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Dr. Deji Ayoade, who is the first African immigrant to become a nuclear missile operator in the United States Air Force and serve in three U.S. military branches joins Enterprise Radio. His new book is Underground: A Memoir of Hope, Faith, and the American Dream.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Deji Ayoade discuss the following:

* Why did you write Underground?

* What do you hope Underground accomplishes?

* Why did you decide to join the military?

* How did you go from being a Veterinary Surgeon to becoming a U.S. Sailor (Navy), Airman (Air Force), and Guardian (Space Force)?

* What would you like to say to immigrants and non-immigrants seeking the “American Dream”?

* What is Solani?

Dr. Deji Ayoade is the first African immigrant to become a nuclear missile operator in the United States Air Force and serve in three U.S. military branches. He’s a trained veterinary surgeon, combat medic, Nuclear Weapon System SME, Senior Program Analyst, and U.S. Space Force Department of Defense Civilian at the Pentagon. He turned to storytelling as solace from an early life of poverty and loss. His new book is Underground: A Memoir of Hope, Faith, and the American Dream.

Website: https://dejiayoade.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/thememoirblogger

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/deijyng

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dememoirblogger

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Rebecca Mountain an international keynote speaker, business consultant, Certified High Performance Coach, and a two-time international best-selling author joins Enterprise Radio. She wrote “The Dragon and the GOAT: The One That Wins is the One You Feed”.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Rebecca Mountain discuss the following:

* What inspired you to write this book?

* What is the difference between the Dragon and the GOAT?

* What role did your past, having grown up in a cult, have on writing this book?

* What are some key strategies to shrink the Dragon?

* Some may say living your GOAT life is selfish. Is it?

Rebecca Mountain is an international keynote speaker, business consultant, Certified High Performance Coach, and atwo-time international best-selling author. Ten years after leaving a cult and blowing up every aspect of her life to find the freedom to live her life as she chose (not as she was told or guilted into), Rebecca found herself surrounded by everything that should make her happy – and yet something was missing. In striving to live her greatest life, she realized she’d been dragging that old one behind her. Closing her seven- figure digital marketing agency and beginning again as a certified high performance coach, Rebecca embarked on a mission to live her truth – to focus on impact first, and income second, believing it would come if she truly learned to love and value herself. Despite the relentless whispers of her Dragon to hold back, she learned how to listen to her GOAT and created a business, family life and friendships based on what made her happy, wealthy and fulfilled. She wrote “The Dragon and the GOAT: The One That Wins is the One You Feed” to provide over two dozen strategies on how to shrink the DRAGON, limiting its ability to hold you back, and scale up your GOAT-ness, taking small steps towards that magnificent future you really want.

Website: https://rebeccamountain.ca

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/RebeccaMountainInc

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bexmountain

Instagram: https://instagram.com/bexmountain

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/bexmountain

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Petrie Willink, Successful Actor, Director and Writer who keeps landing the roles including his first feature film, Krispr and his first role in a major blockbuster studio film, Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Petrie Willink discuss the following:

* First of all, tell us how you got into the entertainment business and ultimately found success as an actor, writer and director?

* What are some of the biggest challenges that you have faced as you’ve grown your body of work?

* You have several projects in the pipeline, can you elaborate more on those and when and where we can find your work, streaming, on the big screen and on the TV?

* As you mentioned, you have a role in the upcoming Christopher Nolan film, Oppenheimer, tell us about your experience working on that film and when does the film come out in theaters?

* How do you balance writing, directing, and acting all in one film?

* What are your future plans and what is one thing that you haven’t done that you want to achieve as an actor in the entertainment industry? 

Petrie Willink, originally from Forese Row, Wealden District of East Sussex, England, began to pursue his passion for acting at the age of ten. He joined the local drama club, The Nutley Drama Club, where he landed his first role in a few plays. From The Tempest to a play about Buddy Holly, his passion began to grow as he immersed himself in various stage roles. He auditioned to play Harry Potter, where he made it through two rounds before being surpassed by Daniel Radcliff. With a bit of stage fright and sweat, he enters the stage with certain joie de vivre.

