The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the reasons why a significant number of young professionals are turning to online platforms to find mentors, prompted by the transformation of traditional mentorship programs amid the rise of remote and hybrid work structures. He also discussed the reasons why 16 should be considered the minimum age for social media participation. To wrap up, he explored the need for recent graduates to receive additional support in terms of social and professional etiquette, given the impact of their largely virtual education experience during the Covid-19 pandemic.Part 1: Mentors Wanted. (2:55)Part 2: Its negative effects outweigh the positives. (5:06)Part 3: A limited ability to develop soft skills. (9:53)===========AI Tool ReportBoost Your Productivity With AI. Join 25000+ subscribers and get my free daily 5 min newsletter. I’ll teach you how to free up time and achieve financial freedom with AI. Read by executives from Tesla, NASA, Meta, and more.Subscribe===Receive $25 off orders of $149+ with code SWAPSRF at Snake River Farms.Shop Delicious Meats Now=======Softr lets you stop waiting for developers. Build software without devs. Blazingly fast.Start building now.===Deel is your one-stop shop for hiring, paying, and managing your remote team.Get Started===EvryweekJoin 34,000+ dropshippers discovering top 10 winning products every week.BECOME AN AMBASSADOR===Engage AI - ChatGPT comments on LinkedInJoin 15,000+ LinkedIn power users and supercharge your social selling with Engage AI.Get Started===Trailblazing LoveOur outdoor adventure boxes are designed to provide couples with an unforgettable experience in nature.Order now for unforgettable outdoor adventure!===Drizly is the largest online marketplace for alcohol in North America. Available to  over 100 million customers and counting across the U.S. Save $5 on your first order.Get $5 Off Alcohol Delivery Now!===The Day One Fellowship is a 3-month program purpose-built for pre-seed founders. Learn More and Apply Today===The best all-natural nootropic supplement designed to enhance daily cognitive functions & formulated with a blend of natural adaptogenic ingredients. Use code "STACK15" at checkout to SAVE 15% + free shipping!TRY MINDHONEY TODAY==Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Chris Were, an accomplished tech entrepreneur from Australia, with more than two decades of expertise spanning finance, media, and healthcare industries. He currently serves as Co-Founder and CEO of Verida, a decentralized data storage network. Nurtured under the Open Web Collective and selected as part of the 2021 CoinList Seed Spring Batch, Verida strives to enhance personal data ownership, implement interoperable messaging, and streamline single sign-on solutions for web3. The company has successfully secured $3.5M in financing.Driven by a vision of user-centric business models, Chris advocates for individuals controlling their digital identity and personal data to foster equity and innovation. As the technical leader at Verida, Chris has steered the development of the Verida protocol, a decentralized, self-sovereign data network, and continues to shape its technical direction for promoting self-sovereign technology's mass adoption.Before Verida, Chris co-founded Community Data Solutions, a CRM provider for non-profit organizations and government sectors, growing it to serve 150 enterprise clients across Australia. In June 2023, Chris delivered a keynote address titled, "Welcome to the API of Me," at BLOCKCHANCE 23 in Hamburg, Germany.==AI Tool ReportBoost Your Productivity With AI. Join 25000+ subscribers and get my free daily 5 min newsletter.Subscribe==Deel is your one-stop shop for hiring, paying, and managing your remote team.Get Started==EvryweekJoin 34,000+ dropshippers discovering top 10 winning products every week.BECOME AN AMBASSADOR==Engage AI - ChatGPT comments on LinkedInJoin 15,000+ LinkedIn power users and supercharge your social selling with Engage AI.Get Started==Trailblazing LoveOur outdoor adventure boxes are designed to provide couples with an unforgettable experience in nature.Order now for unforgettable outdoor adventure!==Drizly is the largest online marketplace for alcohol in North America.Get $5 Off Alcohol Delivery Now!==The Day One Fellowship is a 3-month program purpose-built for pre-seed founders. Learn More and Apply Today==The best all-natural nootropic supplement designed to enhance daily cognitive functions & formulated with a blend of natural adaptogenic ingredients. Use code "STACK15" at checkout to SAVE 15% + free shipping!TRY MINDHONEY TODAY==Calendar.com is offering a 35% commission on all new paid accounts with the monthly commissions recurring for a year. Click here to get your affiliate link!