Did you know that in late 2018, the total market value attributed to platform economics was estimated at USD 7 trillion? And that it's projected to expand to nearly one-third of all global commerce by 2025?Setting a platform strategy starts with deciding whether to initiate your own platform or participate in an existing one. The best person who can tap ... Show More
Dec 2024
The Final Pitch Takes Dubai: Entrepreneurship & Mentorship with John Aguilar
The Change Officer Media & Comms brings you another exciting conversation. In this episode, Ivan sits down with John Aguilar—a seasoned entrepreneur, author, media personality, and former national decathlon champion. Known for transforming the entrepreneurial landscape in the Phi ... Show More
49m 23s
Sep 2024
7 Rules of Self-Reliance: Leadership and Branding with Maha Abouelenein
In this episode of The Change Officer: Media & Comms, Ivan welcomes Maha Abouelenein, the driving force behind Digital & Savvy, to explore the world of communications, branding, and leadership. Maha shares her incredible journey, from working with global brands to mentoring start ... Show More
35m 54s
Sep 2024
From House Sale to Watch Empire: Tim Hayden’s Bold Leap
In this episode of The Change Officer: Media & Comms, Ivan sits down with Tim Hayden, the founder of ‘Hagley West’—the watch brand that’s taken social media by storm. With millions of followers and a booming business, Tim shares the bold moves that helped him build a global brand ... Show More
51 m
Nov 2018
[REPLAY] Alex Moazed – Building Modern Monopolies - [Invest Like the Best, EP.25]
[REPLAY] Modern Monopolies: What It Takes to Dominate the 21st Century Economy, which explores the platform business model (Uber, Airbnb, Github). Alex is also the founder and CEO of Applico, a company that he started in his dorm room that is since grown into a huge enterprise th ... Show More
1h 15m
Jan 2023
SPI 643: Marketing in 2023—What Should We Focus On with Eric Siu
#643 My value-packed chat with Eric Siu of the Marketing School podcast is the perfect way to kick off the year. With tips for the top five social platforms, podcasting, community, and high-ticket offerings, we cover all the bases and share our business growth blueprint for 2023. ... Show More
39m 39s
Jun 2021
Marc Andreessen - Making the Future - [Invest Like the Best, EP. 232]
My guest today is Silicon Valley icon, Marc Andreessen. Before co-founding the legendary venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz, Marc was an early pioneer of the internet. At age 22, he built Mosaic, the first widely adopted web browser and the technology that underpinned Nets ... Show More
1h 21m
Jan 2024
E65: 2023’s most practical advice
In this second part of 2023’s wrap up, we take a look at some of the year’s most practical advice. We hear from top entrepreneurs and venture capitalists about company culture, shutting down a startup, selling a startup, re-purchasing a startup after a sale and the importance of ... Show More
41m 22s
May 2024
3 startup ideas using data/trends to get you paid featuring Dickie Bush & Nicolas Cole
Join us for an insightful discussion with Dickie Bush, Co-Founder of Premium Ghostwriting Academy, and Nicolas Cole, Co-Founder of Ship 30 for 30. We discuss how writing entrepreneurs can leverage Chat-GPT and Kindle Unlimited to build a profitable portfolio of books in underserv ... Show More
41m 57s
Jun 2024
GTM 99: Mastering Customer Success in the AI New Age with Jon Dick
Jon Dick is the Global SVP of Customer Success at HubSpot where he’s focused on helping millions of organizations grow better. Prior to customer success, Jon led marketing teams at HubSpot, Trunk Club, and Klout. He has a background in improvised comedy and earned his MBA from th ... Show More
55m 18s