Enterprise Podcast Network

Vince Chan, an Amazon bestselling author in career management, and also the author of her forthcoming book “Safe Space: How to Bounce Back Better with Eight Rules for Resilience” joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is on association with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Vince Chan discuss the following:

* Your personal and professional journey is unique and has shaped you. Reflecting on your career, do you see a common thread or theme? What drives your decisions?

* The work landscape is changing. Many aspire to start their own business. Having been with corporations and banks for over 10 years before becoming an entrepreneur, what advice can you offer to those aligning their business pursuits with their values?

* Could you share your entrepreneurial experiences? Are there any lessons or risks you think our audience should be aware of as they start new ventures?

* You’re publishing a new book on resilience, rebound, and revival. Where did you come up with this idea? Could you tell us about it? Can we get a preview?

* Every successful entrepreneur experiences setbacks and failures. How can we overcome these obstacles and emerge stronger?

Vince, an Amazon bestselling author in career management, is a globally recognized speaker on the ‘future of work.’ Her unique expertise comes from a blend of being a Chicago-trained behavioural economist and the former Asia-Pacific head of a billion-dollar U.S. investment firm.

Raised in Hong Kong and Canada, Vince pursued economics, followed by MBA degrees from Yale University and Chicago Booth School of Business. Her professional acumen is further solidified by U.S. CPA and CFA® credentials.

Vince’s vibrant 15-plus-year corporate career has spanned global financial markets, with significant roles at S&P Global Ratings, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and TCW Asset Management. Among her standout achievements are raising $1 billion in collaboration with ‘King of Bonds’ Jeffrey Gundlach and Goldman Sachs, and facilitating over 100 multi-million-dollar funding transactions for Top 50 global banks. Separately, her contributions have been recognized with accolades such as Forbes China’s Outstanding Overseas Returnee in 2015 and Yale School of Management’s Outstanding Volunteer Leadership award in 2018.

A decade ago, Vince boldly transitioned from finance to the ‘future of work’ sector. Since then, she has actively modernized the workforce, working in both traditional and digital education spheres. In Beijing, her collaboration with Renmin University of China (China’s Top 10) yielded a popular career guide. She further supported career advancement for the Schwarzman Scholars. In Shanghai with New Oriental (NYSE: EDU), she designed and taught business school preparatory programs to thousands of students. In Hong Kong, she co-developed an entrepreneurship program inspired by Chicago Booth’s Polsky Center.

Vince’s impact extends to global stages like SXSW, ASU-GSV, Web Summit, and RISE conference. There, she has shared insights alongside leaders from Degreed, Google, and Udemy, driving forward conversations on workforce development in the tech era.

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

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Daniela Sarbu, the Founder and Managing Director of the Waldo International School located in Jersey City, New Jersey joins Enterprise Radio. The Waldo International School is a private school from 12 months through 8th grade.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Daniela Sarbu discuss the following:

* Can you please share your background with our audience and why education is so important to you?

* In 2011, you opened the doors to the first Waldo International School building in New Jersey.  Since then you have added a second building.  What was your first decade like in business and what impact have you seen on the children that attend the school?

* In 2016, you opened your second building since you outgrew your first location.  At that time, you also expanded your educational offerings to include upper elementary school through 8th grade, which is commonly known as middle school. Although you added one grade per school year, what has that journey through middle school been like and how is the education you offer different from other schools?

* Today, Waldo isn’t just a school, it’s a community. Can you discuss how you have made that happen and the important opportunities this has enabled students to experience?

* What can we expect to see from the Waldo team and its students in the future?

Daniela Sarbu | Founder and Owner

With a spark in her eye and a vision to bring a change in young lives, Daniela Sarbu, a mother of three beautiful children, has been successfully running the prestigious World of ABC, The Waldo School for over 11 years now. Starting in the fall of 2020, Mrs. Sarbu introduced the concept of The Waldo Preschool, a program that focuses on the social-emotional development, and well-being of students and staff, in addition to the World of ABC’s historic academics and milestone development. Additionally, since 2020 she started focusing on revolutionizing the Waldo International School – Middle School Program with emphasis on STEAM, Public Speaking and Drama and rigorous academics.

