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We’re wrapping up season one with a reflection on some of the best lessons learned about the entrepreneurial journey, following your gut, and developing resiliency in business and life. Check out the previous episodes for deeper insights into personal stories from corporate executives, startup founders, and creatives who are redefining what it means to be successful.

 

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On today’s episode Allon Raiz shares the common misconceptions of young entrepreneurs and how he shifted his mindset to focus on the long-game of business. Listen in as Deepak and Allon discuss creating a support system, passion vs. commitment, and why your team hires are critical to your success from the beginning.

Allon is a co-founder of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation South Africa and Rural Roots, and is on the advisory and judging boards of numerous local and international NGOs and entrepreneurial awards. His passion for and focus on the development of entrepreneurs attracted the attention of the World Economic Forum (WEF) which, in 2008, recognised Allon as a Young Global Leader.

As an accomplished international speaker, Allon was invited to speak at the 2011 WEF Annual Meeting held in Davos, Switzerland. In 2011, he became a member of the WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Fostering Entrepreneurship, making him one of 15 recognised global experts in the field. More recently, he became a member of the WEF’s Global Future Council.

In  2013,  Allon  received  the  Entrepreneur  of  the  Year  Award  at  the  Oliver  Transformation  and  Empowerment  Awards.  The  following  year,  he  became  the  country  winner,  regional  winner  and  continental winner of the Titan Award for Building Nations.

Between  2014 and  2016,  Allon  guest  lectured  at  Oxford  University  where  he  was  recognised  as  the  Oxford University Saïd Business School’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence.

In 2015, Allon received an invitation from the White House, on behalf of President Barack Obama, to speak at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit held in Kenya.

You can connect with Allon here:

Facebook Fan Page - @AllonRaiz

Twitter - @allonraiz

LinkedIn – Allon Raiz

Instagram – @allonraiz

Raizcorp:

Facebook: @raizcorp1

Twitter - @_Raizcorp

LinkedIn – Raizcorp

Instagram – raizcorp_

YouTube – Raizcorp

 

 

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On today’s episode Allon Raiz discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship. Listen in as Deepak and Allon discuss pushing through burnout, keeping a positive mindset, and how to conquer the challenges of being an entrepreneur.

Allon is a co-founder of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation South Africa and Rural Roots, and is on the advisory and judging boards of numerous local and international NGOs and entrepreneurial awards. His passion for and focus on the development of entrepreneurs attracted the attention of the World Economic Forum (WEF) which, in 2008, recognised Allon as a Young Global Leader.

As an accomplished international speaker, Allon was invited to speak at the 2011 WEF Annual Meeting held in Davos, Switzerland. In 2011, he became a member of the WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Fostering Entrepreneurship, making him one of 15 recognised global experts in the field. More recently, he became a member of the WEF’s Global Future Council.

In  2013,  Allon  received  the  Entrepreneur  of  the  Year  Award  at  the  Oliver  Transformation  and  Empowerment  Awards.  The  following  year,  he  became  the  country  winner,  regional  winner  and  continental winner of the Titan Award for Building Nations.

Between  2014 and  2016,  Allon  guest  lectured  at  Oxford  University  where  he  was  recognised  as  the  Oxford University Saïd Business School’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence.

In 2015, Allon received an invitation from the White House, on behalf of President Barack Obama, to speak at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit held in Kenya.

You can connect with Allon here:

Facebook Fan Page - @AllonRaiz

Twitter - @allonraiz

LinkedIn – Allon Raiz

Instagram – @allonraiz

Raizcorp:

Facebook: @raizcorp1

Twitter - @_Raizcorp

LinkedIn – Raizcorp

Instagram – raizcorp_

YouTube – Raizcorp

 

 

 

Have a question you would love to ask? Email me at [email protected] and let me know, then tune in and hear your answer on the show. You can listen to more episodes and learn more about my mission to grow and serve the entrepreneurial community at www.deepakhascoffee.com

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On today’s episode Raphael Danilo discusses the pros and cons of being a full time student and entrepreneur. Listen in as Deepak and Raphael discuss imposter syndrome, understanding your privilege, and taking time to celebrate your wins.

