Innovation
Beyond optimization: building beautiful businesses
Interview Summary From Silicon Valley to “The House of Beautiful Business” Timestamp: 00:57 A German creative turned Silicon Valley strategist recounts founding The House of Beautiful Business to “build for beauty,” challenging datafication and growth-at-all-costs with a humanities-informed, values...
ChatBlackGPT: a new model for social impact tech
Interview Summary Why Chat Black GPT: access and impact Timestamp: 01:08 Erin explains democratized AI access, harms from biased systems, and launching a Juneteenth-rooted tool built for community needs—prioritizing intention over corporate optimization and inviting others to “build over here.” D...
Building mission-driven AI without losing the human touch
Interview Summary From Law to Tech: A Mission Takes Shape 01:01: Claudine traces her path from award-winning lawyer to tech founder, motivated by inequities facing overlooked communities and a desire to design fairer systems that unlock potential at scale. Why Early Bird: Infrastructure for One-to...
Why failure matters more than success
Interview Summary Spotting the Problem in Healthcare Timestamp 01:31: Shakila recalls confronting capacity issues in radiology twice—first as a hospital professional, later as a consultant—which inspired her to pursue entrepreneurship despite uncertainty. Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship 03...
Adapt to win: Leadership for uncertainty and rapid change
Kumar Parakala shares how entrepreneurs can thrive by challenging the status quo, embracing discomfort, and leading with higher purpose. From launching ventures across continents to guiding founders through disruption, Kumar offers wisdom on building resilience, testing ideas early, and redefining success. Tune in for a mindset shift grounded in clarity, purpose, and adaptability.
Building resilience and financial freedom
In this episode of The Joy of Business, Jasper Smith, founder of The #BuildWealth Movement, shares his journey from corporate America to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. He reflects on lessons from his father, redefining success beyond material gain, and the mindset shifts required to build a joyful, financially empowered life. A candid conversation on risk, resilience, and reclaiming control.
Rethinking AI and entrepreneurship: how a values-first approach drives impact
Carolina Velasco shares her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, sharing how she built a tech tool not by chasing trends, but by listening deeply to user needs.
Resilience, leadership, and building what people really need
Ingrid Polini, founder, investor and mentor,, shares her journey from corporate roles in Brazil to moving to Canada and launching a startup. She opens up about resilience, cultural adaptation and why operational chaos brings her joy. This candid conversation is a must-listen for early-stage founders and impact-driven entrepreneurs.
Trust yourself, not the playbook
Discover powerful lessons from three female entrepreneurs on navigating early business challenges, overcoming self-doubt and building purpose-driven companies.
Close more deals with AI-powered SMS automation
Boost sales and save time with AI-driven SMS automation. Discover how to streamline communication and close deals faster using smart text response tools.
How people, planet and profit drive sustainable success
Discover how aligning people, planet and profit leads to sustainable business success—without sacrificing purpose, culture or long-term impact.
From corporate life to entrepreneurship
From corporate life to entrepreneurship, discover the lessons that shaped a values-driven business journey and inspired a new path forward.