The Silicon Valley Podcast

In this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we delve into the dynamic world of investment banking with the esteemed Vincent Monteparte, a visionary leader with over 25 years of experience in managing strategic enterprise initiatives across various industries.

Vincent Monteparte serves as a Board Director and Chair of the Audit Committee for Dalrada Financial Corporation (DFCO), a Healthcare, Technology, and Clean Energy Company....

Ron Whittier Interview Introduction

Intel Corporation was founded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, who left Fairchild Semiconductor to start their own company. In the early years from 1970 to 1978, Intel went through major inflection points that helped transform it from a startup to an industry leader.

Ron Whittier, who joined Intel in 1970 as an engineering manager, played a key role in navigating many of these pivotal mo...

Martin Tobias: Navigating the Landscape of Investment and Entrepreneurship

In the ever-evolving world of investment and entrepreneurship, few voices resonate with the depth of experience and insight quite like that of Martin Tobias. With a career spanning decades and ventures across various industries, Martin brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the table.

A Passion for the Formation Stage

"I have always been ex...

Michael J. Firestone, CFA 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljfirestone/

Fire Capital Management, LLC is a boutique investment management company that helps people achieve their dreams. We empower our clients to re-imagine what is possible to accomplish with their investments, social impact goals, and family legacy. The firm offers private wealth management and multi-family office services to HNW individuals, families, and foundat...

Karen (Kovaleski) Traversi, SHRM-CP

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenmtraversi/

 

I work with CEOs that are going through transitions or disruptive stages due to M&A activity, growth, upscaling markets or are looking to create value, including start-ups. I am a revenue optimization expert that helps leadership make the right decision for solution & client development as well as integration & cross-functional alignment f...

Tyler Marin, CPA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thinktyler/

 

Have you ever felt like your business is capable of more but just can't seem to break through to the next level? I'm Tyler, and I turn those "almost there" businesses into flourishing success stories. With more than two decades in finance and entrepreneurship, I specialize in propelling businesses with revenues between $1 million and $15 million to new heights. My Approa...

 Show notes for Amman Ahmed.

Amman Ahmed is a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse background in e-business, venture-backed startups, and brand building. With a keen eye for identifying market niches and driving business growth, Amman brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion.

 

Background

 

The Story of "Petflix", a crazy idea born in Manchester and acquired in Hollywood for 8 figures. Founded by Amman Ahmed, who built 'The '...

Board Dynamics and Advisory Roles with Louise Broekman

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of corporate governance and advisory boards with esteemed guest Louise Broekman. Louise brings a wealth of experience and insights gained from her extensive career in board advisory roles. Here's a breakdown of the intriguing topics covered in our conversation:

Introduction to Louise Broekman's Career

• Louise provides a brief over...

Show notes Joe Siencinski 2nd interview https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesiecinski/

 

 

 

My passion is mentoring CEOs and Executive Teams who want to be in control of the growth and expansion of their business. My clients develop and grow in confidence, agility, awareness, and leadership essentials. One thing is for sure, they expand their influence, communicate more effectively, cultivate strong business and personal relationships,...

Ep 217 Silicon Valley and The Middle East with Fouad Alnazawi and Stephanie Richards

Guests: Fouad Alnazawi and Stephanie Richards

Topic: Exploring the unique challenges and opportunities for startups in Silicon Valley and Saudi Arabia, and how collaboration between these two regions can drive innovation and growth.

Intro:

• Briefly introduce the hosts and the episode's topic.
• Highlight the expertise of the guests, Fouad Alnazawi...

Building Your Tribe, Unleashing the Power of a Startup Wolfpack with Michael Devellano

Topic: Navigating the entrepreneurial journey, fostering strong communities, and leveraging the power of collaboration.

Intro:

• Introduce Michael and his background in startups, investment, and community building.
• Highlight his book, "Form Your Pack," as a guide for entrepreneurs to create and empower their own support networks.

Building...

Show notes for Adam Coffey

 

Bio:

CEO, Board Member, Best-Selling Author, and Acclaimed International Speaker, Adam Coffey is a visionary leader who drives transformative growth and fosters high-performance cultures. With 21+ years of experience as CEO, Adam led three national private equity-backed service companies for 9 private equity sponsors. During this time period he completed 58 acquisitions, his track record includes notab...

Paul Epstein, leadership expert, organizational culture guru, and Founder of Purpose Labs. With nearly fifteen years of experience in professional sports management and business coaching, Paul shares his transformative journey and insights with our audience.

Career Journey:

• A brief overview of Paul's career, from his roles in multiple NFL and NBA teams to his current mission with Purpose Labs.
• The life-changing transformation a...

Show notes for Jon Staenberg https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonstaenberg/

 

The Search Fund Model with Jon Smith

 

Introduction and Career Background

Jon shares insights into his career journey leading up to his current role.

 

Understanding Search Funds

Definition and historical context of search funds in the business landscape.

 

Risks and Challenges

A discussion on potential risks and challenges associated with the search fund mode...

Shownotes for Emily Ward

 

Join us for an insightful conversation with Emily Ward, Founder and CEO of AlcaCruz, as we explore her remarkable journey from VP and Chief Technology Counsel at eBay to the helm of her own tech startup.

 

Key Questions and Topics:

 

Career Overview:

Emily shares a summary of her distinguished career leading up to her current role.

 

Global Market Expansion:

Lessons learned from eBay's expansion into Chin...

Shownotes for Andrew Butt

 

Founder & CEO at Enable, creating the Rebate Management software category. Used by manufacturers, distributors and retailers globally to increase earnings. Since 2020 we've grown 15X and raised $275m from top tier investors.  My mission is to enable trusted trading relationships that serve customers better together. My vision is to empower thriving partner ecosystems of manufacturers, distributors ...

Show notes for Adam Nash

- Adam and the Daffy team are offering all our listeners a free $25 to give to the charity of their choice when they get started with Daffy. Simply use this sign-up link to get started. 

Adam is a proven advocate for development of products that go beyond utility to delight customers. At Dropbox, he led the teams responsible for growth, product strategy, product management & product analytics for a plat...

Ian Leisegang  

Co-Founder & Managing Partner at 3SPOKE

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-leisegang-3spoke/

3SPOKE provides balanced liquidity solutions for the stakeholders of leading growth stage private technology companies. Utilizing an innovative financing structure combining attractive features of debt and equity, we offer individual shareholders and their companies a highly favorable form of capital. Utilized as an alterna...

Reaction is a global community and fund invested in solving the toughest global problems.

 

We are a global team who shares a vision for a world where thought leadership and innovation can change more lives in less time.

 

Why now?  Because more innovations will be created in more countries and industries over the next decade than in the previous 50 years.  Many that offer the potential to solve pressing global issues will fail to ...