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The African Tech Conversations series features relaxed in-depth chats that Andile Masuku has with leading entrepreneurs, innovators and thought-leaders who are intimately involved in Africa's tech scene. #ATRUC
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Digital Dialogs - Compact conversations on the future of tech is an innovative podcast that aims to explore the cutting-edge frontiers of technology, with a special focus on emotional intelligence and human-computer interaction. Through a series of concise dialogues and expert insights from professionals, this podcast is a journey into how technology is not only advancing by leaps and bounds but also becoming increasingly sensitive and responsive to our emotions, thereby improving the qualit ...
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Welcome to Ignite, the podcast where we delve into the innovations and ideas that are transforming our world. Hosted by Brian Bell of Team Ignite Ventures, this platform offers a front-row seat to candid conversations with trailblazing founders, visionary investors, and thought leaders who are shaping the future. Our episodes explore the mechanics of Startups and Venture Capital, the promise of technology, and the societal implications that often go unnoticed but are imperative for responsib ...
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In this episode, we delve into the critical role of system integration in humanoid robotics with Simone Voto. Simone shares insights into OpenRMF, an open-source framework that enables robots from different manufacturers to communicate and work together seamlessly. He discusses his experience with forking OpenRMF to integrate a remote-controlled do…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Egor Olteanu, co-founder and CEO of Volt AI. Egor shares his journey from joining the U.S. Army after high school, which instilled in him the discipline and resilience that paved the way for his career. He later worked at Google X, where he contributed to high-profile projects such a…
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Meet Karen Comas, a tech executive who was there from the early days of Facebook, now Meta. Karen shares her unique journey, starting when social media platforms first emerged, and how she became the sole partnerships lead for Latin America at Facebook. She also co-hosts a podcast called Motherish, inspired by her experiences as a mother.…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell interviews Mitchell Kominsky, founder and general partner at Futureland Ventures. Mitchell shares his journey from working in government as a congressional investigator on national security and cybersecurity issues to founding his venture capital firm. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on tra…
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In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell sits down with Thomas Mazimann, co-founder and CEO of TeamOut, a YC company from the Winter 2022 batch. The conversation delves into Thomas’ fascinating journey from being a professional whitewater kayaker to transitioning into entrepreneurship. Thomas shares how his rebellious nature as a chil…
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In this episode of the podcast, Brian Bell sits down with Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder and co-CEO of Sendoso, a corporate gifting and direct mail platform that helps businesses enhance customer engagement and drive revenue growth. Kris shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his college days when he founded All Student Rentals, a platform …
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell welcomes Elio Narciso, founder and CEO of ScaleStack, a portfolio company of Team Ignite. The conversation kicks off with excitement as ScaleStack has just secured an investment from Brian's fund. Elio shares his journey from Italy to the United States, beginning his career in management consulting,…
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The podcast continues to highlight Hispanic Heritage Month with Maria Luisa Rossel, Press Secretary for Spanish language media at NWF. This episode was hosted by our podcast producer, co host and mentor, Maggie Salas-Amaro. In this conversation we touch upon how technology and nature must work together for a sustainable future. Did you know about t…
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In this episode of The Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes Andrew Bartlow, an expert in human capital management, private equity, and a seasoned educator and mentor. Andrew shares insights from his extensive career, which started in HR roles at major corporations like Pepsi and General Electric. He dives into his experience during the dot-com …
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In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Matias Serebrinsky, co-founder of PsyMed Ventures and the Business Trip Podcast, with a deep background in startup investment and mental health tech. Matias shares his journey from Argentina to San Francisco, explaining how what was intended as a temporary move turned into a life-alt…
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In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell speaks with Jason Burchard, co-founder and CEO of Rootnote, a company at the intersection of business analytics, sports, media, and entertainment. Rootnote is creating a platform that merges aspects of Canva and Tableau to empower digital content creators and creative teams. Jason shares the st…
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As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month we feature a returning guest artist, Rodolfo Peraza. Rodolfo Peraza is an internet-focused artist, using XR interfaces as medium, exploring the social and power dynamics between digital and physical realms. Pereza is also the founder and director of MUD Foundation Inc. This talk was hosted by our producer, co…
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In this milestone episode of The Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell sits down with Stephanie Rieben, Co-Founder & CEO of Diadem Capital, to discuss her journey from Wall Street to the venture capital space. Stephanie reflects on her early career in banking, including stints at major institutions like Goldman Sachs and Citibank, and how her transition …