==Portable, lightweight and easy to set up, the Shibumi Shade makes beach time better.SHOP NOW==Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Hilario Itriago, the President of BOXX Insurance USA, a global insurtech with its USA headquarters in Miami, Florida. He is also the Chairman of The LATAM Insurtech, an Insurtech Accelerator platform fueled by BrokerTech Ventures. Hilario is an experienced international Insurance professional with over 22 years in the industry having worked in markets such as the UK, the Baltics, and Latin America with RSA Insurance Group. He was Regional COO and then CEO of a $1.2 billion business with operations in 6 countries from Mexico to Argentina. He was instrumental in building capabilities that delivered a CAGR of 19.4% between 2010 and 2014, and ultimately responsible for successfully selling the Regional businesses to Grupo Suramericana of Colombia in 2016.In late 2016 Mr. Itriago co-founded and was the CEO of Bullfrog Ventures, the first Insurtech ecosystem in Latin America, and was also the co-creator of the InsurtechMap.com developed as a Joint Venture with Chubb (NYSE: CB). Bullfrog was successfully acquired by Rokk3r Inc. in 2019, the first Latin American Insurtech sold to a Public Company (OTC: ROKK). He later joined NetBrokrs, an international Broker Network focusing on delivering digital capabilities for its members through investments in Insurtechs such as WeCover.co and Clupp.com.mx.Hilario holds a BA from Universidad Metropolitana in Venezuela and an Advanced Certificate for Executives (ACE) in Management, Innovation and Technology from MIT Sloan School of Management.==AI Tool ReportBoost Your Productivity With AI. Join 25000+ subscribers and get my free daily 5 min newsletter.Subscribe==Deel is your one-stop shop for hiring, paying, and managing your remote team.Get Started==EvryweekJoin 34,000+ dropshippers discovering top 10 winning products every week.BECOME AN AMBASSADOR==Engage AI - ChatGPT comments on LinkedInJoin 15,000+ LinkedIn power users and supercharge your social selling with Engage AI.Get Started==Trailblazing LoveOur outdoor adventure boxes are designed to provide couples with an unforgettable experience in nature.Order now for unforgettable outdoor adventure!==Drizly is the largest online marketplace for alcohol in North America.Get $5 Off Alcohol Delivery Now!==The Day One Fellowship is a 3-month program purpose-built for pre-seed founders. Learn More and Apply Today==The best all-natural nootropic supplement designed to enhance daily cognitive functions & formulated with a blend of natural adaptogenic ingredients. Use code "STACK15" at checkout to SAVE 15% + free shipping!TRY MINDHONEY TODAY==Calendar.com is offering a 35% commission on all new paid accounts with the monthly commissions recurring for a year. Click here to get your affiliate link!==Portable, lightweight and easy to set up, the Shibumi Shade makes beach time better.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Jeff Reinke, the Director of Content and Audience Engagement at Industrial Media, which encompasses brands such as Industrial Equipment News, Manufacturing Business Technology and Manufacturing.net. He also co-hosts the Today in Manufacturing podcast with David Mantey and Anna Wells, as well as the Security Breach podcast.With over 20 years of experience in creating and managing strategic content in the business-to-business marketplace, he has served audiences in the automotive, manufacturing, medical, and product development industries. During this time, he has partnered with several leading industry players, such as Microsoft, IBM, DEKA, Cisco, Rockwell, Grainger and many others in producing blogs, articles and video.He holds a Bachelor of Arts & Communication degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and served in the Army Reserve for 12 years, including time as a drill sergeant. He currently resides in Middleton, WI where he is hopelessly outnumbered by his wife, cat and three daughters.==AI Tool ReportBoost Your Productivity With AI. Join 25000+ subscribers and get my free daily 5 min newsletter. I’ll teach you how to free up time and achieve financial freedom with AI. Read by executives from Tesla, NASA, Meta, and more.Subscribe==Receive $25 off orders of $149+ with code SWAPSRF at Snake River Farms.Shop Delicious Meats Now==Softr lets you stop waiting for developers. Build software without devs. Blazingly fast.Start building now.==Deel is your one-stop shop for hiring, paying, and managing your remote team.Get Started==EvryweekJoin 34,000+ dropshippers discovering top 10 winning products every week.BECOME AN AMBASSADOR==Engage AI - ChatGPT comments on LinkedInJoin 15,000+ LinkedIn power users and supercharge your social selling with Engage AI.Get Started==Trailblazing LoveOur outdoor adventure boxes are designed to provide couples with an unforgettable experience in nature.Order now for unforgettable outdoor adventure!==Drizly is the largest online marketplace for alcohol in North America.Get $5 Off Alcohol Delivery Now!