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The Build #27: Potential
Over the course of his career in the United States Navy, Chris Diaz grew fascinated with studying the differences between his fellow fighters. What made one person successful in their role, and what caused other folks to struggle? After wrapping up a tour in Afghanistan, Chris pursued the answers to questions like those at Drexel…
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The Build #26: Fix
Think of all the things you’ve got to repair around your home right now. All the little paint chips, the projects you’ve been putting off. Now think about all the things you need fixed on your block. How about your neighborhood. Or your whole city? How would you even keep track of all that? For…
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Episode #25: Cash
Cash. No matter what kind of job you have or business you build, everything comes down to the amount of cash you can hustle together. Benjamin Pitts thinks about that for a living. When this one-time West Point cadet discovered that a health issue would prevent him from taking on a role in the military,…
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The Build #24: Roadmap
Roadmap. It’s the term developers use for the document that helps determine what new features will go into a piece of software. But it’s also the perfect metaphor for the kind of tool that Earl Knight wants to build to help his customers navigate social media. This former professional basketball player has worked all over…
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The Build #23: Bridge
Bridge. It’s a great metaphor when you’re talking about the journey between where you are now and where you want to be. While growing teams at a few different companies, entrepreneur and marketing executive Tracey Welson-Rossman noticed a big gap in hiring between men and women for technology jobs. As a result, she founded a…
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The Build #22: Small
Small. It’s the opposite of what most businesses strive to become. Usually, when you start a company, you try to figure out how to get as big as you can, as fast as you can. However, in an era where leaders like Paul Graham advise startups to do things that don’t scale — hockey stick growth…
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The Build #21: Development
Development refers to the process of writing the software you need to keep things moving. Like the code that manages a business, or the infrastructure that keeps a nation rolling. But it also refers to the process of growing, learning, and adapting with a changing market — both as a business and as a professional.…
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The Build #20: Media
On his journey from beat reporter to startup co-founder, Christopher Wink has learned how journalism can positively impact communities and sustain careers—without resorting to clickbait. More about today’s guest: Connect with Christopher Wink on Twitter and LinkedIn. Technically Media Transcript Announcer: From 2820 Radio in Philadelphia it’s The Build, conversations with entrepreneurs and innovators about…
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The Build #19: Workspace (Live at the Curtis)
Our panel of experts examines the trends and offers insight into what founders can do now to ensure their teams have the right space to grow and thrive. More about today’s guests: Jerre Riggs on LinkedIn Daniel Gummel on LinkedIn Elizabeth Morrow Michael Dolan Transcript Announcer: From 2820 Radio in Philadelphia, it’s The Build, conversations…
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The Build #18: Ambition
Melissa Alam‘s ambition helped drive the launch of a branding agency, a coworking community, a live conference, and a set of lifestyle businesses that have brought her all over the world. More about today’s guest: Connect with Melissa on Twitter. Femme & Fortune on Twitter. Femme & Fortune in Global Philadelphia. Transcript From 2820 radio…
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The Build #17: Design
Vanessa Chan left a high profile job to building prototypes for her first product, a mashup of tangle-free headphones and jewelry she calls loopit. More about today’s guest: Dr Vanessa Chan on Twitter From Technically, ‘Why she left her cushy corporate job to make earbuds that don’t tangle.’ Transcript Announcer: From 2820 Radio in Philadelphia,…
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The Build #16: Students
Jen Devor and Chuck Sacco help entrepreneurial students in Philadelphia prepare for new careers leading and building startups—especially when they don’t have a traditional business background. Mentioned In This Episode Drexel University Campus Philly Philly Tech Week Transcript Announcer: From 2820 Radio in Philadelphia, it’s The Build, conversations with entrepreneurs and innovators about their dreams,…