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Sherry Shannon-Vanstone had a successful career in STEM, starting with early exposure to math and encouragement from family and teachers. She worked as a cryptologic mathematician for the NSA, faced gender barriers, and successfully built sales channels in Asia. 00:00 - Early STEM Career Influences05:44 - Choosing Your Battles as a Female Professional11:25 - Overcoming Challenges in the Workplace in Asia Pacific17:17 - Working with Blackberry23:01 - Building a Team with Authority28:41 - The Challenges of IPOs and Market Timing34:40 - Lessons Learned from Selling Stock Options40:10 - Evaluating the Risk of an Acquisition45:17 - The Power of Female Investors✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diva Diaz, a global speaker and facilitator of access consciousness, discusses the challenges of working with neurodivergent individuals, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and understanding differences. 00:00 - Dealing with Perfectionism and Self-criticism06:02 - Understanding and Accepting Differences12:00 - Overcoming Self-Judgment and Criticism17:35 - Overcoming self-doubt in sports22:54 - Overcoming Perfectionism and Self-Doubt28:42 - Anxiety and Physical Manifestations of Stress34:14 - Being Kinder to Yourself39:55 - Cultivating Curiosity and Creativity45:18 - Finding What Works for You50:37 - Simplicity is Key✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeffrey Hayzlett, the CEO of The C-Suite Network, shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of embracing mistakes and challenges as avenues for growth. He discusses the impact of learning from others, the diversity of his career, and the global reach of his ventures. 00:00 - The Nature of Learning and Making Mistakes05:43 - From the Medical School to Selling Pheasants11:23 - Mentors and Learning from Others16:36 - The Toll of Lockdowns and the Cost of Pandemics22:19 - The Importance of Organization and Time Blocking27:50 - Delegating and Prioritizing Tasks33:22 - Ensuring Favorable Direction for Shareholders38:57 - The Challenges of Being Part of a Public Listed Company44:37 - Empowering Young Girls50:01 - The Quest for Knowledge✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuildqtOI2JW0CJpqrg21L0pP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Cox, president of Hostirian and host of the Clicks & Bricks Podcast explores the dual impact of the virus: how it brings about both biological changes and psychological warfare through country-enforced isolation. The conversation also delves into concerns about children's privacy as they unknowingly share data, and emphasizes the need for tools to safeguard metadata before sharing. He also talks about balancing capitalism and privacy poses challenges, and the potential misuse of data by both malicious and well-intentioned entities underscores the necessity for vigilance. 00:00 - The Impact of Isolation and Privacy Concerns06:11 - The Manipulation of Mass Amounts of People11:36 - The Gap in Privacy and Metadata Stripping17:03 - Changes in Dating during COVID23:01 - The Challenges of Changing Eating Habits28:59 - Behavioral Programming and Labeling34:56 - Discovering My Heritage40:50 - Living off the Grid and Societal Challenges46:12 - Parenting an Autistic Child and Communication Challenges51:48 - Whittling away at the team's progress👀 Check out the company:https://hostirian.com✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cary Sparrow is the founder and CEO of Wagescape. Cary shares insights about the challenges of transitioning from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, the importance of brutally honest feedback, and the need for adaptability in a rapidly changing market. 00:00 - Importance of Brutal Honest Feedback and Removing Ego04:41 - Adapting to Evolving Market Expectations09:17 - Hiring for Curiosity and Resilience13:45 - Approaching Hiring Interviews18:28 - AI's Transformative Impact on Human Resources23:22 - The Need for Natural Language Processing Tools in Corporations27:58 - The Impact of AI on Creative Writing and Marketing Opportunities32:45 - The Fracturing of Truth37:16 - Building Alliances with Influencers42:03 - Excitement and Potential Concerns of the Frontier👀 Check out the company:https://greenwich.hr/wagescape✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Pierce, President of Integrated Information Systems Inc., shares insights from his diverse background including military service, pastoral work, and software development. He discusses his accidental entry into the computer field during military service, collaboration with defense contractors, and the challenge of retaining intellectual property rights. 