If you’ve ever thought “I’m not extroverted enough” for entrepreneurship, this one might resonate. Quiet networking can be powerful. I recently joined Olga Skipper on her 'Emotional Business' podcast to talk about being impactful as an introvert. You don’t need to “work the room” to build a meaningful network. That’s how I approach Raspberry Ventures, a ClimateTech & AI investor syndicate—by focusing on genuine, one-on-one connections rather than volume. Olga and I talked about: 🧩 The underestimated power of quiet networking 🌍 Why aligning values attracts the right people 💡 How intuition plays a role in investment decisions 🎧 Listen here → https://lnkd.in/dQCaB4ap (Spotify & Apple Podcasts links in the comments) #Entrepreneurship #ClimateTech #AngelInvesting #Networking #IntrovertLeadership

🎙️ New on Her Diary Podcast – Episode 3: “Startup — Between Dreams and Reality” What does it really take to build a startup — beyond the headlines and hype? In this episode, Nurhasanah (Octa), co-founder of Poddium, opens up about the real journey behind running a digital literacy startup that’s now venturing into AI. From surviving funding droughts and burnout to learning what resilience truly means, this conversation strips away the glamour and reveals the grit. Octa also shares her perspective on why women’s roles in tech are still overlooked — and what it takes to be seen and heard in a male-dominated space. Whether you’re in the startup world, working in tech, or simply curious about what it takes to turn ideas into impact, this episode is worth your time. Listen to the full episode here:https://lnkd.in/gP-mkfQW #HerDiaryPodcast #WomenInTech #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #PodcastIndonesia #FemaleFounders

Most founders are told to “𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿.” But what if that’s not where success actually begins? In this week’s Minisode of The BIG Strategy Podcast, Colin Matthews flips the script: “𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘐 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳.” If people can’t find you, it doesn’t matter how great your solution is. Start where attention already exists, then build for the people who are already there. It’s a practical, grounded take on building smarter, faster, and with less guesswork. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation https://apple.co/3Gz8o7v #TheBerkeleyInnovationGroup #TheBIGStrategyPodcast #Strategy #Entrepreneurship #AI #Innovation #BusinessGrowth 

🚀 Exciting News from AINovva! 🚀 We're thrilled to share that our Founder & CEO, Luisa Herrmann, was featured on Episode 399 of The VentureFizz Podcast! 🎙️🔗 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/evDn9tzr Recorded live at Startup Boston Week at Suffolk University, this episode dives into Luisa's journey in AI, her expertise in product management, and the inspiration behind AINovva—a solution born from her own need to combat content-switching exhaustion. 💡 What We’re Building at AINovva: AINovva is revolutionizing the way busy professionals manage their workload with A.I.Fred, an AI-powered assistant that handles context management, topic prioritization, meeting prep, and relationship management. By automating the background data gathering aspects of these tasks, we help professionals focus their energy on the human value—driving productivity and efficiency. 🎙️ What You’ll Learn in the Podcast: ✔️ Networking tip for entrepreneurs and professionals. ✔️ Luisa’s journey into tech and her career in product management. ✔️ Insights from her roles at ZoomInfo, Validity Inc., and other startups. ✔️ The full story behind AINovva and its mission. ✔️ Advice on hiring your first Product Manager. ✔️ And much more! We’re proud of Luisa’s leadership and the innovative work we’re doing at AINovva. Tune in to hear her story and learn how we’re transforming productivity with AI! 🚀 #AINovva #AI #Productivity #Startup #Innovation #Tech #AIAssistant #ProductManagement #Entrepreneurship #FounderJourney

Most founders are told to “𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿.” But what if that’s not where success actually begins? In this week’s Minisode of The BIG Strategy Podcast, Colin Matthews flips the script: “𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘐 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳.” If people can’t find you, it doesn’t matter how great your solution is. Start where attention already exists, then build for the people who are already there. It’s a practical, grounded take on building smarter, faster, and with less guesswork. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation https://apple.co/3Gz8o7v #JeffEyet #TheBIGStrategyPodcast #Strategy #Entrepreneurship #AI #Innovation #BusinessGrowth 