==The Day One Fellowship is a 3-month program purpose-built for pre-seed founders. Learn More and Apply Today==The best all-natural nootropic supplement designed to enhance daily cognitive functions & formulated with a blend of natural adaptogenic ingredients. Use code "STACK15" at checkout to SAVE 15% + free shipping!Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Darren Gallop, Co-Founder and CEO of Carbide, a cybersecurity firm helping businesses safeguard their data and leverage security for competitive advantage, thereby promoting growth. A TechStars alumni, Carbide has raised over $7M and is rapidly expanding its client base in regulated sectors such as e-commerce, FinTech, healthcare, and insurtech.With over 15 years' experience as CEO and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in data-sensitive businesses, Darren has honed his skills in risk evaluation, management, and fostering growth according to organizational objectives. Before founding Carbide, Darren co-founded Marcato, a unique event management platform used globally for over 300 cultural and music events, such as Burning Man and Coachella. He served as Marcato's CEO and CISO for a decade until its acquisition by Patron Technology in 2018. This triggered Darren's full immersion into the cybersecurity industry. He is a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Darren hosts a podcast called "Why I am Still Awake," where he offers his distinctive viewpoints on entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and the balance of work, life, and travel.===========AI Tool ReportBoost Your Productivity With AI. Join 25000+ subscribers and get my free daily 5 min newsletter. I’ll teach you how to free up time and achieve financial freedom with AI. Read by executives from Tesla, NASA, Meta, and more.Subscribe===Receive $25 off orders of $149+ with code SWAPSRF at Snake River Farms.Shop Delicious Meats Now=======Softr lets you stop waiting for developers. Build software without devs. Blazingly fast.Start building now.===Deel is your one-stop shop for hiring, paying, and managing your remote team.Get Started===EvryweekJoin 34,000+ dropshippers discovering top 10 winning products every week.BECOME AN AMBASSADOR===Engage AI - ChatGPT comments on LinkedInJoin 15,000+ LinkedIn power users and supercharge your social selling with Engage AI.Get Started===Trailblazing LoveOur outdoor adventure boxes are designed to provide couples with an unforgettable experience in nature.Order now for unforgettable outdoor adventure!===Drizly is the largest online marketplace for alcohol in North America. Available to  over 100 million customers and counting across the U.S. Save $5 on your first order.Get $5 Off Alcohol Delivery Now!===The Day One Fellowship is a 3-month program purpose-built for pre-seed founders. Learn More and Apply Today===The best all-natural nootropic supplement designed to enhance daily cognitive functions & formulated with a blend of natural adaptogenic ingredients. Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the increased interest in enterprise search among corporate technology leaders due to a series of announcements regarding generative AI from tech giants such as Google and Microsoft; how artificial intelligence can significantly complicate the detection of cyberattacks by replicating individual writing styles; and why data management is becoming a focal point once again, as businesses strive to gain a competitive edge through the utilization of large language models.Part 1: Generative AI is transforming traditionally complex tasks. (2:46)Part 2: Phishing messages now seem more credible. (7:07)Part 3: Training large language models requires vast amounts of data. (10:30)===========AI Tool ReportBoost Your Productivity With AI. Join 25000+ subscribers and get my free daily 5 min newsletter. I’ll teach you how to free up time and achieve financial freedom with AI. Read by executives from Tesla, NASA, Meta, and more.Subscribe===Receive $25 off orders of $149+ with code SWAPSRF at Snake River Farms.Shop Delicious Meats Now=======Softr lets you stop waiting for developers. Build software without devs. Blazingly fast.Start building now.===Deel is your one-stop shop for hiring, paying, and managing your remote team.Get Started===EvryweekJoin 34,000+ dropshippers discovering top 10 winning products every week.BECOME AN AMBASSADOR===Engage AI - ChatGPT comments on LinkedInJoin 15,000+ LinkedIn power users and supercharge your social selling with Engage AI.Get Started===Trailblazing LoveOur outdoor adventure boxes are designed to provide couples with an unforgettable experience in nature.Order now for unforgettable outdoor adventure!===Drizly is the largest online marketplace for alcohol in North America. Available to  over 100 million customers and counting across the U.S. Save $5 on your first order.Get $5 Off Alcohol Delivery Now!