Creating Conscious Serendipity

By Benny Mathew - Founder of Orion3

"Creating Conscious Serendipity" is more than just a podcast, it's a community of like-minded people who want to create positive change and focus on Self Awareness in order to create a better life and... more

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The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

Creating Conscious Serendipity episodes:

February 12, 2024 It's clear, that I'm here, for a real reason
Claude Cimeus is one of the most well known and well recognized leaders in the Chicago StartUp and Tech Space
This episode is the most that he’s ever shared publicly about his life, his perspectives, and his beliefs. Claude talks about coming to the US from Haiti as an immigrant, the impact that his parents had on him, his vision and mission to make the tech echo system in Chicago #1 in the country, and his perspective on dating and Love.
Claude has a vision of creating intersection points with Chicago Tech Founders, Athletes, Entertainment, Investors and Customers. He hosts fireside chats, in person, with some of the most successful Tech CEOs, Investors and people of influence, like the Governor.
Claude's perspective on life is one of empathy, love, gratitude, and faith His actions and drive can inspire anyone from any background in any industry. He's been a big part of the Orion3 Family since the very beginning.
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1h 1min
February 07, 2024 I'ma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly
Spann is a serial entrepreneur who's already built multiple companies in different industries.
He dropped out of college because all he wanted was to build his own company and have full responsibility for his choices. He co-founded a startup, was accepted into Y Combinator, and after they built the company, they were able to sell it for a great exit. After that he dove into different industries, took big risks, built multiple companies, took some losses, and had some major wins. He is currently the CEO and Founder of Call Canna, which is a company that is focused on servicing the Cannabis Industry.
Donald is a self made entrepreneur who speaks with his actions and takes the time to mentor others, especially Black Men and Women. He is an Angel Investor, an Advisor and an OrionCore Member.
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58min
January 29, 2024 A Boy and his Dream
Sunny was born in a poor village in Nigeria and was considered a "second class' human because he was born out of wedlock. After he was born, his mother was on the run, so throughout his childhood he lived in different villages with different family members. He got the opportunity to come to America 20 years ago and he came here, went to college in the US, worked for corporate america, but then decided to become an entrepreneur.
Sunny's story and perspective is different and inspiring. His passion, conviction, discipline, and drive sets him apart. He started different businesses that aligns with his passion to help others. His main focus is to help young men and women to become the best versions of themselves and that’s why he founded A Boy and His Dream.
Sunny is an entrepreneur, a former bodybuilder, and a coach
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59min
January 20, 2024 Through the Storm: Leadership, Love, Loss and Legacy
Angela Allen is currently an Executive Coach who was a C Level executive for several organizations, currently sits on the board of two different companies, is an Angel Investor, an OrionCore Member, and mentors others (especially women).
Angela talks openly about her career, including being on the leadership team of a start up that grew from 100 - 2000 employees in 5 years with a great exit! Most of this conversation is around "the storm" in Angela's life. Going through a divorce as a mom to two children and taking care of her ex husband who died from Huntington's disease. She talks about the importance of the help she got from her current husband during this process (which is truly admirable). After dealing with all this, she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer which, luckily, the doctors were able to remove. This is a great conversation of real people dealing with real adversity and overcoming them.
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53min
January 02, 2024 Being your best self by betting on yourself
Craig Levy is an entrepreneur, a CFO, a Father, and an OrionCore Member. His career path is not like a traditional CFO and his mindset on career development more entrepreneural than normal.
In this pisode, we discussed his career path and his mindset which lead him to where he's at right now. Craig was very transparent and open about the ups and downs of his choices.
Craig is also a Jewish Father to his two sons. We also talked about how his life and perception have been affected since October 7th.
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53min
October 16, 2023 The desire to go higher ignited Her fire
Kristi Zuhlke is an OrionCore Member who is a serial tech entrepreneur. She's already had 2 different exits with 2 companies that she founded and is currently the CEO/Founder of Dott Technologies, a Generative Ai B2C company.
In this episode we discuss the mindset of entrepreneurship, the value of learning at big companies, raising money, being a women entrepreneur and so much more.
Kristi was so inspiring at the Orion3 "Women in Leadership" discussion and this is her story for a bigger audience.
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59min
September 24, 2023 No Mountain I can't climb, no tower too high
Amy Preston is the Founder and CEO of Preston Design and Consulting and a Corporate Member of Orion3. She built her success and career in the most male dominated industry in Chicago; Commercial Real Estate.
This is Amy's story and we talked about everything! The mindset it takes to WIN in an industry where all the winners seem like they're men. We talk about excuses versus execution. She also shares her perspective on Entrepreneurship, the current state of the market and being a mom and CEO.
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1h 13min
September 24, 2023 The Ai Evolution of the CFO
Apurva Desai is a C Suite exec/investor and an OrionCore Member, who grew up in the Midwest and then headed to Silicon Valley to work for multiple big tech companies. During that time, he built a successful career as a CFO and investor. In 2020 he moved back to Chicago where he currently helps startups to companies that are getting ready to go IPO build their Finance Functions. He's also an angel investor and partner in a Fund.
In this conversation, we talk about the impact of Ai and some of the potential impacts it can have on jobs and functions that fall under the CFO. We take a very technical topic and break it down into simple language that everyone can understand while having a fun conversation.
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1h 5min
September 05, 2023 In the Darkest Night, he found his Light
From 2020 till now, Arjuna Reddy had a lot of life changes:
- Left his Tech CFO role after 15 years to start his own company
- Proposed to his girlfriend
- 1 month after the proposal, she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer
- After the surgery to remove the cancer, they found out she was already pregnant
- He became father to a healthy baby in early 2023!

This episode is about someone who faced a lot of obstacles both personally and professionally, yet he overcame the adversity, made the hard choices, and put in the work to now being an entrepreneur, a husband, and a father.
This is the epitome of "Authenticity are the intersection points of the Personal and Professional"
Arjuna (AJ) Reddy is currently a Partner at Black Court, and an OrionCore Member, who's been in the CFO role at several well known Chicago Tech Companies.

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50min
August 30, 2023 Ai in HR, Finance and DEi
Don Bora is the co founder of Eight Bit Studios, a serial entrepreneur, and an OrionCore Member, who's built over 100 Apps, someone who's very passionate about DEI, who's actions have given back to help many others.

In this conversation we talk about the impact of Ai and the potential for it in Human Resources/Accounting/Finance, a brief history of ChicagoTech, and what the future can look like with Tech. This was a thought provoking and fun conversation that ties in psychology and philosophy to Ai.
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51min

FAQs about Creating Conscious Serendipity:

How many episodes does Creating Conscious Serendipity have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.