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Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob Ryan

Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob Ryan

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In 2020, we launched a podcast from Los Angeles and Latin America, to tell the human stories behind the entrepreneurial economies of the Americas. In 2024, as the world continues to change, and our challenges become more urgent, we’re evolving as well. Now, Rob will hold conversations with the world’s best “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” across all sectors of society and industry. We’ll talk with the leaders building the better world we desperately need, in order to Inspire, Educate and Empower o ...
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Is Mexico leaping ahead of history by electing it’s first Female President this summer? Is History repeating itself, or are we making real political progress in Mexico? If you are curious about our North American neighbors, the 12th largest economy in the world, or cross-border economic and cultural realities, please step into the heart of Mexican …
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In this episode, we answer this question! Rob is joined, from Madrid, Spain, by the Deputy Editor of Opinion at El Pais, Pablo Ximenez de Sandoval. El Pais is the largest Spanish language news media company in the world, also known as the “paper of record” for the Spanish speaking world, much the same way that the New York Times company is to the U…
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The one and only "NetWorthNurse," Savannah Arroyo, Founder of Willow Investment Group and emerging fintech, InvestHealth, and accomplished Speaker and Author of "Passive Profits" on the topics of Real Estate Investing to create time-freedom, financial flexibility and wealth, joins our show. In this episode, Savannah explores the forefront of empowe…
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Join us as we dive into AI policy, governance and regulatory considerations for founders, investors and policymakers! We talk all things AI governance, plus highlight some tips and best practices for Founder, Investors and PolicyMakers, plus we explore unique cross-border legal intricacies from Juan's experience fostering growth between the US and …
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Welcome to "Entrepreneurial Thinkers" with Rob Ryan! 🎙️ Join us as we unveil our rebranded show, sharing the journey behind the transformation and our mission to spotlight innovative minds shaping diverse sectors worldwide. Subscribe and stay tuned for inspiring conversations and enriching insights every week! #EntrepreneurialThinkers --- Send in a…
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While we gear up for the exciting relaunch of our show next week, we're treating you to unique episodes created by some of our incredible alumni guests. This time, we're shining the spotlight on Sabrina Castelli, our talented Argentine friend featured in Episode 40 on July 1, 2022, titled "The Spotify of Women’s Finance, Born in South America." Sab…
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This month, we're spicing up our podcast with a special treat! 🌟 Our Hollywood friend, Natasha Chandel, is taking over with her top-ranked podcast "Kinda Dating." Tune in for her episode on "Managing your Emotions" – it's informative, funny, and a wild ride you don't want to miss! 🎉 Natasha, the comedy powerhouse and Dating Coach, spills the beans …
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As we remodel and rebrand our podcast this month, we're bringing some fun outside shows, created by our guest alumni, into your feed. In this special episode, Rob is interviewed by Jeffrey Potvin from the Open People's Network in Toronto, Canada. Jeffrey, a past guest on episode 71 of Mentors Today, turns the tables by hosting Rob on his show, "Imp…
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In this episode, Rob and Courtney explore the similarities between traditional “entrepreneurs” and the entrepreneurial life of a successful Singer/Songwriter. Courtney’s musical journey began as a child in her Church and musical theater in school, in New Orleans area where she grew up, then exploded during her years in Nashville, America’s heart of…
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Join Rob in this special Year End Review episode in which he highlights the milestone of our 100th Episode and looks eagerly forward into 2024, an exciting year to come which will see a rebranding and strengthening of the show that you’ve come to love. Rob shares our gratitude for you, our Audience, for the incredible community of Guests who’ve hum…
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“One young woman of color can affect change in 5 generations of her family by deciding to go through our program.” In this energizing episode, Rob is joined by Loretta Williams Gurnell—an educator, former professional basketball player and Founder behind the SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation, a Houston, Texas based STEM mentorship program for young women…
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Rob is joined by the remarkably energetic Mica Le John, an entrepreneurial thinker at the intersection of identity, culture and technology. The conversation dives immediately into how we gain and share knowledge around Race, Class, Gender, Sexuality and Ability lenses with young people. Mica proudly continues a global multicultural legacy of incred…
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In this episode, Rob is joined by Jean Michel Habineza, Founder/CEO of iDebate Rwanda, who is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and peace-building through meaningful dialogue. His motivation and life experience was shaped by the infamous Rwandan Genocide which unfolded during his childhood. Jean Michel's impactful journey proves that not …
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In this episode, Rob is joined by Cristian Lara, an unintentional entrepreneur, with no resources and now a dynamic young leader in the field of sustainability and recycling in Chile, now Mexico and across Latin America. His “aha” moment hit while playing a match of futbol with friends at university one night, and began his rise to prominence. His …
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Every once in a while we believe we need to slow down, sit with friends, and have long, wide ranging conversations. This episode with Rob and Jessica O'Leary, is that cross generational conversation; we discuss politics, parents, science, immigration, the last 100 years and the next 50 years of innovation as a species. Rob shares advice and perspec…