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell engages in a dynamic conversation with Matt Gittleman, a venture capitalist based in Washington, D.C. (a VC in DC). The discussion opens with Matt’s journey into venture capital, beginning with his current role at a family office where he manages an evergreen micro-VC, deploying small checks in…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell hosts Eric Siegel, a renowned expert in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Siegel, who has been involved in the field for over 30 years, shares insights from his extensive career, which spans from academia to consulting. He discusses the evolution of AI, highlighting his experiences …
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What a great way to kick off Hispanic Heritage month featuring Lily Hagen, CEO and Founder of Lingo Plaza and the creator of Plaza Aventuras a new bilingual format for kids and family to learn English and Spanish. This talk was hosted by producer, co host and mentor, Maggie Salas-Amaro. Raising multicultural kids, we quickly recognized the need for…
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In this talk hosted by Neil Ramsay we welcome, Keanan Duffty. Keanan Duffty is an award-winning British fashion designer, musician, and educator. He is a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and the author of The Fashion Entrepreneur (Hachette/Laurence King, 2024) and co-author of Rebel Rebel: Anti-Style (with Paul Gorman, Rizzoli/…
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In this episode of The Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Ryan Fishel, the founder and CEO of Sweet Spot Bike Leasing, a fintech company aiming to revolutionize the micromobility leasing space. Ryan shares the origins of his startup, inspired by his family’s background in the car leasing business and his personal passion for cycling. Sweet …
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell interviews Michael Ebel, the CEO and founder of Atmosfy, a platform designed to revolutionize how people discover dining, nightlife, and travel experiences through video content. Michael shares his journey from his early career in the U.S. Air Force to founding Atmosfy, highlighting the significant …
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell welcomes Manish Patel, a venture investor at Nava Ventures and a former Google product manager, to discuss his journey in venture capital and technology. The conversation delves into Manish's accidental entry into venture capital, where he reflects on the changing aspirations of young professionals …
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Miguel Guerrero, the co-founder and CEO of Otis AI, a platform designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses with AI-driven advertising solutions. Miguel shares his journey from creating one of the world's largest Minecraft servers as a teenager to founding and leading Otis A…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell hosts Dave Scott, a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing executive with over two decades of experience. Dave, currently the CEO of Evil Genius Games, shares insights from his diverse career, which includes leadership roles at major corporations like Amazon Web Services, Oracle, and Twitter, as well a…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell interviews Sean O’Brien, the founder and CEO of CollectWise, an innovative company that utilizes large language models (LLMs) to automate debt collection. Sean shares his journey from running a digital agency to founding CollectWise after experiencing the challenges of debt collection firsthand thro…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell engages in a lively and insightful conversation with Caroline Winnett, the Executive Director of Berkeley Skydeck, UC Berkeley's flagship startup accelerator. The discussion begins with Caroline sharing her unique career journey, starting from her early days as a professional concert violinist …
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In this episode, Our host Jacek Kolasinski is talking with Amanda Bradley about her latest project at the Patricia and Philip Frost Art Museum. Bradley explores identity and belonging through environmental imagery, using embossed lettering to challenge legibility. Her photography captures the lushness and density of her home country, Belize.http://…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Christian Jacobsen, the co-founder and CEO of Crema, an all-in-one software platform designed for freelancers to manage payments, collections, and financial products. Christian shares his journey from Norway to the University of San Francisco, where he was inspired by entrepreneurial…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes Aakash Shah, the founder and CEO of Wyndly, a Y Combinator (YC) 2021 startup specializing in lifelong allergy treatment through exposure therapy. Aakash introduces Wyndly, explaining its mission to fix allergies permanently by building tolerance to allergens such as pollen, cats, and d…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Royal Jain, co-founder and CEO of CodeParrot, a Team Ignite portfolio company. Royal shares his journey from being a computer science student at IIT Bombay to founding CodeParrot. His career path includes various internships and jobs in Japan and at Xerox Research, where he realized …
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes Roger Einstoss, the founder and CEO of Brainly. Roger shares his journey from growing up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to founding Brainly, a company dedicated to connecting Latin American talent with American businesses. He emphasizes the advantages of working with Latin American teams,…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Kenneth Berger, a 20-year veteran in the tech industry, first Product Manager at Slack, and current executive coach. Kenneth shares his journey from the highs of startup success to the lows of being fired by a co-founder. This range of experiences led him to a pivotal moment of self-…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes Ken Sawyer, the founder and managing director of Saints Capital, to discuss the intricacies and opportunities within the world of venture capital and secondary investments. Ken provides a brief overview of his extensive experience in the venture capital sector, sharing his unique persp…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Susan Conover, the co-founder and CEO of Piction Health, an AI-powered virtual dermatology practice. Susan shares her journey from being a mechanical engineer to a healthcare entrepreneur driven by her personal battle with melanoma. Piction Health aims to provide accessible and effic…
