The Inflection Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of The Inflection Podcast. Our lives are shaped by various turning points that can significantly change our paths. We dive into these pivotal moments in the lives and careers of respected leaders to provide actionable insights for those seeking more happiness, success, and fulfillment. I am your host, Anebi Agbo. Let’s dive in. This month, our guest is Jacob Taylor, Design and Technology Manager at The Connective, an elite community of purpose-driven Connectors, subject matter experts, and entrepreneurs. Join Jacob and Anebi as they challenge conventional notions of success and failure in entrepreneurship. Jacob shares his experiences with startups and smart city initiatives like The Connective; they also dissect the societal pressures that drive toxic positivity and unrealistic benchmarks in business. Together, they redefine failure as part of a continuum of growth and resilience, not merely missed targets. Through personal anecdotes, they emphasize the value of community, small daily efforts, and learning from setbacks. This conversation offers listeners a refreshing, nuanced take on navigating the entrepreneurial journey. Jacob shares stories of his entrepreneurial journey, recounting his financial losses and the emotional toll while highlighting the lessons and unique achievements gained along the way. Anebi reflects on community as essential to success, positing that impactful change often stems from consistent, incremental actions rather than large-scale achievements.  Episode Highlights0:00 - Introduction 5:30 - Redefining Failure 12:11 - The Continuum of Success and Failure 18:35 - Personal Stories of Entrepreneurship 25:00 - Accepting Disappointment 32:45 - The Role of Community in Success 40:15 - Inflection Points and Daily Actions 43:23 - Widening the Net of Opportunities Episode ResourcesJacob Taylor on LinkedIn The Connective Website Anebi Agbo on LinkedIn Eikon Labs Website The Inflection Podcast on Apple Podcasts The Inflection Podcast on Spotify The Inflection Podcast on YouTubeThe Inflection Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Welcome back to another episode of The Inflection Podcast. Our lives are shaped by various turning points that can significantly change our paths. We dive into these pivotal moments in the lives and careers of respected leaders to provide actionable insights for those seeking more happiness, success, and fulfillment. I am your host, Anebi Agbo. Let’s dive in. This month, our guest is Ryley Randall, CEO and Founder of Devize, a Phoenix-based software company. Ryley shares his entrepreneurial journey, discussing the unique startup ecosystem in Phoenix compared to Utah and the innovative no-code solutions Devize offers to simplify software development. The conversation dives into the role of AI in enhancing productivity, the importance of community in entrepreneurship, and the value of understanding customer needs. Ryley's candid insights on building genuine connections and avoiding common startup pitfalls make this episode a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs!  Ryley recounts his early entrepreneurial experiences and challenges, including a failed software project that inspired him to seek new ways to build applications without extensive coding knowledge. This led him to discover no-code tools and ultimately to create Devize, which aims to simplify software development and reduce costs. The discussion transitions to the impact of artificial intelligence on software development. Ryley expresses a bullish perspective on AI, emphasizing its role as an amplifier of human capabilities rather than a replacement. He advocates for a model where AI enhances human productivity by automating monotonous tasks while keeping humans in the loop for creativity and oversight. Episode Highlights00:00 - Introduction to Ryley Randall 05:30 - The Startup Ecosystem in Phoenix 12:15 - Reflections on Utah's Ecosystem 18:45 - The Mission of Devize 25:00 - Innovative Business Model of Devize 32:30 - The Role of AI in Software Development 40:00 - Building Community 46:15 - Nurturing Value-Driven Communities The Inflection Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Welcome back to another episode of The Inflection Podcast. Our lives are shaped by various turning points that can significantly change our paths. We dive into these pivotal moments in the lives and careers of respected leaders to provide actionable insights for those seeking more