===The Day One Fellowship is a 3-month program purpose-built for pre-seed founders. Learn More and Apply Today===The best all-natural nootropic supplement designed to enhance daily cognitive functions & formulated with a blend of natural adaptogenic ingredients. Use code "STACK15" at checkout to SAVE 15% + free shipping!TRY MINDHONEY TODAY==Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the impact of innovative AI tools on enhancing productivity and income for professionals; the paradoxical nature of how generative AI, while simplifying software development, can complicate the role of Chief Information Officers; and an intriguing incident where an AI chatbot, initially designed to assist in preventing eating disorders, was forced to shut down because it started offering dieting advice.Part 1: Mastering the tool required practice. (2:44)Part 2: The risk of accumulating disorganized, low-quality code. (6:19)Part 3: Tessa. (10:43)==============Receive $25 off orders of $149+ with code SWAPSRF at Snake River Farms.Shop Delicious Meats Now=======Softr lets you stop waiting for developers. Build software without devs. Blazingly fast.Start building now.=======Sesame Care - Doctor appointments as low as $19.Get Started=======Deel is your one-stop shop for hiring, paying, and managing your remote team.Get Started=======Shut The Box GameIn modern times whether you're camping with friends or relaxing with family, you'll have endless fun with this easy-to-learn game!Get Started=======EvryweekJoin 34,000+ dropshippers discovering top 10 winning products every week.BECOME AN AMBASSADOR=======Engage AI - ChatGPT comments on LinkedInJoin 15,000+ LinkedIn power users and supercharge your social selling with Engage AI.Get Started=======Trailblazing LoveOur outdoor adventure boxes are designed to provide couples with an unforgettable experience in nature.Order now for unforgettable outdoor adventure!=======BondBond is a members club where you can meet established newsletter creators in your niche who are looking to partner up and help each other grow with free cross promotions.> Find my perfect cross promotion partner=======Drizly is the largest online marketplace for alcohol in North America. Available to  over 100 million customers and counting across the U.S. Save $5 on your first order.Get $5 Off Alcohol Delivery Now!=======The Day One Fellowship is a 3-month program purpose-built for pre-seed founders. Learn More and Apply Today=======The best all-natural nootropic supplement designed to enhance daily cognitive functions & formulated with a blend of natural adaptogenic ingredients. Use code "STACK15" at checkout to SAVE 15% + free shipping!TRY MINDHONEY TODAY=======AI Tool ReportBoost Your Productivity With AI. Join 25000+ subscribers and get my free daily 5 min newsletter. I’ll teach you how to free up time and achieve financial freedom with AI. Read by executives from Tesla, NASA, Meta, and more.Subscribe=======Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the impact of TikTok bans on state travel marketers, focusing on the recent ban signed into law in Montana; and the lawsuit filed by TikTok creators against Montana’s Attorney General, regarding the state’s recent ban on the short-video platform.Part 1: State travel marketers. (2:57)Part 2: There are limits, especially when national security is at stake. (7:56)Part 3: They are suing Montana’s Attorney General. (14:46)==============Receive $25 off orders of $149+ with code SWAPSRF at Snake River Farms.Shop Delicious Meats Now=======Softr lets you stop waiting for developers. Build software without devs. Blazingly fast.Start building now.=======Sesame Care - Doctor appointments as low as $19.Get Started=======Deel is your one-stop shop for hiring, paying, and managing your remote team.Get Started=======Shut The Box GameIn modern times whether you're camping with friends or relaxing with family, you'll have endless fun with this easy-to-learn game!Get Started=======EvryweekJoin 34,000+ dropshippers discovering top 10 winning products every week.BECOME AN AMBASSADOR=======Engage AI - ChatGPT comments on LinkedInJoin 15,000+ LinkedIn power users and supercharge your social selling with Engage AI.Get Started=======Trailblazing LoveOur outdoor adventure boxes are designed to provide couples with an unforgettable experience in nature.Order now for unforgettable outdoor adventure!=======BondBond is a members club where you can meet established newsletter creators in your niche who are looking to partner up and help each other grow with free cross promotions.> Find my perfect cross promotion partner=======Drizly is the largest online marketplace for alcohol in North America. Available to  over 100 million customers and counting across the U.S. Save $5 on your first order.Get $5 Off Alcohol Delivery Now!