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Episode 9: Carmen Dörwald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmendoerwald/) talks to Tyler Raciti (https://www.linkedin.com/in/traciti/ about his unconventional journey from public policy and nonprofit advocacy to the frontier of artificial intelligence. Tyler shares how his passion for solving large-scale societal challenges led him through politics, consulting, emerging technology strategy, and ultimately entrepreneurship.

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Tyler Raciti is the founder and CEO of Volumes, a New York-based, venture-backed startup focused on helping world models work with 3D and 4D spatial data. Prior to founding Volumes, he worked as a Physical AI Strategist at Monitor Deloitte, advising organizations across robotics, autonomous systems, aerospace, smart cities, and emerging technologies. Tyler is also the founder of PRO-NEO, a nonprofit organization that successfully helped shape New York State opioid overdose prevention policy impacting millions of students. His career spans public service, consulting, nonprofit leadership, and entrepreneurship, all driven by a passion for tackling complex problems with meaningful real-world impact.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Business Overview
• 06:19 Revolutionizing AI with Physical Data
• 12:09 Building a Team and Overcoming Challenges)
• 38:03 Personal Journey and Final Thoughts

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Episode 8: Carmen Dörwald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmendoerwald/) talks to Terri Trovato (https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-trovato-387bba74/) about expert insights on digital marketing strategies and the role of AI in enhancing creativity.


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Terry Trovato has over thirteen years of experience in digital marketing, navigating through the evolving landscape from organic social media to paid media and now integrating AI technologies into her strategies. She is the founder of the Darcy Agency, which specializes in creating tailored marketing solutions for various brands, particularly in the fashion industry. Her journey began when she moved to Spain and found herself navigating through the complexities of working remotely while establishing her brand. The transition from freelancing to founding the Darcy Agency was a natural progression.

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Chapters

• 00:00 - Introduction and Business Overview
• 02:04 - Founding the Darcy Agency
• 06:08 - Inspiration Behind the Name Darcy
• 11:52 - AI in Marketing and Tools Used
• 16:11 - Challenges in Freelancing and Starting a Business
• 25:52 - Advice for New Entrepreneurs

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Episode 7: Carmen Dörwald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmendoerwald/) talks to Quy Tran (https://www.linkedin.com/in/quy-trong-tran/) about the importance of resilience and adaptability in navigating and recognizing career changes, industry challenges and new opportunities during crises.

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Quy Tran is the founder of Sound Life Science Services, a consulting firm dedicated to supporting the life sciences industry. With a background in biophysics from UCLA and extensive experience in various roles within the industry, Quy has a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in life sciences. His journey from academia to business ownership is a testament to resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Quy's Background and Career Journey
• 10:24 The Founding of Sound Life Science Services
• 18:18 Networking and Community Involvement
• 21:00 Balancing Work and Family
• 26:58 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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Episode 6: Carmen Dörwald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmendoerwald/) talks to Rickard Jean-Noel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickard-jean-noel-346416a7/) about strategies for growth, overcoming challenges, and leveraging social media and AI to build his multifaceted career in his non-profit.

Rickard Jean-Noel is the executive director and founder of Real Word Ministries, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals living under the poverty line by providing essential services like food, clothing, and shelter. Originally from Haiti, Rickard's journey from political refugee to community leader is marked by his commitment to faith, perseverance, and creating a lasting legacy through his multifaceted work in ministry, psychotherapy, and real estate.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Moving to America from Haiti
• 00:10 Early Challenges and Opportunities
• 00:21 Founding Real Word Ministries
• 00:30 First Sermon: The Reincarnation of Ricard G. Noel
• 00:40 Journey to Community Leaders

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Episode 5: Carmen Dörwald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmendoerwald/) talks to Chad Vavra (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadvavra/) about using AI to accelerate entrepreneurship, validate business ideas, and help small teams achieve more without increasing headcount.

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Chad Vavra, founder of ChatAgency.ai, shares his journey from leading UX at Cisco to creating a platform that accelerates entrepreneurial processes using AI. With over 20 years of experience working with global brands, Chad discusses the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into business strategies.

Chapters

• 00:00 - Introduction and episode overview
  02:00 - Chad Bavra's professional journey
  06:00 - Differentiating ChatAgency.ai from general AI tools
  12:00 - Use cases: building business reports, competitor analysis, and market research
  28:00 - Key takeaways and wrap-up

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Episode 4: Carmen Dörwald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmendoerwald/) talks to Kimberly Celic (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-celic-5342a07/) about the importance of leadership, culture, and hiring the right people for company growth and success.

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Kim Celic is the Founder and CEO of Transformative People Solutions. With extensive experience in people operations and organizational growth, she is passionate about helping teams thrive through people-first leadership, culture, and employee experience. She is currently writing a book focused on building more fulfilling and human-centered workplaces.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Company Background
• 05:46 Supporting Companies in Growth and Transformation
• 12:00 The Importance of Hiring the Right People
• 17:56 The Fourth Relationship and Employee Experience
• 23:40 Background in HR and Entrepreneurship
• 31:12 The Role of AI in Business
• 36:26 Alignment and Communication within the Team

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Episode 3: DhungJoo Kim (https://linkedin.com/in/dhungjookim) talks to Leonard Jackson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonard-jackson-mba-68b7b810/) about how to transform your life through taking action.

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Leonard Jackson has starred in over 200 commercials while being a full time parent and building a company, Norfleet Transportation, that now does $60M+/year in revenue.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Business Overview
• 06:19 Revolutionizing the Factoring Process with AI and Digitization
• 12:09 Implementing Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
• 38:03 Contacting Leonard and Final Thoughts

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Episode 2: Aleksandar Hadzhiyski (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandar-hadzhiyski/) talks to Carmen Dörwald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmendoerwald/) about his inspiring journey from professional basketball to founding Titan Agency, a thriving marketing firm. Discover how Aleksandar leverages AI and team empowerment to drive success.

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Aleksandar Hadzhiyski transitioned from a career in basketball to building Titan Agency, a company that excels in digital marketing and innovation. Join us as he shares insights on overcoming challenges, the power of AI, and the importance of a strong team culture.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Starting Titan Agency
• 05:28 Building and Managing the Team
• 13:22 AI Tools and Automation
• 23:54 Remote Work and Hiring Strategy
• 30:14 Advice for Entrepreneurs

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