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Somewhat Serious

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  • Iliana Oris Valiente on Life as a Tech Executive, Blockchain Technology and Living as a Nomad

    Iliana Oris Valiente on Life as a Tech Executive, Blockchain Technology and Living as a Nomad
    Oct 29 2023

    Head of Innovation at Accenture, Iliana Oris Valiente, joins Mo Hameed to discuss Growing up in a multiracial immigrant family, Stumbling upon bitcoin in 2015, Starting Rubix the first blockchain consulting business in Canada, Importance of travelling, Being a Tech Executive at one of the biggest companies in the world, Regulating technologies, Life as a nomad, Investing in startups, Canada's housing market & more...
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Sunil Sharma on Leading Techstars Toronto, Startup Ecosystems & Navigating the Tech World

    Sunil Sharma on Leading Techstars Toronto, Startup Ecosystems & Navigating the Tech World
    Aug 28 2023
    Managing Director of Techstars Toronto, Sunil Sharma, joins Mo Hameed to delve into his journey in the tech startup ecosystem. From the inception of Techstars Toronto to its current impact, Sunil shares insights on fostering innovation, the challenges and rewards of leading a tech accelerator, and the future of startups in Canada. They also touch upon the evolving landscape of technology, mentorship in the startup world, and Sunil's advice for budding entrepreneurs. Dive into this enriching conversation to understand the pulse of the tech startup scene in Toronto and beyond.
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    55 mins
  • Andrew Yeung on Throwing the Biggest Tech Parties in the World, Quitting Alcohol and Big Tech

    Andrew Yeung on Throwing the Biggest Tech Parties in the World, Quitting Alcohol and Big Tech
    Jul 12 2023
    Andrew Yeung joins Mo Hameed to discuss coming to Canada from Shanghai, his experience at the University of Toronto, Leaving Canada to go to New York, getting into product, working at Meta & Google, experiencing loneliness, how he creates unique experiences that bring together extraordinary tech leaders, change-makers, and builders, advice on how to network, importance of human connection, why he quit drinking, work-life balance, staying present , the art of introducing people to each other & more...
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    55 mins
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