happiness, success, and fulfillment. I am your host, Anebi Agbo. Let’s dive in. Our guest this month is Joel Polanco, Segment Manager of the Commercial Gaming Vertical at Intel. Join us as Joel shares his journey from a process engineer to a product manager, touching on his insights about AI, which he believes will enhance jobs by automating tasks. He offers advice on building successful products, collaborating with customers, and understanding stakeholder needs. Joel also highlights the value of having diverse interests, embracing fear, and continuously upskilling to stay relevant in product management. Joel is the segment manager in the Network and Edge Group at Intel, where he has defined a business strategy for two markets: commercial gaming and office automation. He also runs a customer discovery consultancy and advises early-stage startups on business model generation and market validation through customer interviews and early experimentation. He previously managed a product marketing team at Intel and produced two podcasts, "To the Edge and Beyond" and "Health and Life Sciences at the Edge." He had the opportunity to help grow the careers of several product marketers who have gone on to start their own businesses or grow into larger roles at Intel. Before that, Joel was a senior product manager in the Internet of Things Group at Intel, where he built an RFID Sensor Platform that drove fast and efficient inventory monitoring in several industries, including Retail, QSR, and Manufacturing. Our product was awarded "Design Win of the Year in 2020" for enabling > $10M in edge server design wins at large enterprise customers. After 15 years of working in a large tech company, Joel receives many questions about products, strategy, and career. So, in 2021, he started writing and advising in his spare time. Since then,he has worked with over a dozen individuals and companies on various topics. He enjoys talking about customer discovery, technology, product management, and personal growth. Episode Highlights00:00 - Introduction to Joel Polanco's career journey 05:23 - Joel's perspective on AI 09:12 - Influential anecdotes and resources in Joel's product career 14:09 - Building products for customer needs 19:35 - Advice for aspiring product managers  24:07 - Embracing a "slash career" and making small bets 29:19 - Overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing fear 34:02 - Being grateful for advancements and pursuing new possibilities Website: https://www.theinflectionpodcast.com Apple: https://bit.ly/IFP-ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://bit.ly/IFP-Spotify YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puOKcTLgh88The Inflection Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Website: https://www.theinflectionpodcast.com Apple: https://bit.ly/IFP-ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://bit.ly/IFP-Spotify YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnebiXDThe Inflection Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Welcome back to another episode of The Inflection Podcast. Our lives are shaped by various turning points that can significantly change our paths. We dive into these pivotal moments in the lives and careers of respected leaders to provide actionable insights for those seeking more happiness, success, and fulfillment. I am your host, Anebi Agbo. Let’s dive in. Our guest this month is Sean Richards, Founder and CEO of RGB Group. Sean is a trusted collaborator who shares his insights on the importance of building trust in relationships, maintaining work-life balance, and finding joy in both personal and professional life. Discover the impact of AI on the workforce and the exciting potential of adding technology to traditional skilled labor businesses. Take advantage of this engaging discussion filled with valuable learnings and future insights. Sean is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of leadership in the digital services industry. With a multifaceted skill set spanning sales, marketing, operations, and business strategy, Sean drives RGB's growth plans. His vision is clear: to deliver unparalleled customer experiences and to propel businesses forward in an increasingly competitive digital landscape. Having worked for and with many reputable private, public, large, and small companies over his career, Sean’s expertise and passion provide clear, comprehensive, and effective marketing and operational strategies to businesses looking to accelerate growth. Episode