The Startup Life

In this episode, we talk to Tom Eisenmann(American economist & current Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School) about his new book, why he loves teaching the case method at Harvard, and so much more.

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**More On Tom**

Tom Eisenmann is the Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School; the Peter O. Crisp Chair, Harvard Innovation Labs; and Faculty Co-Chair of the HBS Rock Center for Entrepreneurship, the Harvard MS/MBA Program, and the Harvard College Tech Fellows Program. In recent years, he has served as Chair of Harvard's MBA Elective Curriculum--the 2nd year of the MBA Program--and as course head of The Entrepreneurial Manager, taught to all 900 1st-year MBAs. With colleagues, he has launched 14 MBA electives, including Entrepreneurial Failure, MBA Startup Bootcamp, Launching Tech Ventures, Scaling Tech Ventures, Entrepreneurial Sales & Marketing, and Product Management 101. Professor Eisenmann received his Doctorate in Business Policy ('98), MBA ('83), and BA ('79) from Harvard University. Prior to entering the HBS Doctoral Program, Eisenmann spent eleven years at McKinsey & Company, where he was co-head of the Media and Entertainment Practice. He serves as a director on the board of Harvard Business Publishing.

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Written by: Dominic Lawson

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In this first episode of Startup Pivots, we share the story of how the Nike Cortez got its name. Spoiler: It came from a track coach being petty.

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Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

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In this episode J. Byrne Murphy (Founder & Chairman of DigiPlex) about his book, the personal challenges of building a business abroad, and why context matters building in a foreign land.

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**More On Byrne**

Byrne is an entrepreneur with more than thirty years of experience in international development and investment. Three times he brought US concepts to Europe and grew start-up companies into $1+ billion global enterprises. After developing high-end mixed-use projects in Washington, DC in the 1980s and '90s, Byrne co-founded BAA-McArthurGlen, the company that imported the designer outlet concept to the UK and Europe. After opening the company's Paris office in 1992, he led its expansion across Europe, resulting in more than $1 billion in sales. He then developed private residence clubs, starting with restoring Palazzo Tornabuoni, a 15th century Medici palazzo in Florence, Italy. The Palazzo underwent a $250 million re-development and is now managed by The Four Seasons. In 2010, the project won Urban Land Institute's prestigious Award of Excellence for EMEA. Today Byrne co-owns DigiPlex, the leader in sustainable data centers in the Nordics, with Bill Conway, the Co-founder of The Carlyle Group. Byrne also owns and runs Kitebrook Partners, a real estate development and investment company. A Cum Laude graduate of Harvard College, Byrne received his MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. After living in Europe for thirteen years, Byrne now resides in the Washington, DC area with his wife Pamela and four daughters.

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In this episode we talk to Tony Martignetti (Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspired Purpose Coaching) about how he helps his clients, his career, and so much more.

**More On Tony**

I am Tony Martignetti, a leadership coach, entrepreneur, idea generator, people connector, and a curious adventurer. I bring together practical experience, formal training, and extreme curiosity, to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change.

I love helping people find clarity in their lives, so they are energized, fully present, and unstoppable. When leaders unlock their potential and lead from a place of inspired purpose, they impact and inspire everyone around them. I have dedicated myself to helping people live a life of inspired purpose.

Before I became a coach, I was a finance and strategy professional with experience working with some of the world's leading life sciences companies. Along my journey, I also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company.

As I share my story, I want to leave you with three key lessons I learned along the way to help you on your journey from where you are now to where you would like to be.

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In this episode, we talk again to Simone Santana(Founder Of Akami Enterprises) about her recent vacation, the latest business news, and more.

**More On Simone**

As CEO of a consulting firm, Simone the Mastermind specializes in strategic intelligence and planning, business transformation, and collaborative culture. Her executive track record has produced exceptional bottom-line results in various business types, from small businesses to multi-million dollar franchises.

I am Simone the Mastermind. I am a mom of two, author, speaker, and full-time entrepreneur as of 2014. I am a business strategist that assists entrepreneurs with scaling their businesses by developing strategies that aid in minimizing workloads and maximizing revenue.

With over ten years of experience in business strategy, administration, and leadership, I have the expertise needed to level up your business and remind you of your confident and motivated self.

Here at my consulting firm, Akamai Enterprise, I cater to the needs of business owners to guide them on overcoming organizational challenges, exceeding goals, and skyrocketing sales.

Not only do I understand your pain points and your desires, but I also assist you in intending to both so you can do what you love when you want, while your bank account is going cha-ching in the process.

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In this episode, we talk to Sarah Davidson (Founder Of Matcha Maiden) about her new book, her career, how she almost went into business with an Avenger, and so much more.

