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Smart People Podcast

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May 25, 2021 • 1h 20min

Guy Perelmuter - The Coming Deep Tech Revolution

Guy Perelmuter is the founder of GRIDS Capital, a deep tech venture capital firm focusing on artificial intelligence, robotics, life sciences, and technological infrastructure. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in 1994 and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1996, both from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Guy has 20 years of experience in risk Management, asset allocation and venture capital.Guy's newest book is Present Future: Business, Science, and the Deep Tech Revolution and is available now.We have a brand new podcast coming soon! To learn more about the upcoming show, sign up for the newsletter at smartpeoplepodcast.com/new.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Audible - New members can try Audible free for 30 days by going to audible.com/smart or texting smart to 500-500.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 11, 2021 • 1h 5min

Scott Miller - How to Brand Yourself for Success

Scott Miller built a 25-year career at the FranklinCovey Company serving in nearly every role imaginable. Scott currently serves as the Special Advisor on Thought Leadership for the FranklinCovey Company and is the host of their weekly podcast series, On Leadership with Scott Miller. Scott's newest book is Marketing Mess to Brand Success: 30 Challenges to Transform Your Organization's Brand (and Your Own).You can read more about Scott at: scottjeffreymiller.com.We have a brand new podcast coming soon! To learn more about the upcoming show, sign up for the newsletter at smartpeoplepodcast.com/new.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Felix Gray - Go to felixgrayglasses.com/smart for the best Blue Light glasses on the market!FundRise - See for yourself how one hundred fifty thousand investors have built a better portfolio with private real estate. Go to fundrise.com/smart.LinkedIn Jobs - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Your first job post is free. Just visit https://linkedin.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 27, 2021 • 57min

Paul English - Networking and Storytelling are the Keys to Success with Kayak Founder

Paul is the Founder and CTO of Lola.com, the easiest way for businesses to manage their employee travel. Previously, Paul was CTO of KAYAK, a travel company he co-founded in 2004, took public in 2012, and sold to Priceline in 2013. Paul is also the founder of GetHuman, a service created to give consumers excellent customer service at any company, Intermute, a security software company, and Boston Light, a small business ecommerce startup he sold to Intuit.Paul is the subject of Tracy Kidder’s book A Truck Full of Money, published by Random House in September 2016.You can read more about Paul at: paulenglish.com.Check out Paul's upcoming Podcast app at moonbeam.fm.We have a brand new podcast coming soon! To learn more about the upcoming show, sign up for the newsletter at smartpeoplepodcast.com/new.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:LinkedIn Jobs - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Your first job post is free. Just visit https://linkedin.com/smart.FundRise - See for yourself how one hundred thirty thousand investors have built a better portfolio with private real estate. Go to fundrise.com/smart.Audible - New members can try Audible free for 30 days by going to audible.com/smart or texting smart to 500-500.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 16, 2021 • 43min

Melissa Bernstein - Billionaire Founder Talks Truth About Entrepreneurship

Melissa Bernstein is the co-founder of Melissa & Doug, the toy company committed to nurture children's imaginations. She is also the author of, LifeLines: An Inspirational Journey from Profound Darkness to Radiant Light.You can read more about Melissa and her book at: lifelines.com/about-melissa.Check out the toys at www.melissaanddoug.com!We have a brand new podcast coming soon! To learn more about the upcoming show, sign up for the newsletter at smartpeoplepodcast.com/newBecome a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastDonate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 30, 2021 • 1h 3min

Dr. Bruce Greyson - Is There Life After Death

Dr. Bruce Greyson is the Chester Carlson Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia. He has earned awards for his medical research and was elected a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, the highest honor bestowed by that organization. He is also the author of, After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond.You can read more about Dr. Greyson and his book at: brucegreyson.com.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Stereo - Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/smartpeoplepod. Join us every Wednesday for a podcast deep dive and Q&A!Audible - New members can try Audible free for 30 days by going to audible.com/smart or texting smart to 500-500.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 16, 2021 • 56min

Dr. Shanna Swan - What Your Sperm Says About Your Health

Dr. Shanna Swan is one of the world’s leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists and a professor of environmental medicine and public health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Her book is, Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race and is available now.You can read more about Dr. Swan and her book at: shannaswan.com.Follow @DrShannaSwan on Twitter.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:LinkedIn - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Your first job post is free. Just visit https://linkedin.com/smart.Stereo - Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/smartpeoplepod. Join us every Wednesday for a podcast deep dive and Q&A!Stuck at Home podcast - If you enjoy listening to our podcast, another show you should check out is Stuck at Home presented by Starburns Audio.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 2, 2021 • 58min

Charlene Walters - Time to Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur

Charlene Walters is an author, speaker, entrepreneurship/motivation coach, and also developed a Digital Entrepreneurship MBA program. Carlene is the author of the book, Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur: 10 Mindset Shifts for Women to Take Action, Unleash Creativity, and Achieve Financial Success.You can read more about Charlene and her book at: ownyourother.com.Follow @CWaltersPhD on Twitter.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Stereo - Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/smartpeoplepod. Join us every Monday and Wednesday for a podcast deep dive and Q&A!Audible - New members can try Audible free for 30 days by going to audible.com/smart or texting smart to 500-500.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 16, 2021 • 1h 8min

Suneel Gupta - Why Others Take a Chance on You

Suneel Gupta is the founder of RISE and is on faculty at Harvard University. Suneel's new book, Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You, is available on February 23, 2021.You can read more about Suneel and his upcoming book at: backable.com.Follow @suneel on Twitter.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:LinkedIn - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Your first job post is free. Just visit https://linkedin.com/smart.Neuro - Go to getneuro.com to order and better your state of mind now. Use code smartpeople for 15% off your first order.Honey - Don't miss out on savings. Get Honey for free at joinhoney.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 3, 2021 • 42min

Dorothy Holinger - The Impact of Grief

Dorothy Holinger, Ph.D., was an academic psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School for over 23 years. She is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and has her own psychotherapy practice. Her book is, The Anatomy of Grief.You can read more about Dorthy on her website: dorothypholinger.com.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Audible - Visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500 to start your free 30 day trial.NetSuite - Let NetSuite show you how they’ll benefit your business with a FREE Product Tour at netsuite.com/smart.Neuro Gum - Go to getneuro.com to order and better your state of mind now. Use code smartpeople for 15% off your first order.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 19, 2021 • 1h 12min

Erin Meyer - How Netflix Won

Erin Meyer is a professor at INSEAD, one of the leading international business schools. Her work focuses on how the world's most successful managers navigate the complexities of cultural differences in a global environment. She recently co-authored a book with Reed Hastings, titled, No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention. The book focuses on the principles needed to build a company culture that is innovative, fast, and flexible.You can read more about Erin and her work at: erinmeyer.com.Follow Erin on Twitter: @ErinMeyerINSEAD.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:LinkedIn Jobs - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/smart.NetSuite - Let NetSuite show you how they’ll benefit your business with a FREE Product Tour at netsuite.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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