Highlights00:00 - Introduction and Sean’s Backstory 02:26 - The Importance of Cultivating a Trusted Reputation 06:11 - Sean's Role as Head of Growth and Quality at Vincit 10:41 - The Value of Trust in Building Relationships 14:21 - AI and its Impact on the Workforce 18:46 - Adding Technology to "Boring" Businesses in the Skilled Labor Sector 22:16 - Wrapping Up Episode ResourcesSean Richards on LinkedIn RGB Group Website Anebi Agbo on LinkedIn Eikon Labs Website The Inflection Podcast on Apple Podcasts The Inflection Podcast on Spotify The Inflection Podcast on YouTube The Inflection Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Dominik Nitsch is an entrepreneur, athlete, & writer. Most recently, he built the international business for Sdui, one of Europe's fastest growing EdTech companies. Before that, he bootstrapped a social startup called Linguedo, bringing unemployed nurses from Italy to Germany. In this episode, you will learn: How consistency, time management, and energy management are keys to success. How discipline contributes to the concept of a "venture athlete". Practical tips for maintaining focus. This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Links: Dominik Nitsch, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dominiknitsch/ Newsletter - dominiknitsch.substack.com Website - dominiknitsch.com BrainFM - https://www.brain.fm/ The Pomodoro Technique - www.pomodorotechnique.com/   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:01 - Introduction to Dominik Nitsch 00:00:13 - Dominik's Background and Achievements 00:00:46 - Dominik's Lacrosse Journey 00:01:11 - The Concept of a Venture Athlete 00:02:06 - Overcoming Injuries and Personal Training 00:02:35 - Discussing Injury Causes and Prevention 00:03:39 - The Role of Coaches and Mentors 00:04:31 - Dominik's Diverse Accomplishments 00:05:38 - The Discipline Behind Success 00:06:53 - Consistency and Time Management 00:07:57 - Managing Energy and Health 00:09:11 - The Iceberg of Success 00:10:04 - Eliminating Distractions and Focusing 00:11:18 - Predictions on Tech Addiction and Solutions 00:12:59 - Tools for Focus and Productivity 00:13:10 - The Pomodoro Technique in Practice 00:14:02 - Dominic's Approach to Focus and Work 00:15:16 - Achieving Focused Work Hours 00:16:05 - Defining a Venture Athlete 00:17:46 - Closing Remarks and Future Collaborations --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Dominik Nitsch is an entrepreneur, athlete, & writer. Most recently, he built the international business for Sdui, one of Europe's fastest growing EdTech companies. Before that, he bootstrapped a social startup called Linguedo, bringing unemployed nurses from Italy to Germany. In this episode, you will learn: How consistency, time management, and energy management are keys to success. How discipline contributes to the concept of a "venture athlete". Practical tips for maintaining focus.  This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit www.eikonlabs.com Links:Dominik Nitsch, GuestLinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dominiknitsch/ Newsletter - dominiknitsch.substack.comWebsite - dominiknitsch.comBrainFM - https://www.brain.fm/The Pomodoro Technique - www.pomodorotechnique.com/ Anebi Agbo, HostLinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timestamps for Episode:00:00:01 - Introduction to Dominik Nitsch 00:00:13 - Dominik's Background and Achievements 00:00:46 - Dominik's Lacrosse Journey 00:01:11 - The Concept of a Venture Athlete 00:02:06 - Overcoming Injuries and Personal Training 00:02:35 - Discussing Injury Causes and Prevention 00:03:39 - The Role of Coaches and Mentors 00:04:31 - Dominik's Diverse Accomplishments 00:05:38 - The Discipline Behind Success 00:06:53 - Consistency and Time Management 00:07:57 - Managing Energy and Health 00:09:11 - The Iceberg of Success 00:10:04 - Eliminating Distractions and Focusing 00:11:18 - Predictions on Tech Addiction and Solutions 00:12:59 - Tools for Focus and Productivity 00:13:10 - The Pomodoro Technique in Practice 00:14:02 - Dominic's Approach to Focus and Work 00:15:16 - Achieving Focused Work Hours 00:16:05 - Defining a Venture Athlete 00:17:46 - Closing Remarks and Future Collaborations --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/messageThe Inflection Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Mathias Davidsen has been working in commercial leadership for the past 8 years. Today, as the Director of Revenue at Uizard (a gen AI startup that empowers product teams to create