World of ABC, The WALDO School is an International Baccalaureate accredited and certified school and is located in Downtown Jersey City, NJ. As per Mrs. Sarbu: “My kids are my biggest inspiration behind the foundation of this school! I’m excited about creating well-rounded students who become successful adults”.  Mrs. Sarbu believes every single child deserves to receive a world-class education to open up opportunities throughout their lives. This is why she gives back to the community and offers scholarships to her school for children less fortunate. Mrs. Sarbu was born and raised in Romania. She graduated from high school with a degree in Informatics and Technology and was accepted into New York University, however, decided to stay in Bucharest to continue her education. She completed her Bachelor’s degree with a major in International Economy and Business at the International Economic Relations School within the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest, Romania, graduating with honors. In 2004, she decided to move to the United States and enrolled at the Baruch College – Zicklin School of Business. Also, since then she has completed several business certifications at eCornell University and Harvard Online School of Business. Mrs. Sarbu has been holding the position of Member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Phoenix, Jersey City campus since 2015.

Website: https://waldoschool.com

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Dr. Drew Jones, PhD, Founding partner of Experient, a workplace culture and strategy consultancy joins Enterprise Radio. His new book is Open Culture Handbook: Five Questions to Drive Engagement and Innovation.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is on association with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Drew Jones discuss the following:

* How does your approach to managing corporate culture different from the many other approaches out there?

* What do you mean when you say that Microsoft’s financial turnaround under Satya Nadella began as a cultural turnaround?

* What do you think companies need to do to stem the tide of quiet quitting and the Great Resignation?

* Why do you say that innovation is as much an HR issue as it is a business growth issue?

* Why do you think employee engagement levels in American companies have remained so low for so long?

Drew Jones, PhD, is an anthropologist, former business school professor, and practicing management consultant. He is a founding partner of Experient, a workplace culture and strategy consultancy. Over the past 20 years he has worked on culture, leadership, and workplace design projects with clients throughout the US, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. He is published widely in academic management journals and magazines, and has published three previous books on design thinking and innovation, coworking, and activity based working (ABW). His new book is Open Culture Handbook: Five Questions to Drive Engagement and Innovation (Amplify Publishing, Oct. 3, 2023).

Website: https://www.drewjones.co

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Kim Carson the CEO of Parallax Futures, a nonprofit fellowship program with a mission is to inspire positive futures by infusing the world with a new kind of innovator called Conceptual Technologists joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Kim Carson discuss the following:

* Can you tell the audience about your background in business and entrepreneurship?

* What is Parallax Futures and what led you to start this organization?

* What advice to you have for entrepreneurs trying that want to go out on their own?

* What is Parallax Futures vision for 2024?

* Anything else you want to share with our audience?

Kim Carson the CEO of Parallax Futures

Prior to Parallax Futures, Kim enjoyed a wide variety of leadership positions in both academia and the technology sector. She served as the Director of UCSF’s first ever strategic planning process; was program executive for a $60 million dollar higher education analytics engagement; was the go-to-market leader for IBM’s Watson Education; and a top business development executive for intellectual property licensing at IBM’s 12 global research labs.

Website: https://parallaxfutures.org

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Dr. Melanie van de Velde the Founder of Big Tree Global and the author of Lead Like a Genius: How to Outgrow the Competition and Transform Our World joins the Green Business Podcast.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is on association with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Melanie van de Velde discuss the following:

* Why is your book important: What is missing in the way business is currently dealing with climate change and our other major global issues such as pollution, poverty, rising inequality and social exclusion?

* How do Mozart, Einstein, Picasso and other geniuses relate to your message? What does it take to “lead like a genius” when it comes to sustainability and transforming our world?

