En Factor Podcast

Creating Value Through Artificial Intelligence with Alessia Saggese

Welcome to the En Factor, conversations with entrepreneurs who started, stumbled and succeeded. Today I am recording in an incubator in Penta, Italy, in an interesting building that was formerly a monastery and located near the Campus of the University of Salerno. My guest today is Alessia (Al – less e a) Saggese (Si Jay se), Associate Professor and co-owner of AI Tech srl. A.I. Tech is a highly dynamic and innovative company that designs and manufactures Artificial Intelligence enterprise solutions in the field of Smart Video Analysis for such applications as monitoring vehicle and pedestrian traffic, anti-intrusion and early fire detection; behavioral analysis; and statistical and predictive data analysis. Listen in to learn more about how the team of scientists at this company studies and utilizes the latest A.I. technologies to provide a wide variety of global customers with visual recognition solutions.

 

Keywords- Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Applications, Pandemic, Sales, Team, Scientific, Complexity

Putting Your Dreams into Action with Emily Bagan

On today’s episode, Dr. White talks with freelance artist Emily Bagan. Since graduating from the University of Tampa, Emily has been fostering her entrepreneurial mindset through her creative talents. Emily is a lover of music and expresses her art through the feelings she experiences when listening to songs, and recently completed the tour art titled Three Chords for Greta Van Fleet. She discusses all the aspects involved in creating her art, from the initial conceptualization of the idea, to the time and dedication put forth bringing it to life. She also discusses the process of creating content surrounding her work, as well as the less glamorous business and production aspects of creating art. This episode is full of advice and wisdom, and we can’t wait to share Emily’s story here on The En Factor. 

Keywords- Entrepreneur Center, Pitching, Brand, Art, Social Media, Consistency, Competition, Self Doubt

The Power of an Entrepreneur’s Team w/ Peter Sayer

Our guest today on The En Factor is Peter Sayer. Peter is the founder and CEO of businesses such as FlexPath Capital, which delivers affordable capital, insurance, and practice management tools that facilitate growth. He is also the founder and CEO of Driveline, which is in the business of data infrastructure and analytics. Today we hear how he got his start and facilitated his entrepreneurial mindset, today on The En Factor. 

Keywords- Automobile Industry, Fin-tech, Strategic, Tactical, Team, Failures, Motivator, Family

Building your Business’s Foundation w/ Troy and Sarah Bravenboer

On today’s episode, we will be talking with Troy Bravenboer. Troy is president of Brave Freight, a company he started 10 years ago after spending several years in sales.  This business is a premier motor carrier organization that offers unique opportunities for both its drivers and shippers. More recently, Troy helped to start Dawn TMS, an innovative tech-enabled company that supports the business side of running a freight company.  Listen in as we talk about the importance today and the future of freight and logistics and the lessons Troy has learned thus far in his entrepreneurial journey.  Plus, we had a special guest appearance by his partner in life, Sarah who shared more about the impact on family and the importance of trust for entrepreneurial support and success.

Keywords- Success Mindset, Partner, Trust, Foundation, Family, Learning, Networking, Compassion, Outlook

Turning Problems into Opportunities w/ the CEO Girls Nuria Garcia Nogueron, Rosaileen Vega, and Alina Ladewig

On today’s episode, we will be talking with Nuria, Rosaileen, and Alina. Three young women who grew up in different parts of the world, studied at different universities across the country, and are all pursuing careers in differing areas of business. However, despite these differences, they each possess a passion for seeking opportunities, creative problem-solving, and developing their entrepreneurial spirits. We can’t wait to share their stories and hear how their experiences with the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) shaped their entrepreneurial mindset on this episode of The En Factor.

Keywords– Entrepreneurial Mindset, CEO Club, Target Market, Role model, Mentors, Challenges 

The Business Behind the Music Industry w/ Entrepreneur Jazmine Valencia

Our guest today on The En Factor is Jazmine Valencia. Jazmine started her career as a media intern for Island Def Jam Music Group in 2007, she has since climbed the corporate ladder becoming the Director of Digital Marketing for Island Def Jam in 2012. Today, she is the President of the New York-based music and management firm, JV Agency, which she founded in 2015. Since founding JV Agency she has been featured in Forbes Magazine and has worked with artists such as; The Killers, Fall Out Boy, Avicii, and Shawn Mendes. Her ultimate mission is to bridge cultural and geographic divides between makers and users. She uses technology as a
catalyst for positive change while leveraging a vast reach to give a platform to connect.

Keywords– MBA, Internship, Fan base, Role Models, Failures, Data, Analytics

Reposting Our Conversation w/ Darren Berkovitz’s- Start With Why

Darren Berkovitz is the co-founder of TeleSign, a digital identity and programmable communications company whose services are used by billions of internet users monthly and 21 of the 25 largest internet companies. He has been featured in hundreds of media outlets including Good Morning America, Entrepreneur.com and MSNBC.com. In 2017, TeleSign was purchased by BICS, one of the largest telcos in the world, for over 300 million dollars. Since then, Darren has returned to his founder roots focusing on investing and advising to early-stage companies.

 

Key Words: Innovation, Internet Security, Resilience, Incubator.    

A Shared Passion for the Path to College w/ Brooke Daly and Jenny Buyens

Today on The En Factor we are talking with Brooke Daly, founder and owner of Advantage College Planning, as well as College Connectors owner, Jenny Buyens. Brooke and Jenny have dedicated their careers to students’ educational enrichment. They have each served on educational boards and associations, worked as application and scholarship readers for universities, and continue to consult and instruct students dedicated to pursuing higher education. Brooke and Jenny share a passion for nurturing students through discovering their college fit where they can find success, thrive, and ultimately land their dream job. We can’t wait to hear more about their entrepreneurial journey on this episode of The En Factor. 

Keywords– Planning, Franchise, Admissions, Coach, Networks, Mentor, Consulting, Women in Entrepreneurship

Navigating College to Landing Shark Tank w/ Sam Chason

Today’s guest on The En Factor is Founder and CEO of Storage Scholars, Sam Chason. Sam’s entrepreneurial spirit developed at a young age starting lemonade stands at 5 years old, and his own landscaping businesses before founding Storage Scholars his freshman year at Wake Forest University. What started as a way to reduce the amount of student debt he would owe after graduation quickly grew into the Storage Scholars brand known across 23 college campuses in the US, and featured on Shark Tank, catching the attention of seasoned entrepreneur Mark Cuban. Sam talks today about the importance of time management when starting a new venture, navigating balancing friendship and finding the right business partner, and how the right mentorship can change everything. We can’t wait to dive into his entrepreneurial journey on today’s episode of The En Factor. Learn more about Storage Scholars at Storage Scholars | College Student Storage and Moving

Key Words— Entrepreneurial Mindset, Partnerships, College, Pandemic, Business model

Reposting Our Conversation with Amber Kelleher-Andrews- Entrepreneurship in the Love Business

In honor of Valentine's Day, we are reposting our conversation with Amber Kelleher-Andrews. Amber is an internationally renowned relationship expert, professional matchmaker, TV Personality, film producer, and philanthropy enthusiast. She is the CEO of the global matchmaking firm, Kelleher International. Founded in 1984, Kelleher International continues to set the gold standard today for upscale personalized matchmaking in a billion-dollar industry. In today’s interview, Amber gives us a sneak peek into what it’s like to be a successful entrepreneur in the love business. 

 

Key Words: Match-Making Services, Family Business, Philanthropy.