visuals without design resources), he helps product teams in mid-market and enterprise companies that struggle with accessing design resources. In this episode, Mathias shares: The importance of entrepreneurial rigor. Key leadership lessons about the value of humility, asking questions, and surrounding oneself with talented individuals. How Uizard stays competitive by continuously executing their vision and adapting to the needs of both small startups and large corporations. This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Links: Mathias Davidsen, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-c-davidsen/ Uizard - Click here   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:00:15 - Mathias's Background and Current Role 00:00:51 - Transition from Academia to Entrepreneurial Space 00:01:44 - Concept of Entrepreneurial Rigor 00:02:08 - Pragmatic Optimism in Entrepreneurship 00:03:38 - Leadership Lessons from Career Experiences 00:04:40 - Humility and Team Building in Leadership 00:06:16 - Uizard's Position in Generative AI and Design 00:07:01 - Uizard's Evolution and Market Differentiation 00:07:42 - Staying Competitive in the Gen AI Space 00:08:05 - Vision and Execution at Uizard 00:09:09 - Uizard's Expansion and Feature Development 00:10:32 - User Experience and Iterative Design with Uizard 00:11:12 - Word Association Game 00:12:13 - Upcoming Features and Vision for Uizard 00:13:12 - Closing Remarks and Thanks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Mathias Davidsen has been working in commercial leadership for the past 8 years. Today, as the Director of Revenue at Uizard (a gen AI startup that empowers product teams to create visuals without design resources), he helps product teams in mid-market and enterprise companies that struggle with accessing design resources.  In this episode, Mathias shares: The importance of entrepreneurial rigor. Key leadership lessons about the value of humility, asking questions, and surrounding oneself with talented individuals. How Uizard stays competitive by continuously executing their vision and adapting to the needs of both small startups and large corporations. This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Links:Mathias Davidsen, GuestLinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-c-davidsen/Uizard - Click here Anebi Agbo, HostLinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timestamps for Episode:00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:00:15 - Mathias's Background and Current Role 00:00:51 - Transition from Academia to Entrepreneurial Space 00:01:44 - Concept of Entrepreneurial Rigor 00:02:08 - Pragmatic Optimism in Entrepreneurship 00:03:38 - Leadership Lessons from Career Experiences 00:04:40 - Humility and Team Building in Leadership 00:06:16 - Uizard's Position in Generative AI and Design 00:07:01 - Uizard's Evolution and Market Differentiation 00:07:42 - Staying Competitive in the Gen AI Space 00:08:05 - Vision and Execution at Uizard 00:09:09 - Uizard's Expansion and Feature Development 00:10:32 - User Experience and Iterative Design with Uizard 00:11:12 - Word Association Game 00:12:13 - Upcoming Features and Vision for Uizard 00:13:12 - Closing Remarks and Thanks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/messageThe Inflection Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Jaeden Schafer, globally recognized as the top AI podcaster, leads the conversation in AI innovation. He hosts the acclaimed podcasts "AI Chat," "AI Applied," and "AI Hustle," attracting over 2 million annual listeners. As CEO of AI Box, Jaeden champions the democratization of AI through a user-friendly no-code app builder and marketplace, making AI accessible to all. Check out this episode if you want to learn: The power of podcasting as a medium for audience building and fundraising. The importance of having a technical co-founder when starting a software company. The future of media in the age of AI. This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Links: Jaeden Schafer, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/jaeden-schafer/ The AI Chat Podcast - Click here   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:01 - Introduction and Jaeden Welcome 00:00:28 - Podcast Growth and Origin Story 00:00:59 - Transition from Marketing to AI 00:02:02 - Leveraging Podcast for Fundraising 00:02:52 - Building Key Partnerships and Team Roles 00:03:28 - Learning from Software Development Challenges 00:04:35 - Maintaining and Rebuilding the App 