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**More On Sarah**

A well-known entrepreneur and Founder of Matcha Maiden green tea, Sarah Holloway started her first business after suffering from a case of complete adrenal exhaustion. As a young lawyer looking for a caffeine-free fix to supplement her serious coffee habit, she ordered ten kilos of tea from Japan by accident. Starting up a side hustle to shift the nine kilos she didn't need, Matcha Maiden was soon born. It is now a multi-million-dollar company with success in various markets.

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In this episode, we talk to Darwin Liu (Serial Entrepreneur & Digital Marketer) as we discuss marketing in the future, his companies, and more.

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In this episode, we talk to Tarin Calmeyer (Chief Wellness Officer of Remote Team Wellness) about living abroad, why a great fitness plan is important for entrepreneurs, and so much more.

**More On Tarin**

Tarin Calmeyer has spent over ten years bringing her yoga and meditation expertise to people around the world with a teaching style that highlights her deep understanding of the body, mindfulness, and conscious living. Tarin is a Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness Coach with a background in Osteopathy and has extensive experience working with brands from Puma to Movenpick Resorts.

In 2020 Tarin and her team launched Remote Team Wellness, a live virtual wellness solution designed to bring health and balance to companies and their employees. Sessions are simply booked online and employees arrive via video conferencing to meet a real teacher for a personalized session. Through this service, Remote Team Wellness reduces stress, increases productivity, and promotes fitness among teams.

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In our first episode recorded through Clubhouse, we talk to Ashley Garrison, CPA (Founder of GRF Financials) as gets us ready for tax season. She also takes questions from the audience.

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In this episode, we talk to Raja Rajamannar (Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Mastercard) as we discuss his new book, why he is excited about blockchain in the healthcare space, and so much more.

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**More On Raja**

Raja Rajamannar is an accomplished global business executive with more than 25 years of experience, the last six of which have been in the role of Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for Mastercard and President of the company's healthcare business.

In his role as President of Healthcare, Raja has overseen the creation, development and successful scaling of Mastercard's healthcare business across multiple regions. This is now one of the fastest growing businesses at Mastercard.

Raja joined Mastercard in 2013, bringing with him more than 25 years of experience as a global executive, managing large P&Ls and driving business transformation across multiple industries and geographies. Raja served as Chief Transformation Officer of the health insurance firm Anthem (formerly WellPoint). He helped craft the company's new business direction and strategy, managed its $11 billion Medicare Advantage business, and led large M&A initiatives for the company. Prior to that, he also served as Chief Innovation & Marketing Officer and Chief Executive of International Operations at Humana.

Raja is consistently recognized globally as a highly innovative and transformational leader with a deep expertise in Marketing, Data, and Digital technologies. Some of his recent accolades include: Global Marketer of the Year award by the World Federation of Advertisers, top 5 "World's Most Influential CMOs" by Forbes, top 10 "World's Most Innovative CMOs" by Business Insider, and inductee to The CMO Club Hall of Fame. He has also been recognized as one of AdWeek's most tech-savvy CMOs. He recently assumed the honorary role of President of the World Federation of Advertisers. Raja has also been recognized by ANA Educational Foundation as the Marketer of the Year in 2019.

At Mastercard, Raja is responsible for successfully leading the company's marketing transformation, including the integration of the Marketing and Communication functions, the development of its Priceless experiential platforms, and the creation and deployment of cutting edge marketing-led business models into the core of the company. Raja has overseen the successful evolution of Mastercard's identity for the digital age, pioneering Mastercard's move to become a symbol brand and launching its breakthrough sonic brand platform. Interbrand has ranked Mastercard as the fastest growing brand across all industries and categories, worldwide.

Earlier in his career, Raja held a number of leadership roles during 15 years with Citigroup including Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Citi Global Cards; Chairman and CEO, Diners Club North America; Regional Cards Director, EMEA; and Marketing & Sales Director, Citi Gulf Markets. Before that, he spent seven years with Unilever in sales and product management roles. He began his career with Asian Paints in India.

Raja received a Master of Business Administration degree from the Indian Institute of Management, in Bangalore, India, and a Bachelor of Technology degree in Chemical Engineering from Osmania University in Hyderabad, India.

He is a member of the Board of Directors of PPL Corporation, a Fortune 500 power generation and distribution company, and Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the major hospital systems in the US. He serves on the boards of Cintrifuse, a Cincinnati-based public/private startup catalyst organization, the ANA, and the New York City Ballet.

Raja regularly delivers keynote speeches at esteemed marketing, health and business industry events, including the World Economic Forum, Cannes Lions, CES, SXSW, and Advertising Week. The marketing transformation work led by Raja at Mastercard has been developed into case studies at both Harvard Business School and Yale School of Management, and taught in top academic institutions around the world.

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Written by: Dominic Lawson

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Music Credits:

**Show Theme**

Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald

**Break Theme**

Cielo - Huma-Huma