* You mention in your book that purpose-driven companies are now outperforming their competitors, why is that?

* You state in the book that when it comes to impact initiatives “doing something” isn‘t always the best option. Why is that?

* With the world always in a seemingly turbulent state how do you feel about the future?

* Where do you see the biggest opportunities for impact strategies?

Melanie van de Velde PhD, MBA, MSc, is the founder of Big Tree Global.

Many of the insights in her book are based on her research, awarded the Adam Smith Prize for PhD Excellence, nominated by Cambridge University.

Prior to her research Melanie managed Asia Pacific markets at a multi-billion dollar tech company. She worked in senior management at IT start-ups. And she ran an impact business in a Nairobi slum.

With Big Tree Global she supports business leaders and MBA students from around the world with key insights and tools as to how to create powerful impact on our key global issues.

Website: https://www.bigtreeglobal.net

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Randel Bennett, the Principal Consultant at Qixent that offers strategic consulting for insurance entities joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Randel Bennett discuss the following:

* Can you please give us some details on your background?

* Having worked at both startups and incumbents, what do you see is the difference between the approaches of each and how do you see that impacting the industry as a whole?

* Can you please explain how insurance can play a major role in the bottom-line of corporations and their product or core offerings?

* 2023 was the year of AI across industries.  2024 is the year that organizations understand that AI does not replace humans; it simply makes them more productive in their roles.  Please discuss the role of AI in the insurance industry and how you see it being implemented in the future.

* Based on your expertise, what are your expectations for the insurance industry for 2024?

SUMMARY: Today, companies of all sizes can enter the insurance market.  In doing so, there is a direct impact to the bottom-line. Insurance solutions and products build new revenue streams, while increasing customer satisfaction.  The professionals at Qixent understand the insurance market, and offer a consultative approach to its entry.

Randel Bennett, the Principal Consultant at Qixent

With a career deeply rooted in strategic innovation within the insurance industry, Randel Bennett stands at the forefront of transformative solutions and equitable access to insurance services. His journey, characterized by a blend of entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering dedication to progress, has cemented his status as a thought leader in the realm of insurance technology and product development.

Website: https://qixent.com

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Blake Allison, Founder and CEO of LifeCents, a B2B financial wellness company joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Blake Allison discuss the following:

* 1 Financial wellness and the financial well-being of our employees is something businesses of all sizes are looking at right now. How does your company LifeCents fit in?

* I’m sure every business comes to you with different reasons for wanting to engage in financial wellness. Where do you even begin?

* Whether an employer has 50 or 50,000 employees there is a vast difference in terms of the needs of their employees. How do you deliver a solution that suits everyone and how do you measure success?

* Secure 2.0 is a reality. We are going to be facing questions like ‘Why is my paycheck smaller? And ‘What is an emerging savings account?’ How can we as employers be prepared?

* I understand congratulations are in order. You just launched an exciting initiative to support Veterans…tell us more about it.

Blake Allison founded LifeCents because of a personal mission to help people live healthier and happier lives by empowering them to achieve financial security. Founded in 2005 as Financial Education Literacy Advisors (FELA), at the time FELA was one of the first private, socially responsible enterprises with a mission to improve consumer financial health. In 2010, Blake pioneered the development of LifeCents, one of the first financial education technologies, and today, LifeCents remains the standard bearer in the wellness industry.

In 2018, FELA officially rebranded to LifeCents to reflect its ongoing commitment to reimagine the possibilities of financial wellness. As LifeCents grows Blake remains steadfast to his mission of helping people, businesses and communities thrive by moving the needle of financial health. Today LifeCents works with businesses, nonprofits, governments, and plan advisors to offer customized financial wellness solutions.