=======The Day One Fellowship is a 3-month program purpose-built for pre-seed founders. Learn More and Apply Today=======The best all-natural nootropic supplement designed to enhance daily cognitive functions & formulated with a blend of natural adaptogenic ingredients. Use code "STACK15" at checkout to SAVE 15% + free shipping!TRY MINDHONEY TODAY=======AI Tool ReportBoost Your Productivity With AI. Join 25000+ subscribers and get my free daily 5 min newsletter. I’ll teach you how to free up time and achieve financial freedom with AI. Read by executives from Tesla, NASA, Meta, and more.Subscribe=======Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the shift in priorities among laid-off workers from tech companies who are now favoring stability over status; how the convergence of technology and the need for increased efficiency has led corporations to believe that many of the jobs lost may not be coming back; and the reasons behind the slowdown in hiring for office jobs and the resurgence of employers being more selective in their hiring process.Part 1: A shift in the priorities of tech workers. (2:57)Part 2: Tech-driven changes are reshaping the future of work. (8:55)Part 3: Hundreds of applicants vying for a single position. (16:30)==============Receive $25 off orders of $149+ with code SWAPSRF at Snake River Farms.Shop Delicious Meats Now=======Softr lets you stop waiting for developers. Build software without devs. Blazingly fast.Start building now.=======Sesame Care - Doctor appointments as low as $19.Get Started=======Deel is your one-stop shop for hiring, paying, and managing your remote team.Get Started=======Shut The Box GameIn modern times whether you're camping with friends or relaxing with family, you'll have endless fun with this easy-to-learn game!Get Started=======EvryweekJoin 34,000+ dropshippers discovering top 10 winning products every week.BECOME AN AMBASSADOR=======Engage AI - ChatGPT comments on LinkedInJoin 15,000+ LinkedIn power users and supercharge your social selling with Engage AI.Get Started=======Trailblazing LoveOur outdoor adventure boxes are designed to provide couples with an unforgettable experience in nature.Order now for unforgettable outdoor adventure!=======The Racing RecapAre you a Formula 1 fan but can't keep up with all the news?Subscribe=======BondBond is a members club where you can meet established newsletter creators in your niche who are looking to partner up and help each other grow with free cross promotions.> Find my perfect cross promotion partner=======Drizly is the largest online marketplace for alcohol in North America. Available to  over 100 million customers and counting across the U.S. Save $5 on your first order.Get $5 Off Alcohol Delivery Now!=======Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Huxley Barbee, the lead organizer for BSides NYC and a Security Evangelist at runZero, a cyber asset management solution.The discussion covered various topics related to asset-centric investigations, such as the pros and cons of the different methods of conducting cyber asset inventory; operational technology (OT) scanning; and security research-based fingerprinting and incremental fingerprinting. Huxley also delved into vulnerability prioritization technology (VPT) and the utility of Shodan, a popular search engine for identifying and cataloging internet-connected devices and systems. Additionally, he mentioned some of the tools required for network access security; the stark reality of managing threat attack surfaces, and lots more. To wrap up, he shared insights into how runZero can aid organizations in securing all their network assets and devices.==============Receive $25 off orders of $149+ with code SWAPSRF at Snake River Farms.Shop Delicious Meats Now=======Softr lets you stop waiting for developers. Build software without devs. Blazingly fast.Start building now.=======Sesame Care - Doctor appointments as low as $19.Get Started=======Deel is your one-stop shop for hiring, paying, and managing your remote team.Get Started=======Shut The Box GameIn modern times whether you're camping with friends or relaxing with family, you'll have endless fun with this easy-to-learn game!Get Started=======EvryweekJoin 34,000+ dropshippers discovering top 10 winning products every week.BECOME AN AMBASSADOR=======Engage AI - ChatGPT comments on LinkedInJoin 15,000+ LinkedIn power users and supercharge your social selling with Engage AI.Get Started=======Trailblazing LoveOur outdoor adventure boxes are designed to provide couples with an unforgettable experience in nature.Order now for unforgettable outdoor adventure!=======The Racing RecapAre you a Formula 1 fan but can't keep up with all the news?Subscribe=======BondBond is a members club where you can meet established newsletter creators in your niche who are looking to partner up and help each other grow with free cross promotions.> Find my perfect cross promotion partner=======Support the show