The Silicon Valley Podcast
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The Silicon Valley Podcast
6d ago
Martin Tobias: Navigating the Landscape of Investment and Entrepreneurship
In the ever-evolving world of investment and entrepreneurship, few voices resonate with the depth of experience and insight quite like that of Martin Tobias. With a career spanning decades and ventures across various industries, Martin brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the table.
A Passion for the Formation Stage
"I have always been excited in the formation stage of things," Martin shares. "The early stuff. Who is the customer? What is the product? And how do we sell it? That is the part I like ..read more
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2w ago
Michael J. Firestone, CFA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljfirestone/
Fire Capital Management, LLC is a boutique investment management company that helps people achieve their dreams. We empower our clients to re-imagine what is possible to accomplish with their investments, social impact goals, and family legacy. The firm offers private wealth management and multi-family office services to HNW individuals, families, and foundations. Fire Capital Management is strategically headquartered in the heart of innovation economy, San Francisco, CA.
Sophie Tsang, MBA
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1M ago
Karen (Kovaleski) Traversi, SHRM-CP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenmtraversi/
I work with CEOs that are going through transitions or disruptive stages due to M&A activity, growth, upscaling markets or are looking to create value, including start-ups. I am a revenue optimization expert that helps leadership make the right decision for solution & client development as well as integration & cross-functional alignment for efficient revenue growth.
I have successfully helped companies ranging in size from start-up to >$100 million as well as those looking to monetize ..read more
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1M ago
Tyler Marin, CPA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thinktyler/
Have you ever felt like your business is capable of more but just can't seem to break through to the next level?
I'm Tyler, and I turn those "almost there" businesses into flourishing success stories. With more than two decades in finance and entrepreneurship, I specialize in propelling businesses with revenues between $1 million and $15 million to new heights.
My Approach: One Clear Path
Imagine a system so clear and effective that your business's financial uncertainties turn into milestones of success. That's One Clear Path f ..read more
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1M ago
Show notes for Amman Ahmed.
Amman Ahmed is a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse background in e-business, venture-backed startups, and brand building. With a keen eye for identifying market niches and driving business growth, Amman brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion.
Background
The Story of "Petflix", a crazy idea born in Manchester and acquired in Hollywood for 8 figures. Founded by Amman Ahmed, who built 'The 'Netflix for Pets' - relaxing Music and TV created in house based on 8 years of research. RelaxMyDog and RelaxMyCat are the two brands now consumed by ..read more
The Silicon Valley Podcast
2M ago
Board Dynamics and Advisory Roles with Louise Broekman
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of corporate governance and advisory boards with esteemed guest Louise Broekman. Louise brings a wealth of experience and insights gained from her extensive career in board advisory roles. Here's a breakdown of the intriguing topics covered in our conversation:
Introduction to Louise Broekman's Career
Louise provides a brief overview of her career journey, highlighting key milestones and experiences that have shaped her expertise in the field.
Understanding Board Dynamics
We start with the ba ..read more
The Silicon Valley Podcast
2M ago
Show notes Joe Siencinski 2nd interview https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesiecinski/
My passion is mentoring CEOs and Executive Teams who want to be in control of the growth and expansion of their business. My clients develop and grow in confidence, agility, awareness, and leadership essentials. One thing is for sure, they expand their influence, communicate more effectively, cultivate strong business and personal relationships, and develop a powerful team so the company can focus on exponential growth.
WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU ..read more
The Silicon Valley Podcast
2M ago
Ep 217 Silicon Valley and The Middle East with Fouad Alnazawi and Stephanie Richards
Guests: Fouad Alnazawi and Stephanie Richards
Topic: Exploring the unique challenges and opportunities for startups in Silicon Valley and Saudi Arabia, and how collaboration between these two regions can drive innovation and growth.
Intro:
Briefly introduce the hosts and the episode's topic.
Highlight the expertise of the guests, Fouad Alnazawi and Stephanie Richards, in the startup ecosystems of Saudi Arabia and Silicon Valley respectively.
Career Journeys and Regional Insights:
Invite ..read more
The Silicon Valley Podcast
3M ago
Building Your Tribe, Unleashing the Power of a Startup Wolfpack with Michael Devellano
Topic: Navigating the entrepreneurial journey, fostering strong communities, and leveraging the power of collaboration.
Intro:
Introduce Michael and his background in startups, investment, and community building.
Highlight his book, "Form Your Pack," as a guide for entrepreneurs to create and empower their own support networks.
Building Your Wolfpack:
Discuss the core concept of the "Wolfpack" and why it's crucial for entrepreneurial success.
Explore the book's goal of equipping listeners w ..read more
The Silicon Valley Podcast
3M ago
Show notes for Adam Coffey
Bio:
CEO, Board Member, Best-Selling Author, and Acclaimed International Speaker, Adam Coffey is a visionary leader who drives transformative growth and fosters high-performance cultures.
With 21+ years of experience as CEO, Adam led three national private equity-backed service companies for 9 private equity sponsors. During this time period he completed 58 acquisitions, his track record includes notable outcomes measured in the billions, averaging 5x MOIC at exit.
Adam is a respected mentor to MBA candidates and a sought-after speaker at UCLA. He brings div ..read more