00:06:00 - Establishing AI Expertise and Content Curation 00:07:17 - Navigating Social Media Platforms for AI News 00:08:10 - Leveraging LinkedIn for Growth 00:09:12 - Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking in AI 00:10:24 - Building a Media Network and Content Strategy 00:12:19 - AI vs Human-Generated Podcast Content 00:14:01 - Upcoming Launch of AI Box --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Jaeden Schafer, globally recognized as the top AI podcaster, leads the conversation in AI innovation. He hosts the acclaimed podcasts "AI Chat," "AI Applied," and "AI Hustle," attracting over 2 million annual listeners. As CEO of AI Box, Jaeden champions the democratization of AI through a user-friendly no-code app builder and marketplace, making AI accessible to all.Check out this episode if you want to learn: The power of podcasting as a medium for audience building and fundraising. The importance of having a technical co-founder when starting a software company. The future of media in the age of AI.  This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Links:Jaeden Schafer, GuestLinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/jaeden-schafer/The AI Chat Podcast - Click here Anebi Agbo, HostLinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter - @A15o_o Timestamps for Episode:00:00:01 - Introduction and Jaeden Welcome 00:00:28 - Podcast Growth and Origin Story 00:00:59 - Transition from Marketing to AI 00:02:02 - Leveraging Podcast for Fundraising 00:02:52 - Building Key Partnerships and Team Roles 00:03:28 - Learning from Software Development Challenges 00:04:35 - Maintaining and Rebuilding the App 00:06:00 - Establishing AI Expertise and Content Curation 00:07:17 - Navigating Social Media Platforms for AI News 00:08:10 - Leveraging LinkedIn for Growth 00:09:12 - Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking in AI 00:10:24 - Building a Media Network and Content Strategy 00:12:19 - AI vs Human-Generated Podcast Content 00:14:01 - Upcoming Launch of AI Box --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/messageThe Inflection Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Anthony Sarandrea is recognized as one of the top customer generators in the world, specializing in the insurance & financial services space. He recently went through an acquisition by a public strategic company MediaAlpha (NYSE: MAX). He is currently serving on the advisory board of Arizona’s largest VC fund as well as the Colangelo College of Business advisory board for Grand Canyon University (the 3rd largest online University in the US & largest christian University in the US). Check out this episode if you want to learn: The value of persistence in achieving your goals How over-delivering to clients can maximize your business growth Why you shouldn't sacrifice your personal well-being for the sake of work This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Links: Anthony Sarandrea, Guest LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-sarandrea/ Website - ⁠https://anthonysarandrea.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthonysarandrea/   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Anthony's Background 00:00:30 - Anthony's Origin Story and Motivation 00:03:01 - The Role of Pain in Motivation 00:03:12 - Feature on the Ellen DeGeneres Show 00:04:44 - The Competitive Nature of Anthony's Market 00:05:24 - The Acquisition by MediaAlpha 00:08:39 - Productizing a Service-Based Business 00:11:43 - Key Challenges and Learning Lessons 00:14:39 - Anthony's Philanthropy and Final Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Anthony Sarandrea is recognized as one of the top customer generators in the world, specializing in the insurance & financial services space. He recently went through an acquisition by a public strategic company MediaAlpha (NYSE: MAX). He is currently serving on the advisory board of Arizona’s largest VC fund as well as the Colangelo College of Business advisory board for Grand Canyon University (the 3rd largest online University in the US & largest christian University in the US). Check out this episode if you want to learn: The value of persistence in achieving your goals How over-delivering to clients can maximize your business growth Why you shouldn't sacrifice your personal well-being for the sake of work This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Links: Anthony Sarandrea, Guest LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-sarandrea/ Website - ⁠https://anthonysarandrea.