00:00 - The Default Position: Expecting Good from People04:06 - From Army to Computer Field08:23 - From Soldiers to Coders12:31 - Wrestling with Ethical Dilemmas16:47 - Subscribe and Like!21:02 - Ethical thresholds of honesty and transparency in various roles25:00 - Lack of Collaboration among Doctors in Healthcare System28:56 - Ill-equipped healthcare professionals and the need for self-education in critical moments33:03 - The Sacrifice of Intelligence for Technology37:05 - The Complexity of Data Processing and Human Deception41:26 - Inconsistencies at the Car Dealership45:22 - Expecting Good Out of People👀 Check out the company:https://i2s.us✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricardo Michel Reyes discusses AI's social impact, privacy concerns, and AI-driven art generation in a conversation. He is a co-founder and chief science officer of Erudit AI Inc., and also the technical board chairman of Billioneurons Capital, investing in AI for social welfare. We learn how the Latin America's AI landscape is currently booming with enormous talent and promising startups. 00:00 - The Potential of AI in Latin America03:14 - The Future of AI-Assisted Art Creation06:36 - The future of DIY technology and AI09:26 - The Risks of Copy-Paste Malware12:40 - Cybersecurity and Demonetization Concerns16:01 - Utilizing AI to Make Better Use of Talent in Latin America19:11 - The Challenges of Venture Building in Latin America22:27 - Overcoming Language Barriers for Entrepreneurs25:27 - The People-First AI Company28:37 - Training Dogs and Language Models31:47 - Meta and its Competitors35:12 - Microsoft's Marketing Stunt with Bing and Cortana38:14 - The Risk of Exploiting Privacy41:46 - The Changing Definition of Work and the Future of AI in Warfare45:14 - AI and Its Impact on Society48:28 - Implications of AI Religion51:31 - Interviews on AI👀 Check out the company:https://erudit.ai✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Todd, the visionary CEO and founder of Influence Mobile, orchestrated a remarkable transformation, propelling his company from crippling debt to an astonishing revenue of nearly $70 million. 00:00 - Pivoting to Partner with Facebook02:54 - Overcoming Debt and Financial Challenges05:48 - Rewarding Users for Viewing Ads08:32 - Overcoming Financial Obstacles11:23 - Taking Creative Action Through Adversity13:58 - Overcoming Obstacles in Business Growth16:40 - Facing Financial Risks in a Startup Business19:33 - Overcoming Financial Challenges and Learning Perseverance22:23 - Dealing with Legal Issues25:18 - Dealing with Controversy and Lawsuits28:12 - Persistence and Overcoming Debt30:59 - Finding Solutions and Making Positive Assumptions33:59 - The Importance of Asking Questions in Negotiations36:42 - Growing the Business and Adapting Roles39:39 - Retaining Employees and Motivating the Team42:26 - Importance of Building a Great Team👀 Check out the company:https://influencemobile.com✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taft Love, a former police officer and federal investigator, transitioned into sales and now leads sales teams at Dropbox. He is also the founder of a revenue operations consulting firm called Iceberg RevOps. In this episode, he discusses his journey from law enforcement to sales and his experiences in Korea. 00:00 - Transition from Law Enforcement to Sales04:28 - From Cop to Sales Executive08:59 - White Collar Crime and Financial Scams13:10 - The Sophisticated Wholesale Business17:40 - Breaking Bad and the Reality of the Drug Trade22:21 - Living in China and Korea26:33 - People Are People31:13 - Finding Comfort in Home35:49 - Selling for Yourself vs. Selling for Others40:06 - Embracing New Experiences👀 Check out the company:https://icebergops.com✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Foster, co-founder and executive chairman at Prodify, believes that AI will significantly impact product management. He thinks AI will replace some roles but make the best performers more valuable. However, he acknowledges that true creativity cannot be outsourced to AI. 00:00 - The Impact of AI on Product and Teams03:00 - The Role of Data in Product Management04:23 - The Impact of AI on Product Management06:06 - The Value of Humans in AI-generated Content09:09 - Diminishing Product Teams and the Value of the Best15:00 - The Role of a Product Manager16:20 - The Strength of Human Ingenuity and Creativity21:27 - The Role of Product Managers in the Age of AI24:31 - The Future of Product Management27:42 - Empowering Leadership with AI Automation30:36 - Product Leadership and the Ramifications of AI on Product Management33:42 - The Limitations of AI in Product Management36:39 - The Limitations of AI Creativity39:37 - Embracing Technological Change42:38 - Trusting Your Judgement in Creativity and AI👀 Check out the company:https://prodify.group✅ Subscribe if you liked this interview:https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrot🤝 Become a podcast sponsor:https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsor📈 Hire Sean to consult your company:https://calendly.com/wltb/strategy#entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #psychology #business #startup #interview #podcast #welivetobuild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.