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Do you want to know the #1 secret to landing a job? Be Qualified, Experienced, and Relevant! I know, shocker. Reality check: Due to the economic and market conditions, we are NOT where companies can "take a chance" on people and upskill like they used to. They just don't have…

1:14 - Undergrad days / Advantage of Liberal Arts degree 2:36 - Open to taking risks 2:59 - Basketball Pro Team 3:30 - Basketball Role Models 4:47 - Specialization in Consultant World 5:50 - Detail Oriented 6:14 - Embrace the strengths 7:16 - Key Takeaway from early days 10:41 -…

LISTEN UP: https://www.thepozcast.com/the-entrepreneurs-odyssey-navigating-tech-art-and-integrity-with-hussein-hallak/ This is the most important thing I've learned from interviewing other entrepreneurs on what it takes to really be one: The ability to listen to your audience/customer and pivot. To unpack that a bit means getting out of your own head (and ego) and being in tune…

AUDIO: https://www.thepozcast.com/the-entrepreneurs-odyssey-navigating-tech-art-and-integrity-with-hussein-hallak/ The Entrepreneur's Odyssey: Navigating Tech, Art, and Integrity with Hussein Hallak My guest on E310 of #thePOZcast t is Hussein Hallak. Hussein is a seasoned entrepreneur, prolific advisor, and thought leader in the tech space with a career spanning over 25 years. He's the Founder and CEO of…

00:00 Introduction to Hussein Halak and his background 01:08 Personal experiences and an upcoming trip to Japan 04:03 Balancing work and personal life as an entrepreneur 06:57 Discovering the entrepreneurial spirit 09:22 Lessons learned from parents and their influence on entrepreneurship 11:33 The importance of integrity and delivering on commitments…

1:28 - The Love Story 3:11 - The Dynamic Duo - complementary skill set 4:31 - Passion or skill set 8:03 - Inclusiveness and Education (Web3) 11:48 - Music is Universal Language 16:06 - Web3 in Physical space 18:29 - What is a 'Community' 21:40 - Moving in the right…

Audio: https://www.thepozcast.com/309 My guest today on E309 of #thePOZcast is Don Finley! Don is the force behind FINdustries, a leading product development agency that's made a monumental impact on the tech and financial sectors, shaping the landscape of innovation in product development. With a remarkable career spanning two decades, Don's…

00:00 Introduction to Don Finley and FinDistries 02:01 Don's Journey into Tech and Love for Disney Cartoons 06:09 The Evolution of AI and Machine Learning 08:51 Explaining AI to Non-Technical People 14:14 Transition from Analyst to Product Management 19:46 Launching FinDistries and the Vision Behind It 22:09 Lessons Learned and…

LISTEN UP: https://www.thepozcast.com/chris-do-teaching-people-to-make-a-living-doing-what-they-love/ LISTEN UP: https://www.thepozcast.com/chris-do-teaching-people-to-make-a-living-doing-what-they-love/ Job seekers, No one wants to suck. But you are going to suck at most new things in life. Especially if this is your first time on the job market. The trials and tribulations of these attempts, successes, and failures form the character of…

We are back with our first edition of #thePOZcastLIVE Hiring Roundtable in 2024! When: Thursday 1/25 @ 12p EST/ 9a PST Featuring an expert panel of Recruiters and TA Pros: Rocki Howard: Founder & Chief Diversity Officer @ Diversiology.io Clark Willcox: Founder @ The Digital Recruiter Reice Keck: Founder @…

Thanks for joining me on this journey that I call #thepozcast! My goal is to bring you the best and the brightest and unpack their life story, told through the lense of their careers. Over 300+ amazing experts that I guarantee you will learn a thing or two from. Please…

I am thrilled to present this cross-collaboration with the Teal team's podcast, Hiring Behind the Scenes, from November 2023. I am a huge fan of their founder, David Fano, and what he and the team have built at Teal. Certainly, check them out! Buckle up for a fantastic episode this…

LISTEN UP: https://www.thepozcast.com/307 Show up every day and do the work. Easier said than done, right? Especially when you are in your darkest place, like battling addiction. But when you embrace this actionable mantra and put it into practice, it becomes a battle cry. And sometimes you need someone like…

I am thrilled to welcome Actor and activist Jason O'Mara to #thePOZcast. Jason has previously starred in The Man In The High Castle, Terra Nova, and Band of Brothers. Jason also currently plays Batman in the DCAU Original Animated Movies and Zeus in Netflix’s animated hit show, Blood of Zeus.…

Kevin Surace on #thePOZcast: https://www.thepozcast.com/303

Amanda Dorenberg on #thePOZcast! Great chat https://www.thepozcast.com/304

Ken Pilot on #thePOZcast: https://www.thepozcast.com/305 Thoughts?

Full audio: https://www.thepozcast.com/love-law-and-life-a-deep-dive-into-14-years-of-marriage-with-ilona-posner-thepozcast-300th-episo/ Our sum is way greater than our parts. In relationships, there is such an incredible power in lifting each other vs. competing for the spotlight. And when one of us is down, there is a good chance that the other is pulling you up alongside. This has…

Kevin Surace on #thePOZcast: https://www.thepozcast.com/303

Full audio: https://www.thepozcast.com/kevin-surace-life-business-lessons-from-an-ai-inventor-futurist/ Please welcome Kevin Surace to #thePOZcast. He is a Silicon Valley innovator and serial entrepreneur. They discuss Kevin's early aspirations in acting, his passion for drumming, and his transition into the tech industry. They also explore the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the potential risks and…

00:00Introduction to Kevin Cerase 03:00Kevin's Early Aspirations and Interest in Acting 06:23Kevin's Passion for Drumming 07:58The Importance of Learning from Failure 09:32The Generation Gap and Work Ethic 11:38Transitioning from Acting to Tech 13:44The Evolution of Technology 15:28The Rise of Artificial Intelligence 18:18The Misunderstanding of AI and Deep Fakes 20:14The Concerns…

Audio: https://www.thepozcast.com/305 I am excited to welcome Ken Pilot to E304 of #thePOZcast! Ken is a seasoned retail executive and shares his journey in the retail industry and his experiences as an entrepreneur building Ken Pilot Ventures. He discusses his role in building the Gap outlet business and the challenges…

00:00 Introduction and Background 03:03 Entering the Retail Industry 08:43 Intrapreneurship at Gap 14:08 Lessons from the Failure of Robot Galaxy 19:31 Survival and Failure of Legacy Retailers 25:51 The Success of Crocs 27:57 Launch of Ken Pilot Ventures 32:48 The Retail Pilot Podcast 38:05 The Key to Podcasting 39:21…

Full audio: https://www.thepozcast.com/kat-cole-dont-let-whatever-was-yesterday-define-you-ceo-athletic-greens/ My guest on E293 of #thePOZcast is Kat Cole! Kat is the President and Chief Operating Officer at Athletic Greens. Before joining Athletic Greens in 2021, Kat ran an assortment of brands we all know like Cinnabon, Auntie Anne's, Moe's, Schlotzsky's, McAllister's, and Carvel. Kat got her…