Episodes

  • 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
  • Anthony Chiaravalloti on Life as an Entrepreneur, the Creator Economy & How Marketing Has Evolved

    Anthony Chiaravalloti on Life as an Entrepreneur, the Creator Economy & How Marketing Has Evolved
    Jul 6 2023
    Co-Founder of King St Media & Creator Club Studios Anthony Chiaravallotin joins Mo Hameed to discuss how Kevin O'leary changed his life, becoming an entrepreneur & starting multiple companies, importance of having a support system, personal finance, leaving a legacy, the creator economy, how marketing has evolved with social media, advice for people who want start & run businesses, working in a creative industry as a logical person & much more...
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    58 mins
  • Jim Chuong on the Importance of Financial Literacy & Habits

    Jim Chuong on the Importance of Financial Literacy & Habits
    Jun 9 2023
    The Lazy Canadian Investor, Jim Chuong sits down with Mo Hameed to discuss Starting his career in the 90s, his investment strategy, importance of picking the right partner, the internet bubble, building good habits, navigating the 2008 housing crisis, importance of financial literacy, becoming financially independant & retiring early, mindset when it come to money & more...
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Shevon Salmon on Coming From Nothing to $100K a Month as Content Creator

    Shevon Salmon on Coming From Nothing to $100K a Month as Content Creator
    May 7 2023

    2022 Tech Influencer of the year Shevon Salmon join Mo Hameed to discuss coming to Canada from Jamaica, how he started making tech videos, navigating business as a creator, getting a Mercedes EQS before it's out, when he's getting married, how he's able to be so productive, Android vs iPhone, Microsoft vs Apple, advice for creators just starting out & more...
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    52 mins