Growing up with one sister and four brothers, Willink learned from a young age how to fend for yourself. Empathy, perception, and kindness are at the forefront of his character. His grandparents would take the family to Holland for summer holidays and enrolled them in sail and swimming school where they participated in outdoor water related activities at their lakefront house. Additionally, they enjoyed spending the winter months skiing at their chalet in the Swiss Alps.

He spent three years traveling, backpacking, and exploring Europe where he learned to navigate adulthood on his own. Eventually, he landed a job as an event planner and moved to Hollywood at age 24.

From a young age, his grandfather introduced him to Transcendental Meditation. To this day, he practices meditations as a part of his daily spiritual practice. He practices yoga, dance classes, and has a black belt in taekwondo, where he represented England in the junior team.

Two of his brothers have founded their own successful tech startups and have collected nine million in Series-A funding. His only sister is finishing university and has been hired as a computer programmer where she develops software for smartphones. He speaks Dutch. His dad was at Morgan Stanley for most of his career as a technical business analyst.

Petrie is interested in environmentalism, social equality, equality, energy revolution, and vegetarianism. His latest role in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer film, is set to be released July 21st, his feature film, Krispr, features him directing, producing, and starring in the film.

He feels blessed with a very rewarding life, meticulously designed, curated for the extreme crests and pitfalls of a rollercoaster storm. It’s been a lot of hard work with a lot of rejection but finally the fruits of his labor have grown into a strong foundation in acting,

Spencer Steliga, the CEO and Founder of Shuddl, an AI-powered platform pairing unused freight space with shippers, available goods to reduce cost, waste, carbon use while increasing sustainability and logistics performance joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Spencer Steliga discuss the following:

* Can you give us a quick explanation of what Less Than Truck Load means and why you saw a need for a solution like Shuddl?

* OK, what does Shuddl do exactly and are there other alternatives out in the freight industry today?

* I understand that Shuddl helps truck operators/drivers more efficiently move freight so that their trucks are full – can you tell me what the advantages are for the truck owners?

* Do you see Shuddl as part of the broader supply chain solution and will your technology help us become more resilient in the event of future supply chain disruptions?

Spencer Steliga, is the CEO and Founder of Shuddl. A successful entrepreneur since the age of 15, Spencer Steliga is a problem-solver. That trait lead him to start his first of several businesses, and has made him uncannily prescient at using tech solutions to address issues in the shipping industry. Before founding Shuddl, Steliga put his talents to good use at Pinwheel Logistics, a boutique brokerage that grew from $30,000 in revenue to $12 million; and Flock Freight, a shared truckloads broker.

After bootstrapping Shuddl, Steliga brought in $7.5 million in the first year. His industry-first, real-time, in-transit resource for live freight additions turns wasted space into revenue for professional drivers and allows companies to access capacity in motion, decreasing logistics costs while improving arrival time by 30%.

Steliga has also founded Redturn, a sustainability incubator and resource for early stage impactful products and the ethical individuals behind them. Through both Shuddl and Redturn, Steliga looks for simple technology and design solutions to complex problems.

Website: https://shuddl.io

Social Media Links:

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/shuddl/about

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpencerSteliga_

People also listened to this: How to Achieve the Career You Deserve

Chris Fontanella, the Founder of Encore Professionals Group, a professional services firm specializing in the identification and placement of accounting and finance candidates in temporary and full-time positions joins Enterprise Radio. He is the author of Jump-Start Your Career: Ten Tips to Get You Going, and Tune Up Your Career: Tips & Cautions for Peak Performance in the Workplace.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Chris Fontanella discuss the following:

* What is one of the most important ideas to consider when thinking about your career?

* Why is knowing yourself important in relation to career development?

* Why is it important to take full responsibility for your life of employment?

* What should one consider when mapping out the direction for their career?

Chris Fontanella is the founder of Encore Professionals Group, a professional services firm specializing in the identification and placement of accounting and finance candidates in temporary and full-time positions. He previously served as Division Director for Robert Half International and Client Service Director for Resources Global Professionals. Prior to entering the staffing industry, Fontanella spent years studying theology and preparing for ministry, having received his bachelor of arts degree in New Testament Studies from Oral Roberts University, and his master of arts degree in Theological Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of Jump-Start Your Career: Ten Tips to Get You Going, and Tune Up Your Career: Tips & Cautions for Peak Performance in the Workplace.

