Guest: David House, American Engineer and Computer Designer

Bio: David House, also known as Dave House, is a distinguished American engineer and computer designer renowned for his significant contributions to Intel, where he was pivotal in developing the company's microprocessor product line. He is widely recognized for coining the slogan “Intel Inside,” a marketing campaign that transformed Intel into a household name.

Career Highlights:

Interview Topics:

Vision and Mission: Integral to leadership and decision-making with culture being a fundamental aspect, often summarized as “Culture is the rules for when there are no rules.”

Key Interview Questions:

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Key resources referenced: - The book "High Output Management." 

Adam Coffey is a dynamic CEO, Board Member, best-selling author, and international speaker renowned for driving transformative growth and fostering high-performance cultures. With over 21 years of experience, Adam has built three national service companies for nine private equity sponsors, completing 58 acquisitions with outcomes measured in the billions. His books, "The Private Equity Playbook," "The Exit Strategy Playbook," and "Empire Builder," are #1 Amazon Best Sellers. A former GE executive and US Army veteran, Adam now consults through CEO Advisory Guru.

• Book Insights: What's changed since his first book, and who his latest editions aim to help.

• LinkedIn: Adam Coffey

Join us as Adam Coffey dives deep into these topics, sharing his expertise and insights that can help you navigate the complexities of business growth and private equity!

Guest: David Hamilton Nichols

Bio: David Hamilton Nichols is an American speaker, author, investor, and producer. Hailing from a prominent California farming family, David is best known as a global investor with a diverse portfolio spanning industrial and retail real estate, fast-growing startups, and impact investments across North America, Europe, Oceania, Asia, and Africa. His focus sectors include climate change, renewable energy, blockchain, AI, EdTech, and healthcare in Africa.

David has served as a board member and advisor for various startups and has been featured in media outlets such as Entrepreneur, The Jerusalem Post, and Yahoo Finance. He was awarded the Global Impact Champion 2020-2021 by India Needs You (INY) and was listed among the “Top 10 Investors and Investment Companies to Follow in 2022” by the International Business Times.

An accomplished speaker, David has delivered keynotes and participated in panels at prestigious venues including the Nobel Peace Center, the United Nations Association, and various family office summits. He has also been a transformational speaker in the personal development field across the United States.

David is a published poet and article writer, currently working on a book titled "Mastering the Madness: Live Your Best Life, and Create a Better World." Additionally, he is a producer and executive producer on multiple entertainment and media projects.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, joining illustrious individuals such as Charles Dickens, Benjamin Franklin, and Stephen Hawking. David is also an Eagle Scout from his youth in the Boy Scouts of America.

Areas covered:

• What exactly is a family office and what are the different types of family offices?

Closing: We want to thank David, for sharing your insights with us today. It has been a pleasure having him on the show. For our listeners who want to keep up with David's work, be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn.

Links:

• Connect with David Hamilton Nichols on LinkedIn

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From Startup to Exit: Brian Will's Lessons on Building and Scaling Successful Businesses

Guest: Brian Will, Serial Entrepreneur, Two-Time Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author, Business and Sales Management Consultant

Bio: Brian Will has built a remarkable career creating successful companies across diverse industries. His experience in startups and Fortune 500s offers him a unique perspective on agile processes and their impact on businesses. Currently, he owns various businesses and serves on the city council in his hometown.

Key Points and Questions:

• Brian's background and how it shaped the lessons in his book: Get insights into the experiences that influenced Brian's approach to business and the advice he shares.

Connect with Brian:

• Website: Home New - Brian Will Media

Additional Notes:

• Reference to the first interview: Encourage listeners to check out the previous interview with Brian for more context.

Guest: Marsha Wulff, Impact investing pioneer with 40 years of experience building corporations, managing investments, and establishing a venture capital firm focused on Africa.

Key Discussion Points:

• Marsha's Journey: Marsha will share her career path, including her role in building multi-billion dollar corporations and establishing a successful venture capital firm in Africa.

Call to Action:

• Connect with Marsha Wulff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshawulff/

Explore LoftyInc Capital Management: LoftyInc Capital – Backing early stage Afropreneurs building tech-enabled solutions for the "everyday economy"

Bio:

Kristi Herold is the founder and CEO of JAM, a multi-million-dollar global business that has connected

millions of people through play since its inception as one of the largest adult recreational sports leagues

in the world. The JAM team has produced and delivered over 4,000 playful corporate events, in over 30

countries since the summer of 2020 and the JAM team consults organizations helping them integrate

fun and play into their “workPLAYce culture”. JAM has been awarded “Canada’s Most Admired Culture

Award,” and certified as “Great Places to Work – Canada” multiple times.

Kristi is the best-selling author of It Pays to PLAY – How Play Improves Business Culture, a rich resource

to help organizations playfully connect with their teams and improve productivity, retention, and

workplace culture. Her vision is to get 1 million people playing annually!