“When you get constructive, perhaps even pointed feedback, what do you say? Thank you. Because it’s such a gift.” In part 2 of The Biotech Startups Podcast conversation with University of California, Berkeley Interim Chief Innovation & Entrepreneurship Officer and Executive Director of the Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Center, Darren Cooke, the spotlight is on transforming tough feedback into true professional growth and why learning to welcome critique is vital for real progress. This episode covers: – How honest feedback and mentorship can accelerate your career (even when it stings) – Navigating big transitions, from elite law firms to leading at Bio-Rad Laboratories to entrepreneurship – Spotting the “golden handcuffs” of career comfort and tips for staying challenged – The value of showing up—creating opportunities through consistent, simple action – Building networks, finding balance, and embracing lifelong learning This episode offers truly insightful stories and practical lessons from Darren’s unique journey—a reminder of how much can be gained when we get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Head over to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for this episode and more stories only a biotech exec can tell! #biotechnology #lifesciences #podcast

Startups with diverse teams consistently show higher chances of achieving stronger returns. Yet, women-led and African-founded companies still receive a disproportionately small share of available funding. The gap isn’t about capability or potential; it’s about unequal access to opportunity. In this Flywheel Economics Podcast Episode, we unpack what inclusive investing really means and why spreading capital more equitably isn’t just fair, it’s good business. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eqNAMWbz

I had an incredible conversation with Keith Kakadia on the Entrepreneur’s Enigma podcast, and I couldn’t be more energized by his story. Keith is the co-founder and CEO of Sociallyin—a social-media-only agency he started in college that now has 50+ team members and works with names like Samsung and Carnival Cruise Lines. His journey truly embodies the entrepreneurial ups and downs our show is all about! Here are my top 3 takeaways from our conversation with Keith: 🔹 Find Your Niche and Own It Keith and his team decided to focus exclusively on social media, resisting the temptation to “do it all.” It’s a great lesson—specialization can be the strategic edge your company needs. 🔹 Curiosity + Delegation = Growth Keith’s entrepreneurial success is fueled by curiosity, but what really moved the needle was building a team he could trust and delegate to. That mix frees him up to lead, experiment, and expand. 🔹 AI Is a Tool, Not a Replacement Sociallyin uses AI to streamline processes and spark creativity, but Keith stressed that human insight is still essential. AI serves as an assistant, not a substitute for your team’s creativity. Keith’s energy, passion, and stories (including some wild adventures with street food in Thailand!) make this episode a must-listen if you want a fresh perspective on growth and leadership. Catch the episode on your favorite platform—and if you’re not following Keith yet, you’re missing out! https://lnkd.in/eCiyfB7x #EntrepreneursEnigma #Leadership #SocialMediaMarketing #AI #Podcast

Automation is the ultimate leverage tool. In this episode of The Engine - Founders Stories Podcast, I welcome Leroy Lawrence, Founder of Pigee Inc, to explore how leveraging people, tools, and systems multiplies results. Business isn’t about doing everything yourself. It’s about creating leverage. One person’s effort can only go so far. But 100 people aligned on the same mission can create massive momentum. It’s the same principle with automation. A single spreadsheet once replaced the work of an entire trading desk. Not just saving time-unlocking results at scale. Leverage is how small teams beat giants. It’s how resourceful founders build global companies. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/ecHydtTp #entrepreneurship #leverage #scalingup #founderstories #businessgrowth #startupmindset #automation #efficiency

New podcast: I asked Breen Sullivan how to build boards that help you raise. Short version: advisors and board members aren’t decoration. We talk: 1) Finding the right person at the right time 2) “Fit-for-purpose” boards (not shelf decorations) 3) When an advisor should also write a check S2E7: Boards That Raise, How to Turn Advisors into Capital (with Breen Sullivan - The Fourth Effect) Listen: https://lnkd.in/g655jzfy Watch: https://lnkd.in/eUZ9iC55 Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/eEVv-w9W Startups Decoded.  Learn It. Build It. Win It.