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In this episode, Rob is joined by Sofia Haq, an aspiring millennial Investor, and a true Southern Californian whose life is a unique tapestry of multicultural experiences. Born to a Pakistani father, from Lahore, and Mexican mother, from Leon, who met in Downtown LA, Sofia is a proud 1st Gen advocate for those whose voices need to be heard. She is …
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In this episode, Rob is joined by Ali Jamal, one of the most plugged-in young seed stage investors in Latin America’s entrepreneurial economy! He is a seasoned corporate guy turned investor, built upon his upbringing in small-town Minnesota, to his studies at Stanford and then working at some of the world’s fastest growing companies around the worl…
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In this episode, Rob is joined by Kennith Burks, CEO/Founder at CarKenny, an aspiring builder in the world of mobility and ai based telematics software. Kennith’s entrepreneurial story takes us from hustling at the Corner Store in Newark, New Jersey as a kid, where he watched too many friends go to jail for stealing cars, to Corporate roles at Brid…
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In this episode, Rob is joined by the force of nature that is Trish Halamandaris, a name synonymous with innovation, strategy, and success here in Los Angeles. She’s true Angeleno and Proud Californian! The two talk about her passion for Los Angeles, for UCLA and for life and curiosity! As the Director of the Venture Accelerator at UCLA Anderson Sc…
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In this episode, Rob is joined by Christian Narvaez, Managing Partner at Rayo Capital, a dynamic investor and community leader in the web3 world. We delve into a wide range of topics, including the profound impact of mentorship on his life, and how he’s now mentoring others in the growing Latino Web3 community and how that representation will shape…
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In this episode, Rob is joined by a remarkable woman, Elianne Rodriguez. Elianne is a serial entrepreneur dedicated to a life’s work of empowering and educating entrepreneurs from under-served communities! She makes a fascinating connection between her deep passion for Los Angeles’ two professional soccer clubs, Angel City FC of the NWSL and LAFC, …
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In this unique episode, Rob is joined by multi-talented, multi-hyphenate, Natasha Chandel. In this captivating interview, the two delve into a wide range of topics including exploring the surprising similarities between the entrepreneurial industry and Hollywood/entertainment industry, shedding light on how lessons from one world can apply to the o…
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In this episode, Rob is joined by Andrea Orrego, Founder of Atelier. She’s a third-generation architect turned tech entrepreneur hailing from Lima, Peru, now living with her family in Colorado, whose journey in architecture and entrepreneurship has not only crafted inspiring spaces but also redefined the notion of an entrepreneurial life and person…
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In this episode, Rob is joined by his friend, the remarkably talented Juliana Garaizar, a true trailblazer in the world of venture capital and sustainable innovation. The two enjoy a wide ranging, personal conversation which dives into the topics which Juliana feels most compelled by everyday - Climate innovation, the fundamental value of multi-cul…
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In this episode, Rob is joined by a dynamic new venture investor, Michael Shor, hailing from Miami, Florida. Michael is SHOR Capital, an early-stage venture capital fund with a unique penchant for backing "ruthlessly iterative founders." In this captivating conversation, Michael delves into his unique investing philosophy, shedding light on his pre…
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In this episode, Rob is joined by the dynamic and high energy Shirin Salmenia, CEO of PlayWerks. Shirin is an indefatigable example of knowing what your dreams are and then being relentlessly single minded in pursuit of them. Her early career found her working on some of the most iconic toy brands in American history. Shirin is more than just a suc…
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In this really special behind the scenes episode, Rob is joined for two incredible conversations by the powerful Mexican women who have shaped this show for you over the last 3+ years. Rob says goodbye to his friend, and our (now former) co-host, Ileana Jaime Felix, as we announce her departure from the show, after helping give birth to it in the m…
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In this special episode, Rob is joined for an impromptu conversation, by a guest who needs no introduction: the one and only Sergio Borromei aka Maxolydian aka the Cowboy Coder. We get together in this informal conversation between Los Angeles, a City globally renowned for it’s creativity, and Maxolydian’s recording studio on his Ranch outside Sant…
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In this special end of our Summer Break Series episode, Rob updates us on some of his own summer fun, shares a sneek peak into the future of MentorsToday in 2023-24, and recaps and adds his own takes on the three Summer Break series episodes we just reshared on the critical topics of: Storytelling, Venture Capital, and Mental Health. Rob explores t…
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It’s summertime 2023, and just like you and your family are taking some holiday time off to travel, lay by the pool or hangout at the beach, we’ve decided to give our team a short Summer Break too. But since we know you’re still listening, we thought we’d re-share three terrific episodes in July, on the 3 hottest topics which Rob gets asked about m…
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It’s summertime 2023, and just like you and your family are taking some holiday time off to travel, lay by the pool or hangout at the beach, we’ve decided to give our team a short Summer Break for the next few weeks too. But since we know you’re still listening, we thought we’d re-share three terrific episodes in July, on the 3 hottest topics which…
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It’s summertime 2023, and just like you and your family are taking some holiday time off to travel, lay by the pool or hangout at the beach, we’ve decided to give our team a short Summer Break for the next few weeks too. But since we know you’re still listening, we thought we’d re-share three terrific episodes in July, on the 3 hottest topics which…