Website: https://chrisfontanella.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/chris.fontanella.5

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/chris-fontanella-2992047

People also listened to this: Creating the Future and Inventing Tomorrow: AI, Privacy, Entrepreneurship with Chris Piche

Chris Piche, the Founder and CEO of Smarter AI, a groundbreaking enablement software platform for AI cameras joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Chris Piche discuss the following:

* Can you tell us a bit about Smarter AI and what inspired you to start this company?

* AI has undoubtedly revolutionized various industries, including surveillance and security. However, with the rise of AI cameras, concerns about privacy have also emerged. How does Smarter AI address these privacy concerns while harnessing the power of artificial intelligence?

* As the Founder and CEO of Smarter AI, you are at the forefront of entrepreneurship in the AI industry. What inspired you to start this venture, and what unique challenges did you face in building and scaling a company focused on AI enablement?

* AI cameras have already proven their value in numerous applications, from enhancing security to improving public safety. Looking ahead, what do you envision for the future of AI cameras, and how do you think they will continue to impact our lives?

* What advice would you give to entrepreneurs who are interested in building AI-powered products or services?

* How do you envision AI shaping society for the next generation, and what are the potential benefits and challenges that come with it?

Chris Piche is a computer scientist and technology entrepreneur. Born and raised in Canada, he is an expert in distributed networking, scalable video, and computer vision technologies. Chris has developed technologies and products, including AT&T TV, BlackBerry Video, Polycom Video, and STUN/TURN/ICE.  He has also been awarded Best of Internet World, Canada’s Top Young Leader, and Top 40 under 40. Chris is now the Founder of Smarter AI, the leader in AI cameras and enablement software.

Website: https://smarterai.camera

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/smarterai

Twitter: https://twitter.com/smarteraicamera

Instagram: https://instagram.com/smarter.ai

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Dr. Eduardo Abeliuk, the Chairman and CEO at TeselaGen Biotech, a Silicon Valley based company that works at the interface between Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Software joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Eduardo Abeliuk discuss the following:

* You are the founder & CEO of Teselagen – tell us about the company and its mission.

* What motivated you to pursue a career in biotech?

* What are some of the current trends we are seeing in biotech today?

* What are some of the major applications that Teselagen is being used for?”

* Tell us about the digitalization of biotech.

* Tell us 3 major wishes you have for biotech advancements and how it will affect our daily lives?

Dr. Eduardo Abeliuk is a U.S. based entrepreneur and technologist with over twenty years of experience driving technology development and innovation at various high-tech companies in the US. He is currently the Chairman and CEO at TeselaGen Biotech., a Silicon Valley based company that works at the interface between Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Software. Dr. Abeliuk holds a double bachelor’s degree in Physics and in Electrical Engineering from University of Chile, a M.S. in Bioengineering and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. His academic work has been published by prestigious journals and he holds multiple U.S. patents on computational biology and AI.

Website: https://teselagen.com

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/teselagen

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeselaGen

Facebook: https://facebook.com/Teselagen

People also listened to this: Bastille’s Wireless Threat Intelligence Platform Makes Invisible Connections And Threats Visible

Akbar Thobhani, the Co-founder and CEO at sFOX, a full-service digital asset trading platform that serves as a full-service crypto prime dealer for institutional investors, providing the liquidity, security, and infrastructure needed to unlock the full potential of digital assets joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Akbar Thobhani discuss the following:

* Can you please start by telling us sFOX?

* You recently came out with a new first-of-its-kind digital asset custody service called sFOX Safe. What is sFOX Safe, and how does it work?

* How is sFOX safe different from other asset or bankruptcy protection products?

* It feels like there is a real crisis of confidence among investors regarding digital currencies at the moment. What would you say to those lacking that confidence?

* Where do you see sFOX 5 years from now?

* Please give our listeners a tip about investing and keeping your digital assets safe in today’s market.