Raphael Danilo is the CEO of Yobs, an interview intelligence platform that sits on top of Zoom to make interviews better, hire faster, and reduce bias. He also invests in other early stage startups via his Evening Fund, which he runs on nights and weekends.

You can connect with Raphael here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-danilo-481b41b2/

 

 

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Peter Williams returns to discuss the importance of a positive money mindset and how it can impact your entrepreneurial efforts. Listen in as we explore how to make a habit of creativity and risk, the true definition of a lean startup, and the importance of collaborating for bigger, better results.

Peter Williams has developed a global career in finance and also become an author, speaker, writer, and serial volunteer. He and his wife Catherine both work in finance and have four children. They support a wide range of causes, including initiatives that promote equality, education, entrepreneurship, empowerment, and the environment. Peter serves on the board of two not-for-profit organizations — Music For Life International in New York, and Resolve Foundation in Hong Kong. In 2020 he self-published a book that captures all the cool things that happened since arriving in Hong Kong in 2010 — Productive Accidents is a playbook for personal and professional adventure.

You can connect with Peter here:
https://linktr.ee/peterbwilliams

 

Have a question you would love to ask? Email me at [email protected] and let me know, then tune in and hear your answer on the show. You can listen to more episodes and learn more about my mission to grow and serve the entrepreneurial community at www.deepakhascoffee.com

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Peter Williams shares how he identified his entrepreneurial strengths within the corporate landscape and used them to create a customized and passionate career of helping others. Listen in as we discuss following the path of least resistance, utilizing your network during your day job, and detecting the signs your mind and body are giving you when your purpose is out of alignment.

 Peter Williams has developed a global career in finance and also become an author, speaker, writer, and serial volunteer. He and his wife Catherine both work in finance and have four children. They support a wide range of causes, including initiatives that promote equality, education, entrepreneurship, empowerment, and the environment. Peter serves on the board of two not-for-profit organizations — Music For Life International in New York, and Resolve Foundation in Hong Kong. In 2020 he self-published a book that captures all the cool things that happened since arriving in Hong Kong in 2010 — Productive Accidents is a playbook for personal and professional adventure.

You can connect with Peter here:
https://linktr.ee/peterbwilliams

 

Have a question you would love to ask? Email me at [email protected] and let me know, then tune in and hear your answer on the show. You can listen to more episodes and learn more about my mission to grow and serve the entrepreneurial community at www.deepakhascoffee.com

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Pat Dwyer returns to discuss how your own purpose is infused into your company values and how your team must be in alignment in order to be successful. Listen in as Deepak and Pat discuss keeping your team inspired, creating boundaries and leading your team by example, and the top indicators that your team is in alignment with your vision.

Pat is passionate about sharing her 20 years of sustainability leadership to help businesses in Asia thrive through responsible growth. Before founding TPB, Pat led teams at Shangri-La Hotels and Ayala Land, setting standards in corporate sustainability with firsts such as a shark’s fin ban, DJSI listing, impact measurements and LEED developments.

She has an MA in Globalisation & Governance, and certificates in Transformational Leadership (University of Oxford) and Global Leadership & Public Policy for the 21st Century (Harvard Kennedy School). Pat is a regular speaker on purpose & leadership, sustainability and responsible business. She is a fellow of the Asia Society and the Royal Society of Arts, a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and sits on the board of Enrich, a Hong Kong based charity working on financial literacy of migrant domestic workers.

 

You can connect with Pat in the following ways:

Website: https://thepurposebusiness.com/pat-dwyer
Twitter and IG: @patgdwyer

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patdwyertpb/

 

Have a question you would love to ask? Email me at [email protected] and let me know, then tune in and hear your answer on the show. You can listen to more episodes and learn more about my mission to grow and serve the entrepreneurial community at www.deepakhascoffee.com

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Pat Dwyer shares how she transitioned from a corporate career to an entrepreneurial lifestyle and the biggest challenges she encountered along the way. Join Deepak and Pat as they discuss the highs and lows of creating a sustainable business, why entrepreneurs wait so long to hire, and how to build a team that aligns with your vision and purpose.

