Silicon Valley Founders Secrets
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsYou might think your biggest dream is impossible...perhaps you think you need more money, more knowledge, more time... You’re probably wrong!
Research and interviews conducted by two Silicon Valley founders, Mahama Nyankamawu and Christina Weaver, deconstruct the lives and reveal the secrets of a diverse group of extraordinary founders and leaders from Silicon Valley. The surprising and inspiring stories we share will reveal the practical wisdom, tools, and tricks that you can apply to achieve your boldest dreams.
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Episodes
Talking COVID-19 & Healthcare with Dr. Kermit Jones
November 25, 2020 08:19 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBA doctor at the forefront of treating patients in the midst of the pandemic talks to us about COVID-19 and Healthcare in the United States. We also delve into his unique and fascinating career.
Dorothie and Marty Hellman on a New Relationship Map
July 28, 2020 15:55 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB"World peace begins at home," say Dorothie and Marty Hellman. In this episode, we have a fun and insightful chat about their book "A New Relationship Map" and some of the lessons learned in their 53 years of marriage. The stories they share are fascinating!
Intentional Integrity with Rob Chestnut (Former Chief Ethics Officer Airbnb)
June 22, 2020 07:18 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIn today's show, we have a fascinating discussion with Rob Chestnut (author of "Intentional Integrity") on the importance of consciously driving integrity into a company's culture. We discuss the critical role of having diverse employees in building an ethical workplace. Rob emphasizes the stakeholder approach to running companies and the positive role companies can play in the world.
Thomas Nazario on Levels of Compassion and Safeguarding Our Children's Future
April 10, 2020 18:35 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWe had a lively discussion with Thomas Nazario, best-selling author, and director of the Amazon documentary 'Living on a Dollar a Day'. He emphasized the need for the world to come to the realization that what is important is a new moral level of caring, safeguarding the future of our kids, higher levels of compassion and uncovering the keys to happiness.
Kingson Capital Founder Gavin Reardon on the power of aligning with something bigger than us
February 11, 2020 09:34 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBWe talk with Gavin Reardon, Founder of Kingson Capital, one of South Africa's biggest venture capital firms. We spoke about his experience investing in early-stage Startups, the immense opportunity to invest in Africa and how his faith in Jesus orients him.
Edge Impulse CEO Zach Shelby on the Tiny Machine Learning Revolution
January 30, 2020 08:17 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn this episode, we discuss the Tiny Machine Learning (Tiny ML) revolution and the giant opportunities it presents. Tiny ML is a game-changer in critical sectors such as healthcare and agriculture and will help spread the benefits of machine learning to millions of people around the world. Tiny ML is an application of Machine Learning on low power devices. Tiny ML allows the running of machine learning workloads on processors that cost less than a dollar.
Bedrock CEO Brian Joseff on the importance of disconfirming evidence
January 27, 2020 22:44 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode, we talk to Brian Joseff a serial entrepreneur and Founder of Bedrock. He was on the founding team of Progressly which was acquired by Box in 2017. Brian's straightforward and positive view of life shines through as he provides a glimpse into his diverse experiences and lessons he has learned as an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley.
Dr. David Krueger on Peak Performance and Transformational Change
December 18, 2019 08:33 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBEver wondered how to sustain long-term success? Why does change seem so hard? Among other counterintuitive insights, our guest today, Dr. David Krueger contends that you do not need motivation to succeed. To learn more come along for this interesting interview. In this episode he provides fascinating insights on how to achieve Peak Performance, Wellbeing, and Sustain Extreme Success. His engaging stories and science based insights make this episode a must listen for both experienced leade...
Greg Davis on Power of Character and Passion
December 01, 2019 08:02 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode Greg Davis, a Silicon Valley born entrepreneur and renaissance man speaks about the importance of character and passion as distinguishing characteristics for a successful life. He also provides an interesting take on the the relationship between music and leadership.
Introduction to Silicon Valley Founders Secrets
November 14, 2019 07:44 - 1 minute - 1.5 MBThis is an short introduction to the Silicon Valley Founders Secrets show