Akbar Thobhani is the Co-founder and CEO at sFOX. Thobhani founded sFOX in 2014, creating a full-service digital asset trading platform that serves as a full-service crypto prime dealer for institutional investors, providing the liquidity, security, and infrastructure needed to unlock the full potential of digital assets.

Before founding sFOX, Thobhani worked as an Advisor at Airbnb and served as a Board Member at Balanced.

Thobhani graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a bachelor’s in Computer Science and Business Administration. He then received an SCPM in Advance Project Management from Stanford University. In 2009, Thobhani received his MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he was elected president of the Finance Club and the VP of the Venture Capital Conference for the Venture Capital Private Equity Club.

Website: https://www.sfox.com

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/sfox

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SFox

People also listened to this: Bastille’s Wireless Threat Intelligence Platform Makes Invisible Connections And Threats Visible

Dr. Brett Walkenhorst, the CTO at Bastille that provides continuous monitoring of wireless signals including detection and localization of cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (including paired devices), and IoT joins Enterprise Radio.

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

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Brett Walkenhorst discuss the following:

* Can you provide our listeners with a brief overview of your background, expertise and role at Bastille?

* Since we last chatted with Bastille [in 2020], what are some corporate developments and new updates you’d like us to know?

* With emerging threats and bad actors lurking, enterprises are constantly under threat. What are some recent attacks that have put enterprises on alert where you can provide best practices to our listeners tuning in?

* Let’s explore radio frequency threats and vulnerabilities. Can you discuss the RF threats that Bastille is seeing in the landscape?

* Bastille Enterprise provides customers with a strong defense, can you delve more into the products key features and benefits.

Dr. Walkenhorst is the CTO of Bastille where he leads R&D efforts to enhance product performance and add new capabilities. He has over 20 years of experience as a technology leader in RF systems and signal processing. Prior to Bastille, he led and executed R&D efforts at Lucent Bell Labs, GTRI, NSI-MI Technologies, Silvus Technologies, and Raytheon Technologies. His experience includes RF system design, communications systems, antenna design/testing, radar, software-defined radios, geolocation, and related topics. He has authored over 70 publications including papers, articles, and reports, has taught numerous graduate, undergraduate, and professional short courses, and has served as an expert witness on multiple occasions. He is a senior member of IEEE and has served as the Chair of the Atlanta Chapter of the IEEE Communications Society.

Website: https://www.bastille.net

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/brettwalkenhorst

Twitter: http://twitter.com/bastillenet

People also listened to this: Leticia Fernández de Mesa talks about Creating the Liquid Shape of Beauty with UNA Vodka

Leticia Fernández de Mesa, CEO and Founder of UNA Vodka, a spirits company bringing back the beauty of enjoying one sip at a time while enticing all your senses joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Beverage Industry Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Leticia Fernández de Mesa discuss the following:

* Can you share some background on UNA Vodka and  the connection between art and spirits?

* What made you pivot from the contemporary art world to the spirits  industry? What learnings have you transferred from your art career over to UNA Vodka?

* What do you wish you knew as you started the journey of UNA that you know now?

* What has been your biggest challenge since you conceptualized UNA Vodka and how did you overcome it?

* What does the future look like for UNA Vodka in this competitive craft spirits industry?

Leticia Fernández de Mesa is the CEO & Founder of UNA VODKA, the world’s first Begonia-infused vodka. After many years as a successful art world executive, Leticia launched UNA, which was inspired by her travels through Latin America. During these travels, she developed a passion for edible flowers and experimented with creating delicious infusions and essences. Inspired to share this experience with the world, UNA Vodka was born in 2022 — a true distillation of artistic expression and celebration of beauty.

Originally from Spain, Leticia kicked off her career at Sotheby’s in New York before moving to Colombia, where she founded an auction house in Bogotá. Her work was instrumental in establishing the secondary art market in the region today. Her passion for exploring unique experiences and finding beauty in small things is evident in her work. UNA Vodka, lovingly made in Florida, is a celebration of the artistic and the beautiful and the bottle serves as a canvas for artists.

Website: https://unavodka.com

Instagram: @unavodka

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