Silicon Valley Impact

Silicon Valley Impact

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  • Silicon Valley Impact S1 E5 - Zamir Shukho, Founder and General Partner of Vibranium VC

    On this weeks episode of Silicon Valley Impact we talk with Zamir Shukho, Founder and General Partner of Vibranium.VC. Join as we talk through Due Diligences and what startups can expect as investors determine Fundability.


    Also joining the show is Daniel Kozlov – Entrepreneur, Educator, and Managing Partner at Global Innovation Catalyst Daniel is a serial entrepreneur (on his 6th company now) and an internationally known expert on entrepreneurship, corporate innovation and education/Ed Tech. Daniel invests as an angel investor into EdTech startups and builds courses for Entrepreneurs in hopes that by changing people’s minds and abilities we can change the world for the better…


    Finally, in the studio all the way from Paris is Eddy Kheloufi. Founder of the Independent group, which includes Podspace, a platform that helps content creators streamline their production and distribution. Recognized for his innovative approach and commitment to developing this enterprise, Eddy was named in the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list. 


    This and much more on Silicon Valley Impact with Lisa Helfrick and Brian Bernasconi on the controls.


    Listen to all past episodes Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/68L4RPfMizjxnKBsmcFb1J


    The purpose of this show is to provide access and insight into Silicon Valley business. We promise it's going to be messy and fun ... much like launching or growing a business. Topics include: Startup, Small Business, Big Business, HR Strategies, Leadership, Funding and Financing, Communication, GTM, Building Culture, Sales, Marketing, and much more!

    59 min
  • Silicon Valley Impact S1E4

    On this weeks episode of Silicon Valley Impact, on KPCR 92.9 FM, we talk with Sherri Douville, CEO of Medigram, Inc., the Mobile Medicine company driving safety, efficiency, and profitability for health systems as well as editor on her 4th book on AI and Cybersecurity for Healthcare Boards (forthcoming). We will dig into her career inflections and what drives her in her work as CEO at Medigram, Inc.; her professional and enduring passions; biggest influences; and why she believe that communication is the supreme skill and practice when orchestrating, managing, & leading in an intensely complex, multidisciplinary, technical field such as healthcare technology.Also joining the show is Roya Kachooei, Co-Founder and CEO of Walletifai. Walletifai is a smart personal financial coach that helps early savers (millennials and generation Z) to understand their financial lifestyle and guides them to build healthy financial habits by providing personalized tips and reminders to reach their ideal financial lifestyle..Finally, our small business guest is Jeanette Blacy, owner of Blacy’s Vault of Los Gatos, will share her story around growing up in Los Gatos and ultimately establishing a trusted business that leads with customer care, respect, and long lasting relationships.This and much more on Silicon Valley Impact, KPCR 92.9 FM at 3pm (Tuesday), with Lisa Helfrick and Brian Bernasconi on the controls.If you're not in the South Bay (Los Gatos, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Fremont, etc.) you can listen online at https: https://lnkd.in/gPr9TvidThe purpose of this show is to provide access and insight into Silicon Valley business. We promise it's going to be messy and fun ... much like launching or growing a business. Topics include: Startup, Small Business, Big Business, HR Strategies, Leadership, Funding and Financing, Communication, GTM, Building Culture, Sales, Marketing, and much more!

    59 min
  • Silicon Valley Impact S1 E3

    TODAY we kick-off our WOMAN IN LEADERSHIP SERIES on Silicon Valley Impact. On every 4th Tuesday of the month, Mariane Bekker will be joining me, and Lisa to spotlight woman who are making an impact. On todays episode we hear about Mariane's amazing story of grit, resiliency and perseverance, and how she is elevating woman with Founders Bay. Also, joining us is Hafsa Tahir, Founder & CEO of Agit, a pioneering AI Sports Tech Startup. Our, local small business guest is Emily Abrams of Bronze Palms LLC in Campbell, California. Finally, you will meet Natalie Pan, who lost her job, but instead of look for another role in a tough market, she started her own business. This and much more on Silicon Valley Impact, with Lisa Helfrick, and Brian Bernasconi on the controls.

    The purpose of this show is to provide access and insight into Silicon Valley business. We promise it's going to be messy and fun ... much like launching or growing a business. Topics include: Startup, Small Business, Big Business, HR Strategies, Leadership, Funding and Financing, Communication, GTM, Building Culture, Sales, Marketing, and much more!

    58 min
  • S1 E2 - James Gee; Startup Grind, Capella Kerst, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of geCKo Materials, Joe Pambianco, a Fortune 100 culture architect

    TODAY on Silicon Valley Impact we talk with James Gee of Startup Grind about what startups need to position themselves for success in their early stages and beyond.

    Also joining us is the brilliant Capella Kerst, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of geCKo Materials, who will share about her startup journey and the cutting edge technology behind "the bio-inspired adhesive company." Our local small business guest is Joe Pambianco, a Fortune 100 culture architect who launched a consulting company after years of leading a big tech company’s internal training and performance teams. We hear about the challenges and benefits of being a coach in Silicon Valley. Finally, we will speak with Gregory Manly about being laid off from his job in tech and what he has done to rise above and land his next role. We want those who have experienced the pain of being laid off to never feel alone, while sharing strategies for overcoming and standing out. This and much more on Silicon Valley Impact.

    The purpose of this show is to provide access and insight into Silicon Valley business. We promise it's going to be messy and fun ... much like launching or growing a business.

    Topics include: Startup, Small Business, Big Business, HR Strategies, Leadership, Funding and Financing, Communication, GTM, Building Culture, Sales, Marketing, and much more!

    58 min
  • Silicon Valley Impact S1 E1 Bill Barry, and Megan Thorp IgniteGTM

    In this episode we talk with CEO of IgniteGTM, Bill Barry, and Ignite Portfolio Manager, Megan Thorp, MBA about Go-To-Market Strategies and why building community should be your top priority at any stage of company development.We also talk with Allisa Song, CEO of Nanodropper, Inc. about the startup life. Our local company in todays episode is Catherine Somers of CenterPiece Flowers in Los Gatos, California. Listen in as we discuss the challenges of small business in the Bay Area. Also, meet Jimmy Wong as he shares how being laid off affects you emotionally; how so many in tech have been impacted; and how picking up the pieces can be like launching a business. This and much more on our FIRST EPISODE on Silicon Valley Impact, with Lisa Helfrick and Brian Bernasconi on the controls. We promise it will be messy and a fun ride... much like launching a business.

    58 min

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Welcome to Silicon Valley Impact, where insight meets innovation in the world of business. Join hosts Brian Sparkes and Brian Bernasconi as they delve into the stories of local and global…