Awards and Accolades:

Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures – Emerging Award (2022)

Canada's Most Powerful Women - Top 100 (2020)

RBC / Women of Influence - Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards - Momentum - Top 3 (2020)

Sport & Social Industry Association - "Industry Impact Award" winner (2020)

Great Places to Work - Canada award (2019)

Governor General's "Diamond Jubliee Award" in recognition of contribution to community (2009)

Features:

Forbes Magazine, "Create Teamwork By Doing This,’” (2020) https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephanieburns/2020/03/05/create-teamwork-by-doing-this/#5c10c9c35aff

Fast Company, "Corporate Team Building," (2019) https://www.fastcompany.com/90510635/without-team-sports-this-recreational-league-company-is-still-committed-to-boosting-spirits

Toronto Star, “Kristi Herold is all about team spirit,” (2021) https://www.thestar.com/life/together/people/2021/02/28/kristi-herold-is-all-about-team-spirit-here-the-ceo-talks-sports-play-and-her-picks-for-the-top-toronto-online-fitness-classes.html

We talk about:

When you look to acquire a business, what are your minimum expectations for the business you will acquire?

How do you know if a target company’s culture fits yours when acquiring a company?

What are some strategies for identifying and mitigating potential risks in a main street/lower mid-market business acquisition?

Would you happen to have suggestions on going into a negotiation that you can share with us?

What are some best practices for communicating with employees and maintaining morale during the M&A process?

How do you ensure a smooth transition of key personnel and talent retention post-transaction

What role does strategic planning and long-term vision play in the success of a business's mergers and acquisitions?

How important is it to join mastermind groups and organizations outside of work?

And much more

Connect with Kristi 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-herold/

https://jamgroup.com/

Guest Speakers:

• Dario Fusato: CEO of Savvly

About the Guests:

Dario Fusato is the CEO of Savvly, a platform revolutionizing personal pensions and long-term financial security with market-driven solutions. He has extensive experience in building fintech solutions aimed at removing financial uncertainty.

Tony Derossi is the co-founder of Savvly, an online platform designed to optimize retirement savings through innovative risk-sharing algorithms. With a background in insurance, technology, and strategic consulting, Tony brings a wealth of knowledge to the fintech and retirement planning industries.

Episode Overview:

Key Questions Discussed:

1. What inspired Dario and Tony to transition from corporate careers to founding Savvly?

Connect with the Guests:

• Dario Fusato: LinkedIn

Closing Notes:

Guests:

• John Lenker, Marketing Strategist & Communications Artist at LENKER

Episode Summary:

Join us for a fascinating conversation with John Lenker and Kevin deLaplante, two experts from LENKER, as they delve into the world of marketing, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship.

John, a seasoned marketing strategist with a passion for ethical marketing, shares his insights on developing and promoting products and services that resonate with audiences. Kevin, a former philosopher turned marketing specialist, brings a unique perspective on critical thinking and decision-making in the business world.

Together, they discuss:

• Their career journeys and how they arrived at their current roles at LENKER

Resources:

• LENKER website: https://lenker.com

Call to Action:

If you're looking to enhance your marketing strategies, refine your critical thinking skills, or navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship, this episode is a must-listen!

Connect with John & Kevin:

• John Lenker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlenker/

Show notes Mark Kleyner

Mark is the co-founder of Dream VC, an entrepreneur, ecosystem builder and early-stage investor in Emerging Markets. Mark has worked within VCs in the UK, US, Europe and Africa and actively advises, coaches and mentors several very early stage West & East African startups - who have gone on to raise upwards of $10m in Venture Financing, and joined programs like Google's Black Founders Fund Africa, PioneerApp, TechStars and Y Combinator. Mark is passionate about empowering the private sector to take responsibility for making people's lives better and is a big advocate for Consumer and Enterprise Software Startups as mediums to improve lives around the world. Mark is also a co-founder of Dream VC, a leading remote program, helping founders, entrepreneurs and working professionals across the African continent and among the diaspora to break into the Venture Capital industry as emerging investors.

Beyond these activities, Mark is an active startup mentor in 9+ Accelerators and Incubators at Startupbootcamp, Impact Hub Lagos, Seedstars, Founder Institute and Village Capital. Mark is also a startup mentor with FasterCapital and StartupLoungeAfrica.

Dream VC and the mission you are on.

The current investment landscape in Africa and some key trends shaping it?

The role of diaspora investment in driving economic development and entrepreneurship in Africa?

The unique opportunities that investors can find in African markets compared to other regions?

How do political stability and regulatory environments impact investment decisions in Africa?

How necessary is local knowledge and partnerships when investing in African markets?

What are some key resources or sources of information that investors can leverage to stay informed about investment opportunities and developments in Africa?

Connect with Mark 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkleyner/

https://www.dream-vc.com/

Introduction:

• Welcome Note: The host introduces Sidharth Saxena, highlighting his role as the CEO and founder of Docyt, an innovative all-in-one financial management solution for small businesses.

Main Discussion:

1. Background and Journey:

• Sid’s Story: Sid shares his background and the journey leading up to the founding of Docyt, detailing his career path and experiences.

• Navigating Challenges: Sid discusses how he navigated building a business in a field where he wasn't initially considered an expert and the strategies he employed to gain credibility and expertise.

• Benefits for Small Businesses: Exploration of the advantages of real-time bookkeeping for small businesses, emphasizing why it’s crucial for efficiency and financial accuracy.

• Transformative Impact: Sid shares his insights on how AI will continue to transform the operational aspects of small businesses, making them more efficient and competitive.

• Driving Innovation: A look at the Docyt team and their roles in fostering AI innovation in small business operations, highlighting key contributors and their expertise.

• Further Engagement: Information on how listeners can connect with Sid and learn more about his work and Docyt’s offerings.

Website  Best AI-Bookkeeping Software for Multiple Businesses | Docyt

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