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In this episode, Rob hosts the show while Ileana enjoys her Summer break. He is joined by a remarkable, inspiring self made Colombian American, Liz Bazurto, from the fast growing fintech company, Coinbase. She shares her incredible story growing up in and making it out of Medellin, Colombia, a city made infamous to most of us, by Pablo Escobar. She…
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In this special pilot episode of our new “Mentors Today Live” format, Rob and Ileana are joined by former Mentors Today guest, Tadashi Takaoka, (Episode #35, May 9, 2022) General Manager of Socialab Chile and former Entrepreneurship Manager at CORFO, an agency of the Chilean Government. In this enlightening live conversation on Twitter Spaces, Tada…
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by the dynamically talented Ariana Gómez, a visionary leader dedicated to transforming individuals and organizations into global agents of peace, prosperity, and positive impact. As the Founder and CEO of Technology for Impact and Alterleap, Ariana spearheads a next-generation boutique consulting firm that…
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by our guest Mónica Campos. Mónica is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Innovation Ecosystem Head at Nestle Mexico, located in Mexico City, she leads the "All-In" ecosystem, connecting top startups with Nestle to co-create innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life for their …
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by a distinguished guest, Diego Serebrisky. Diego is a deeply experienced investor and is one of the first old guard of venture investors in Latin America. Currently overseeing Dalus Capital, a venture and early growth stage fund based in Mexico. His investment focus lies in high-growth Latin American comp…
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by René Lomelí, the Director of Operations at 500 Startups LATAM, a renowned venture capital firm in Mexico City. With over 10 years of experience at the company, René has played a crucial role in creating and leading the 16-week program for investments in Spanish-speaking Latin America, known as Somos Luc…
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by a special guest, James Cummings, the Vice President of Business Development at London & Partners. James is a passionate advocate for promoting London's culture, creativity, and energy, and he has played a crucial role in establishing connections between the United States and the UK through his work at L…
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by successful entrepreneur and angel investor, Jeffery Potvin. With investments in over 70 companies and a member of multiple angel groups and screening committees, including York, Spark, and GTAN, Jeffery brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. During the interview, Jeffery shares his ba…
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by their great friend, Cuco Vega, LEAP Global Partners, Head of Platform, in a very personal conversation, including his unique perspective on innovation, entrepreneurship and his own founder journey, which is a health/wellness journey many entrepreneurs will deeply identify with. Cuco has a well-rounded e…
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Heather Carter, co-CEO at The Riveter. Heather is an experienced startup operator and natural relationship developer who has spent the past decade taking nascent concepts from vision to fruition. Heather shares her circuitous, serendipitous personal journey from the UK to Arizona and ultimately Los Ange…
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Oscar Eduardo Santiago Sevilla, a successful industrial engineer and entrepreneur from La Piedad Mexico. Oscar is the Founder and CEO of the Centro de Innovación y Competitividad A.C., where he helps entrepreneurs enhance their skills and fosters a culture of innovation. He is also a consultant, instruc…
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Stéphanie Bermúdez, Founder and Principal at Startup Unidos, a dynamic entrepreneurial support organization serving the very unique region along the southern border of Arizona, USA/Northern border of Sonora, Mexico. If you are interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and creating binational business …
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by one of our most diversely experienced and intellectually intense guests ever, Asher Jay, the Founder/CEO of Henoscene. She's been called by the NY Times, "a modern day Lara Croft." She's takes our audience on her adventure through her stories and cultural analysis of our place on our planet. She's talks…
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by the Founder of SKNMUSE, Ezinne Iroanya and her Chief Creative Officer, and partner in life, Ambrose Price to hear the story of the building of one of the hottest, fastest growing Black beauty brand companies in the market today. They hit on the difficulties of raising capital as under represented founde…
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Cristian Raygoza, Founder and Managing Partner at Illuminar Ventures. Great founders in Latin America will want to meet him, and Limited Partner investors interested in diversifying their holdings will want to as well! He sees a massive talent diversity development and company building opportunity in La…
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Rachael Kim, Founder/CEO of MyCommaLife & the Femtech Salon. Rachael shares her own personal journey of adversity, accomplishment and cultural upbringing, while she highlights the immense importance of creating more female centered products and services for women consumers and their health and well bein…
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by, co-founder of misFans, Hiram Altamirano. Hiram shares a harrowing and tragic childhood story of being kidnapped at 5 years old, from his family's home in Mexico City! He recounts how this traumatic period of nearly a year, in his young life, shaped his and his mom's life well into his 30's today! Ilean…
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In this episode, Rob and Ileana are joined by Ana Cecy Mata Rodriguez, Sub directora de Fomento Económico del Municipio de Saltillo. Ana Cecy is a passionate community leader and one of the key voices of entrepreneurship and economic development in the Saltillo region of Mexico. She shares some inspiring thoughts regarding modern day feminism, as w…
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