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthonysarandrea/   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Anthony's Background 00:00:30 - Anthony's Origin Story and Motivation 00:03:01 - The Role of Pain in Motivation 00:03:12 - Feature on the Ellen DeGeneres Show 00:04:44 - The Competitive Nature of Anthony's Market 00:05:24 - The Acquisition by MediaAlpha 00:08:39 - Productizing a Service-Based Business 00:11:43 - Key Challenges and Learning Lessons 00:14:39 - Anthony's Philanthropy and Final Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/messageThe Inflection Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Alan Stein is the Founder, CEO & Chief Accelerator at Kadima Careers. With over 30 years of leadership experience at Google, Meta, Salesforce, and American Express, Alan knows how to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the job market. He's uniquely skilled at empowering ambitious professionals to land better jobs quickly, confidently and with lots more money. Check out this episode to learn: Industry hiring trends and how to navigate being laid off How underrepresented groups can earn higher paying jobs The importance of negotiation tactics when accepting a new role This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Links: Alan Stein, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/alanjstein/ Kadima - https://kadimacareers.com/ Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:00 - Introduction to The Inflection Podcast 00:00:10 - Alan's Introduction and Kadima Careers 00:00:20 - Origin Story of Kadima Careers 00:00:37 - Alan's Career Background 00:01:10 - Passion for Hiring and Talent Development 00:01:21 - Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship 00:01:53 - Meaning of "Kadima" and Company Mission 00:02:04 - Personal Resonance with Career Advancement 00:02:15 - Personalized Approach to Career Services 00:02:42 - Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives 00:04:06 - Success Stories from Kadima Careers 00:04:29 - Marissa's Career Transformation 00:06:09 - Kadima Careers' Suite of Services 00:08:17 - Negotiation and Salary Increases 00:08:28 - Mindset Challenges for Job Seekers 00:09:05 - Strategies for Entering the Job Market 00:10:12 - Interview Success Rates 00:10:22 - Hiring Trends and Diversity 00:11:54 - Service Provider Selection and Financial Lessons 00:12:06 - Industry Trends and Layoffs 00:13:10 - Employee Loyalty and Job Security 00:13:42 - Fear and Proactivity in Job Searching 00:14:14 - AI and Its Impact on Jobs 00:14:48 - Fractional Work and Side Hustles 00:15:06 - Pragmatic Optimism in Career Planning 00:15:59 - Stability of Traditional Employment 00:17:08 - The Concept of Pragmatic Optimism 00:17:58 - Reflections on Kadima Careers' Growth 00:18:02 - Learning from Past Business Decisions 00:20:24 - Future Plans for Kadima Careers 00:20:49 - Scaling and Client Onboarding 00:21:33 - Global Accessibility and Pricing 00:22:52 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Alan Stein is the Founder, CEO & Chief Accelerator at Kadima Careers. With over 30 years of leadership experience at Google, Meta, Salesforce, and American Express, Alan knows how to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the job market. He's uniquely skilled at empowering ambitious professionals to land better jobs quickly, confidently and with lots more money. Check out this episode to learn: Industry hiring trends and how to navigate being laid off How underrepresented groups can earn higher paying jobs The importance of negotiation tactics when accepting a new role This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Links: Alan Stein, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/alanjstein/ Kadima - https://kadimacareers.com/ Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:00 - Introduction to The Inflection Podcast 00:00:10 - Alan's Introduction and Kadima Careers 00:00:20 - Origin Story of Kadima Careers 00:00:37 - Alan's Career Background 00:01:10 - Passion for Hiring and Talent Development 00:01:21 - Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship 00:01:53 - Meaning of "Kadima" and Company Mission 00:02:04 - Personal Resonance with Career Advancement 00:02:15 - Personalized Approach to Career Services 00:02:42 - Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives 00:04:06 - Success Stories from Kadima Careers 00:04:29 - Marissa's Career Transformation 00:06:09 - Kadima Careers' Suite of Services 00:08:17 - Negotiation and