by Anjalee Narenthiren | Feb 9, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Future Predictions, Technology
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Dr. Sven Beiker is a Stanford Graduate School of Business Lecturer where he instructs students on strategies for startups and corporations in the field of automated, connected, electrified, and shared mobility. He is also the Founder and Managing Director of Silicon Valley Mobility, a consulting and advisory firm which helps demystify mobility trends. Dr. Beiker brings to bear his over 20 years of experience gained during his tenure at the BMW Group, Stanford University, and McKinsey & Company.
Tune in to learn about where the automotive industry has gone, where it’s heading, and where it needs to go.
- 00:00:46 Introduction of Dr Beiker
- 00:04:52 Inspiration from Mercedes and Porsche
- 00:09:36 Staying in control of one’s destiny
- 00:12:25 Alleviating climate change pollution
- 00:14:10 Automated mobility and its future
- 00:18:44 Impact of automated mobility on society
- 00:23:07 Covid and its impacts on the society
- 00:26:24 How shifts in the automotive industry will impact the climate changes
- 00:35:50 Advices to Uber and Lift
- 00:44:52 Aligning business incentives with consumer incentives
- 00:46:10 Advices on how we can contribute towards alleviating climate changes and accidents
- 00:49:12 End of discussion
by Anjalee Narenthiren | Feb 3, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Future Predictions, Technology
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Our guest for today, Cindy Poiesz is the Founder of Supernola and Co-Founder/CEO of EVOLVE Brands.
Cindy is using her finance background to realign the way we snack by making the healthy choice the easy choice.
Supernola can be found in over 8,500 retailers across the US, including Walgreens and Sprouts.
Tune in to hear how Cindy used Covid-19 related disasters to propel growth, why she believes her health-focused brand belongs in convenient stores, and more.
- 00:00:54 Introduction of Cindy Poiesz
- 00:02:36 What led to the invention of Supernola?
- 00:06:24 Challenges she faced during the journey
- 00:13:25 Biggest achievements throughout the journey
- 00:17:13 Partnering with her business partner
- 00:19:51 Scaling and growth of Supernola
- 00:22:52 Covid and its impact on Supernola
- 00:29:36 Breaking into convenience stores
- 00:36:33 Future of Supernola and increasing sales
- 00:38:45 How her experience in Finance helps her in running the operations of Supernola
- 00:42:26 Overcoming her weaknesses
- 00:44:04 End of discussion
by Anjalee Narenthiren | Jan 27, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Future Predictions, Technology
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Professor J.D Schramm , a Keynote Speaker, Communication Consultant and Coach, Author of Communicate with Mastery: speak with confidence and write for impact For over twenty years JD has taught at NYU. Columbia, and Stanford where he founded the Mastery in Communication Initiative at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Tune into today’s episode to learn the exciting lessons of communication from J. D. Schramm!
by Anjalee Narenthiren | Jan 20, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Future Predictions, Technology
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Kim Le is the co-founder of Terramino Foods (now primeroots), first conceived of the idea to use fungi to create a meat replacement for salmon in the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology’s Alt.Meat Challenge Lab. She has been working in management within the food industry for over ten years and is determined to bring delicious, and nutritious foods to increase accessibility and equity in our food system. Tune into today’s episode to learn how Kim’s journey of healthy food production went!
- 00:01:30 Introduction of Kim Le
- 00:05:57 Advise she would give her young self
- 00:09:31 Founding Primeroots
- 00:11:55 How her experience in the industry has influenced what she does at Primerooots
- 00:14:10 How to get rid of the middleman?
- 00:17:55 Development process of Primeroots
- 00:21:53 Production process of products
- 00:23:45 How the production process has changed over time
- 00:27:38 Challenges she faced during the journey
- 00:33:28 Her team at Primeroots
- 00:35:44 End of discussion
by Anjalee Narenthiren | Jan 13, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Future Predictions, Technology
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James Bello is the Co-Founder of Shameless Pets works to reduce the environmental impact of pet food through nutritional upcycled treats made with lobster shells and meat; egg shells, blueberry pulp, apples, and more.
Tune into today’s episode to find out the exciting inventions done by Shameless Pets to reimagine food for our furry friends.
- 00:01:37 Introduction of James Bello
- 00:04:37 Co-founding Shameless Pets
- 00:09:18 Changes he would like to implement in the food industry
- 00:11:07 First steps in increasing awareness with consumers
- 00:15:44 Challenges faced during the journey
- 00:18:50 Developing the supply chains
- 00:20:23 Solutions to challenges faced
- 00:28:59 Evolving products
- 00:33:19 Lessons that have influenced him
- 00:37:07 Tips for consumers when buying pet food
- 00:38:20 End of discussion
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