Fractal Focus

In this engaging episode of Fractal Focus, Phillip Lorenzo sits down with Sedale Turbovsky, a serial entrepreneur and founder, to dive into the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when bridging the gap between the public and private sectors.

Sedale shares his insights from over 15 years of experience, including his work with Open Grants, where he focuses on democratizing access to capital and grant funding through technology. From navigating human complexities to addressing privacy concerns in philanthropy, Sedale unpacks the realities of building impactful tech solutions in a space where efficiency meets bureaucracy. 

This episode starts and finishes with "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0.
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In this episode of Fractal Focus, Phillip Lorenzo sits down with Austin Belcak, the founder of Cultivated Culture, a company dedicated to helping people navigate the job market and take control of their careers. Austin shares his journey from transitioning into tech, working at Microsoft, to eventually founding his own company. Together, they dive into the complexities of hiring for startups and early-stage companies, tackling the psychological challenges founders face when assembling their teams.

Tune in for practical advice on how to build a winning team, avoid common hiring pitfalls, and make smarter decisions when it comes to your company's most valuable asset: its people. 

This episode starts and finishes with "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0.
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What’s it like to raise venture capital as a woman founder- even with a successful exit under your belt? In this episode, Sara Ledterman shares her eye-opening experience navigating the world of fundraising, the unconventional questions she faced, and the investors who took a chance on her.

Whether you're an aspiring founder, an investor, or just curious about how venture capital is evolving, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

This episode starts and finishes with "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0.
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Welcome to the very first episode of Fractal Focus, where innovation meets entrepreneurship! Hosted by Philip Lorenzo, COO of Fractal Group, this episode sets the stage for why we launched this podcast- to explore the technology landscape, highlight emerging tech hubs beyond the usual hotspots, and showcase the power of collaboration among businesses.

Tune in as we kick off Fractal Focus and explore how innovation is thriving in places like Folsom, CA- and beyond!

This episode starts and finishes with "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0.
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