Salary Increases 00:08:28 - Mindset Challenges for Job Seekers 00:09:05 - Strategies for Entering the Job Market 00:10:12 - Interview Success Rates 00:10:22 - Hiring Trends and Diversity 00:11:54 - Service Provider Selection and Financial Lessons 00:12:06 - Industry Trends and Layoffs 00:13:10 - Employee Loyalty and Job Security 00:13:42 - Fear and Proactivity in Job Searching 00:14:14 - AI and Its Impact on Jobs 00:14:48 - Fractional Work and Side Hustles 00:15:06 - Pragmatic Optimism in Career Planning 00:15:59 - Stability of Traditional Employment 00:17:08 - The Concept of Pragmatic Optimism 00:17:58 - Reflections on Kadima Careers' Growth 00:18:02 - Learning from Past Business Decisions 00:20:24 - Future Plans for Kadima Careers 00:20:49 - Scaling and Client Onboarding 00:21:33 - Global Accessibility and Pricing 00:22:52 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/messageThe Inflection Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Sarah Hart is the Founder and Chief Brand Designer at Hart & Co. Sarah has built a successful agency over the past 14 years. Starting as a freelancer, Sarah's entrepreneurial spirit led her to experiment with various projects and despite some failures, she persisted and eventually grew her agency by bringing on a team. Listen to this episode if you want to learn: The importance of seeking help and collaboration in business to better serve clients. How resiliency is key to maintain in the competitive business world. How business owners can trust their teams without using micromanagement. This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Links: Sarah Hart, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhartcreative/ Hart & Co - http://hartcocreative.com   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:01 - Introduction to Sarah 00:00:46 - Agency Longevity 00:01:02 - Starting Hart & Co. 00:01:39 - Transitioning from Freelancer to Agency 00:02:09 - Scaling the Agency 00:03:01 - First Team Expansion 00:04:17 - Trust and Management 00:05:30 - Company Location and Scaling Internationally 00:07:01 - Agency Evolution 00:08:06 - Building SOPs and Knowledge Transfer 00:10:20 - Personal Growth and Business Evolution 00:13:21 - LinkedIn Strategy and Personal Branding 00:16:03 - Advice for Aspiring Agency Owners 00:17:48 - Team Structure and Hiring Philosophy 00:19:33 - Closing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Sarah Hart is the Founder and Chief Brand Designer at Hart & Co. Sarah has built a successful agency over the past 14 years. Starting as a freelancer, Sarah's entrepreneurial spirit led her to experiment with various projects and despite some failures, she persisted and eventually grew her agency by bringing on a team. Listen to this episode if you want to learn: The importance of seeking help and collaboration in business to better serve clients. How resiliency is key to maintain in the competitive business world. How business owners can trust their teams without using micromanagement. This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Links: Sarah Hart, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhartcreative/ Hart & Co - http://hartcocreative.com   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:01 - Introduction to Sarah 00:00:46 - Agency Longevity 00:01:02 - Starting Hart & Co. 00:01:39 - Transitioning from Freelancer to Agency 00:02:09 - Scaling the Agency 00:03:01 - First Team Expansion 00:04:17 - Trust and Management 00:05:30 - Company Location and Scaling Internationally 00:07:01 - Agency Evolution 00:08:06 - Building SOPs and Knowledge Transfer 00:10:20 - Personal Growth and Business Evolution 00:13:21 - LinkedIn Strategy and Personal Branding 00:16:03 - Advice for Aspiring Agency Owners 00:17:48 - Team Structure and Hiring Philosophy 00:19:33 - Closing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/messageThe Inflection Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Enoch Weng is the CEO & Co-Founder of Rise Above Finance. Enoch is a highly sought after speaker, consultant, and board member for his work in the non-profit and business world. With his unique background blend of entrepreneurship, finance, and the creative arts, Enoch has been pioneering interdisciplinary innovation throughout his career. Listen to this episode if you want to learn: The importance of understanding the 'why' behind starting a business. The power of faith and purpose in business. How to find meaningful work as an entrepreneur. This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Links: