching roles, marketing roles and corporate operations management; all while providing world leading strategic leadership on large scale projects that encompass all these cross functional roles.

Monica brings a drive and passion for success, which ranks her at the top of a strong network of top tier sales professionals. Nothing less than ‘the best’ for her clients has made (and continues to make) Monica the partner of choice for world leading organizations and individuals.

Monica is an active fundraiser and advocate for cancer awareness and research. She’s run marathons, advocated corporate sponsorships, and regularly donates blood to fundraise and bring awareness to less recognized blood cancers and cancers below the waist.

http://projectshine.ca/

https://twitter.com/projectshineca

https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-shine

https://www.facebook.com/projectshineca/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJvX4hbEtFqT5sxj8FKkYWw

Barbara Reppert

When I reflect on my career, accomplishments and life in general, I can honestly say it was the people whose lives I touched and who touched mine that I cherish the most.

There is a quote I often think about:

People will forget what you said.

People will forget what you did.

But people will never forget how you made them feel.

- Maya Angelou -

Starting what we now call “Project: Shine Inc.” is an absolute dream for me, one I intend to make a strong reality.

I was raised in Edmonton, AB Canada by parents who taught me the power of positive thinking, hard work and that without integrity nothing is worth doing. I was ALWAYS told I could do anything I put my mind to and to ALWAYS treat others with respect and kindness; that something could be learned from everyone.

Following this philosophy, I first excelled at fastball qualifying for three national championships and earning two scholarships paying for my college education. It was the dedication and commitment insisted upon by the coaches that taught me the value of team and appreciating other’s differences. In this type of atmosphere it was also where I learned to capitalize on people’s strengths. Everyone has weaknesses that can be improved upon, but if we allow others to play to their strengths 85% or more of the time, success is sure to follow.

After college I went on to achieve a Certified Management Accounting (CMA) designation and focused hard on my career, which offered a lot of challenge, unique leadership opportunities and provided many lessons on how best to achieve my goals by helping others achieve theirs. Over the past 3 years, I have also had the pleasure of participating in the development of some new leaders as a Moderator for the CMA Strategic Leadership Program.

Monica Lewicki

I’ve carried the title of a manager, however I do not see myself as one. Rather, my dream is to empower and engage others to follow their authentic path. This includes a strategy to enable everyone to think, be inspired, mobilize to take action, and be empowered to transform the world. I believe in inspiring individuals to do the right thing… to be spectacular… to think big… to passionately bust through the status quo… take laser-sharp focus on the impact and value we deliver rather than the volume of busyness…ultimately inspiring an authentic path of engagement and fulfillment.

Monica has enjoyed a very successful career, earning her numerous prestigious awards and promotions along the way. Monica’s career has taken her across Canada in a variety of leadership and mentorship roles.

Beginning with her roots as a cancer researcher she moved into environmental assessment work and conducting laboratory analyses. She then continued through to successful multi-million dollar sales roles, training and coaching roles, marketing roles and corporate operations management; all while providing world leading strategic leadership on large scale projects that encompass all these cross functional roles.

Monica brings a drive and passion for success, which ranks her at the top of a strong network of top tier sales professionals. Nothing less than ‘the best’ for her clients has made (and continues to make) Monica the partner of choice for world leading organizations and individuals.

Monica is an active fundraiser and advocate for cancer awareness and research. She’s run marathons, advocated corporate sponsorships, and regularly donates blood to fundraise and bring awareness to less recognized blood cancers and cancers below the waist.

http://projectshine.ca/

https://twitter.com/projectshineca

https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-shine

https://www.facebook.com/projectshineca/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJvX4hbEtFqT5sxj8FKkYWw

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/building-the-future-show-radio-tv-podcast/donations

We talk texting exclusive content, video, audio, conducting contests, selling merchandise, tickets and more.

Born in India, 1977, near where Gandhi was born. Father worked for govt., had a driver, mid to upper class by Indian standards. Both parents intellectual, all offspring did well in school – too easy. At 16, enrolled in tech school concurrently and fell in love with computers – DOS – with Windows 3.1 as OS. Two weeks in to school, hacked into tutor's account and unlocked all the games for the students which made me popular with the students and upset the turors – graduated with highest possible marks, and high school as well. Started teaching at tech school and worked on a project for the Indian government as the tech school was one of the contractors on the project.

Father had opportunity to take position in US, took it for kids. Challenge was no English, no cultural perspective. Made deal with Uncle who worked for Warner Lambert, who helped/hosted, with agreement to repay for support. The Uncle had invested in a Georgia hotel, was going bankrupt, and he was selected to repair it, clean, and save it. Lost contact with parents after arriving at motel – no ability to make long distance calls, and no transportation – in the middle of nowhere. One day escaped in a rusty old car, became homeless, lived in the car until found a broken down bug infested room to live in. worked at McDonalds. Worked odd jobs, saved money, learned English by reading newspapers and highlighting words he did not know. Saved $11K.

Went back to NJ, stayed with Uncle, shared small room with two loud little cousins. With savings, enrolled in computer education and compressed 4 year program to 1 year, with highest honors. Found job at s/w company in pharma, pure bliss. Knew no one, so learned computers. Vacations were spent buying books and studying programming languages to perfection. Switched to pharma industry to be incharge of a global project, used tuition program by employer for advanced degrees while travelling globally. Challenge was that college used outdated s/w compared to employer’s cutting edge s/w tools. Received advice to learn directly from s/w brands rather than institutions so he studied Oracle, etc. Instead of specializing in one area of IT, learned all areas of IT (programming, database administration, systems administration, server administration, networking, information security, datacenter management...etc)

He started experimenting with cellular text and MMS messages. He could see it would become very popular over time. By end of 2006, he had developed the tech to deliver text and MMS to cell phones in 140 countries. Incorporated and started a company that allowed people to upload content and deliver to cell phones around the world. Also developed iMobile Interactive in 2007. Started looking for a CEO to run his business to be able to focus on technology passion. In the pharma company where he worked, the department head was a logical partner – had telco relationships. Gave him 50% of the company – long story short – the partner was an alcoholic, had personal issues, anger and control problems, and embezzled funds from the company. Battle ensued, pushed him out by end of 2013. At this point, the landscape had changed and First to Market advantage had expired. Realized a new brand was required, thus Privi, as a very special offering for public figures. To launch, need investment funding, which was secured late 2014.

http://goprivi.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Privi-Global-Services/619671108108553

https://www.linkedin.com/company/privi-global-services

https://twitter.com/priviglobal

http://www.imobileinteractive.com/

https://twitter.com/imobileinteract

https://www.facebook.com/iMobileInteractive/