In Give & Receive Podcast Episode 8, hosts Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov take a practical turn into the real-world startup playbook—covering the fundamentals most founders don’t think about early enough.

Brian breaks down startup terminology in plain English, including services vs. product businesses, why product companies are often harder to scale, and what people actually mean when they say SaaS (software as a service). They also unpack the funding ladder—angel investors vs. venture capital (VC) vs. private equity—and explain how raising money works (and what “dilution” really means).

Elizabeth brings the founder mindset: how to avoid burnout, reduce attachment to one outcome, and “ride the wave” through pivots, uncertainty, and the emotional roller coaster of entrepreneurship—while staying grounded.

What “startup” really means (and why it applies to more businesses than you think)

Services vs. products: which business model is easier—and why

What SaaS means and why it can change the economics of a business

The hidden reality of product businesses: inventory, cash flow, and risk

The investor landscape: angel vs VC vs private equity

Incorporation basics: what a company is, shares, and how founders set it up

Founder mental health: non-attachment, pivots, and staying steady under pressure

A “Give & Receive” story on how generosity created unexpected opportunities

If you’re building a business, thinking about launching a side hustle, or trying to understand startup language without the jargon—this episode is for you.

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In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of the Give and Receive Podcast, hosts Elizabeth Pajove and Brian Potts sit down with Dorian Nunez, a 50-year Wall Street veteran, Harvard Business School graduate, investor, mentor, and community leader.

Dorian shares his extraordinary journey from Harlem to Harvard to Wall Street, reflecting on how mentorship, education, and service shaped his career — and why giving back has been central to every stage of his success.

The conversation dives deep into:

What values-based investing really means (and why it matters)

How ESG and socially aligned investing actually work

The growth of ETFs like DEMS and the role of data in aligning money with values

Why most people don’t know what they’re truly invested in

The power of mentorship, internships, and financial literacy

How giving without expectation leads to unexpected opportunities

Mindfulness, health, and sustaining a life of purpose and service

Dorian also discusses his work with Goods Unite Us, community development venture capital, board leadership, and initiatives designed to expand access to capital and opportunity — especially in underserved communities.

This episode is a masterclass in finance, leadership, values, and intentional living, and a reminder that how we invest our money — and our time — shapes the world around us.

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In Episode 6 of the Give and Receive Podcast, hosts Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov sit down with health-science leader and venture capitalist Urvashi Bhatnagar to explore how giving can reshape healthcare, business, and our inner lives.

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Welcome to Episode 5 of the Give and Receive Podcast with Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov—a powerful, uplifting conversation all about gratitude: what it really is, why it matters, and how it can literally transform your health, your relationships, your work, and your daily life.

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In Episode 4 of Give & Receive, hosts Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov explore how self-compassion isn’t just about feeling better—it’s a scientifically grounded way to reduce anxiety and unlock professional success.

Elizabeth shares powerful research-based practices for calming the nervous system, shifting from self-criticism to self-kindness, and creating the kind of inner safety that fuels both happiness and high performance. Brian opens up about his own struggles with anxiety as a young lawyer and how learning to face fear—and be kind to himself—changed everything.

Together they discuss:

Why self-compassion works better than self-esteem

Practical daily tools to reduce anxiety and boost focus

How mindfulness and intention can improve business outcomes

The difference between self-indulgence and true self-care

Real stories of “giving and receiving” that prove kindness always comes back around

If you’ve ever battled anxiety, overthinking, or that inner critic that never quits, this episode will leave you with simple, actionable steps to reconnect with yourself and live—and work—with greater calm, clarity, and confidence.

🎧 Listen, learn, and grow with us.

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In Episode 3 of Give & Receive, hosts Brian H. Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov sit down with entrepreneur and former lawyer Paul Rosen—a founder behind multiple ventures including Skypad and a unicorn company—to explore a bold idea: long-term success is driven less by grind and more by connection, giving, and inner alignment.

What you’ll learn:

Why success tracks relationships and intuition more than study hours or hustle

The real difference between sympathy vs. empathy—and how compassion avoids burnout while deepening impact

Paul’s candid founder journey: pivots, macro shocks, luck, and keeping ego in check after a billion-dollar valuation

How meditation and mindset shifts can reset a career (and a life)

Elizabeth’s path from Big Law to Happiness Sangha and the “Individualized Journey: Path to Happiness” pivot that unlocked product-market fit

If you’re building a business—or rebuilding yourself—this conversation blends practical founder wisdom with the science of the mind.

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In Episode Two of Give & Receive, hosts Brian H. Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov take a deep look at the most relentless voice in your head — the inner critic.

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Yes, it’s possible to be successful AND happy. This podcast will show you how. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and lawyer, Brian H. Potts, and world-renowned wellbeing coach, Elizabeth Pyjov, this podcast will teach you how to be successful—and be happy.

Episodes drop every other week, starting September.

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