Website: https://www.lifecents.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifecents

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Patrick Esposito, author of The Structure of Success, the CEO of Initiative Labs and President of ACME General Corp. joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is on association with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Patrick Esposito discuss the following:

* It’s easy for business owners and leaders to focus on the external factors that can impact their companies, but you say that it’s actually internal factors that can make the difference between success and failure. Why?

* The subtitle of your new book, The Structure of Success, is “A Framework to Help Build Your Business Better.” Tell us a little about your background and how you’ve come to recognize the significance of business structure. Why did you write this book?

* How can leaders recruit, engage, and compensate managers to best achieve success? Why is this so important?

* In The Structure of Success, you discuss business relationships and what causes them to fray. What are some of the most common reasons for leaders to have problems with their partners or others whom they need to trust? How can leaders recover and adjust when a partnership ends?

* What are some common obstacles that leaders face that they fail to anticipate? How can they put a plan in place to deal with unforeseen crises?

* Why is it so difficult for leaders to approach succession planning rationally? What advice do you have for them to do a better job of succession planning?

Patrick Esposito, author of The Structure of Success, is CEO of Initiative Labs and President of ACME General Corp.  He also serves as counsel with Spilman Thomas & Battle law firm. Esposito has helped found, lead, and advise businesses in technology, consulting, and other sectors. He was co-founder of Augusta Systems, Inc., which was acquired by Intergraph Corporation and was co-founder of Resilient Technologies LLC, which was acquired by Polaris Inc. His latest venture, Initiative Labs, helps leaders apply the approaches and tools in his new book.

Website: https://patrickesposito.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-esposito

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Dominic Wells, the CEO and Founder of Onfolio Holdings joins Enterprise Radio to discuss how to build a better SEO for your business. Onfolio actively buys and holds profitable online businesses, integrating them into their portfolio and reinvesting the cash flows into organic growth and additional acquisitions.

* Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Mark S. Walton discuss the following:

What exactly is Search Engine Optimization – SEO?

* What are the best SEO tactics for small and mid-sized businesses to reach more stakeholders?

* Can you discuss keyword clustering in particular?

* What are the best tactics for leveraging AI for SEO?

* What else can companies do to drive more traffic to their websites?

Dominic Wells is the CEO and Founder of Onfolio

Dom is responsible for developing and implementing Onfolio’s long term business strategy. He is a serial entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience investing in and building digital businesses. Dom has grown Onfolio from a startup to a NASDAQ listed company. For Onfolio’s investors, Dom has built a diverse and profitable portfolio of online businesses that deliver consistent returns. Dom is passionate about entrepreneurship and regularly speaks on digital business strategy, online business investment and profitable growth opportunities. For Dom, diversification and exceptional talent are the keys to sustainable growth.

Website: https://onfolio.com

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Ron Levin a managing partner with Alumni Ventures, the most active VC firm in the U.S. and the author of Higher Purpose Venture Capital that profiles 50 venture-backed startups that are solving the world’s biggest problems joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is on association with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Ron Levin discuss the following:

* What inspired you to write this book?

* Is social impact compatible with return on investment?

* What are some of the biggest societal problems that can be solved by entrepreneurs?

* Why should investors read this book?

* Who is the audience for this book?

* What are some of the impact-led startups that you have invested in yourself?

Ron Levin is a socially conscious venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and amplifier of inspiring “double bottom line” enterprises and entrepreneurs through his popular Substack, The Higher Purpose Venture Capital Blog. Currently a managing partner with Alumni Ventures, the most active VC firm in the U.S., Levin has been an angel investor and advisor to over a dozen startups. He was co-founder and CEO of TravelPerk, a unicorn enterprise travel management platform with thousands of employees and customers across the globe, and a former McKinsey consultant with degrees from Babson College and Harvard Business School. His new book, Higher Purpose Venture Capital (Seacoast Press; August 22, 2023), profiles 50 venture-backed startups that are solving the world’s biggest problems.

Website: https://www.higherpurposevc.com | https://www.av.vc

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