Pat is passionate about sharing her 20 years of sustainability leadership to help businesses in Asia thrive through responsible growth. Before founding TPB, Pat led teams at Shangri-La Hotels and Ayala Land, setting standards in corporate sustainability with firsts such as a shark’s fin ban, DJSI listing, impact measurements and LEED developments.

She has an MA in Globalisation & Governance, and certificates in Transformational Leadership (University of Oxford) and Global Leadership & Public Policy for the 21st Century (Harvard Kennedy School). Pat is a regular speaker on purpose & leadership, sustainability and responsible business. She is a fellow of the Asia Society and the Royal Society of Arts, a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and sits on the board of Enrich, a Hong Kong based charity working on financial literacy of migrant domestic workers.

 

You can connect with Pat in the following ways:

Website: https://thepurposebusiness.com/pat-dwyer
Twitter and IG: @patgdwyer

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patdwyertpb/

 

Have a question you would love to ask? Email me at [email protected] and let me know, then tune in and hear your answer on the show. You can listen to more episodes and learn more about my mission to grow and serve the entrepreneurial community at www.deepakhascoffee.com

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Lily Lapenna returns to discuss how operating from a place of abundance creates resilience in times of adversity. During this conversation we explore how to define your own success, how impact can outweigh financial gain, and what to do when you feel like you’ve lost everything. We also share our own stories of entrepreneurial all-time-lows and how we shortened our recovery time from years to days.

Lily Lapenna MBE is the founder & Chair of MyBnk. From 2007 to 2016, whilst CEO, MyBnk became the leading financial education provider in the UK. Lily and the MyBnk team created high impact financial education programs that reached over 200,000 young people in schools, prisons, youth groups, homeless communities and supported housing environments. They successfully lobbied government to bring financial education into the school curriculum which now allows 6 million young people to learn about money every year. Lily then advised the UK government on a ten- year financial inclusion strategy for the nation covering all age groups. The MyBnk program has been replicated in countries across the world from Italy to Turkey and Lily is now working to bring this work to the USA.

 

In 2017, Queen Elizabeth II honored Lily with an MBE in recognition of her work in financial services and entrepreneurship. The World Economic Forum appointed her as a Young Global Leader recognizing her system change leadership skills. Ashoka and Aspen made her a fellow in acknowledgment of her global social impact. Lily works as an adviser and coach for government, multinationals, and start-ups. She teaches Business and Social Impact at Occidental University in Los Angeles, USA and is an Industry Adviser at SAID Business School, University of Oxford, UK.

 

You can connect with Lily via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilylapenna/

 

Have a question you would love to ask? Email me at [email protected] and let me know, then tune in and hear your answer on the show. You can listen to more episodes and learn more about my mission to grow and serve the entrepreneurial community at www.deepakhascoffee.com

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Lily Lapenna MBE is the founder & Chair of MyBnk. From 2007 to 2016, whilst CEO, MyBnk became the leading financial education provider in the UK. Lily and the MyBnk team created high impact financial education programs that reached over 200,000 young people in schools, prisons, youth groups, homeless communities and supported housing environments. They successfully lobbied government to bring financial education into the school curriculum which now allows 6 million young people to learn about money every year. Lily then advised the UK government on a ten- year financial inclusion strategy for the nation covering all age groups. The MyBnk program has been replicated in countries across the world from Italy to Turkey and Lily is now working to bring this work to the USA.

In 2017, Queen Elizabeth II honored Lily with an MBE in recognition of her work in financial services and entrepreneurship. The World Economic Forum appointed her as a Young Global Leader recognizing her system change leadership skills. Ashoka and Aspen made her a fellow in acknowledgment of her global social impact. Lily works as an adviser and coach for government, multinationals, and start-ups. She teaches Business and Social Impact at Occidental University in Los Angeles, USA and is an Industry Adviser at SAID Business School, University of Oxford, UK. 

You can connect with Lily via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilylapenna/

Have a question you would love to ask? Email me at [email protected] and let me know, then tune in and hear your answer on the show. You can listen to more episodes and learn more about my mission to grow and serve the entrepreneurial community at www.deepakhascoffee.com

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