Enoch Weng, Guest LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/enochweng/ Rise Above Finance - ⁠http://www.riseabovefinance.com   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:01 - Introduction to Enoch Weng 00:00:33 - Enoch's Journey from Musician to Business Owner 00:02:35 - Period of Silence and Reflection 00:03:53 - Rise Above Finance's Beginnings 00:04:59 - Testing the Business Model and Faith Integration 00:06:05 - Scaling Beyond Canada 00:07:19 - Leadership and Faith 00:08:46 - Staying Grounded Amidst Growth 00:10:57 - Exciting Developments in Finance and Rise Above Finance 00:14:01 - Advice for Aspiring Business Owners 00:16:00 - Rapid Fire Round --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message

Enoch Weng is the CEO & Co-Founder of Rise Above Finance. Enoch is a highly sought after speaker, consultant, and board member for his work in the non-profit and business world. With his unique background blend of entrepreneurship, finance, and the creative arts, Enoch has been pioneering interdisciplinary innovation throughout his career. Listen to this episode if you want to learn: The importance of understanding the 'why' behind starting a business. The power of faith and purpose in business. How to find meaningful work as an entrepreneur. This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Links: Enoch Weng, Guest LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/enochweng/ Rise Above Finance - ⁠http://www.riseabovefinance.com   Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o   Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:01 - Introduction to Enoch Weng 00:00:33 - Enoch's Journey from Musician to Business Owner 00:02:35 - Period of Silence and Reflection 00:03:53 - Rise Above Finance's Beginnings 00:04:59 - Testing the Business Model and Faith Integration 00:06:05 - Scaling Beyond Canada 00:07:19 - Leadership and Faith 00:08:46 - Staying Grounded Amidst Growth 00:10:57 - Exciting Developments in Finance and Rise Above Finance 00:14:01 - Advice for Aspiring Business Owners 00:16:00 - Rapid Fire Round --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/messageThe Inflection Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Josh Colter is the CEO of CardBoard. With over 15 years of experience building comprehensive and strategic marketing programs in competitive markets, Josh is motivated to lead teams with a solid strategic narrative. Josh is skilled in areas such as Strategic Product Analysis, Business Operations Analysis and C-Suite Level Consulting. Listen to this episode if you want to learn: How conducting surveys and analyzing user feedback can lead to more effectively serving customers How to lead a tech company through various stages of growth and the strategic decisions How to identify a product's most engaged and loyal users This show is brought to you by Eikon Labs. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.eikonlabs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Links: Josh Colter, Guest LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/joshcolter/ CardBoard - https://cardboardit.com/ To email Josh your feedback on CardBoard, contact him at: josh.colter@cardboardit.com Anebi Agbo, Host LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anebiagbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - @A15o_o Timestamps for Episode: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Background 00:00:21 - Origin Story of CardBoard 00:01:05 - Venture Funded Companies and Acquisition Growth 00:01:27 - Introduction to SEP and CardBoard Acquisition 00:02:07 - Challenges and Lost Momentum at CardBoard 00:03:06 - Strategic Missteps and Market Focus 00:03:48 - Regaining Momentum and Surfing Analogy 00:04:15 - User Stickiness and Platform Loyalty 00:05:18 - Revitalizing CardBoard and Customer Engagement 00:06:01 - Customer-Centric Product Development 00:07:26 - Engineering Focus and Customer Outcomes 00:08:09 - Growth and User Feedback 00:09:11 - CEO's Multifaceted Role and Empathy 00:10:04 - Customer Centricity and Product Challenges 00:11:08 - Empathy for Product Teams and Engineers 00:12:39 - AI and Tech Innovations at CardBoard 00:13:59 - AI Integration and Product Development 00:15:09 - Advice on Acquiring and Scaling a Company 00:17:42 - Expectations After Acquisition 00:18:26 - Rapid Fire Word Association 00:18:44 - Engaging with CardBoard and User Feedback 00:19:20 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inflectionpodcast/message