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In the latest episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell sits down with Ashutosh Purohit, the CEO and founder of Yenmo. Ashutosh introduces Yenmo, a company based in India that offers loans against mutual funds and securities. He explains how Yenmo provides low-interest loans by holding mutual funds or stocks as collateral, reducing the interes…
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In this episode of Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Marcel Tan, co-founder and CEO of Tusk. Marcel shares his journey from growing up in Singapore and China to serving in the Singapore military and eventually moving to the United States for college at UC Berkeley. His diverse background and experiences played a significant role in shaping…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell returns from a month-long vacation, excited to dive back into discussions with his first guest post-vacation, Imran Sheikh. Imran, a longtime collaborator with Team Ignite and an experienced product designer, shares insights from his journey in the tech industry, starting from his early days in…
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In this talk we feature Carlos Ponce, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School hosted by Dr. Jacek Kolasinski. What is the Ponce Lab? How do we gather and process information? Ponce Lab led the first effort that linked these image generators to the activity of living neurons in the macaque brain, allowing neurons to gu…
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In the latest episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews his friend Marc Ladin, a partner at Project Voice Capital Partners. The conversation kicks off with Marc sharing his unique journey from a marketing professional to a venture capitalist, highlighting his early exposure to technology through his father's entrepreneurial ventures…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Brian Bell hosts Matt Caspari, Managing artner at Alumni Ventures, for an insightful conversation on venture capital, deep tech investments, and the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship. Caspari shares his journey from a biochemistry student to a leading figure in the venture capital space, highlighting his …
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, Dr. Matt Welsh, an AI pioneer with a storied career spanning from Google to Apple, and currently leading his own stealth startup, joined host Brian for a deep dive into the evolving world of AI, particularly focusing on large language models. Dr. Welsh shared insights from his extensive experience, starting wi…
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In the latest episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell engages with Brian Mac Mahon, founder of the Expert Dojo, a premier startup accelerator based in Southern California. The conversation kicks off with Mac Mahon detailing his accidental journey into venture capital, emphasizing his passion for growth and innovation over mere financial gain…
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Celebrating Haitian Heritage month we have guest host Noelle F. Laforest in conversation with Nicolas Andre and Nyya Toussaint. In this talk we feature Nicolas André and Nyya Toussaint about their project to develop a Haitian Creole class for English speakers as part of a fellowship at FIU. They discussed publishing the course on Duolingo, the lear…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes Julian D'Angelo, founder of Talin, a Team Ignite portfolio company. Julian shares his transition from growth marketing to the tech sphere, particularly in staffing and recruiting technology. His extensive experience in early-stage, venture-backed companies allowed him to carve a niche …
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In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, Brian Bell welcomes Steve Walsh, a partner at Hands on Angel and a seasoned investor. Walsh introduces himself as a contrarian investor who aids early-stage founders in accelerating capital, revenue, and growth. His background as an operator turned investor enriches his approach, as he brings deep insights int…
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In the latest episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes Fred Campbell, a seasoned entrepreneur and managing partner of Track, a venture capital firm leveraging technology and collective intelligence in the investment process. The discussion kicks off with Campbell's unique perspective as a founder first and an investor second, highlig…
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In the latest episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell delves into an engaging conversation with Rubaiyat Farhan, the co-founder and COO of Markopolo. Rubaiyat shares his journey from an entrepreneurial student to the helm of a burgeoning startup in the competitive marketing technology landscape. He discusses his early experiences with his fi…
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In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes Chenoa Farnsworth, the managing partner of Blue Startups Hawaii. The conversation kicks off with a warm exchange about their mutual connections to Hawaii, setting a friendly tone for the discussion. Chenoa, a seasoned player in the Hawaiian tech scene, delves into her extensive experie…
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In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes Vince Hsieh, a partner at Cypress Growth Capital, to discuss his extensive journey in entrepreneurship, startups, and venture capital. Vince shares his background, starting from his early career in management consulting with firms like Arthur Anderson and Alvarez and Marsal, where he f…
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In this episode of the Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell welcomes Chris Aeberli, co-founder of the innovative AI-driven mental health app, Sonia. Originally from Switzerland, Chris shares his journey from a math-loving child to studying computer science at ETH and eventually MIT, where he met his co-founders. The conversation delves into his intrigui…
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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell interviews Ignacio Viau, co-founder and CEO of Hokali, a startup based in San Francisco. Ignacio, originally from Argentina, shares his journey from moving to the US nine years ago to falling in love with the entrepreneurial spirit of San Francisco. He recounts how Hokali started as a B2C sport…
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